Q3810-E05
Quick Manual The warranty period
PAL Digital Hand-held “Pocket”
PAL extension method
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Refractometer Measurement Tips 1 year 2 years
The warranty period
Preparation will be extended
Remove the tape from the battery compartment and close the cover. from 1 year to 2
mThe cover must be closed properly to maintain water resistance. Keep the +
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years when you
①Hot or cold samples
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batteries in during storage. register customer
Tape
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How to Use information.
ATAGO Logger NFC can also
Zero-setting
Clean the prism.
◇Zero-set the instrument at the beginning of each day before use.
Apply room Press START. Measurement: not 0.0% 000 is displayed.
Leave it on the prism be downloaded at the same
time.
temperature
tap water.
Confirm that
water measures Press ZERO. for 20 seconds.
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Approx.
2mm
Wait for the prism to Access this link
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of a hot or cold sample
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The Proceed to (approximately 20 seconds). index.php?l=en
instrument measurement.
is zero-set
Approx. 0.3mL correctly.
Measurement
Clean the prism. Apply the Press START. Measurement is ②Oily samples:
sample. displayed.
Approx.
2mm Stir
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Try stirring the sample on
the prism while measuring.
Approx. 0.3mL
◇The instrument will turn itself off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
◇To manually turn it off, hold down the START button for more than 2 seconds.
Replacing the Batteries
Open the cover. Insert batteries. Align the cover and Close the cover.
③Samples with suspended solids
[Two (2) AAA alkaline push it down.
batteries]
Groove Stir Filtration
CLOSE
OPEN
CLO
SE
Try stirring the sample Filter out
EN
CLOSE
OP
OP EN
Turn it clockwise until it
stops.
on the prism while If the readings the solids
Turn it counterclockwise. measuring. still fluctuate… with a sieve
It may be tight. ※Turning excessively may
cause malfunction. or coffee
※Please remove large
filter.
solids.
◇Always replace both batteries. CLO
◇Check the expiration dates on batteries before purchase.
CLOSE
SE
OPEN
◇Loosen the battery compartment cover for air transportation.
EN
Open Close
OP
Q&A
Parts
Sample Stage
Prism
①Cleaning LCD
Wipe off the sample. Clean the sample Dry the sample Brix scale
ZERO Button
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stage using a mild stage completely. START Button Brix represents the percent
soap and throughy (Power Button) by weight of sucrose in a
rinse with water. solution of sucrose and
Mild water.
Soap
Battery Compartment Lanyard Hole It approximates the total
Dry dissolved solid content in
tissues
other types of solutions.
Digital Hand-held "Pocket" Refractometer PAL-1 Specifications
Wash under running water (<50˚C).
Cat. # 3810 Automatic temperature 10 to 100˚C
Do not submerge in Measurement 0.0 to 53.0% Brix compensation range
water. range (Automatic Temperature Compensation) Ambient temperature 10 to 40˚C
10.0 to 100˚C range
Resolution 0.1% Brix / 0.1˚C Battery life Approx. 11,000 measurements
Accuracy ±0.2% Brix / ±1˚C (when using alkaline batteries)
Dimensions and 55(W)×31(D)×109(H)mm,
IP65 dust tight, water resistant weight 100g (Main unit only)
②Error Messages Online Instruction Manuals 1-year Warranty
The full instruction manual is available for download: The instrument is warranted
Please contact ATAGO. http://www.atago.net/dm.php for one year from the date of
purchase.
OVERSEAS DEPT. Low Battery Zero Set Failure Too Bright Introduction
[email protected] Replace the Use a sufficient Shade the sample
batteries. amount of water. stage with your Thank you for purchasing the instrument.
hand. A refractometer is an optical instrument that provides a quick and easy method for determining the concentration of a liquid by measuring its
refractive index.
Please observe the following safety instructions.
WARNING
③Caution - Operation ◇Ensure safety when handling hazardous materials. Observe precautionary measures and use protective equipment, Be aware of the hazards
of such chemicals and emergency response guidelines.
Keep away from: ・Strong acids may Do not use metal ◇ATAGO may not be held liable for any injury or damage arising in connection with handling of hazardous materials during the use of the
instrument.
・Excessive dust cause corrosion. objects, such as
◇Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble the instrument.
・Strong vibration ・Some solvents may spoons and tweezers,
・Sudden temperature damage the body on the prism (optical CAUTION
◇Carefully read this book to have basic knowledge of the function of each component.
changes case. glass). ◇If this instrument is used for any application other than its intended purpose, ATAGO will not be held liable for any damage caused by the use
of or the measurement(s) obtained by the operator.
◇ATAGO is not liable for any loss and damage caused by the measurement and use of this instrument.
◇The prism is considered a consumable item and a charge will be incurred for the replacement of this part.
◇All instruments received for repair are subject to a possible inspection fee. ATAGO does not warrant the problems which are caused by user's
④Caution - Storage fault even though the unit is under warranty.
◇Do not drop the instrument or subject it to strong physical shock.
Keep: Do not keep:
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