This is the top-of-the line model from Rudolph. The Resolution, Reproducibility and the Accuracy of the 589nm is in the fourth decimal. The Resolution is 0.0001 Deg Arc, the Reproducibility is 0.0002 Deg Arc and the Accuracy is 0.0003 Deg Arc.
The AUTOPOL VI Automatic Polarimeter was developed for the most demanding analytical laboratories. If you are a high performance lab, the Autopol VI has the features you must have.
The AUTOPOL VI's standard communication package includes:
Allowing the capability to:
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The USP <781> require optical rotation measurements at 25°C ± .5°C (unless another temperature is specified). The European Pharmacopoeia requires optical rotation measurements made at 25°C ± 5°C (unless another temperature is specified).
Whatever your temperature control needs are, the AUTOPOL VI's exclusive TempTrol™ System (Patent No. 2778542) makes your measurement in seconds without a waterbath or any type of water circulation.
The TempTrol™ System allows push-button temperature control of your 100mm cell, 200mm cell, or Quartz Plate. Set the temperature, push “measure” and walk away. The AUTOPOL VI will heat or cool to a predefined temperature and then provide you with the result all in one easy step.
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TempTrol heating and cooling transfer surface |
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TempTrol cell with mating heating & cooling transfer surface manufactured with acid resistance materials: Hastelloy™ and Peek™. |
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Temperature is selected via touch screen. Temperature selection of 20°C shown left. |
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Place the TempTrol cell in your TempTrol equipped Autopol® sample chamber to measure within ±0.2°C of the USP, EP, JP, or BP specified temperature (normally 20°C or 25°C ±0.5°C) |
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Rudolph provides a temperature validation cell with every TempTrol system. The temperature validation cell along with optional NIST traceable thermometer is designed to validate the temperature control performance of the polarimeter and cell to ±0.2°C. |
Measurement reports can be saved as an Excel or PDF file and edited quickly and easily. You can import logos and print your company's customized “C of A” directly.
Rudolph Research Analytical knows that you mus be able to validate your instrument's operating performance regularly. Therefore, the AUTOPOL VI comes standard with the accessories, validation tool and automatic calibration functions necessary to ensure that the temperation control, temperature measurement and optical measurement processes are working accurately and reproducibly. All functions are assessed simply and conveniently through the AUTOPOL VI liquid sealed touch screen.
For Racemic Solutions and very low concentration samples, the AUTOPOL VI provides unmatched 4th decimal optical rotation accuracy of ±0.0003°Arc over ±1°Arc. Instrument performance for readings between -1 and 1° Arc is: Resolution ±0.0001, Reproducibility ± 0.0002, and Accuracy ±0.0003.
Install your own measurement methods for immediate selection of the correct method to match your most common tests. Setting up your own custom methods is as simple as filling out a few screens like the one shown to the right.
The AUTOPOL VI's 21CFR Part 11 software module is easily enabled through the user friendly touch screen. This module gives you full compliance with:
The AUTOPOL VI comes standard with Rudolph's Hastelloy™ upgrade option. This option includes a Hastelloy cell and Silco Steel™ cell chamber for increased resistance to acids like 6 Molar HCl.
Today our Service Technicians have access to state of the art diagnostic tools and have a depth of knowledge that often lets them solve problems right over the phone. Our customers really appreciate the same day phone call by a real technical service person who wants to solve their problem. Our customers know that they can expect this support for many years to come as Rudolph is still repairing instruments which were built in the 70's.
Measuring Mode | Optical Rotation Specific Rotation Concentration User Defined Scale |
Measuring Scale | Degrees Arc, % Concentration |
Measuring Range | ± 89° Arc Optical Rotation ± 999.99° Arc Specific Rotation 0-99.9% Concentration |
Performance Between -1°Arc and +1°Arc | |
Resolution | 0.0001° Arc Optical Rotation 0.0001% Concentration 0.0001° Specific Rotation |
Reproducibility | 0.0002° Arc Optical Rotation |
Accuracy | 0.0003° Arc Optical Rotation |
Optical Wavelengths | 589nm |
Performance Outside of ±1°Arc | |
Resolution | 0.001° Arc Optical Rotation 0.001% Concentration 0.001° Specific Rotation |
Reproducibility | 0.002° Arc |
Accuracy | 0.002° up to 1° 0.2% up to 5° 0.01° above 5° |
Optical Wavelengths | 365nm, 405nm, 436nm, 546nm, 589nm, 633nm |
Prism | Glan Thomson calcite quartz |
Optical Wavelengths | 365nm, 405nm, 436nm, 546nm, 589nm, 633nm (other wavelengths available) |
Wavelength Selection | Automatic by push-button |
TempTrol™ Range | Automatic Electronic Heating & Cooling 15°-35°C |
TempTrol™ Accuracy | ± 0.2°C |
Temp. Probe Range | 10°-40°C |
Temp. Probe Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
Acid Resistance | Hastelloy™ measurement cell and Silco Steel™ sample chamber |
Measurement Time | 4°/sec slewing rate & 5 sec nominal settling time |
Light Source | Tungsten-halogen 6V, 20W, avg. 2,000 hour life |
Sample Chamber | Accepts sample tubes up to 200mm |
Display | 10.4” diagonal, 800x600 pixels, color Flat Panel Monitor with Resistant Touch Screen Interface, 200 nits brightness, gasketed for spill protection |
Communication Interface | Touch Screen User Interface 3 — USB Ports 2 — RS232 Ports Ethernet Port for Network Connection Keyboard, Bar Code Scanner, Mouse, Network Capabilities |
Internal Memory | 2 GB Non-removable Compact Flash |
Calibration | Automatic calibration by push-button |
Shipping Dimensions | 36 in. (L) x 19 in.(W) x 18 in. (H) 91.44 cm (L) x 48.26 cm (W) x 45.72 cm (H) |
Shipping Weight | 105 lbs. (31.75 kg) |
Power Supply | 85 to 260 VAC; 48 to 62 Hz |
Power Consumption | 150 — 200 Watts |