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ATR BR Refractometer
The ATR BR refractometer offers precise, reliable measurement across various liquid media with advanced LED technology and a sapphire prism.
Product Overview
The ATR BR refractometer by Schmidt + Haensch is designed for high-precision liquid measurement in industries like food & beverage and chemicals.
With its advanced critical angle measurement, this versatile device delivers accurate readings even for highly viscous samples. It features a sapphire prism and cutting-edge LED technology, ensuring reliable results in challenging environments.
The ATR BR also supports temperature compensation, making it ideal for Brix scale measurements and other precise calibration needs.
Features & Benefits
Stainless Steel Sample Chamber: Easy to clean and durable.
Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly and intuitive.
Temperature Control: Consistent, accurate readings.
LED Technology: Energy-Efficient and Maintenance-Free
Key applications
- High precision measurements with an accuracy of ±0.00002 RI.
- Stainless steel sample chamber for durability and hygiene.
- Touchscreen display for easy operation and navigation.
- Advanced temperature control ensuring accurate readings.
- Compliance with GLP/GMP and CFR 21 Part 11 regulations.
- LED technology for enhanced durability and reduced maintenance.
- Measurement based on critical angle for high accuracy.
- Compatible with Brix scale for sugar concentration analysis.
- Supports multi-point calibration for increased accuracy.
- Customisable options for the sugar industry and other applications.
- Measures refractive index, sucrose solution, and mass fraction.
ATR P Refractometer Product Video

About the ATR BR Refractometer
The ATR P Refractometer is designed with the future of industrial and laboratory measurements in mind. It represents a significant leap forward in precision measurement technology, making it an indispensable tool for industries that require exact refractive index measurements.
Accurate measurements are critical for sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, where even the slightest error can lead to compromised product quality, financial losses, or non-compliance with regulations.
Traditional refractometers can sometimes struggle to offer the high level of accuracy required in today’s complex industrial environments.
Often plagued by issues such as difficult-to-maintain light sources, inaccurate temperature regulation, or non-intuitive user interfaces, older models can slow down processes and affect productivity. Furthermore, achieving precise calibration is often laborious, and lack of GLP/GMP compliance can make these instruments unsuitable for highly regulated industries.
Schmidt + Haensch has engineered the ATR P Refractometer to eliminate these common issues, providing a highly advanced, user-friendly solution. Its stainless steel sample chamber is not only robust but easy to clean, ensuring that it can withstand frequent use in demanding environments.
The device’s critical angle measurement principle ensures exceptional accuracy, while its support for mass fraction and Brix scale measurements makes it versatile enough for a wide range of applications, including the sugar industry.
The ATR P’s LED technology is another game-changer. Unlike traditional light sources, LEDs have a much longer lifespan and require less maintenance, reducing downtime and operating costs.
The touchscreen interface is designed for ease of use, allowing operators to quickly set parameters and view results.
Precision is further enhanced by the instrument’s advanced temperature control system, which stabilises conditions to avoid measurement discrepancies caused by fluctuating sample temperatures.
Another major advantage of the ATR P is its compatibility with CFR 21 Part 11, making it compliant with modern data integrity regulations. For industries adhering to GLP/GMP protocols, this is an essential feature that ensures your processes remain audit-ready at all times.
Ultimately, the ATR P Refractometer is a comprehensive solution for industries that need precise, reliable, and regulatory-compliant refractive index measurements. Its combination of cutting-edge technology, ease of use, and robust construction makes it the go-to device for professionals who demand nothing less than the best.
"The ATR P is a high-performance refractometer designed for the
sugar industry, featuring a robust stainless steel measuring head
and a 7″ touchscreen control unit."
Product FAQ's
The ATR P is used for measuring the refractive index, especially in industries such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, where precision is critical.
Temperature control ensures that the sample remains stable, preventing fluctuations that could result in inaccurate readings.
It complies with GLP/GMP and CFR 21 Part 11 standards, ensuring it meets the strict guidelines required for data integrity and process management.
Yes, the ATR P is compatible with the Brix scale, making it ideal for the sugar industry and other applications requiring concentration measurements.
The LED technology offers a longer lifespan, lower maintenance, and stable performance compared to traditional light sources, ensuring greater reliability.
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