Anton Paar L-Rix 510 inline refractometer

Anton Paar has introduced the L-Rix 510 sensor, its first inline process refractometer. The product makes fast, easy work of a wide range of hygienic applications, including measurements on pharmaceuticals, dairy, sugar solutions, syrup, food and beverages containing pulp.

The unit comes ready to install with a preset factory setting that never needs adjustment or recalibration. The sensor’s soldered optics need no liquid seals and ensure maintenance-free operation for the first 10 years of its service life. Users benefit from ‘fit and forget’ simplicity and years of continuous performance.

The product is said to provide refractive index and concentration results comparable to those of laboratory refractometers. Once CIP/SIP routines are completed, the sensor reactivates in just minutes to minimise downtime.

The device brings built-in intelligence to production-line monitoring. An intuitive touch-screen interface makes it easy to set up instrument parameters. It is available in three versions: the L-Rix 510, for use with Anton Paar’s mPDS 5 evaluation unit; the L-Rix 510 OT, with a built-in operating terminal that displays measured values; and the L-Rix 510 ROT, which displays values on a remote operating terminal.

The sensor seamlessly integrates with other equipment and controls via analog output or fieldbus connections using PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP and PROFINET, DeviceNet or Ethernet/IP protocols. It conforms with ASME Bioprocessing Equipment Standards and NAMUR NE107 diagnostic standards and is EHEDG certified.