Refractometer For Sugar In Wine, % Of Brix

The HI 96811 Digital Wine Refractometer is rugged, lightweight and waterproof for measurements in the lab or field.

This optical instrument employs the measurement of the refractive index to determine parameters pertinent to the wine industry.

Features:

- The dual-level LCD displays measurement and temperature readings simultaneously
- Automatic Temperature Compensation for accurate measurements
- Easy measurement; place a few drops of the sample in the well and press the READ key
- BEPS (Battery Error Prevention System) alerts the user in the event that low battery power could adversely affect readings.
- IP65 water protection; built to perform under harsh laboratory and field conditions.
- Quick, accurate results, readings are displayed in approximately 1.5 seconds.
- Single point calibration with distilled or deionized water
- Small sample size, can be as small as 2 metric drops.
- Automatic shut-off after three minutes of non-use
- Stainless steel sample well, easy to clean and corrosion resistant
- ABS thermoplastic casing

Specifications:

Range:

- Sugar Content: 0 to 50 % Brix
- Temperature: 0 to 80 C (32 to 176 F)

Resolution:

- Sugar Content: 0.1 % Brix
- Temperature: ±0.1 C (0.1 F)

Accuracy (20 C):

- Sugar Content: ±0.2 % Brix
- Temperature: ±0.3 C (0.5 F)

General:

- Temperature Compensation: automatic between 10 and 40 C (50 to 104 F)
- Measurement Time: approximately 1.5 seconds
- Minimum Sample Volume: 100 uL (to cover prism totally)
- Light Source: yellow LED
- Sample Cell: stainless steel ring and flint glass prism
- Auto-off: after three minutes of non-use
- Enclosure Rating: IP65
- Battery Type / Battery Life: 9V / approximately 5000 readings
- Dimensions / Weight: 192 x 104 x 69 mm (7.6 x 4.1 x 2.7") / 420 g (14.8 oz.)