Schmidt & Haensch – Polarimeter

Benchtop polarimeters developed and manufactured by SCHMIDT + HAENSCH are integrated in laboratories worldwide to reliably measure the ratio, the purity, and the concentration of enantiomeric mixtures.

Key Features

• Intelligent Connectivity: Seamlessly access, store, and retrieve lab data remotely with our connectable technology.
• Modular Design: Tailor your polarimeter to specific needs with our modular concept, offering flexibility and customization.
• FDA Compliance: Trust in the regulatory excellence of our polarimeters, aligning with FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 11.
• Industry Applications: From laboratories to the sugar and chemical industries, our polarimeters deliver accurate results across diverse applications.
• Globally Integrated Benchtop Polarimeters: Developed and manufactured by SCHMIDT + HAENSCH, our polarimeters are seamlessly integrated into laboratories worldwide. They ensure precise measurements of ratio, purity, and concentration in enantiomeric mixtures, providing a reliable solution for your analytical needs.

Available Models

VariPol – Polarimeter

Technical Specifications

	VariPol C	VariPol B
Measurement scales	° Optical rotation, ° Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L), further scales freely definable	° Optical rotation, ° Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L), further scales freely definable
Measuring range	± 89.9°	± 89.9°
Precision	± 0.01° *	± 0.005° *
Repeatability	± 0.01°	± 0.005°
Resolution	0.005°	0.001°
Sensitivity	Up to OD 3	Up to OD 3
Wavelength	1 or 2 wavelengths fixed, standard 589 nm, also available 365, 405, 436, 546	1 or 2 wavelengths fixed, standard 589 nm, also available 365, 405, 436, 546
Measuring time	6 to 8 sec. over the entire measuring range	6 to 8 sec. over the entire measuring range
Measuring tubes	Up to 100 mm length; standard tubes, tubes with funnel or flow through; wetted parts: glass, stainless steel, Hastelloy	Up to 100 mm length; standard tubes, tubes with funnel or flow through; wetted parts: glass, stainless steel, Hastelloy
Temperature measurement	Pt1000 sensor (device) / NTC sensor (Quartz control plates and tubes)	Pt1000 sensor (device) / NTC sensor (Quartz control plates and tubes)
Sample temperature range	10 °C to 40 °C	10 °C to 40 °C
Temperature precision / resolution	± 0.1 °C* / 0.01 °C	± 0.1 °C* / 0.01 °C
Peltier temp. regulation of the sample room	18 °C to 25 °C	10 °C to 40 °C
Temperature stabilization time	25 °C to 20 °C, ± 0.1 °C, in 1 minute (valid for ambient temp. = 20 °C, with tube)	25 °C to 20 °C, ± 0.1 °C, in 1 minute (valid for ambient temp. = 20 °C, with tube)
Light source	LED, interference filter	Light source
Display	7” Touchscreen**, 800 x 480 Pixel	7” Touchscreen**, 800 x 480 Pixel
Operation	Touchscreen**, Keyboard***, Mouse***, Barcode Reader***, Remote via PC/Tablet/Smartphone***	Touchscreen**, Keyboard***, Mouse***, Barcode Reader***, Remote via PC/Tablet/Smartphone***
Interfaces / Communication	Ethernet 10/100/1000, RS232, USB, WLAN**	Ethernet 10/100/1000, RS232, USB, WLAN**
Power	VAC 90-265; 50/60 Hz; 150 W max	VAC 90-265; 50/60 Hz; 150 W max
Conformity	International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, 21 CFR part 11, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157	International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, 21 CFR part 11, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157
Dimensions	With display: 430 x 300 x 270 mm (w x d x h); without display: 430 x 300 x 160 mm (w x d x h)	With display: 430 x 300 x 270 mm (w x d x h); without display: 430 x 300 x 160 mm (w x d x h)
Highlights	Basic Polarimeter especially designed for pharmaceutical applications; Modularity; Fast measuring; Peltier system for automatic temperature control; easy to calibrate; constant precision over the whole measuringrange, 21 CFR part 11 ready; energy saving durable LEDs; ELN; LIMS ready	Basic Polarimeter especially designed for pharmaceutical applications; Modularity; Fast measuring; Peltier system for automatic temperature control; easy to calibrate; constant precision over the whole measuringrange, 21 CFR part 11 ready; energy saving durable LEDs; ELN; LIMS ready

Modular Polarimeter for Pharma and more

The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH VariPol is the newest and fastest generation of precision polarimetry. It is especially designed for pharmaceutic applications, but it can be adapted to further uses. Its unrivaled precision in measurement is paired with modularity, flexibility, and rapidity. State-of-the-art connectivity allows for seamless integration into your extended network of devices and permits monitoring your measuring results using our Aquisys Software on your phone or tablet.

Key Features

• Basic Polarimeter especially designed for pharmaceutical applications – 21 CFR Part 11 ready
• Modular configuration
• Multi-user concept and remote control via internet browser
• Rapid measuring
• Peltier system for automatic temperature control
• Easy to calibrate
• Constant precision over the whole measuring range, space saving
• Energy saving durable LEDs
• ELN; LIMS ready

Polartronic^®V – The Allrounder

Technical Specifications

Measurement scales	°Optical rotation, °Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/L) up to 1000 scales freely definable
Measuring range	± 360° / ± 259°Z
Resolution	0.001° / 0.01°Z
Precision	± 0.005° / ± 0.015 °Z *
Reproducibility	± 0.001° / ± 0.01 °Z
Sensitivity	Up to OD 5
Wavelength	1 or 2 wavelengths fixed: 405, 435, 546, 578, 589, 633, 882 nm (others upon request)
Response time	≤ 4 sec. over the entire measuring range
Measuring tubes	Different models, 10 to 200 mm length, Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel, stainless-steel tubes with integrated temperature sensor***
Temperature measurement	NTC sensor for measurement of sample temperature
Range	0 °C – 99 °C
Resolution	0.01 °C
Precision	± 0.1 °C
Light source	LED, interference filter
Display	7″ touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 bit colors
Operation	Touchscreen, keyboard**, mouse**, barcode-reader**, remote via PC**
Interface / Communication	RS232 (1x), USB A (4x), USB B (1x), Ethernet (1x), LAN
Conformity	International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157

High-Performance Circle Polarimeter

The SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Polartronic V is the fully automatic, allrounder instrument amongst the polarimeters. With continuous, speedy measurement, it combines high resolution and highly accurate and reproducible measuring results over the whole measuring range.

Key Features

• Continuous and speedy measurement
• Intuitive operation, industrial standard interfaces, internal data base function, internal 21 CFR Part 11 software
• Stainless steel housing for rugged conditions
• Wavelength (882 nm) for dark sugar solutions
• User-friendly operation system
• Pre-installed user methods
• Flexibility through modular connection with instruments such as SCHMIDT + HAENSCH ATR P

Saccharomat^®V – The Allrounder

Technical Specifications

Measurement scales	°Z International Sugar Scale
Measuring ranges	– 35°Z to + 105°Z
Resolution	0.01 °Z
Precision	± 0.01 °Z
Reproducibility	± 0.01 °Z
Sensitivity	Up to OD 5
Wavelength	1 or 2 wavelengths fixed: 587, 882 nm
Response time	≤ 4 sec. over the entire measuring range
Measuring tubes	Different Models, 50, 100 or 200 mm length, Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel, stainless steel tubes with integrated temperature sensor***
Temperature measurement	NTC sensor for measurement of sample temperature
Range	0 °C – 99 °C
Resolution	0.01 °C
Precision	± 0.1 °C
Light source	LED, interference filter
Display	7″ TFT Touchscreen, 800 x 480 Pixel, 16 Bit colors
Operation	Touchscreen, keyboard**, mouse**, barcode reader**, remote via PC**
Interface / Communication	RS232 (1x), USB A (4x), USB B (1x), Ethernet (1x), W-LAN/LAN**
Conformity	International Pharmacopoea, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157

Sugar Polarimeter – Saccharimeter

The fully automatic digital polarimeter Unipol V is especially designed for chemical applications. It can also be used for purity analysis of food and beverage as well as cosmetics. The resolution of UniPol V conforms to the European and American Pharmacopeia. GLP/GMP conform data can be directly printed or transferred to your PC. In conjunction with the SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Software AQUISYS 3, all requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 conformity are fulfilled.

Key Features

• High performance patented sugar polarimeter
• Intuitive user interface
• No re-calibration needed
• High stability of measuring values
• Measurement of dark samples after filtration with SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Autofilt Z with NIR-WL
• High resolution 7″ TFT touchscreen
• Energy saving LED light source
• Combination with Polarimetry possible – SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Purity Analyzer

UniPol V – Digital Polarimeter

Technical Specifications

Measurement scales	°Optical rotation, °Specific rotation, °Z International Sugar Scale, % Concentration (g/mL, g/100mL, g/), seven scales freely definable
Measuring range	± 360° / ± 259°Z
Resolution	0.001° / 0.01°Z
Precision	± 0.005° / ± 0.02°Z *
Reproducibility	± 0.005° / ± 0.02°Z
Sensitivity	Up to OD 2
Wavelength	589 nm, 882 nm (other on request)
Response time	6 sec. over the entire measuring range
Measuring tubes	Different models, 10 to 200 mm length; Material: glass, stainless steel, acid-proof stainless steel; stainless steel tubes
Temperature measurement	NTC Sensor
Temperature range	10 to 40 °C
Temperature regulation	Temperature regulation only with external water bath (specifications vary by model)
Light source	LED, interference filter
Display	7″ Touchscreen, 800 x 480 Pixel, 16 Bit color
Operation	Touchscreen, keyboard**, mouse**, barcode-reader**
Interfaces / Communication	Ethernet 10/100/1000, RS232, USB, WLAN**, Modbus**, Canbus**, Profibus**
Conformity	International Pharmacopoeia, OIML, ASTM, ICUMSA, Australian Standard K157

UniPol V – Digital Polarimeter

The fully automatic digital polarimeter Unipol V is especially designed for chemical applications. It can also be used for purity analysis of food and beverage as well as cosmetics. The resolution of UniPol V conforms to the European and American Pharmacopeia. GLP/GMP conform data can be directly printed or transferred to your PC. In conjunction with the SCHMIDT + HAENSCH Software AQUISYS 3, all requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 conformity are fulfilled.

Key Features

• Basic circle polarimeter
• Quasi-continuous measurement
• Reliable high precision
• 21 CFR Part 11 ready
• Compliance with international standards

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Key Industries

• Agriculture
• Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
• Chemical
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Education & Academics
• Environmental
• Food & Beverage
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceutical