ATAGO PAL-LOOP 3842 User manual

Brix scale
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.
Automatic Temperature Compensation
The readings are corrected, based on the temperature of the prism, within the automatic temperature compensation range.
【 aution】
◇ Measurements may fluctuate with hot or cold samples. Wait for approximately 20 seconds to press the START button.
Measurements will stabilize once the instrument acclimates to the sample temperature.
Storage and Maintenance
Store the instrument in
a dry place away from
direct sunlight.
Exposure to humidity
and heat may damage
the instrument.
Do not use organic
solvents (paint
thinner, benzene,
gasoline, etc.) on the
plastic body case.
lean and dry the sample
stage thoroughly, following
the “leaning” instructions.
Store the unit away from
direct sunlight at a stable
temperature with as little
fluctuation as possible.
Repair and Warranty
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 prism and/or sample stage
• 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.
ontact an ATAGO authorized service center for service and support.
Please have the serial number information ready when contacting a service center.
Specifications
Measurement mode
(1) Regular (single measurement)
Sample volume At least 0.3mL
(2) Continuous (measure and display repeatedly)
Measurement time Approx. 3 seconds
Measurement range 0.0 to 8 .0% Brix Power supply Two (2) AAA alkaline batteries
(Automatic Temperature Compensation) Battery life Approx. 11,000 measurements
10.0 to 100℃ (when using alkaline batteries)
Resolution 0.1% Brix / 0.1℃ International IP6
Accuracy ±0.2% Brix / ±1℃ Protection class
Automatic temperature
compensation range
10 to 100℃ Dimensions
and weight
(W) x 31 (D) x 109 (H)mm,
100g (main unit only)
Ambient temperature range 10 to 40℃
The product is in conformity with the requirements of the EM Directive 2004/108/E .
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1702K Printed in Japan
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” Refractometer
PAL-LOOP
at.No.3842
3842-E06
Instruction Manual
Parts
Contents
Main unit.........1 Instruction Manual (this book) .....1 Calibration Re ort .. 1 AAA batteries ...........2
AAA alkaline batteries are included. Remove the tape from the battery compartment before inserting the batteries.
ATAGO instruments are rigorously inspected to ensure each unit meets the highest standards of quality assurance.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the instrument. Carefully read and follow all instructions. Keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Instructions
Read and follow all safety instructions before operating the instrument. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury or
property damage.
◇ 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.
◇ 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.
◇ Do not drop the instrument or subject it to strong physical shock.
◇ Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble the instrument.
◇ Carefully read this manual to have basic knowledge of the function of each component.
◇ ATAGO is not liable for any loss and damage caused by the measurement and use of this instrument.
◇ Some acids may corrode the glass prism and/or metal sample stage, which may cause erroneous measurements.
◇ Do not use metal tools, such as a spoon, as they may scratch the prism, resulting in erroneous measurements.
◇ Do not use water above 0℃ to rinse the instrument.
◇ Only use the specified battery type. Observe proper polarities, properly aligning the anodes and cathodes.
◇ Store the instrument away from direct sunlight/heat sources and excessive amounts of dust/debris.
◇ Do not expose the instrument to a rapid change in ambient temperature.
◇ Do not subject the instrument to strong vibration.
◇ Do not subject the instrument to extreme cold temperature.
◇ Do not place the instrument under anything heavy.
◇ Loosen the battery compartment cover for air transportation.
＜International Protection Classification IP6 ＞
◇ The instrument is water-resistant, not waterproof, and should not be submerged.
<Chemical Resistance of Body Case>
◇ The body case is made of PBT resin. Do not expose it to water vapor or solvents. See the list of “Solvents Harmful to Body Case.”
Press to take measurements and
hold down to turn off the display.
START button
Place and remove batteries
from here.
Battery com artment
Sam le stage
Apply water and samples on the glass prism
located in the center of the sample stage.
ZERO button
Press to perform zero-setting.
Lanyard hole
Measurement results, prism
temperature, and remaining battery
charge are displayed.
The displayed value is an example.
LCD

Zero-setting and Measurement
Zero-setting
【 aution】
◇ Zero-set the instrument at the beginning of each day before use as well as after replacing the batteries.
◇ Let water on the prism acclimate to the temperature of the instrument before zero-setting.
◇ When “AAA” is displayed, wipe the prism clean, apply water, and press the ZERO button again.
3.
Measurement : not 0.0%
Press the ZERO
button while the
water is on the
prism.
4.
Zero-setting is
complete when “000”
blinks
twice and then stops.
Measurement : 0.0%
1.
Wipe the prism clean and
apply about 0.3mL of tap water.
2.
Press the START
button, and after “---”
appears, the
measurement and the
prism temperature are
displayed.
The instrument is zero-set
correctly.
Proceed to measurement.
Wipe the prism clean with
tissue paper.
※Zero setting cannot be performed in the continuous measurement mode. Return to the regular mode by pressing the START
button for 2 seconds.
Measurement
【 aution】
◇ Do not use metal tools to apply samples on the prism as they may scratch the prism.
◇ Initial measurements may fluctuate with hot or cold samples. Wait for the instrument to acclimate to the sample temperature,
approximately 20 seconds, to press the START button. Alternatively, press the START button multiple times until
measurements become stable.
◇ Do not splash water above 50℃. The plastic may warp, which may compromise the water resistance.
•When measuring hot samples, place only the necessary amount and do not let it overflow from the sample stage well.
•When hot water is necessary to clean off hardened samples, use water-soaked gauze around the prism area and keep hot
water away from the body case.
◇ The displayed temperature is that of the prism and may not necessarily match the temperature of the sample.
Wipe the prism
clean and apply
about 0.3mL of
the sample.
<Regular Mode>
1.
Press the
START button
2.
After “---” appears, the
measurement and the prism
temperature are displayed.
3.
The instrument will
turn off automatically
after 3 minutes of
operation.
Battery indicator and temperature will
blink about 10 seconds before the
display turns off.
To continue measuring
Press and
hold the
START
button for
more than 1
second while
the display is blinking.
<Continuous Mode>
1.
Press the START
button for 2 seconds, and
"- -" will appear. Release
the START button as soon
as the measurement and
temperature are displayed.
※ To return to the regular
mode, press the START
button until "-S-"
appears.
2.
The
measurement will
start to blink. From
that point forward,
the measurement
and temperature
are measured and
displayed every
second.
To pause continuous
measurement, press and
hold the START button
until "-S-" appears.
The last value will remain
displayed.
To resume, press and hold the
START button until
"-C-" appears.
<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 4 seconds.
〈For oily/fatty samples〉
Try stirring the sample on the prism while measuring to improve the repeatability of oily/fatty samples.
Cleaning
Wipe off the sample, rinse with water, and wipe off the water to clean the sample stage thoroughly.
Dry the sample stage completely with dry tissues.
Error Messages
The following messages alert the user when an operation has failed.
The battery is low.
The prism temperature is below the temperature range.
The ERO button was pressed with nothing or
something other than water on the prism.
The prism temperature is above the temperature range.
The START button was pressed with nothing or
an insufficient amount of sample on the prism.
The sample has not acclimated to the prism surface
temperature. "ttt" will blink. The display will stop
blinking after 30 seconds if the sample is still too cold
or too hot.
Measurement will resume if a sample is placed on
the prism within 10 seconds. If no action is taken
within 10 seconds, "LLL" will be displayed.
The instrument is faulty.
(Replace the batteries. Contact ATAGO if this error
persists.)
The sample measured outside the measurement
range.
Too much light is entering the prism, and the
instrument cannot measure accurately.
(Shade the sample stage with your hand and take a
measurement again.)
Replacing the Batteries
【 aution】
◇
Fasten the battery compartment cover tightly to prevent water ingress or poor connection, which will
cause erroneous measurements. Push the cover in firmly and turn.
◇ When the O-ring on the cover is dirty or damaged, the water resistance may be compromised.
Lubricate the O-ring regularly (Figure 1)
◇ When the battery icon indicates the low power level (
), replace both batteries with a brand new
set of AAA alkaline batteries (1.5V).
◇ Static images may occasionally appear on L D. Such retained pixel charges do not indicate a faulty
display, consume the battery power, or affect the instrument’s performance in any way.
◇ heck the expiration dates on batteries before purchase.
◇ Zero-set the instrument after the batteries are replaced.
1.
Insert a coin in the
groove on the battery
compartment cover. Turn
the coin counterclockwise
to remove the cover.
2.
Insert batteries,
observing the correct
polarity.
3.
Align the cover and push
it down.
4.
lose the battery
compartment cover by
pushing the cover in with a
coin in the groove and turning
it clockwise until it stops.
Solvents Harmful to Body Case
1,2-Dichloroethane／Dichloromethane
Solvents that are harmful to the plastic body case include but not limited to the above substances.
Groove
Approx. 0.3mL of water
Approx.
2mm
lean oily residues with ethyl alcohol or mild soap, and then, rinse with water.
For oily samples:
Figure１
O-ring
Ethyl
alcohol
Mild
soap
Approx.
2mm
Approx. 0.3mL of sampl