Honey moisture content and wine Brix are both critical quality checkpoints — and both require refractometry. The VEE GEE Scientific MDX-Series Digital Honey and Wine Refractometers bring digital accuracy and ATC temperature compensation to these applications, replacing the eyepiece-based analog instruments that require calibration skill and consistent ambient light. Place a drop on the well, press READ, and the LCD displays your result in seconds with all 4 measurement scales shown simultaneously. IP65/67 rated for use in production environments, kitchens, and field harvesting settings. The Continuous Loop Average function is particularly valuable for viscous honey samples where optical wetting of the prism surface may vary — the averaging function smooths individual droplet variation into a stable reported value. Includes hard shell case, disposable pipette, and battery. Features and Benefits Application-Specific Scales: MDX-301 honey scales: Brix, Moisture Content, Water Activity (Aw), and Baumé. MDX-401 wine scales: Brix, Potential Alcohol (%), Refractive Index, and Sugar (g/L). ATC for Production Consistency: Temperature-compensated readings eliminate the variation introduced by measuring honey at different process temperatures or wine samples directly from fermentation vessels. IP65/67 Rated: Suitable for beekeeping field use, winery production floors, and food processing environments where moisture and particulate exposure are routine. Continuous Loop Average: Especially valuable for viscous honey — averages multiple readings from a single sample load to smooth variation from uneven prism coverage. Large LCD with Simultaneous Data: Selected scale and sample temperature display together — no secondary temperature measurement required for documentation. Full Kit Included: Hard shell protective case, pipette, battery, and manual — immediately deployable after initial distilled water calibration. MDX-Series Specifications SKU Model Application Primary Range Accuracy Scales 48301 MDX-301 Honey Brix 0–90%, Moisture 13–25% ±0.2% Brix Brix, Moisture Content, Water Activity (Aw), Baumé 48401 MDX-401 Wine Brix 0–50%, Alcohol 0–27% ±0.2% Brix Brix, Potential Alcohol (%), Sugar (g/L), Refractive Index Common Specifications — All MDX Models Property Value Brand VEE GEE Scientific Dimensions 4.8 × 2.3 × 1.3 in (122 × 58 × 33 mm) Display Large LCD — scale result + temperature simultaneously Temperature Compensation ATC — automatic, no manual correction required IP Rating IP65/67 (dust-tight, water-jet resistant) Sample Volume 4–5 drops Power 1 × AAA battery (included) Includes Hard shell case, disposable pipette, battery, user manual Quantity 1 Each Laboratory Applications Honey production and grading — moisture content and Brix measurement at extraction to confirm product meets USDA honey standards before bottling or bulk sale Winery harvest and fermentation — Brix measurement of grape must at harvest for sugar maturity, and potential alcohol estimation before and during fermentation Honey blending and quality control — Water Activity (Aw) measurement with MDX-301 to assess fermentation risk in stored or blended honey lots Wine retail quality assurance — measuring Brix in opened bottles or bulk tank samples during storage and distribution to confirm product stability Frequently Asked Questions What does the MDX-301 Moisture Content scale measure for honey?The Moisture Content scale displays water percentage in honey directly — the critical parameter for fermentation risk. Honey below 17.1% moisture is generally considered stable. The MDX-301 displays this directly without manual conversion from Brix, saving a calculation step in production. What is Potential Alcohol on the MDX-401 Wine scale?The Potential Alcohol (%) scale converts Brix to estimated alcohol by volume (ABV) using the standard formula assuming complete sugar fermentation. It provides a pre-fermentation harvest estimate of expected wine alcohol — a planning tool for winemakers, not a post-fermentation ABV measurement. Can MDX-301 be used for non-honey applications?Yes — MDX-301 measures Brix 0–90% on its Brix scale, making it usable for general sugar measurement. However, the Moisture Content, Baumé, and Aw scales are calibrated for honey specifically and will not give meaningful results for other products. Quality Assurance VEE GEE Scientific MDX-Series refractometers are manufactured to IP65/67 standards with factory-calibrated prism assemblies. Each unit undergoes ATC performance verification and LCD display testing prior to shipment. The hard shell carrying case provides drop protection for field deployment. VEE GEE backs the MDX series with a 1-year warranty. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.
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