Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer, Range 0-85%

Check Sugar Content Without Sending Samples to a Lab

The Milwaukee Instruments MA871 is a digital sugar refractometer for general use, reading sugar content from 0 to 85% Brix at 0.1% resolution directly from a small liquid sample.

Automatic temperature compensation adjusts each reading as ambient conditions shift, and the unit ships with a battery installed so it is ready to use right out of the box.

Key Features & Benefits

• 0 to 85% Brix Range — Covers a wide span of sugar content readings for general use.
• 0.1% Resolution — Delivers precise readings for tracking small changes over time.
• Automatic Temperature Compensation — Adjusts readings as ambient temperature changes.
• Digital Display — Shows results clearly without interpreting an analog scale.
• Battery Included — Ships ready to use without sourcing a battery separately.

Who Should Use the MA871 Refractometer

growers and producers who want a quick, lab-free way to check sugar content in liquid samples during ripening or production.

Calibration and Accuracy

Automatic temperature compensation helps keep readings accurate across changing ambient conditions, reducing the need for manual adjustment between samples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What range of Brix does this refractometer measure?

0 to 85% Brix.

What is the resolution of this refractometer?

0.1% Brix.

Does this unit adjust for temperature automatically?

Yes, automatic temperature compensation is built in.

Is a battery included?

Yes, the unit ships with a battery installed.

Is this refractometer digital or analog?

Digital, with a direct numeric readout.