ATAGO PAL-1 Digital Hand-Held “Pocket” Refractometer – Brix 0.0–53.0%

The ATAGO PAL-1 Digital Hand-Held Pocket Refractometer is a compact digital refractometer designed for fast and accurate measurement of Brix concentration from 0.0 to 53.0%. It is suitable for measuring fruit juices, beverages, sauces, soups, jams and a variety of other liquid samples. Designed for convenient one-handed operation, the PAL-1 requires only 2–3 drops of sample and provides a measurement in approximately 3 seconds. The measured Brix value is displayed digitally, eliminating the need to interpret an analogue scale. The instrument incorporates Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) and is rated IP65 water resistant, allowing the sample area to be rinsed under running water after measurement. Its compact body weighs only approximately 100 g, making it suitable for both laboratory and field applications. Key Features Digital Brix measurement: 0.0–53.0% Brix. 0.1% Brix resolution with specified accuracy of ±0.2% Brix. Fast measurement: results in approximately 3 seconds. Small sample requirement: only 2–3 drops are needed. Digital LCD display: provides clear numerical results without manually reading an optical scale. Compact handheld design: approximately 55 × 31 × 109 mm. Lightweight: approximately 100 g for the main unit. IP65 water-resistant construction: suitable for rinsing/cleaning as permitted by the manufacturer. Simple operation: START and ZERO controls make routine measurements straightforward. Battery powered: uses 2 × AAA batteries. Portable: suitable for laboratory, production and field measurements. NFC-enabled PAL versions: ATAGO states that PAL models with NFC functionality can transfer measurement history to compatible Android devices or a PC using an NFC reader. Specifications Specification Details Brand ATAGO Model PAL-1 Catalogue No. 3810 Instrument Type Digital Pocket Refractometer Measurement Brix Measurement Range 0.0–53.0% Brix Resolution 0.1% Brix Accuracy ±0.2% Brix Sample Volume 2–3 drops Measurement Time Approx. 3 seconds Display Digital LCD Water Resistance IP65 Power Supply 2 × AAA batteries Dimensions 55 × 31 × 109 mm Weight Approx. 100 g