Anton Paar - Alex 500
Alcohol and Extract Meter for Beer
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Features of Alex 500
Patented technology
- Patented combination of absorption measurement via NIR spectroscopy and density measurement based on the oscillating U-tube technology
- Comprehensive statistical model for determination of alcohol and extract content as well as other typical beer parameters
- Quality, pure and simple, from the world’s leading provider of density and alcohol measurement in the brewing industry
Certainty from fermentation monitoring to final quality control
- Two operation modes: fermentation monitor mode and standard mode
- Display of fermentation curves based on density measurement (apparent extract), assigned to a tank via sample ID
- Measurement of alcohol and extract content in final production stages
More than a hydrometer replacement
- Covers the entire beer measuring range
- Provides direct, real-time results at all times, without any separate calculation or distillation
- Documentation and perfect traceability of measured data
- Wireless printout of data via Bluetooth or data transfer to a PC
- Robust, low-maintenance and easy to clean
Quick and intuitive operation
- Simple, standardized sample preparation
- Unique sample naming
- Storage of customized measuring methods
- Automatic filling of sample via integrated peristaltic pump
- Easy adjustment with deionized water
General Specifications
Depth | 12.6 in |
Height | 3.9 in |
Width | 9.1 in |
Power Requirements | AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz; DC 15 V, 2.6 VA |
Weight | 5.3 lbs |
Additional Specifications
Measuring range
Alcohol:
0.5 % v/v to 15 % v/v
Density:
0.95 g/cm3 to 1.2 g/cm3
Temperature:
10 °C to 32 °C (50 °F to 89.6 °F)
Accuracy
Alcohol:
0.2 % v/v
Density:
0.001 g/cm3
Repeatability s.d.
Alcohol:
0.1 % v/v
Density:
0.0005 g/cm3
Additional information
Sample volume:
approx. 40 mL degassed sample per measurement
Output parameters standard mode:
Alcohol content, density, real/apparent degree of fermentation, calories, degrees lost, original/real/apparent extract content, original/present gravity, SG, spirit indication
Output parameters fermentation monitor mode:
Density, SG, °Brix, °Balling, °Plato, °Baumé
Sample filling:
Integrated peristaltic pump
Adjustment:
Deionized water
Controls:
Softkeys
Communication interfaces:
1x Bluetooth,
1x USB-B,
1x RS-232
Internal storage:
Standard mode: 500 measured results
Fermentation monitor mode: 40 Fermentation IDs; 100 measured results per ID
Available accessories:
Portable thermal printer with Bluetooth interface
Serial printer