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MA872 Digital Fructose Refractometer
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Significance of Use
Thank you for choosing Milwaukee. This instruction manual will
provide you the necessary information for correct use of the meter.
The
MA872
is an optical instrument that employs the measurement
of refractive index to determine the % Fructose in aqueous
solutions. The method is both simple and quick. Samples from
expressed, reconstituted or concentrated juice are measured
after a simple user calibration with deionized or distilled water.
Within seconds the instrument measures the refractive index of
the sample and converts it to % by weight concentration units.
The
MA872
digital refractometer eliminates the uncertainity
associated with mechanical refractometers and is easily portable
for measurements in the plant.
The measurement technique and temperature compensation
employ methodology recommended in the ICUMSA Methods Book
(Internationally recognized body for Sugar Analysis).
Temperature (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:
y
Dual-level LCD
y
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
y
Easy setup and storage
y
Battery operation with Low Power indicator (BEPS)
y
Automatically turns off after 3 minutes of non-use.
Remove the instrument from the packing materials and examine
carefully to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping. If
any damage has occurred, notify your Dealer.
Each
MA872
instrument is supplied with:
y
9 V battery
y
Instruction manual
Note:
Save all packing material until you are sure that the
instrument functions correctly. A defective instrument must be
returned in its original packing.
