ATAGO PAL-1 Digital Brix Refractometer for Fruit, Juice, and Beverage Testing (0–53%)
- Brix : 0.0 to 53.0 %
- Temperature: 10.0 to 100°C
- Sample size 2-3 drops
Accurate Brix Measurements for a Wide Range of Products
The Atago PAL-1 offers an extensive measurement range of Brix 0.0 to 53.0%, making it ideal for testing almost any fruit juice, food, or beverage. It performs exceptionally well with soups, sauces, ketchup, tomato sauce, low-sugar jams, marmalades, and more.
Seamless Data Management
The Atago PAL-1 comes equipped with a NFC (Near Field Communication) data transmission feature. You can easily retrieve data history by connecting the PAL-NFC to any Android device or using a USB NFC Reader linked to a PC, simplifying quality control and record keeping.
The Atago PAL-1 Refractometer is widely used by food and beverage producers, agricultural specialists, and laboratory technicians to measure sugar concentration in liquids. Digital refractometers determine Brix by analyzing how light refracts through a liquid, a method commonly used for quality control in juice, syrup, sauce, and beverage production as described in the Atago PAL-1 refractometer technical overview.
Professionals praise the PAL-1 for its fast measurements, delivering digital Brix readings in about three seconds with automatic temperature compensation for stable results. Its portable IP65-rated design allows easy cleaning and field use, providing reliable quality control during food processing and agricultural testing compared with traditional manual refractometers, as explained in the PAL-1 refractometer feature guide.
Ideal Applications
- Fruit orchards, produce markets, fruit stores
- Beverage manufacturing plants
- Food production facilities
- Confectioneries and bakery plants
Cleaning the Refractometer Prism
Key Features
- Compact and portable design
- Easy calibration using water
- Battery operated for convenient use
- Clear digital display
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) for accurate readings
- Compatible with high-temperature samples
- Minimizes external light interference
Brix Measurement Procedure
- Place 2-3 drops of the sample onto the prism surface
- Press the START key
- The Brix % value is displayed within 3 seconds
Complementary measurement tools from our precision instrumentation
The Refractometer for Ramen Soup / Sauces – PAL‑H, which is engineered for rapid, high‑temperature Brix analysis in culinary and process environments; the Brix refractometer PAL‑2, designed for robust sugar quantification in jams, juices, syrups, and honey; and the benchtop‑capable VEE GEE Abbe Refractometer Model C10, offering high‑precision refractive index and Brix measurements for liquids, plastics, and films. These instruments support industrial B2B quality control workflows across food & beverage, laboratory, and materials testing sectors.
Q&A
Can the Atago PAL-1 measure high-sugar jams?
Yes, the PAL-1 covers a wide Brix range up to 53%, making it suitable for low- to high-sugar jams and marmalades.
How do I transfer measurement data to my computer?
Data can be transmitted via NFC by connecting the PAL-NFC to an Android device or using a USB NFC Reader with a PC.
Is the Atago PAL-1 easy to clean?
Yes, the refractometer prism can be easily cleaned. A demonstration video is provided above for guidance.
Does it require frequent calibration?
Calibration is simple and can be done using water, ensuring consistent accuracy without much effort.
| Model | PAL-1 |
|---|---|
| Cat.No. | 3810 |
| Scale | Brix Temperature |
| Measurement Range | Brix : 0.0 to 53.0 % Temperature: 10.0 to 100°C |
| Resolution | Brix : 0.1% Temperature: 0.1ﾟC |
| Measurement Accuracy | Brix: ±0.2 % Temperature: ±1ﾟC |
| Temperature compensation range | 10 to 100 ﾟC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) |
| Ambient Temperature | 10 to 40ﾟC |
| Output | NFC Forum Type 4 Tag ISO/IEC 14443 Type A |
| Maximum number of data history | 100 |
| Output item | Date Time, Brix[%], Temp[degC] |
| Sample Volume | 0.3mL |
| Measurement Time | 3 seconds |
| Power Supply | 2 x AAA alkaline batteries |
| Battery Life | Approx. 11,000 times measurement (when alkaline batteries are used) |
| International Protection Class | IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. |
| Dimensions & Weight | 55(W)×31(D)×109(H)mm, 100g (Main Unit only) |
| Price | $USD 407.89 |
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