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INDICE - INDEX
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DENSIMAT ............................................................................................2

2. DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 INSTALLATION OF DENSIMAT....................................................................................................................3
2.2 PROCEDURE FOR DENSIMAT INSTALLATION ........................................................................................4
2.3 DENSIMAT KEYBOARD ...............................................................................................................................5
3. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT ..........................................................................................................5
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3.1 DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY D /20 OF A LIQUID .................................................................6
3.2 DETERMINATION OF THE DENSITY OF A LIQUID AT 20°C ......................................................................7
3.3 COMPENSATION OF FLOATER IN USE .....................................................................................................7
4. BEHAVIOUR OF THE INSTRUMENT WHEN SWITCHING ON AND CONDITIONS FOR OPTIMAL
MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................9
5. APPENDIX A: LIST OF PRINCIPAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY DENSIMAT .......................................10
6. APPENDIX B: POSSIBLE OPTIONS FROM DENSIMAT KEYBOARD .....................................................11
7. APPENDIX C: USE OF THE CYLINDER FOR MEASUREMENTS IN CONTINUOUS .............................12
7.1 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................................12
7.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................13
8. APPENDIX D: REFERENCE TO LEGAL METROLOGY ...........................................................................14
8.1 METROLOGICAL CHECKING OF DENSIMAT...........................................................................................14
8.1.1 Procedure of the metrological control of Densimat .....................................................................................14
8.1.2 SIT Calibration .............................................................................................................................................15
8.2 LEGAL METROLOGICAL APPROVAL OF THE DENSIMAT ......................................................................15
9. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALCOMAT 2.....................................................................................16
10. ALCOMAT 2 DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................17
10.1 PROCEDURE OF ALCOMAT 2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................17
10.2 ALCOMAT 2 KEYBOARD...........................................................................................................................17
11. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT - ALCOMAT 2 ................................................................................18
11.1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 20 °C OF A DISTILLATE AND ASV (ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH BY VOLUME) ...19
11.1.1 Specific gravity of a liquid ............................................................................................................................20
11.1.2 Correction of floater or compensation .........................................................................................................21
11.1.3 Print of the value of TAV or specific gravity ................................................................................................23
11.1.4 Zeroing balance ...........................................................................................................................................23
11.2 TOTAL DRY EXTRACT ...............................................................................................................................24
11.2.1 Print of the value of TOTAL DRY EXTRACT ..............................................................................................26
11.3 EVALUATION OF MUSTS..........................................................................................................................27
11.3.1 Print of the value of the degrees Baumé, Babo, Brix and Oechsle of a must .............................................28
11.4 ALCOMAT 2 SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................28
11.4.1 Modification of the progressive label ...........................................................................................................28
11.4.2 Set date .......................................................................................................................................................28
11.4.3 Set hour .......................................................................................................................................................29
11.4.4 Regulation of contrast of the ALCOMAT 2 display......................................................................................29
11.4.5 Language.....................................................................................................................................................29
11.5 SERVICES (SUPPLEMENTARY CALIBRATION) ......................................................................................30
12. BEHAVIOR OF MODULE ALCOMAT 2 TO THE SWITCHING ON, CONNECTED TO THE DENSIMAT
AS SOON AS INSTALLED, AND OPTIMAL CONDITIONS OF MEASUREMENT ....................................31
12.1 CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE DENSIMAT-ALCOMAT 2 SYSTEM .........................................................32
13. DISPOSAL – INFORMATION FOR USERS ...............................................................................................33
ENGLISH DENSIMAT & ALCOMAT-2
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DENSIMAT
- Power consumption: 10 VA
- Power source: 220 V - 15% / + 10 % ; optional: 110 V
- Operating temperature range: 15 - 30 °C
HYDROSTATIC BALANCE SECTION
- Relative density measuring range: 0.5 - 2.25

- Readability: 0.00005
- Repeatability : +/- 0.00005
- Auto-calibration with internal mass
- Time of answer: 6 sec
THERMOMETER SECTION
- Temperature measuring range: 8 - 32 °C

- Sensitivity: 0.025 °C
- Repeatability : +/- 0.05 °C (range 10 –30 °C)
- Readability: 0.1 °C
- Thermometric probe: Pt 100 1/3 DIN
Standard accessory kit
- 2 floaters (plungers) calibrated for weight (50 g) and volume (20 ml)
- 2 double wall 70 ml cylinders
- 1 power supply
Accessories available on request
- cylinder for measurements in continuous

- Pan for metrological control
- Certificated masses
- Certificated floaters
FLOATERS INTERCHANGEABLE IN MASS AND VOLUME
Particular care must be paid in the construction and calibration of floaters.

They are all interchangeable in mass and in volume in order to facilitate utilization; for example to
determine the specific gravity of a must or a given wine and the relative ASV, 2 separate floaters can be
used without problem to avoid contamination (preliminary check of the compensation factor; see
paragraphs 3.3 and/or 11.1.2).
To obtain the above both the suspension1 wire and the surface of the glass have been subject of many
studies in order to resolve the problems caused by surface tension, from the volume of wire and from
electrostatic charges.
The wire is made with an antimagnetic material, inoxidable and a diameter lower or equal of to 0,20 mm.
The volume of floaters, on request, can be certified by the competent European Institutes such as the
L.N.E. of Paris, the I.M.G.C. of Turin, the PTB in Germany etc.
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Realized with an antimagnetic material, inoxidizable and a diameter lower or equal of 0,20 mm
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DENSIMAT & ALCOMAT-2 ENGLISH
2. DESCRIPTION
The instrument consists of an electronic hydrostatic balance DENSIMAT, with a sensitivity of fifth
decimal points, which can be connected to an ALCOMAT 2 module that receives and processes the
data.
2.1 INSTALLATION OF DENSIMAT

Densimat was designed and made to resist and to function even under difficult conditions. However, it is
advisable to install Densimat:
a. on a rigid support without vibrations
b. in a stable room temperature and without excessive ventilation
c. utilizing a separate electrical supply
NOTE: if the Densimat stops working because of an incorrect operation on the keyboard, the
plug must be removed and connected again to the socket while pressing the “+” key. When the
instrument is switched on again the following message appears
Pnor
which indicates the return to use of the parameters of standard functioning.
Figure 1
1 – Floater knob 7 – Knob to adjust the cylinder-balance

2 – Cylinder and floater 8 – Centring plate
3 – Rubber mat 9 – Knob for blocking balance (to transport)
4 – Keyboard 10 – Thermo probe
5 – Transformer 11 – Supports to level regulation
6 – Plug
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2.2 PROCEDURE FOR DENSIMAT INSTALLATION

• Level the balance by adjusting the back supports in order to centre the air bubble in the middle of
the circle.
• unlock the balance by rotating the knob in an anticlockwise direction and when it stops it comes to
rest on the right side of the instrument (Figure 1 n. 9 and Figure 2).
UNLOCKED LOCKED ( Only to transport )
Figure 2
• Insert the connector of the thermo probe in the place indicated in figure 1 (10), keeping the locking
pin in an upright position and pushing it till its complete insertion: the connector is in the correct
position if, trying to pull it out, it does not come. To pull it out press the locking pin.
• Connect (figure 3) the circular socket of the transformer indicated in figure 3 with (6) to the connector
of Densimat indicated with (3) keeping the flat side of pin upwards. Connect the transformer to the
socket (fig. 3 n. 5) of the electric mains.
Figure 3 - Rear view of DENSIMAT
1- Connection Alcomat 2
2- Serial number
3- Transformer socket
4- Adjustable supports
5- Mains plug
6- Transformer plug
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2.3 DENSIMAT KEYBOARD
The Densimat keyboard (fig. 1 n. 4) has two displays and three keys. On the left display it appears the
temperature read by thermo probe; on the right display it appears:
a. specific gravity, with the parameters of standard functioning;
b. messages for user (see Appendix A: List of principal messages visualised by Densimat);
c. this is selectable by means of three keys “Mode”, “+” and “-“. The activated functions through
these keys are described in Appendix B: Selecting options from the Densimat keyboard.
3. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT
DENSIMAT allows to determine:
directly:
• the specific gravity d20/20 of a liquid
• the density of a liquid at 20°C (by a simple calculation)
indirectly, through the tables2:

• the degree Baumé, degree Babo, degree Brix and the degree Oechsle of a must;
• the ASV (Alcoholic Strength by Volume) of wines, musts and spirit drinks;
• the total dry extract of a must/wine.
The measurements must be carried out at exactly 20°C
N.B. Indications on the best conditions to carry out the measurements with Densimat are indicated in
paragraph 4. The behaviour of the instrument when switching it on and the conditions for optimal
measurement.
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See R. Bechetti, “Methods of analysis of wines and spirit drinks”, 1999 pub. Gibertini Elettronica
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3.1 DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY D20/20 OF A LIQUID

The determination of the specific gravity is carried out at 20°C exactly. It follows that the product to
examined is brought in advance3 to a temperature near to 20°C. In this case a thermostatic bath
(manufactured by Gibertini Elettronica) is useful.
It is operated as follows:
1. degas if necessary the samples rich a CO2 by agitation or vacuum filtration or through filter paper;
2. fill the double coated cylinder with the liquid, whose density is to be measured, up to the level (about
70 ml);
3. immerse the thermal probe into the liquid;
4. immerse the clean and dry floaters carefully;
Thermostatic
bath
Gibertini
Figure 4 Elettronica
5. slowly move the floater for a few seconds, with a circular movement, into the cylinder, in order to
obtain a uniform temperature of the liquid (be carefully not to create air bubbles which might falsify
the measurement);
6. once 20°C has been reached (left display) the reading is carried out: e.g. 0.98480
Figure 5
1– Knob to adjust the cylinder position

2 – Centring plate
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For this scope a thermostatic bath (manufactured by Gibertini Elettronica), where the vessel containing the
liquid under examination is be put, is useful.
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a. push the cylinder against of centering plate (figure 1 n.8 or figure 5 n. 2);
b. wait that the instrument has brought itself to zero (if this should not occur it carry out a zeroing
manual operation by pressing the key “ - “ of keyboard): on the right display appears
000
c. hang the floater in suspension (figure 6 n.1) and verify that it not touch the internal walls of the
cylinder or the thermoprobe. If necessary, correct the position of the centering plate loosening its
fastening knobs and repositioning it carefully (fig.5 – n. 1).
d. read the specific gravity d20/20 of the liquid on the right display;
0.98480
N.B.- At the end of the determination, always replace the floater in use, clean and dry, on the
appropriate hooks (figure 6 n.2).
Figure 6
1 – Suspension
2 – Hooks to replace
the floaters not in use
3.2 DETERMINATION OF THE DENSITY OF A LIQUID AT 20°C

To calculate the density of a liquid at 20 °C multiply its specific gravity d20/20 read by the Densimat by the
density of the water at 20 °C, that is:
d20/20 liq x 0,998203
3.3 COMPENSATION OF FLOATER IN USE

By means of the procedure of " Compensation of floater " it does not modify either mass or the volume
of floater in use.
"Compensate", instead, the behaviour of every floater in such way that all floaters show the same in the
same standard conditions. Such conditions are the determination of the specific gravity d20/20 of the
distilled water and/or a water-alcohol solution with a known titre, furnished on request by our company.
"Compensation" occurs by modifying from the keyboard the answer of the Densimat in standard
conditions controlling the correspondence between read value and theoretical value.
Regular checks of this correspondence is advisable.
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It is operated as follow:
• determine the specific gravity d20/20 of the distilled water or a water-alcohol solution with a known
titre (procedure mentioned in the precedent paragraph);
• if the read value is 1,00000 (theoretical d20/20 H2O) or coincides with the d20/20 indicated on the bottle
label of the water-alcohol solution then we are in conditions of ideal reading: the measurements can
be carried out;
• if the read value is various(different) from 1.00000 or from the theoretical value d20/20 on the bottle
label then it actives the procedure of " Compensation of floater" since in this situation the readings
are not reliable.
Procedure of "Compensation of the floater"
free the suspension, used with the floater;

operate always at a temperature of 20 ± 0.1 °C;
press the key MODE until the message “CorrP” appears on the right display of DENSIMAT;
confirm with the key " + ", on the display reappears:
000
hang floater in the suspension, read the value of specific gravity d20/20 of the distilled water or of the
water-alcohol solution with a known titre, on the display appears as for example:
0.99990.
the point on the right of the display shows that the CorrP option is active;
the keys " + " and " - " increase and decrease respectively the value of density read to 5 units at a
time: press the keys until making to coincide the value read on the display with the theoretical value
d20/20 of the distilled water or of the water-alcohol solution used like reference;
the compensation remains memorized even when the instrument is switched off;
remove the suspension and exit from the procedure " Compensation of floater ": press the key
MODE: “CorrP "appears on the display; press the key " - ".
N.B.- When the water-alcohol solution with a known titre is used, it is advisable, in order to stabilize the
value, to wait a few seconds more before reading the specific gravity.
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4. BEHAVIOUR OF THE INSTRUMENT WHEN SWITCHING ON AND

CONDITIONS FOR OPTIMAL MEASUREMENTS
At the moment when Densimat is switched on, the following message appears on the right display:
dx-xx
where x-xx are the numerical values that indicate the installed release on instrument, giving therefore
an useful indication for technical service if it is necessary.
After around two seconds the following message appears:
HELLO
and immediately after this all segments of both displays for the test are switched on and flashing for a
few seconds.
In this case the following message appears:
rECAL
successively flashing for a few seconds, to indicate that it is carrying out the first phase of a calibration.
The appearance of the following messages on the display
LOAd e CALC
indicates the passage to the second phase of calibration.
At the end of calibration and in the conditions of rest, the right display shows:
000
to indicate that the instrument is in zero condition, or
- 000 e + 000
to indicate that it is near zero.
At the same time on the left display it appears firstly the message “HI”, and after this the value of
temperature (in °C) recorded by thermo probe.
The instrument automatically, after approximately 10 minutes of rest, starts the calibration procedure: on
the display of right appears that as already described previously. During the calibration cannot be use
the instrument.
At the moment of switching on of the Densimat a period of ten minutes of thermal stabilization is
needed4 during which the instrument carries out automatically a calibration each minute and, even
if possible, it is not advisable to carry out measurements.
After this period of thermal stabilization Densimat it is in the better conditions to work.
Other periods for thermal stabilization are not requested until the instrument remains connected to the
mains/electricity, also in the case when module ALCOMAT 2 is switched off. It is advised therefore to
maintain the Densimat always electrically connected.
ATTENTION:
• carry out always the measurements in the zero condition of the instrument;
• for eventual anomalies found during the installation of the instrument (as for example on display
appear the flashing messages "- HI -" or "UnLd" or "Lo") consult the Appendix A: List of the principal
messages showed by Densimat.
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The necessary time for the thermal stabilization varies in function of the difference of temperatures between
Densimat and the ambience
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5. APPENDIX A: LIST OF PRINCIPAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY

DENSIMAT
The fixed messages warn the operator that some process is in progress. No intervention is needed.
The flashing messages warn of an anomalous condition or they ask for an intervention of the
operator.
RIGHT INFORMATION MESSAGE

DISPLAY ON THE STATE OF THE HYDROSTATIC BALANCE
Release or revision level of the internal program (Firmware). The letters " x " are
Dx-xx
replaced by the current values
---- Zero setting phase. It is activated by pressing the key " - ".
000 Zero of the balance
Weight not stable during the zero setting phase. Press the key " - " to cancel. The
previous zero value is valid.
Er18 If it occurs at the switching on of the instrument, it is not possible to cancel it.
Switch off for some second and switch on again; if it appears again, the
instrument is broken or exists an excessive ventilation.
Weight not stable during a calibration phase. Press the key " - " to cancel. The
Er19
previous calibration value is valid. The cause can be an excessive ventilation.
Calibration error. Press the key " - " to cancel. The previous calibration value is
ErrC
valid.
Suspension overloaded. Remove the cause to cancel.
- HI - If the suspension is engaged during the 2 phases: rECAL and LOAd (see below)
the display shows - HI -. Remove the floater. in the end shows ErrC.
- Lo - The instrument is locked or incorrectly installed. Remove the cause to cancel.
Indicates the phase during which the internal calibration mass is unloaded.
UnLd
It can indicates an overload on the suspension; remove the cause to continue.
Zero setting phase during a calibration. Flashing message and subsequently fixed
RECAL
for a few seconds.
LOAd Indicates the phase during which the internal calibration mass is loaded.
Indicates the phase during which the internal calibration mass is weighed and the
CALC calibration factor is being calculated. After this, appears " 2,49995 " follow from
“000” or the ErrC message (see above).
Fuori The internal diagnostic of the instrument detects an anomaly that could impair its
SCALA accuracy. It is advisable to do a careful check. Press the key " - " to continue.
This is appeared when the instrument is switched on again holding(keeping)
Pnor pressed the key " + " to indicate the return to use of the parameters of standard
functioning, as previously explained.
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6. APPENDIX B: POSSIBLE OPTIONS FROM DENSIMAT KEYBOARD

Pressing the key MODE it enters in following options:
OFF CorrP CorrC PAr CAL LuLd
and that it shows in order pressing repeatedly the key MODE.

To activate one of them press the key “+". To return to operative mode press the key " - ".
OPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF OPTION

It switches off the display of the instrument leaving it connected to the mains/electricity
OFF in order to conserve its thermal condition. In this situation the instrument is not active:
to bring back into use the operative condition press the key ”+” .
It allows the compensation of the floater by means of distilled water, or a water-alcohol
CorrP solution with a known titre, at a temperature of 20 °C +/- 0.1 °C. See the paragraph
3.3 Compensation of floater in use.
It allows the compensation of the temperature indication.
The thermometer division is calibrated in the factory to comply with a centesimal
sample thermometer : although it is advisable to activate this procedure only in the
case of proved necessity and however having a thermometer of an adequate
precision. It is activated by pressing the key MODE till the message CorrC appears on
the display and confirming with the key “+” .
CorrC It is possible to carry out only one compensation for each activation: pressing the key
“+” or the key ” –“ , it increases or decreases of 0.025°C the temperature indication.
To obtain a variation of 0.1 °C it may be necessary to repeat three or four times the
operation pressing the key MODE (till the message CorrC appears on the display),
then the key “+” therefore the key “+” or the key “-“
If the option is activated but it does not want to carry out any compensation or it is
carried out the compensation and it want to exit from CorrC, press again the key
MODE till the CorrC appears on the display and then the key “-“ .
It introduces a menu of the options of the functioning of the instrument. The values of
parameters (P0 – P6) are memorized in the testing phase of the instrument. In the
PAr case of a particular necessity our technical service can be contact. To deactivate the
option “PAr” press the key MODE till the message PAr appears on the display and
then the key - .
It allows the execution of a supplementary calibration. It activates pressing the key
CAL
MODE till the message CAL appears on the display and confirming with key “+” .
It consists of a service function and it must be never be activated by the user. If it
LuLd enters because of an error in this option, press the key MODE to deactivate it till the
message LuLd appears on the display and then key “-“ .
NOTE: if the Densimat stops working because of an incorrect manoeuvre on the keyboards,
remove the plug and connect it again in the socket keeping pressed the key “+”. As soon as the
instrument is switched on again the following message appears:
Pnor
that indicates the return to use of the parameters of standard functioning.
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7. APPENDIX C: USE OF THE CYLINDER FOR MEASUREMENTS IN

CONTINUOUS
7.1 INSTALLATION
• Put in place the second centre-cylinder over the one already existent and fix it with the relative
knobs.
• Fix the support of floater with the two screws (Figure 8).
The function of support is to hold the floater when it is not used, allowing therefore the Densimat to carry
out the automatic calibration.
1 – Floater support Figure 7

2 – Cylinder for measurements in continuo
3 – Spring for cylinder fixing
4 – Overflow tube
5 – Tap
6 – Overflow
7 – “Y” pipe connector
• Fix the cylinder on the Densimat with the spring as shown in figure 7.
• Connect the tubes to the cylinder for measurements in continuo.
• Insert into the inside of the cylinder the appropriate "net to break bubbles", pushing it to the bottom.
The "net to break bubbles", as the name suggests, has the function to avoid the formation of
bubbles.
• Insert the tail pipe (Figure 7 n.6) in an appropriate container.
• Verify that the floater moves easily in the centre of the cylinder.
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Figure 8
7.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTION
• Put the floater in place, to the inside of the cylinder for measurements in continuous, on the "support
for floater".
• Close the tap (Figure 7 n. 5)
• Fill up the cylinder pouring the liquid into the funnel. The excess liquid is eliminated through the
“overflow” tube (Figure 7 n. 4)
• The liquids under examination must have the same temperature as the floater. Being careful not to
create air bubbles adhering to the floater or to the wire of the floater which might falsify the
measurement.
• Hang the floater in suspension and read the specific gravity on the display.
• At the end of the measurement replace the floater on the support for floater (Figure 7 n.1) and open
the tap to empty the cylinder.
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8. APPENDIX D: REFERENCE TO LEGAL METROLOGY

8.1 METROLOGICAL CHECKING OF DENSIMAT
The Densimat hydrostatic balance can be checked at anytime by using certified masses from the
authorized agencies ( such as the I.M.G.C. of Turin, the BIPM to Paris, the PTB in Germany, Namas in
UK, etc). Also the thermo probe is verifiable by using a calibrated and certified thermometer from
recognized agencies.
8.1.1 Procedure of the metrological control of Densimat

• The check must be carried out at least 1 hour after the switching on of the instrument using
certified masses in E2 class.
• Press the key MODE on Densimat until the display shows "PAr" and confirm with the key " + "; the
display shows "P0=00".
• Press again MODE until the display shows "P4=00".
• By the key " + " increase the value from "P4=00" to "P4=06".
• Confirm pressing the key " - ": the display will indicate the value in grams 0.000.
• The key " - " can be used to reset the reading value.
• To carry out the check with the certified masses it is recommended to use the appropriate pan
shown in figure 9.
Figure 9
• The weight of the pan (10 g) must be zeroset: in this case the available capacity is 50 g.
• Carry out the measurements at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g (maximum tolerance ± 1 mg).
• To read again the density on display:
press MODE until the display shows "PAr" and confirm with key " + "; on the display appears
"P4=06"
press the key " + ": on the display appears " P4=00 ".
press the key " - "; on the display appears " 000 ".
IMPORTANT ! - When on the Densimat display the value in grams is visualized, the instrument does
not carry out the automatic calibration that therefore must be carried out by the keyboard.
For that purpose press the key MODE until the display shows " CAL " and confirm with the key "+".
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8.1.2 SIT Calibration

The Gibertini Electronica is SIT CENTER n. 94 (law 273/91) accredited for the characterization of
electronic balances with capacity till 30 kg.
The certifications issued have an official value: they are documents that, according to the law, can be
used for all the procedures of certification, homologations and accreditation of products, services and
systems of business quality.
The Gibertini, therefore, can emit the calibration certificate which guarantees:
• the maintenance of the referral of apparatus used by the Centre with national samples of unity of the
International System of Unities (S.I.);
• the metrological correctness of the measuring procedure adopted by the Centre.
8.2 LEGAL METROLOGICAL APPROVAL OF THE DENSIMAT
The use of the Densimat hydrostatic balance, to determine the Alcoholic Strength by Volume (alcoholic
strength), is included. in the utilizations of the "weighing instruments " that involve the obligation of CE
seal (art. 2 subsection 2 letter a) of the EEC 90/384 Directive acknowledged with the Legislative Decree
517/92).
The mod. Densimat hydrostatic balances are sealed " CE ": the Metric Central Office of Rome has
issued an approval certificate CE of the type n. the 96-011, in virtue of this the Gibertini company
provides the affixing of the nameplate " CE " with the Lead Seal of the Metric Office ("seal") on the
balance.
The balance must be verified periodically by the Metric Office of the competent local Chamber of
Commerce .
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9. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALCOMAT 2
• Absorbed power: 10 VA
• Mains voltage: 220 V -15% +10%; on request: 110 V
• Ambience temperature of use: 15 ÷ 30 °C
• Fuse: 160 mA T
• Alphanumeric display of liquid crystals
• Visualization of messages in different languages (I, D, F, E, GB)
• Printer output
• Menu functions shown on display
ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH BY VOLUME
• Interval of reading: 0.13 ÷ 99,98 % vol

• Readability: 0,01 % vol
• Precision and repeatability of reading: ± 0,03 % vol (between 15 and 25 °C)
TOTAL DRY EXTRACT
• Interval of values: 0,0 ÷ 505,8 g/l of saccharose

• Precision and repeatability of reading: ± 0,3 g/l
MUSTS EVALUATION
• Interval of specific gravity d20/20 : 1,04 ÷ 1,16
Additional equipment
• 1 serial cable
• 1 Alcomat 2 mains cable
• Supplementary output RS232
Optional accessories
• Printer
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10. ALCOMAT 2 DESCRIPTION

The ALCOMAT 2 module receives and processes the data of the Densimat to which it is connected; in
this case it is not necessary to work exactly at 20 °C to measure the ASV or the specific gravity d20/20 of
a wine and/or must. Moreover ALCOMAT 2 allows the automatic determination of the total dry extract of
a wine or the evaluation of a must.
10.1 PROCEDURE OF ALCOMAT 2 INSTALLATION

Connect the module ALCOMAT 2 with the Densimat inserting the plugs of the serial cable found in
equipment respectively in the connector on ALCOMAT 2 indicated with 2 in figure 10 and in the
connector on Densimat indicated with 1 in figure 3. Screw to the bottom the screws.
4
3
Figure 10 - Rear view of ALCOMAT 2
1 - Printer and RS232 connector 4 - Electric socket

2 - Densimat connector
3 – Serial number
Connect ALCOMAT2 to the mains introducing the cable of the transformer into the place indicated with 4
(figure 10); switch on the instrument with the switch (Fig. 10 n.6). The cable for the printer must be
connected to the connector indicated with 1 in figure 10. Make sure that the screws are screwed to the
bottom.
10.2 ALCOMAT 2 KEYBOARD

ALCOMAT 2 keyboard has 6 keys where its functions have a different meaning according to the menu
which appears on the display. The active keys are those found on the lower part and on the right side of
the display and each of them corresponds to an indication on the display.
The key must be pressed till it emits an acoustic signal that indicates the acceptance of the command
by the instrument.
N.B.- After some minutes, in which ALCOMAT 2 must not be used, the display is switched off
automatically. Pressing [ ON ] the display is switched on again.
Figure 11 - Front view of ALCOMAT 2
1- Alphanumeric display of liquid

crystals
2- Waterproof Keyboard with 6 keys
function
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11. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT - ALCOMAT 2

When the Densimat-ALCOMAT 2 system is ready to carry out the measurements PRINCIPAL MENU
appears on the display of ALCOMAT 2 (see figure n° 8). The PRINCIPAL MENU indicates the various
functions that can be carried out with a module ALCOMAT 2 - Densimat.
Pressing one of the keys places on the lower part or on the right side of the display, which corresponds
to the same display [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] or [ 5 ],
it switches on to the desired corresponding function. The single functions then are shown from the
indications on the display.
Figure 12 - PRINCIPAL MENU
N.B.- For ease of writing, in the text that follows, we use the generic function key corresponding to a
determined text present on the display with the corresponding text; as for example on the PRINCIPAL
MENU the key corresponding to [ 1 ] is indicated with [ 1 ].
ALCOMAT 2 with Densimat allows:
with the function [ 1 ]: ALC. STR. VOL.(Alcoholic Strength by Volume or ASV)

• to carry out the measurements of specific gravity d20/20 of distillate;
• to visualize in 6 seconds and in a completely automatic way the Alcoholic Strength by Volume
of distillate, from 0,05 to 99,98 % vol, according to the official tables (the EEC Regulations
2676/90 and 2870/00 according to the “international alcoholometric Tables” published in the
International Recommendation N° 22 of O.I.M.L. in 1972).
with the function [ 2 ]: TOTAL DRY EXTRACT

• to determine the value of total dry extract of a wine or a must for specific gravity comprised
between 0,99 and 1,16;
with the function [ 3 ]: MUSTS EVALUATION
• to estimate the musts calculating the value of the degrees Baumè, Babo, Brix and Oechsle for
d20/20 comprised between 1,04 and 1,16;
operating to a temperature also different from 20 °C, provided that it is in the interval between 15
and 25 °C.
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11.1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 20 °C OF A DISTILLATE AND ASV (ALCOHOLIC

STRENGTH BY VOLUME)
• press the key [ 1 ] to select “Alcoholic Strength by Volume”. On the display of ALCOMAT 2 appears:
It indicates that Densimat is in “zero condition”; it

appears at the end of the calibration and/or in
conditions of rest.
Preceded by a “+” or a “-” it indicates that the
hydrostatic balance is near zero.
Temperature
read from
thermo probe
of Densimat
Figure 13 – Zero condition of the hydrostatic
• fill up the double coated cylinder (see figure 4) with distillate or the water-alcohol solution, to carry
out the measurements of specific gravity at 20 °C and the ASV, until reaching the mark (70 ml);
• place(put) the cylinder on the Densimat;
• immerse the thermo probe into the liquid;
• immerse carefully the floater clean and dry;
• agitate (for a few second) floater into the liquid (figure 5), slowly, with circular movement, in order to
uniform the temperature (being careful not to create air bubbles adhering to the floater or the wire of
floater which might falsify the measurement);
• carry out the reading:
a. push the cylinder against the appropriate centre-cylinders (figure 1 n.8 or figure 5 n.2);
b. attend that display of ALCOMAT 2 shows the “zero condition” or the “zero” of the hydrostatic
balance (figure 13); if this should not occur (+000 or -000) carry out a manual operation of
zeroing:
press the key [ zero ] (figure 13);
on the display appears “zero” therefore it is returned to the precedent view
c. hang the floater in suspension (figure 6 n.1) and verify that it not touch the internal walls of the
cylinder or the thermo probe. Correct the position of the centre-cylinders, if it is necessary,
loosening the knobs that blocks it(7 figure 1n.7 or figure 5 n. 1) and put in place it again in an
appropriate mode;
d. read the ASV value on display (figure 14):
The ASV and the specific gravity at 20 °C appear subsequently on the display to the read
specific gravity; the figures(numbers) change until when the data not reach the stability.
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Temperature of TAV del distillato a 20°C [%vol]

distillate. Indication
of temperature to
the values lower
than 15 °C or higher
than 25 °C is
visualized in a
square with
contrasting colour.
Specific gravity of
the distillate at 19.4
°C measured by
Densimat
Specific gravity at 20 °C (d20/20) of distillate
Figure 14 – ASV and d20/20 of a distillate
At the moment when the data reaches stability, the value of ASV is visualized with
contrasting characters compared to the background and the instrument emits a short
acoustic signal. The data remains fixed on display until the removal of floater from
suspension.
The read specific gravity is corrected at 20°C in accordance with the tables given by the
official method contained in the EEC Regulation n. 2676/90 and n. 2870/00). The correction
is reliable only for the water-alcohol mixtures and in a temperature interval of the liquid under
examination comprising between 15 and 25 °C. Outside the mentioned interval the results
may have variations.
• At the end of the determination, always replace the floater in use on the appropriate hook (figure 6
n.2).
11.1.1 Specific gravity of a liquid

If the value of specific gravity of the liquid under examination is not included in the field of values that
corresponds to an Alcoholic Strength by Volume, only the specific gravity and temperature of the liquid
appear on the display (figure 15):
For d20/20 < 0.79000 e d20/20 > 0.99995 it is not possible to get a water-alcohol mixture: ASV does not
appear
Temperature of
liquid
Specific gravity
of liquid at 19.4°C;
operating at 20 °C
the READ
SPEC:GRAV. is the
d20/20 of liquid
Figure 15 – Specific gravity of a liquid
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11.1.2 Correction of floater or compensation

By means of the procedure of “Correction of floater” it does not modify either the mass or the volume of
floater that it is being used.
It modifies, instead, the so-called “factor of correction” of the floater, in such way that all floaters give the
same answer in the same standard conditions. Such conditions are the determination of the specific
gravity of distilled water and the determination of the ASV or alcoholic strength of a water –alcohol
solution at a known titre, supplied on request by our company. These two possibilities are selectable
from keyboard pressing respectively [ H2O ] or [ ALCOHOL ].
On the display appears the current value of the compensation factor that can be increased or decreased
to five units at a time pressing the key + and – and it remains memorized even when the instrument is
switched off.
It is advisable to check such factors with regularity.
11.1.2.1 Correction of floater with the water-alcohol solution

• fill the cylinder with 70 ml of water-alcohol solution with a known titre in a temperature comprises
between 15 and 25°C, immerse the thermo probe, the floater and agitate;
• from principal Menu, by pressing (1) (figure 12), select “Alcoholic Strength by Volume”, and with the
corresponding key enter in option “Correction” (figure 13);
• wait the “zero” of the balance and hang the floater on the suspension;
• the values of the factor of current correction, specific gravity of the water-alcohol solution, the
specific gravity of the same one at 20°C and the alcoholic strength appear on the display (figure 16);
• if the value of alcoholic strength read on display correspond(coincide) to that declared on the label of
water-alcohol solution used as reference, then the instrument is in condition of ideal reading; in the
opposite case it is necessary to change(vary) the factor of correction of floater. Press the keys +
and – taking in consideration that key + increase the read alcoholic strength and the key – decrease
it. Taking into consideration that between the variations of compensation factor and those of
alcoholic strength there does not exist a precise correspondence, and that such variations come
very slowly: therefore it is necessary to proceed waiting a few seconds before read the results and
stopping at the value nearest this reference.
n.2).
Must coincide the ASV measured with Densimat and the
value on label of confection of the water-alcohol solution Decrease ASV Increase ASV
ASV or alcoholic
strength
calculated from
the read specific
gravity
Specific gravity of
water-alcoholic
mixture read with
Densima
Compensation of Consent manual zeroing, before the

Previous reading floater in water” reading
Figure 16 – Correction of floater with water-alcohol solution
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11.1.2.2 Correction of floater with distilled water

• fill the cylinder with 70 ml of distilled water in a temperature comprises between 15 and 25°C,
immerse the thermo probe, the floater and agitate;
• from principal Menu, by pressing (1) (figure 12), select “Alcoholic Strength by Volume”, then press
CORREC to enter in option “Correction”, press(H2O) (figure 16);
• wait the “zero” of the balance and hang the floater on the suspension;
• the values of the factor of current correction, the specific gravity that the water should have at the
temperature measured by thermo probe and the specific gravity of the water measured effectively by
the instrument appear on the display (figure 17);
• if these two values are equal then the instrument is in condition of ideal reading; in the opposite case
it is necessary to change(vary) the factor of correction of floater.
Press the keys [+] and [–] taking in consideration that key [+] increase the value of specific gravity
read and the key[–] decrease it.
n.2).
Make the two specific gravities [+]increases the specific gravity of

coincide 5 units
Specific gravity
of water
measured with
Densimat
at 19.5°C
Specific gravity
of water
at 19.5 °C
from table
tI returns to “Compensation of Consent manual zeroing, [-] decreases the

reading floater in alcohol” before the reading of specific gravity of 5
for ASV specific gravity units
Figure 17 – Correction of floater with distilled water
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11.1.3 Print of the value of TAV or specific gravity

To have a print of the value of ASV of distillate or specific gravity of the liquid under examination it is
enough to press [ PRINT ]; at the moment of determination the option appears on the display .
If printer is not connected, the following flashing message appears on the display:
PRINTING LABEL PLEASES WAIT

PRINTER ERROR
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
During the printing, the following flashing message appears on the ALCOMAT 2 display:

PRINTING OK
The print is as follows in the two possible cases:
Date: 06-03-2001 Hour : 16:07 Pr. 012 Date: 06-03-2001 Hour : 15:20 Pr. 001
Alcoholic .strength. [%VOL] : 13.24
Temp. of distillate : 23.7 °C Temp. of liquid : 24.5 °C

Spec. gravity at 20 °C : 0.98270
Spec. gravity of distillate : 0.98170 Spec. gravity of liquid : 1.10510
N.B. - On the printed label appears an identification number indicated with “Pr”, that is “progressive
label”. When the instrument is switched on, the numbering starts from 1. Every time a label is printed, the
numbering is automatically increased.
It is possible to modify the numbering ; for more details see paragraph 11.4.1 Modification of the
progressive label.
11.1.4 Zeroing balance

Although the instrument automatically maintains the zero, the operator may carry out a manual zeroing
operation, if it is necessary:
• make sure that the suspension is free, that is that floater is hung on one of the hooks (figure 6 - n. 2)
• press the key [ zero ]; on the display appears ”zero” following then from the initial reading;
• if the suspension is engaged, on the display appears:
ZEROSET IMPOSSIBLE
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11.2 TOTAL DRY EXTRACT

Total dry extract includes all the substances which, in specific physical conditions, do not volatize.
The official European method is densimetric (EEC Regulation N. 2676/90 Annex 4: Total dry extract)
The total dry extract is calculated indirectly according to the value of specific gravity of the dealcoholized
wine/must, that is from which alcohol has been eliminated and brought to its initial volume with distilled
water.
The dry extract is expressed by the concentration in g/l of a saccharose solution that has the same
specific gravity of the “dealcoholized must/wine”.
The utilization of Alcomat 2 with a Densimat allows one to determine the value of the total dry extract of
a wine or a must for specific gravity including values from 0.990 and 1.160, in a temperature range of 15
°C and 25 °C. Under 15 °C and over 25 °C the results are not completely reliable.
Proceed as follows:
• by pressing [2] (figure 12), select TOTAL DRY EXTRACT from the page of Principal Menu. The
instrument awaits the measurement of specific gravity of a given wine/must(valid sample with a
specific gravity comprised between 0.99 e 1.16) with a flashing message:
Figure 18
• wait the “zero” of balance or press [ZERO] to a manual zeroing operation, hang then the floater on
suspension;
• on the display appear: temperature, specific gravity read, specific gravity corrected at 20°C and the
density at 20°C of the sample of must/wine under examination (figure 19).
Density of a
given
wine/must
Recall the sample Memorize the sample Pass directly to the calculation of
of wine/must of wine/must DRY EXTRACT
Figure 19
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ALCOMAT 2 provides automatically to bring the specific gravity read to the corresponding value at
20°C.
On reaching the stable value, the value of corrected specific gravity at 20°C (expressed to a fourth
decimal point ) appears on the display with black characters on a white ground and with a short acoustic
signal.
The value of density is obtained by multiplying the value of corrected specific gravity at 20 °C with
0.998203 g/ml (density of water at 20 °C).
• At this point it is possible to memorize until 99 samples of wine/must.

Press [MEMORIZ.] (figure 19),
by means of keys [+], [-], [+10], [-10] assign to each an identification number,
confirm the value with [SAVE] (only if the value of specific gravity at 20°C is stable this operation
is consented) and pass in the measurement of an another sample of wine/must freeing the
suspension.
This function allows us to carry out first of all the measurements of samples of wine/must in
order then recalling them, later on, at the moment of the measurement of the specific gravity of
the corresponding distillates. Use another floater to avoid the contamination of the sample
(having checked the correction factor; see paragraph 11.1.2).
To recall a sample:
Press [ RECALL. ] or [ RECALLS ],
by means of keys [ + ], [ - ], [ +10 ], [ - 10 ] select the identification number of sample to recall,
confirm the choice pressing [ RECALL. ] and pass to the determination of the dry extract pressing
[ CALCULATION ].
• To pass to the determination of the dry extract directly, press [ CALCULATION ].

The instrument remains on hold to read the specific gravity of the distillate obtained from the
wine/must under examination (the valid sample with specific gravity d20/20 between 0.79000 and
0.99995), with a flashing message (figure 20):
Specific gravity
of wine/must as
soon as read,
otherwise
“000” appears
Wait for the “zero” or make manual zeroing before the reading of
distillate
Figure 20
wait the "000" of the balance, hang therefore floater on the suspension; on the display appear:
temperature, read specific gravity and Alcoholic Strength by Volume of the distillate together with the
value of total dry extract in g/l of saccharose (figure 21).
ALCOMAT 2 automatically shows the ASV of the distillate, using the valid algorithm of correction for
water-alcohol mixtures, and subsequently the same specific gravity d20/20.
ALCOMAT 2 applies the formula of Tabarié to determine the specific gravity d20/20 of the dealcoholized
wine/must, then it gives the corresponding tabular value5 of total dry extract.
5
For further information see R. Becchetti, “Method of analysis of wine and spirit drinks”, 1999 pub. Gibertini
elettronica
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On reaching the stable value, the value of total dry extract appears on the display with black characters
on a white ground and with a short acoustic signal.
Figure 21
• Once the value of total dry extract is calculated it is possible to print the relative label (see the
following paragraph) and/or to cancel from the memory the sample of wine/ must as soon as
examined by pressing [ CANCEL. ].
• To exit from the function of total dry extract press [ EXIT ] until the PRINCIPAL MENU appears on the
display.
n.2).
11.2.1 Print of the value of TOTAL DRY EXTRACT

To have the printed value of TOTAL DRY EXTRACT of the wine/must under examination it is enough to
press [ PRINT ]; at the moment of determination the option is present on the display. During the printing
the following flashing message appears on the display of ALCOMAT 2 :
PRINT OF LABEL WAIT

PRINT OK
the label is therefore composed:
Date: 09-03-2001 Hour : 10:24 The identification number of

Sample N. : 29 sample is chosen in the
------------------------------------------------------ memorization phase
Dry extract [ g/l ] : 129.2 (see the previous paragraph).
Alcoholic str. [%VOL] : 3.95 “Sample N.” NON is increased by 1 unit
Spec. gravity wine/must at 20°C: 1.044 every time that it is printed and is the
------------------------------------------------ last value selected in [MEMORIZ.].
If the printer is not connected, the following flashing message appears on display :

PRINTER ERROR
If the printer is connected but the stable value of dry extract is not reached the following message
appears on display:
UNSTABLE DATA: ZERO NOT ALLOWED
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11.3 EVALUATION OF MUSTS

The degrees Baumé, Babo, Brix and Oechsle are in relation to the specific gravity d20/20 of a must.
The use of ALCOMAT 2 with Densimat allows the automatic determination of the density and the value
of the degrees Baumé, Babo, Brix and Oechsle of a must, for specific gravity d20/20 comprised between
1.04 and 1,16, in a range of temperature comprised between 15 °C and 25 °C. Under 15 °C and over the
25 °C the results are not completely reliable.
It operates as follows:
• In the case when the must is not limpid, filtration is necessary.
• Select MUSTS EVALUATION from the PRINCIPAL MENU pressing [ 3 ] (figure 12). Wait for the "
zero " of the balance and then hang the floater in suspension. On the display appears: temperature,
read specific gravity, corrected specific gravity at 20 °C (with four figures) and density at 20 °C of the
sample of must under examination (valid sample for d20/20 comprised between 1.04 and 1.16, figure
22).
• After a few seconds, on reaching the stable value of the specific gravity, the numerical values
corresponding to the degrees Baumé, Babo, Brix and Oechsle of must appear on the display,
preceded by a short acoustic signal.
Figure 22
ALCOMAT 2 determines the specific gravity d20/20 of a must under examination.

The density of a must is obtained by multiplying the value of the corrected specific gravity at 20 °C
by 0,998203 g/ml (density of the water at 20 °C).
In correspondence to the corrected specific gravity at 20°C ALCOMAT 26
for the values of specific gravity present in the tables it gives the corresponding degrees Babo,
Brix, etc. ;
for the values of specific gravity not present in the tables an interpolation is offered .
• It is possible to number until 99 samples of must:
press [ NUMBER ],
by means of keys [ + ], [ - ], [ +10 ], [ - 10 ] it assigns to each an identification number and press
[ EXIT ].
The given numerical value is indicated on the display and on the print.
It is increased automatically every time that is printed. It is therefore possible to identify the
sample under examination through the function [ NUMBER ] or by means of the automatic
increase of 1 unit of the sample numbering.
n.2).
• Press [ EXIT ] to return to PRINCIPAL MENU.
6
For further information see R. Becchetti, “Method of analysis of wine and spirit drinks”, 1999 pub. Gibertini
elettronica
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11.3.1 Print of the value of the degrees Baumé, Babo, Brix and Oechsle of a must
For having a relative print to the evaluation of a must enough to press [ PRINT ]; at the moment of
determination the option appears on the display.
During the print the following flashing message appears on the ALCOMAT 2 display:
PRINT OF LABEL WAIT

PRINT OK
The label is therefore composed:
Date: 10-03-2001 Hour : 10:38
Musts evaluation Number automatically by
increased 1 unit every time
Must Sample N. : 16 that it is printed or value given
Temperature of must : 24.6 °C
by [NUMBER].
Spec.grav. of must at20°C : 1.1060
Degr. Baumé : 13.93
Degr. Babo : 21.35
Degr. Brix : 24.9
Degr. Oechsle :106.0
If the printer is not connected , the flashing message appears on the display:
PRINTER ERROR
If the printer is connected but the stable value of specific gravity is not reached the following message
appears on display :
UNSTABLE DATA: OPERAT. IMPOSSIBLE
11.4 ALCOMAT 2 SETTINGS

To modify some settings the options menu indicates different possibilities as described below.
11.4.1 Modification of the progressive label

When the ASV of distillate or the specific gravity of a liquid is determined it is possible to identify the
sample under examination through a number to bring back in the printing phase. This number is
represented by the " Progressive label " that, as already said, increases by 1 unit every time that it is
printed and the value of ASV or specific gravity is various from the previous.
To modify the " Progressive label " select from the PRINCIPAL MENU " settings " by pressing [ 4 ]
(figure 12), then select " Progressive label " pressing [ 2 ]. By means of keys [ + ] and [ - ] such
progressive number is varied by 1 unit, while with [ +10 ], [ +100 ] the tens and the hundreds are
selected. The maximum value possible of labels is equal to 999.
The labels that are printed only with the value of specific gravity and temperature have a numbering
which cannot be changed by the user.
11.4.2 Set date

To set the date select from the PRINCIPAL MENU "Settings " by pressing [ 4 ] (figure 12), then select
"set date" by pressing [ 3 ].
Day, month and year are brought up to date by pressing respectively [DAY] or [MONTH] or [YEAR]. At
this point the value is modified by pressing [ + ] or [ - ] taking into consideration that the two keys
increase and decrease it respectively by one unit.
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11.4.3 Set hour

To set the hour select from the Principal MENU "Settings" by pressing [ 4 ] (figure 12), then select "Set
hour" pressing again [ 4 ].
Hours, minutes or seconds are updated by pressing respectively [ HOURS ] or [MINUTES ] or [ SEC ].
At this point the value is modified by pressing [ + ] or [ - ] taking into consideration that the two keys
increases and decreases it respectively by one unit.
11.4.4 Regulation of contrast of the ALCOMAT 2 display

To regulate the contrast of the ALCOMAT 2 display select from the PRINCIPAL MENU "Settings" by
pressing [ 4 ] (figure 12), then select "Display contrast" pressing [ 5 ]. The key [ REVERSE ] (figure 23)
allows to invert the contrast: the writing becomes white on a black background, while [ Normal ] brings it
back to the initial contrast: black writing on white background. By pressing [ + ] the background of display
becomes darker, while [ - ] renders it more light.
Figure 23
11.4.5 Language
To change the language with which all the messages that appear on the display are visualized, select "
Settings" from the PRINCIPAL MENU by pressing [ 4 ] (figure 12), then select "Language" pressing [ 6 ].
It then selects the desired language (figure 24) from Italian, English, French, Spanish and German by
pressing the corresponding key. Press [ 1 ] to exit.
Figure 24
All the messages appeared on the display will be visualized in this new language. The language
selection will be maintained even when the instrument is switched off.
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11.5 SERVICES (SUPPLEMENTARY CALIBRATION)

As already mentioned the instrument automatically, after about 10 minutes of rest, starts the calibration
procedure. This self-calibration is not active, if the suspension is occupied by the floater.
If the operator wants to, he can activate a supplementary calibration, on condition that the suspension is
free from floater.
Select "Services" from the PRINCIPAL MENU by pressing [ 5 ] (figure 12), then select "Calibration"
pressing [ 2 ].
On the display of ALCOMAT 2 it appears:
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ACTIVATED

PLS. WAIT
therefore the flashing message
SELF- CALIBRATION ACTIVATED

(PHASE 1) PLS. WAIT
followed by
INSTRUMENT IN SELF - CALIBRATION

(PHASE 2) PLS. WAIT
During the first and second phases of calibration the instrument cannot be used.
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12. BEHAVIOR OF MODULE ALCOMAT 2 TO THE SWITCHING ON,

CONNECTED TO THE DENSIMAT AS SOON AS INSTALLED, AND
OPTIMAL CONDITIONS OF MEASUREMENT
At the switching on of the module connected to the Densimat as soon as installed, the number of release
of the software appears on the ALCOMAT 2 display(figure 25), preceded with an acoustic signal and
from the name of the factory.
Figure 25
After about two seconds the PRINCIPAL MENU it appears
Pressing the keys function [ 4 ] or [ 5 ] it is possible to enter to "Settings" or "Services" (see

paragraphs 11.4 and 11.5), by pressing instead the keys function [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] the following
flashing message appears on the display:
Figure 26
At this situation any key pressed (figure 26) brought to the PRINCIPAL MENU, that is that ALCOMAT 2
connected to a balance in phase of thermal stabilization cannot be used to carry out the
measurements, while the Densimat keyboard remains active.
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If the keyboard is not touched, the flashing message remains on the display until the Densimat is in
phase of thermal stabilization (about 10 minutes).
At the end of this phase(thermal stabilization) the following flashing message appears on the ALCOMAT
2 display

(PHASE 1) PLS. WAIT
followed by

(PHASE 2) PLS. WAIT
while the Densimat shows
rECAL flashing successively for some seconds
followed by LOAd and CALC
At this point the display of ALCOMAT 2 is switched off, while the keyboard of Densimat continues to
remain active.
Pressing 3 times the first key on the left of the ALCOMAT 2 keyboard, the displays and the keys of the
Densimat become deactivated and all the functions of the instrument can be carried out only by the
keyboard of ALCOMAT 2.
The PRINCIPAL MENU appears on the display of ALCOMAT 2.
Now the DENSIMAT-ALCOMAT 2 system is ready to carry out the measurements.
12.1 CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE DENSIMAT-ALCOMAT 2 SYSTEM

When the Densimat establishes the connection with ALCOMAT 2, the Densimat keyboard MUST be
deactivated. In the previous paragraph the procedure to carry out at the moment of the installation is
explained.
If, subsequent to the installation of ALCOMAT 2 module, both the keyboards become active (e.g. when
the current to Densimat is switched off leaving ALCOMAT 2 connected and switched on) the ALCOMAT
2 switches off and switches on again through the general switch (figure 10 n. 6), then press once the first
key on the left.
In order to work only with the Densimat, to reactivate the displays and keyboard it is necessary to switch
off and to switch on again the instrument keeping ALCOMAT 2 switched off.
N.B. - If the Densimat at the switching on shows the flashing message "Fuori SCALA", press the key "-"
on the Densimat to continue. ALCOMAT 2, connected with it, shows the flashing message "Balance in
phase of thermal stabilization. Wait". At the end of thermal stabilization ALCOMAT 2 with Densimat it is
operating. In case that the message for thermal stabilization persists for beyond 15 minutes press again
the key " - " and have the DensiAlcomat 2 checked by a technician.
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13. DISPOSAL – INFORMATION FOR USERS
According to the 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE Directives,

concerning the reduction in the use of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic apparatus, as well as the disposal of waste materials.
The symbol of a crossed box applied on the apparatus or on the packaging indicates that the product
must be collected separately from other waste materials at the end of its useful life.
The separate waste collection of the apparatus which has reached the end of its useful life is organised
and managed by the producer. The user who desires to get rid of present apparatus must therefore
contact the seller and follow the given instructions.
Suitable separate waste collection for future sending of the disused apparatus for recycling, treatment
and environmentally friendly disposal, contributes towards preventing any possible negative effects on
the environment and on health and encourages the reuse and recycling of the materials the apparatus is
made of.
Unauthorised disposal of the product by the user will lead to payment of the administrative sanctions in
force in the country were it is put on the market.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DENSIMAT ............................................................................................2

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DENSIMAT

HYDROSTATIC BALANCE SECTION

- Relative density measuring range: 0.5 - 2.25

- Temperature measuring range: 8 - 32 °C

Standard accessory kit

Accessories available on request

- cylinder for measurements in continuous

FLOATERS INTERCHANGEABLE IN MASS AND VOLUME

Particular care must be paid in the construction and calibration of floaters.

2.1 INSTALLATION OF DENSIMAT

1 – Floater knob 7 – Knob to adjust the cylinder-balance

2.2 PROCEDURE FOR DENSIMAT INSTALLATION

UNLOCKED LOCKED ( Only to transport )

Figure 3 - Rear view of DENSIMAT

2.3 DENSIMAT KEYBOARD

3. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT

DENSIMAT allows to determine:

indirectly, through the tables2:

The measurements must be carried out at exactly 20°C

3.1 DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY D20/20 OF A LIQUID

1– Knob to adjust the cylinder position

3.2 DETERMINATION OF THE DENSITY OF A LIQUID AT 20°C

d20/20 liq x 0,998203

3.3 COMPENSATION OF FLOATER IN USE

Regular checks of this correspondence is advisable.

Procedure of "Compensation of the floater"

free the suspension, used with the floater;

4. BEHAVIOUR OF THE INSTRUMENT WHEN SWITCHING ON AND

5. APPENDIX A: LIST OF PRINCIPAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY

RIGHT INFORMATION MESSAGE

000 Zero of the balance

- Lo - The instrument is locked or incorrectly installed. Remove the cause to cancel.

6. APPENDIX B: POSSIBLE OPTIONS FROM DENSIMAT KEYBOARD

OFF CorrP CorrC PAr CAL LuLd

and that it shows in order pressing repeatedly the key MODE.

OPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF OPTION

that indicates the return to use of the parameters of standard functioning.

7. APPENDIX C: USE OF THE CYLINDER FOR MEASUREMENTS IN

1 – Floater support Figure 7

7.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTION

8. APPENDIX D: REFERENCE TO LEGAL METROLOGY

8.1.1 Procedure of the metrological control of Densimat

8.1.2 SIT Calibration

8.2 LEGAL METROLOGICAL APPROVAL OF THE DENSIMAT

9. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALCOMAT 2

ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH BY VOLUME

• Interval of reading: 0.13 ÷ 99,98 % vol

TOTAL DRY EXTRACT

• Interval of values: 0,0 ÷ 505,8 g/l of saccharose

• Interval of specific gravity d20/20 : 1,04 ÷ 1,16

10. ALCOMAT 2 DESCRIPTION

10.1 PROCEDURE OF ALCOMAT 2 INSTALLATION

Figure 10 - Rear view of ALCOMAT 2

1 - Printer and RS232 connector 4 - Electric socket

10.2 ALCOMAT 2 KEYBOARD

Figure 11 - Front view of ALCOMAT 2

1- Alphanumeric display of liquid

11. MEASUREMENTS WITH DENSIMAT - ALCOMAT 2