PCE Brix refractometer PCE-DRB 1

The most convenient way to determine how much sugar is in a liquid is with a digital Brix sugar refractometer. The digital Brix sugar refractometer from PCE Instruments is a hand-held measuring device that was specially designed to carry out a precise analysis of sugar-containing solutions. In this way With the support of the Brix sugar refractometer, the user can carry out an uncomplicated quality control and check the sugar concentration in a liquid.The Brix unit of measurement is mainly used in the fruit industry and determines the relative density of liquids.The Brix sugar refractometer is a precision measuring device that is based on the measurement of the refractive index of a liquid and ensures maximum reliability even under difficult measurement conditions.The user can measure the sugar content in a liquid with the support of the Brix refractometer even with a small amount of sample To obtain an accurate result, it is sufficient to trickle four to five drops into the funnel-shaped stainless steel well of the measuring device. A prism is mounted in the sample well, and the sugar content is measured in this way by means of light refraction. The internal light source also allows measurements under artificial light conditions. Artificial light can quickly cause measurement errors when using an analogue Brix sugar refractometer.

The ambient temperature has a major influence on the measurement result. The influence of temperature during use is compensated internally by the Brix sugar refractometer. After this automatic temperature compensation (10 to 40 °C), the measurement result is displayed quickly and precisely on the large, easy-to-read LC display of the Brix sugar refractometer. The large measuring range of the Brix sugar refractometer extends from 0 to 90% Brix. In addition, the display of the Brix sugar refractometer provides information about the measured temperature of the liquid (0 to 40 °C) and the refractive index (1.3330 to 1.5177 nD) thanks to an integrated temperature display. The glass prism of the digital Brix sugar refractometer, which is enclosed in the stainless steel recess, can be cleaned quickly and easily before and after the measurement and is sealed with a plastic prism cover.

The Brix Sugar Refractometer was designed to protect the glass prism from damage. The convenient three-button operation guarantees user-friendly operation. In order to save the battery of the Brix sugar refractometer, the digital Brix refractometer is equipped with an automatic switch-off. When not in use, the Brix sugar refractometer switches off automatically after one minute. A few drops of distilled water are enough to calibrate the Brix sugar refractometer yourself at the push of a button. Areas of application A Brix sugar refractometer is an optical measuring device that allows the user to determine the mixing ratio of numerous different solutions. The areas of application of the Brix sugar refractometer range from fruit harvesting to fruit sorting and appraisal to quality control. During the fruit harvest, for example, the Brix sugar refractometer can be used to determine whether the fruit is ripe enough to be harvested. The Brix sugar refractometer can also be used for incoming inspection. Other areas of application can be found in the food industry for checking ingredients and compliance with various standards. The Brix sugar refractometer from PCE Instruments is suitable for reliable instant analysis, is versatile and easy to use. With the help of the digital Brix refractometer, liquids containing sugar can be checked quickly and easily. Thanks to its user-friendly handling, the Brix Sugar Refractometer is ideal for determining the sugar content in juices and other liquids containing sugar within seconds.

Thanks to the handy and robust design, the Brix sugar refractometer can be used anytime and anywhere. Its ease of use and waterproof housing make the Brix Sugar Refractometer irreplaceable when checking liquids. Calibration of the Brix Refractometer PCE-DRB 1 Before use, you should calibrate the refractometer to ensure that the following readings are correct. Calibration is very easy, you only need distilled water as a reference liquid. Before calibrating or measuring, you should check that the sample well is clean and free of residues. If necessary, you can clean the sample well with a lint-free, soft paper or cloth. Then make sure that the refractometer is on a flat, level surface and that both the refractometer and the distilled water are at room temperature. With the SCALE button you can switch between the measurement parameters Brix - scale S01 and refractive index - scale S02. Be sure to calibrate the measurement parameter that you will use for the following measurement. Of course, you can also calibrate both measurement parameters one after the other. To do this, start the refractometer, add 4 to 5 drops of distilled water to the sample well, close the cover and select the calibration function with the CAL button. If the calibration is successful, 0.0% appears for the Brix scale S01 or 1.3330 RI for the refractive index scale S02. The refractometer can detect the following errors during the calibration process and display them as an error code: Calibration temperature outside the measuring range 0 to 40 °C, wrong liquid, missing liquid or hardware problem. In the event that the refractometer cannot be successfully calibrated, you can send the device to our repair service for examination.