A D P 4 4 0 Po l a r i m e t e r

High Accuracy Polarimeters

Introductory Leaflet
February 2007

Bellingham + Stanley Ltd.

Q u a l i t y S c i e n t i f i c I n s t r u m e n t s
 ADP440 Polarimeter
The ADP440 is single wavelength, high accuracy polarimeter suitable for use in
many applications and is especially suited for use in pharmaceutical
laboratories where compliance with European Pharmacopoeia1 is required.
New optics featuring a ‘no maintenance’ yellow LED and interference filter
together with a photodiode detector allows reading of samples of up to 3.0 OD.
The instrument has both angular and sugar scales (ISS) and can be
programmed with user scales as well as industry standard methods for
displaying concentration and specific rotation directly.
When used in the sugar industry, the ADP440 may also form the central hub
Features: of a purity system, providing the measurement of a Saccharimeter. In the
• Multiple scales ‘purity mode’ the instrument will calculate and display ‘sugar purity’ with Brix
values being input automatically from an RFM2 refractometer or via the simple
• Temperature display keypad. For rapid measurements, funnel and flow through cells are available
• Optical density display and require the use of specially suited slotted lids.
• Temperature compensation Data handling is in accordance with GLP providing a record of measurement
• LED/Interference filter date, time, batch and operator numbers. A calibration record is also available to
• Parallel printer port be displayed or printed. Data handling may also be configured in accordance
• RS232 x 2 with the technical requirements of FDA regulation – 21CFR Part 11.
(refractometer/PC/barcode) Operation is very simple by way of four push buttons including scale and
• Barcode reader compensation selection, zero calibration and the displaying of optical density
• High resolution LCD display and temperature. On-screen menus in English, French, Spanish or German
are selectable.
• Conforms to USP/EP/BP/JP
Temperature compensation can be achieved from a single sensor, which can
Software Features: measure either the temperature within the sample chamber or, when placed
• GLP software (date/time/batch) in the centre-filling arm of the measurement tube, the temperature of the
actual sample.
• 21CFR Part 11 audit trail
• Calibration audit trail The instrument can be checked and calibrated using a quartz control plate by
accessing the span facility in the setup menu. If a sample is too dark, the
• Purity methods (Saccharimeter) instrument will display an error message.
• Specific rotation methods
1. Minimum requirement of EP/BP/JP/USP. 21CFR Part II
• Statistics 2. RFM700/340/800 only

Optional Accessories Specifications Angular ISS (°Z)

• Funnel & flow tubes Range -355 to + 355 selectable -225 to +225
• Low volume tubes Resolution 0.01/0.001 0.01/0.001
• Water-jacketed tubes Reproducibility 0.002 0.005
Accuracy ±0.01 ±0.03
• Waterbaths
• Slotted lids Light Source LED/Interference filter (589.3nm)
• Quartz control plates Beam Diameter 4 mm
Tube Length 20 to 220 mm
Reading Time 4 – 30 seconds (selectable)
Temperature 5-40 °C
Temperature Compensation None, sugar, quartz, user defined
Bellingham+Stanley Ltd Optical Density Range 0.0 to 3.0 OD
operates a Quality Management
System complying with BS EN Interfaces 2 x RS232, parallel printer port
ISO 9001:2000 (Certificate No. Power Supply External 90-250V~, 50-60 Hz. Supplied with instrument
LRQ 0963791).

Bellingham+Stanley Ltd pursues a policy of continuous product Order Code Description

development and improvement and as such, information given on this Data
Sheet may be updated or withdrawn without notice. 37-40 ADP440 digital polarimeter supplied with one centre
filling tube (200mm), instruction manual and certificate
These products comply with the requirements of the of conformity.
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC

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