PCE Salinity Refractometer PCE-DRS 2

The digital salinity refractometer from PCE Instruments has been specially developed to perform precise analysis of aqueous solutions. Thus, with the support of the salinity refractometer, the user can perform uncomplicated quality controls and determine, for example, the proportion of sodium chloride in liquid food or the salt content in aquariums. The salinity refractometer is a precision measuring instrument based on the measurement of the refractive index of a liquid.

With the help of the salinity refractometer, the user can measure the salt concentration in a liquid with just a small sample amount. To obtain a meaningful result, it is sufficient to drip a few drops of the liquid into the stainless steel well of the meter. A prism is enclosed in the sample well, and the salt content is measured in this way by means of light refraction. The integrated light source in the digital salinity refractometer prevents measurement errors that are quickly triggered by artificial light such as fluorescent lamps in an analog salinity refractometer.

The measurement result is displayed quickly and precisely on the large, easy-to-read LC display of the salinity refractometer after automatic temperature compensation (10 to 40 °C). The user of the refractometer can choose between different measuring units: Salinity (0 to 100.00 %), Chlorine Content (0 to 57 %), Specific Gravity (1.000 to 1.070) and Refractive Index (1.3330 to 1.3530 nD). In addition, the display provides information about the measured temperature of the liquid thanks to an integrated temperature indicator. The glass prism of the digital salinity refractometer, which is enclosed in the stainless steel well, can be cleaned quickly and easily before and after measurement and is closed with a plastic prism cover.

The manufacturer has designed the salinity refractometer to protect the glass prism from damage. The convenient three-button operation guarantees user-friendly handling and virtually eliminates the possibility of operating the salinity refractometer incorrectly. The manufacturer has equipped the digital salinity refractometer with an automatic switch-off function to conserve the meter’s battery. When not in use, the salinity refractometer automatically turns off after one minute. If necessary, the user can calibrate the salinity refractometer himself at any time by adding a few drops of distilled water to the measuring well and triggering the calibration by pressing a button. Applications A refractometer is an optical measuring instrument with which the user can determine the refractive index of liquid or solid substances.

The salinity refractometer from PCE Instruments is used in many areas thanks to its wide range of applications. One field of application of the digital salinity refractometer is for example in food production. Here, the precision measuring instrument is used to control brines, canned vegetables, soups, juices and many other products. The salt content refractometer is also used in tramway maintenance shops to check the preparation of de-icing agents during winter maintenance. The measuring instrument is also suitable for checking the sodium chloride content in seawater aquariums. Thanks to its user-friendly handling, the salinity refractometer is ideal for determining the salt content in liquids within seconds. Thanks to its handy and robust design, the salinity refractometer can be used anytime and anywhere. Its simple operation, the waterproof housing and the flexible application possibilities make the salinity refractometer irreplaceable in many processes in food production, in research, in clinical laboratories but also in the hobby sector and provide the user with important decision-making aids within seconds.