Modular Circular Polarimeter: MCP 500

The MCP 500 is a digital polarimeter for measuring the optical rotation angle of substances with optical activity. It utilizes the latest technology to ensure high measuring accuracy with great ease of use. The combination of quality, robust design and modern data management makes MCP 500 the most efficient high-precision digital polarimeter on the market. It is designed for years of laboratory work, even under adverse conditions, and is used in industrial quality control, in research, at authorities and standards organizations.

High accuracy

Reliable measurement results
Very short balancing time concerning the optical rotation
Accurate and stable results, even under adverse conditions such as fluctuating line voltage, dark-colored samples or high ambient temperatures

Full international compliance

International and national pharmacopeias
OIML
ASTM International

Full QM compliance

Password protection with three user levels
Audit trail
GMP/GLP compatibility
Forgery-proof data export
CFR 21 part 11 compliance

Industries

Beverages
Chemical Industry
Cosmetics, Personal Care
Education, Research
Food Industry
Minerals, Mining, Raw Materials
Pharmacy, Medicine/Biotechnology

Measuring scales
°Optical Rotation
°Specific Rotation
% Concentration (definable)
% Sucrose
% Glucose
°Z International Sugar Scale
User-definable methods
Measuring range
Optical rotation	± 89.9°
Temperature	0 to 99.9 °C
Resolution
Optical rotation	0.0001°
Temperature	0.01 °C
Accuracy
Optical rotation	± 0.002°
Temperature	± 0.03 °C
Repeatability
Optical rotation	± 0.001°
Temperature	± 0.01 °C
Additional information
Optical wavelengths	Up to eight wavelengths, 589 nm standard (365, 405, 436, 546, 578 nm optional, others available on request)
Light source	Tungsten halogen lamp, 6 V, 20 W, average life 2000 h
Sensitivity control	Up to OD 4.0 (Optical Density)
Sample cells	Sample cells up to 200 mm cell length
Response time	Balancing from 0° to 89.9° in 15 seconds (4 digits) Balancing from 0° to 89.9° in 12 seconds (3 digits)
Interfaces	4 x USB, RS-232 (optional), CAN, VGA, Ethernet
Display	Graphical, brightly colored 6.5 inches TFT touchscreen (640 x 480 Px) with customizable display layout
Dimensions	754 x 392 x 231 mm (L x W x H)
Weight	32 kg