Description

The TOMLIN WA-160A Water Activity Meter is a portable, high-precision device designed for measuring water activity (aw) in food and other materials. This innovative tool is essential for assessing food quality, microbial stability, and chemical or enzymatic changes that impact product shelf life. Its compact design and advanced features make it ideal for fieldwork, laboratories, and production facilities.

Key Benefits

• Food Preservation: Reduces the need for preservatives by identifying microbial growth potential.
• Packaging Optimization: Assists in selecting the best storage and packaging methods.
• Shelf-Life Prediction: Enhances the ability to predict product shelf life accurately.

Key Features

• Integrated Sensors and Display:
  • Compact design combining sensor and display into a single unit.
  • Simultaneously displays water activity (aw) and temperature for convenience.
• Fast and Accurate Measurements:
  • Achieves results within 5 minutes.
  • High precision with ±0.02 aw accuracy.
• Ease of Use:
  • Automatic and manual shutdown options.
  • Undervoltage alarm for low battery indication.
  • Lightweight and portable, weighing only 100 g (main unit).
• Data Connectivity:
  • USB data output for seamless data transfer and analysis.
  • Optional Bluetooth connectivity for wireless data transfer.

Applications

• Food Quality Assessment: Suitable for food, grains, fruits, vegetables, and other materials.
• Production Facilities: Optimizes quality control in manufacturing environments.
• Research and Development: Ideal for laboratories conducting shelf-life studies.

Specifications

Standard Accessories

• Main Unit (1 pc)
• Carrying Case (1 pc)
• Operation Manual (1 pc)

Optional Accessories

• USB Data Output for PC connectivity
• Bluetooth Data Output for wireless connectivity

Alternative Names

• Food Water Activity Meter
• TOMLIN WA-160A Water Activity Tester
• Portable Water Activity Measurement Device

Downloads

PDF Specification Sheet - Download Here