Refractometers are used to measure the sugar content of grape must before fermentation. During fermentation, sugars in grape must are converted into alcohol. Pre-fermentation Brix readings are a reliable indicator for the finished alcohol level. Although Brix is a popular sugar scales for winemakers worldwide, there are other scales for measuring grape must.
- Grape growers
- Wine cooperatives (sorting grape must)
- Wineries (purchasing grape must)
- Buyers for grape must
Specifications
Model | PAL-79S | PAL-80S | PAL-84S | PAL-86S | PAL-87S |
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Cat.No. | 4479 | 4480 | 4484 | 4486 | 4487 |
Scale | T.A.1990 Temperature |
T.A.1971 Temperature |
Baume Temperature |
Oe (GER) Brix Temperature |
Oe (Oechsle) Brix Temperature |
Measurement Range | T.A.1990 : 0.0 to 26.0% Temperature : 10.0 to 40.0°C |
T.A.1971 : 0.0 to 25.0% Temperature : 10.0 to 40.0°C |
Baume : 0.0 to 21.0° Temperature : 10.0 to 40.0°C |
Oe (GER) : 0 to 240° Brix : 0.0 to 53.0% Temperature : 10.0 to 40.0°C |
Oe (Oechsle) : 0 to 240° Brix : 0.0 to 53.0% Temperature : 10.0 to 40.0°C |
Resolution | T.A.1990 : 0.1% Temperature : 0.1°C |
T.A.1971 : 0.1% Temperature : 0.1°C |
Baume : 0.1° Temperature : 0.1°C |
Oe (GER) : 1° Brix : 0.1% Temperature : 0.1°C |
Oe (Oechsle) : 1° Brix : 0.1% Temperature : 0.1°C |
Measurement Accuracy | T.A.1990 : ± 0.2% Temperature : ±1°C |
T.A.1971 : ± 0.2% Temperature : ±1°C |
Baume : ± 0.2° Temperature : ±1°C |
Oe (GER) : ± 1° Brix : ± 0.2% Temperature : ±1°C |
Oe (Oechsle) : ± 1° Brix : ± 0.2% Temperature : ±1°C |
Temperature compensation range | 10 to 40°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) | 10 to 40°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) | 10 to 40°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) | 10 to 40°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) | 10 to 40°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) |
Ambient Temperature | 10 to 40°C | 10 to 40°C | 10 to 40°C | 10 to 40°C | 10 to 40°C |
Measurement Time | 3 seconds | 3 seconds | 3 seconds | 3 seconds | 3 seconds |
Power Supply | 2 × AAA Batteries | 2 × AAA Batteries | 2 × AAA Batteries | 2 × AAA Batteries | 2 × AAA Batteries |
International Protection Class | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. |
Dimensions & Weight | 5.5×3.1×10.9cm, 100g (Main Unit only) | 5.5×3.1×10.9cm, 100g (Main Unit only) | 5.5×3.1×10.9cm, 100g (Main Unit only) | 5.5×3.1×10.9cm, 100g (Main Unit only) | 5.5×3.1×10.9cm, 100g (Main Unit only) |
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Measurement RangeBrix : 0.0 to 53.0 %
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ResolutionBrix : 0.1%
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Measurement AccuracyBrix : ±0.2 %
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Ambient Temperature (°C)10 to 40
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ManufacturerAtago Co Ltd
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Country of OriginJapan
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ScaleTA 1990, TA 1971, KMW or Babo, Baume, OE (GER) and Brix, OE (Oechsle) and Brix
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Measurement Range0.0 to 26.0%, 0.0 to 25.0%, 0.0 to 40.0%, 0.0 to 21.0%, 0 to 240° and 0.0 to 53.0%
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Minimum Indication0.1%, 0.1°, 1° and 0.1%
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Measurement Accuracy±0.2%, ±0.2°, ±1° and ±0.2%
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ModelPAL-79S, PAL-80S, PAL-83S, PAL-84S, PAL-86S, PAL-87S