ATAGO PAL-HIKARi 3 MINi User manual

Measurement
Introduction
Measurement tips and precautions
Installing small sample stage S / Removing
Installing Outdoor Cover S / Removing
Offset Function
Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the instrument.
Read and follow all safety instructions before operating the instrument.
Fairure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury or property damages.
This instrument measures amount of light absorbed by shining the near infared light to the cherry tomatoes
then converts to Brix (sugar level) to display.
Brix (sugar level) can be measured with no need to cut and squeeze the cherry tomatoes.
Measurment variance may be seen depending on the variety and harvest timing. This instrument is equipped
with offset function to match the value in such cases.
・Do not aim it at a face when measuring.
・Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble the instrument.
・Before use, carefully read this instruction manual and fully understand the function and operation for
each part of the instrument.
・ATAGO is not liable for any or all damages as a result of use of the instrument for those other than its
intended purposes (measurement of Brix, of cherry tomatoes).
・Do not hit or protrude the light emitting or receiving section with a sharp object.
・ATAGO is not liable for any loss and damage caused by the measurement and use of this instrument.
・Do not expose the instrument to a rapid change in ambient temperature.
・Do not use the instrument where there is much dust.
・Do not subject the instrument to strong vibration.
・Do not place the instrument under anything heavy.
・If the instrument is dropped or subjected to a strong impact, contact your supplier for inspection.
・Loosen the battery compartment cover for air transportation.
WARNING
CAUTION
●Removal method
small sample stage S
Outdoor Cover S
Align the hole for the radiation
temperature sensor with the
radiation temperature sensor and
push the small sample stage S
straight. Pull the small sample stage S
straight up.
Hole for radiation
temperature sensor
Radiation
temperature sensor
●Installation method
●Removal method
●Installation method
Do not turn the small sample stage S after mounting. Measurement can not be performed
correctly if the hole for radiation temperature sensor and the radiation temperature sensor
are misaligned.
Note
Make sure to carry out the measurement with the small sample stage S installed. With
small sample stage S removed, correct measurement can not be performed.
Note
Fit the Outdoor
Cover S on to the
Small sample stage S.
When measuring outdoors or in a greenhouse, it is recommended to use the Outdoor Cover S as shown.
Pull off the
Outdoor Cover S
from the Small
sample stage S.
Make sure to carry out Installing Outdoor Cover S with the small sample stage S installed.
Note
Make a shade.
Use the Outdoor Cover S.
Make a shade.
Cat.No.5453
Parts
(Example)
Contents
・Main unit (with silicone cover)・・・・・・ 1
・Small sample stage S ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
・Outdoor Cover S ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
・Instruction Manual(this book) ・・・・・・ 1
・Inspection Report・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
・Silicon cushion (for replacement) ・・・ 2
・AAA alkaline batteries ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
※AAA alkaline batteries are included.
Instruction Manual
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” IR Brix Meter
QR code
5453-E04
The warranty period extension method 1 year 2 years
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.
Trouble scanning the code? Access this link https://www.atago.net/ur/index.php?l=en
This function modifies the measurement value by a constant. Use this function to match the
measurement value to the refractometer (Brix meter).
How to set addition/subtraction number [Range:-9.9～9.9]
1. Hold down menu while
it is turned on.
（While the measurement is
displayed.）
2. Press menu to select
either addition or
subtraction.
No plus sign will be displayed.
Current
addition/subtraction
number is displayed
and “-“ will flash.
3. Press START
to confirm.
4. Enter the addition/subtraction
number.
The first digit:
Press menu to
changethe number.
Press START to
confirm and move
to the next digit.
The second digit:
Press menu to
change the number.
5.
Press START to confirm the
addition/subtraction number.
The entered
addition/subtraction
number will flash
first then remains
lit once confirmed.
(Example)
Press START or side
button to begin
measuring
・Screen image during
measurement when
offset is on.
The first digit :
0 to9
The
second digit :
0 to9
(Example)
（Example）
（Example）
Small sample
stage S
Silicon cushion
Radiation
temperature
sensor
Light emitting
part
Receiver
Sample stage with
small sample stage S removed
Side button
LCD
menu button
When the small sample stage S is attached
Lanyard hole
START button
Battery
compartment
Note Place the cherry tomatoes in the orientation
shown in the figure (or place against it).
Stem on
the top
Press the
START button
Beep
Beep Position the cherry tomatoes
so that it covers the radiation
temperature sensor hole.
Place a cherry tomatoes,
then press the START button.
Press against a cherry tomatoes,
then press the side button.
or Press the
side button
Beep
＜LCD Auto Shut-off＞
The instrument will turn itself off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To manually turn it off, hold down
the START button for more than 3 seconds.
Depending on the variety, there may be a difference between the refractometer (sugar meter) and the
measured value. Please confirm the difference from the value measured with your refractometer (PAL
- 0 of the set when purchasing IR Brix Meter x Brix Meter) and use the offset function as necessary.
(Refer to “Offset Function” )
Not keeping a cherry
tomatoes berry still while
measuring will result in
inaccurate measurements.
Touch the cherry
tomatoes and do
not move.
The selected scale
number is displayed.
The measurements
are displayed.
Measure a cherry tomatoes berry
where it is bunched together.
PAL- HIKARi 3 MINi
How to Select a Scale Number
Select the scale number according to the kind of tomatoes to be measured.
1. Hold down side button
while it is turned on. 2.Press menu to select either 1 or 2. 3.
Press START to confirm
the scale number.
(Example)
Flash Light up
(Example)
Flash Light up
（While the measurement is displayed.）
Cherry Tomatoes Medium Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes＆Medium Tomatoes
Recommended
sample size is
15 to 25 mm
Recommended
sample size is
25 to 50 mm
＝
6.7
7.1+6.7+6.4
3
7.1
6.7
6.4
6.7
7.4
●Acclimate the cherry tomatoes and this
instrument to ambient temperature.
The temperature difference between the
surface and the inside of the cherry tomatoes,
and temperature difference between this
instrument and the cherry tomatoes may
affect the measurement values.
Especially when measuring refrigerated cherry
tomatoes, be sure to let the cherry tomatoes
acclimate to the ambient temperature.
●Clean the surface of the cherry
tomatoes.
Do not measure the spoiled spots.
The instrument may not measure correctly
when there is water droplets, dust or scar, and
bruising soft spots.
●Place the sample stage to the cherry
tomatoes.
Recommended sample size is 15 mm
or more in diameter.
Measure the part where there is no dent with
diameter that is 15 mm or more.
Be sure to avoid any spacing between the
cherry tomatoes and the silicon cushion to
avoid the external light interference. If the
silicon cushion is deteriorated, please replace
it with a brand new silicon cushion. (Refer to
“How to change the silicon cushion”)
●Avoid interference from sunlight
Exposure to sunlight may result in faulty
measurement. （Refer to “Error Measages”)
Avoid sunlight when measuring outside or in
the greenhouse.
When measuring outdoors or in a greenhouse,
it is recommended to use the Outdoor Cover
S.
●Sugar level varies depending on the
measured area.
Example for measurement value: Take few
measurements from the same cherry
tomatoes, then compute and use the average.
●When taking measurements, avoid
changing external light intensity.
If the intensity of external light changes, it will
result in inaccurate measurements.
Same serial number
For default ： Press the side button while setting up the Off-Set feature.

Replacing the Batteries
Error Meassages
Brix scale
When the measured values are off
Cleaning
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Alarm Sound
Never splash
water on the
unit.
Do not use organic
solvents (paint thinner,
benzene, gasoline,
etc.) on the plastic
body case.
The measurement values are temperature dependent. This unit is equipped with automatic
temperature compensation to correct the readings that are within the range to display
measurement value at 20℃.
The unit displays temperature at the cherry tomatoes surface.
FullWhen the history of measured data
reaches 100. Turn OFF the NFC
Function or Delete Data History.
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.
①Are there any difference between the cherry tomatoes, unit, and ambient temperature?
②Are there any water droplets or soiled area in the measurement section? Is the cherry tomatoes
spoiled?
③Does the cherry tomatoes and silicon cushion have a good contact? Especially when using
the side key, is it out of alignment?
④Interference by sunlight
⑤Are there any difference depending on measured section?
①～⑤ → Refer to “Measurement tips and precautions”
⑥Are there any damages or soil on the light emitting or receiving section? → Refer to
“Cleaning”
If light emitting or receiving section is damaged or soiled, contact ATAGO.
⑦Is the silicon cushion wet? → Refer to “Cleaning”
Replace silicon cushion to a new one if there is any deterioration. → Refer to “How to
Change the Silicon cushion”
⑧Check the offset feature → Refer to “Offset Function”
・To clean the main body, use a wetted tissue or soft cloth.
· Small sample stage S can be removed and washed with water.
Completely dry the silicon cushion area.
Avoid using ethyl alcohol. It may compromise the adhesion on the silicon cushion.
Remove when radiation temperature sensor is dirty.
The Outdoor Cover S and the Silicone Cover can be replaced.
Please contact ATAGO.
RE-39009 Outdoor Cover S.
RE-39415 JORDAN for PAL-HIKARi(Silicon Cover)
How to Change the Silicon cushion
Note
Gasoline
Storage
Repair and Warranty
Specifications
Measurement items
Measurement range
Resolution
Measurement accuracy
Repeatability
Automatic temperature
compensation range
Ambient temperature range
Measurement time
Backlight
Power supply
International Protection class
Dimensions and weight
Cherry Tomatoes (Recommended sample size is 15 to 25 mm in diameter.)
Medium Tomatoes (Recommended sample size is 25 to 50 mm in diameter.)
Brix 3 to 15.0%
Temperature 10.0 to 45.0℃
Brix 0.1% Temperature 0.1℃
Brix±1.5%(15.0～35.0℃)＊
Temperature
± 1℃
Brix
± 1%
15.0～35.0℃
15 to 35℃
Approx. 1 second
The backlight stays on for 30 seconds then turns off after 30 seconds.
The backlight is off when measurements are taken.
Two (2) AAA alkaline batteries
IP64
61(W) x 64 (D) x 115 (H)mm, 153g (main unit and small sample stage S only)
Do not keep:
●
In a hot and humid place ●
Close to a heater
●
In direct sun light ●
Extreme low temperature
●
Inside a closed car
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
・Water damage or having been dropped
・Having been misused and/or operated outside the environmental specifications
・Leakage from batteries other than those included with the unit
Repair services are available for a fee after the warranty expires.
Contact an ATAGO authorized service center for service and support.
ATAGO instruments are rigorously inspected to ensure each unit meets the highest standards of quality assurance.
＊Cherry tomatoes varieties and measurement environment may affect accuracy.
＊Medium tomatoes varieties and measurement environment may affect accuracy.
Maximum number
of data history
Output
100
NFC Forum Type 4 Tag ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
Output category：Date Time, Brix [%], Temp [degC]
(e.g.) 2017/08/17 09:30:45, 12.3, 20.4
Measurement was taken when the
unit’s temperature was 9℃ or
lower.
Measured when the main
unit’s temperature is
exceeding 45℃.
Measurement was taken when the
cherry tomatoes’s temperature was
9℃or lower.
Measured when the cherry
tomatoes’s temperature is
exceeding 45℃.
When it is outside of temperature
compensation range.
※Main unit’s temperature error will
preferentially display when the main unit’s
and cherry tomatoes’temperatures are both
out of range.
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.
Observe the correct polarity.
Note
When the cover
is open
When the cover
is closed
・About battery indicator
When the battery icon indicates the low
power level , replace both batteries with
a brand new set of AAA alkaline
batteries (1.5V).
* Check the expiration dates on
batteries before purchase.
The battery is low.
Measurement was taken for cherry tomatoes
with Brix lower than the measurement range.
Measurement was taken for cherry tomatoes
with Brix highter than the measurement range.
Measurement was taken while the sample stage
was not in contact cherry tomatoes.
When correct measurements are not achievable
due to interference from external light.→Refer
to “Measurement tips and precautions”
The instrument is faulty.
Replace the batteries. Contact ATAGO if
this error persists.
Groove
When there is an operation error or malfunction, the below error message will show with alarm
sound for warning.
There is a temperature difference between the
cherry tomatoes and the main unit.
Buzzer sound can be set to alarm when measurement error is displayed or at the beginning and end of measurement.
How to turn ON/OFF the buzzer sound
1. Press and hold menu then press the
side button while it is turned on.
3. While pressing menu, use the side button
to select ON/OFF.
2. Release the side button while
continuing to press menu.
Press START or
side button to
begin measuring.
Do not press menu for 5 seconds or more
before pressing the side button. Holding
menu will activate the addition/subtraction
number setting.
Current setting for buzzer
sound ON/OFF will display.
Buzzer sound ON/OFF will flash first
then remains lit once confirmed.
Note
4.Release finger from menu.
Confirm setting.
Pressing the side button will switch it between ON/OFF.
The silicon cushion of the small sample stage S can be replaced.
Please contact ATAGO.
RE-39008 Spare silicon cushion S (2pieces)
１.Remove the old silicon cushion from the small sample
stage S.
２.Peel the paper backing off the sticker. Place the silicon
cushion on the small sample stage S.
Do not block hole for radiation temperature sensor
with the silicon cushion.
Side button
* Keep menu pressed until step 3 is completed.
(Example)
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Hole for radiation
temperature sensor
Silicon cushion