Misco PA203X-009-800-801-802-804 Beer Refractometer - Plato, Dissolved Solids, Specific Gravity (D 20/20 C), Brewer's Points, and Propylene Glycol Freeze Point C

Overview

This specialized instrument, the Misco PA203X-009-800-801-802-804 Beer Refractometer, is a multi-scale digital refractometer designed for precise measurements throughout the beer brewing process. This versatile tool accurately measures Plato, Dissolved Solids, Specific Gravity (D 20/20 °C), Brewer's Points, and Propylene Glycol Freeze Point (°C), providing brewers with comprehensive data from wort preparation to final product analysis.

The Misco Digital Beer Refractometer addresses the need for accurate and convenient measurement of key parameters in beer production. It replaces the limitations of traditional hydrometers and general-purpose refractometers, offering a digital solution tailored to the complex sugar profiles of wort. This refractometer eliminates the need for manual corrections and provides precise readings, ensuring quality control and consistency in brewing.

This multi-scale digital beer refractometer offers numerous benefits for both professional and home brewers. Its Pro-Brewing Scales™ are scientifically derived from a beer model, providing more accurate measurements than sucrose-based Brix refractometers. 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

• Multi-Scale Measurement: Measures Plato, Dissolved Solids, Specific Gravity (D 20/20 °C), Brewer's Points, and Propylene Glycol Freeze Point (°C) for comprehensive beer analysis.
• Accurate Wort Analysis: Pro-Brewing Scales™ are specifically designed for the complex sugar profile of wort, providing superior accuracy compared to Brix 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 and a high-definition detector array 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:
  • Propylene Glycol Freeze °C
  • Beer (Wort) Dissolved Solids
  • Beer (Wort) Plato
  • Beer (Wort) (D20/20 °C)
  • Beer (Wort) Brewer's Points
• Propylene Glycol Freeze °C (Scale# 009):
  • UoM: Freeze Point °C
  • Range: 0 to -51
  • Resolution: 1
  • Precision: 1
• Beer (Wort) Dissolved Solids (Scale# 800):
  • UoM: Dissolved Solids (Sugars)
  • Range: 0 to 30
  • Resolution: 0.1
  • Precision: 0.1
• 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
• Beer (Wort) Brewer's Points (Scale# 804):
  • UoM: Brewer's Points
  • Range: 0 to 127
  • Resolution: 0.1
  • Precision: 0.5

Applications

This Beer Refractometer is an essential tool for brewery chemists and quality control technicians in commercial breweries, ensuring consistent wort composition and final product quality. It is also invaluable for brewmasters and production managers optimizing brewing processes and monitoring fermentation. Homebrewers and craft brewers can use this refractometer to achieve greater precision and consistency in their brewing. Furthermore, beverage scientists and researchers studying beer production and analysis will find this instrument helpful for their investigations.

Performance and Characteristics

The Misco PA203X-009-800-801-802-804 Beer Refractometer delivers highly accurate and reliable measurements of key wort and beer parameters. Its Pro-Brewing Scales™ provide superior accuracy 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. 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 production settings.

Additional Information

This Misco digital refractometer utilizes optical technology to determine the refractive index of wort, which is then correlated to the various scales. The use of Pro-Brewing Scales™ tailored to the sugar composition of wort ensures greater accuracy than traditional Brix scales, which are based on sucrose solutions. The OPTICAL-ENGINE® incorporates sapphire optics for improved temperature sensing and a high-definition detector array for increased resolution. The instrument's automatic water calibration simplifies setup and ensures ongoing accuracy. The ability to display results in multiple languages enhances 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 PA203X-009-800-801-802-804 Beer Refractometer

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