The HI96801 is a rugged, portable digital refractometer for food products is designed to report the sugar content of aqueous solutions as % Brix. The HI96801 report the results with an accuracy of ±0.2% Brix. The operation of the meter is simplified with only two buttons: one button is to calibrate with distilled or deionized water and the other to take a measurement. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature variations according to the ICUMSA Methods Book standard and displayed with a 1.5 second response time. The sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well are easy to clean. Just wipe with a soft cloth in preparation for the next sample.
Specifications
Sugar Content Range |
0 to 85% Brix |
Sugar Content Resolution |
0.1% Brix |
Sugar Content Accuracy (@25ºC/77ºF) |
±0.2% Brix |
Temperature Range |
0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
Temperature Resolution |
0.1°C (0.1°F) |
Temperature Accuracy |
±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) |
Temperature Compensation |
automatic between 10 and 40°C (50 to 104°F) |
Measurement Time |
approximately 1.5 seconds |
Minimum Sample Volume |
100 μL (to cover prism totally) |
Light Source |
yellow LED |
Sample Cell |
stainless steel ring and flint glass prism |
Auto-off |
after three minutes of inactivity |
Enclosure Rating |
IP65 |
Battery Type / Life |
9V / approximately 5000 readings |
Dimensions / Weight |
192 x 102 x 67 mm (7.6 x 4.01 x 2.6”) / 420 g (14.8 oz.) |
Warranty |
2 year limited warranty |
Ordering Information |
HI96801 is supplied with battery and instruction manual |