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Here you'll find everything you need to get started: from the visual Quick Guide to the complete technical documentation, through to data management software. A guided path, designed for demanding operators.

Bluetooth BLE 5.0 USB-C
Quick Guide
Manuals
Software
HARDWARE

Device Overview

Main components, connections and control buttons.

Front View
MicroDens — front view
  • 2.8" Touch Display Multilingual graphical interface
  • PWR Power on / off button (hold 3–4 s)
  • ▲ UP / ▼ DOWN Menu navigation
  • SET Confirm selection / access settings
  • PUSH Sample aspiration and injection
  • Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Wireless connection to PC / printer — requires the MicroDens Dongle Key: BLE USB dongle to insert in PC to enable wireless connection (optional)
Side View & Connections
MicroDens — connections and accessories
  • USB-C Connector Charging + serial CDC communication
  • PTFE Tube Fitting Threaded fitting — hand-tighten only
  • Battery Cover Rechargeable Li-Ion — snap-fit click
QUICK GUIDE

Quick Guide

Five essential steps to correctly start your MicroDens.

1

Assembly

Assembly
ℹ First use only — The device is shipped with the battery disconnected for transport. Insert it only once at installation. Do not disconnect and reconnect the battery during normal use.

Insert the Li-Ion battery into the side compartment until the snap click.

Screw the PTFE tube to the threaded fitting. Hand-tighten only — do not use tools.

2

Charging

First Charge

Connect the USB-C cable to the side connector.

Full charge: 3–4 hours.
Operating autonomy: over 10 hours in normal use and 100 hours in standby.

3

First Start

First Start

Press and hold PWR for 3–4 seconds until the display starts.

Configure in sequence: Language (IT / EN / DE / FR / ES) → Date & Time → Units (g/cm³, kg/m³, °API, SG; °C or °F).

4

Measurement

First Measurement
⚠ Conditioning required — Before the actual measurement, aspirate and expel the sample for at least 3 cycles without saving.
Select
method
»
Immerse
the tube
»
PUSH
aspirate ~1 mL
»
Detected
Save ✓
»
PUSH
expel
SmartStabilizer — checks reproducibility between consecutive cycles
Learning
Fewer than 3 repeatable cycles — acquisition in progress
»
✓ Detected
3 consecutive concordant cycles — validated result
5

Cell Cleaning

Cell Cleaning

After each session or when changing sample. For each solvent repeat 3–5 cycles of aspiration/expulsion.

Solvent Application
Deionized water Aqueous and sugary samples
Water + 70% ethanol Spirits and wines
Isopropanol (IPA) Oils and fats
Acetone → IPA + water Difficult residues

Always proceed from the least aggressive solution to the most aggressive. Do not leave organic solvents in contact with the cell for extended periods.

SOFTWARE ECOSYSTEM

MicroDens Software

Software tools built specifically for MicroDens: from basic data export to complete measurement cycle management in regulated industrial environments.

v2.0

MicroDens USB Extractor

Measurement history export to Excel via USB-C

Transfers the entire measurement history — up to 2,000 timestamped datasets — into a structured Excel spreadsheet via direct USB-C connection. Optimal solution for environments without wireless connectivity or for periodic batch exports.

MicroDens USB Extractor
  • Auto-detection of connected device
  • Export measurements (14 columns) + calibrations
  • Structured Excel sheets with instrument metadata
  • Built-in connection diagnostics
  • Persistent device configuration
Operating SystemWindows 10/11 (64-bit); also XP SP3+
ConnectionUSB-C (CDC serial)
DriverCP210x (Silicon Labs) — included
RequirementMicrosoft Excel 2010 or later
Version1.0.0

  • Windows XP SP3 / 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32 or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Excel 2010 or later
  • Available USB port
  • CP210x drivers included in the package
  • Internet connection not required

  1. Download MicroDens_USB_Extractor_Setup_v1.0.0.exe
  2. Run as Administrator
  3. The wizard installs the application and CP210x drivers
  4. Restart the PC if prompted by the driver installation
  5. Connect MicroDens via USB-C and launch the application

Connect MicroDens to the PC via USB-C cable. The software automatically detects the device and the assigned COM port. Select the Excel save path, then start the export. The operation extracts the entire measurement history stored in memory.

  • Device not detected: check CP210x drivers in Device Manager
  • COM port in use: close other active serial applications
  • Excel does not open: verify Excel 2010+ is installed
  • For support: info@gibertini.com
Download USB Extractor
v2.0

MicroDens Logger Excel

Direct measurement acquisition in Excel via Bluetooth BLE

Macro-enabled Excel application for direct measurement acquisition into the spreadsheet. Integrates MicroDens data flow into existing spreadsheet processes without additional software infrastructure.

Logger Excel
  • Direct measurement acquisition into Excel
  • Native CSV export
  • Compatibility with existing spreadsheet workflows
  • Wireless connection via Bluetooth BLE 5.0
Operating SystemWindows 10 / 11
ConnectionBluetooth BLE 5.0
Version2.0

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Available USB port for BLE Dongle Key
  • Internet connection not required

  1. Download MicroDens_Logger_Setup_v2.0.exe
  2. Run as Administrator
  3. Follow the installation wizard
  4. Insert the BLE Dongle Key and launch Logger Excel

On startup, select the Bluetooth BLE port corresponding to the inserted Dongle Key. Press "Connect" — the software will pair with the instrument. Each measurement taken on MicroDens will be automatically logged in the next row of the active Excel sheet.

  • Macros blocked: enable them via File → Options → Trust Center
  • BLE not detected: verify Dongle Key is inserted and drivers installed
  • For support: info@gibertini.com
Download Logger Excel
v1.2

MicroDens Script Runner

Configuration, MicroDens & Dongle firmware update — all in one click

Free software to independently apply custom configurations prepared by a Gibertini service technician. The technician sends a .mds file: Script Runner loads and applies it in a few clicks. It also handles MicroDens and BLE Dongle Key firmware updates directly online, no files needed — all with one click.

Script Runner
  • Load .mds file via drag & drop or browse
  • USB-C or BLE Dongle Key connection — automatic port detection
  • Checksum integrity verification of file received from technician
  • Real-time progress bar during application
  • Full execution log saveable as .txt
  • MicroDens firmware update — one click to update the instrument
  • BLE Dongle Key firmware update — same tool, same procedure
Operating SystemWindows 10/11 (64-bit)
ConnectionUSB-C / BLE Dongle Key (optional)
DriverCP210x (Silicon Labs) — included
Version1.2.0

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Available USB port (for USB-C cable or BLE Dongle Key)
  • CP210x Silicon Labs Driver — included
  • .mds file received from Gibertini service technician

  1. Download MicroDens Script Runner Setup 1.2.0.exe
  2. Launch the file and follow the on-screen instructions
  3. The program launches automatically when complete
  4. Connect MicroDens via USB-C (or insert the BLE Dongle Key)
  5. Load the .mds file received from the technician and click Apply Script

On startup the program automatically detects the communication port and connects to MicroDens. Load the .mds file received from the technician (via drag&drop or "Browse Files") — name, author, description and checksum status are displayed. Click Apply Script: a progress bar will track execution in real time. Save the log when complete as documentation of the operation.

  • Device not detected: check USB cable and CP210x drivers in Device Manager
  • Checksum ⚠ yellow: the .mds file may have been modified — request a new file from the technician
  • Execution stalled: disconnect, reconnect and restart from the beginning
  • For support: info@gibertini.com
Download Script Runner
PRO latest

MicroDens Logger Pro

Professional platform for density data acquisition, analysis and management.

Designed for QC operators, lab technicians and quality managers requiring full traceability, certified reporting and multi-instrument management in demanding production environments.

Multi-instrument Simultaneous acquisition from multiple instruments via BLE
Quality Control Configurable limits, alarms and automatic GO/NO-GO
Charts & Statistics Real-time trends, statistics and advanced analysis
Export PDF, Excel reports and sector-specific templates
Traceability Complete measurement log with data validation
Logger Pro
Operating SystemWindows 10/11 (64-bit)
ConnectionBluetooth BLE 5.0
ActivationOnline license — contact info@gibertini.com
InternetRequired for license activation
Versionlatest

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • MicroDens Dongle Key (required — request from Gibertini)
  • Available USB port for the Dongle Key
  • Internet connection for online license activation

  1. Download MicroDensLoggerProSetup.exe
  2. Run as Administrator
  3. Follow the installation wizard
  4. Launch Logger Pro and complete online activation

Activation is performed online. To request access or a license contact info@gibertini.com.

  • License not active: contact info@gibertini.com
  • BLE unavailable: verify the MicroDens Dongle Key is inserted in the USB port
  • MicroDens not visible: verify the instrument has BLE mode active
  • For support: info@gibertini.com
Download MicroDens Logger Pro Request License Access
DOCUMENTATION
Manuals & Technical Guides
Quick guide, user manual, software guides and communication protocols
DATASHEET
MicroDens — Technical Datasheet
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QUICK GUIDE
MicroDens — Quick Guide
All 5 steps in a single printable document
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USER MANUAL
MicroDens — User Manual
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SOFTWARE — GENERAL GUIDE
Logger Pro — User Guide
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APPLICATION — BEER
Logger Pro — Beer Fermentation Guide
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APPLICATION — WINE
Logger Pro — Wine Fermentation Guide
ENlatest
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SOFTWARE — USER GUIDE
Script Runner — User Guide
ENv1.4
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COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
BLE Dongle Serial Protocol
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SUPPORT

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your workflow: USB Extractor is recommended for environments without wireless connectivity or for periodic batch exports. Logger Excel is ideal if your primary workflow is based on Microsoft Excel. Script Runner is the tool for applying custom configurations prepared by a Gibertini technician — install it when you receive a .mds file from support.

Logger Excel is a macro-enabled Microsoft Excel application that records measurements directly into the spreadsheet via Bluetooth BLE. A simple solution for users who already rely on Excel as their primary tool.

Logger Pro is a standalone professional platform for data acquisition and management: it supports multiple instruments via BLE, automatic quality limits with GO/NO-GO alarms, PDF/Excel reports, full traceability and application modules for 9 vertical sectors. License activation is required.

For any customer who receives a .mds configuration file from a Gibertini service technician. Script Runner lets you independently apply the custom configuration of your MicroDens in just a few clicks, with no technical expertise required. It is also the program for independently updating the MicroDens firmware and the BLE Dongle Key firmware, directly online with a single click.

Yes. MicroDens is a fully autonomous instrument: it stores up to 2,000 timestamped measurements directly in circular internal memory, without requiring a PC or network connection. A PC is only needed for data export or advanced method configuration via Script Runner.

Select the appropriate solvent based on the sample type and repeat 3–5 aspiration and expulsion cycles:
  • Deionized water — aqueous and sugary samples
  • Water + 70% ethanol — spirits and wines
  • Isopropanol (IPA) — oils and fats
  • Acetone, then IPA + water — difficult residues or sample class change
Work from the least aggressive to the most aggressive solvent. For final cleaning, leave the cell dry with air or ethanol.

A single reading can be influenced by residues from the previous sample still present in the measurement cell. MicroDens integrates SmartStabilizer, an automatic stability detector that analyses consecutive readings in real time:

  • Learning  — SmartStabilizer has detected a sample change (or a rinse) and is acquiring the first readings: fewer than 3 consecutive readings are within tolerance.
  • Detected  — 3 consecutive readings are within the instrument's tolerance range: the value is stable and reliable.

When the status turns green, that is the signal to the operator that the result can be saved with confidence. Saving is always a manual choice: press SAVE on the display to record the measurement.

All MicroDens software is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). macOS and Linux are not currently supported.

The Serial Number is printed on the adhesive label on the instrument body. Format: MD##### (e.g. MD24001) or ##YY##### (e.g. 012400001). It is required for product registration and for communications with technical support.

Gibertini technical support is available directly from the manufacturer:

Need assistance?

The Gibertini team is available for technical support, instrument configuration
and application method development for your sector.

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