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Standard Operating 

Procedure  

SOP

 

 

 

 

Multi-Wavelength Abbe Refractometer 

DR-M2 

 

 

Preface 

To ensure proper care, operation and many years of accurate measurement, the Standard 

Operating  Procedure (SOP) document for the MultiMulti-Wavelength Abbe Refractometer, 

DR-M2, is provided herewith. 

The following instructions should be used as an  example.  Based on the steps provided, 

write up your company’s own original SOP for the operation of the Multi-Wavelength Abbe 

Refractometer, DR-M2. 

To ensure proper operation, ensure that  the  main unit of  the  refractometer and the light 

source unit are set up and connected. Also, the 589nm interference filter must be inserted 

into the light source unit.

 

 

The standard operation procedure document of Multi-Wavelength Abbe Refractometer, 

DR-M2 

 

1. Operation Manual 

 

1

 

Connect a circulating constant temperature bath to the refractometer, and power on. 

2

 

Connect the AC power supply cable of the refractometer to  the AC outlet.           

Turn on the power supply switch of the  DR-M2  and light source unit.  The DR-M2 

display  should  indicate [1] and the  temperature. The Light source unit display 

indicates the wave length and ON/OFF of the LAMP.   

3

 

Drop about 0.1ml of distilled water onto the main prism surface, and gently close the 

secondary prism. Set the light guide of the light source unit so that its relative position 

is directed at the lighting window of the secondary prism. Press the LAMP key of the 

light source unit. The “LAMP”  indication on the display of  the light source unit 

changes to “ON”. Press the SET key of DR-M2. Look at the scale through the eyepiece 

and  turn  the measurement knob  so that the boundary line is centered at the 

intersection point of the cross hairs. Confirm that the temperature is 20.0(±0.2

). The 

display will indicate the refractive index of the sample being measured. 

4

 

Press  the SELECT key to display [1] in the mode indicator.  Set the function mode 

number to [4] with the 

  key.  Press the SET key and the refractive index at the 

present boundary line blinks in the display. After confirming that the boundary line is 

centered with the intersection point  of the cross hairs, press the SET key again. 

 

Press the SELECT key and reset the function mode number to [1] from [4] with the 

key. Wipe off the distilled water with a soft, lint-free tissue paper. 

5

 

When measuring a liquid sample, place approximately 0.1ml of the sample onto the 

main prism surface, and gently close the secondary  prism.  Insert  the  proper 

interference filter into the interference filter insertion slot of the light source unit. Set 

the light guide of the light source unit so that its relative position is directed at the 

lighting window of the secondary prism. Look at the scale through the eyepiece and 

turn the measurement knob so that the boundary line is centered at the intersection 

point of the cross hairs. 

6

 

The value indicated as the boundary line crosses the intersection point of the cross 

hairs  is  the measurement value of the sample.

 

Wipe off the sample with a soft, 

ling-free tissue paper. 

7

 

When measurement is completed, be sure that any sample on the prism surface and 

surrounding areas are completely wiped off with tissue paper moistened with water, 

then wipe dry with tissue. 

8

 

Turn off the power supply switch of the DR-M2.  Confirm that nothing is indicated on 

the display section. 

9

 

If used, turn off the power supply switch of the temperature bath. 

Summary of Contents for DR-M2

Page 1: ...ece and turn the measurement knob so that the boundary line is centered at the intersection point of the cross hairs Confirm that the temperature is 20 0 0 2 The display will indicate the refractive index of the sample being measured 4 Press the SELECT key to display 1 in the mode indicator Set the function mode number to 4 with the key Press the SET key and the refractive index at the present bou...

Page 2: ...lint free tissue to remove all traces of the contact liquid Keep the instruction manual of the DR M2 for quick reference 2 Daily check Turn on the power supply switch and if 20 0 0 2 is indicated on the display of the temperature indicator perform the reference point adjustment with distilled water By performing reference point adjustment with distilled water measurements with the DR M2 can be tak...

Page 3: ...h new ones 6 In the event of a malfunction failure When operational malfunction abnormalities of the DR M2 occurs check the operation of the DR M2 by the following procedure After turning on the DR M2 check the technical malfunction by applying step 2 Daily check and adjustment with distilled water and measurement of a solution example Brix 10 nD 1 3478 of a known concentration 6 1 Check Procedure...

Page 4: ... the preceding clause 2 Failure in machinery or parts When the DR M2 does not operate properly due to mechanical trouble under the same measuring conditions degradation of the parts inside the unit and or failure is assumed The DR M2 may be in need of repair a Consult with the supervisor of the refractometer b Record the trouble on an operating work report c Contact the trading company that you pu...

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