AUTOPOL 589 Saccharimeter

Description

The Rudolph Research Analytical AUTOPOL 589 is a saccharimeter configured for high-precision optical rotation measurements, primarily used in sugar analysis. It operates at a wavelength of 589 nm and offers a measuring range of ±259°Z (equivalent to ±89.9° arc for optical rotation) with a stated accuracy of 0.01°Z. The instrument is suited for applications and regions where traditional clarifiers like lead acetate are still employed, as it is not designed for ICUMSA-compliant testing at 880 nm. It features temperature compensation across a range of 18°C to 40°C and can operate in ambient conditions from 10°C to 40°C. A notable construction detail is the use of Glan-Thompson calcite polarizers, which are more durable and optically stable than plastic alternatives. The instrument includes software for data management and is capable of measuring samples with high optical density, featuring a dark sample penetration power of OD 4.0.