ATR V / VT Compact Refractometer with intuitive Touchscreen
The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH ATR V and ATR VT is an easy to use, stand-alone, critical angle refractometer, ideal for the food industry.
Product Overview
The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH ATR V range is a compact, critical angle refractometer designed to be a dedicated instrument for food factories and laboratories. It enables precise measurement of liquids, from low to high viscosity, independent of opacity and colour.
There are four ATR models available, all with inbuilt temperature compensation. All models also have the measuring scales Refractive Index (RI), Sucrose (Brix) standard scales included.
The instrument can be operated directly via the integrated touchscreen or conveniently controlled from a tablet, PC, or smartphone.
Features & Benefits
Precision Calibration: Reliable Accuracy Across Applications
Temperature Control: Stable Readings Every Time
Modular Design: Customisable for Evolving Needs
LED Technology: Energy-Efficient and Maintenance-Free
Key applications
The refractometer requires only a small sample volume (<1ml) to deliver stable and precise results.
The integrated software, Aquisys3, supports routine quality control tasks by providing reliable measurement data within seconds. The optional Peltier temperature control (depending on the model) ensures precise thermal regulation for temperature-sensitive samples, which eliminates the need for external tempering systems.
The clear touchscreen interface is easy to use, even with gloves.
- Precise temperature-measurement for accurate temperature compensation
- Stable and precise measurements
- Versatile applications making it suitable for production and laboratory areas
- Easy handling with a user-friendly touchscreen operation
- Flat and small sample chamber for easy cleaning
- Stand-alone, robust refractometer
- Excellent price-performance ratio
- 15 pre-installed standard scales and methods
- ATR VT has Peltier temperature control
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About the ATR V / VT I Compact Refractometer
The ATR V combines a compact design with advanced functionality. The high-resolution touchscreen allows intuitive operation and a clearly displayed result. In addition to various standard scales such as sucrose (Brix), fructose and invert sugar, user-specific scales can be freely created and stored to meet individual application requirements.
The durable sapphire measuring prism and flat sample chamber allow for precise measurements and easy cleaning in routine laboratory work.
Using Aquisus3 software the interfaces enables seamless data transfer for efficient documentation and quality control and can be operated directly via the integrated touchscreen or conveniently controlled from a tablet, PC, or smartphone.
Available with optional Peltier temperature control or as a standard non-tempered version, the instrument offers maximum flexibility while maintaining reliable analytical performance.
| Measuring Scales | Refractive index (RI), sucrose (Brix), standard scales included |
|---|---|
| Temperature Sensor | 4-wire Pt1000 sensor integrated in the prism for sample temperature measurement |
| Sample Chamber and Wetted Parts | Sapphire, FFKM, stainless steel 1.4404 (Hastelloy on request) |
| Light Source / Wavelength | LED, interference filter 589 nm |
| Display | 7″ TFT touchscreen, 800 × 480 pixels, 16-bit colours |
| Standards | ASTM, AOAC, DIN, ICUMSA and others |
| Peripherals / Operation | Optional keyboard, mouse, barcode scanner and remote control via PC, tablet or smartphone |
Applications
Food and Beverage: Suitable for the analysis and quality control of yoghurt, jam, fruit extracts, syrups, honey, coffee extracts, vegetable fats, albumen, chocolate, milk and baby foods.
Beverage Quality Control: Supports routine measurement of soft drinks, fruit juice, wine and beer.
Medical Applications: Can be used for the analysis of serum, blood and urine samples.
Petrochemical Applications: Suitable for monitoring oils, fats, waxes, naphthalenes, raw oils, varnishes and paints.
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Product Specifications
Specifications | ATR V 301 | ATR VT 301 | ATR VT 401 | ATR VT 501 |
Measuring range | 1.3200 – 1.5800 RI | 1.3200 – 1.5800 RI | 1.30000 – 1.66000 RI | 1.27000 – 1.71000 RI |
Accuracy | ± 0.0001 RI | ± 0.0001 RI | ± 0.00003 RI | ± 0.00002 RI |
Repeatability (Precision) | ± 0.0001 RI | ± 0.0001 RI | ± 0.00001 RI | ± 0.00001 RI |
Resolution | 0.0001 RI | 0.0001 RI | 0.00001 RI 0.01 Brix | 0.00001 RI |
Temperature control range | — | 10 °C to 60 °C | 5 °C to 80 °C | 5 °C to 100 °C |
Temperature Control | — | Integrated Peltier temperature control system for the sample | ||
Temperature stabilisation time | 25 °C to 20 °C, ± 0.1 °C, in 1 minute | |||
The ATR V and VT include the Aquisys3 Core Software which includes the following features:
- Electronic Database (incl. Data Viewer)
- Report/export in PDF & CSV
- 15 Standard Scales
- 15 Standard Methods
- Internet Browser Access via IP Adress (Laptop/Computer/Tablet/Smartphone)
- Ethernet Network connection
- Network time synchronisation
- Automatic Internal Backup
- Multi Language Support
The ATR V / VT offers a versatile, compact and easy to use solution for refractive index and Brix measurements.
Product Accessories
Aquisys Software
Centralised software for controlling VariFamily instruments, managing measurements and accessing data. It supports remote access, multi-user operation and optional 21 CFR Part 11 functionality.
Certified reference material for refractometers
High-precision reference liquids for checking and calibrating refractometers. Available across a range of refractive index values to support accurate, traceable measurements
Certified Reference Material – Sugar
Certified sucrose and glucose reference solutions for verifying refractometer performance across different sugar concentrations and supporting accurate Brix measurements.
VariRef – Sample Room Covers
Optional covers and inserts for adapting the VariRef to different applications, including flow-through, micro-volume, solid-sample and funnel measurements.
“The ATR V / VT Series delivers precise refractive index and
Brix measurements with intuitive touchscreen operation, flexible sample handling
and optional Peltier temperature control.”
Product FAQ's
The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH ATR V / VT laboratory refractometer measures the refractive index of liquid samples and supports standard scales including sucrose (Brix). It is suitable for routine quality control, laboratory analysis and production environments where accurate and repeatable concentration measurements are required.
The ATR V and ATR VT both provide precise refractive index and Brix measurement. The key difference is that ATR VT models include integrated Peltier temperature control, making them particularly suitable for applications where controlled sample temperature is important for accurate and repeatable results.
Yes. The ATR V / VT can measure sucrose concentration from 0 to 100 Brix, making it suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications. Typical samples include honey, syrups, jam, fruit extracts, soft drinks, fruit juice, dairy products, chocolate and other liquid food products.
The ATR V / VT requires only a small sample volume for analysis, making it suitable for routine laboratory and quality control work. The standard minimum sample volume is approximately 600 µL, while an optional micro-volume insert can reduce the required sample volume to less than 10 µL.
Laboratory refractometers such as the ATR V / VT are used across food and beverage, chemical, petrochemical and quality control laboratories. Applications include measuring products such as oils, fats, waxes, syrups, beverages, dairy products and other liquids where refractive index or Brix measurement is required.
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