ATAGO PAL-Tea BLT/i 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.
Caution】
◇ 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.
Clean and dry the sample
stage thoroughly, following
the “Cleaning” 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.
Contact an ATAGO authorized service center for service and support.
Please have the serial number information ready when contacting a service center.
Specifications
Measurement range 0.00 to 25.00% Brix Automatic temperature 10 to 100℃
(Automatic Temperature Compensation) compensation range
10.0 to 100℃ Ambient temperature range 10 to 0 ℃
Output Bluetooth Ver .0 Sample volume 0.3 mL or more
Maximum communication range: 3 to 7 m Measurement time Approx 5 seconds (or longer until sample
Baudrate: 38. k/Data length: 8/Prity temperature stabilizes) 120 seconds of
bit: none RTS/CTS flow control/Stop continuous measurement
bit: 1 Power supply Size AAA alkaline batteries × 2
Transmit data: time, data, Temp, International Protection IP65 Water resistant
201 /05/30 15: 02: 21,1.23,23. class
Resolution 0.01% Brix / 0.1℃ Dimensions and weight 55 (W) x 31 (D) x 109 (H)mm,
Accuracy ±0.10% Brix / ±1℃ 100g (main unit only
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App Store is service mark of Apple Inc.
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1703K Printed in Japan
“Ｄｉｇｉｔａｌ Ｈａｎｄ-ｈｅｌｄ Pocket” Tea Refractometer
PAL- Tea BLT/i Cat. No. 4535i
4535i E01
Instruction Manual
Parts
300
Introduction
FCC Cｏｍｐｌｉａｎｃｅ Sｔａｔｅｍｅｎｔ
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 precau-
tionary measures and use protective equipment, Be aware of the haz-
ards 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 meas-
urement and use of this instrument.
Press to take measurements and hold
down to turn off the display.
START button
Measurement results, prism
temperature, and remaining battery
charge are displayed.
The displayed value is an example.
LCD Sample stage
Apply water and samples
on the glass prism
located in the center of
the sample stage.
ZERO button
Press to perform
zero-setting. Press and
hold to export data via
Bluetooth.
Lanyard hole
Place and remove batteries from here.
Battery compartment
START button + ZERO button
Press to set the date and time. Be
sure to set the date and time
before intial use.
Contents
Main unit ......................... 1
Instruction Manual .... 1
(this book)
Calibration Report....... 1
AAA batteries............... 2
AAA alkaline batteries are in-
cluded. Remove the tape from
the battery compartment before
inserting the batteries..
- Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which
- the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canada-Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation on this device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, for mobile
configurations, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
t
ransmitter.
MODEL: PAL-Tea (CONTAINS FCC ID: P00-WC69)
USA-Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
INFORMATION TO USER:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Pat 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can ra-
diate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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 50℃ 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 ex-
cessive 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 IP65>
The instrument is water-resistant, not waterproof, and should not be
submerged.
<Chemical Resistance of Body Case>
The body case is made of PC. Do not expose it to water vapor or sol-
vents.
The product is in conformity with the requirements of the EMC Directive 200 /108/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Patent Granted in Japan, United States, Germany, China and Taiwan.
ATAGO instruments are rigorously
inspected to ensure each unit
meets the highest standards of
quality assurance.

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Zero-set the instrument at the beginning of each day before use as well as after replacing the batteries.
Zero-setting
Zero-setting
Measurement
Number of measurements stored (Maximum: 100)02
Full
Press f. Press e
“000” blinks
twice.
Apply tap/
distilled water.
Zero-set correctly Proceed to Measurement
Zero-setting is complete
Measurement: not 0.00%
Wipe the
prism clean.
Press f.Apply sample.
Approx. 2 mm
Approx. 0.3 mL
of water
Approx. 0.3 mL
of sample
Approx. 2 mm
Wipe the
prism clean.
Zero-setting and Measurement
m
m
m
Initial measurements may fluctuate with hot or cold samples. Wait for
the instrument to acclimate to the sample temperature, approximately
20 seconds, to press . Alternatively, press multiple times
until measurements become stable.
The displayed temperature is that of the prism and may not necessarily
match the temperature of the sample.
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Wipe off the sample, rinse with water, and
wipe off the water to clean the sample
stage thoroughly.
Do not splash water above 50 ºC.
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.
Do not use metal tools to apply samples on the prism as they may scratch the
prism.
When the O-ring on the cover is
dirty or damaged, the water
resistance may be compromised.
Lubricate the O-ring regularly.
For oily samples:
Dry the sample stage completely
with dry tissues. Clean oily residues with ethyl alcohol or
mild soap, and then, rinse with water. Mild
soap
O-ring
Ethyl
alcohol
Press e until the
desired number is displayed.
Hold f
and e.
Year:
Hour:
Month:
Day:
Minute:
Seconds: Fixeｄ 00
Year Hour
ConfirmConfirmConfirmConfirmConfirm
Month Day Minute Display
Set date and time before exporting data.
Reset date and time if battery is taken out of the device for an extended period.
Failed to connect to Bluetooth or
data export error.
The prism temperature is above the
temperature range.
The instrument is faulty.
(Replace the batteries. Contact
ATAGO if this error persists.)
The sample is outside the
measurement range.
The prism temperature is below
the temperature 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.)
f was pressed with nothing
or an insufficient amount of sample
on the prism.
The following messages alert the user when an operation has failed.
The battery is low.
*
Date and time setting
Erorr Messages
Cleaning
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0.00
“---” flashes until measurements stabilize.
After “---” stops flashing, the measurement value and prism temperature are displayed continuously.
Measurement data Full. Oldest measurements
will be overwritten and replaced by new
measurements.
<Continuous measurement display> Example: 20.04%
The instrument will turn itself off after 2 minutes of continuous measurement,
〈Terminating measurement/Saving measurement values〉
1 2
Hold down f.Release once “StP” appears.
The last measurement is stored and displayed.
〈How to turn off〉
12
Hold down f.Release once “OFF” appears after “StP.”
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<Tip for stable measurement>
This model features the Mode-S technology for increased repeatability. For best results measuring hot or cold samples, stop the measurement once
measurements start to stabilize, and then press f again.
1Insert a coin in the groove on the
battery compartment cover.
Turn the coin counterclockwise
to remove the cover.
2Insert batteries, observing
the correct polarity.
3Align the cover and push
it down.
4Close the battery compartment cover by
pushing the cover in with a coin in the groove
and turning it clockwise until it stops.
Groove
e was pressed with nothing
or something other than water
on the prism.
Try stirring the sample on the sensor while
measuring to improve the
repeatability of oily/fatty samples.
Date and time setting is required when using for the first time.
【Caution】 All operations are disabled while the prism LED is flashing.
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03
---
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20.4
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Flashing→
Fixed display
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20.4
StP
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20
Proceed to Export data history
Continuous measurement
※The last measurement value taken just before the instrument is powered OFF will be saved.
※Pressing f or during continuous measurements will result in the last continuous measurement value being unsaved.
Measurement terminated