Key Feature ALEX 500 Alcohol and Extract Meter for WINE
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 total extract content
- Quality, pure and simple, from the world’s leading provider of density and alcohol measurement in the wine industry
- Solution equally suited for highly reliable measurement of beer
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 total extract content towards the end of your wine’s fermentation
More than a hydrometer replacement
- Covers the entire wine 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
Technical Specifications
Measuring range | |
Alcohol | 8 % v/v to 20 % 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, SG, total extract |
Output parameters fermentation monitor mode | Density, SG, °Brix, °Balling, °Baumé, °KMW, °Öchsle, °Babo |
Sample filling | Integrated peristaltic pump |
Adjustment | Deionized water |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 320 mm x 230 mm x 100 mm (12.6 in x 9.1 in x 3.9 in) |
Weight | 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) |
Power supply | AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz; DC 15 V, 2.6 VA |
Controls | Softkeys |
Communication interfaces | 1x Bluetooth, 1x USB-B, 1x RS-232 |
Internal storage | Standard mode: 500 measured results
Fermentation monitor mode: |
Available accessories | Portable thermal printer with Bluetooth interface Serial printer |
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