1. Catalogs
  2. Rudolph Research Analytical
  3. Saccharimeter Selection Guide

Saccharimeter Selection Guide

Saccharimeter Selection Guide

Saccharimeter Selection Guide

Product catalog summary
Saccharimeter Selection Guide Overview
This document provides guidance on selecting saccharimeters for various sugar industry applications, emphasizing integrity, quality, and innovation from Rudolph Research Analytical.
Compliance and Accreditation
Saccharimeters comply with ICUMSA standards and are ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Key Features of AUTOPOL® Models
  • Dual Wavelengths: Models IIZ, 880, 880 Plus, and 880T measure at 589 nm and 880 nm.
  • Dilution and Cell Length Correction: Automatic adjustments for cell lengths and solution concentrations.
  • Automatic Calibration and Temperature Correction: Simplified calibration and built-in temperature correction.
Temperature Control with TempTrol™
TempTrol™ technology offers precise temperature control without a water bath, suitable for air-conditioned labs.
Purity Software and Measurement Accuracy
Models provide 0.01°Z repeatability and accuracy, with software for purity and sucrose content calculations.
Model Specifications and Applications
  • Autopol® IZ: 0.02°Z accuracy at 589 nm.
  • Autopol® IIZ: Dual wavelengths for non-lead procedures.
  • Autopol® 589: 0.01°Z accuracy for lead clarifier applications.
  • Autopol® 880 and 880T: Dual wavelengths and optional TempTrol™.
Additional Solutions
Includes models for ethanol measurement and refractometers for Brix and RI measurements with electronic temperature control.
Specifications
Details on optical wavelengths, measuring modes, range, resolution, reproducibility, accuracy, and temperature control methods.
Measurement Capabilities
Measures optical rotation, specific rotation, concentration, sugar degrees, and user-defined scales with high resolution.
Temperature Control
Achieved through external water baths or TempTrol™ system, maintaining accuracy within ±0.2°C for the Autopol 880T model.
User Interface and Display
Features touchscreen interfaces and various display options, including graphics LCD and color TFT screens.
Data and Connectivity
Offers data storage and communication interfaces, including RS232, USB ports, and advanced connectivity options.
Calibration and Sensitivity
Automatic calibration via touchscreen, measuring samples with low transmittance up to OD 4.0.
Physical Dimensions and Weight
Details on dimensions and weights for operating and shipping conditions, highlighting compactness.
Recommendations
Suggests choosing a saccharimeter based on budget and application needs, with specific models recommended for varying accuracy requirements.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Saccharimeter Selection Guide-1

Solutions for the Sugar Industry Saccharimeter Selection Guide Solutions for: • Cane sugar milling and refining • Beet sugar milling and refining • Invert sugar • Liquid sugar • Confectionary sugar • Molasses • Brown sugar United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology • Ethanol NVLAP LAB CODE: 200898-0 Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 ICUMSA, OMIL and K157 Compliant Compliance with: •ICUMSA Rudolph Research Analytical, serving its customers with Integrity, Quality, and Innovation for over fifty years.

 Open the catalog to page 1
Saccharimeter Selection Guide-2

Saccharimeter Solutions The AUTOPOL® 589, 880, 880 Plus and 880T provide 0.01°Z repeatability and accuracy, time proven measurement technology and the critical features necessary for sugar analysis. Features Sugar Chemists Demand Rudolph Research Analytical knows that Sugar Technologists around the world demand 24 hour operation, 7 days a week. Regardless of the accuracy and budget demands, Rudolph Research has a solution. The reason we understand the sugar industry’s demands and requirements is because Rudolph has been serving the industry since 1940. Throughout those fifty plus years of service,...

 Open the catalog to page 2
Saccharimeter Selection Guide-3

Choosing a Cell and a Calibration Standard Temperature measurement probe Probe port Temperature probe Waste exit Measure point Waste exit Probe port for temperature measurement Attached to chamber Temperature All Autopol Saccharimeters come with a Temperature Probe so that sample temperature can be displayed and printed. The temperature probe is built into the sample compartment and can be inserted into the polarimeter cell. Automation and continuous sampling Cells are available in 25mm, 50mm, 100mm and 200mm optical pathlengths with necessary fittings for any application. Pour in sampling with...

 Open the catalog to page 3
Saccharimeter Selection Guide-4

Specification Highlights • Purity Software: Optional with PC only • Measurement Range: ±259°Z, ±89.9°Arc • Accuracy: 0.02°Z • emperature Correction: 20°C, 27.5°C or T user defined • Built-in Thermo Probe: Standard • Wavelength: 589nm • Prism: Glan Thompson Calcite Features and Benefits For 0.02°Z accuracy applications where budget is critical and 589 nm is the only wavelength needed. This instrument is popular for sugar applications that do not require ICUMSA measurement at the 880 nanometer wavelength. Rudolph does not use plastic polarizers on its less expensive models like other manufacturers...

 Open the catalog to page 4
Saccharimeter Selection Guide-5

Measuring Purity Purity software is standard on the Autopol® 589, 880, 880 Plus and 880T, just add a Refractometer and read BRIX, POL and PURITY simultaneously on the Autopol’s® large LCD backlit display. Autopol® 880 Dual Wavelength Saccharimeter Large LCD Backlit Display Shown with pour in sampling Shown with drop sampling (Pour in sampling is optional) Sample Specific Programs The AUTOPOL® models 589, 880, 880 Plus and 880T come with purity software and an unlimited number of sample specific programs which can be pre-defined for specific juices. This capability is advantageous in factory environments...

 Open the catalog to page 5
Saccharimeter Selection Guide-6

Choosing A Saccharimeter Rudolph makes it easy to match a saccharimeter to your budget and application. The Autopol IZ and IIZ were designed for limited budget applications where 0.02°Z (ISS) accuracy are sufficient. For the more demanding accuracy applications, Rudolph offers the Autopol 589, 880, 880 Plus and 880T models that have ±0.01°Z (ISS) accuracy, OD 4.0 dark sample penetration power and feature rich software. Optical Wavelengths Wavelength Selection Measuring Mode Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation, Concentration, Sugar Degrees, °Z (ISS), User Defined Scale Measuring Range Resolution...

 Open the catalog to page 6
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.