Specifications

The MA886 is an optical instrument that employs the meas-
urement of the refractive index to determine sodium chloride
concentration in aqueous solutions used in food preparation.
It is not intended for sea water salinity measurements.
The measurement of refractive index is simple and quick
and provides the user an accepted method for NaCl
analysis. Samples are measured after a simple user
calibration with deionized or distilled water. Within
seconds the instrument measures the refractive
index of the solution.
The digital refractometer eliminates the uncer-
tainty associated with mechanical refractome-
ters and is easily portable for measurements
where you need them.
The instrument utilizes internationally recog-
nized references for unit conversion and tem-
perature compensation. It can display the
measurement of NaCl concentration 4 differ-
ent ways: g/100 g, g/100 mL, Specific Gravity,
and °Baumé. Temperature (in °C or °F) is dis-
played simultaneously with the measurement
(on 3 of the ranges) on the large dual level dis-
play along with icons for Low Power and other
helpful message codes.
Key features include:
• Dual-level LCD
• Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
• Easy setup and storage
• Battery operation with Low Power indicator (BEPS)
• Automatically turns off after 3 minutes of non-use
MA886
Digital Refractometer
for Sodium Chloride Measurements
New
Specifications MA886
Range 0 to 28 g/100 g
0 to 34 g/100 ml
1.000 to 1.216 Specific Gravity
0 to 26 °Baumé
0 to 80°C / 32 to 176°F
Resolution 0.1 g/100 g
0.1 g/100 ml
0.001 Specific Gravity
0.1 °Baumé
0.1°C / 0.1°F
Accuracy ±0.2 g/100 g
±0.2 g/100 ml
±0.002 Specific Gravity
±0.2 °Baumé
±0.3°C / ±0.5°F
Light Source yellow LED
Measurement Time approximately 1.5 seconds
Minimum Sample Volume 100 µL (cover prism totally)
Sample Cell SS ring and flint glass prism
Temperature Compensation automatic between 10 and 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Case Material ABS
Enclosure Rating IP 65
Battery Type 1 x 9V AA (included)
Battery Life 5000 reading
Auto-shut off after 3 minutes of non-use
Dimensions 192 x 102 x 67 mm
Weight 420 g
Ordering Information
MA886 is supplied complete with Mi0005 9V battery and instruction manual.
Stainless Steel Sample
Well and Prism
Place a few drops of the sample in
the well and press the READ key.
Liquid Cristal Display
(LCD)
Dual Level LCD with Primary and
Secondary Display.
Digital
Refractometers
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