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OenoFoss™ 2

The fast and easy-to-use OenoFoss™ 2 provides insight for more informed decisions such as when to pick grapes, how to control fermentation or when to bottle. Winemakers can reduce the risk of costly mistakes while gaining insights that help to push the boundaries of winemaking in step with new market opportunities.

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Value

Fast and easy testing allows everyone to make reliable measurements even during busy periods when temporary staff are on site.
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Sample Type

Must, must under fermentation, finished & sparkling wine
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Parameters

Alcohol, pH, sugars, malic acid, lactic acid, tartaric and many more according to demands of the individual winery. Scroll to the end of this page for a full list of parameters.
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OenoFoss™ 2 joins the team

About the size of a shoebox, the instrument is simple to install in the winery as an extra member of the winemaking team. An intuitive user interface and simple sample handling allows anyone to make a valid measurement. Simply place a sample in the instrument and results for multiple parameters are delivered in less than 1.5 min. for finished wine and must, less than 3.5 min. for must under fermentation and sparkling wine.

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Accurate results without degassing of must or sparkling samples

The OenoFoss™ 2 allows you to get an immediate and objective measurement that truly represents the sample, for example, there’s no need to degas samples for must under fermentation or sparkling wine. 

 

The ease of use and reliability is particularly important during busy periods when temporary staff are often employed. Whoever is using it, the OenoFoss 2 provides a wealth of information that puts winemakers in full control of the winemaking process. 

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Performance matched to the industry-leading WineScan

The performance of the OenoFoss™ 2 is built on the shoulders of the benchmark WineScan™ analyser that has served winemakers and wine laboratories for decades. That’s because the analytical packages for both the WineScan and OenoFoss 2 are based on a vast, shared pool of global data. The data has been acquired over many years of partnership with the wine industry and represents growing seasons and regions from around the world.  Read article

Fits with your winery today and tomorrow

The unique range of analytical packages for OenoFoss™ 2 allows you to start small with a few parameters and add more as you need them.

 

OenoFoss 2 is also smart-enabled to provide unprecedented levels of support while ensuring that valuable analysis data is always safe, traceable and easy to access and share.

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How OenoFoss™ 2 adds value in a dynamic business

In this video interview, Bodegas Trenza explains how a new wine testing solution called the OenoFoss™ 2 is adding value to their family business by providing on-the-spot insights at all stages of the winemaking process. Originally from Denmark, the brothers Tofterup have been making wine in Spain for around 20 years. They chat about how the handy, flexible and easy to use OenoFoss 2 fits perfectly with their dynamic and evolving business.

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Applications

Parameters                      

 Units   Ranges within product type  Comments
Must Must under fermentation  Finished and sweet wine Sparkling wine
Alpha amino nitrogen  mg/l  0 - 450        
Ammonia mg/l   0 - 630        
Density g/ml

1.0200 -
1.1900

  0.9870 -
1.0540 
0.9870 - 1.0540  
Ethanol  % Vol.   0 - 19.1 0 - 19.1 0 - 19.1  
Fructose g/l      0 - 164 0 - 164  
Gluconic acid g/l  0 - 9        
Glucose
g/l     0 - 105 0 - 105  
Glucose + fructose g/l    0 - 264 0 - 308 0 - 308  
Lactic acid g/l      0 - 4.3 0 - 4.3  
Malic acid
g/l  0 - 27 0 - 7.4 0 - 6.3 0 - 6.3  
pH - 2.4 - 4.1 2.9 - 3.9 2.7 - 4.6 2.7 - 4.6  
Potassium mg/l  0 - 5300        
Tartaric acid g/l  0 - 15   0 - 8.1 0 - 8.1  
Total acidity by end point pH 7.0

g/l

0 - 25 0 - 13 0 - 7.7 0 - 7.7 Expressed as sulphuric acid
Total acidity by end point pH 8.2 g/l  0 - 39 0 - 18 0 - 11.3 0 - 11.7 Expressed as tartaric acid 
Total acidity by end point pH 7.0
g/l  0 - 38 0 - 11.7 0 - 11.7  0 - 11.7 Expressed as tartaric acid 
 Total acidity by end point pH 8.2 g/100ml  0 - 3.9 0 - 1.1 0 - 1.1  0 - 1.1 Expressed as tartaric acid 
Total polyphenols     0 - 124 0 - 124
 
Total soluble solids  g/100g (°Brix)   16 - 29
   

The total soluble solids model is based on the refraction indexreference expressed in weight % of a sucrose solution in water. 

Total soluble solids by Baumé  g/100g (°Baumé)    3.5 - 23
    The total soluble solids by Baumé model is based on the density reference expressed in weight % of salt brine. 
Total soluble solids by Babo
g/100g (°Babo)    5.3 - 35.1
    The total soluble solids model by Babo is based on the density reference of grape juice and expressed as sugar in weight %. 
Total soluble solids by Oechsle (°Oe) 25 - 188 
    The total soluble solids model by Oechsle is based on the density reference of grape juice and expressed by a formula. 
Total soluble solids by sucres
 g/l  48 - 456
    The total soluble solids model is based on the refraction index reference expressed in g/l of a sugar solution in water. 
Total sugar  g/l     0 - 47 0 - 47  
Volatile acidity
 g/l 0 - 1.9 0 - 1.4 0 - 1.4 0 -  1-4 Expressed as sulphuric acid
Volatile acidity
 g/l 0 - 2.3 0 - 2.0 0 - 1.7 0 - 1.7 Expressed as acetic acid 
Yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN)  mg/l 0 - 970        

Technical specification

Technical Specification  
Analysis time Less than 1.5 min. for finished wine and must, less than 3.5 min. for must under fermentation and sparkling wine
Noise level
< 70 db (A)
Sampling  
Samples volume
6-10 ml
Sample preparation
Clarification required. Clarification by filtration or centrifugation. Particle size less than 25 μm.
Sample temperature 15-25 °C
Maintenance
 
Cleaning

Automatic and programmable

Test
Automatic, integrated. Self test option
Options
 
Models FOSS provides ready to use models
Installation requirements  
Power supply (100 to 240V) V - 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
12V, 5A, - 60W
Ambient temperature
15-25 °C
Ambient humidity
< 80 % RH
Ambient CO2 concentration
< 2000 ppm
Weight
11 kg (Including zero/clean liquids)
Dimensions (h x w x d)
285 x 345 x 280 mm
Environment
For best performance place the instrument on a stable surface away from excessive and continuous vibrations.

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