Milwaukee MA872 Digital Refractometer 0-85% Fructose

User Instruction Manual

Milwaukee Instruments MA872 Digital Refractometer 0-85% Fructose, MA 872

*** This is a special order item, it normally takes 3-5 weeks to ship.

The MA872 is an optical instrument that employs the measurement of refractive index to determine the % Fructose in aqueous solutions. The method is both simple and quick. Samples from expressed, reconstituted or concentrated juice are measured after a simple user calibration with deionized or distilled water. Within seconds the instrument measures the refractive index of the sample and converts it to % by weight concentration units.

The MA872 digital refractometer eliminates the uncertainity associated with mechanical refractometers and is easily portable for measurements in the plant. The measurement technique and temperature compensation employ methodology recommended in the ICUMSA Methods Book (Internationally recognized body for Sugar Analysis). Temperature (in �C or �F) is displayed simultaneously with the measurement on the large dual level display along with icons for Low Power and other helpful message codes.

Key features include: � Dual-level LCD � Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) � Easy setup and storage � Battery operation with Low Power indicator (BEPS) � Automatically turns off after 3 minutes of non-use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Range 0 to 85% 0 to 80�C / 32 to 175�F Resolution 0.1% 0.1�C / 0.1�F Accuracy �0.2% �0.3�C / �0.5�F Light Source Yellow LED Measurements Time Approximately 1.5 seconds Minimum Sample Volume 100 �L (cover prism totally) Sample Cell SS ring and flint glass prism Temperature Compensation Automatic between 10 and 40�C / 50 to 104�F Case Material ABS Enclosure Rating IP 65 Battery Type 1 x 9V AA (included) Battery Life 5000 reading Auto-shut off after 3 minutes of non-use Dimensions 192 x 102 x 67 mm Weight 420 g