The Binder KB PRO 260 incubator is an ideal choice for photostability testing in accordance with ICH guideline Q1B. The unit can be easily equipped with the ICH LQC light module, which provides UV and visible (VIS) light to create a standardized test environment. The ICH LQC module also includes a VIS and a UVA sensor for precise light dose control. The lighting switches off automatically once the programmed light dose reaches the desired value, ensuring that the test is carried out under fully controlled conditions. The system is designed so that the photostability test can be completed within three days while minimizing thermal impact on the test material.
Scope of delivery
Binder KB PRO 260 Cooling incubator
• Temperature range: +5 °C bis +60 °C
• Proven APT.line ™ preheating chamber technology
• Energy-efficient cooling with modern inverter cooling unit
• Cooling with climate-neutral R-290 refrigerant
• Door heating to prevent condensation
• Adjustable fan speed
• Robust housing design with HIT sandwich technology
• Stainless-steel inner chamber
• Inner doors made of metal oxide-coated safety glass
• Two racks made of stainless steel
• Large access port with silicone plug
• Robust twin casters, with brakes at the front
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
• Class 3.3 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual and acoustic alarms
• Unit self-test for comprehensive status analysis
• Data interfaces: Ethernet, USB
• BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ basic edition
BINDER ICH-LQC light module
The ICH-LQC light module contains two spherical light sensors in addition. The VIS sensor measures the illuminance of visible light and the UVA sensor measures the irradiance of UVA light. Both sensors evaluate the light with a spherical characteristic, which is useful for three-dimensional test objects. The light dose must be increased by a factor of 1.5 for photostability tests on flat test objects, such as printed products.
The ICH light module is also connected to the climate chamber via a data cable and the light control runs via the program controller. The light dose to be achieved for the two types of light is entered in the controller (typically 1.2 Mlx h visible light and 200 Wh/m² UVA) and the light cassettes are automatically switched off individually once the dose has been reached.
Scope of delivery of the BINDER ICH-LQC light module
• VIS light cassette with connection cable
• UVA light cassette with connection cable
• U-rails for mounting the light cassettes in the climate control cabinet
• Supply box with ballasts/power supply units
• Profile rails and bolts for attaching the supply box to the climate chamber
• Data cable
• Mains cable
• Operating instructions
• Spherical VIS light sensor for light dose control
• Spherical UVA light sensor for light dose control