Hanna Instruments Portable Maple Syrup Photometer, 0.0 to 100.0 percent Transmittance Range

The Hanna Instruments HI 96759 maple syrup portable photometer identifies syrup class, has a calibration check function, automatic shutoff, an LCD screen, and on-screen instructions. The calibration check function (CalCheck) validates instrument performance. An automatic shutoff feature turns the meter off after 10 minutes of nonuse in measurement mode, and after one hour of nonuse in calibration mode, to help extend the life of the meter. Automated instructions on the LCD screen aid in routine operation. The meter is splashproof, and the lamp and filter are protected from dust and dirt by a transparent cup, making it suitable for field applications. The device uses a positive-locking system to help ensure consistent positioning of the cuvette. Maple syrup photometers are used in the food industry to identify syrup quality class.

Range is 0.0 to 100.0% transmittance. Accuracy is + or - 3% at 75.0% transmittance, with a resolution of 0.1% transmittance. Dimensions are 192 x 102 x 67 mm/7.6 x 4 x 2.6 inches (H x W x D), and the meter weighs 290 g (10 oz.). (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) Power source is a 9V battery (included). The meter measures the percent of light transmitted by a maple syrup sample as compared to an analytical glycerol reagent (included). The transmittance value identifies the syrup class. The meter is United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) compliant, and has a two year warranty

Photometers measure the light intensity of solutions or surfaces. For solution testing, a sample and reagent are placed in a cuvette in the photometer. The photometer transmits light through the cuvette, and compares the intensity of the light that shines through to the amount of light that shines through a blank cuvette. The meter uses the difference to calculate the concentration of the test element. For surface testing, a surface is illuminated with white light, and the photometer measures the luminosity of the reflected light. Photometers are commonly used in water quality, agricultural, horticultural, and industrial applications to measure the amount of minerals and chemicals in samples, and for checking water and beverages, such as beer and wine, for consistency.

Hanna Instruments manufactures analytical instrumentation and supplies, including pH meters, electrodes, chemical reagents, and buffer solutions. The company, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 standards.

What’s in the Box?

• Hanna Instruments maple syrup portable photometer, HI 96759
• Sample cuvettes (quantity 6)
• Light shield cap
• 5 mL syringes (2)
• 30 mL bottle of glycerol
• Cloth for wiping cuvette
• Instrument quality certificate
• Rigid carrying case
• 9V battery
• Instructions