Operating manual
Analogue refractometer
KERN
ORA 1 SA/SB
ORA 2 SA/SB
ORA 3 SA/SB
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Contents
1
technical data.................................................................................................1
2
Description......................................................................................................2
3
General information .......................................................................................3
3.1 Intended use ...................................................................................................3
3.2 Warranty..........................................................................................................3
4
Basic safety information ...............................................................................4
4.1 Follow the instructions in the operating manual .......................................4
4.2 Warning ........................................................................................................4-5
5
supplied items ................................................................................................5
6
Before the first use ........................................................................................6
7
Use/measurement ........................................................................................6
7.1 Zero point calibration ................................................................................ 7-8
7.2 Additional advice ............................................................................................9
7.3 Measuring procedure ...............................................................................9-10
8
Cleaning and maintenance ........................................................................ 11
9
storage ........................................................................................................ 11
10 service ........................................................................................................ 12
11 Disposal ........................................................................................................ 12
12 Additional information ................................................................................ 12
13 Brix to refractive index ( nD ) conversion table ......................................... 13
14 Annex
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1. technical data
1 Technische Daten
Modell
Measuring range
and Scales
KeRn
Mo d e lle
K E R N
O R A 1 S B
0-100‰ salinity
ORA 1SA/SB
1,000-1,070 sg
O R A 2 S B
0-28% salt
ORA 2SA/SB
(NaCl)
O R A 3 S B
0-28% Salz (NaCl)
ORA 3SA/SB
0-32% Brix
Beispiel der Skala für den ORA 2 SB
Example scale on
ORA 2 SB
2 Gerätebeschreibung
3
2
2. Description
2 Gerätebeschreibung
3
1
3
2
1. Prismenabdeckung
2. Prismenfläche
3. Justierschraube
4. Okular mit Gummi-Augenmuschel
1
5. Einstellring des Diopters
6. Optische Röhre mit Gummigriff
1. Prismenabdeckung
2. Prismenfläche
8
3. Justierschraube
4. Okular mit Gummi-Augenmuschel
5. Einstellring des Diopters
6. Optische Röhre mit Gummigriff
7
8
7. Aufbewahrungsbox
8. Pipette
Betriebsanleitung
Analoges Refraktometer
KERN
ORA 1 SB
ORA 2 SB
ORA 3 SB
Seawater salinity
NaCL%
Version 1.0
12/2014
NACL% Brix%
Tel: +49- [ 0 ] 7433-9933-0
Fax: +49- [ 0 ] 7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
ORA_1SB_2SB_3SB-BA-d-1410
Scale gradua-
Dimensions
tions Accuracy
Product
Mes s bereic h
S kalen-‐
Abmessungen
Nettogewicht
und
t eilu ng
Produkt
S kalen
Genau ig keit
0 -‐1 0 0 ‰
1 ‰ S alini-‐
198x40x40mm
0,155kg
1‰ salinity
S alinit ät
t ät
198x40x40mm
1 ,0 0 0 -‐
0,001
0 ,0 0 1
sg
1 ,0 7 0 s g
178x40x40mm
0,145kg
0 -‐2 8 % S alz
0 ,2 % ( NaC l)
( NaC l)
0,2% (NaCl)
178x40x40mm
178x40x40mm
0,145kg
0 -‐2 8 % S alz
0 ,2 % ( NaC l)
( NaC l)
0 ,2 % Brix
0 -‐3 2 % Brix
0,2% (NaCl)
178x40x40mm
0,2% Brix
4
ORA_1SB_2SB_3SB-BA-d-1410
5
1. Prism cover
4
2. Prism surface
6
3. Adjustment screw
4. Eyepiece with rubber eyeshade
5. Diopter adjustment ring
5
6. Optical tubes with rubber grip
6
7. Storage box
9
8. Pipette
9. Refractometer
10. Calibration liquid
10
(Distilled water)
11
11. Adjustment tool
9
12. Cleaning cloth
12
10
3. General information
GB
3.1 Intended use
The refractometer is a measuring instrument for determining the refractive index of
transparent substances in the liquid or the solid state. It is used to observe the
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Ziegelei 1
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behaviour of light as it passes from a prism with known properties to the substance
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being tested.
Use of the refractometer for other purposes is contrary to its intended use and may
Salzgehalt
be hazardous. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused
Meerwasser
NaCL%
by improper use.
NACL% Brix%
3.2 Warranty
The warranty shall be void in the event of:
4. Basic safety information
4.1 Follow the instructions in the operating manual
4.2 Warning
▸ Do not let acids come into contact with skin or eyes. If acid comes into contact
with skin, flush with copious amounts of water. Shower if larger areas of skin are
affected.
▸ If acid comes into contact with eyes, keep the eyelid open and flush the eye with
running lukewarm water from the outer corner to the inner corner. Flush eyes for
at least 15 minutes. Then consult a doctor or ophthalmologist immediately.
▸ Thoroughly clean the refractometer after each use.
▸ The refractometer must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high
mechanical stresses, strong direct sunlight or high humidity.
▸ This refractometer is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
▸ Make sure that you will not be hit by anything else while you are using the
refractometer, as this could cause serious eye injuries
▸ The rubber eyeshade may cause irritation when in prolonged contact with the
Net weight
skin. If this happens, consult your doctor.
▸ Do not touch the lenses with your fingers.
0,155kg
0,145kg
5. supplied items
0,145kg
After unpacking and before using the device for the first time, check that all
listed parts have been supplied. Replace damaged or faulty parts immediately
and do not put them into operation.
1
6. Before the first use
Remove the protective film ( if present ) from the prism surface [ 2 ] and check that
the rubber eye-cup [ 4 ] is fitted correctly.
7. Use/measurement
The refractometer can be used to quickly and accurately determine the refractive
index of transparent substances, liquid or solid ones. To ensure correct measure-
ment, the measuring device should be adjusted before measurements are carried
out. Please make sure your hands are dry before handling the measuring device.
2
▸ Failure to observe the instructions in the operating manual
▸ Use for purposes other than those described
▸ Modifications or opening the device housing
▸ Mechanical damage and/or damage resulting from media, liquids,
natural wear and tear
▸ Carefully read through the operating manual even if you have prior
experience with KERN refractometers.
▸ Every language version includes a non-authoritative translation.
The original German document is the definitive version.
▸ Refractometer
▸ Storage box
▸ Pipette
▸ Adjustment tool
▸ Cleaning cloth
▸ Calibration liquid (Distilled water)
3
4
5
6
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