BRIX METER / EN CONTENTS Title Page 1. INFORMATION ............... 1 2. FEATURES ................2 3. SPECIFICATIONS ..............3 4. NAME OF PARTS AND POSITIONS ........4 4-1 Description of Parts & Control keys ........4 4-2 Description of Display .............7 5.
Internal BRIX METER / EN 1. INFORMATION The meter is a portable optical meter that uses the measurement of refractive index to determine the % Brix of sugar in aqueous solutions. The measurement technique and temperature compensation use methodology recommended by ICUMSA (International Commission of Uniform Method of Sugar Analysis).
Internal BRIX METER / EN 2. FEATURES Wide measuring range (Brix 0 ~ 53%) Refractive index measurement (RI) Temperature measurement (°C/°F) Ambient temperature compensation (ATC) Brix or RI high/low limit value alarm function Zero calibration with distilled or deionized water ...
Internal BRIX METER / EN 4. NAME OF PARTS AND POSITIONS 4-1 Description of Parts & Control keys READ FUNC A.I.Alert UNIT TEST ZERO 1. LCD Display: Dual display LCD is used for reporting the measurement Brix (%), Refractive index (RI), Temperature values and has several other marks to provide function guidance.
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Internal BRIX METER / EN 2. ◄ MEM READ key: ◄ key: In the setting mode, press ◄ key to move flicking cursor to desired position. MEM key: After measurement, press “MEM” key to store the measured Brix (%), Refractive index (RI), Temperature (°C or °F) values and the memorized time (RTC) to memory.
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Internal BRIX METER / EN ZERO key: Press and hold down the “SET” key then press “ZERO” key to perform the zero-calibration function. SET key: key: In the setting mode, press key to confirm the setting item or stored the setting values. SET key: Press and hold down the “SET”...
Internal BRIX METER / EN 4-2 Description of Display : Measurement in progress indication. : Brix % and RI high/low limit value alarm function indication. RI: Refractive index reading indication. %: Brix % reading indication. CAL: Zero calibration indication. ATC: Automatic temperature compensation indication. : Manual memory address number indication.
Internal BRIX METER / EN 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5-1 Precautions Handle the meter carefully. Do not drop or shake the meter. The meter is used to measure sugar solutions. Do not expose the meter or prism to solvents that will damage it. This includes most organic solvents and extremely hot or cold solutions.
Internal BRIX METER / EN 4. Using plastic pipettes, drip a few drops of distilled or deionized water on the prism, make sure that water covers the prism surface completely. 5. Close the sample plate cover. 6. Press and hold down the “SET” key then press “ZERO” key to enter the zero-calibration mode, the “...
Internal BRIX METER / EN 7. Press “MEM” key to store the measured values and the RTC to memory. Only one measurement can store at one time. 8. Remove sample from the sample plate by absorbing with a soft tissue. 9.
Internal BRIX METER / EN minute year hour month second 5. Press key to confirm the selection. 6. Press ◄ key to move the blinking cursor to the desired position then press ▲ or ▼ key to set the element to real-time. Repeat this step to all element.
Internal BRIX METER / EN 3. Press “FUNC” key to cycle display the Brix %, RI reading and the memorized RTC. 4. Press “READ” key again to exit this mode. 5-6-3 To Clear the Memorized Data 1. Press key to turn off the meter. 2.
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Internal BRIX METER / EN 5. Press key to confirm the selection and to enter the high ▲” symbol and the previous limit value setting mode, the “ high limit setting value are displayed. 6. Press ◄ key to move the blinking cursor to the desired position then press ▲...
Internal BRIX METER / EN 6. EXPLANATION OF ERROR MESSAGES LCD Display Error Code Description Cover Sample plate cover not closed. No sample exists on the prism No sample surface. Sample exceeds maximum measurement range Sample is reading lower than the 0% standard used for meter zero calibration.
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Internal BRIX METER / EN LCD Display Error Code Description Temperature Temperature measurement out of reading are sampling range (>60.0°C) blinking Outside temperature ATC segment compensation range (10°C to blinking 40°C) Wrong calibration used to zero the CAL segment meter. Use deionized or distilled water.
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Internal BRIX METER / EN LCD Display Error Code Description CAL segment Temperature exceeds ATC low limit (40°C) during calibration. Temperature reading are blinking LED light is not detected. no Light Contact local seller. Battery segment <5% of battery life is remaining. blinking 02/24/21 Version No.
Internal BRIX METER / EN 7. BATTERY CHECK-UP & REPLACEMENT 1. When operating the meter on batteries, periodically check this indicated to determine the remaining battery capacity. The number of black segments decreases as the batteries are used up. When the “ ”...
Internal BRIX METER / EN 9. BRIX TO REFRATIVE INDEX (nD) CONVERSION TABLE Table of Refractive Indexes and Brix % 1.33299 20 1.36384 40 1.39986 60 1.44193 80 1.49071 1.33442 21 1.36551 41 1.40181 61 1.44420 81 1.49333 1.33586 22 1.36720 42 1.40378 62 1.44650 82 1.49597 1.33732 23 1.36889 43 1.40576 63 1.44881 83 1.49862...
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