What to do if I get a pressure alarm when operating my Binder VD 23 Oven without a vacuum connection?
- SScott BakerSep 9, 2025
If you get a pressure alarm when operating your Binder oven without a vacuum connection, turn off pressure control.
What to do if I get a pressure alarm when operating my Binder VD 23 Oven without a vacuum connection?
If you get a pressure alarm when operating your Binder oven without a vacuum connection, turn off pressure control.
What to do if my Binder oven chamber doesn’t heat up and shows an “Overtemperature” alarm?
If your Binder oven displays an “Overtemperature” alarm and the chamber doesn’t heat up, allow the chamber to cool down. Acknowledge the alarm on the controller and restart the chamber. If the error occurs again, turn off the chamber.
Why is the set-point temperature not reached after the specified time in my Binder oven?
If the set-point temperature isn't reached in your Binder oven after the specified time, ensure the chamber door is completely closed. If the issue persists, the door gasket may be defective and require replacement. Also, calibrate and adjust the controller.
How to fix a Binder VD 23 Oven when the chamber is heating permanently but the set-point is not maintained?
If your Binder oven chamber is heating permanently and the set-point isn't maintained, calibrate and adjust the controller.
Why is the chamber of my Binder VD 23 Oven permanently turned off?
If the chamber of your Binder oven is permanently turned off, check the connection to the power supply. Ensure the power supply matches the voltage requirements of 115V or 230V. Also, check the chamber fuse.
What causes a Binder oven to not hold vacuum?
If the vacuum is not being held in your Binder oven, replace the door gasket, the safety glass panel, or the gaskets of the small flange connections.
What to do if acknowledging the alarm does not cancel the alarm state on my Binder VD 23 Oven?
If acknowledging the alarm does not cancel the alarm state on your Binder oven, remove the cause of the alarm.
Why are ramp temperature transitions only realized as steps in my Binder oven?
If ramp temperature transitions are only realized as steps on your Binder oven, select setting “ramp.”
Why is the program duration longer than programmed in my Binder VD 23 Oven?
If the program duration is longer than programmed in your Binder oven, do not program tolerance limits for rapid transition phases to permit maximum heating, evacuating, or ventilation speed.
What to do if the controller on my Binder oven does not equilibrate to program set-points?
If the controller on your Binder oven does not equilibrate to program set-points, start the program again. If appropriate, wait for the program delay time.
Temperature Range | 5 °C above ambient temperature to 300 °C |
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Power Supply | 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
Heating Type | Natural convection |
Number of shelves standard/max | 2/4 |
Nominal Power/Power Consumption | 1200 W |
Qualification requirements for personnel operating the chamber.
Importance and handling guidelines for the operating manual.
Manual's informational purpose and disclaimer.
Explains safety instruction format, signal words, and symbols.
Localization and position of safety labels on the chamber.
Details and information found on the chamber's type plate.
Key safety guidelines for installing and operating the chamber.
Defines the approved uses and applications for the chamber.
Lists potential improper uses and associated risks.
Identifies unavoidable risks despite safety measures.
Requirement for issuing specific operating instructions.
Manufacturer's measures to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
Overview of the RD4 controller's functions and parameters.
Explains menu structure and different access levels.
Overview of the MB2 controller's functions and parameters.
Key operating functions accessible from the normal display.
Different display modes available on the MB2 controller.
Explanation of icons used in the MB2 controller interface.
Description of the MB2 controller's operating modes.
Hierarchical structure of the MB2 controller's menu.
Access to general configuration, program entry, and user administration.
Submenu for general controller and network settings.
Submenu for accessing service data and reset functions.
How to make entries and confirm settings in the controller.
How the controller behaves after power interruptions.
RD4 controller performance after power failures.
MB2 controller performance after power failures.
Prerequisites before establishing electrical power connection.
Procedures for activating and deactivating standby mode for the oven.
Settings requested by the controller upon initial startup.
Operation and procedures related to the vacuum system.
Step-by-step guide for evacuating the chamber.
Set-point entry procedures for the RD4 controller.
How to enter the desired temperature set-point.
How to enter the desired pressure set-point.
Set-point entry procedures for the MB2 controller.
Entering set-points via the controller's Setpoints menu.
Entering set-points directly from the normal display.
Overview of the controller's menu structure.
Menu structure for the RD4 controller.
Menu for activating/deactivating controller functions.
Access to frequently used functions.
Menu structure for the MB2 controller.
Menu for activating/deactivating MB2 controller functions.
Menu for controlling functions on/off.
Turning the vacuum pump on/off via the pump module socket.
Using the optional GAS/AIR 2 connection for ventilation.
Procedure for closing all valves.
Activating or deactivating temperature control.
Activating or deactivating pressure control.
Monitoring the drying process.
Authorization levels and password protection for RD4 controller.
Process for requesting and entering passwords.
Procedures for assigning and changing passwords.
Authorization levels and password protection for MB2 controller.
Managing users, authorization levels, and password protection.
Steps for logging into the MB2 controller.
Procedure for logging out of the MB2 controller.
Changing the logged-in user.
Assigning and changing passwords for MB2 controller levels.
Changing passwords for MB2 controller levels.
Deleting passwords for specific authorization levels.
Assigning new passwords when function was deactivated.
Using activation codes to unlock controller functions.
General settings and information for the RD4 controller.
How to select the menu language for the RD4 controller.
How to select the temperature unit (°C/°F) on the RD4 controller.
How to set the current date on the RD4 controller.
How to set the current time on the RD4 controller.
Enabling language selection upon chamber restart.
Setting the chamber address for software communication.
Adjusting the brightness of the RD4 controller display.
Showing inner chamber and heating element temperatures.
General settings and information for the MB2 controller.
Selecting the menu language for the MB2 controller.
Setting date and time on the MB2 controller.
Selecting the temperature unit (°C/°F) on the MB2 controller.
Configuring display settings like brightness and screen saver.
Adjusting display parameters such as brightness.
Calibrating the MB2 controller touchscreen.
Accessing and viewing the event list.
Information for contacting BINDER service.
Viewing current operating parameters.
Accessing technical chamber data.
Function and behavior of the thermal switch safety device.
Operation of the electronic overtemperature safety controller.
Selecting between "Limit" and "Offset" safety controller modes.
Procedures for setting the safety controller.
Alarm messages and actions for safety controller faults.
Performing functional checks of the safety controller.
Setting tolerance ranges for the RD4 controller.
Setting alarm delay for temperature tolerance.
Defining the temperature tolerance range.
Setting alarm delay for pressure tolerance.
Defining the pressure tolerance range.
How alarm states are indicated.
Setting tolerance ranges for the MB2 controller.
Setting alarm delays and tolerance ranges for MB2.
Conditions that trigger alarms.
Displays information messages on the controller.
Displays alarm messages on the controller.
Procedures for resetting active alarms.
Enabling or disabling the audible alarm buzzer.
How to start a timer program on the MB2 controller.
Controller behavior during timer program delay.
How to stop a running timer program.
Controller behavior after a timer program ends.
How to start a pre-programmed time program.
How to stop a running time program.
Controller behavior after a time program ends.
Steps to create a new time program.
Managing created time programs.
Managing sections within a time program.
Entering values for program sections.
Setting the duration for a program section.
Defining gradual or sudden set-point changes.
Configuring special controller functions within sections.
Entering temperature and pressure setpoints for sections.
Specifying tolerance ranges for program sections.
Setting up section repetitions within a time program.
Saving the configured time program.
How to start a pre-programmed week program.
How to cancel a running week program.
Steps to create a new week program.
Managing created week programs.
Managing sections within a week program.
Entering values for week program sections.
Defining gradual or sudden set-point changes for week programs.
Setting the weekday for a program section.
Setting the start time for a program section.
Entering temperature and pressure setpoints for week program sections.
Configuring special controller functions within week program sections.
Configuring Ethernet network settings for the RD4 controller.
Displaying network parameters like MAC and IP addresses.
Modifying network configuration parameters.
Network and communication settings for the MB2 controller.
Configuring Ethernet settings like IP and DNS.
Configuring the web server for remote access.
Configuring email notifications for alarms.
Details about recorded data sets.
Information on the data recorder's storage capacity.
Setting the data storage rate for DL1.
Procedures for deleting data recorder content.
USB data transfer functions for the RD4 controller.
Steps for connecting a USB stick.
Importing configuration data via USB.
Exporting configuration and recorder data via USB.
USB data transfer functions for the MB2 controller.
Different display views for the chart recorder.
Showing or hiding the legend on the chart display.
Accessing and viewing historical recorded data.
Configuring chart recorder parameters like storage interval.
Procedures for checking inner chamber temperature.
Information on available optional features and accessories.
Information about the APT-COM software option.
Details on optional analog outputs for data transmission.
Information on the optional vacuum measuring access port.
Procedures for cleaning the chamber.
Methods for decontaminating the chamber.
General info on maintenance, service, and personnel qualifications.
Basic troubleshooting steps for common issues.
How to dispose of transport packaging materials.
Steps for safely decommissioning the chamber.
Disposal regulations specific to Germany.
Disposal regulations for EU member states outside Germany.
Disposal regulations for non-EU states.
Information on factory calibration procedures.
Details on over-current protection mechanisms.
Technical specifications for VD and VD-UL models.
Overview of standard equipment and optional accessories.
List of available accessories and spare parts.
Physical dimensions of the chamber models.
The EU Declaration of Conformity document.
Contamination certificate for non-USA/Canada locations.
Contamination certificate for USA/Canada locations.