Refractometer for measuring sugar levels in fruits, vegetables, sauces, jams, etc
$USD 578.95
Atago -
PAL-alpha
Perfect for fruit orchards, juice assessments, and more
- Measurement in 3 seconds
- Extremely water-resistant (IP65)
The PAL-α is a special model with a wide brix range (0-85%) offered at a very reasonable price
Measure brix in any cooking components. Engineered with a waterproof capability, the PAL-α can be rinsed under flowing water
Made in Japan
ATAGO has an established reputation as a trusted brand and enjoys the fullest confidence of end-users, not only in Japan but also in 154 countries worldwide. They directly control the entire production process - designing, developing, assembling, and shipping. Their products are used in a variety of industries; from food and beverage processing, to petrochemicals and metalworking.
Perfect for fruit orchards, juices inspection and more
- Outdoors in the vegetable fields and fruit orchards
- Indoors for beverages (fruits juice, coffee, soft drink, etc) and foods (soy sauce, sauce, seasoning, soup, jam, marmalade, maple syrup, etc.)
- At fruit and vegetable packing facilities and in the supermarket
- At restaurants or shops
- At junior high schools, high schools, or universities as course material
Using PAL-α is easy
- Calibration with water only
- Measurement in 3 seconds
- Extremely water-resistant (IP65)
- Light & Compact, 100g
- Ergonomically designed for easy, one-handed operation
- Convenient storage case
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
- Designed with a strap holder option
| Model | PAL-α |
| Cat.No. | 3840 |
| Scale | Brix |
| Temperature | |
| Measurement Range | Brix : 0.0 to 85.0 % |
| Temperature: 10.0 to 100゚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 |
| Sample Volume | 0.3mL |
| Measurement Time | 3 seconds |
| Power Supply | 2 x AAA 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) |
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