- Simple operation—apply sample, press start, and reading is displayed in seconds.
- Extended range for added flexibility.
- Rugged design is IP65-rated and easy to clean.
- Easy calibration—just clean prism, add water, press the zero key.
- 1 year warranty.
The Atago 3810 PAL-1 handheld, digital refractometer fits in many
pockets, measures Brix in the 0.0 to 53.0% range and temperature
9.0 to 99.9 degrees C, has automatic temperature compensation
(ATC), an external light interference (ELI) warning, and Ingress
Protection (IP)-65 rating. A Brix refractometer measures the
refractive index of a solution in a sample, converts it to sugar
concentration in units of percent by weight (% Brix, also known
as degrees Brix), and displays the results. Handheld
refractometers, also known as sugar meters, concentration meters,
or Brix meters, are commonly used in the culinary, food and
beverage, ceutical, educational, geological, , and
ecological industries, and for water-testing applications.
This refractometer has a light (100g), compact body (10.9 x 5.5 x
3.1cm) that fits in many trouser and shirt pockets. The ergonomic
design features curved sides to accommodate one-handed operation,
and rounded edges to comfortably fit in pockets. The digital LCD
displays values in three seconds. Automatic temperature
compensation (ATC) provides immediate, accurate calibration
readings, regardless of ambient temperature, and the device can
be calibrated with water. High temperature samples can be
measured up to 99.9 degrees C with ATC. An external light
interference (ELI) feature displays a warning message when direct
light is detected. The sample stage and well shape help prevent
spilling. The body has Ingress Protection (IP)-65 rating for dust
and water jets. It can be washed under running water. The 3810
PAL-1 comes with a plastic protective carrying case.
Specifications
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Measurement scale range Brix 0.0 to 53.0%, 9.0 to 99.9 degrees C
Measurement resolution Brix 0.1%, temperature 0.1 degree C
Measurement accuracy Brix + or - 0.2%, temperature + or - 1
degree C Sample measurement temperature 10 to 100 degrees C (ATC)
Ambient temperature 10 to 40 degrees C Sample volume 0.3 mL
Measurement time 3 seconds Standard met IP-65 Display Digital,
LCD Power supply (2) AAA alkaline batteries (included) Dimensions
10.9 x 5.5 x 3.1cm (H x W x D) Weight 100g
H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest
point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D
is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Refractometers are used to determine substance content in a
sample, to provide unit readings of substances including Brix,
salinity, and alcohol; to detect impurities, or to
measure components of samples such as industrial fluid.
Refractometers measure the refractive index of a substance, which
is its optical characteristic, and the number of dissolved
particles in it. The refractive index is the ratio of the speed
of light in empty space to the speed of light in a substance;
when light passes from one medium to another. Generally, a low
concentration sample has a larger angle of refraction than a high
concentration sample. For example, a straw placed in a
high-concentration substance appears more bent than when placed
in a low-concentration substance. Refractometers can work with
natural light, or with an external power source such as batteries
or electricity. They typically have either a digital or analog
reading display, though some units utilize both types. Some
analog-display refractometers can be used for both solids and
liquids. Digital-display refractometers are used exclusively for
liquids. Types of refractometers include handheld, benchtop, and
in-process. Handheld refractometers are elongated and
tele-shaped, or shorter and rectangular. Analog handheld
refractometer readings are obtained by looking through the
monocular eyepiece and viewing where the boundary line intersects
with the memory line. Digital handheld models provide a digital
readout. Benchtop refractometers typically measure with a higher
degree of accuracy than handheld units. In-process refractometers
are used for continuous process monitoring and data readouts, and
are generally fitted into a piping system for ongoing analysis.
Refractometers are used in a wide variety of applications in the
culinary, food and beverage, ceutical, educational,
geological, , ecological, and automotive industries, and
for water-testing applications.
Atago Co., Ltd. manufactures analytical instruments such as
refractometers, polarimeters, and saccharimeters, as well as a
variety of meters. The company, founded in 1940 and headquartered
in Tokyo, offers products that comply with Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) system standards, and
many International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
standards.
What’s in the Box?
* 3810 PAL-1 refractometer
* (2) AAA batteries
* Plastic storage case
* Instructions