Misco PA202X-801-802 Beer Refractometer - Plato & Specific Gravity (D 20/20 C)

Overview

This specialized instrument, the Misco PA202X-801-802 Beer Refractometer, is a dual-scale digital refractometer designed for accurate wort analysis in beer brewing. This refractometer precisely measures both °Plato and Specific Gravity (D 20/20 °C), providing brewers with essential data for monitoring and controlling the brewing process.

The Misco PA202X-801-802 Beer Refractometer addresses the need for accurate wort measurement, offering a significant improvement over less precise methods. While all Plato refractometers rely on the sucrose-refractive index relationship, this instrument enhances accuracy by employing a Specific Gravity scale scientifically derived from a beer model that accounts for wort's complex sugar profile, primarily influenced by maltose. This provides more accurate Specific Gravity readings compared to sucrose-based refractometers and eliminates the need for manual corrections.

This dual-scale digital beer refractometer offers numerous benefits for both professional and home brewers. Its Pro-Brewing Scales™ are specifically calibrated for wort, ensuring greater accuracy. The instrument requires only a small sample size and delivers near-instantaneous digital readouts on a large backlit LCD display. Its advanced OPTICAL-ENGINE® technology ensures precision and durability, while automatic temperature compensation and automatic water calibration simplify operation. This refractometer empowers brewers with the tools to optimize their process and achieve consistent results.

Key Features

• Dual-Scale Measurement: Precisely measures both °Plato and Specific Gravity (D 20/20 °C) in wort.
• Accurate Wort Specific Gravity: Specific Gravity scale is scientifically derived from a beer model, providing more accurate readings than sucrose-based refractometers.
• Fast and Convenient: Requires only a small sample and provides near-instantaneous digital readouts on a large backlit LCD display.
• Advanced Optical Technology: Features MISCO's OPTICAL-ENGINE® with high-precision sapphire optics for enhanced accuracy and durability.
• Automatic Calibration and Temperature Compensation: Automatically calibrates to water and provides automatic temperature compensation for accurate readings between 10 and 40 °C (50 to 104 °F).

Specifications

• Scales:
  • Beer (Wort) Plato
  • Beer (Wort) (D20/20 °C)
• Beer (Wort) Plato (Scale# 801):
  • UoM: Plato
  • Range: 0 to 30
  • Resolution: 0.1
  • Precision: 0.1
• Beer (Wort) (D20/20 °C) (Scale# 802):
  • UoM: Specific Gravity (D20/20)
  • Range: 1.000 to 1.127
  • Resolution: 0.001
  • Precision: 0.001

Applications

This Beer Refractometer is an essential tool for brewery chemists and quality control technicians in commercial breweries, ensuring accurate wort analysis throughout the brewing process. It is also invaluable for brewmasters and fermentation specialists monitoring gravity changes during mashing and fermentation. Homebrewers and craft brewers can use this refractometer to achieve greater precision and consistency in their beer production. Furthermore, brewing scientists and researchers studying wort composition and fermentation will find this instrument helpful for their work.

Performance and Characteristics

The Misco PA202X-801-802 Beer Refractometer delivers highly accurate and reliable measurements of °Plato and Specific Gravity in wort. Its Pro-Brewing Scales™ provide superior accuracy, especially for Specific Gravity, compared to general-purpose refractometers. The OPTICAL-ENGINE® technology enhances precision and durability. The automatic temperature compensation ensures accurate readings across a range of temperatures relevant to brewing. The digital display provides clear and unambiguous results, minimizing the risk of errors. The instrument's fast measurement time and small sample size requirements improve efficiency in both laboratory and brewing environments.

Additional Information

This Misco digital refractometer utilizes optical technology to determine the refractive index of wort, which is then correlated to °Plato and Specific Gravity values. The key advantage lies in the Specific Gravity scale's calibration for wort's unique sugar profile, primarily maltose, rather than sucrose. This calibration is essential for accurate Specific Gravity readings. The OPTICAL-ENGINE® incorporates sapphire optics for improved temperature sensing and a high-resolution detector array for precise measurements. Automatic water calibration simplifies setup and ensures ongoing accuracy. The instrument also offers multilingual display options for enhanced user convenience. Proper maintenance and calibration, as outlined in the manufacturer's documentation, are essential for optimal performance and longevity.

Kit Contents

• 1 x Misco PA202X-801-802 Beer Refractometer

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