| Specification | PolAAr 30 | PolAAr 3000 |
| Scales | Angular degrees, ISS (°Z), temperature corrected ISS | Angular degrees, ISS (°Z), temperature corrected ISS |
| Range | Full circle, reading to ±90 angular degrees, in excess of ±250°Z | Full circle, reading to ±90 angular degrees, in excess of ±250°Z |
| Resolution | 0.01°, 0.01°Z | 0.001°, 0.01°Z |
| Accuracy | ±0.01°, ±0.02°Z | ±0.001°
(0 to 10°) ±0.01° (10 to 90°) ±0.01°Z (0 to 25°Z) ±0.02°Z (above 25°Z) |
| Wavelengths | 589.44nm¹ | 589.44nm¹ |
| Light Source | 20 watt tungsten halogen lamp, typical life 2000 hours | 20 watt tungsten halogen lamp, typical life 2000 hours |
| OD Tolerance | OD 3.0 (ie 99.9% absorbance), warning issued if sample too dark | OD 3.0 (ie 99.9% absorbance), warning issued if sample too dark |
| Reading Time (continuous mode) | 10 seconds | Approximately 10 to 15 seconds |
| Reading Modes | Continuous | Continuous |
| Sample Compartment | Accepts standard sample tubes, 30mm diameter collars. Maximum path length 200mm, bores 8mm down to 1.5mm. Ventilated - temperature rise above ambient does not exceed 3°C | Accepts standard sample tubes, 30mm diameter collars. Maximum path length 200mm, bores 8mm down to 1.5mm. Ventilated - temperature rise above ambient does not exceed 3°C |
| Thermometers | Temperature sensor in sample compartment, socket for alternative sample tube sensor. Sensor range 0-100°C, accuracy ±0.25°C. Digital display resolution 0.1°C | Temperature sensor in sample compartment, socket for alternative sample tube sensor. Sensor range 0-100°C, accuracy ±0.25°C. Digital display resolution 0.1°C |
| Outputs/inputs | 2 x RS232 (25-way D sockets), 1 x remote (9-way D socket) | 2 x RS232 (25-way D sockets), 1 x remote (9-way D socket) |
| Data Output | Rotation reading, units, time and date, polarimeter serial number, wavelength, temperature | Rotation reading, units, time and date, polarimeter serial number, wavelength, temperature |
| Special Features | _ | _ |
| Controls | Power ON/OFF, zero, scale select and print keys | Power ON/OFF, zero, scale select and print keys |
| Calibration | UKAS calibration certificate available if required | UKAS calibration certificate available if required |
| Size and Weight | L 515mm, D 380mm, H 198mm, W 15.7kg | L 515mm, D 380mm, H 198mm, W 15.7kg |
Optical
Activity Limited, Bury Road Industrial Estate, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26
1NF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1487 813913 Fax: +44 (0)1487 812789
E-mail:
sales@opticalactivity.com Web: www.opticalactivity.com
PolAAr Series Polarimeters
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Other wavelength options
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