PCE-DRC 1 Handheld Digital Refractometer

PCE-DRC 1 Handheld Digital Refractometer

The PCE-DRC 1 is a portable digital refractometer designed to assess the specific gravity of battery electrolyte solutions and the freezing point of coolants made from propylene or ethylene glycol. Proper maintenance of antifreeze concentrations in engines is crucial to avoid expensive repairs, making this device a popular choice among automotive and trucking technicians globally for verifying appropriate coolant dilution. Additionally, it is effective for measuring the concentration of cleaning products.

This water-resistant IP65-rated refractometer is equipped with automatic temperature compensation (ATC) that functions within a range of +10 to +40°C / +50 to +104°F. It also features a large, clear LCD that displays both the measurement results and the current temperature.

PCE-DRC 1 Key Features

• Measurement parameters: Coolant or antifreeze (ethylene glycol), propylene glycol, battery acid, cleaning supplies, temperature
• Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) from +10 … +40 °C / +50 … +104 °F
• Handheld and portable
• User-friendly 3-button operation
• Fast and precise measuring results in approx. 1 sec.
• ABS plastic housing with IP65 ingress protection rating against water and dust
• Large, easy-to-read digital LCD shows both the measured value and the temperature
• Average function measures same sample 15 times and displays the mean value
• Stainless-steel ring on sample well protects glass prism from damage
• Internal light source for improved accuracy
• Small liquid sample size of just 4 to 5 drops
• Easy calibration with distilled water
• Battery-saving automatic power off after 1 min. of inactivity

PCE-DRC 1 Specifications