Introduction
The document is a technical bulletin for the Autopol® III Automatic Polarimeter by Rudolph Research Analytical, designed for GLP/GMP laboratories. It highlights the instrument's ease of use, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.

Instrument Overview
The Autopol III is a dual-wavelength polarimeter offering pharmaceutical and research-grade accuracy with a simplified interface. It features a thermo probe with a glass coating for durability against high molar hydrochloric acids. The device provides a cGLP/GMP compliant printout, including sample temperature.

Accessory Packages

• Package A: Includes a 100mm, 6ml glass center fill cell and a stainless steel jacketed cell. Popular for its removable and cleanable cell windows, compatible with acids.
• Package B: Contains a 50mm glass jacketed fixed end cell and a 100mm glass center fill cell. Fused end cells are fragile but avoid improper assembly.
• Package C: Designed for small volume and durability, popular with universities. Cells have a lifetime warranty against breakage and are available in various lengths and volumes.

Specifications

• Measuring Modes: Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation, Concentration, °Z (ISS) Sugar Degrees.
• Measuring Range: ±89° Arc Optical Rotation.
• Resolution and Accuracy: 0.001° Arc Optical Rotation, with accuracy of 0.002° Arc up to 1°.
• Optical Wavelengths: 589nm, 546nm.
• Temperature Control: Available on Autopol V only, with a range of 10° - 40°C.
• Light Source: Tungsten-halogen 6V, 20W, with an average life of 2,000 hours.
• Data Storage and Communication: Available on Autopol V only, with RS232 serial ports and a parallel printer port.
• Display and Interface: 7.5cm x 10cm Graphics LCD with touchscreen interface.
• Power and Dimensions: Operates on 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, with specific operating and shipping dimensions and weights.

Measurement Data Example
The document provides an example of measurement data for a sucrose sample, detailing probe temperature, measurement values, and statistical analysis including average, standard deviation, maximum, and minimum values.

Conclusion
The Autopol III is a reliable and user-friendly polarimeter suitable for various laboratory settings, offering essential features and compliance with industry standards.