Nova-Tech AP-300 User Manual

ICUMSA compliant

Automatic Temperature Compensation

Automatic Temperature Compensation

Function for International Sugar Scale

Function for International Sugar Scale

Finally, a multifunctional fully automatic polarimeter

Finally, a multifunctional fully automatic polarimeter

at a reasonable price!

at a reasonable price!

Automatic
Polarimeter

Cat.No.5291

Angle of Rotation

International Sugar Scale

(without temperature compensation)

International Sugar Scale

(with Automatic Temperature Compensation)

Specific Optical Rotation

Concentration

Purity

Automatic
Polarimeter

Features

Features

 Easy To Use: Simply place an observation tube

in the sample chamber of the AP-300 and press
START key

 The minimum angle of rotation is 0.01°, the

minimum International Sugar Scale is 0.01°Z

 Automatic Temperature Compensation Function

for International Sugar Scale with a range
between 18°C and 30°C

 Conforms with ICUMSA standards

 Built in memory stores the 30 most recent

measurement readings

 Out-of-range measurements are indicated

instantly by graphic display

 The AP-300 offers ease of use with a very

competitive price

 Compact and space saving

NEW

Average Measurement Value is Displayed!

NEW

Password Function as necessary for ISO
Standard!

Application

Application

 Measures the specific optical rotation of

medical agents

 Measures the concentration of optically active

substances found in fragrance materials or
chemical compositions

 Measures the international sugar scale and the

purity of sugar

 Identifies the attributes of inverted sugar, etc.

 Measures the specific optical rotation or the

concentration of optically active substances

Example of angle of rotation display

Example of angle of rotation display

Mode

Name of

scale

Measurement

wavelength

( )

Length of

sample tube

(L)

MAY.12, 2011 07:10

MAY.12, 2011 07:10

Date and time

Measurement

reading

Measurement

temperature

(TEMP)

Type of

sample tube

(TUBE)

Operation

keys

Explanation of measurements display

Angle of rotation

The angle of rotation is the basic numeric value measured by
polarimeters, and changes depending on the concentration of the
solution, the length of the observation tube, temperature, and/or the
measurement wavelength. It is symbolized by "

International Sugar Scale

The International Sugar Scale is indicated in "°Z."
The measurement value of 26g of sucrose in 100ml of sucrose solution
in a 200mm observation tube is 100°Z. This measurement value is
commonly used in the sugar manufacturing industry, and is usually
temperature-compensated to the reference temperature of 20°C (68°F).
The AP-300 can display the measurement value with or without temperature
compensation (Automatic Temperature Compensation, "ATC").

Specific Rotation

The Specific Rotation is a numeric value unique to each substance. By
definition, the specific rotation value is equivalent to the angle of
rotation obtained by a measuring a solution of 100% concentration in a
100mm observation tube (although such a measurement is actually not
practical).
Specific rotation is symbolized by "[α]" and indicated in "

Concentration

The Concentration is the density of a liquid solution made by dissolving
an optically active substance in water or alcohol. It is indicated in
"g/100ml."

Purity

The Purity is the proportion of sucrose compared to the soluble solid
content in a sample. It is indicated in "%." To measure the purity, input
the Brix value of the sample (which can be obtained by using an ATAGO
refractometer) into the AP-300 before taking a measurement.

α" and indicated in "

°

."

°

."

Jacketed flow tube

Jacketed flow tube
with funnel

Special Packages

ATAGO has prepared 4different AP-300 packages.

Observation tubes

RE-72001 : Observation tube 100mm long OT-100(A)

RE-72002 : Observation tube 200mm long OT-200(A)

RE-72036 : Jacketed flow tube 50mm

RE-72034 : Jacketed flow tube 100mm

RE-72035 : Jacketed flow tube 200mm

RE-72033 : Jacketed flow tube with funnel 100mm

RE-72032 : Jacketed flow tube with funnel 200mm

RE-72037 : Unjacketed flow tube with funnel 100mm

RE-72038 : Unjacketed flow tube with funnel 200mm

RE-72042 : Unjacketed small volume observation
tube 10mm long

RE-76015 : Sample chamber cover for Flow Cell
(Cover only)

RE-76016 : Inner lid for 100mm tube

RE-76017 : Inner lid for 200mm tube

RE-76018 : Inner lid for 50mm tube

* To use the flow tubes, the sample chamber RE-76015

* To use the flow tubes, the sample chamber RE-76015

and a inner lid matching the size of the tube will be

and a inner lid matching the size of the tube will be

necessary to be purchased.

necessary to be purchased.

Recommended for sugar industry

Type A

Temperature Control

Cat.No.5296

● AP-300 (including accessories)

● Jacketed flow tube with funnel and

● temperature sensor for jacket (200mm-approximate volume 15ml)

● Inner Lid (For Tube 200mm)

* Circulating Constant Temperature Bath 60-C3
(Cat.No.1921) sold separately.

Type B

No Temperature Control

Cat.No.5297

● AP-300 (including accessories)

● Unjacketed flow tube with funnel (200mm-approximate volume 15ml)

● Inner Lid (For Tube 200mm)

Recommended for pharmaceutical industry

Type C

Temperature Control

Cat.No.5294

● AP-300 (including accessories)

● Jacketed flow tube and temperature sensor for jacket

(100mm-approximate volume 10ml)

● Quartz Control Plate (8°, 17°, or 34°)

● Digital printer DP-AD

● Printer paper for DP-AD

● Ribbon cassette for DP-AD

● Circulating Constant Temperature Bath 60-C3 (Cat.No.1921)

Type D

No Temperature Control

Cat.No.5295

● AP-300 (including accessories)

● Quartz Control Plate (8°, 17°, or 34°)

● Digital printer DP-AD

● Printer paper for DP-AD

● Ribbon cassette for DP-AD

Options other than above mentioned 4 types are available.
Contact your nearest ATAGO representative for details.

ICUMSA compliant

Automatic Temperature
Compensation Function for
International Sugar Scale

Type A

AP-300 Specifications

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AP-300 Specifications

Measurement
scales

Measurement
readings

Measurement
readings

Measurement
indication

Measurement
accuracy

Temperature compensation
range for International Sugar
Scale

Length of
observation tube

Option

Option

Angle of Rotation, International Sugar Scale (without

temperature compensation)
(with Automatic Temperature Compensation)

Angle of Rotation, International Sugar Scale (without

temperature compensation)
(with Automatic Temperature Compensation), Specific

Optical Rotation, Concentration, and Purity.

Angle of Rotation : –89.99 to + 89.99°
International Sugar Scale : –130.00 to + 130.00°Z

Angle of Rotation : 0.01°
International Sugar Scale : 0.01°Z

Angle of Rotation :
Displayed value ±0.01°(–35.00 to +35.00°)
Relative precision ±0.2% (–35.01 to –89.99°, +35.01 to + 89.99°)
International Sugar Scale :
Displayed value ±0.03°Z (–101.00 to +101.00°Z)
Relative precision ±0.2%
(–130.00 to –101.01°Z, +101.01 to +130.00°Z)

( Checked by reading a standard Quartz Plate )

18.0 to 30.0°C

Up to 200mm

Digital printer DP-63

Cat.No.3118

,

International Sugar Scale

, International Sugar Scale

Temperature
accuracy

History function

Display panel

Graphic display

Additional
Features

Output

Light source

Accessories

Power supply

Power
consumption

Dimensions and
weight

±0.5°C

History function stores the 30 previous measurement
values for reference, printing or exporting to a computer.

Backlit Color LCD

Graphic display indicating the conformity of measurement
values for measurements with limit settings.

(1) Average Measurement Value
(2) Password Function

(1) Digital Printer DP-63 or DP-AD (optional).
(2) RS-232C input/output ports for connecting to a

computer system.

Halogen lamp

Observation tubes (100mm [ 5m ], 200mm [10m ])

AC100V to 240V, 50/60Hz

65VA

48.5×28.5×17.5cm, 14.4kg (main unit only)

Digital Printer DP-AD

Cat.No.3123

Input method

Type of printer

Printing data fields

RS-232C
Thermal dot matrix printer
Angle of rotation, International

Sugar Scale, Specific optical ro­tation, Concentration, Purity,
Length of sample tube, Measure­ment temperature, Day, Month,
Year and Time

Power supply

Power consumption

Dimensions and weight

AC adapter
(Input voltage : AC100 to 240V)

13VA
17×16×7cm,

Dimensions and weight

580g (main unit only)

Circulating constant temperature

Quartz control plates

RE-72043 :

Quartz Control Plate 8°(25°Z)

RE-72044 :

Quartz Control Plate 17°(50°Z)

RE-72045 :

Quartz Control Plate 34°(100°Z)

EXPLANATION OF ICONS

• Can be connected to a printer

• Sortie imprimante

• Verbindung mit Personalcomputer

• Collegabile a stampante esterna

• Conexión para impresora

•

RE-72048 :

RE-72049 :

RE-72050 :

Icons, for functions, specifications and scales have been added to this catalog

Quartz Control Plate

Quartz Control Plate

Quartz Control Plate

• RS-232C Interface

• Interface RS232C pour PC

• Interface RS232C

• Interfaccia RS232C

• Interface RS232C

• RS232C

–

8° (–25°Z)

–

17° (–50°Z)

–

34° (–100°Z)

• Automatic Temperature Compensation

• Compensation automatique de

• Automatische Temperaturkompensation

• Compensazione automatica della temperatura

• Compensación de automática de temperatura

•

Bath 60-C4

Temperature setting range

Dimensions and weight

All ATAGO polarimeters are designed and manufactured in Japan.

Input method

Type of Printer

Printing data fields

Power supply

Power consumption

Tank capacity

Constant-temperature

accuracy

Flow rate

Power supply

Power consumption

RS-232C
Impact dot printing

on rolled plain paper (not thermal)
Angle of rotation, International Sugar Scale,

Specific optical rotation, Concentration, Purity,
length of sample tube, Measurement temper­ature, Day, Month, Year and Time

AC adapter
(Input voltage : AC100 to 240V)

7VA
11×18×9cm, 470g (main unit only)

Cat.No.1922

0.5
10 to 60°C (water)
±0.2°C, PID control method using a thermo-

module
4 / min.
AC100 to 240V, 50 / 60Hz
430VA
38×24×27cm, 11.0kg (main unit only)

• Digital display

• Affichage numérique

• Digital Anzeige

• Display digitale

• Pantalla digital

•

• AC outlet(AC100 to 240V)

• Alimentation secteur(CA 100 à 240 V)

• AC Ausgang (AC 100 bis 240V)

• Uscita AC( AC 100 240V )

• Conexión a 240V CA

• AC (AC 100 240V)

ATAGO products comply with HACCP,
GMP, and GLP system standards.

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* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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