Misco introduces the new eMaple line of handheld digital refractometers engineered specifically for maple syrup production
The low-cost eMaple maple syrup refractometer provides an instant digital field determination of the sugar content, or Brix level, of maple sap or maple syrup.
The eMaple digital maple syrup refractometer can be used at the tree tap or sap collection tank to measure the sugar content of maple sap, for pre-process monitoring of reverse osmosis systems used to concentrate maple sap, in the sugar-shack to determine when to draw maple syrup from the boiler, or during maple syrup bottling and testing.
With a range from 0 to 85 Brix, the eMaple maple syrup refractometer spans a range that would require two separate traditional analogue refractometers.
Plus, a digital refractometer removes the subjectivity associated with analogue refractometers that require users to interpret where a boundary line crosses tiny scale divisions.
A separate scale for hot and cool maple syrup eliminates the reading drift that plagues other handheld digital refractometers.
Protection against inaccurate readings due to temperature differences, a major concern with refractometer measurement, is assured with nonlinear temperature compensation specific to maple syrup.
Temperature compensation is automatic for fluids read between 0 and 75C.
The eMaple's stainless-steel sample well requires only a couple of drops of fluid to take measurements and the sapphire measuring surface, the next hardest substance to diamond, will withstand years or wear and tear.
A simple, user-friendly interface consists of two buttons: one to take readings and the other to step through various menu options.
