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Rx-5000α and Rx-5000i Series

Technical Data
  Rx-5000α Rx-5000i
Measurement Range: 1,32700 - 1,58000 The wider measurement range is a 1,32700 - 1,58000 result of the expansion of ATC range from up to 60°C to up to 75°C, not due to a product improvement.
Brix ATC & Peltier Temp Range: 5.00 - 60.00°C 5.00 - 75.00°C
Peltier Temp Limits: No lower than 10°C below ambient temperature No lower than 10°C below or higher than 55°C above the ambient temp.
Scales: Brix, nD, 60 user scales scales Brix, nD and 98 user scales (a total of 100 ), and 22 special scales
#of data sets (concentrations and corresponding nD) required for user scale: 3 3 - 5
Pre-programmed special scales (the most commonly used concentration scales): N/A Yes, 22 scales; cannot be edited
USB Flash Drive: N/A Yes
Connection with PC: Serial (RS-232C) Serial (USB) RS-232C emulation via USB port, Connection is serial, not USB
Operation from PC: Zero-setting, taking measurements Zero-setting, taking measurements, selecting scales, and switching from home to measurement screen
Connection with Printer: Parallel Serial (RS-232C)
Printers DP-RX or DP-RD DP-63 or DP-AD
System Information: N/A Yes, Model name, serial number, software version, cumulative usage time
Continuous Measurements: N/A Yes, up to 99 times
Wait Time: Only available in MODE-3 Available in all MODE (1,2,3 and S)
Length of WaitTime: 0 - 99 seconds 0 - 999 seconds
Zero-Set Reminder Feature: N/A Yes
Self-Diagnosis Feature: N/A Yes
Memory Capacity of History Feature: 30 measurements 500 measurements
History Data Overwrite Protection: N/A Yes
LCD Auto-Dim Feature: N/A Yes, the screen darkens automatically after 5 minutes of non-operation
Operation Sound Options: N/A Yes, 18 options including silent mode
Fan filter Replacement Alert Feature: N/A Yes, can be turned on/off
Cumulative UsageTime Tracker: N/A Yes
Skipping Intro: N/A Yes
Operation Switch Cover: Yes N/A
Weight: 6.4kg 6.6kg
International Protection: Only optical system Optical system & the surrounding of LCD
Changing User ID Names: N/A Yes
Setting Sample Names: Sample names are the same as scale names. Sample names different from scale names can be assigned.
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