Food and Sugar Polarimeter
The Rudolph Research Analytical Autopol I is designed for less demanding applications
Sugar and food polarimeter
Sample temperature probe
High quality polarizing prisms
Easy to clean
Sugar Quality Control
The Autopol I is a food and sugar polarimeter and can be used in less demanding applications where the budget is critical, but quality is still important. The Autopol I is a single wavelength instrument operating at 589nm. The 589nm wavelength is often referred to as the Sodium D-Line.
The Autopol I features a built in thermoprobe for temperature measurement and is manufactured using the same high quality Glan Thompson Calcite Polarizers used in high accuracy models.
Applications: Vitamins, Nutraceuticals, Starch, Lactose in Milk, Flavours, Fragrances, Chemicals, Invert Sugar
Advanced Technology
High quality polarizing prisms are important because prisms are two of the most critical optical components in the polarimeter. Polaroid prisms are made of a polymeric plastic where the molecules are stretched and oriented in a specific direction so as to linearly polarize light. These types of plastic sheet polarizers are very inexpensive and are vulnerable to heat, warp over time, deteriorate from moisture, and also have greater light absorption than Calcite Polarizers. In many cases, the plastic polarizers must be replaced in 3- 5 years.
Glan Thompson Calcite Polarizers are comprised of a carbon crystalline structure similar to diamond and have excellent light transmission characteristics. The quality of these prisms is so good, Rudolph guarantees its prisms over the life of the sugar polarimeter.
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The Autopol I is available for a short term trial.
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Polarimeter Sample Temperature
The Autopol I comes with a temperature probe so that sample temperature can be displayed and printed. The Autopol I-T version features the TempTrol temperature control system.
Optional Accessories
The Autopol I includes a 100mm or 200mm glass sample cell. A full range of optional sugar Polarimeter accessories are available.
Also available the Autopol II and Autopol III
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Specification
Measuring Mode: Optical Rotation Specific Rotation Specific Rotation Plus Concentration User Defined Scale Sugar Degrees °Z(ISS)
Measuring Scale: Degrees Arc Optical Rotation
Resolution: 0.01° Arc Optical Rotation 0.01% Concentration 0.01 Specific Rotation
Accuracy: 0.01° Arc Optical Rotation 0.03°Z (ISS) Sugar Degrees
AP Acccuracy Option: Resolution: 0.001° Arc Optical Rotation Reproducibility: 0.002° Arc Optical Rotation Accuracy ±0.004° Arc Optical Rotation
AP Resolution Option: AP Selectable Resolution: 0.01, 0.001° Arc
Reproducibility: 0.01° Arc Optical Rotation
Measuring Range Arc Optical Rotation: ± 89.99°
Measuring Range Arc Specific Rotation:± 999.99°
Measuring Range Concentration: 0-99.9%
Prism: Glan Thompson Calcite
Optical Wavelengths: 589nms
Wavelength Selection: Fixed
Temperature Control: By external water bath (Standard) TempTrol™ Automatic Electronic Heating & Cooling 15° – 40°C ±0.2° (Optional)
Temperature Probe Measurement Range: 10° – 100°C
Temperature Probe Measurement Accuracy: ±0.1°C
Measurement Time: Average 5 measurements in less than 25 seconds
Light Source: Tungsten-halogen 6V, 20W, avg. 2,000 hour life
Optional Light Source: LED 20-30 mA 100,000 hr. avg. life
Sample Chamber: Accepts sample tubes up to 200mm
Data Storage: 32 GB Non-removable Compact Flash
Communication Interface: 3- USB Ports, 1-USB 3.0 2- RS232 serial ports, Ethernet Port for Network Communication
Calibration: Automatic calibration via touch screen
Operating System: Windows Embedded
Polarimeter Display: 8 inch colour, 800 x 600 pixel resolution with 400 nits of brightness.
User Interface: Touchscreen
Automatic Sensitivity Control: Measures samples with transmittance as low as 0.01% (up to O.D. 4.0)
Calendar/Clock Functions: Battery-backed clock; time and date sent to computer and printer
Input Power: 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 617mm W x 323mm H x 432mm D
Weight: 19.05 kg