Description

DR301 Digital Honey Refractometer with ATC

Portable Digital Refractometer for Honey Quality Testing

The DR301 Digital Honey Refractometer from Multi-Sweet is designed for commercial beekeepers, large apiaries, honey buyers, honey processors, and beekeeping equipment distributors who need a convenient instrument for liquid concentration measurement.

Featuring a compact handheld design and a digital display, this instrument measures four parameters: Brix concentration, honey moisture content, Baumé, and refractive index. It uses automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and provides readings in approximately 2 seconds, according to the supplied product specifications.

With dimensions of approximately 58 × 25 × 121 mm and a weight of about 90 g without the battery, the DR301 is easy to carry between apiaries, honey purchasing locations, processing rooms, and quality inspection areas.

Unlike a manual optical refractometer that requires the user to interpret a viewing scale, this digital model displays measurement results electronically, making routine readings easier to obtain and record.

For professional honey businesses, the DR301 is a useful tool for routine incoming inspection and process monitoring, subject to the requirements of the applicable honey quality standards.

Key Features of the DR301 Digital Honey Refractometer

1. Four Measurement Functions

The DR301 supports four measurement modes:

• Brix concentration: 0.0–90.0%
• Honey moisture content: 5.0–38.0%*
• Baumé: 33.0–48.0 °Bé
• Refractive index: 1.3330–1.5177 nD

These functions allow users to check different concentration-related parameters with one compact instrument.

The moisture measurement function is particularly relevant to honey harvesting and purchasing. Oklahoma State University Extension explains that a honey refractometer can be used to check honey moisture during harvest management. Read more in its guide to Beekeeping: Honey Harvest Methods.

The supplied specification image lists the moisture range in descending order as 38.0%–5.0%. Confirm the final range with the manufacturer before publishing.

2. Digital Display and Approximately 2-Second Readings

The DR301 is designed for quick handheld measurement. The supplied specifications indicate a measurement time of approximately 2 seconds.

A digital display makes results easier to read than a traditional optical eyepiece scale, especially during repeated inspections or routine checks at honey receiving and processing locations.

Actual reading time can depend on the sample, operating conditions, and measurement procedure.

3. Automatic Temperature Compensation

The instrument includes automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and is specified for measurements at ambient temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.

Temperature can affect refractometer readings. Oklahoma State University’s food measurement guidance explains that refractometers should be selected for the intended measurement and that ATC can help minimize temperature-related variation. See Measurement Equipment for Food Product Development and Manufacturing.

For reliable results, users should follow the instrument’s calibration instructions and confirm that the selected mode is appropriate for the sample.

4. Compact, Lightweight and Battery-Powered

The DR301 measures approximately 58 × 25 × 121 mm and weighs about 90 g, excluding the battery.

It operates using one AAA battery and does not require an external power supply. The supplied product information states that one battery can support approximately 15,000 measurements; actual battery life depends on the battery and operating conditions.

Its compact size makes it suitable for field inspections, purchasing checks, and use in honey processing rooms.

5. Simple Three-Step Operation

The operating process is designed to be straightforward:

1. Place a suitable sample on the measurement surface according to the manual.
2. Press the measurement button.
3. Read the digital result.

Users should clean the measurement surface as instructed between samples to avoid residue affecting subsequent readings.

Applications in Commercial Beekeeping and Honey Processing

The DR301 Digital Honey Refractometer is suitable for:

• Commercial beekeepers and large apiaries
• Honey buyers and purchasing inspectors
• Honey processing companies
• Honey wholesalers and distributors
• Beekeeping equipment retailers
• Routine honey quality monitoring

The refractometer provides measurements, but acceptance decisions should be made according to the relevant quality specification, sampling method, and target market requirements.

For businesses sourcing a broader honey equipment range, explore our Honey Processing Machines and Beekeeping Equipment.

You can also compare this digital model with our Honey Refractometer to determine which type is better suited to your customers’ measurement needs.

Product Specifications

Digital Honey Refractometer Supplier for Bulk Orders

Multi-Sweet supplies beekeeping equipment and honey processing products for commercial beekeepers, distributors, and wholesale buyers.

If you need digital honey refractometers for resale, honey purchasing, or use across multiple apiaries, contact us with your required quantity, destination market, and packaging requirements.

Explore our company information or contact our team through Multi-Sweet Contact to discuss product specifications and wholesale pricing.

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