Laboratory beverage analysers
A complete range of modular laboratory sensors for beverage analysis
Modular Analysis for Brix, Diet, CO2 and O2 in Beverages
Laboratory Beverage Analysers: A Comprehensive Guide
The beverage industry demands precision and reliability in quality control to maintain product consistency, ensure safety, and meet regulatory standards. Maselli’s LP Series laboratory beverage Analysers offer cutting-edge solutions for measuring key parameters such as Brix, CO2, oxygen, and alcohol content. These systems help manufacturers optimise production processes, whether working with soft drinks, beer, or other beverages. This guide provides a detailed look into the equipment specifications, functions, and benefits of Maselli’s laboratory Analysers.
Overview of Beverage Analysers
Beverage Analysers are critical tools in laboratory environments, designed to measure essential quality parameters such as sugar concentration (Brix), CO2 levels, oxygen, and alcohol content. Maselli’s LP Series Analysers are widely used in industries such as soft drinks, beer, juices, and flavored water. These systems offer a modular design, allowing manufacturers to customize their Analysers according to their specific needs, and enable precise and efficient analyses of various beverage types.
- Key Features: Modular design, scalable system, real-time data integration
- Applications: Soft drinks, beer, juice, plant-based beverages, flavored water
- Common Measured Parameters: Brix, CO2, oxygen, alcohol content
DR10 Easy-Diet™ Analyser
The DR10 Easy-Diet™ is an advanced laboratory Analyser designed for measuring diet and sugar-free beverages like carbonated soft drinks, flavored water, and energy drinks. It replaces traditional methods such as HPLC units, spectrophotometers, and titrators, offering quick, accurate results within 7 minutes. The system is fully automated and user-friendly, requiring no sample preparation or expert operators.
Cycle Time: Less than 7 minutes per analysis
Sample Volume: Minimal sample preparation required
Interface: Touchscreen display with intuitive software
Additional Features: PC embedded with Windows® OS for data export and network connectivity
The LP10 Soft Drink Analyser is a comprehensive solution for laboratory-based beverage testing. This system is modular, allowing users to measure various parameters such as Brix, CO2, oxygen, and alcohol content. It includes an automatic sampler that can handle pressurized containers like PET, glass bottles, and cans, enabling fast, precise, and operator-independent analysis. The LP10 is a reliable tool for quality control in beverage production.
Modular Design: Can be expanded with additional analysis modules
Sample Handling: Supports pressurized and non-pressurized samples with the SL01 and SL02 samplers
Measurement Accuracy: Brix: ±0.02, CO2: ±0.025 v/v, Oxygen: ±1 ppb
User Interface: Touchscreen control panel with Ethernet and USB connectivity
The LR05 Refractometer is designed for laboratory use in industries like food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and beverage sectors. It is built to measure the refractive index of liquids, calculating concentrations in Brix or other scales. Available in three configurations—standard, high accuracy, and super accuracy—the LR05 provides flexible options for different precision requirements.
Measurement Range: 0–95 Brix
Accuracy: Standard Accuracy: ±0.00007 nD (±0.05 Brix);
High Accuracy: ±0.00005 nD; Super Accuracy: ±0.00002 nD
Temperature Compensation: Automatic for temperatures between 5°C and 60°C
Interface: 6.5-inch touchscreen with Ethernet and USB ports
LP20 Portable Beverage Analyser
The LP20 Portable Analyser is a versatile solution for at-line beverage testing. It uses the same advanced technology as the LP10 but comes in a rugged, IP67-rated enclosure, making it suitable for on-site analysis in tanks and piping systems. The LP20 is ideal for measuring CO2, oxygen, alcohol, and other parameters in real-time, directly at the production line.
Measurement Parameters: CO2, Alcohol, Brix, Real Extracts
Protection Rating: IP67 (suitable for harsh environments)
Power Supply: Battery-powered with touch screen control panel
Sample Volume: 100 cc per test for CO2, Alcohol analysis
CO2 and oxygen levels are critical parameters for ensuring beverage quality, particularly in carbonated drinks and beer. Maselli’s LP Series Analysers offer highly accurate and repeatable measurements using pressure-temperature sensors and optical technology. Both the LP10 and LP20 Analysers are equipped with CO2 and oxygen modules, allowing manufacturers to monitor these parameters in real-time for effective quality control.
CO2 Measurement Range: 0–12 g/L with ±0.05 g/L accuracy
Oxygen Measurement Range: 0–2000 ppb with ±1 ppb accuracy
Applications: Soft drinks, beer, flavored water, energy drinks
SL01 and SL02 Samplers
The SL01 Automatic Sampler is designed for sampling pressurized beverages such as carbonated soft drinks and beer. It is capable of piercing the container under pressure, preserving the sample’s integrity for accurate CO2 analysis. The SL02 Sampler is used for non-pressurized samples and uses a peristaltic pump to draw liquids from beakers or carousels. Both samplers integrate seamlessly with Maselli Analysers.
SL01 Sampler: Suitable for pressurized beverages; fully automatic operation
SL02 Sampler: Ideal for non-pressurized liquids; peristaltic pump-based system
Real-Time and Historical Data Management
Data management is a critical aspect of beverage analysis, ensuring real-time monitoring and accurate record-keeping. Maselli’s Multilab software connects laboratory Analysers to collect and store production data in real-time. Operators can access this data for statistical analyses, quality control, and reporting, making it easier to take corrective actions as needed.
Data Connectivity: Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi options available
Data Formats: Industry-standard formats compatible with third-party software
Features: Real-time monitoring, historical data collection, and statistical analysis
Calibration and Maintenance
Maselli’s laboratory Analysers are designed to require minimal maintenance, thanks to their solid-state optical technology. Calibration is typically performed annually using traceable standards, ensuring the continued accuracy of measurements. These Analysers also serve as primary calibration tools for other plant equipment, providing reliable benchmarks for quality control across the production process.
Calibration Frequency: Once a year with certified solutions
Maintenance: Minimal, with optical sensors requiring no regular upkeep
Compatibility: Can be used to calibrate other plant equipment
- Laboratory beverage Analyser
- Beverage quality control
- Brix measurement
- CO2 Analyser
- Alcohol content Analyser
- Soft drink Analyser
- Beverage refractometer
- Oxygen measurement in beverages
- Carbon dioxide analysis in beverages
- Beer analysis equipment
- Sugar concentration Analyser
- Diet beverage Analyser
- Laboratory soft drink testing
- Automatic beverage sampler
- Portable beverage Analyser
- Refractometric beverage analysis
- Alcohol testing in beer
Laboratory beverage analyser questions answered by our experts
What are laboratory beverage Analysers used for?
Laboratory beverage Analysers are designed to test both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, including soft drinks, beer, dairy, and plant-based products. These Analysers measure critical parameters such as sugar concentration (Brix), CO2, oxygen, alcohol, and pH. The choice of Analyser depends on the beverage type and specific analysis required, such as high-precision refractometers for sugar content or pressure-temperature systems for CO2 analysis.
Relevant Equipment: DR10, LP10, LR05
Key Parameters: Brix, CO2, Oxygen, Alcohol
How does a laboratory beverage Analyser work?
A laboratory beverage Analyser consists of multiple modules, each responsible for analyzing a specific parameter. For example, a refractometer module measures the sugar content by calculating the refractive index, while a CO2 module uses pressure and temperature to calculate dissolved gas content. The system is modular, and the results are displayed on a touchscreen control panel, which can also export data to connected systems.
Relevant Equipment: LP10, DR10, LR05
Measurement Methods: Refractive index, pressure-temperature, optical technology
How does the DR10 Easy-Diet™ Analyser measure diet products?
The DR10 Easy-Diet™ Analyser measures diet beverages using refractometric technology. It calculates the concentration of diet syrups and sugar-free beverages by measuring the refractive index of the sample. This Analyser simplifies the process by replacing manual titrations and HPLC units, delivering quick and accurate results in less than 7 minutes.
Measurement Cycle: Less than 7 minutes
Key Feature: Fully automated, no sample preparation required
What parameters can the LP10 Analyser measure in soft drinks?
The LP10 Analyser can measure various parameters in soft drinks, including Brix, CO2, oxygen, and alcohol content. Its modular design allows customization for specific needs. The automatic sampler can handle pressurized containers such as PET, glass bottles, and cans, ensuring efficient sample collection for accurate measurements.
Available Modules: Brix, CO2, Oxygen, Alcohol, Real Extracts
Key Feature: Modular system with automatic samplers
What is the difference between the LR05 Refractometer and other beverage Analysers?
The LR05 Refractometer is specialized for measuring the refractive index and calculating concentrations like Brix or % concentration. While other Analysers might handle multiple parameters, the LR05 is focused on delivering high-precision measurements for liquid concentrations. It is available in three configurations (standard, high, and super accuracy), making it suitable for industries that require accurate concentration analysis.
Accuracy: Up to ±0.00002 nD (Super Accuracy)
Applications: Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical industries
How does the LP20 portable Analyser differ from the LP10?
The LP20 portable Analyser is designed for at-line and field measurements. While it shares similar technology with the LP10, it is housed in a rugged, portable, IP67-rated enclosure, making it suitable for real-time measurements directly from tanks or piping systems. It is ideal for quick analysis of CO2, alcohol, and other key parameters at the production site.
Key Features: Battery-powered, IP67 rating for harsh environments
Measurement Parameters: CO2, Oxygen, Alcohol, Real Extracts
How do I connect the laboratory beverage Analyser modules together?
The Maselli LP10 laboratory beverage Analyser comes with a connection box that acts as the interface for connecting various modules. Each module is connected using 6mm PTFE tubing. The ports are clearly marked, ensuring easy installation and setup. The system is modular, allowing for the addition of new modules based on the user’s requirements.
Connection Options: Ethernet, USB for data export and communication
Key Feature: Simple, user-friendly setup
What maintenance is required for Maselli Analysers?
Maselli Analysers are designed to be low-maintenance due to the use of solid-state optical technology. Routine maintenance typically involves an annual calibration with certified solutions. The systems require minimal upkeep, but for pressurized sampling systems like the SL01, preventive maintenance is recommended once a year to ensure proper operation.
Maintenance Frequency: Annual calibration recommended
Key Feature: Minimal maintenance required
Can Maselli laboratory Analysers be used to calibrate other systems?
Yes, laboratory Analysers like the LP10 or DR10 can be used as primary standards to calibrate other systems used in the plant. Samples are taken near the Analyser's measurement points and analyzed in the lab. If discrepancies are detected, the other systems can be calibrated to match the lab results, ensuring consistency in product quality.
Key Feature: Seamless integration for calibration
Applications: Calibration of in-plant beverage Analysers
How does the SL01 Automatic Sampler work with pressurized beverages?
The SL01 Automatic Sampler is designed to handle pressurized beverages like carbonated soft drinks and beer. It pierces through the cap of a PET, glass bottle, or can under pressure, ensuring that the CO2 content is preserved. The system then extracts the sample and delivers it to the Analyser for precise measurement.
Key Feature: Fully automated operation for pressurized beverages
Applications: Carbonated soft drinks, beer
What is the best equipment for measuring alcohol in beer?
For measuring alcohol in beer, the LP10 or LP20 Analysers, when equipped with the proper alcohol measurement module, are ideal. These systems use a combination of refractive index and sound velocity to accurately determine alcohol content. They are suitable for both laboratory and at-line applications, providing flexibility depending on production needs.
Key Feature: Accurate alcohol measurement with real-time data collection
Applications: Beer production, alcohol-free beverages
How do I ensure accurate Brix measurement using the LR05 Refractometer?
To ensure accurate Brix measurements, the LR05 Refractometer should be properly calibrated and used within its specified temperature range (5–60°C). The automatic temperature compensation feature helps minimize errors. Regular calibration using traceable standards is also recommended for maintaining long-term accuracy.
Key Feature: High precision with automatic temperature compensation
Accuracy: ±0.02 Brix for high-accuracy configurations
