Force and mechanical measuring equipment
Hanna HI96841 is a portable refractometer used to measure sugar content in beer production in °Plato units. The HI96841 is compact and simple in design, allowing for quick and stable measurements.
Measures sugar from 0 to 30°Plato
Small sample size, about 2 drops of solution (0.1 mL)
Simple and easy calibration with just 1 key
Fast, accurate measurement in 1.5 seconds
The HI96841 is a compact, professional-grade refractive index meter for brewing. In 1.5 seconds, the HI96841 measures the refractive index of the wort and converts it to °Plato units with automatic temperature compensation. The upgraded LCD display allows users to view the measurement results and the temperature of the sample simultaneously. The rugged plastic housing is IP65 waterproof and the stainless steel sample chamber allows the meter to operate well in harsh environments, making the HI96841 a very suitable device for use in wine and beer cellars.
°Plato is a measure of the concentration of sugars and dissolved solids in beer and wine prior to fermentation. This can be used to estimate the alcohol content of the finished beer. The HI96841 will convert refractive index to °Plato based on data from the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) and the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC).
· Designed for analysis in glucose solutions.
· The temperature compensation algorithm is designed based on sucrose solution.
· 0 to 30 °Plato scale with ± 0.2 °Plato accuracy.
REFRGUSTING INDEX
The HI96841 measures the refractive index of a sample. Refractive index is a measure of the amount of light that is transmitted through a sample. Depending on the composition of the sample, light will be reflected and refracted differently. By measuring the refracted light beam with a state-of-the-art detector system, the refractive index can be determined, which can then be used to infer the properties of the sample, such as concentration and density. In addition to a linear light sensor, the HI96841 uses an LED, lens, and prism to measure the refracted beam.
Temperature changes will affect the accuracy of the measurement value by changing the physical nature of the sample. Therefore, in refractometry, measuring and compensating for temperature is essential to provide reliable results. Therefore, the HI96841 has a built-in temperature sensor and is programmed with appropriate algorithms to compensate the temperature of the measurement value according to the ICUMSA Standard for mass percent sucrose solution.
Affected by alcohol concentration
It should be noted that when the fermentation process begins, ethanol and reducing sugar will interact with each other and affect the accuracy of the Brix measurement of reducing sugar. For that reason, the refractometer should not be used to measure the finished product but should only be used to measure beer and wine before fermentation.
SALIENT FEATURES
1 point calibration
· Calibrate with distilled or deionized water
Small sample size
· Sample requires only about 2 drops (100 μl)
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
· Automatic temperature compensation model
Provides fast and accurate results
· Results displayed after about 1.5 seconds
Dual LCD Display
· LCD screen displays measurement value and temperature at the same time
Stainless steel sample chamber
Battery indicator
· Remaining battery level will be displayed when power is turned on and low battery warning
Automatically turns off
· The device will automatically turn off after 3 minutes of non-use.
Waterproof IP65
Waterproof ABS plastic housing meets IP65 standards for easy measurement in laboratories and many other fields
SPECIFICATIONS
The scale |
0 to 30°Plato 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
Resolution |
0.1°Plato 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
Accuracy |
±0.2°Plato ±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 |
9V / about 5000 measurements |
Size |
192 x 102 x 67 mm |
Mass |
420 g |
Guarantee |
12 months |
Supply includes |
– HI96841 meter - The battery - User manual – Machine quality certificate – Machine box. |