December 26, 2007 - Meeting testing requirements of applications in food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, R2-i300 measures refractive index of 1.3330-1.5600 with resolution of 0.0001 and accuracy of ±0.0001. It also measures 0-95% brix and other soluble solids with resolution of 0.1% brix and accuracy of ±0.1% brix. Operating from -10 to +40°C with automatic temperature compensation, it includes display that lets user switch between RI, percent solids, and other custom scales.

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Release date: December 21, 2007

New R2-i300 Digital Lab Refractometer

Kernco Instruments has introduced the new R2-i300 digital lab refractometer designed to meet the testing requirements of the many diverse applications found in the food, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The unit measures 11.5" x 8.5" x 3.0" (292 x 216 x 76 mm). The small compact size of the R2-i300 saves a lot of desk space and is an ideal instrument for any laboratory. This model measures refractive index, percent brix, and customer defined scales. The measurement range is very broad and covers most of all applications. Unit measures refractive index of 1.3330 to 1.5600 and 0-95% brix and other soluble solids. Unit has a resolution of 0.0001 refractive index and 0.1% brix. Accuracy ±0.0001 refractive index and ±0.1% brix.

Major features and advantages

o Measurement Temperature - 10°C to 40°C operating range with Automatic Temperature Compensation
o Temperature Resolution - 0.1°C
o Display - user can switch reading modes between RI, % Solids and other custom scales
o Power Supply - Universal 110/220V, 50/60Hz - remote and detachable
o Data storage of 1,000 measurements synchronized to a PC/printer with the software CD included
o Communication via RS232 serial port (cable is supplied)
o Capacity for up to seven additional custom channels/scales in addition to the installed RI and Brix channels making this a nine-scale instrument
o CD library of custom scales included. Customer can choose scales to install/uninstall
o Factory will provide custom scale/channel support and programming to meet individual customer needs
o Warranty - 2 years
o Unit is priced under $4,400.00

For additional information, write to:
Kernco Instruments Co., Inc.
420 South Kenazo Avenue
El Paso TX 79928-7339
Phone: 915-852-3375
Fax: 915-852-4084
Email: contact@kerncoinstr.com
Internet: www.kerncoinstr.com
Contact: John Kelly, Sales Director

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John Kelly Sales Director
USA
Phone: 915-852-3375
FAX: 915-852-4084

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Company Information:
Name: Kernco Instruments Co., Inc.
Address: 420 Kenazo Ave.
City: El Paso
State: TX
ZIP: 79927 7338
Country: USA
Phone: 800-325-3875
FAX: 915-852-4084
http://www.kerncoinstr.com

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