Milwaukee Mi453 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 6
GUIDE TO DISPLAY CODES ................................................................................. 7
GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT ................................................. 8
MEASURENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 9
ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................... 13
BATTERY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................... 14
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
A. LID
B. CUVET HOLDER
C. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
D. ON/OFF KEY, TO TURN THE METER ON AND
OFF
E. ZERO KEY, TO START THE ZERO MEASUREMENT
F. READ KEY, TO START THE SAMPLE MEASUREMENT
G. TIMER KEY, TO ACTIVATE THE COUNTDOWN
MODE TIMER
DISPLAY
A. BATTERY STATUS ICON
B. HOURGLASS ICON
C. LAMP STATUS INDICATOR
D. MEASURE STATUS
E. MEASUREMENT UNIT
F. MAIN DISPLAY
G. PARAMETER NUMBER INDICATOR
H. TIMER MODE INDICATOR
I. SECONDARY DISPLAY

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing Milwaukee. This instruction manual will provide you the necessary
information for correct use of the meter.
Mi453 is an auto-diagnostic portable microprocessor meter. It has an advanced optical
system based on a special tungsten lamp and a narrow band interference filter that allows
most accurate and repeatable readings. All instruments are factory calibrated.
The auto-diagnostic feature of this meter ensures always optimal measurement conditions
to perform most precise readings. The light level is automatically adjusted each time a
zero-measurement is made, and the temperature of the lamp is controlled to avoid
overheating.
SIGNIFICANCE OF USE
The determination of concentration of reducing sugars (RS) is one of the most important
parameters that need to be measured during the wine making process.
Following the increase of RS during maturation of grapes can help to decide when to start
harvest. Having the highest possible sugar content is important because this is the main
parameter that defines the commercial value of grapes.
During the alcoholic fermentation instead, the decrease of sugars can be followed to
decide when fermentation is completed, or allows making corrective actions if the content
of RS is too low to obtain the desired alcohol degree or sweetness.
The predominant RS in grape products are glucose and fructose (hexoses). After reaction with
excess alkaline cupric tartrate (Fehling reagents), the RS content can be determined
colorimetricly. The Fehling method is not an exact determination but an index of the reducing
sugar concentration, because the reaction depends upon the amount and kind of RS present.
When the reducing sugar content is known at the beginning of fermentation, the potential
alcohol degree can be estimated multiplying the sugar concentration (in g/L) by 0.06.
Phenols interfere in the Fehling reaction and therefore red wine must be decolorized prior
to analysis. Wine also contains non-fermentable reducing sugars like pentose which will
also be analysed by this method.

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This meter is supplied with:
• Four sample cuvets and caps
• Reagents for 20 tests (Mi553-0, Mi553A-0, Mi553B-0)
• One 200 PL automatic pipette with Instruction Sheet
• One 1000 PL automatic pipette with Instruction Sheet
• Two plastic tips for 200 PL automatic pipette
• Two plastic tips for 1000 PL automatic pipette
• One spoon
• One funnel
• Filter paper (25 pcs)
• Four 1.5V AA batteries
• Tissue for wiping cuvets
• Instruction Manual
• Instrument Quality Certificate
Typical content of reducing sugars in must and wine
Must sweet must 20-25 % 200-250 g/L
normal 10-20 % 100-200 g/L
in fermentation 4-12.5 % 40-125 g/L
Wine Sweet 2.5-12.5 % 25-125 g/L
Semi sweet 0.8-2.5 % 8-25 g/L
Almost dry 0.2-0.8 % 2-8 g/L
Dry 0-0.2 % 0-2 g/L

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This instrument is in compliance with CE Directives.
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 0.00 to 50.00 g/L
Resolution 0.25 g/L
Precision ±0.50 g/L @ 10.00 g/L
Light Source Tungsten lamp
Light Detector Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference filter @ 610 nm
Method Fehling Method
Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) ; max 95% RH non-condensing
Battery Type 4 x 1,5 volt AA batteries
Auto-Shut off After 15' of non-use in measurement mode.
Dimensions 225 x 85 x 80 mm (8.7 x 3.3 x 3.1")
Weight 500 g (17,6 oz.).
Required Reagents
Code Description Quantity/test
Mi553A-0 RS reagent A 1 test tube
Mi553B-0 RS reagent B 1 ml
Optional Reagents
Code Description Quantity/test
Mi553-0 Charcoal 2 spoons

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PROBE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONPROBE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
PROBE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONPROBE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
PROBE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
GUIDE TO DISPLAY CODES
After Timer is pressed, a blinking hourglass icon appears
and the display shows a 7 minutes coundown. At the
end of the countdown an acoustic signal alerts the user
that the timer is finished.
Indicates that the instrument is in a ready state and
waiting for the next command (Timer or Zero).
This prompt indicates the battery capacity value.
This prompt appears for a few seconds each time the
instrument is turned ON.
The instrument is zeroed and a measurement can be
made.
Indicates that the meter is performing a zero
measurement. The light intensity is automatically re-
adjusted (auto-calibration features) if necessary.
Indicates that the meter is making a measurement.
Batteries voltage is getting low and the batteries need
to be replaced.

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Indicates that the batteries are dead and must be
replaced. After this message appears, the instrument
is switched off. Change the batteries and restart the
meter.
GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT
The instructions listed below should be carefully followed during testing to ensure
best accuracy.
• For dosing the wine sample and the reagent, we
recommend to use the supplied Milwaukee
automatic pipettes Mi0026 (200 PL) and
Mi0024 (1000 PL).
For a correct use of the Milwaukee automatic
pipettes, please follow the related Instruction Sheet.
• All the reaction times reported in this manual are referred to 20°C (68°F). As a
general rule of thumb, they should be doubled at 10°C (50°F) and halved at 30°C
(86°F).
USING VIALS
•Never insert hot vials into the instrument, or the cuvet holder may be damaged.
• In order to avoid reagent leaking and to obtain
most accurate results, it is recommended to
close the vial tightly with the supplied cap after
addition of reagents or sample.
• Whenever the cuvet is placed into the
measurement cell, it must be dry outside, and
completely free of fingerprints, oil or dirt. Wipe
it thoroughly with Mi0004 (tissue for wiping
cuvets, see chapter ACCESSORIES) or a lint-
free cloth prior to insertion.
Milwaukee
automatic pipette

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DIGESTION
• At the end of the digestion period, the vials are still hot: allow the vials to cool to room
temperature.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR RED WINE
To remove interference of phenols, samples of
Red Wine must be treated with activated carbon.
• Fill one cuvet with 10 mL of Red Wine.
• Add 2 spoons of Mi553-0 Charcoal to the
cuvet.
• Cap the cuvet and mix vigorously for 2
minutes. Then wait for 3 minutes.
• Fold a filter disc twice as shown in the figure.
Separate one side from the other three to form
a cone. Insert the folded filter disc in the funnel.

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MEASUREMENT
Note: A single blank vial may be used more than once; the blank vial is stable up to one
week if stored in a dark place at room temperature. Always use the same lot of reagents for
blank and samples. For most accurate measurement run a blank for each set of mesurement.
Note: If the expected RS concentration is above 50.00 g/L (for example for must analysis),
it is recommended to dilute the sample 4 or 5 times with water.
• Remove the cap from two vials Mi553A-0
RS reagent A.
• Use the Mi0024 1000 μL automatic pipette to
add exactly 1 mL of Mi553B-0 RS reagent B to
each vial.
For a correct use of the automatic pipette
please follow the related Instruction Sheet.
• Use the Mi0026 200 μL automatic pipette to
add exactly 200 μl of wine sample to one vial
(Sample) and 200 μL of deionized water to
the other vial (Blank).
• Preheat the reactor to 105 °C (221°F). For a correct use of the reactor follow the
Reactor Instruction Manual.
Do not use an oven or microwave.
• Filter the treated wine into an empty cuvet.
This is the wine sample.
Note: if the filtered wine is still red, repeat the
above procedure.
wine
sample deionized water
Sample Blank

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• Replace the cap and invert the vials several
times to mix. Wipe the vials thoroughly with a
lint-free cloth.
• Insert the vials into the reactor and heat
them for 7 minutes at 105°C.
Note: to obtain most accurate results, it is
recommended to use the pre-programmed
timer of the instrument, and remove the vials
from the reactor after exactly 7 minutes.
Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF and then
press TIMER to activate a 7 minutes countdown.
• At the end of the digestion period switch off
the reactor, place the vials carefully in the
test tube rack and wait for 10 minutes.
Warning: as the vials are still hot, be careful
in handling them.
Note: If the sample vial appears brown/
orange without blue hue, dilute the wine
sample and repeat the procedure.
• Invert the vials two times to mix. Then wait for
30 minutes to allow the vials cool to room
temperature.
Note: This operation is necessary to recover
the condensed water after heating.
• Turn the instrument ON by pressing ON/OFF.
When the LCD displays “---”, it is ready.

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• After a few seconds the display will show “-0.0-”.
The meter is now zeroed and ready for
measurement. Remove the Blank Vial.
• Insert the Sample Vial into the instrument.
Note: Do not shake or invert the Sample Vial
anymore otherwise the samples may become
turbid.
• Press READ and the display will show “----”
during measurement.
• The instrument directly displays concentration
in g/L (ppt) of Reducing Sugars on the Liquid
Crystal Display.
• Place the Blank Vial into the instrument.
• Press ZERO and “----” will blink on the display.
Blank
Sample

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ERRORMESSAGES
The meter has lost its configuration. Contact your dealer
or the nearest Milwaukee Instruments Customer Service
Center.
on zero reading:
“Light high”: there is too much light to perform a
measurement. Please check the preparation of the zero
cuvet.
“Light low”: there is not enough light to perform a
measurement. Please dilute the sample five times (see
“General tips for an accurate measurement“, page 8).
Note:
To convert the Reducing Sugars concentration from g/L to %, multiply the reading by 0.1.
e.g. 12.5 g/L x 0.1=1.25%.
When you analyse the must before alcoholic fermentation, to calculate the potential
alcohol degree multiply the read sugar concentration (g/L) by 0.06.
e.g. 175 g/L x 0.06=10.5% vol (potential alcohol degree)
(potential alcohol degree)
“No Light”: the instrument cannot adjust the light level.
Please check that the sample does not contain any debris.

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BATTERYREPLACEMENT
Battery replacement must only take place in a non-hazardous
area.
The blinking “ ” will appear when the batteries power gets
low.
When batteries are completely discharged, “0% bAtt” will
appear and after two seconds the instrument is switched off.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the instrument
and change the old batteries with 4 fresh 1.5V batteries,
paying attention to the correct polarity.
Replace the cover.
on sample reading:
A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates
an over range condition. The concentration of the sample
is beyond the programmed range: dilute the sample
and measure again.
The sample absorbs less light than the zero reference.
Check the procedure and make sure you use the same
cuvet for reference (zero) and measurement.
“Inverted”: the sample and the zero cuvet are inverted.

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WARRANTY
This instrument is warranted against defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of
2 years from the date of purchase. Electrodes are warranted for 6 months.
If during this period the repair or replacement of parts is required, where the
damage is not due to negligence or erroneous operation by the user, please return
the intrument, electrode and probe to either distributor or our office and the repair
will be effected free of charge.
Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance is
not covered by the warranty.
Milwaukee/Martini instruments reserves the right to make improvements
in design, construction and appearance of its products without advance
notice.
For your Safety don’t use or store the instrument in hazardous environments. To avoid
damages or burns, do not perform any measurement in microwave ovens.
ACCESSORIES
Reagent sets
Mi453KIT Reducing sugars reagent set for wine (20 tests)
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Mi0006 1.5V AA batteries (4 pcs)
Mi0004 Tissue for wiping cuvets (4 pcs)
Mi0011 10 mL glass cuvets (2 pcs)
Mi0014 Caps for cuvets (2 pcs)
Mi0024 1000 PL automatic pipette
Mi0025 Plastic tips for 1000 PL automatic pipette (25 pcs)
Mi0026 200 PL automatic pipette
Mi0027 Plastic tips for 200 PL automatic pipette (25 pcs)
Mi0008 Filter discs (100 pcs)

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