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HI96841

Refractometer for  

Beer Measurements

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for HI96841

Page 1: ...HI96841 Refractometer for Beer Measurements INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...this instrument as well as a precise idea of its versatility If you need additional technical information do not hesitate to e mail us at tech hannainst com or view our worldwide contact list at www...

Page 3: ...ons Principle of Operation Functional Description Display Elements Measurement Guidelines Calibration Procedure Measurement Procedure Making a Standard Brix Solution To Change Temperature Unit Battery...

Page 4: ...field Tempe rature in C or F is displayed simultaneously with the measurement on the large dual level display along with icons for Low Power and other helpful message codes Key features include Dual l...

Page 5: ...0 0 and 40 0 C 50 0 104 0 F Measurement Time Approximately 1 5 seconds Minimum Sample Volume 100 L cover prism totally Light Source Yellow LED Sample Cell Stainless Steel ring and flint glass prism Ca...

Page 6: ...efraction When passing from a material with a higher to lower refractive index there is a critical angle at which an incoming beam of light can no longer refract but will instead be reflected off the...

Page 7: ...tisusedasanindicatorofthepotentialalcoholic strength of a beer The HI96841 converts the refractive index reading to Plato based on the tables maintained by the International Commission forUniformMetho...

Page 8: ...P VIEW 9 8 8 Battery Cover 9 Battery Compartment BOTTOM 1 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 2 Secondary Display 3 Primary Display 4 READ Key User Measurement 5 ZERO Key User Calibration 6 ON OFF 7 Stainless...

Page 9: ...Tag 4 SETUP Factory Calibration Tag 5 CAL Calibration Tag 6 Measurement Unit 7 Automatic Temperature Compensation blinkswhentemperatureexceeds10 0 40 0 C 50 0 104 0 Frange 8 Temperature Units 9 Secon...

Page 10: ...es most organic solvents and extremely hot or cold solutions Particulate matter in a sample may scratch the prism Absorb sample with a soft tissue and rinse sample well with deionized or distilled wat...

Page 11: ...remaining battery life When LCD displays dashes the instrument is ready 2 Using a plastic pipette fill the sample well with distilled or deionized water Make sure the prism is completely covered Note...

Page 12: ...tandard with a soft tissue Use care not to scratch the prism surface Dry the surface completely The instrument is ready for sample measurement Note If the instrument is turned off the calibration will...

Page 13: ...low thermal equilibration 3 Press the READ key The result is displayed in units of Plato Note The last measurement value will be displayed until the next sample is measured or the instrument is turned...

Page 14: ...into the container Add distilled or deionized water to the container so the total weight of the solution is 100g Note Solutionsabove60 Brixneedtobevigorouslystirredorshaken and heated in a water bath...

Page 15: ...ey continuously for approximately 15 seconds The LCD will display the all segment screen followed by a screen with the model number on the primary display and the version number on the secondary displ...

Page 16: ...ff Turn instrument upside down and remove the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise Extract the battery from its location Replace with new 9V battery making certain to observe polarity Insert t...

Page 17: ...t LO primary display Cal segment ON Temperature exceeds ATC low limit 10 0 C during calibration t HI primary display Cal segment ON Temperature exceeds ATC high limit 40 0 C during calibration Air Pr...

Page 18: ...18 ACCESSORIES Code Description HI4020 11 50 Brix Standard 10 mL HI740157P Plastic refilling pipette 20 pcs HI740029P 9V battery 10 pcs MAN96841 05 17...

Page 19: ...mber and the nature of the problem If the repair is not covered by the warranty you will be notified of the charges incurred If the instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments first obtain a Ret...

Page 20: ...ents Inc Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket RI 02895 USA www hannainst com Local Office Hanna Instruments USA 270 George Washington Highway Smithfield RI 02917 Phone 800 426 6287...

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