Benchtop Refractometer:
Abbemat Essential
- Accuracy: ±0.00002 nD / ± 0.015 °Brix
- Measuring range: 1.26 nD to 1.72 nD / 0 °Brix to 100 °Brix
- Precise temperature control: 4 °C to 105 °C
- 10 pre-installed measuring scales
- Print results with optional label printer
Sign your results with confidence: The Abbemat Essential line is a budget-friendly benchtop refractometer providing best-build quality, precision, and temperature control. Measure your sample with just one click, print out and sign the results, and directly insert into your laboratory book – it’s that simple and leaves no room for transcription errors. All three automatic benchtop refractometers are suitable for liquids, viscous or solid substances, and turbid solutions. No training is needed; efficient use by all staff members is possible.
Key features
Proven Peltier temperature control for all of our benchtop refractometers
Precise temperature measurement and control are prerequisites for accurate refractive index measurements. The patented T-Check system that is used for each device before it is delivered ensures surface temperature measurement and control accuracy of your automatic benchtop refractometer of up to ±0.03 °C.
- Traceable temperature check and adjustment
- Most precise prism-surface temperature measurement
- Prevention of temperature-induced errors

Fast concentration measurements
Speeding up of concentration measurements of binary solutions due to a simplified user interface and predefined methods.
- Refractive index and Brix measurements
- Eight additional methods (exchangeable)
- Short cycle times down to 10 seconds to measure and document results
- Low sample volume of 70 µL

Scratch-proof sapphire prism for long-term precise results
The sapphire prism each benchtop refractometer is equipped with guarantees the most precise results throughout the entire instrument lifetime.
- Resists cleaning with spatula or other lab tools
- Mohs hardness of 9, close to diamond-grade
- Backed by a 25-year warranty on the prism

Easy printing and documentation of results
The Abbemat Essential benchtop refractometers simplify results documentation with their optional label printer, allowing for fast and reliable printouts. This eliminates the need for manual data copying, reducing the risk of transcription errors, and ensuring that all recorded measurements are accurate and traceable.

Ready-to-use right out of the box
Our automatic benchtop refractometers are designed for immediate use with a no-frills user interface that requires no setup. The Abbemat Essential’s intuitive operation ensures that even first-time users can perform measurements effortlessly without the need for training. This minimizes errors and maximizes efficiency in any laboratory environment.

Specifications
Abbemat 3001 | Abbemat 3101 | Abbemat 3201 | |
Measuring specifications | |||
Refractive index | |||
Range | 1.33 nD to 1.55 nD | 1.30 nD to 1.66 nD | 1.26 nD to 1.72 nD |
Max. resolution | 0.0001 nD | 0.00001 nD | 0.000001 nD |
Accuracy1) | ±0.0001 nD | ±0.00004 nD | ±0.00002 nD |
Repeatability | ±0.0001 nD | ±0.0000015 nD | ±0.0000015 nD |
Brix | |||
Range | 0 °Brix to 100 °Brix | 0 °Brix to 100 °Brix | 0 °Brix to 100 °Brix |
Display resolution | 0.01 °Brix | 0.001 °Brix | 0.001 °Brix |
Accuracy | ±0.05 °Brix | ±0.03 °Brix | ±0.015 °Brix |
Temperature | |||
Temperature range | 20 °C to 40 °C | 10 °C to 70 °C | 42) °C to 105 °C |
Temperature probe accuracy1) | ±0.05 °C | ±0.03 °C | ±0.03 °C |
Temperature probe stability | ±0.002 °C | ±0.002 °C | ±0.002 °C |
Display | 7" Hybrid touch | ||
Communication interfaces | USB (printer) | ||
Data storage | Label printer | ||
General | |||
Min. sample volume | 70 uL | ||
Max. allowed pressure in micro flow cell | 10 bar | ||
Ambient temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C | ||
Materials in contact with the sample | |||
Prism | Synthetic sapphire | ||
Sample well | Stainless steel, optionally Ni-alloy | ||
Seal | FFKM (perfluoroelastomer) | ||
Compounds | |||
Light source | LED light source, average lifetime > 100,000 hours | ||
Wavelength | 589.3 nm (by wavelength-adjusted interference filter) | ||
Power requirements | 100 VAC to 240 VAC +10 %/-15 %, 50/60 Hz, min. 10 W, max. 100 W, depending on sample temperature setting and ambient temperature | ||
Dimensions | |||
W x H x D | 225 mm x 115 mm x 330 mm | ||
Weight | 3.5 kg |
1) Valid at standard conditions (T=20 °C, ambient temperature 20 °C to 25 °C
2) At max. ambient temperature of 35 °C
Standards
AOAC
ASTM
DIN
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
ICUMSA
ISI
OIML
OIV
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
Standards
AOAC
ASTM
DIN
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
ICUMSA
ISI
OIML
OIV
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
Standards
AOAC
ASTM
DIN
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
ICUMSA
ISI
OIML
OIV
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
-
Aviation | Determination of Fuel System Icing Inhibitors in Aviation Fuels Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Ammonium Hydroxide – A Multitalented Chemical Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Antifreeze Solutions - Propylene and Ethylene Glycol Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Hydrogen Peroxide – The All-rounder Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol) Application Reports
-
Chemicals | N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) – The Universal Solvent Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Refractometric Determination of Nonvolatile Matter in Floor Polishes Application Reports
-
Chemicals | Take the Fast Lane - Replace Titration with Refractometry Application Reports
-
E-Book - Field Guide to Food and Feed Testing Application Reports
-
E-Book - The Future of Plant-Based Foods Application Reports
-
Food | Determination of Moisture in Honey by Refractive Index Measurements Application Reports
-
Food | Fats and Oils - Important Parameters Application Reports
-
Food | Refractive Index of Fats, Oils and Essential Oils Application Reports
-
Food | Refractive Index of Vegetable Fats, Oils and Essential Oils Application Reports
-
Food | Refractometer in the Sugar Industry Application Reports
-
Food | Total Solids of Milk and Condensed Milk Application Reports
-
General | How to create a customer function on an Abbemat refractometer Application Reports
-
Petrochemicals | NOx reducing agents AUS 32/DEF: Refractometric Analysis Application Reports
Similar products
Consumables & Accessories
Consumables
If you do not find the item you require, please contact your Anton Paar sales representative.
To find out if you can purchase online from your location, check the online availability below.

LABEL PRINTER ZEBRA ZD411, ABBEMAT 3X01
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

MICRO FLOW CELL MATERIAL PPSGF40, FOR ABBEMAT 3X01, 5X01, 7X01
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

FLOW CELL MATERIAL PPSGF40, 4.5 MM TUBE CONNECTOR, FOR ABBEMAT 3X01, 5X01, 7X01
Abbemat Essential 3101 | 3201

FLOW CELL MATERIAL PPSGF40, 4.5 MM TUBE CONNECTOR,
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

MICRO FLOW CELL, MATERIAL PPSGF40, COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORY HOLDER
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

FILLING FUNNEL WITH FLOW CELL FOR ABBEMAT 3X01, 5X01, 7X01
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

FLOW CELL WITH FILLING FUNNEL, COMPLETE WITH ACCESORY HOLDER
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201

Accessory for Abbemat Refractometers:
Sample Presser
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201
- For foils or flat solids
- Optimal contact between sample and measuring prism ensures reproducible results

Accessory for Abbemat Refractometers:
Magnetic Sample Cover
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201
- Prevents evaporation of volatile samples like ethanol
- Seals with an O-ring without touching the sample
- Magnetic design for quick attachment and removal

Accessory for Abbemat Refractometers:
Micro Flow Cell
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201
- For small volumes or hazardous samples
- Requires only 70 microliters of sample
- Minimizes contact with hazardous materials
- Automated measurements with Xsample or multiparameter measurement systems
- Material: PPSEF40
- Complete set with accessory holder

Accessory for Abbemat Refractometers:
Filling Funnel
Abbemat Essential 3001 | 3101 | 3201
- For routine analysis of low-viscosity liquids, e.g., beverages
- Ideal for samples in beakers or canisters
- Enables high-throughput measurements
- Allows for seamless exchange of samples
- Complete set with accessory holder