ATAGO PAL-BXIACID3 User manual

2. Apply some sample
(undiluted).
20.4
℃
12.3 Brix%
5. Apply some diluted
sample (as shown in [1]).
1 2.3
20.4
℃
Brix%
Ratio
0.25 Acid
20.4
℃
49.20
1. Press the
POWER Button.
5. Gently stir.
4. Cleaning
Clean the sensor with
water.
Dry the area with
tissues thoroughly.
50.00
1.00
0.00 T 0.00
ATAGO instruments are rigorously inspected to ensure each unit meets the highest standards of quality assurance.
mPlease remove the tape in the battery compartment before first use.
cThe measuring spoon is available from ATAGO. Part No. RE-39005 Measuring Spoon 1mL
Parts
Contents
Quick Tips
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Instruction Manual
Main unit…1 Instruction Manual (this book)…1 AAA batteries…2 Measuring Spoon 1mL…1
Beaker 100mL…1 Digital scale…1（CAbout the Digital Scale）
Brix: Zero-setting
Preparation mRecommended on a daily basis.
1. Clean the
sensor with
water.
Dry the area
with tissues
thoroughly.
4.
Proceed to Brix: Zero-setting.
－Zero-setting is required.－
Press the ZERO button
(with nothing on the
sensor).
“000” will appear.
Acid: Zero-setting
2. Press the
START button
(with nothing on
the sensor).
The instrument
is zero-set
correctly.
L L L
20.4
℃
Brix%
0.0 0 Acid
0 0 0 Brix%
Acid
0 0 0 Brix%
Acid
L L L
20.4
℃
Brix%
3. Press the
START button. 20.4
℃
0 0 0 Acid
0.0
20.4
℃
Brix%
20.4
℃
0 0 0 Brix%
At least 0.3mL
3.
Proceed to measurement.
－Zero-setting is required.－
Press the ZERO button.
“000” will appear.
1. Apply tap/purified
water.
The instrument is
zero-set correctly.
Press the START
button.
2. Press the START
button.
“LLL” will appear.
Zero-setting and Measurement
Measurement: not 0.00 Acid
Measurement: 0.00 Acid
Measurement: not 0.0 Brix
Measurement: 0.0 Brix
Flash
Flash Light up
Flash Light up
[1]Acid: Dilution CAbout the Digital Scale
cNecessary Materials Digital scale, Beaker 100mL
[2]Measuring the Brix
[3]Measuring the Acidity
1. Clean the sensor
with water.
Dry the area with
tissues thoroughly.
Measurement is
displayed after
“---.”
cIn case “LLL” is
displayed, add sample
and measure the Brix
again. Remove sample.
3. Press the
START button.
cThe measurement is the value
of the sample (stock-solution).
cThe displayed value is the
temperature at the measurement of
acidity.
6. Press the
START button.
2. Place the beaker on
the scale and zero set
(tare).
（Press the Zero-set
button (tare)）
3. Pour 1.00g of fruit juice
into the beaker.
cAny amount of sample
can be made as long as the
dilution ration is 1:50. We
recommend 1.00g of sample
to keep accuracy consistent.
4. Add purified water
until the total weight is
50.00g.
Fruit juice
Purified water
Measurement
・Wipe off the sample. Clean the sensor with water.
Dry the area with tissues thoroughly.
・Clean oily residues with mild soap, and then, rinse with water.
mHandle the sensor with care so as not to scratch it.
Cleaning
Sugar/Acid Ratio Display
Press the R button when the
Brix or Acidity is displayed to
show the sugar and acidity
ratio. Sugar/Acid ratio = Brix% /
Acidity%
cPress the R button to
return to the measurement
value display.
At least 0.3mL
At least 0.6mL
Acid: Checking with Reference Solution
1. Clean the
sensor with
water.
Dry the area
with tissues
thoroughly.
(Press the
START button
to turn on the
instrument.)
cThe reference solution is available from ATAGO. Part No. RE-130004 Reference solution (0.04% Citric acid solution)
5.
Calibration is required.
Acid: Calibration
6.Apply the reference solution.
Turn on the instrument.
Press the START and ZERO
buttons simultaneously.
cBrix (%) may not be 0.0% (this
will not affect accuracy of
measurement values).
2. Press the ZERO
button (with nothing
on the sensor) to
zero-set.
“000” will appear.
20.4
℃
0 0 0 Acid
4. Press the START
button 2 times
0.0 Brix%
20.4
℃
3. Apply the
reference
solution.
*Reference
solution
(0.04% (g/100g)
Citric acid
solution)
At least 0.6mL
“CCC”
will appear.
20.4
℃
C C C Acid
Flash Light up
When there is any doubt regarding accuracy of measurement results, adjust the reference value according to the following procedure.
Acid: Checking with Reference Solution
Flash Light up
cBrix (%)
may not be 0.0%
(this will not
affect accuracy
of measurement
values).
The following messages alert the user when an operation has failed.
Brix : The START button was pressed with nothing or an insufficient amount of sample on the sensor section.
Temperature : The sensor temperature is below the temperature range.
L L L
Brix : The ZERO button was pressed with something other than water on the sensor section.
Acid : The sensor was not empty when zero-setting was attempted.
Calibration was attempted with something other than the calibration solution.
A A A
Brix/Acid : The sample measured outside the measurement range
Temperature : The sensor temperature is above the temperature range.
H H H
Brix : Too much light is entering the sensor, and the instrument cannot measure
accurately.
(Shade the sample stage with your hand and take a measurement again.)
n n n
Sugar/Acid Ratio : When
the Sugar/Acid Ratio is
unable to be calculated.
o o o
The battery is low.
Lo
Error Messages
Addendum
Acid: Measuring Without using a Scale
For approximate measurement only
cNecessary Materials Measuring spoon 1mL, Beaker 100mL
[1]Acid: Dilution
Fruit juice
1ｍL
3. Gently stir.
50ｍL
1. Using the attahced measuring spoon,
place a level spoonful (1mL) of fruit
juicce in the attached beaker. Proceed to
[3]Measuring
the Acidity
2. Add purified water
to the beaker until the
total amout is 50mL.
1 2.3
20.4
℃
Brix%
0.25 Acid
Measurement of Brix Measurement of Acid
20.4
℃
12.3 Brix%
・The instrument measures the Brix in the sample solution, and the acidity in the 1: 50 dilution of the sample that is diluted
with purified water.
・Press the START button once to measure the Brix.
The Brix and the acidity of the sample (stock-solution) will be displayed at the end of the measurement.
・Press the ZERO button to perform zero-setting for either Brix or Acidity.
Zero-setting can be performed with water (for Brix) or air (for acidity)
・LCD Auto Shut-off
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.
Measurement is
displayed after
“---.”
The unit of Acid
is %.
Image is for explanation purposes only.
It may be different than the actual product purchased.
0.0 0
a
1.0 0
Measurement Value
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Discrepancies with titration
Due to the difference in measurement principles, readings
from the instrument may not match up exactly with the
readings by titration for certain samples. However,
correlation between the two testing methods can be seen.
For addition/subtraction (b) [Range: -5.00 to 5.00]
For coefficient (a) [Range: 0.50 to 5.00]
0.0 0
-b
0.0 0
a
1.0 0
L L L
20.4
℃
Brix%
0.3 0 Acid
0.0 Brix%
--- Acid
b-b
1. Hold down
ZERO while it is
turned on.
(At measured
value displaying)
2. Press ZERO to
select either
addition (b) or
subtraction (-b).
“b” will appear
3. Press START
to confirm.
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0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
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（ ｙ ）
（ⅹ）
An example of conversion chart
ｙ = a x + b
ｙ：titration readings
x：The instrument readings
a：coefficient (multiplication)
b：addition/subtraction number
Offset “b” = addition of 0.30
・The measurement range is shifted
according to the offset settings.
・Screen images when offset is on
Next is to
program a
coefficient.
5. Press START
to confirm the
addition/subtrac
tion number.
7. Press
START to
confirm the
coefficient.
For default
Press the R button
while setting up the
Off-Set feature.
0.0 0
-b
4. Enter the addition/subtraction
number.
The 1st digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to
the next digit.
The 2nd digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to
the next digit.
The 3rd digit: ZERO to change the number.
0.0 0
1.0 0
6. Enter the coefficient.
No plus sign will be
displayed.
For addition, only “b”
will appear.
The 3rd digit: 0 to 9
The 2nd digit: 0 to 9
The 1st digit: 0 to 5
The 1st digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to the next digit.
The 2nd digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to the next digit.
The 3rd digit: ZERO to change the number.
The 3rd digit: 0 to 9
The 2nd digit: 0 to 9
The 1st digit: 0 to 5
Coefficient
Factory default value
After zero-setting
with air
Acid: Offset Function
Specifications
Offset feature use
Create a conversion chart between the two testing methods.
Measurement range Brix 0.0 to 90.0% , 10.0 to 99.9℃
Acid 0.10 to 3.00%
Resolution Brix 0.1% Acid 0.01% 0.1℃ Sugar/Acid Ratio 0.01（0.00 to 99.99） 0.1（100.0 or more）
Measurement accuracy Brix ±0.2% Acid ±0.10% (0.10 to 1.00%) Relative precision ±10% (1.01% or more) ±1℃
Measurement time Brix ： Approx. 3 seconds Acid ： Approx. 2 seconds
Backlight The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after any button is pressed.
Output
NFC Forum Type 4 Tag ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
Output category Date Time, Brix [%], Acidity [%], Sugar/Acid Ratio, Temp [degC]
Acidity scale (e.g.) 2019/01/17 09:30:45, 3.71, 1.02, 3.64 21.3
Automatic temperature compensation range Brix ：10 to 100℃ Acid ：10 to 40℃
Ambient temperature range 10 to 40℃
International Protection class IP65
Power supply and Battery life Two (2) AAA alkaline batteries
Dimensions and Weight 55(W)×31(D)×109(H)mm , 100g (main unit only)
During measurement
(Acid)
b
The Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) feature is based on temperature detected by the thermo sensor located
near the sensor area.
ATC may not work correctly when the temperature of the sensor area is not the same as the actual temperature of the
sample. When measuring a hot or cold sample, let it sit on the sensor for approximately 20 seconds and measure, or take
multiple readings until measurements become stable.
The instrument
is calibrated
correctly.
Master Kit
Cat. No. 7103
Displays the measured values,
sensor temperature, and battery
indicator.
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.
Press to perform zero-setting.
Place sample on the sensor
located at the center of the
sample stage.
Press to take measurement.
To turn off the display, press and
hold for more than 2 seconds.
Place and remove batteries from
here.
Press the button to show the
sugar and acidity ratio.
Pocket Brix-Acidity Meter (Tomato)
PAL- BX|ACID3
LCD
START Button
R Button
Battery Compartment
Sample Stage
ZERO Button
Lanyard Hole
Brix
Brix represents the weight of sucrose in 100 grams of sucrose solution as percentage by weight. When other dissolved solids
are present in the solution, Brix conversion may be applied.
Brix is a measure of the total dissolved solids in a solution and indicates the combined concentration of all soluble substances,
such as sugar, salt, protein, and acids.
Acid
This unit measures and determines the acidity through electrical conductivity.
Citric acid is the primary acid found in Tomato.
The instrument measures the total acidity in a sample and converts it into citric acid concentrations.
0.0 Brix%
20.4
℃
1.49 Acid
Measurement: not 1.49 (±0.15) Acid
Measurement: 1.49 (±0.15) Acid
7103-E06
2206K Printed in Japan
The warranty period will be extended from 1 year to 2 years when you register customer
information. ATAGO Logger NFC can also be downloaded at the same time.
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The warranty period extension method 1 year 2 years
The product is in conformity with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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mRemove the tape from the battery compartment.
Lo ：The battery power is low. Replace with new alkaline AAA batteries.
O-LD ：The item you are trying to weigh exceeds the permissable weight limit of the scale. Quickly remove it from the scale.
・Do not expose the scale to extreme heat or cold. ・Do not expose the scale to any type of moisture.
・Use between 10 to 30℃ only. ・Use in a dry, clean environment.
・Any contact with or exposure to dust, debris, humidity, strong vibrations, extreme atmospheric conditions or other
electronics may affect the accuracy of the scale and result in unreliable readings.
m
・For precise measurements, place the item you wish to weigh onto the scale gently.
・Place the scale atop a flat, stable surface.
・The digital scale is remarkably durable. However, it is a precision instrument and should be used and treated with the utmost
care.
・Use of the scale for purposes other than its intended use will result in damage to its internal components.
・Do not shake or drop the scale.
About the Digital Scale
PCS
TM 0.00
g
Battery compartment
PCS
TM 0.00
g
0.00
g
Zero-set (tare)
button
POWER
Button
UNIT Button
Select a unit readout.
Press to zero-set
the scale (tare).
This button is not used.
LCD
UNIT
Unit
[g, oz, ozt, dwt, ct, gn]
Main unit…1 Cover…2 (large and small) AAA batteries…2
Front
Back
2. Check the unit readout.
Press the UNIT button and select "g."
3. Place the item you wish to weigh onto
the scale.
The item's weight will appear on the scale.
1. Press the POWER
Button.
"0" will appear.
0.00
M
50.00
0.00
2. Place the beaker on
the scale.
The beaker's weight will
appear on the scale.
1. Press the POWER
Button.
"0" will appear.
0.00 50.00
4. Pour the sample you wish
to weigh into the beaker.
The sample's weight will
appear on the scale.
3. Press the Zero-set
button (tare)
"0" will appear.
0.00 1.00
T
1.Insert a coin in the groove
on the battery compartment
cover.
Turn the coin
counterclockwise to remove
the cover.
2.Insert two batteries. 3.Align the cover and push
it down.
4.Close the battery
compartment cover by
pushing the cover in with a
coin in the groove and
turning it clockwise until it
stops.
※Turning excessively may
cause malfunction.
Open Close
O-ring
mWhen the O-ring on the battery compartment cover is dirty or damaged, the water
resistance may be compromised.
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Inserting Batteries
The instrument is warranted for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is void if the instrument shows evidence
of the following. Send the included batteries as well if they are still in use.
・Having been disassembled by unauthorized personnel ・Damages to the sensor section and/or sample stage
・Water damage or having been dropped ・Leakage from batteries other than those included with the unit
・Having been misused and/or operated outside the environmental specifications
Repair services are available for a fee after the warranty expires.
Contact an ATAGO authorized service center for service and support.
（0～53％）
Store the instrument in a dry
place away from direct sunlight.
Exposure to humidity may cause
condensation inside, and exposure
to direct sunlight may cause the
plastic to warp.
・Cleaning Clean and dry the sensor area thoroughly after
use, leaving no sample residues or water.
〈For oily samples:〉
Remove oily residues with mild soap, and then, rinse with water.
・Storage Store the instrument away from direct sunlight at
a stable temperature with as little fluctuation as possible.
Read and follow all safety instructions before operating the instrument.
・When measuring hazardous materials, use proper safety procedures, materials, and clothing to avoid personal injury.
Anyone handling hazardous materials should understand its properties and its safety requirements.
・If the instrument is dropped or subjected to a strong impact, contact your supplier for inspection.
・Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble the instrument.
・Before use, carefully read the instruction manual and fully understand the function and operation for each part of the
instrument.
・ATAGO is not liable for any loss and damage caused by the measurement and use of this instrument.
・If this instrument is used to measure highly acidic samples, the sensor section and sample stage may be damaged, resulting
in inaccurate measurements.
・Do not use any metal tools when applying sample to the sensor section. The metal can damage the sensor section. If the
sensor section is scratched or damaged, inaccurate measurements will occur.
・When the unit needs to be washed, use water at a temperature not exceeding 50℃.
・Only use the specified battery type. Observe proper polarities, properly aligning the anodes and cathodes.
・Do not leave the instrument in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a heat source for any extended period of time.
・Do not change the ambient temperature of the instrument suddenly.
・Do not place the instrument where it will be subject to strong vibrations.
・Do not use the instrument where there are excessive amounts of dust.
・Do not store the instrument in an extremely cool area.
・Do not set or drop heavy objects on top of the instrument.
・Loosen the battery compartment cover for air transportation.
・The instrument is water-resistant, not waterproof, and should not be submerged.
Please have the serial number information ready when contacting a service center.
WARNING
CAUTION
Repair and Warranty
Storage and Maintenance
Safety Precautions
Measurement range
Resolution
Unit
LCD
Auto-Off Feature
Power supply
Temperature Conditions
0.01 to 500.00ｇ
0.01g
g, OZ, ozt, dwt, t, gn
LCD display with backlight
The scale will automatically turn off after 90 seconds of inactivity.
Two (2) AAA alkaline batteries (Do not use rechargable batteries.)
Ambient temperature: 10 to 30℃
Contents
Parts
How to Use the Digital Scale
Zero-setting and Weighing
Error Messages
Environmental conditions
Specifications
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All data history will be deleted from this instrument.
Caution Deleted data history can not be restored.
NA data history can not be selected.
(a) While pressing the START
button, press the ZERO button
two times.
(b) Quickly release
the START button.
START
button
ZERO
button
0 second 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds
2. Press the
START button.
Delete data
history
Delete data history
If not deleting
the data history.
* Press two times
within one second. End without
deleting the
data history.
1. Quickly (3 seconds or less) do the following button operation.
While powered
on…
(Example image)
Press the
ZERO
button.
20.4
12.3
dEL dEL
dEL
dEL
End
About Data Transmission Function
Measurement results
are recorded with
time stamps.
:
:
2017/08/17 09:30:45,12.3,20.4
2017/08/17 09:30:50,12.3,20.4
2017/08/17 09:30:55,12.4,20.4
This instrument is equipped with
NFC（Near Field Communication）technology.
Data history can be accessed by bringing PAL-NFC to
any Android devices, iPhone or PC-linked USB NFC
Reader/Writer* (in conformance to PC/SC specification).
*Operation tested with SONY USB NFC Reader
PaSoRi RC-S380.
Android devices
/ iPhone
Laptop or PC +
USB NFC Reader/Writer
Example of
data history
Install a software to readout the NFC tag ahead of time.
Preparation
(1) Software installation
(2) Date and time setting
NReset the date and time when batteries are removed for 24hours or more.
h Year hYear h Month h Day h Day h Hour h Minute h Minute
Confirm Confirm Confirm Confirm Confirm Confirm Confirm
10's place 10's place 10's place1's place 1's place 1's place
While powered on…
(Example image)
0 - 9 0 - 9 0 - 9 0 - 901 - 12 0 - 3 00 - 23 0 - 5
Press the ZERO button until the desired number is displayed.
*For "time", set the time in
24 hour notation
Confirm
99
17 99 12 31
24 60 （Seconds : Fixed 00）
Top right screen display during date and time set up
Year ：Month ：Day ：
Hour ：Minute ：
Pressing the ZERO button will change the number.
20.4
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Android devices / iPhone Laptop or PC +
USB NFC Reader/Writer
1. Launch NFC Reader (or other NFC tag reading app).
2. Position NFC on Android device
or iPhone to the
"R button" at the bottom portion of the PAL then bring
in contact.
*Do not move it.
(Hold for 1 second or more.)
*Do not move it.
(Hold for 1 second or more.)
Caution Bring PAL and Android devices,PAL and iPhone or PAL and USB NFC Reader/writer as close to each other
as possible. (Position it so that the distance between both devices are 5mm or less.)
NData history can be read out while PAL is powered off.
NData history readout will not delete the stored data history.
*NFC position on Android device or iPhone differs
to the model.
Data history readout
All recorded data stored in this instrument are read out.
* If data history is not read out, bring both in contact and move the one that is over the other device in
a forward and back or left and right in a small motion.
Set the date and time (year [the last two digits of the western calendar], month, date, time and minute) prior to data
history readout.
R
R
Press the START
button and ZERO
button for more
than 2 seconds
Caution Data history exceeding 100 will overwrite old activity
with new data, replacing the oldest recorded information first.
* Be sure to establish the PC and IC card reader/writer connection
in advance by setting up (and installing the driver) IC card
reader/writer.
* Data history can be read out by holding up the USB NFC
Reader/writer to the PAL unit.
1. Launch ATAGO Logger.
2. Bring the bottom part (where the "R button" is) of PAL in
contact with the NFC mark on the IC card reader/writer.
Android devices / iPhone Laptop or PC + USB NFC Reader/Writer
Data history can be exported to Microsoft(R) Excel (R)(for Windows(R))
using a PAL NFC software "ATAGO Logger (NFC)."
Applicable Application Software (app) "NFC Reader"
* If an NFC tag reader app is already installed on the
Android devices or iPhone, this app can be used. Back side of the body
Instrument’s serial number
Last 10 digits of NFC chip number (NFC’S serial
number)
You can use the NFC’S serial number to identify which
instrument the readings correspond to.
You can check the NFC chip number (serial number) by
using an app that can read the serial number.
Note: Not all NFC apps capture the NFC’S serial number
Suggested app: “NFC Tools”
Ａ0135897
667937Ｅ581
LLL : Lower limit error.
HHH : Upper limit error.
OOO : Zero setting complete.
AAA : Zero setting erroror
Calibration error.
CCC : Calibration Complete.
nnn : External light error.
ooo : Sugar / Acid Ratio Error.
Example of data history read out
0.00
2.1
1.3
---
AAA
---
1.9
6.9
ooo
5.86
9.46
---
---
---
13.68
3.90
LLL
12.3
12.3
AAA
---
OOO
26.9
26.9
20.5
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