Packaged beverage analyzer for alcohol and Co2

Ensure precise beverage analysis with a streamlined solution that integrates directly into your quality control process, minimizing operator influence while delivering rapid, reliable results for alcohol and CO2 levels in packaged drinks.

Analyzes Alcohol and CO2 Content in Packaged Beverages

The PBA 5001 Beer, PBA 1001 Beer, and PBA 5001 Wine from Anton Paar are sophisticated packaged beverage analyzers designed to streamline the analysis of alcohol and CO2 content in the beverage industry. Utilizing Anton Paar’s proprietary Alcolyzer technology, these systems perform accurate, selective measurements directly from the final package without requiring sample preparation. They are ideal for a variety of applications, including beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, and spirits, providing quality control labs and food industry professionals with fast, reliable results to ensure product consistency and legal compliance.

These analyzers operate with a modular design, allowing customization to suit your specific measurement needs and seamless integration into existing quality control processes. Designed for high-speed operation, they deliver results in as little as three minutes, which is up to nine times faster than conventional methods, thereby significantly increasing lab throughput. The analyzers feature an intuitive calibration system that requires only water and a binary solution, eliminating the need for product-specific adjustments.

With the capability to analyze over 50 parameters, including the total package oxygen level, the PBA 5001 model is well-suited for both craft and industrial scale operations. The equipment supports a comprehensive range of packaging types, whether bottle or can, while ensuring airtight and contamination-free sampling via its pressurized filling system. Moreover, these systems facilitate easy maintenance with automatic cleaning routines and are engineered to reduce operational intervention, freeing up labor for other critical tasks.

Benefits

  • Enhances efficiency with rapid analysis in three minutes, vastly increasing laboratory throughput.
  • Ensures consistent product quality and regulatory compliance by accurately measuring alcohol and CO2 directly from the package.
  • Minimizes operator error and reduces contamination risk with zero sample preparation required.
  • Easily adapts to various package types and sizes, supporting diverse production needs.
  • Frees up labor for other tasks through automated calibration and cleaning processes.

General


Applications
Liqueurs,Carbonated beverages,Wine,Bottled water,Spirits,Cider,Hard seltzer,Juices,Soft drinks,Kombucha,Beer
End products
Mineral water,Craft ipa,Chardonnay wine,Whiskey,Orange juice,Amaretto liqueur,Sparkling water,Apple cider,Fermented kombucha,Cola soft drink,Spiked seltzer
Steps before
Brewing,Fermentation,Maturation,Filtration,Bottling preparation
Steps after
Quality control,Labeling,Packaging,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
beer,wine,cider,hard seltzer,kombucha,glass bottles,PET bottles,cans
Output ingredients
alcohol content,CO2 content,total package oxygen,quality parameters,density,temperature,pH value,turbidity
Market info
Anton Paar is known for its precision measurement and analysis technology, specializing in high-quality laboratory instruments and process measurement systems, particularly in rheometry, density measurement, and material characterization, earning a strong reputation for innovation and reliability.

Technical Specifications


Measuring range (Density)
0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³
Measuring range (Temperature)
15 °C / 20 °C
Operating pressure
5 bar - 6.5 bar (73 psi - 94 psi) absolute pressure
Measuring range (Alcohol)
0 %v/v to 12 %v/v
Measuring range (Original extract)
0 °Plato to 30 °Plato
Color (optional)
0 EBC to 120 EBC
CO₂ concentration
0 vol. to 5.5 vol. at 35 °C,0 vol. to 10 vol.,lt
10 °C
CO₂ concentration (ppm)
0 ppm to 4 ppm
DO concentration
0 ppm - 2 ppm
HSO concentration
0 hPa - 45 hPa
PH value
pH 0 to pH 14
Turbidity
0 EBC to 100 EBC / 0 NTU to 400 NTU
Repeatability s.d. (Density)
0.00001 g/cm³
Repeatability s.d. (Temperature)
0.02 °C (0.04 °F)
Repeatability s.d. (Alcohol)
0.05 %v/v
Repeatability s.d. (Original extract)
0.1 °Plato
Repeatability s.d. (Color)
0.1 EBC
Repeatability s.d. (CO₂ concentration)
0.03 vol. (0.05 g/L)
Repeatability s.d. (Dissolved O₂ concentration)
2 ppb (in the range,lt
200 ppb)
Power features
U-View™,FillingCheck™,ThermoBalance™,full-range viscosity correction,ultra-fast measuring mode
Minimum amount of sample per measurement
150 mL
Typical measuring time per sample
3 minutes (incl. filling)
Typical sample throughput
15 samples per hour
Display
10.1" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 px)
PCAP touchscreen
Internal storage
More than 10,000 measuring values with camera images
Power supply
AC 100 to 240 V,50/60 Hz,fluctuation ±10 %,190 VA
Communication interfaces
5 x USB,Ethernet,CAN,RS232
Dimensions (L x W x H)
482 mm x 750 mm x 670 mm (19.0 in x 29.5 in x 26.4 in)
Weight
Approx. 35.7 kg (77 lbs)
Environmental conditions
(EN 61010) Indoor use only

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Configured for batch operations
Sample preparation
Zero sample preparation
Calibration requirement
Simple calibration with water and binary solution
Cleaning method
Automatic cleaning routines
Integration capability
Configurable modular setup
Filler performance detection
Performance issues detected in three minutes
Sample transfer method
Direct sample transfer with PFD filling device
Closure types handled
All closure types from cork to cap

Product type Characteristics


Package Type
Can,glass bottle,PET bottle


AOAC compliance
Method 956.02 (430 nm)
ASBC compliance
Beer-4G
EBC compliance
Chapter 9.2.6
BCOJ compliance
8.3.6 Alcolyzer for Alcohol Contents
IEC compliance
EN 61010

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
482 mm x 750 mm x 670 mm (19.0 in x 29.5 in x 26.4 in)
Machine Footprint
515 mm x 1200 mm x 1120 mm (20.3 in x 47.3 in x 44.1 in)
Weight
Approx. 35.7 kg (77 lbs)
Weight
Approx. 106 kg (243 lbs)
Display
10.1" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 px)
PCAP touchscreen
Control Panel Type
Touchscreen,optional keyboard,mouse,and barcode reader

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen,optional keyboard,mouse,and barcode reader
Modular setup
Configurable according to needs with over 30 parameters
Sample compatibility
All closure types from cork to cap
Display
10.1" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 px)
PCAP touchscreen
Upgrade possibility
System can be upgraded anytime