Brochure Laboratory Turbidimeter LabScat (10149E 3 E)

Applications
• Laboratory turbidity
measurement in bottles or
cuvettes
• Accelerated aging test in

the bottle
Features
• Measuring span
0 .. 100 (500) EBC
• Dual-angle detection for

analysis of particle size trends
• Color-compensated detection
in light and dark beers
• Data memory capacity of

999 readings
• Bottle rotation and water bath

minimize sources of error
• 10 linearization curves for

various bottle types
(white, green, brown)
• Secondary glass standard for

easy instrument adjustment
L A B O R AT O R Y
TURBIDIMETER
L A B S C AT
L A B O R AT O R Y
TURBIDIMETER
L A B S C AT
Turbidity measurement Turbidity in liquids is caused by solid particles. A light beam passed
through the sample will be scattered by these particles. Measurement
of the scattered light intensity and determination of the turbidity level
therefore indicate the concentration of solid particles in the liquid.
Light Sample Transmitted In breweries, turbidity measurement is an important tool for safeguarding
source
light product quality. It provides a direct indication of the beer's clarity and, in
25°
Scattered light conjunction with the accelerated aging test, also provides information on
the product's shelf life. Furthermore, turbidity checks of intermediate pro-
90°
Scattered light ducts (wort, lager tank, unfiltered beer) help optimize the brewing process.
Measuring method The LabScat uses a variation of the dual-beam technique that has proven
so successfully for SIGRIST. Transmitted light, 90° scattered light and 25°
forward scattered light are measured simultaneously using light from a
single source. This makes it easy to compensate for beer color, cell window
fouling and light source fluctuations to arrive at an accurate, reliable rea-
ding.
The SIGRIST LabScat turbidimeter measures the scattered light intensity

at two different angles, which yields more information than just one turbi-
dity figure. The 90° scattered light essentially indicates the concentration
of small particles or colloidal turbidity. The forward scattered light mainly
indicates the turbidity caused by larger particles such as yeast cells or
diatomaceous earth particles.
Calibration The SIGRIST LabScat is calibrated at the factory with Formazine, the
reference substance for the EBC, ASBC, NTU and TE/F units. Other units
can be programmed with a conversion factor to meet users' wishes.
Stability The dual-beam method used in the LabScat ensures that this calibration
will remain stable over an extremely long period, because all electronic
aging effects are compensated automatically.
Checking filter The calibration can be checked in compliance with ISO 9001 using a check-
ing glass with a fixed turbidity level. This eliminates the problems of hand-
ling Formazine in the laboratory.
Linearization In addition, 10 linearization curves can be programmed for different types

of bottles in order to compensate for the effects of bottle color and size.
Sample handling The samples can be measured in either bottles or cuvettes. Measurement
right in the bottle makes it unnecessary to degas the samples. Any common
type or color of bottle may be used. Thanks to the automatic sample rotati-
on system with multiple measurement, irregularities of the bottle surface
have no significant effect on measurement accuracy. The water bath elimi-
nates the possibility of errors caused by reflections or condensation on the
surface of the bottle or cuvette.
Automatic temperature The temperature-controlled LabScat (optional) was especially developed for
monitoring and control measuring turbidity in whisky. This modified LabScat is equipped with a
temperature sensor and a special measuring cell that guarantee constant
sample temperatures. Sample temperature (control is done by a computer
software) at the time of measurement.
Operation and The LabScat is operable the instant it is switched on; measuring starts with
communication the press of a single button. Important functions such as printing out, data
storage and linearization curves are accessible directly with function keys.
The measuring procedure and configuration are set using a menu structure
with plain text display.
The LabScat has a memory capacity of 999 readings. Each data item is
stored together with a sample ID and the date and time of day of the measu-
rement. The sample ID can either be generated automatically or entered via
a connected PC keyboard or a bar code reader. Data output is possible to a
printer or as a file on a PC.
Dimensions
605
450
360
391.5 240
477
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Turbidity Measuring principle: 90°/25° scattered light measurement
measurement Measuring span: 0 .. 100 (500) EBC, 0 .. 400 (2’000) NTU
Max. color: 50 EBC at 100 EBC turbidity
Measuring wavelength: 650 nm per MEBAK recommendation
Linearization curves: 10
Data memory: 999 readings
Bottle dimensions: diameter 50 .. 90 mm, height up to 330 mm
Bottle color: brown, green, white
Connections Printer: Centronics

PC connection: RS 232
Keypad: PS/2
Bar code reader: PS/2
Water bath: Circulation about 0.5 l/min, max. pressure 0.6 MPa (6 bar)
Power supply: 85 .. 264 V/47 .. 440 Hz
Power input: 25 W
Instrument data Weight: 10.9 kg

Ambient temperature: 0 °C .. 40 °C
Water bath temperature: 0 °C .. 40 °C
Subject to change without notice 10149 E/3 (05/2009)
Represented by:
SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG • Hofurlistrasse 1 • CH-6373 Ennetbürgen

Phone +41 (0)41/624 54 54 • Fax +41 (0)41/624 54 55
www.photometer.com • e-mail [email protected]

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Applications

• Accelerated aging test in

• Dual-angle detection for

• Data memory capacity of

• Bottle rotation and water bath

• 10 linearization curves for

• Secondary glass standard for

The SIGRIST LabScat turbidimeter measures the scattered light intensity

Linearization In addition, 10 linearization curves can be programmed for different types

Connections Printer: Centronics

Instrument data Weight: 10.9 kg

Subject to change without notice 10149 E/3 (05/2009)

SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG • Hofurlistrasse 1 • CH-6373 Ennetbürgen

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