POLARIMETER
VariPol - Polarimeter
The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH VariPol is the newest and fastest generation of precision polarimetry. It is especially designed for pharmaceutic applications, but it can be adapted to further uses. Its unrivaled precision in measurement is paired with modularity, flexibility, and rapidity. State-of-the-art connectivity allows for seamless integration into your extended network of devices and permits monitoring your measuring results using our Aqusys Software on your phone or tablet.
| Specifications | VariPol C | VariPol B |
| Measurement scales | ° Optical rotation, ° Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L), further scales freely definable | |
| Measuring range | ± 89.9° | |
| Resolution | 0.005° | 0.001° |
| Precision | ± 0.01° * | ± 0.005° |
| Repeatability | ± 0.01° | ± 0.005° |
| Sensitivity | Up to OD 3 | |
| Wavelength | 1 or 2 wavelengths fixed, standard 589 nm, also available 365, 405, 436, 546, 578 | |
| Measuring time | 6 to 8 sec. over the entire measuring range | |
| Measuring tubes | Up to 100 mm length; standard tubes micro tubes, compact tubes Material: glass, stainless steel, hastelloy | |
| Temperature measurement | Pt1000 sensor (device) / NTC sensor (Quartz control plates and tubes) | |
| Temperature range sample temperature | 18-25 °C | 10°C to 40°C |
| Temperature resolution / precision | 0.01°C / ± 0.1°C * | 0.01°C / ± 0.1°C * |
Unipol 2020 - Polarimeter
The fully automatic digital polarimeter Unipol 2020 is especially designed for chemical applications. It can also be used for purity analysis of food and beverage as well as cosmetics. The resolution of Unipol 2020 conforms to the European and American Pharmacopeia. GLP/GMP conform data can be directly printed or transferred to your PC. In conjunction with the SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Software AQUISYS 2, all requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 conformity are fulfilled.
| Measurement scales | °Optical rotation, °Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/), seven scales freely definable |
| Measuring range | ± 360° / ± 259°Z |
| Resolution | 0.001° / 0.01°Z |
| Precision | ± 0.005° / ± 0.02°Z * |
| Reproducibility | ± 0.005° / ± 0.02°Z |
| Sensitivity | Up to OD 2 |
| Wavelength | 589 nm (other on request) |
| Response time | 6 sec. over the entire measuring range |
| Measuring tubes | Different models, 10 to 200 mm length; Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel; stainless steel tubes |
| Temperature measurement | NTC Sensor |
| Temperature range | 10 to 40 °C |
| Temperature regulation | Temperature regulation only with external water bath (specifications vary by model) |
| Light source | LED, interference filter |
| Display | LCD-Display, monochromatic |
| Operation | Alpha numerical keyboard, 20 characters including function keys |
| Interfaces / Communication | RS232 (2x), Parallel (1x), USB and Ethernet optional |
| Conformity | International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157 |
Polatronic V - The Allrounder
The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Polartronic V is the fully automatic, allrounder instrument amongst the polarimeters. With continuous, speedy measurement, it combines high resolution and highly accurate and reproducible measuring results over the whole measuring range.
| Measurement scales | °Optical rotation, °Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L) up to 1000 scales freely definable |
| Measuring range | ± 360° / ± 259°Z |
| Resolution | 0.001° / 0.01°Z |
| Precision | ± 0.005° / ± 0.015 °Z * |
| Reproducibility | ± 0.001° / ± 0.01 °Z |
| Sensitivity | Up to OD 5 |
| Wavelength | 1 or 2 wavelengths fixed: 405, 435, 546, 578, 589, 633, 882 nm (others upon request) |
| Response time | ≤ 4 sec. over the entire measuring range |
| Measuring tubes | Different models, 10 to 200 mm length, Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel, stainless-steel tubes with integrated temperature sensor*** |
| Temperature measurement | NTC sensor for measurement of sample temperature |
| Range | 0 °C – 99 °C |
| Resolution | 0.01 °C |
| Precision | ± 0.1 °C |
| Light source | LED, interference filter |
| Display | 7″ touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 bit colors |
| Operation | Touchscreen, keyboard**, mouse**, barcode-reader**, remote via PC** |
| Interface / Communication | RS232 (1x), USB A (4x), USB B (1x), Ethernet (1x), LAN |
| Conformity | International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157 |
Saccharomat V
With its worldwide unique quartz-wedge technology, the Saccharomat V is a fully automatically compensated sugar polarimeter. The working principle with quartz wedges is unique and unrivalled in accuracy until today. This Polarimeter does not need recalibration and will deliver reliable results throughout the entire product lifetime. Energy saving LED light sources keep maintenance efforts minimal.
| Measurement scales | °Z International Sugar Scale |
| Measuring ranges | – 35°Z to + 105°Z |
| Resolution | 0.01 °Z |
| Precision | ± 0.01 °Z |
| Reproducibility | ± 0.01 °Z |
| Sensitivity | Up to OD 5 |
| Wavelength | 1 or 2 wavelengths fixed: 587, 882 nm |
| Response time | ≤ 4 sec. over the entire measuring range |
| Measuring tubes | Different Models, 50, 100 or 200 mm length, Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel, stainless steel tubes with integrated temperature sensor*** |
| Temperature measurement | NTC sensor for measurement of sample temperature |
| Range | 0 °C – 99 °C |
| Resolution | 0.01 °C |
| Precision | ± 0.1 °C |
| Light source | LED, interference filter |
| Display | 7″ TFT Touchscreen, 800 x 480 Pixel, 16 Bit colors |
| Operation | Touchscreen, keyboard**, mouse**, barcode reader**, remote via PC** |
| Interface / Communication | RS232 (1x), USB A (4x), USB B (1x), Ethernet (1x), W-LAN/LAN** |
| Conformity | International Pharmacopoea, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157 |
Polatronic H532
The high-resolution polarimeter Polartronic H532 with extremely high accuracy is our star instrument for scientific research, quality laboratories, and R&D. Measuring optically active substances and determining optical rotary dispersion are made simple with this reliable and precise polarimeter.
This instrument with its elegant and robust housing is calibration free and requires minimal maintenance.
| Measurement scales | °Optical rotation, °Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L), 7 scales freely definable |
| Measuring range | ± 360°, adjustable |
| Resolution | 0.0001° / 0.01°Z |
| Precision | ± 0.002° / ± 0.01°Z * |
| Reproducibility | ± 0,001° / ± 0,01°Z |
| Sensitivity | Up to OD 5, dependent on the wavelength |
| Wavelength | Up to five wavelengths pre-set 365, 435, 546, 578, 589 nm (others available upon request) |
| Response time | ≤ 4 seconds for entire measurement range |
| Measuring tubes | Different Models, 10 to 200 mm length, normal- and microvolume, Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel, stainless steel tubes with integrated temperature sensor*** |
| Temperature measurement | NTC Sensor |
| Temperature range | 0 °C to 99 °C |
| Resolution | 0.01 °C |
| Precision | ± 0.03 °C |
| Light source | Spectral lamps, calibration free |
| Display | LCD-Display, monochromatic |
| Operation | Alpha-numerical keyboard, 16 x 16 characters |
| Interfaces / Communication | 2x RS232, 1x parallel, USB**, Ethernet** |
| Standard model | H532 |
| Conformity | International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157 |
