• Conforms to ASTM D1218, D1747, D5006, and D5775 test specifications
• Electronic heating and cooling twin Peltier system operates from 10 to 100°C, eliminating the need for a circulating water bath
• Automated and precise refractive index measurements
• Rugged sapphire prism
• Designed for samples ranging from clear to highly colored, dark and opaque
• Measures to the fifth decimal place refractive index or hundredths place in percent solids
• Clear graphical LCD display with on-screen instructions and full menu operation
• Multipoint calibration routines maximize accuracy
• Countdown timer insures consistent sample equilibration times
• RS232C communication ports
Specifications Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D1218, D1747, D5006, D5775 Measurement Scales: Refractive Index (RI) BRIX (% sucrose) Temperature Corrected RI Temperature Corrected BRIX Ten User-Programmable Scales Illumination: 589nm light emitting diode with interference filter (estimated life: 100,000 hrs) Range: Dissolved Solids: 0 to 95% solids Refractive Index: 1.29000 to 1.70000nD (nD - Sodium D-Line Refractive Index) Readability: 0.01% Solids 0.00001nD Precision: Refractive Index Standard Oils ± 0.00003 Typical clear aqueous samples, % Solids Temperature Compensated, as sucrose ±0.03% Calibration Fluid: refractive index standard oil, NIST traceable nominal value 1.495 RI, 67.61 BRIX Sample Types: Transparent, translucent or opaque Prism Assembly: Stainless steel, synthetic sapphire sealed with solvent-resistant epoxy Calibration: 1 point - Water only 2 point - Water and refractive index or Brix standard Dimensions lxwxh,in.(cm) 15.5x12x4.5 (39.5x30.5x11.5) Net Weight: 23 lbs (10.5kg) Shipping Information Shipping Weight: 30 lbs (14kg) Dimensions: 5 Cu. ft. |