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Precision, coupled with modern design, robust materials, and an unrivaled longevity is what our laboratory polarimeters stand for. Our technology is intelligent and connectable. You can access, store, and retrieve lab data from anywhere. SCHMIDT + HAENSCH, founded in 1864, offers a variety of polarimeter models based on decades of experience. The modular concept allows each customer to compile a custom-configured polarimeter including accessories.

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.

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Available models

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 & 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
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
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
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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Polarimeters, Refractometers and density meters by SCHMIDT + HAENSCH - the new VariFamily

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  • Chemical
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Education & Academics
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  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceutical
Schmidt+HaenschSchmidt+Haensch is a company based on a high level of mechanics and opto-electronic measurements instruments includes polarimeters (saccharimeters) and refractometers and color measurement instruments of highest precision are manufactured and distributed worldwide.
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