Lovibond Comparator 3000 AF229 FAC Comparator — product documents
Official English PDF documents for the listed product models, covering features, technical specifications and configuration information.
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AF229 uses two pairs of discs with 29 glass standards for three-field visual grading of edible oils and fats across FAC 1–45.
Key features
- Three-field viewing presents the sample with two adjacent standards for fast matching.
- The two discs can be set to limiting colours for rapid tolerance checks.
- Integrated tungsten-halogen illumination and standardising filters provide controlled viewing conditions.
Models and part numbers
| Part number | Model | Range / purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 345020 | AF229 | FAC 1–45 |
Technical specifications
| Measurement system | Three-field visual comparison |
|---|---|
| Range / object | FAC 1–45; 10.65 mm path length |
| Applicable standards | AOCS Cc 13a-43 |
| Colour type | Transparent |
| Portability | Benchtop |
Colour-disc scale values
| Part number | Disc | Scale values (FAC) |
|---|---|---|
| 240210 | 4/32A | 1, 5, 9, 11A, 11B, 11C, 13, 17, 21 |
| 240220 | 4/32B | 3, 7, 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 15, 19, 23 |
| 240230 | 4/32C | 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45 |
| 240240 | 4/32D | 27, 31, 35, 39, 43 |
Standard delivery
- Comparator 3000 instrument
- Two pairs of FAC glass discs: 4/32A, 4/32B, 4/32C and 4/32D
- Two 10.65 mm diameter test tubes
Applications
For FAC colour grading of dark edible oils and fats.