The Reed Instruments R9700 is a robust, handheld refractometer designed for critical fluid analysis. It is essential for rapidly assessing the condition of automotive coolants and the state of charge in lead-acid batteries, ensuring optimal fleet and equipment performance.
Key Specifications and Features:
– Dual-Purpose Fluid Analysis: This instrument precisely measures the freezing point of automotive coolants and accurately determines the charge condition of lead-acid batteries by assessing specific gravity.
– Battery Acid Specific Gravity Range: Provides specific gravity measurements for battery acid within the critical range of 1.15 to 1.30, indicating battery health and charge.
– Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Features an automatic temperature compensation range of 10 to 30°C, ensuring consistent and accurate readings regardless of ambient temperature fluctuations.
– High Resolution Measurement: Delivers measurements with a resolution of 1°C, allowing for precise determination of coolant freezing points.
– Reliable Performance: Engineered to provide accurate and repeatable measurements, crucial for consistent maintenance and diagnostic operations.
– NIST Traceability (R9700-NIST model): The R9700-NIST model includes a comprehensive NIST Certificate, providing assurance of calibration accuracy and traceability for regulatory compliance and quality control.

