Reichert AR6 Series Manuals

Reichert AR6 SERIES Automatic Refractometer 3 REICHERT AR6 SERIES Refractometers Instruction Manual Table of Contents Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................3 2.0 UNPACKING ..........................................3 3.0 SETUP ....................................................3 3.1 Electrical Considerations/Equipment Ratings ...........................................................3 3.2 Fuses .....................................................4 4.0 COMPONENTS ....................................4 5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........4 5.1 Preparing the Prism Surface for Samples .........................................................8 5.2 Applying the Sample and Taking Readings ........................................................8 6.0 DIAGNOSTICS ......................................8 7.0 CHANNELS ...........................................8 8.0 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ..................................8 9.0 WATER BATH ATTACHMENT ..............9 10.0 CARE AND CLEANING .......................9 10.1 Care of Prism Surface ........................9 11.0 LAMP REPLACEMENT .......................9 12.0 RS232C SERIAL PORT ......................9 13.0 PRINTER OUTPUT ..............................9 14.0 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................10 15.0 ACCESSORIES ..................................10 Please note that a refractometer is a high-precision optical instrument. It is absolutely necessary to properly maintain the refractometer to obtain the best possible accuracy. This includes thoroughly cleaning the prism and well after each sample, routinely calibrating the instrument, and replacing the lamp as necessary. 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the proper use and operation of the REICHERT AR6 Refractome- ter. The REICHERT AR6 is an automatic, bench-top refractometer with digital readout It measures % solids (Brix), % solids (Brix) – temperature compensated, refractive index and refractive index –temperature compen- sated (Sucrose). It can be used for applica- tions in the medical, pharmaceutical, industrial fluids, quality control, chemicals, plastics, petrochemicals and food/beverage industries. 2.0 UNPACKING Carefully remove the REICHERT AR6 from the packing box. The following accessories have been included with the instrument • Power cord • Dust cover - catalog No. 1310500-43 • Instruction manual • 13K41330 calibration oil Do not discard the packing materials. If for any reason it becomes necessary to store or ship your REICHERT AR6 Refractometer use the packing materials for protection against damage. 3.0 SET The REICHERT MODEL AR6Refractometer requires no assembly. The instrument should be positioned on a bench top. Care should be taken to place the instrument in an environ- ment with a stable temperature (i.e.: away from an air conditioner or water bath exhaust draft) and minimal vibration. As a safety precaution the power cord has been grounded to the chassis of the instrument. Never use an adapter that may interrupt the protective grounding. The instrument is equipped with a ventilation entrance in the base and an exhaust fan at the rear, keep these openings free of debris or obstruction. 3.1 Electrical Considerations/ Equipment Ratings REICHERT AR6 Refractometer incorporates an auto-sensing, switching AC power supply. IMPORTANT Before attempting to set up and operate the