Ametek Reichert REFRACTIX 13910000 Instructions For Use Manual

Ametek Reichert REFRACTIX 13910000 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E...
  • Page 2 Reichert and Reichert Technologies are registered trademarks of Reichert, Inc. Refractix is a trademark of Reichert, Inc. AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. The information contained in this document was accurate at time of publication. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Table of Contents ..........3 Scales ..............15 Warnings and Cautions ........4 Scale Menu............15 Contents Symbol Information .........6 Scale Group ............15 Introduction ............6 Favorites ............16 Care and Handling .......... 6 Custom Products ...........16 Principle of Operation ........6 Table: Scales ...........17 Environmental Conditions ......
  • Page 4: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions AMETEK Reichert® is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this device when assembly, disassembly, repair, or modification is made by unauthorized dealers or persons, or if device is not used in accordance with its Instructions for Use.
  • Page 5: Symbol Information

    Symbol Information The following symbols appear on the device: Caution Catalog Number Serial Number Date of Manufacture Manufacturer Consult Instructions for Use Fragile Contents in Shipping Container—Handle with Care Do Not Get Shipping Container Wet This Side Up Refer to Instructions for Use Ingress Protection Rating Authorization to mark by QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Phone: +1 716-686-4500 index will fall; as the temperature of the sample Toll Free (US Only): 1-888-849-8955 decreases, the refractive index will rise. Fax: +1 716-686-4555 Email: reichert.information@ametek.com 13910000-101 Rev. A • 6...
  • Page 7: Environmental Conditions

    Introduction Environmental Conditions Operational Environment • Indoor and Outdoor Use • Operating Temperature Range: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) • Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% for temperatures to 31°C (88°F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C (104°F) • Pollution Degree 2 •...
  • Page 8: Unpacking Instructions

    Introduction Unpacking Instructions Retain original packaging to use if future transportation is required. Storage Case Remove the hard plastic clam shell storage case from the cardboard shipping container. Remove the power supply, charger, and country-specific electrical plug adapters from the separate cardboard container. Remove the following parts from the storage case: •...
  • Page 9: In The Case

    Introduction In the Case Quick Start Guide USB-C Charging Cable Warranty Card Instructions for Use Storage Case 13910000-101 Rev. A • 9...
  • Page 10: Refractix Identification

    Introduction USB-C Refractix Identification Charging Port Touchscreen Display Result Multi-function Buttons Sample Measurement Surface Sample Well 13910000-101 Rev. A • 10...
  • Page 11: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use Set up Place the Refractix on a clean, solid surface in an Allow the device time to reach room temperature. environment where the temperature is stable. This may take up to 30 minutes depending on the temperature difference between room ambient Attach the appropriate country-specific plug adapter temperature and device temperature.
  • Page 12: Charging

    Instructions for Use Charging Main Screen Plug a powered USB-C Charging cable into the USB-C Charging Port on the back of Refractix to charge the device. Indicator Date/Time A charging notification will appear, displaying the current Bluetooth Battery Indicator Indicator battery charge.
  • Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING: Failure to clean Sample Measurement The silicone protective Surface and Sample Well completely as described may case can be removed result in unreliable measurements or error messages. for cleaning. The device See error message table. housing and display can be cleaned as well.
  • Page 14: Water Zero

    Water Zero The Water Zero procedure should be performed daily. If the Temperature Unstable icon is displayed, the It is recommended to also perform a Water Zero if device is waiting for the temperature to stabilize the device is dropped, after any repair, or when a before automatically continuing the Water Zero questionable measurement has occurred.
  • Page 15: Scales

    Scales The currently selected scale Below the title bar is the list of scales. Navigate to the is shown in the Scale Bar on desired scale using the arrow buttons or swipe and tap the main screen. To change on the touchscreen to select the desired scale. A > icon the selected scale, press the at the right side of a Scale Menu item indicates that this Scale Bar.
  • Page 16: Favorites

    Scales Favorites Custom Products Pressing the Heart icon at the right side of any Selecting the Custom Products selectable scale or mode will mark that selection as a scale group will display a Favorite. The scale or mode will be moved to the top of menu of Custom Products that its menu page and will be added to the Favorites scale have been uploaded to the...
  • Page 17 Table: Scales Name Units Name Units Animal Serum Protein g/100mL Methanol: <50% AOAC Ethanol Methanol: >50% Battery Electrolyte S.G. 1.4631 Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C None 1.3300 1.5600 Baumé °Be 42.5 Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C None 1.3300 1.5600 Brix: TC 20C g/100g Refractive Index: Organic TC 20C None...
  • Page 18: Tables: Scale Groups

    Tables: Scale Groups Automotive Beer/Wine/Spirits Chemical Refractive Index: No TC Refractive Index: No TC Refractive Index: No TC Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C Refractive Index: Organic TC 20C Refractive Index: Organic TC 20C...
  • Page 19: Food/Beverage

    Food/Beverage Veterinary Refractive Index: No TC Refractive Index: No TC Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 20C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C Refractive Index: Aqueous TC 25C Refractive Index: Organic TC 20C Refractive Index: Organic TC 20C Refractive Index: Organic TC 25C Refractive Index: Organic TC 25C Brix: TC 20C...
  • Page 20: Measuring

    Measuring Ensure that the Sample Measurement Surface and Sample Well are visually clean, dry, and residue-free. Refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section below if cleaning is needed. Dispense the sample to cover the entire Sample Measurement Surface (center black circle). If necessary, wait for the temperature to stabilize.
  • Page 21: Results

    Measuring Results When the measurement process is finished, the result 12.4 will be shown on the display. g/100g Custom Products can provide useful Quality Control 11.9 13.5 monitoring by assigning upper and lower limits for evaluation of measurement results. If the selected g/100g g/100g scale is a Custom Product with limits, the result will be...
  • Page 22: Settings

    Settings To access the device settings, press the Settings button Temperature Units: Sets the units used to display on the Main Screen. temperature values. °C / °F Navigating To use the touchscreen, swipe to scroll through the menu and touch a row to select it. To use the buttons, press the Up or Down Arrows to scroll through the menu, then press the Select button to Scale...
  • Page 23 Settings Bluetooth Setup Sleep Timer: Sets the amount of time before the screen dims and the current measurement is removed. Bluetooth 30s / 60s / 90s To wake up the screen, touch the display. After five minutes of inactivity (or one hour when powered by USB), the device will automatically power off.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The table below provides a guide for troubleshooting some basic Refractix operational problems. If a problem persists after using this guide, contact the Reichert Technical Support Group. Contact information is on the last page of this manual. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Button not pressed.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Device will power off. Restart device. If error occurs again, contact the Reichert Internal system error. Technical Support Group. 0xXXXXXX Not enough sample on Sample Measurement Dispense sample onto the Sample Measurement Surface. Surface. Sample Well and/or Sample Measurement Clean and dry the Sample Measurement Surface and Sample Well per Cleaning and Surface is dirty.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Wait for the temperature to stabilize. The Water Zero will be performed once Temperature is changing too much. temperature is stable. Perform Water Zero procedure on device. Device requires cleaning and Water Zero. Inaccurate Perform Quality Control checks to verify device accuracy. Measurements.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Catalog Number 13910000 Physical Dimensions Size 17.6 cm x 7.3 cm x 4.2 cm (7"x 2.9"x 1.7") Weight, unpacked 249.5g (8.8 oz.) Measurement Range 1.3300 – 1.5600 nD Readability 0.0001 nD Accuracy ± 0.0001 nD Temperature Compensation (TC) Range 10ºC to 40ºC (50ºF to 104º...
  • Page 28: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance Device Regulatory Classification Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Insulation Protection: Internally Powered ETSI EN 300 328:2019-07 Ed. V2.2.2 (3.7 V rechargeable battery) / Class 2 Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in Ingress Protection: IP65 the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized Operation Mode: Continuous Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU...
  • Page 29 Regulatory Compliance IC (INDUSTRY CANADA) Compliance FCC/IC Statements CSA C22.2 NO 61010-1 3rd Edition This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use –...
  • Page 30: Guidance Tables

    Guidance Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions / Industrial Electromagnetic Environment Electromagnetic Emissions All Industrial, Scientific, and Laboratory Electrical Equipment and Electrical Systems Refractix is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of Refractix should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 31 Guidance Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity / Industrial Electromagnetic Environment Electromagnetic Immunity Industrial, Scientific, and Laboratory Electrical Equipment and Electrical Systems Refractix is suitable for use in electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of Refractix should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 32 Guidance Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity / Industrial Electromagnetic Environment Electromagnetic Immunity Industrial, Scientific, and Laboratory Electrical Equipment and Electrical Systems Refractix is suitable for use in electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of Refractix should ensure that it is used in such an environment. IMMUNITY TEST IEC 61326-1 TEST LEVEL COMPLIANCE LEVEL...
  • Page 33 Guidance Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity / Industrial Electromagnetic Environment Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment for Industrial, Scientific, and Laboratory Equipment and Systems Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and Refractix. Refractix is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
  • Page 34 Guidance Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity / Industrial Electromagnetic Environment Electromagnetic Immunity Immunity to Proximity Fields from RF Wireless Communications Equipment Refractix is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment as specified below related to proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment. Electromagnetic IMMUNITY TEST: Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3 Compliance Level...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted by Reichert, Inc. against defective material and PRODUCT CHANGES workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of invoice Reichert reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to the original purchaser.
  • Page 36 Manufactured by Reichert, Inc. 3362 Walden Ave. Suite 100 Depew, NY 14043 Toll Free: 1-888-849-8955 Phone: +1 716-686-4500 Fax: +1 716-686-4555 Email: reichert.information@ametek.com reichertai.com ISO-13485 Certified 13910000-101 Rev. A 2023-10-01...

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