Atago MASTER-BAUME refractometer

Introduction to the Atago MASTER-BAUME Refractometer

The Atago MASTER-BAUME refractometer (Code: 2594) is a handheld optical instrument from Atago (Japan), specialized for determining grape must concentration and solution sweetness. The device helps effectively control the fermentation process and wine quality. With a durable construction, it performs reliably both in the laboratory and in production areas.

Outstanding features

• Convenient dual scale with a Baumé measurement range of 0,0 to 21,0° and a Brix measurement range of 0,0 to 40,0 %.
• Integrated Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), ensuring stable measurement results across various ambient temperature conditions.
• Meets IP65 water resistance rating, protecting the unit from dust and allowing convenient direct cleaning with water.
• Compact design, easy to operate by hand, and convenient to store when not in use.

Applications

• Checking grape must concentration before and during the winemaking process.
• Monitoring fermentation progress and evaluating the sweetness of fruit juice raw materials.
• Quality control of semi-finished products at beverage plants and food processing facilities.
• Serving research, training, and sample analysis activities in testing laboratories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What parameters does the MASTER-BAUME refractometer measure?
The instrument measures grape must concentration on the Baumé scale from 0,0 to 21,0° and sweetness on the Brix scale from 0,0 to 40,0 %.

Can the device be cleaned with water?
The product meets the IP65 water-resistance rating, so users can rinse residual samples off the prism surface with water for post-measurement cleaning.