Our take on unlocking the additional readings when used together:
In addition to the individual benefits and readings that both machines offer, the EasyDens and SmartRef can be used together to gain the addtional following measurements in finished beer or wine. These measurements do not require that you have an upfront original measurements.
Beer: Alcohol by volume, Alcohol by weight, Final Gravity, Original Gravity (wow), and Real Extract
Wine: Alchol by volume and Residual Sugar (very cool)
The EasyDens and SmartRef device can now be used together to provide additional measurement parameters
Determines alcohol content using density and refractive index measurements
Quick results in under 5 seconds
Determiniation of wort extract content
Fermentation tracking and visualization
Automatic temperature correction (ATC)
Precise alcohol content determination (0.5% v/v)
Unlimted ABV measurements with app subscription
Measure finished beer and receive results for:
ABV
Real extract
Original gravity
Final gravity
Suitable for standard and strong beer
New App Features & Updates:
Sync all data to the cloud
Unlimited ABV measurements with an app account
Wine Meister
Alcohol & Total Extract in Wine: Get direct results in fermenting or finished kombucha
Barcode: Assign measurement data via barcode scan to a batch
Residual Sugar Calculator
Brew Meister
Alcohol in Kombucha: Get direct results in fermenting or finished kombucha
Lab Meister
TDS%: Using the SmartRef it is possible to measure TDS% in coffee
Extract yield of coffee: A calculator is available that lets you calculate the extract yield for the different types
Percolation brewing method (eg. Espresso, V60)
Immersion brewing method (eg. French press)
Mixed phases methods (eg. Aeropress)
New measurement units: Now SmartRef support 40+ measurement units
Direct ABV determination with the EasyDens & SmartRef Combo
Beer: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v), real extract (±0.2 %w/w), original gravity (±0.8 %w/w) and total extract (±2.0 g/L)
Wine: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v for wines up to 15% and ±1.0 %v/v for wines from 15 to 20 %v/v)
Kombucha: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
Liquor: alcohol content (±0.5 %v/v)
Application specific in-app calculators
Beer: color calculator, refractometer brix correction, ABV (OG/FG) calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Wine & Fruits: brix acid correction, residual sugar calculator, converter for gravity, temperature & more
Coffee: extraction and TDS calculator
Spirits: converter for gravity, temperature & more
The EasyDens & SmartRef Beer Combo includes:
SmartRef Digital Refractometer:
1x SmartRef
2x Batteries
4x Pipettes
EasyDens Digital Density Meter:
1x EasyDens
2x Batteries
1x Syringe
1x Waste hose
1x Adapter luer
SmartRef Digital Refractometer | Anton Paar
Wide measuring range from 0 to 85 °Brix (0 to 62.7 °P)
Accuracy of 0.2 °Brix (0.2 °P)
Built-in wort and alcohol correction for beer that is fully configurable
Quick readings – results in under 2 seconds
Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
Small sample volume requirement (0.4 mL)
Free iOS/Android app
The SmartRef Digital Refractometer by Anton Paar is a portable smart pocket device suitable for a wide range of requirements. The SmartGuide+, as a feature in the mobile app, automatically checks any errors of ambient light, impurity, and sample behavior during measurement for you. The device offers more than 15 different measurement units with automatic temperature compensation. Depending on your need, SmartRef enables you to measure the extract content of your beer, the sugar content in wine, the sweetness of fruits and vegetables, the moisture of honey, the salt content of your aquarium or pool, and much more.
Smart Technology for Consistent Results
The SmartRef portable refractometer is used in combination with a free mobile app for Android and iOS via Bluetooth Low Energy and enables intelligent handling of the measurement results.
The app permits easy storage, visualization, management, and sharing of measurement data.
SmartGuide+ detects and helps eliminate measurement problems through high ambient light detection, continuous checking of prism and sample condition, and more.
In addition to the quick measurement mode, measurements in continuous mode allow a more detailed understanding of the samples’ properties.
Over-the-air updates keep your digital refractometer up-to-date with the latest features.
SmartRef Measurement Details
The SmartRef refractometer measures the refractive index of fluids. This allows retrieval of relevant sample properties in a wide variety of applications.
Fast temperature stabilization and automatic temperature compensation for measurement results make additional calculations and correction tables obsolete.
The unit has an IP66 rating and an easy-to-clean stainless steel sample well.
SmartRef supports a one-point zero adjustment with distilled water and requires only a few drops of sample (0.4 mL).
SmartRef displays results in under two seconds and has a measurement range of 0 °Brix to 85 °Brix with an accuracy of 0.2 °Brix.
High Variety of Measurement Applications
Brix refractometer: For wine, juice, honey, sauces, jams, fruits, vegetables, and maple syrup. The SmartRef measures the sugar content in °Brix, °Babo, °Baumé, °KMW, and °Oechsle.
Salinity refractometer: SmartRef determines the salt content in your saltwater aquarium and pool in salinity specific gravity (SG 20/20), practical salinity units (PSU), and salinity in parts per thousand (ppt).
Beer refractometer: SmartRef shows the extract content of wort in °Plato.
As a smart device, SmartRef offers a constant expansion of measurement units. All available scales are provided within the app.
Technical Specifications:
Measuring Range
Refractive index (RI) at 20°C:1.3330 – 1.5040
Brix:0° to 85°
Sample Temperature:10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
PSU (practical salinity units):0 – 50
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand):0 – 150
Salinity S.G. (20/20):1.000 – 1.114
Accuracy
Refractive index (RI):±0.0003
Brix:±0.2°
Temperature:0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
PSU (practical salinity units):±2
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand):±2
Salinity S.G. (20/20):±0.002
Resolution
Refractive index (RI):0.0001
Brix:0.1°
Temperature:0.1°C (0.1°F)
PSU (practical salinity units):1
Salinity ppt (parts per thousand):1
Salinity S.G. (20/20):0.001
Further Specifications
Sample Volume:0.4 mL
Measurement Time:<2 s
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) %Brix:10°C – 100°C (50°F – 212°F)
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20 °C (ATC) PSU, ppt, S.G. (20/20):10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Mobile Operating System:Android and iOS
Data
Dimensions (L x W x H):108mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 1.4")
Weight (incl. batteries):~135 g (0.31 lbs)
Power Supply:2x AAA 1.5V LR03 alkaline batteries (included) or AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Enclosure Rating:IP66 according to IEC 60529
Condition
Ambient Temperature:10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Air Humidity:5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Battery Lifetime:~10,000 measurements
Storage Temperature:10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Interface:Bluetooth™ Low Energy
Frequency Band:2400 MHz – 2480 MHz
Transmitter Power: 7.5 dBm max. (5.6 mW max.)
PartMaterial
Sample Area:Stainless steel and glass, FKM O-Ring
Enclosure Housing:Flame retardant PBT/PC, UL94-V0
The EasyDens by Anton Paar
Anton Paar is a leading producer of analytical testing equipment for commercial breweries. Borrowing some technology from their high end machines, the EasyDens digital gravity/alcohol tester is designed for savvy homebrewers and small commercial breweries. It is a precision gravity/density testing unit which can accurately read gravity with a tiny 2 ml sample at any point in the brewing process. Alcohol % can also be tracked at any point during fermentation. The unit hooks up to your smartphone via Bluetooth and stores various fermentation "profiles" enabling you to track fermentation progress, alcohol levels, and help know when it's time to keg & drink your beer!
See the documents tab for frequently asked questions about the Easy Dens.
Features:
Take a highly accurate gravity reading at any point in the brewing process even when alcohol is present.
Very fast and simple to use
Only uses 2ml of sample
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Connects and displays via free app on your phone or tablet
Based on oscillating u-tube principle which is known as world's most accurate testing method
Extremely durable
Measures in specific gravity and alcohol can be determined with original reading
App features graphing for gravity and alcohol
App stores batch records (10) and can email a batch record as a .csv for saving.
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I have several questions about this actually:
1) Just to be clear: No OG = still accurate (within half a percent) ABV reading? (re: "In addition to the individual benefits and readings that both machines offer, the EasyDens and SmartRef can be used together to gain the additional following measurements in finished beer or wine. These measurements do not require that you have an upfront original measurements. ")
2) If you're measuring fruited / adjunct beers, is the ABV% reading still reliable, and in the same margin of error?
3) On the 'SmartRef' individual item page on MoreBeer, you have this statement "EasyDens gives accurate readings at any point during fermentation without the need for an original reading." Does this mean I can pull ABV without an OG measurement and just with the EasyDens?
4) On the EasyDens individual page, you have this statement "Features Free: Basic features and all measurement units, Premium features: Free for one year". Is ABV considered a measurement unit, or a premium feature?
4.a) Eitherway, what are the costs of the premium features of the apps?
BEST ANSWER:Thank you for following up by posting a review! I have pasted that text below:
"1)Yes, the combination of EasyDens with SmartRef allow the measurement of density and refractive index. By knowing these two measurement values it is possible to calculate the ABV with an accuracy of 0.5 % v/v.
2)Unfortunately, it does not work if you add fruits. In this case there is additional sugar, which influences the measurement and the result will be incorrect.
3) No, this is not correct. You cannot measure ABV of beer using only EasyDens. If you are just using EasyDens for alcohol calculation you will need OG and FG. But EasyDens does the calculation of the estimated alcohol content fully automatically.
4) You can perform 10 ABV measurements per month for free, if you need more ABV measurements per month, you will need the premium version.
4.a) Information about in-app purchases can be found in your Apple App Store or Google Play Store. There are several premium features like
Temperature coefficient free selectable Higher resolution for most measurement values Unlimited batches in the app Unlimited ABV measurements two different units free selectable on the display"
BEST ANSWER:Thank you for following up by posting a review! I have pasted that text below:
"1)Yes, the combination of EasyDens with SmartRef allow the measurement of density and refractive index. By knowing these two measurement values it is possible to calculate the ABV with an accuracy of 0.5 % v/v.
2)Unfortunately, it does not work if you add fruits. In this case there is additional sugar, which influences the measurement and the result will be incorrect.
3) No, this is not correct. You cannot measure ABV of beer using only EasyDens. If you are just using EasyDens for alcohol calculation you will need OG and FG. But EasyDens does the calculation of the estimated alcohol content fully automatically.
4) You can perform 10 ABV measurements per month for free, if you need more ABV measurements per month, you will need the premium version.
4.a) Information about in-app purchases can be found in your Apple App Store or Google Play Store. There are several premium features like
Temperature coefficient free selectable Higher resolution for most measurement values Unlimited batches in the app Unlimited ABV measurements two different units free selectable on the display"
I wrote a series of questions to Anton Paar after submitting them to MoreBeer. It won't let me post a response to my own question, so I hope this helps....: -------
1)Just to be clear: You're saying I can obtain an accurate (within half a percent) ABV reading, without any kind of Original Gravity record?
Yes, the combination of EasyDens with SmartRef allow the measurement of density and refractive index. By knowing these two measurement values it is possible to calculate the ABV with an accuracy of 0.5 % v/v.
2) If I'm measuring fruited / adjunct beers, is the ABV% reading still reliable, and in the same 0.5% margin of error?
Unfortunately, it does not work if you add fruits. In this case there is additional sugar, which influences the measurement and the result will be incorrect.
3) On the 'SmartRef' individual item page on MoreBeer, they have this statement "EasyDens gives accurate readings at any point during fermentation without the need for an original reading." Does this mean I can pull ABV without an OG measurement with just EasyDens (rather than as part of the EasyDens-SmartRef combo)
No, this is not correct. You cannot measure ABV of beer using only EasyDens. If you are just using EasyDens for alcohol calculation you will need OG and FG. But EasyDens does the calculation of the estimated alcohol content fully automatically.
4) On the EasyDens individual page, MoreBeer has this statement: Features Free: Basic features and all measurement units, Premium features: Free for one year". Given that, Is ABV-without-OG considered a measurement unit, or a premium feature?
You can perform 10 ABV measurements per month for free, if you need more ABV measurements per month, you will need the premium version.
4.a) Eitherway, what are the costs of the premium features of the apps, and what are those premium features?
Information about in-app purchases can be found in your Apple App Store or Google Play Store. There are several premium features like
Temperature coefficient free selectable Higher resolution for most measurement values Unlimited batches in the app Unlimited ABV measurements two different units free selectable on the display
I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further requests, do not hesitate to contact me.
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