Atago Automatic Polarimeter AP-300

Atago Automatic Polarimeter AP-300

Product Description

The Atago Automatic Polarimeter AP-300 is a high-precision optical rotation measuring instrument designed for pharmaceutical, food, chemical, sugar, and research applications. This fully automatic polarimeter provides fast, accurate, and repeatable measurements, making it an essential tool for quality control, research, and regulatory compliance.

With its wide measurement range, advanced digital processing, and user-friendly interface, the AP-300 ensures seamless operation and precise results. It supports automatic calibration, multiple measurement modes, and a variety of concentration calculations, making it an industry-leading solution for professionals who require high accuracy and efficiency in optical rotation analysis.

Features

• High-Speed & Precision Measurement: Provides highly accurate readings in just 10 seconds, improving productivity.
• Wide Optical Rotation Range: Measures from -89.999° to +89.999°, accommodating various sample types.
• Multi-Unit Display: Displays results in optical rotation (°), specific rotation ([α]), sugar scale (°Z), and concentration (%).
• Automatic Calibration: Ensures high accuracy and consistency with easy quartz standard plate calibration.
• User-Friendly Digital Interface: Large LCD display with intuitive navigation for easy operation.
• Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Ensures consistent readings, reducing temperature-related fluctuations.
• Customizable Measurement Settings: Supports custom formulas and specific rotation calculations.
• GLP/GMP Compliance: Includes data storage and traceability features, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• USB & RS-232 Connectivity: Enables seamless data export and integration with LIMS systems.
• Compact & Sturdy Design: Built with durability in mind, ensuring long-term performance in laboratory environments.

Applications

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Used for chiral drug analysis, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) testing, and excipient validation in compliance with USP, EP, and JP standards.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Essential for measuring sugar content and optical activity in juices, dairy products, and syrups.
• Sugar Industry: Determines sucrose concentration and purity in cane and beet sugar processing.
• Chemical Industry: Provides accurate analysis of optically active chemical compounds for research and manufacturing.
• Essential Oils & Fragrances: Ensures quality control in essential oils, perfumes, and aromatic compounds.
• Academic & Research Laboratories: A valuable tool for studying molecular chirality and optical rotation in research studies.

Specifications

• Measurement Parameters:
  • Optical Rotation: -89.999° to +89.999°
  • International Sugar Scale (°Z): ±259.00°Z
• Resolution:
  • Optical Rotation: 0.001°
  • Sugar Scale: 0.01°Z
• Accuracy:
  • Optical Rotation: ±0.002°
  • Sugar Scale: ±0.01°Z
• Measurement Time: Approx. 10 seconds
• Temperature Compensation: Automatic & Manual (10.0 – 40.0°C)
• Sample Volume: 2.5 – 5.0 mL (depending on cell selection)
• Wavelengths: 589 nm (Sodium D-line)
• Light Source: LED with interference filter
• Display: Digital LCD screen
• Calibration: Automatic with quartz standard plates
• Data Output: USB & RS-232C connectivity for external data transfer
• Power Supply: AC 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz
• Compliance: USP, EP, JP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
• Dimensions: 48 × 27 × 18 cm
• Weight: Approx. 15 kg

The Atago Automatic Polarimeter AP-300 is an industry-leading high-precision optical rotation measurement device, ensuring fast, accurate, and reliable results. Its automatic calibration, multiple measurement options, and compliance with international standards make it the perfect solution for laboratories, research institutions, and quality control applications.