ADP220

POLARIMETER

ADS220
SACCHARIMETER
OPERATORS MANUAL

Bellingham + Stanley Limited

OPERATORS MANUAL: ISSUE 3.1 FEBRUARY 2004

MANUAL CODE: 36-102

This manual is applicable to ADP220 polarimeters and ADS220 saccharimeters fitted with the following software:-

ADP220
36-601
Version 13, 14, 15, 16,
17

ADS220
36-611
Version 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

To display the code number of the software actually fitted, see page 3-1.

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Copyright BELLINGHAM & STANLEY Ltd. 2002

All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the
contents of this manual. However, Bellingham & Stanley Ltd.
can assume no responsibility for any errors contained in the
manual or their consequences.

Printed in United Kingdom

Bellingham & Stanley Ltd.

Bellingham & Stanley Inc.

Longfield Road, North Farm Industrial Estate,

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, United Kingdom. TN2 3EY
Telephone: 0 1892 500400
Fax:
0 1892 543115

1000 Hurricane Shoals Road, Bldg D. Suite 300

LAWRENCEVILLE, USA GA30043
Telephone: 770 822 6898
Fax:
770 822 9165

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturers Name

Bellingham & Stanley Limited

Manufacturers Address

Longfield Road,
North Farm Industrial Estate,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent TN2 3EY
United Kingdom

declares that the product

Product Name

ADP220 Automatic polarimeter

ADS220 Automatic saccharimeter

Model Number

36-20, 36-21

Product Options

All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety

IEC950:1991

EMC

EN50081-1 - Emissions
EN55022 : Radiated Emissions to Class A
EN55022 : Conducted Emissions to Class A
EN50082-1 - Generic Immunity
IEC 801-2 : 1984 Electrostatic Discharge - Class 3, 8 KV
IEC 801-3 : 1984 Radio Frequency Susceptibility - Class 2, 3V/m
IEC 801-4 : 1988 Fast Burst Transients - Class 2, 1KV

Supplementary
Information

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low

Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

O P E R A T O R S

M A N U A L

Contents
Installation

Basic Operation

A Tour of the Instrument

Measuring a Sample
Setting the Measurement Mode
Sampling Techniques
Temperature Control and Compensation

2-1
2-3
2-5
2-9
2-10

Setting Up the System

Passwords
Calibration
Configuration
User Defined Temperature Compensation
User Defined Scales
Purity Settings & Operation
ADP Key Function Map
ADS Key Function Map

(ADP220 only)
(ADS220 only)

3-1
3-2
3-3
3-9
3-10
3-12
3-ADP
3-ADS

Error Conditions & Messages

Specification

Spares & Accessories

Spare Parts

6
6-1

CONTENTS

Installation
Unpacking
Contents List
Part Numbers
Positioning the System
Mains Connection
Power Supply Adaptor

1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-2

INSTALLATION 1

UNPACKING

Carefully remove all of the packing material. It is recommended that

the box and other packing materials are retained so that, should the
need arise, the instrument can be safely returned to the manufacturer.
Check that all parts listed below are present and that no transit
damage has occurred. If any are damaged or missing then contact the
supplier immediately.

CONTENTS LIST

1
1
1
1
1

Remote Temperature Sensor, 36-143

Power Supply Unit, 55-104
Mains Lead, see below for part no.
Operators Manual, 36-102
200mm centre filling sample tube, 35-47

ADP220 only
1
ADP220 Polarimeter, 36-220
ADS220 only
1
ADS220 Saccharimeter, 36-222

PART NUMBERS

Description
ADP220 comprising
Main instrument

36-20
36-220

ADS220 comprising
Main instrument

36-21
36-222

Mains lead (for 55-104)

POSITIONING THE
SYSTEM

Part number

UK
Version
230V

Euro
Version
230V

US
Version
110V

61-191

61-193

61-192

Place the instrument on a flat and stable bench that is:*

dry and indoors
*
away from draughty or hot equipment like fans or heaters
*
out of direct sunlight or strong ambient light
*
away from potential sources of interference such as RFI
generating equipment
*
within easy reach of a power point
*
not using a power circuit that also has large motors or noisegenerating equipment connected to it.

INSTALLATION 1-1

MAINS
CONNECTION

The power supply adaptor is supplied with a moulded mains lead

which has a plug to suit one of several socket types:UK
EU
US

13 Amp square pin to BS1363/A

European Schuko plug
3 pin American plug

Mains cord wire colours

LINE
(PHASE)

NEUTRAL
(RETURN)

EARTH
(GROUND)

UK (230V)

brown

blue

green/yellow

EU (230V)

brown

blue

green/yellow

US (110V)

black

white

green

This power supply must be earthed. Earth terminal is used for

functional earth only.

POWER SUPPLY
ADAPTER

WARNING:
* For indoor use only.
* Must be kept dry.
* No user serviceable parts inside.
* Do not open.
* Do not cover, designed to operate with free air convection.
* No cleaning required.

1-2 INSTALLATION

Basic Operation
A Tour of the Instrument

2-1

Operators Panel
System Reset
Temperature Measurement
Power Supply
Services Panel
Entering a Number

2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2

Measuring a Sample

2-3

Reading
Zeroing
Print

2-3
2-3
2-4

Setting the Measurement Mode

2-5

Entering a Password
Selecting a Scale
Setting a Multiplication factor
Setting the Temperature Compensation
Angular degree range
(ADP220 only)

2-5
2-5
2-6
2-6
2-7

Sampling Techniques

2-9

Cleaning
Sample Application
Specific Rotation

2-9
2-9
2-9

Temperature Control and Compensation

2-10

Why Monitor the Temperature?

2-10

BASIC

OPERATION

A Tour of the Instrument

The ADP220 polarimeter is a self-contained, general purpose, fully automatic polarimeter suitable
for measuring the rotation of optically active samples. It is housed in a rigid polyurethane foam
moulded case which is light in weight whilst being extremely rugged and has a high resistance to
chemical attack from the majority of commonly used samples. It incorporates a range of
measurement scales and other facilities which are accessed via a simple and user-friendly operators
panel.
The ADS220 saccharimeter is similar in construction to the ADP220 but is specifically tailored to
suit the measurement of sugar solutions including the calculation of sugar purity with the use of a
refractometer.

OPERATORS
PANEL

The reading display is purely numeric and is formed from large, high
contrast digits. The functions of the four "soft keys" are shown on the
upper line of the alpha-numeric display and provide access to all of the
instrument control and data options. The lower line of the alphanumeric display and the numeric keys provide a means of entering
and displaying prompts and data.

SYSTEM RESET

Pressing the two outermost softkeys together is referred to as

SYSTEM RESET and will reset the
instrument back to a starting
condition, as if it had just been
switched on. If at any time the instrument fails to respond to the softkeys or produces nonsensical data it may be restarted by pressing
SYSTEM RESET or by turning the power off then on.
Use of SYSTEM RESET is also a valid method of terminating lengthy
operations, should the operator so desire.

BASIC

OPERATION

2-1

TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT

All models are fitted with the "chamber" temperature sensor probe in
the reading chamber and have a separate "sample" temperature sensor
probe which can be placed in a "centre filling" sample tube. Either the
chamber, or the sample, sensor probe can be pre-selected to be used
for display and temperature compensation. See page 3-6.

POWER SUPPLY

Power for the instruments is supplied from an external adaptor which

is not sealed against the ingress of moisture and should be kept dry
and away from damp areas at all times.

SERVICES
PANEL

The service panel can be found mounted on the rear face of the
instrument, which contains the following:
-

ENTERING A
NUMBER

2-2 BASIC

ON/OFF switch
Power supply connector
RS232C serial port (to output data to a printer or computer)
Refractometer port (used on the ADS to input brix data from an
RFM refractometer)
Parallel printer port
Sample temperature probe connector

This instrument will accept numeric input in either fixed decimal point
format, e.g. 123.4 or in scientific notation as 1.234E2. One of the softkeys (second from left) gives access to the minus (-), decimal point (.)
and exponent (E) symbols that will be required to enter both numerical
formats. As the operator enters the number the instrument responds
to the key strokes by changing the symbol that the soft-key offers. If
an error is made while entering the number the operator may use the
CLEAR soft-key to erase the entry. The ENTER soft-key is available
throughout the process and may be pressed at any time to accept the
entry. Note that if the number being entered is negative, then press
the minus soft-key before entering the number. Otherwise, if the
number is less than 1, then press 0 first to show the decimal point
soft-key.

OPERATION

Measuring a Sample
Before switching on, ensure that there is not a sample tube or quartz control plate in the
measurement chamber. After switching on the instrument the Reading Display will be blank and the
information display will show the reading and temperature modes. The instrument will only start
taking readings when the reading mechanism has reached operating speed; this will only take
approximately half a minute. In order to take accurate readings, allow 30 minutes for the
instrument to stabilise, as specified in ICUMSA procedures.

READING

Fill a sample tube with your sample. Lift open the chamber cover and
place the tube on the two rails.
The instrument will now start
taking readings continually.
You should notice that the
reading fluctuates as it settles.
Note the wave symbol on the
bottom line.
There are 3 reading status
modes, all of which are
displayed in the middle of the
display on the bottom line.
The cross symbolises that the reading displayed has no
meaning, mainly caused because the light path is being blocked
or because the reading mechanism has not reached its
operating speed.
The wave symbol is displayed when the reading is stabilising.
The length of time for the reading to stabilise will depend on the
setting of the reading response parameter.

The tick is displayed when the reading has stabilised. The

displayed results will now be correct.

Whilst the instrument is taking readings, it will also be updating both

the temperature and o.d. (optical density) results.

ZEROING

Take a clean empty sample tube and place

in the chamber. Wait for the instrument to
stabilise, using the reading status symbol as
a guide. When stable press ZERO. The
displayed reading will now change to 0.00.

BASIC

OPERATION

2-3

PRINT

2-4 BASIC

If an optional printer is connected, the

reading may now be recorded by pressing
the PRINT key. The reading value is
accompanied by scale identification codes
and additional data depending upon the instrument settings. Typical
printouts are shown below.

OPERATION

Setting the Measurement Mode

The ADP220 polarimeter and ADS220
saccharimeter have 2 user defined
passwords. The "operator" password allows
access to the MODE functions only and the
"supervisor" which provides unrestricted
operation of all MODE and SETUP functions.

ENTERING A
PASSWORD

After pressing MODE the user is prompted to enter the password. The
first three keystrokes will be accepted and, if found to match the
password, will allow the user to continue.
If the password is incorrect the Key Function Display will return to the
initial options.
See "Setting Up The System", page 3-1, for details of how to change (or
cancel) the passwords.
Note : The password entry screen is not shown in subsequent keypress
diagrams

First press MODE then repeatedly pressing

SCALE will step through the available
measurement scales. The ADP220 has 2
scales, a and z that are always in the list
and in addition, any of five user defined
scales can be included. The ADS220 has
the 2 standard scales and a pu scale which
is used to initiate the sugar purity mode.

SELECTING
A SCALE

u1, u2, u3, u4 & u5 can be set by the operator to specific product
units. See page 3-10 for more details.
a
z

angular degree Note 1

international sugar scale (ISS)

ADP220
u1
user
u2
user
u3
user
u4
user
u5
user

defined
defined
defined
defined
defined

scale
scale
scale
scale
scale

1
2
3
4
5

ADS220
pu
sugar purity calculation mode

Note 1:

The default reading range for the a scale is -85 to +85 . If the
a scale is selected on an ADP220 and QUIT is pressed from the
MODE menu the instrument will request a reading range.
Pressing SLCT will select the default range. If it is necessary to
change this range see "ANGULAR DEGREE RANGE" later in
this section.

BASIC

OPERATION

2-5

First press MODE then press MLTPY. The

user will be requested to enter a
multiplication factor. This factor will be
multiplied with the measurement reading, to
create the displayed reading.

SETTING A
MULTIPLICATION
FACTOR

Example
If you are using a 100mm length sample
tube but want to display the equivalent reading result for a 200mm
length tube, then enter a multiplication factor of 2.
Note : If the multiplication factor has been set to any value other
than 1, an "x" will be displayed just after the scale
identification code.
See "Entering a Number", page 2-2, for details of how to enter
numbers.

First press MODE, then repeatedly pressing

TC will step through the 4 temperature
compensation modes.

SETTING THE
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION

nc
qc
sc
uc

Note 1:

2-6 BASIC

no compensation
quartz temperature
compensation
sugar temperature compensation
user defined temperature
compensation Note 1

See page 3-9 for detail on setting the user defined temperature
compensation constant.

OPERATION

ANGULAR
DEGREE
RANGE

The Range setting is only available when the

angular degree scale (a) is selected. The
default range for the a scale is -85 to +85.
Other possible ranges are:-

(ADP220 Only)

-355
-265
-175
-85
+5
+95
+185

to
to
to
to
to
to
to

-185
-95
-5
+85
+175
+265
+355

In order to select the range go to the MODE

menu by pressing MODE. If a is already
selected press SCALE once followed by
QUIT. The range setting will now be
displayed. If the scale is not a simply select
it and press QUIT.
All polarimeters measure the amount of rotation of a plane of polarised
light and so it is only possible for the instrument to detect the position
of the rotated light beam over a 180 span. As shown in the diagrams
below, the plane of light leaving a sample with a rotation of +110 is
exactly the same as that from a sample with a rotation of -70.
Therefore, a sample with a rotation of +110 will display -70 on the
default range.

0 Rotation

+110 Rotation

-70 Rotation

If the user is aware that the sample to be measured should have a

rotation greater than +85 then the correct value can be calculated
from
180 + Displayed Rotation
Alternatively, if the +5 to +175 (or the +95 to + 265) scale is
selected, then the correct rotation will be displayed.
If, in the above example, the user is unsure whether the correct
rotation is -70 or +110, then an additional measurement should be
taken with a different length of tube (e.g. half the length of the first
tube). If the original true rotation was -70 then the second reading
will be -35. Otherwise, if the original rotation was +110, then the
second reading will be +55.
If any range other than -85 to +85 is selected, then a "+" will be
displayed on the lower display immediately after the a scale identifier
code, i.e. "a+". If a Multiplication factor other than 1 has also been
selected (see page 2-6), then the scale code will be shown as "a*".

BASIC

OPERATION

2-7

With an empty sample tube and, therefore, no rotation, the reading

will be displayed as
"0.00", "180.00" or "---.--"
depending on which range has been selected. After the ZERO key has
been pressed, the display will temporarily show "0.00" and then revert
to one of the displays shown above.

2-8 BASIC

OPERATION

Sampling Techniques
In order to achieve the maximum performance from the ADP220 Series polarimeter and ADS220
Series saccharimeter, it is essential that extreme care is taken when cleaning the sample tubes and
applying the sample to the tube.
Temperature stabilisation can cause drifting of the reading unless care is taken.

CLEANING

Always clean the sample tube thoroughly, making sure that there are
no traces of a previous sample which could dissolve into the later
sample.
First empty the sample tube at one end by removing one of the end
caps. Next fill the sample tube from the open end so to dilute any of
the sample. Rinse out the tube making sure to rinse the centre filling
shaft.
Allow the water to drain and then leave to dry. If using an oil based
sample substitute methylated spirits for water. Rinsing with
methylated spirits is better than water as it evaporates faster.
NEVER use acetone, white spirit, Genklene, Arklone or any abrasive
cleansers on any painted surface or, particularly, the membrane
keypad panel.

SAMPLE
APPLICATION

SPECIFIC
ROTATION

First take a clean assembled sample tube and zero the instrument
with that tube. Then take out the tube and slowly pour in the sample.
The tube should be filled up to a point where the sample reaches half
way up the centre filling shaft. Finally visually check that there are no
bubbles at the end caps.
The specific rotation for a sample can be determined by using the
equation shown below.

where:
is the specific rotation in angular degrees per dm and per
g/cm3, at 20C and measured using a sodium D light source
is the optical rotation in angular degrees at 20C and measured
using a sodium D light source
is the concentration of sucrose in g/cm3
is the length of the polarimeter tube in dm
The International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis
(ICUMSA) have fixed values that should be used when working to the
International Sugar Scale (ISS).
= 0.26010 g/cm3 = 26.0160g/100.00 cm3
= 2.00000 dm = 200.000mm

BASIC

OPERATION

2-9

Temperature Control and Compensation

WHY
MONITOR THE
TEMPERATURE?

As the optical rotation of liquids varies with temperature, it is

important that the temperature of the sample is monitored or
controlled.
The temperature coefficient of sugar solutions is small but can be
corrected by selecting sc temperature compensation. The
compensation calculations can either be based on the temperature of
the chamber temperature sensor or on the remote sample sensor
which can be fitted into a "centre filling" sample tube with the tip of
the sensor actually touching the sample.
Similarly, the temperature coefficient of quartz control plates can be
corrected for when by selecting qc temperature compensation.
Some other samples may have more significant temperature
coefficients and so the temperature should be monitored and
corrections made to the displayed readings. The User Defined
Temperature Compensation mode enables the instrument to
automatically correct for samples other than sucrose and Quartz
Control Plates with known temperature coefficients. (see page 3-9 for
further details). Alternatively, a water jacketed sample tube can be
used and connected to a water bath or circulator to accurately control
the measurement temperature.

2-10 BASIC

OPERATION

Setting Up the System

The QUIT soft-key can be used at any time during the following operations to return to the initial
soft-key options (Setup, Mode, Zero, Print), or to cancel the current operation.

Passwords

3-1

Entering the Password

Change Passwords
Display the Software version

3-1
3-1
3-1

Calibration

3-2

Set Span

3-2

Configuration

3-3

Display Resolution
Reading Response
Alter RS232
(ADP220 only)
Remote Operation
(ADP220 only)
Batch & Operator Codes
Select Temperature Probe for Compensation
Select Temperature Display Scale
Setting the Clock
Changing the Date Format
Select a Printer Type
Select Printer Port

3-3
3-3
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-7
3-7
3-8
3-8

User Defined Temperature Compensation

3-9

Setting the User Defined Temperature Coefficient Constant

Selecting the User Defined Temperature Compensation Mode

User Defined Scales

(ADP220 only)
Create a Special User Defined Scale
Cancel a User Defined Scale

Purity Settings & Operation (ADS220 only)

Purity Format
Purity Constant
Refractometer Type
Connecting an RFM Refractometer
Switching to Purity Mode
Calculating Purity Values

3-9
3-9

3-10
3-10
3-11

3-12
3-12
3-13
3-13
3-13
3-14
3-14

ADP Key Function Map

ADS Key Function Map

3-ADP
3-ADS

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

Passwords
All of the setting up functions described in this section are accessed by pressing the SETUP key,
following which, the operator will be prompted to enter a password. There are 2 passwords in the
ADP220 and ADS220 Series instruments; the "operator" password and the "supervisor" password.
The "operator" password allows access to the MODE functions only and the "supervisor" which
provides unrestricted operation of all MODE and SETUP functions. Each password is a 3 digit
number in the range 001 to 255 and is initially set as follows:"Operator"
"Supervisor"

ENTERING THE
PASSWORD

123
135
After pressing SETUP the user is prompted
to enter the password. The first three
keystrokes will be accepted and, if found to
match the password, will allow the user to
continue.

If the password is incorrect the Key

Function Display will return to the initial options.
Note : The password entry screen is not shown in subsequent keypress
diagrams

CHANGE
PASSWORDS

The "operator" and "supervisor" passwords

can be changed to any three digit numbers
in the range 001 to 255. The first three
keystrokes will be accepted; if an incorrect
key is pressed, QUIT and start again.
Setting the "operator" password to 000 will give unrestricted access to
the MODE functions and the "Key in password:" screen will not be
displayed after pressing MODE.
Setting the "supervisor" password to 000 will give unrestricted access
to both the MODE & SETUP functions and the "Key in password:"
screen will not be displayed after pressing MODE or SETUP.
CAUTION!
Access to the MODE & SETUP functions is only possible by entering
the passwords.
DO NOT FORGET THEM!
In the event of passwords being forgotten contact Bellingham &
Stanley Service Department for assistance.

DISPLAY THE
SOFTWARE
VERSION

This keypress sequence will show the

software version on the lower line of the
display in the form:Prog: ADP220 36-601-13
Where
36-601
13

SETTING

is the software code

is the software version

UP THE SYSTEM

3-1

Calibration
The ADP220 and ADS220 instruments have two calibration adjustments. As described in section 2,
ZERO corrects the calibration for day to day minor variations. This should be carried out simply
with an empty tube and, as such, can be performed at regular intervals; even before every new
sample measurement.
The instruments also have a calibration span facility which can be used to check and, if necessary,
correct the high end of the reading range using a Quartz Control Plate, an accurately prepared
sugar solution or other sample of known value.

SET SPAN

Place the sample into the sample chamber

and close the lid.
Press ENTER to calibrate at the default value
displayed or key in the actual sample value.

Continuous readings will be taken until stable

and then the calibration will be corrected to
the new value.

Notes:
1. The span facility is only available with certain scales and
ranges.
The ADP220 will not span if degrees angular is selected with a
range other than -85 to +85.
The ADS220 will not span if the purity calculation scale is
selected.
The instrument will display
"Invalid scale" or "Invalid
range" when CALIB is
pressed and will disable
the SPAN facility.

Press QUIT to return back to the setup menu.

3-2 SETTING

2.

The span facility does not use the multiplication factor, so the
actual value of the sample must be entered.

3.

Should the span facility be used with an empty chamber the

instrument will show very erratic readings until the instrument
is either re-spanned or the span is reset. Should a sample of a
known value not be available the instrument can be returned to
the factory span value by defaulting the span setting (see
section 4-2).

UP THE SYSTEM

Configuration
DISPLAY
RESOLUTION

First press SETUP, CONFIG & DSPLY, then

repeatedly pressing RESOL alternately
selects...
lo
and

hi

The resolution of the measurement reading

both on the display and to the printer will be
as shown in the table.
Reading Resolution

READING
RESPONSE

lo

hi

0.1

0.01

First press SETUP, CONFIG & DSPLY, then

repeatedly pressing RESPN alternately
selects...
slow
and

fast

The response setting will determine the length

of time for the reading averaging, so fast will
come to a reading quicker but might fluctuate.
A slow response will take longer to settle but
should give more stable results, particulary on
high resolution scales such as z.

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-3

ALTER RS232

There is an RS232C serial interface port on

the instrument rear panel. The RS232C baud
rate and data word structure can be set by
selecting ALTER RS232. There are three baud
rates available, 300, 1200 & 9600, and two
word structures, either 7 bit with even parity
or 8 bit with no parity. There is also a CR or
CR-LF filter.

(ADP220 Only)

There is a combined XON/XOFF software and

DSR/DTR type hardware handshake control
system with connections on the D type 9way
connector as shown in the table below.

9way
D plug
pin no.

Description

Direction

Receive data

in

Transmitted data

DTR

Signal Ground

DSR

54-02
25way plug
pin no.

54-51
25way skt
pin no.

9way skt
pin no.

out

out

20

20

in

The serial port can be used for sending data to a printer or for
communication with a remote computer.
Interconnecting lead part no. 54-02 is suitable for connection to a printer
and, when used in conjunction with interface adaptors part no. 54-51, for
connection to an IBM PC or equivalent.

REMOTE
OPERATION
(ADP220 Only)

The serial port can be used for remote operation. Sending a <CR> (ascii
13) will initiate a reading and return a string as shown below:
33.57 aq

Ok 25.0C 0.0

(reading) (scale) (reading status) (selected temperature) (od)

Other functions are available for specific applications. Please contact
B+S for further details.
The "ADP220 Utility Program" code number 36-251 can also be used for
remote operation and data logging.

3-4 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

BATCH &
OPERATOR
CODES

As well as being defined by the date and time,

a printed reading can also be identified by two
code numbers; the Batch code which is a 6
digit number and the Operator code which is 2
digits.
Initially, both codes are inhibited from
operation but either can be selected by
entering BatOp numbers as follows:0
1
2
3

No Batch or Operator
Batch code only
Operator code only
Batch & Operator codes

Other numbers could give unexpected results and so should not be

entered.
When PRINT is pressed, you will be requested to enter a Batch code and
then an Operator code. If ENTER is pressed without pressing number
keys, then the codes will be printed as 000000 and 0.

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-5

SELECT
TEMPERATURE
PROBE
FOR
COMPENSATION

Allows selection of either the "sample"

temperature probe or the "chamber"
temperature probe (mounted internally in the
measurement chamber) for display of
temperature and temperature compensation of
the reading if selected.
Pressing ACTIV alternately selects...
chmbr
and

sampl

A c or s is shown after the temperature on the

lower line of the display to indicate which
probe is in use.

SELECT
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
SCALE

Measured temperatures can be displayed in

either the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales.
Pressing the SCALE button alternates between
the two scales.
cels
and

fahr

The temperature scale can be identified by the

character adjacent to the temperature.

Celsius

3-6 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

Fahrenheit

SETTING THE
CLOCK

CHANGING THE
DATE FORMAT

This option allows the user to alter the current

date and time held by the systems real-timeclock.

This option gives the user the choice of either

displaying the date using the European format
of DD-MM-YY (day-month-year) or American
format of MM-DD-YY (month-day-year).

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-7

SELECT A
PRINTER TYPE

Both the ADP220 and ADS220 instruments

can send reading data to a printer. The
ADS220 requires a printer with at least 40
columns across the page but the ADP220 can
also be formatted for a narrower, 24 column
printer. Both instruments have the option to
select "no printer". In this case the PRINT
button will not be displayed. The "printer type"
can be set to...
none
24 column

(ADP Only)

or 40+ column

none will disable the printer output and should be selected if a printer
will not be used.
24 column should be selected if a Datac 24 column printer (B&S code
55-02U) or similar is to be used. If the printer has a print width of 40 or
more columns, then select 40+ column.
The printout formats vary depending on the instruments setup and the
printer type selected.

SELECT
PRINTER PORT

Both the ADP220 and ADS220 have the option

to redirect the printed outputs to one of two
ports. Pressing the PORT button will alternate
the "printer port" option between...
Serial 1
and Parallel

3-8 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

User Defined Temperature Compensation

The ADP220 and ADS220 both incorporate a User Defined Temperature Compensation mode. It enables
the instrument to automatically correct for samples other than sucrose and Quartz Control Plates with
known temperature coefficients. Temperature corrections are made using the following linear equation.

where r
x
A
t

=
=
=
=

displayed corrected reading

uncorrected reading in Selected Scale Units
sample temperature coefficient in Selected Scale Units / C
temperature of active probe in C

Note: The entered coefficient must be in the same units as the selected scale.

SETTING THE
USER DEFINED
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
CONSTANT

SELECTING THE
USER DEFINED
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
MODE

The entered coefficient constant must be in the

same units as the selected scale.
For example, if the selected scale is z then the
coefficient constant must have units of
z / C

To use the user defined temperature compensation select the uc

temperature compensation mode from the MODE menu. (See page 2-6
for more details)
After quitting from the MODE menu, the instrument will return back to
the main display and subsequent displayed readings will be corrected
using the UDTC equation.

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-9

User Defined Scales

ADP220 Polarimeter Only
The ADP220 Series polarimeters can incorporate up to seven measurement scales, degrees angular, ISS,
and five user definable scales. Pressing MODE, SCALE, as described on page 2-5, will step through the
2 permanent scales (a, and z) and any of the 5 definable scales that have been set.

CREATE A
SPECIAL
USER
DEFINED
SCALE

The sequence to enter special scale DATA

shown on the left, enables the operator to type
in a scaling factor constant for each user
defined scale.

Press UP or DOWN until the appropriate

User Scale (A,B,C,D,E) is displayed and
press SLCT.
Enter the value for scaling factor constant
A (see "Entering a number" on page 2-2 for
information on numeric entry).

The first of two scale identification

characters can then be entered. This can
either be 0 to 9, by pressing the
appropriate numeric key, or a letter, by
pressing UP/DOWN and then SLCT.

Then enter
character.

the

second

identification

The polarimeter is basically calibrated in angular degrees. A single scaling

factor constant is then used to convert the readings to the user defined
scale units as shown below:u = Ax
where u =
reading in user units
x
=
degrees angular
and A the scaling factor constant

3-10 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

If any of the five User Defined Scales are not

required for normal use, they can be removed
from the SCALE selection list using the
sequence shown on the left.

CANCEL A
USER
DEFINED
SCALE

Press UP or DOWN until the appropriate

User Scale (A,B,C,D,E) is displayed and
press SLCT.

If all five User Defined Scales are Cancelled,

then pressing SCALE will select only degrees angular (a) or degrees
angular ISS (z).

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-11

Purity Settings & Operation

ADS220 Saccharimeter Only
The ADS220 has the facility to automatically calculate the purity of sugar solutions. The value of purity
is derived from the angular rotation of the sample (supplied by the saccharimeter), the mass
concentration (brix) value (supplied by a refractometer) and the density (derived from the brix value).
The refractometer reading can be entered into the ADS220 either manually by entering the value
through the ADS220 keypad or automatically if the refractometer is an Bellingham + Stanley RFM300
or RFM100 refractometer. As there are different methods used throughout industry for calculating
sugar purity, the ADS220 has a number of settings which allow the instrument to be setup using the
appropriate calculation.
The general equation used to calculate sugar purity is shown below.

Where: reading
is the polarimeter reading in degree Z.
purityconst is a user definable purity constant.
density
is calculated as a function of brix in accordance with the ICUMSA
Specification and Standard SPS-4 (1994).
brix
is the brix value of the sample.

PURITY
FORMAT

The calculated purity value can be displayed in

a number of formats.
The format is selected by entering a number
which equals:
the number of integer digits +
the number of decimal places x 16.
The default value is 35, which will output the
purity value with 3 integer digits and 2 decimal
places.
A list of alternatives is shown below.
Alternative Purity Format Values
Value

3-12 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

Description

Example

50

2 integer, 3
decimal places

12.346

35

3 integer, 2
decimal places

123.45

20

4 integer, 1
decimal places

1234.5

5 integer, 0
decimal places

12345

PURITY
CONSTANT

The purity constant can include any scaling

factors or adjustments for a particular purity
calculation.
Typically:
purityConstant = zFactor * dilutionFactor * scalingFactor
where:zFactor

= 260 kg/m3
(equivalent to 0.26 g/ml)
dilutionFactor = 1
if no clarifier is added
= 1.1 if 10% extra volume added with
clarifier.
scalingFactor = 100 to display as percentage

Example
purityConstant = 260 x 1.1 x 100 = 28600

REFRACTOMETER
TYPE

Brix values can be automatically collected by

the ADS220 from most B&S automatic
refractometers. The ADS220 is compatible
with all RFM300 Series and some RFM100
models. If the refractometer is not of this type
then the brix value must be entered in
manually at the ADS220 keypad.
Pressing REF. will toggle the setting between
rfm and man.
Please note that if using the rfm setting, both
the ADS220 and RFM must have matching
RS232C settings.

CONNECTING
AN RFM
REFRACTOMETER
(RFM systems only)

The refractometer is connected to the ADS220 by using the serial

connecting lead (B+S Part No. 54-01) and adaptor lead (B+S Part No. 5451) supplied with the refractometer. The two leads plug together to create
a lead assembly with at one end a Lemo 6 way plug, which plugs into the
RFM serial port socket and at the other a 9 pin D plug, which plugs into
the ADS220 Refractometer socket. It is important that the refractometer
is switched on before the saccharimeter. The refractometer must be set
to the brix scale and have the sugar temperature compensation mode
selected. Place some of the same sample on the refractometer as is in the
sample tube.

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

3-13

SWITCHING
TO PURITY MODE

In normal operation the ADS220 will operate in the same manner as an

ADP220 polarimeter. To start the purity mode, simply select the pu scale
from the mode menu.
When the purity mode is activated, the instrument main display will alter
with 3 main sections on the lower line.

Brix Reading
Polarimeter Reading (in z with sugar
temperature compensation)

Miscellaneous data

CALCULATING
PURITY VALUES

In order for the ADS220 to display the purity value it needs 2 reading
values; rotation from the ADS220 and brix from a refractometer.
First allow the ADS220 to read the sample. The z reading will be
displayed next to the first value on the lower display.
If the refractometer connected to the ADS is an RFM, the brix reading will
automatically be continually read in and displayed in the bottom left
hand side of the display. If the refractometer is not an RFM, take the brix
reading, press PRINT on the ADS220 and type the brix reading in. When
ENTER is pressed, the new brix reading will be displayed.
With the brix reading and saccharimeter reading collected, the purity
value will be displayed on the 7 segment display.

3-14 SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

ADP Key Function Map

Print the
displayed reading
Zero the
instrument

Select multiplier,
scale & temp. comp.

Enter SPAN aim value

and wait for correction.

Change passwords

Set response mode and

reading resolution

Enter UDTC
constant.

Configure the RS232 port.

Select printer
type

Set batch and

operator
variable

Cancel a
selected
UDS

Enter UDS
scaling
constants

Set
clock

Select
temperature
scale

SETTING

Select sample or chamber

probe for temperature
compensation

UP THE SYSTEM

3-ADP

ADS Key Function Map

Print the
displayed reading
Zero the
instrument

Select multiplier,
scale & temp. comp.

Enter SPAN aim value

and wait for correction.

Change passwords

Set response mode and

reading resolution

Enter UDTC
constant.

Select printer
type

Set batch and

operator
variable

Set purity format,

constant & refractometer mode

Set
clock

Select
temperature
scale

SETTING

Select sample or chamber

probe for temperature
compensation

UP THE SYSTEM

3-ADS

Error Conditions & Messages

Printing
System Lockup
Memory Corruption
Setting Default Values

4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2

ERROR

CONDITIONS

&

MESSAGES

Error Conditions & Messages

PRINTING

When data is sent to the printer by pressing PRINT, the characters are
placed in an output buffer and are removed by the printer when it is
ready. If there is not a printer connected or the printer is "off-line", then
the characters remain in the buffer and a message will be displayed,
requesting you to select retry or quit. When the printer is ready to print,
press retry. Pressing quit will cancel the print and return to the main
menu.

SYSTEM
LOCKUP

If at any time the instrument fails to respond to the soft keys or produces
nonsensical displays, press SYSTEM RESET or switch the power off, then
on again.

MEMORY
CORRUPTION

Most of the numbers and values used in the polarimeter calculations are
stored in volatile memory, i.e. when the instrument is switched off, the
values are lost. There are some values, however, that must be retained
even when the power is removed and these are held in a special, nonvolatile memory. The instrument checks this stored data during switchon initialisation and when the data is saved following a change in
configuration. If an error is detected, a warning message will be
displayed, similar to the screen shown below.
The user should press any key and the
operation will continue.
The user should then contact the B&S Service Department.
When contacting B&S Service Department, please have the following
information ready:a.

Instrument serial number (on label at the rear of the instrument

housing).

b.

Software version (see page 3-1).

c.

Error code.

ERROR

CONDITIONS

&

MESSAGES

4-1

SETTING
DEFAULT
VALUES

If the instrument fails to start up correctly after switching on, then it

could be advisable to reset certain settings to the original factory set (or
default) values. Switch the instrument off. Press, and hold down, the 9
key and switch on. Do not release the key until the screen shows ...

Selecting YES will set:Response

Display resolution
Reading multiplication factor
Operator Password
Supervisor Password
RS232 serial conditions
Date format
Batch & Operator codes
Printer port
User defined t.c. constant
Temperature scale
Active temperature probe

slow
high
1.0 (off)
123
135
9600, 8-bit, np
DD-MM-YY
0 (none)
parallel
0
C
chamber

ADP220
Selected scale
Selected temperature compensation
a range
Scale selection list
Printer type

a
nc
-85 to +85
a, z only
24 column

ADS220
Selected scale
Selected temperature compensation
a range
Scale selection list
Printer type
Purity constant
Purity format

z
sc
-85 to +85 (fixed)
a, z, pu only
40+ column
28617.6
35 (2 decimal places)

After pressing YES or NO, the next screen will be displayed ...

4-2 ERROR

Selecting YES will set:Span setting

Last span value

factory setting
--:-- --/--/--

ADP220
Span aim value

33.60

ADS220
Span aim value

100.00

CONDITIONS

&

MESSAGES

If the instrument is an ADS220 after pressing YES or NO, the instrument

will return to the main menu. If the instrument is an ADP220 the User
Defined Scale screen will be displayed ...

Selecting YES will set:All U.D. scales Constant A

All U.D. scales Constant B
All U.D. scales Constant C
All U.D. scales Constant D
All U.D. scales Constant E
All U.D. scales Constant F
U.D. scales identification characters

0
0
0
0
0
0
u1,u2,u3,u4,u5

After setting default values, it is essential that the instrument is

zeroed.

ERROR

CONDITIONS

&

MESSAGES

4-3

Specification
Performance
Temperature
Light Source
Interface Ports
Physical
Power Requirements

5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-2

SPECIFICATION 5

Specification

PERFORMANCE

ADP 220
Scale

Z (ISS)

Angular

Range

-30 to +120

-85 to +85

0.01

0.01

0.05

0.02

Resolution
Accuracy (Sucrose
solution @ 20C)

ADS 220
Scale

Z (ISS)

Range

-225 to +225

Resolution

0.01

Accuracy (Sucrose solution @ 20C

and over the range -30 to +120Z)

0.03

TEMPERATURE

Ambient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 45C
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5 to 60C

LIGHT SOURCE

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.E.D. with interference filter

Nominal Wavelength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589nm

INTERFACE

Serial
Type . . . . . . .
Baud rate . . . .
Word structure
Handshaking .

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7 bit with even parity or 8 bit with no parity
. . . Combined DSR/DTR type + XON/XOFF

Refractometer
Type . . . . . . .
Baud rate . . . .
Word structure
Handshaking .

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bit with no parity
Combined DSR/DTR type + XON/XOFF

Parallel
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Centronics" printer output

SPECIFICATION 5-1

PHYSICAL
Depth
Width .
Height
Weight

POWER
REQUIREMENTS

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280mm
550mm
150mm
. 8.0Kg

Power Supply type 55-104

Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 to 230V~ 10%
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 to 60 Hz
Max. load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 mA

5-2 SPECIFICATION

Spares & Accessories

Spare Parts
Power Supplies
Optional Accessories
Miscellaneous
Sample Tubes

6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1

SPARES & ACCESSORIES 6

Spare Parts
UK
Version
230V

Description

POWER
SUPPLIES
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES

MISCELLANEOUS

Power supply unit (all instruments)

US
Version
110V

55-104

Mains leads (for use with 55-104)

61-191

61-193

Quartz Control Plate nominal 97Z (33Angular)

34-10

Quartz Control Plate nominal 15Z (5Angular)

34-11

Serial printer interface cable - 25way "D" type

54-02

Parallel printer interface cable - 36way "Centronics"

54-03

PC adaptor (for use with 54-02)

54-51

61-192

24 column printer package including power supply

(for use with interface cable 54-02) (ADP220 only)

55-02U

55-02E

55-02S

40 column printer package including power supply

and interface cable 54-03

55-09U

55-09E

55-09S

Operators manual (English)

36-102

Operators manual (Spanish)

36-111

Operators manual (French)

36-112

Operators manual (German)

36-113

ADP220 Utility software (for remote operation and

User Defined Scale creation)
(for use on a PC with Windows 95 or NT)

36-251

100mm

200mm

Standard glass sample tube

35-29

35-30

Straight centre filling glass tube

35-46

35-47

Cup-shaped centre filling glass tube

35-57

35-58

Centre filling glass tube fitted with water jacket

35-02

35-03

Funnel flow through tube with water jacket

36-51

36-52

Continuous flow through tube with water jacket

36-61

36-62

Description

SAMPLE
TUBES

Euro
Version
230V

Tube Length

Tubes for special applications and with reduced

internal diameter are also available on application.

(Contact B+S)

SPARES & ACCESSORIES 6-1