Alcolyzer Plus Spirits Alcohol Meter for Spirits ::: Unique Density & Concentration Meters
Alcolyzer Plus Spirits Alcohol Meter for Spirits Accurate spirits analysis ensures excellent product quality. Spirits analysis therefore constitutes an essential part of the daily work in the distillery. The new Alcolyzer Plus Spirits is the innovative measuring system which efficiently and precisely determines alcohol %vol, color and ph of spirits such as whisky, cognac, brandy, vodka, gin, tequila and rum: 4 Alcohol 4 Density (optional) 4 Color (optional) 4 ph value (optional) The Alcolyzer Plus Spirits from Anton Paar is an attractively priced, space-saving, virtually maintenance-free system which can grow to fit your needs. Adjustment/calibration and operation are simple. No special sample preparation is necessary. Measuring times are short and results highly accurate. Measuring systems There are 2 different measuring systems available: One for the laboratory and one for use at the production line. System for the laboratory The measuring system for the lab consists of the Alcolyzer Plus basic instrument, a DMA density meter and an SP-1m automatic sample changer. The sample changer loads up to 24 samples automatically into the system. The typical sample throughput is 15 samples per hour. While the Alcolyzer Plus determines the alcohol content, an Anton Paar oscillating U-tube density meter determines the density of the samples. The DMA 4500 is especially suitable for routine work; the DMA 5000 is usually chosen for research work due to its higher accuracy. These components are stacked on top of each other to take up minimum lab space. System for use at the production line The measuring system for quality control during production consists of the Alcolyzer Plus basic instrument with an integrated sample filling unit SF-1. The SF-1 utilizes a peristaltic pump for filling and replacing samples. The sample can be measured directly out of the bottle. An optional ph and color measurement can be integrated into both systems. The color measurement determines the light absorption of 430 nm of the spirits in the spectral range according to the EBC and ASBC standards. The ph sensor is attached to the side of the instrument and connected to the sample loop.
Features and Benefits 4 Easy to use 4 Only approx. 10 minutes start-up time per day 4 Quick and simple adjustment 4 No need for users to develop calibrations as is required by conventional NIR systems 4 Integrated solid-state thermostat, no manual setting of the temperature required 4 For samples from 35 up to 65 %vol alcohol 4 For spirits such as whisky, cognac, brandy, vodka, gin, tequila and rum. 4 Space-saving, compact, modular design 4 Virtually maintenance-free 4 Attractive price Options Bar code reader Allows comfortable sample identification. << Bar code reader Keyboard Allows comfortable sample identification and operation of the whole menu. Printer The results are printed out automatically after every measurement. << Keyboard << Printer
Operation The Alcolyzer Plus Spirits is simply adjusted with water and occasionally with an alcohol/water solution. This adjustment is valid for all types of spirits. The optional ph and color measuring devices are adjusted with appropriate standards. The measuring data are displayed and sent to a printer, PC or LIMS system. Up to 100 analyses can be stored in the system. Sample identification is either assigned automatically or entered via a keyboard or bar code reader. Principle The heart of the system is the patented, selective alcohol measurement (US 6,690,015 B1, AT 406 711): A narrow, highly alcohol-specific range of the NIR spectrum is evaluated using a specially developed, highly stable high-resolution spectrometer and suitable algorithms. In this particular spectral range, the influence of other spirits ingredients is so small that extremely accurate alcohol results are obtained. This new measuring method does not require the chemometric calibration procedures needed by traditional NIRbased instruments. Due to its selectivity the measuring method only requires adjustment/calibration with water and an alcohol/water solution.
Specifications Available methods Whisky Cognac For spirits such as whisky, vodka, gin, tequila and rum with an extract content up to 5 g/l For spirits such as cognac and brandy with an extract content up to 20 g/l Measuring range Alcohol 35 to 65 %vol (data will be displayed from 0 to 90 %vol) Density (optional) 0 to 3 g/cm 3 ph value (optional) 0 to 14 Color (optional) 0 to 120 EBC (0 to 60 ASBC) Accuracy ± 0.1 % vol alcohol Repeatability - standard deviation Alcohol: Manual filling 0.03 %vol Automatic filling 0.01 %vol Density (optional) 0.00001 g/cm 3 (DMA 4500) or 0.000001 g/cm 3 (DMA 5000) ph value (optional) 0.02 Color (optional) 0.1 EBC (0.05 ASBC) Thermostatting (20 C) Integrated Peltier thermostat Lab system Production system Sample volume approx. 30 ml approx. 30 ml per measurement per measurement Typical measuring duration per sample approx. 4 minutes (incl. filling) approx. 3 minutes (incl. filling) Sample throughput approx. 15 samples per hour approx. 20 samples per hour Dimensions (L x W x H) 590 x 690 x 530 mm 420 x 300 x 210 mm (23.2 x 27.2 x 20.9 inches) (16.5 x 11.8 x 8.3 inches) Weight approx. 53.4 kg (117.7 lbs) approx. 12.4 kg (26 lbs) Power consumption 150 VA 50 VA Power requirements Interfaces AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz 2 x RS 232 for printer, PC and DMA. Connection for IBM-compatible keyboard and/or bar code reader.
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