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- Page 1 ABBE MARK III REFRACTOMETER USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Reichert Mark III transmitted light refractometer. This manual describes the proper operation and care of this state of the art instrument. The purpose of this instrument is to aid quality control personnel in food and beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, industrial fluids, chemical and petrochemical applications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preliminary Information Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Symbol Information Features and Requirements Environmental Conditions Electrical Ratings/Specifications Instrument Features Sample Analysis (Quick Start) Set Up Sample Analysis Operation Measuring Solid Samples Menu Options Overview Calibration Set Point Calibration Span Point Calibration Editing Calibration Points Operational Parameters... -
Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
Caution: In order to insure that correct operation of the Mark III instrument is maintained, any repair or service must be performed by experienced personnel that are trained by Reichert Inc. Caution ESDS: The internal circuitry of the Mark III contains electrostatic discharge sensi- tive devices (ESDS). -
Page 5: Environmental Conditions
• Altitude up to 2,000 meters Electrical Ratings/Specifications The Reichert Mark III refractometer incorporates an auto sensing, switching AC power supply. Never use an adapter between the power cord and the power source which will interrupt the protective grounding. •... -
Page 6: Instrument Features
Instrument Features Focusing Eyepiece, rotate to attain sharp focus of the “X” pattern and the shadowline. Color Dispersion Correction Wheel, rotate wheel to reduce color dis- persion and attain a sharp clear shadowline. Menu Key Read Key Illumination and LCD Display Sample Prisms. -
Page 7: Set Up
Set Up - Unpack the instrument from shipping carton. Retain packing material for future storage/ protection/shipping. - Place the instrument indoors on a solid surface in an environment where the temperature is stable. Be certain that the instrument is not subjected to direct discharge from heating or air conditioning vents, or water bath circulator exhaust. -
Page 8: Measuring Solid Samples
All other sides should be frosted for best results. To measure a solid sample, apply a drop of a suitable contact fluid that has a higher refractive index value than the sample being read (Fig 9). Reichert recommends Bromonapthalene for any solid that will not be adversely affected by this liquid. -
Page 9: Calibration
The instrument does not have to be calibrated at every available point. If you have specific requirements, Reichert offers NIST certi- fied calibration fluids as an accessory to this instrument. One bottle of NIST certified calibration oil, catalog number 13K41330 is included with the instrument. -
Page 10: Editing Calibration Points
Editing Calibration Points Calibration fluid values may change from one lot number to the next. It is also possible to use alternate fluids to calibrate this instrument. As a result, it will become necessary to edit the stored values to match any new calibration standard. Edit data Menu Options - Calibrate... -
Page 11: Computer Interface
Computer Interface The Mark III includes two serial communications ports (Fig 11). Both are DB9 position female connectors that are located on the left side of the instrument. Data may be downloaded to a computer, and custom channel files can be uploaded to the refractometer or deleted through these ports. Regardless of which of the serial ports is chosen on the Mark III, communi- cations with a computer is possible. -
Page 12: Custom Channel Activation
For a complete list of custom channels available from Reichert, please visit our web site at www.reichertai.com. Click on “Applications” and open the document titled “Custom Scales Avail- able”. To learn more about custom channel programming, request “Custom Channel Generation for Automatic Refractometer Line”... -
Page 13: Menu Options
Menu Options Calibrate The Calibrate option provides two calibration choices and two advanced Menu Options feature options. Once appropriate choices have been made, advance to Exit - Calibrate - Adjust Set Point and press to return to Menu Options screen. - Adjust Span Point - Advanced Options Adjust Set Point - Allows for a single set point calibration using distilled... - Page 14 The ID option is provided to enable tracking of individual users when the Menu Options - ID output is being sent to a computer or printer. Follow the displayed prompts - Edit ID to enter a user ID or contact Reichert technical support for greater details concerning this option.
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Page 15: Water Bath Attachment
Water Bath Attachment Certain testing applications may require the prism temperature to be maintained above or below ambient operating temperature. To accomplish temperature control, the Mark III is supplied with four water ports for connection to a water bath circulator (Fig 12). Commercial water bath circulators with heating, cooling or combined capabilities are generally available from laboratory instrument supply dealers. -
Page 16: Care And Cleaning
N,N-Dimethylacetamide, Tetrahydrofuran, cresols, phenols, and other tar acids. Some lacquer thinners can also deteriorate the seal over time or when used at elevated temperatures. To determine if your samples or solvents may attack this seal, please contact Reichert Analytical technical support. -
Page 17: Bromonapthalene
“Terms and Conditions of Sale” for an explanation of the warranty. The Mark III refractometer is a precision instrument. Only Reichert factory-trained service techni- cians should perform repairs to assure proper functionality and sustained precision. If service... - Page 18 Reichert, Inc. 3362 Walden Ave. Depew, NY 14043 Toll Free: 888-849-8955 Phone: 716-686-4500 Fax: 716-686-4555 email: ai@reichert.com www.reichert.com Reichert Instruments GmbH Hubertusstrasse 2 D-82229 Seefeld Germany Tel: +49-8152-993530 Fax: +49-8152-9935311 ISO-9001 Certified ©2003 Reichert, Inc. Depew NY, USA 13104880-101 Rev. D...
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