Dynamic Climate Chamber
Fortify Your Brand with Binder’s State-of-the-Art Climate Chambers for Automotive Quality Assurance
Dynamic climate chambers play a pivotal role in the automotive industry by providing controlled environments to test and validate vehicle performance under various climatic conditions. These chambers are essential for ensuring that automotive components and systems can withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, and other environmental factors.An environmental simulation chamber is suitable for complex temperature profiles in the range of -40 °C or -70 °C to 180 °C.
Key Considerations
Key Consideration when buying your Dynamic Climate Chamber
Temperature Range
Humidity Regulation
Homogeneous Temperature Distribution
Measurement Precision
Operation And Safety
Key Considerations
Key Consideration when buying your Dynamic Climate Chamber
Binder MKF series
Technical Specification
Binder Dynamic Climate Chambers
Series MK · MKF · MKT · MKFT - Model & Feature Comparison
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| Features | Series MK | Series MKF | Series MKT | Series MKFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | ||||
| Model 56L | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Model 115L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model 240L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model 400L | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Model 720L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model 1020L | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| General Data | ||||
| Temperature range [°C] | -40…180 | -40…180 | -70…180 | -70…180 |
| Humidity range [%rh] | - | 10…98 | - | 10…98 |
| Ethernet interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forced convection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller and Timer Functions | ||||
| Controller display | TFT Touch | |||
| Ramp function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time delayed ON | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programming option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Class 1 temperature safety device | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temperature alarm, acoustic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temperature alarm, visual | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Series MK
Temperature only · -40 to 180°C
Available Models
56L
115L
240L
400L
720L
1020L
General Data
Temperature range-40…180°C
Humidity range-
Ethernet interface✓
USB interface✓
Forced convection✓
Controller Functions
Controller displayTFT Touch
Ramp function✓
Time delayed ON✓
Programming option✓
Class 1 temp. safety device✓
Class 2 adjustable safety device✓
Temperature alarm, acoustic✓
Temperature alarm, visual✓
Series MKF
Temperature + Humidity · -40 to 180°C · 10-98% rh
Available Models
56L
115L
240L
400L
720L
1020L
General Data
Temperature range-40…180°C
Humidity range10…98% rh
Ethernet interface✓
USB interface✓
Forced convection✓
Controller Functions
Controller displayTFT Touch
Ramp function✓
Time delayed ON✓
Programming option✓
Class 1 temp. safety device✓
Class 2 adjustable safety device✓
Temperature alarm, acoustic✓
Temperature alarm, visual✓
Series MKT
Low Temperature · -70 to 180°C
Available Models
56L
115L
240L
400L
720L
1020L
General Data
Temperature range-70…180°C
Humidity range-
Ethernet interface✓
USB interface✓
Forced convection✓
Controller Functions
Controller displayTFT Touch
Ramp function✓
Time delayed ON✓
Programming option✓
Class 1 temp. safety device✓
Class 2 adjustable safety device✓
Temperature alarm, acoustic✓
Temperature alarm, visual✓
Series MKFT
Low Temp + Humidity · -70 to 180°C · 10-98% rh
Available Models
56L
115L
240L
400L
720L
1020L
General Data
Temperature range-70…180°C
Humidity range10…98% rh
Ethernet interface✓
USB interface✓
Forced convection✓
Controller Functions
Controller displayTFT Touch
Ramp function✓
Time delayed ON✓
Programming option✓
Class 1 temp. safety device✓
Class 2 adjustable safety device✓
Temperature alarm, acoustic✓
Temperature alarm, visual✓
Standard equipment | - Not available in this series
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FAQ's
What is a dynamic climate chamber and why is it used in automotive testing?
A dynamic climate chamber changes temperature (and humidity in MKF/MKFT models) rapidly in a controlled way. Automotive manufacturers use it to test components, electronics, plastics, seals and materials under heat, cold and humidity cycles before they go into a vehicle – so failures are found in the lab, not on the road.
What is the difference between the MKF and MKFT series?
Both control temperature and humidity (10-98% RH). MKF covers -40°C to +180°C. MKFT extends the low end to -70°C using cascade compressor cooling. Choose MKF for standard cold-and-heat tests; choose MKFT when your test standard needs temperatures below -40°C.
What temperature and humidity ranges do these chambers cover?
MKF: -40°C to +180°C. MKFT: -70°C to +180°C. Humidity: 10-98% RH (within 10°C to 95°C climate range). Humidity fluctuation: ±2.5% RH. Temperature fluctuation: ±0.1 to ±0.5 K depending on setpoint.
How fast can these chambers change temperature?
Average rates (IEC 60068-3-5, unloaded): MKF 56 – 5 K/min heating, 5 K/min cooling. MKF 400 – 5 K/min / 5 K/min. MKF 1020 – 5.5 K/min / 5 K/min. MKFT 240 – 5 K/min / 4.2 K/min. MKFT 720 – 4.8 K/min / 4 K/min.
How fast can these chambers change temperature?
Match interior volume to your sample size and leave space for airflow: 60L (MKF 56), 228L (MKFT 240), 417L (MKF 400), 734L (MKFT 720), 991L (MKF 1020). Max loads: 60-200 kg. If samples generate heat, share details with Flexitest to check heat compensation data.
Which test standards can these chambers be used for?
DIN and IEC cold, heat and climate tests; ramp rates per IEC 60068-3-5. Widely used for automotive and electronics temperature/humidity cycling tests. Share your specific test standard with Flexitest to confirm the right model.
How do the chambers protect test samples and operators?
Visual and audible alarms, programmable condensation protection, heated viewing window and door heating, water tank low-level alarm (MKFT). Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) built into MKFT; optional on MKF – switches off heating if main controller fails.
What data logging and software features are available?
Touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming, ramp function, Ethernet interface. MKF 56 and MKFT have internal data logger with USB read-out. BINDER APT-COM software for recording and documentation; GLP edition for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. 4 zero-voltage relay contacts.
What utilities and installation space do these chambers need?
MKF 56: single-phase 200-230V / 50Hz / 2.8 kW. Others: 400V 3-phase / 50Hz / 6-12.5 kW. Wall clearance: 300mm back, 200mm sides (MKF 400: 500mm / 300mm). Integrated 20L water tank on MKF 400, MKF 1020 and MKFT models.
Does Flexitest provide installation, calibration, validation and service support?
Yes – installation, operator training, maintenance contracts, 24/7 service support. Calibration up to 27 temperature points (DIN 12880) and humidity. IQ/OQ and IQ/OQ/PQ qualification documents available for audited environments.
