Atago 3810 PAL-1 Digital Handheld Pocket Refractometer, 0.0 - 53.0% Brix Range

The Atago 3810 PAL-1 handheld, digital refractometer is a versatile instrument that fits in many pockets and offers a wide range of features. This refractometer measures Brix in the 0.0 to 53.0% range and temperature from 9.0 to 99.9 degrees Celsius, with automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and an external light interference (ELI) warning. The device also has an Ingress Protection (IP)-65 rating, making it dust and water-resistant.

Refractometers, also known as sugar meters, concentration meters, or Brix meters, are commonly used in various industries, including culinary, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, educational, geological, chemical, and ecological, as well as for water-testing applications. These instruments measure the refractive index of a solution, which is then converted to sugar concentration in units of percent by weight (% Brix, also known as degrees Brix).

The Atago 3810 PAL-1 features a lightweight (100g) and compact body (10.9 x 5.5 x 3.1cm) that fits easily in trouser and shirt pockets. The ergonomic design, with curved sides and rounded edges, allows for comfortable one-handed operation and pocket-friendly storage. The digital LCD displays the results in just three seconds.

The automatic temperature compensation (ATC) feature provides immediate and accurate calibration readings, regardless of the ambient temperature. The device can be calibrated using water, and it can measure high-temperature samples up to 99.9 degrees Celsius with ATC. The external light interference (ELI) feature displays a warning message when direct light is detected, helping to ensure accurate readings.

The sample stage and well shape are designed to prevent spilling, and the IP-65 rating means the refractometer can be washed under running water. The 3810 PAL-1 comes with a plastic protective carrying case for added convenience and protection.

Refractometers are versatile instruments used to determine the substance content in a sample, providing unit readings of substances such as Brix, salinity, and alcohol, as well as detecting chemical impurities and measuring the components of various samples, including industrial fluids. The refractive index, which is the ratio of the speed of light in empty space to the speed of light in a substance, is the key measurement used by refractometers.

Refractometers can operate using natural light or an external power source, such as batteries or electricity, and they can have either digital or analog reading displays, or a combination of both. Handheld, benchtop, and in-process refractometers are the main types, each suited for different applications and levels of accuracy.

Atago Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of the Atago 3810 PAL-1, has been producing analytical instruments, including refractometers, polarimeters, and saccharimeters, since 1940. The company's products are designed to comply with various industry standards, such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.

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