Anton Paar Launches CboxQC for Rapid Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Measurements

The new CboxQC from Anton Paar combines the fast measurement of CO₂ and O₂ in one measuring cycle – directly from process lines, tanks, kegs and casks as well as in a stand-alone version for the laboratory.

CboxQC At-line is the portable CO₂ and O₂ meter for measurement during production and bottling. For the utmost flexibility, the instruments’ new and robust design is small, compact and lightweight and therefore fully protected for harsh environments. It provides a battery life of up to ten hours. The integrated CO₂ and O₂ Data Logger function enables continuous measurements from the line or tank. CboxQC At-line is therefore ideal for checking the production process of beverages and verifying the CO₂ and O₂ results measured by process equipment. With a memory capacity of 500 measurement results, including timestamp and sample ID, CboxQC At-line is prepared for a long working day. As both results are ready after a total of 90 seconds, CboxQC At-line saves valuable working time and money.

CboxQC for the laboratory provides reliable CO₂ and O₂ results, even out of very small packages. The carbonation meters use the Multiple Volume Expansion method patented by Anton Paar for CO₂ measurement. This is not influenced by other dissolved gases such as air or nitrogen, is rapid, and needs only minimum sample volume. Together with a new reliable optochemical oxygen sensor the results achieve the highest level of repeatability of up to 0.005 vol. CO₂ and ±2 ppb O₂. By measuring dissolved oxygen the TPO value can be calculated via Anton Paar's free software AP-SoftPrint or by connecting to a DMA Generation M system.

CboxQC guarantees a simple measurement procedure. Just press ‘Start’ and sample is transferred to the measuring chamber without any loss of CO₂ and O₂ using the connected Anton Paar piercing and filling device. This means reliable results without any changes in CO₂ and O₂ contents.

To make life easier, the user interface of CboxQC is clearly arranged and the menu ensures intuitive navigation. Preprogrammed methods and measuring units, automatic service reminders, numerous wizard features and periodical checks help simplify everyday work. An optional RFID interface allows convenient change of methods and sample IDs automatically, ensuring full traceability, and a Bluetooth interface provides fast and simple documentation.

Whether directly at the production line or in the laboratory, the CboxQC models are quick and precise, delivering results which are not influenced by operator handling or other dissolved gases.