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- Page 1 LAPIERRE 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER USER MANUAL February Version 2024 | LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2024...
- Page 2 Naturally innovative A leader in equipment and products for the maple syrup industry, LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT distinguishes itself by its ability to innovate and develop high-performance solutions. This is what enables it to make significant changes in production techniques and processes in order to increase crop yield of high quality syrup.
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Page 3: Important Information About Your In-Line Brix Meter
In-Line Brix Meter as well as on your invoice. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the casing of your In-Line Brix Meter. It begins with the letters "LB" followed by a series of 5 digits. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
LAPIERRE naturally innovative ........ - Page 5 In-Line Brix Meter back panel ..........7 ILLUSTRATION 3 Screen No. 1: Les Équipements Lapierre (Lapierre Equipment) ....8 ILLUSTRATION 4 Screen No.
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Page 6: Sections
You can easily find this information on your invoice. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the casing of your In-Line Brix Meter. It begins with the letters "LB" followed by a series of 5 digits. Information about the... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
• Never bring liquids into contact with the meter’s electronic components. Other • Never place heavy objects on the In-Line Brix Meter, as their weight could damage it. Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 8: Repairs And Maintenance
• It is recommended that equipment inspections and maintenance be carried out diligently to ensure optimal operational integrity. Refer to Section 4: In-Line Brix Meter maintenance and cleaning for more information. • If the meter is dropped or suffers a severe shock, contact your LAPIERRE distributor for an inspection. Lapierre Equipment |... -
Page 9: Start-Up And Operating Procedures
SECTION 3 START-UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES IMPORTANT NOTE | LAPIERRE ÉQUIPMENT cannot be held responsible if the use of the In-Line Brix Meter has an undesirable effect on liquids that have undergone a Brix reading. The In-Line Brix Meter provides a continuous reading of the Brix degree at the concentrator outlet. By monitoring this reading, the operator can manually stabilize the Brix level. -
Page 10: In-Line Brix Meter Initialization: Sequence Of Displays
Here is the sequence of displays, in order, when the In-Line Brix Meter is initialized. 1. "Les Équipements Lapierre". Illustration 3 | Screen No. 1: Les Équipements Lapierre (Lapierre Equipment) 2. The software version, "Version 3.01" in our example. Illustration 4 | Screen No. 2: Software version 3. -
Page 11: Select Unit Of Measurement For Temperature
4. With filtrate or pure water at a temperature between 1 and 8 °C (34 and 46 °F). 5. When the concentrator is switched on. It is advisable to compare and validate your readings with a refractometer (not supplied). These refractometers are available from your LAPIERRE ÉQUIPMENT distributor. 3.4.2 Calibration procedure for In-Line Brix Meter •... -
Page 12: Calibration In-Line Brix Meter Failure
In this case, repeat the procedure for calibrating the In-Line Brix Meter, refer to Section 3.4.2: Calibration procedure for In-Line Brix Meter. If the problem persists, contact your LAPIERRE distributor. 3.5 READ THE BRIX DEGREE OF CONCENTRATE When the concentrator is switched on, the In-Line Brix Meter displays a Brix degree reading by default. -
Page 13: Procedure For Applying A Correction Value
• release the button when the display shows "TUNING COMPLETED". Note that if you do not press the button for 30 seconds, you will return to the Brix reading screen. Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 14: In-Line Brix Meter Maintenance And Cleaning
IMPORTANT | A prism must be impeccably clean, otherwise the Brix reading will be incorrect. • Secure the plate to the concentrator piping using the clamp, without excessive pressure. Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 15: Start Of And During The Season
- in a dry place, away from dust, moisture and vibration, - with a constant temperature of between 5 and 40 °C (41 and 104 °F). Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Kit
Re-calibrate the meter according to the instructions in Sections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2, using filtrate or pure water at a temperature between 1 and 8 °C (34 and 46 °F) (appropriate condition). Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
0 to 45.0 °Brix • Accuracy: 0.2 °Brix • Operating temperature: 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Lapierre Equipment | 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024... -
Page 18: Our Warranty
Otherwise, LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT INC. will not accept your warranty claim. LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT warrants that the LAPIERRE 0-45 In-Line Brix Meter is free from manufacturing, material and workmanship defects. The warranty is valid to the end-user for a period of two years, on parts and shop labor, from the product invoice date. - Page 19 NOTES Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 01 - February 2024 0-45 DEGREE IN-LINE BRIX METER...
- Page 20 We sincerely appreciate your trust. Thank you! LAPIERRE EQUIPMENT © All rights reserved – 2024 99 Rue de l’Escale, Saint-Ludger (QC) Canada G0M 1W0 819 548.5454 1 833 548.5454 info@elapierre.com www.elapierre.com...
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