The Milwaukee MA888 Digital Ethylene Glycol Refractometer is a reliable and efficient tool for professionals in various industries, including cooling tower maintenance and antifreeze recycling. This digital refractometer provides precise measurements of the refractive index to determine the percentage volume and freezing point of ethylene glycol-based coolants or antifreeze, offering an upgrade from less precise optical refractometers.

Summary:

The MA888 is temperature compensated and has a broad range for measuring ethylene glycol solutions. It provides quick and accurate results with a simple two-button operation and a fast response time. The device is easy to maintain with a sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well, and it offers an accurate digital readout, eliminating the uncertainty of optical refractometers.

Design Features:

• Fast, Accurate Results: Digital dual-level LCD readout.
• Easy Measurement: Requires only 2-3 drops of sample, with results in less than 2 seconds.
• Simple Calibration: One-point calibration using distilled or deionized water.
• Easy to Clean: Stainless steel sample well, rated IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets).
• Battery Indicator: Shows battery percentage with automatic shut-off (batteries included).
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for winemakers, brewers, syrup producers, food producers, and more.
• Standardized References: Utilizes internationally recognized references for unit conversion and temperature compensation for ethylene glycol solutions (e.g., CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition).

Specifications:

• Range:
• Volume: 0 to 100%
• Freezing Point: 0 to -50°C (32 to -58°F)
• Temperature: 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F)
• Resolution:
• Volume: 0.1%
• Freezing Point: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
• Temperature: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
• Accuracy:
• Volume: ±0.2%
• Freezing Point: ±0.5°C (±1°F)
• Temperature: ±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 (covers prism totally)
• Sample Cell: Stainless steel ring and flint glass prism
• Temperature Compensation: Automatic between 0 and 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Enclosure Rating: IP65
• Case Material: ABS
• Battery Type: 1 x 9V AA (included)
• Battery Life: 5000 hours of reading with auto-shut off after 3 minutes of non-use
• Dimensions:
• Meter: 7.6 x 4.0 x 2.64 inches (192 x 102 x 67 mm)
• Package: 11 x 6.8 x 4.60 inches (268 x 172 x 118 mm)
• Weight:
• Meter: 0.93 lbs. (0.42 kg)
• Packaged: 1.46 lbs. (0.66 kg)

This device ensures precise and efficient measurements, making it a valuable tool for professionals in diverse fields.