Milwaukee MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer

Description

The Milwaukee MA871 digital Brix refractometer is a portable optical instrument that measures the refractive index to accurately determine sugar concentration (% Brix) in aqueous solutions. This user-friendly Milwaukee MA871 digital Brix refractometer features automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and provides fast digital readings, eliminating the subjectivity of traditional optical refractometers 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

Specifications

• Measurement Range: 0 to 85% Brix; Temperature: 0 to 80°C / 32 to 176°F.
• Resolution: 0.1% Brix; 0.1°C / 0.1°F.
• Accuracy: ±0.2% Brix; ±0.3°C / ±0.5°F.
• Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Effective between 10–40°C / 50–104°F.
• Response Time: Approximately 1.5–2 seconds.
• Sample Volume: Minimum 2–3 drops (100 µL).
• Design: Sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well for easy cleaning; yellow LED illumination; dual-level LCD display.
• Power: 1 x 9V battery (approximately 5000 readings).
• Build: Lightweight and portable (often sold with optional hard carrying case).

The Milwaukee MA871 digital Brix refractometer uses a sucrose-based calibration, making it precise for sugar content in fruits, juices, wine must, and other solutions