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Specifications
Thousands of food and beverage professionals and hobbyists have moved from less accurate and less precise optical refractometers to digital Brix measurement. Milwaukee’s MA871 is the ideal tool for winemakers, brewers, fruit and vegetable growers, maple syrup producers, and food producers.
The MA871 is fast and easy-to-use with a response time under 2 seconds. Maintenance is a breeze with an easy-to-clean sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well. The measurement technique and temperature compensation employ methodology recommended in the ICUMSA Methods Book (internationally recognized body for sugar analysis).
What people are saying
"Anyone who brews beer should find this product one of the best investments they make on any piece of equipment."
"I am in love with this instrument. No more large samples. No more phony readings from badly made refractometers."
"Dramatically improved my commercial brewing consistency & efficiency. Now I can quickly stop my sparge when I get to to my OG."
"I used this for finishing Maple Syrup. I had been trying to determine sugar content using temperature and a hydrometer. I found both very difficult to use. The refractometer was much easier."
Summary
The Milwaukee digital BRIX refractometer is temperature compensated with a 0 to 85 percent BRIX range and ±0.2 percent accuracy. It is easy to use with simple two button operation and fast with a response time under 2 seconds. Maintenance is a breeze also with an easy-to-clean sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well.
Design features
- Fast, accurate results with digital dual level LCD readout
- Easy measurement with just 2-3 drops of sample needed
- Results in less than 2 seconds
- Simple one-point calibration using distilled or deionized water
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel sample well
- Meter rated to IP65 as “dust tight” and protected against water jets
- Battery percent level indicator with automatic shut-off (batteries included)
- Automatic Temp. Compensation (ATC)
- Hard plastic case sold separate: MA800.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brix Measuring Range | 0 to 85% Brix |
| Temperature Measuring Range | 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
| Brix Resolution | 0.1% Brix |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C / 0.1°F |
| Brix Accuracy | ±0.2% Brix |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.3°C / ±0.5°F |
| Light Source | Yellow LED |
| Measurement Time | Approximately 1.5 Seconds |
| Minimum Sample Volume | 100 µL or 2 Metric Drops (Cover Prism Completely) |
| Sample Cell | Stainless Steel Ring with Flint Glass Prism |
| Temperature Compensation | Automatic (10 to 40°C / 50 to 104°F) |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Case Material | ABS |
| Battery Type | 1 × 9V Battery (Included) |
| Battery Life | Approximately 5,000 Readings (Auto Shut-off after 3 Minutes) |
| Meter Dimensions | 192 × 102 × 67 mm (7.6 × 4.0 × 2.64 in.) |
| Meter Weight | 0.42 kg (0.93 lbs.) |
| Package Dimensions | 268 × 172 × 118 mm (11 × 6.8 × 4.60 in.) |
| Packaged Weight | 0.66 kg (1.46 lbs.) |