LACHOI benchtop digital brix auto refractometer drug automatic 0 50 brix meter refractometers function
The Whirl-pak LACHOI Benchtop Digital Brix Refractometer is a high-precision, automatic laboratory instrument designed for the rapid measurement of sugar concentration and refractive index. With a dedicated range of 0–50% Brix, this unit is optimized for the pharmaceutical and food industries, providing “drug-grade” accuracy for testing syrups, emulsions, and clinical samples with automated temperature stabilization.
Description
Description
The LACHOI Benchtop Digital series (often referenced as the LC-DRT or MDX-101 series) is a professional-grade alternative to handheld units, offering superior stability and repeatability for stationary lab use. It utilizes a high-sensitivity linear CMOS sensor and a 589nm LED light source to capture the refractive index of a sample and convert it into a digital Brix reading in under 2 seconds.
Designed with a compact “mini-benchtop” footprint, it features a stainless steel prism well and a sapphire glass surface that resists scratching from harsh chemicals or high-concentration “drug” samples. Its automatic nature eliminates the subjectivity of visual readings, making it ideal for strict quality control protocols.
Key Features
Precision Measurement Range: Focused range of 0.0 to 50.0% Brix and Refractive Index ($nD$) from 1.3330 to 1.4200, perfect for low-to-mid concentration samples.
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Features a built-in sensor that automatically adjusts readings for temperature fluctuations between 10°C and 40°C, ensuring data consistency regardless of ambient lab conditions.
High-End Optical Design: Equipped with a sapphire prism—significantly harder and more durable than standard glass—and a stainless steel sample well for easy cleaning and chemical resistance.
Rapid Results & Mean Value Function: Delivers a reading in just 1.5 to 2 seconds. Advanced models include a “15-read loop” that displays the average (mean) value for highly accurate results on non-homogenous samples.
Micro-Volume Detection: Requires only a tiny sample size (2–5 drops or approx. 0.3ml) to provide a full analysis, minimizing waste of expensive pharmaceutical or chemical reagents.
Intelligent Digital Display: A large, clear LCD screen shows the Brix percentage, Refractive Index ($nD$), temperature ($°C/°F$), and battery life simultaneously.
Robust & Waterproof: Features an IP65-rated sensor area, allowing the prism to be rinsed directly with water after use without damaging the internal electronics.