Force and mechanical measuring equipment
HI96804 is a portable food refractometer that measures the sugar content of aqueous solutions as a % sugar conversion by mass. The HI96804 provides results with an accuracy of ±0.2%. Operation is simplified with only two buttons: one for calibration with distilled or deionized water and one for measurement. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature variations per the ICUMSA Methods Book and displayed within a 1.5 second response time. The sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel construction are easy to clean. Simply wipe with a soft cloth in preparation for the next sample.
Stainless steel ring with premium optical prism made of flint glass
Fast response time of 1.5 seconds for temperature compensated values
The HI96804 is a portable refractometer that converts the refractive index of a food sample to % converted sugar by mass. This conversion is based on the ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) Methods Book of changes in refractive index with temperature in 100% converted sugar solution by mass. The HI96804 is ideal for analyzing converted sugar in honey, jam or producing sucrose separations. The HI96804 is easy to use for measuring sugar in food samples or in the laboratory.
Refractive Index
The HI96804 allows for measurements based on a sample’s refractive index. Refractive index is a measure of how light behaves as it passes through a sample. Depending on the composition of the sample, light will refract and reflect differently. By measuring this with a linear image sensor, the sample’s refractive index can be assessed and used to determine its physical properties such as concentration and density. In addition to the linear image sensor, the HI96804 uses an LED light, prism, and lens to make measurement possible.
Temperature variations will affect the accuracy of refractometry results, so temperature compensation is necessary to produce reliable results. The HI96804 incorporates a built-in temperature sensor and is programmed with industry-standard algorithms that then apply temperature compensation to measurements according to ICUMSA standards for a percent by weight conversion sugar solution.
Outstanding Features
Small sample size
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Provides fast and accurate results
Multi-level LCD display
Stainless steel sample chamber
Battery indicator
Automatically turns off
Waterproof IP65
Specifications
The scale |
0 to 85% mass (% w/w conversion line) 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
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Resolution |
0.1% mass 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
Accuracy |
±0.2% mass ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) |
Temperature compensation |
automatic from 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) |
Measurement time |
about 1.5 seconds |
Minimum sample size |
100 μL |
Light source |
Yellow LED |
Sample compartment |
Stainless steel ring and glass prism |
Automatically turns off |
after 3 minutes of non-use |
Bark |
IP65 |
The battery |
1 9V battery |
Size |
192 x 102 x 67 mm |
Mass |
420 g |
Guarantee |
12 months |
Supply includes |
HI96804 is supplied with batteries and instructions. |