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Uploading Custom Channels

To upload a custom channel, begin by connecting the Mark III to a computer as described un-

der Computer Interface and follow the steps below. 

- Once the connection to the computer has been made, type the command “autoplus” and  

  press the return key on the computer key board. 

- If the computer link is successful and the baud rates match appropriately the return on the  

  computer display will be:

 

Enter -99 to erase all channels, -X to erase channel X, 0 to cancel or begin 

 

custom channel file upload

- Select 

File

, then 

Send File

, from the pull down menu located on the computer interface   

  screen.

- Browse through your directories to locate the desired custom channel file to select it and  

  select open to load file.

- To check that the file loaded correctly type Channeldata X. X represents the location of where  

  the channel has been stored from 2 through 15. If successfully loaded the channel data will be  

  displayed as it appears in the text file.

- To delete a stored custom channel, follow the instructions above and type “autoplus”. Re 

  move files by typing -99 to remove all channels or -X to remove a specific file, and press the  

  enter key on your computer key board.

Custom Channel Activation

The Mark III has the capabilities to measure additional products using custom channels. These 

channels represent scales that have been developed to measure a specific product. Optional 

channels can be selected only after they have been uploaded from a PC to the Mark III. The 

following describes the Mark III custom channel possibilities. 

Channel 1 – ICUMSA BRIX

The Mark III is pre-programmed at the factory with channel 1 to read % Sucrose or “Brix” scale 

per the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA). Tempera-

ture Corrected (TC) readings in channel 1 are valid for Sucrose only! This channel cannot be 

altered.

Channel 2 – 15, User Programmable

 

User programmable, or custom channels as they are commonly referred to, 

may be programmed using your own Refractive index, Temperature and per-

cent Solids data. Custom channels can include definitions for units of mea

-

sure such as specific gravity, % protein, g/ml, etc. To access and activate 

a stored custom channel advance to the Menu Options, Channel screen. 

Select from the displayed channel options and press the          key to activate 

the highlighted custom channel.

For a complete list of custom channels available from Reichert, please visit our web site at 

www.reichertai.com. Click on “Applications” and open the document titled “Custom Scales Avail-

able”. To learn more about custom channel programming, request “Custom Channel Generation 

for Automatic Refractometer Line” from Reichert Analytical technical support.

Menu Options

- Channel

  - Sucrose

  - xxxxx

  - xxxxx

Содержание ABBE MARK III

Страница 1: ...ABBE MARK III REFRACTOMETER USER GUIDE...

Страница 2: ...instrument with the prism surfaces and instrument clean and dry to prevent premature failure of the prisms and seals due to any harmful effects from sample residue The instrument is programmed to rea...

Страница 3: ...Overview 6 Calibration 7 Set Point Calibration 7 Span Point Calibration 7 Editing Calibration Points 8 Operational Parameters Sample Temperature Effects on Readings 8 Automatic Temperature Correction...

Страница 4: ...III power input connector or the unit s power cord Damage to the Mark III instrument and or injury to the op erator may occur Warning The Mark III should be used in strict accordance with the instruc...

Страница 5: ...47 mm x 47 mm Illumination Six high intensity LED s Prism Assembly Stainless steel assembly with glass prisms Range Channel 1 1 3000 1 7000 nD 0 95 Brix per ICUMSA Readability 0 0001 nD 0 1 Brix Preci...

Страница 6: ...Focusing Eyepiece rotate to attain sharp focus of the X pattern and the shadowline Menu Key LCD Display Up Down Keys Select Key Read Key Illumination and Sample Prisms Shadowline Adjustment Knob rota...

Страница 7: ...p shadowline In these cases applying the sample with a rubber spatula to squeeze out trapped bubbles or lifting the upper prism sev eral times to remove the trapped air is required The following are t...

Страница 8: ...ch as contact lens material that can fit between the prisms when closed Solid samples must be shaped and polished correctly in order to be read The size of solid samples should be no larger than 35mm...

Страница 9: ...tion points These points can be chosen to either calibrate across the entire reading range of the instrument or to closely match a specific range where samples are typically read The instrument does n...

Страница 10: ...y lower ing the sample temperature will raise the refractive index This change in refractive index due to a change in temperature will cause an appar ent change in concentration unless the reading is...

Страница 11: ...me Computer Interface The Mark III includes two serial communications ports Fig 11 Both are DB9 position female connectors that are located on the left side of the instrument Data may be downloaded to...

Страница 12: ...products using custom channels These channels represent scales that have been developed to measure a specific product Optional channels can be selected only after they have been uploaded from a PC to...

Страница 13: ...ids Percent concentration Brix Solids TC Percent concentration temperature corrected Brix An alternate method of changing modes exists in the reading screen once a sample has been measured All that is...

Страница 14: ...s using the keys Time The time may be set in either AM PM or 24 00 00 format Use the or keys to change the displayed value To advance to the next time seqment use the key and the key to exit Date The...

Страница 15: ...ider flexibility Any tubing that is highly rigid may apply excessive force on the prism preventing it from closing completely This condition can adversely affect reading accuracy Note If a water bath...

Страница 16: ...ff with a suitable solvent to avoid possibly scratching the prism Use caution when removing samples or drying the prism Care and Cleaning Preparing the prism surfaces for samples is essential if consi...

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