The VRFM340-M is a high-precision refractometer with a 4" color display, USB/LAN connectivity, and 3 decimal place Brix precision, perfect for demanding food and beverage applications.
Features:
- Tactile & robust keypad
- Flat prism surface for easy cleaning.
- Wide beam scan for non-homogenous samples
- Three decimal place Brix precision* (6 d.p. RI)
- Clear 4” display with alphanumeric keypad
- RFID user clearance
- Automatic sample read
These refractometers feature a durable membrane crafted from chemical and scratch-resistant polyester, offering a tactile and user-friendly interface with large, clear buttons and a 4" high-resolution screen. This design facilitates smooth operation in factory settings, aided by the latest GUI and on-screen prompts, making tasks like Method loading, calibration, and routine maintenance accessible even for new staff members.
Incorporating standard RFID swipe technology, these refractometers ensure operator clearance and maintain a log of functions, particularly beneficial in FDA-regulated environments following 21 CFR Part 11 or adhering to best practices like HACCP.
Measurement options with the RFM300-M encompass both familiar measuring modes and a straightforward Methods system with one-touch configuration for scale, temperature, and data storage. They can store up to 8000 results alongside preset limits, serving as an audit tool. Users can either define custom Methods or select from the onboard library. For instance, the 'Coffee Solids' Method enables input of coffee type and daily offsets, ensuring that the refractometer's %TS measurements in the factory align with laboratory tests for freeze-drying process configuration, ultimately producing high-quality instant coffee powder.
Refractive Index - Scale | 1.32 – 1.58 | Sugar (°Brix) - Scale | 0-100 |
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Refractive Index - Resolution | 0.000001 (selectable up to 6 d.p.) | Sugar (°Brix) - Resolution | 0.01/0.001 (selectable up to 3 d.p.) |
Refractive Index - Accuracy | ±0.00002 (1.32 – 1.38 RI)/±0.00004 (1.38 – 1.58 RI) | Sugar (°Brix) - Accuracy | ±0.010 (0 – 30 °Brix) / ±0.030 (30 – 100 °Brix) |
Refractive Index -Precision (Reproducibility) | ± 0.000005 (6 d.p.) | Sugar (°Brix) - Precision (Reproducibility) | ± 0.005 (3 d.p.) |
User Scale Library | 20+ pre-programmed scales including HFCS (3), sugar (4), sucrose SG (3), NaCl, Butyro, Wine Must (5), Urine SG (3), PHR-MEAN and more; plus customer programmable user scales via PC. | Reading Time | Minimum 4 seconds (dependant on precision required) |
Measuring Temperature Range | 0°C or 10°C below ambient whichever is greater to 70°C | Temperature sensor accuracy | ± 0.03 °C |
Sample Temperature Stability | ± 0.05 °C | Sucrose (°Brix) - Temperature Compensation | 6 – 80 °C |
AG Fluids - Temperature Compensation | 6 – 40 °C | User-defined - Temperature Compensation | Simple coefficient (units/ °C) or polynomial function |
Temperature Stability Checks | None/delay time/repeatability/ Smart (independently selectable by Method) | Sample Illumination | Light Emitting Diode 589nm (100,000+ hours) |
Prism / Dish | Artificial Sapphire / Stainless Steel 316 / PEEK (spill barrier) | Prism Seal | Silicon/Resin |
Interfaces | 4 x USB (A), 1 x Ethernet, RS232 via USB adaptor (optional accessory) | Power | Instrument: 24 V DC, ±5%, <2A / External PSU: 100-240V, 50-60Hz (supplied) |
Humidity Range | <90% RH (non-condensing) |