• Conforms to ASTM D1218, D1747, D5006, ISO 5661 test specifications
• Electronic heating and cooling Peltier system eliminates the need for a circulating water bath
• Automated and precise refractive index measurements
• Rugged sapphire prism
• Designed for samples ranging from clear to highly colored, dark and opaque
• Clear graphical LCD display with on-screen instructions and full menu operation
• Multipoint calibration routines maximize accuracy
• RS232C and centronics communication ports

The Koehler Automatic Refractometer uses precision optics and superior image analysis to extend the repeatability and accuracy of refractive index measurements for petroleum products. Subjectivity is removed from tests results because no manual activities such as aligning shadowlines or reading analog scales are necessary. Opaque hydrocarbons present no problem for this unit which uses reflected light measurement technology as opposed to manual refractometers which are of the transmission type. The dual temperature control system and flat, easy clean sample area make the instrument ideal for viscous or sticky samples. The refractometer incorporates numerous innovations designed to improve the accuracy of petroleum product testing. A 589 nm filter gives true Sodium D-Line refractive index readings. The large graphical LCD is easy to read and provides complete sample analysis documentation including the reading, temperature and scale name of the screen. Set-up, diagnostic and calibration routines are displayed with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. User-developed customer calibration curves may be programmed allowing automatic temperature correction and direct percent concentration, percent reaction completion, etc. This unit has been used successfully throughout the petrochemical industry.

Measurement Scales: Refractive Index (RI), BRIX (% sucrose), Temperature Corrected RI, Temperature Corrected BRIX, Ten User-Programmable Scales

Illumination: 589 nm light emitting diode with interference filter
(estimated life: 100,000 hrs)

Range: Dissolved Solids: 0 to 95% solids

Refractive Index: 1.29000 to 1.70000nD (nD - Sodium D-Line Refractive Index)

Readability:
Standard Mode: 0.1% Solids 0.0001nD
Extended Mode: 0.01% Solids 0.00001nD

Precision: Standard Mode: ±0.02% Solids ± 0.00002nD

Extended Display Mode: Refractive Index Standard Oils ± 0.00002 - Typical clear aqueous samples, % Solids Temperature Compensated, as sucrose ±0.02%

Calibration Fluid: refractive index standard oil, NIST traceable nominal value 1.495 RI, 67.61 BRIX

Sample Types: Transparent, translucent or opaque

Prism Assembly: Stainless steel, synthetic sapphire sealed with solvent-resistant epoxy

Calibration: 1 point - Water only; 2 point - Water and refractive index or Brix standard

100-240V 50/60Hz

lxwxh,in.(cm): 151⁄2x10x41⁄2 (391⁄2x251⁄2x111⁄2)
Net Weight: 23 lbs (101⁄2kg)

• K27504 Calibration Fluid, Certificate of NIST traceability included.
• K27505 Refractometer Communication Software Package, with real-time data export into Microsoft® Excel

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