Ready-to-Drink Beverage Analyzers:
RTD Measurement Systems

Model:

Analysis of soft drinks and RTDs with one system
Results in down to three minutes from a finished bottle or can
Inversion-corrected density accuracy of 0.0003 g/cm³
Four RTD models for diet, sucrose, or high-fructose corn syrup (42 or 55)
Simultaneous analysis of 14+ sample-specific parameters

Included products
Key features
Specifications
Documents
Similar products

Measure ready-to-drink (RTD) products such as whiskey-cola, gin and tonic, and other mixed beverages with outstanding precision and speed using the Packaged RTD Measurement Systems. Combining density, sound velocity, and NIR spectroscopy, these all-in-one solutions deliver highly accurate results for even complex, carbonated samples.

The Packaged RTD Measurement Systems perform analyses from the final package – no distillation required – using inversion-corrected density measurement to deliver a fresh density accuracy of 0.0003 g/cm³. Eight sample-specific parameters are calculated automatically, with four integrated chemometric models covering RTDs sweetened with artificial sweeteners, sucrose, or high-fructose corn syrup (42 or 55).

Included products

Filling Device:
PFD Plus

Density and Sound Velocity Meter:
DMA 6002 Sound Velocity

Alcohol Measurement Module:
Alcolyzer Module 3001 Spirits

Dissolved Gas Measuring Module:
CarboQC ME

Density and Sound Velocity Meter:
DMA 6002 Sound Velocity

Alcohol Measurement Module:
Alcolyzer Module 3001

Dissolved Gas Measuring Module:
CarboQC ME

Key features

All relevant parameters in a single measurement

The Packaged RTD Measurement Systems help you monitor the critical balance of CO₂, alcohol, sugar, and sweeteners throughout the production process with minimal effort. Features such as U-View, U-Dry, U-Pulse, and FillingCheck are designed to maximize usability and reliability, ensuring seamless operation and dependable results. After preparing and filling your sample, the system simultaneously performs NIR spectroscopy, density, and sound velocity measurements, delivering comprehensive insights from just one package or sample.

Pinpoint accuracy, full compliance

The Packaged RTD Measurement Systems determine alcohol content in all types of soft drinks and alcoholic RTDs, providing the data you need to confirm product specifications and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Anton Paar’s digital density meters are based on the oscillating U-tube principle, which has been approved by tax offices and customs laboratories.

Secure data storage with AP Connect

The AP Connect lab execution software is designed to effortlessly manage your data storage needs. Every data point is captured and securely stored for easy access, with integrated tools that streamline analysis and retrieval. The intuitive interface simplifies tracking batch-to-batch variations, providing insights into production trends and supporting consistent product quality.

Complete quality insight for alcoholic RTDs

Our systems combine NIR, density, and sound velocity technology to deliver a comprehensive analysis of alcoholic RTD beverages. Beyond measuring alcohol and sugar content, they also correct for sugar inversion, enabling accurate comparisons between production data and the final product after filling and storage. This ensures unmatched transparency and reliability across different production plants and throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Specifications

Recommended Configuration	Configuration 1	Configuration 2
Parameters	°Brix \| % Diet \| °Brix fresh \| °Brix inverted \| Degree of inversion \| Alcohol content \| CO₂\| Dissolved O₂	°Brix \| % Diet \| °Brix fresh \| °Brix inverted \| Degree of inversion \| Alcohol content \| CO₂ \| TPO
Measuring Range
Density	0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³
Sound velocity	1,000 m/s to 2,000 m/s
Temperature	20 °C
CO₂ concentration	0 vol. to 6 vol. (0 g/L to 12 g/L) at 30 °C (86 °F) 0 vol. to 10 vol. (0 g/L to 20 g/L) <15 °C (59 °F)	0 to 4 vol. (0 to 8 g/L) at 20 °C (68 °F)
O₂ concentration	DO: 0 ppm to 4 ppm	DO: 0 to 45 ppm; HSO: 0 hPa to 1,000 hPa (wide range sensor)
Soft Drink Measurement
Concentration sugar actual	0 °Brix to 15 °Brix
Concentration sugar fresh / inverted	0 °Brix to 15 °Brix
Degree of inversion	0 % to 100 %
Diet concentration	0 % Diet to 200 % Diet; or 0 mL NaOH to 200 mL NaOH; or 0 g/L TA to 200 g/L TA; or 0 mg/mL H₃PO₄ to 600 mg/100 mL H₃PO₄
pH value	pH 0 to pH 14
Repeatability s.d.
Density	0.000001 g/cm³
Sound velocity	0.1 m/s
Temperature	0.001 °C (0.002 °F)
CO₂ concentration	0.005 vol. (0.01 g/L)
O₂ concentration	2 ppb (in the range <200 ppb)	TPO with wide range sensor: 25 ppb or 6 % of the measured value (whichever is higher)¹
Concentration sugar actual	<0.01 °Brix
Concentration sugar fresh / inverted	0.02 °Brix
Degree of inversion	1%
Diet concentration	0.5 % Diet
pH value	0.02 (in the range pH 3 to pH 7)
Alcoholic RTD Measurment
Measuring Range
Density	0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³
Alcohol	RTDs: 0 % v/v to 12 % v/v; other products 0 % v/v to 20 % v/v
Extract (Saccharose or HFCS 42 or HFCS 55)	0 % w/w to 14 % w/w
Repeatability s.d.
Alcohol	0.01 % v/v	0.01 % v/v
Density	0.000005 g/cm³	0.000005 g/cm³
Tested samples²	Jack Daniels®, Coca Cola®, Jim Beam Bourbon® Cola, Barcadi® Rum&Cola
Expected deviation to referent methods³
Alcohol RTD	< 0.06 %v/v
Sugar content RTD	0.03 °Brix
Density fresh	0.0003 g/cm³
Additional information
Minimum amount of sample per measurement	150 mL	260 mL
Typical measurement time per sample	3 minutes (incl. filling)	8 min to 10 min (incl. filling)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	482 mm x 750 mm x 670 mm (19.0 in x 29.5 in x 26.4 in)	515 mm x 1200 mm x 1120 mm (20.3 in x 47.3 in x 44.1 in)
General information
Power supply	AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, fluctuation ±10 %, 190 VA
Power features	U-View, FillingCheck, ThermoBalance, full-range viscosity correction, ultra-fast measuring mode
Internal storage	Up to 10,000 measuring values with camera images
Environmental conditions	(EN 61010) Indoor use only
Ambient temperature	15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F)
Air humidity	Non-condensing; 20 °C, <90 % relative humidity; 25 °C, <60 % relative humidity; 30 °C, <45 % relative humidity

^{Trademarks: U-View (006834791), FillingCheck (006834725)}

^{1 At ambient and sample temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and if standard cleaning is applied. Please note that the first measurement of a set is not considered for the determination of the repeatability of the set.}
² ^{With typical mixing ratios of the individual components. Approval of other sample types on request.}
^{3 The quantities are determined using measurements of density, sound velocity, and NIR spectroscopy. The presence of interfering substances affecting one or more of these parameters may lead to increased deviations in the results.}