The HI96816 is a rugged, portable digital refractometer designed for potential alcohol measurement (% V/V) of wine, juice and must according to the European Economic Community Commission Regulation No 2676/90. The HI96816 features simple two-button operation and has a high accuracy of 0.2% V/V potential alcohol. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature variations according to the ICUMSA Methods Book standard and displayed within 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.
The HI96816 Digital Wine Refractometer has a potential alcohol curve is based on the tables found in the European Economic Community Commission Regulation No 2676/90 of 17 September 1990, Determining Community Methods for the Analysis of Wine and International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). The potential alcohol curve is based on the following equation:
Potential alcohol %V/V = g/L of Sugar / 16.83
Features
- Designed for determining potential alcohol in wine juice and must
- Automatic Temperature Compensation
- 4.9 to 56.8 %V/V range with a ±0.2 % V/V accuracy
- Sample size as small as 2 metric drops (100 μL)
- Sealed stainless steel well with high-grade optical prism made of flint glass
- Fast 1.5 second response time for temperature compensated readings
The accuracy of the HI96816 can be confirmed by preparing a standard % Brix solution. After calibration, a 25% Brix solution is placed in the well and the READ key is continually pressed until the % Brix value is displayed on the primary LCD. The HI96816 contains a built-in temperature sensor and is programmed with temperature compensation algorithms in accordance with the ICUMSA Methods Book Standard for a percent by weight sucrose.
Specifications
| Sugar Content Range | 4.9 to 56.8 % V/V Potential Alcohol; 10 to 75% Brix* |
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| Sugar Content Resolution | 0.1 % V/V Potential Alcohol |
| Sugar Content Accuracy | ±0.2 % V/V Potential Alcohol |
| Temperature Range | 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
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| 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) |
| Automatic Shut-Off | after three minutes of inactivity |
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| Battery Type/Life | 9V / approximately 5000 readings |
| Dimensions | 192 x 102 x 67 mm (7.6 x 4.01 x 2.6”) |
| Weight | 420 g (14.8 oz.) |
| Refractometer Light Source | yellow LED |
| Minimum Sample Volume | 100 μL (to cover prism totally) |
| Sample Cell | stainless steel ring and flint glass prism |
| Measurement Time | approximately 1.5 seconds |
| Notes | Enclosure Rating: IP65
* The HI96816 allows the accuracy to be checked by continuously pressing the read button until the % Brix value is displayed. A % Brix solution made from sucrose must be used. |
Ordering Information
HI96816 is supplied with battery and instruction manual
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