ATAGO PAL- HIKARi 51 Instruction Manual

8551-E02
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Digital Hand-held "Pocket" IR Brix Meter
PAL- HIKARi 51
Instruction Manual
Cat.No.8551
Measurement
Press against a sample,
then press the side button.
Press the
side button
Touch the sample and do not move.
The measurements are displayed.
Beep
18.3
Depending on the variety, there may be a difference between the refractometer
(sugar meter) and the measured value. Please confirm the difference from the value
measured with your refractometer (PAL - 0 of the set when purchasing IR Brix Meter
x Brix Meter) and use the offset function as necessary. (Refer to "Offset Function" )

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the instrument.
Read and follow all safety instructions before
operating the instrument.
Fairure to comply with the following instructions may
result in personal injury or property damages.
This instrument measures amount of light absorbed by
shining the near infared light to the sample then
converts to Brix (sugar level) to display.
Brix (sugar level) can be measured with no need to cut
and squeeze the samples.
Measurment variance may be seen depending on the
variety and harvest timing. This instrument is equipped
with offset function to match the value in such cases.
Place the sample on the Cushion RS
Triple.
Make sure that the sample and the
Cushion RS Triple seal properly.
Peel corn husk.
A c c l i m a t e t h e s a m p l e a n d t h i s
●
instrument to ambient temperature.
The temperature difference between the
surface and the inside of the sample, and
temperature difference between this
instrument and the sample may affect the
measurement values.
Especially when measuring refrigerated
Beep
samples, be sure to let the samples
acclimate to the ambient temperature.
Clean the surface of the samples.
●
Do not measure the spoiled spots.
The instrument may not measure correctly
when there is water droplets, dust or scar,
and bruising soft spots.
● Place the sample stage to the sample.
Be sure to avoid any spacing between the
sample and the outer cushion to avoid the
external light interference. If the cushion is
＜LCD Auto Shut-off＞
deteriorated, please replace it with a brand
The instrument will turn itself off
new cushion. (Refer to "How to change the
after 30 seconds of inactivity.
cushion")
To manually turn it off, hold down
the START button for more than
Sugar level varies depending on
●
3 seconds.
the measured area.
Example for measurement value: Take few
measurements from the same sample,
then compute and use the average.
Light emitting part
Radiation
temperature
sensor
QR code
Cushion RS
Triple
Receiver
START button
Battery compartment
Contents
・Main unit (with silicone cover)
・Instruction Manual (this book)
・Inspection Report
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・Cushion RS (for replacement)
Triple
・AAA alkaline batteries
※AAA alkaline batteries are included.
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Measurement tips and precautions

17.7
18.4
18.2
Parts
1. Insert a coin in the groove on the battery
Side button
compartment cover. Turn the coin
counterclockwise to remove the cover.
Sample stage
2. Insert two batteries
Observe the correct polarity.
Note
LCD
3. Align the cover and push it down.
Menu button
Lanyard hole
4. Close the battery compartment cover by
pushing the cover in with a coin in the groove
and turning it clockwise until it stops.
When the
cover is
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open
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2
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・ About battery indicator
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When the battery icon indicates the low power
level , replace both batteries with a brand new
set of AAA alkaline batteries (1.5V).
* Check the expiration dates on batteries before
purchase.
When there is an operation error or malfunction, the
below error message will show with alarm sound or alarm
vibration can for warning.
contact with sample.
When correct measurements are
not achievable due to interference
from external light.
Replace the batteries. Contact
17.7+18.2+18.4 ATAGO if this error persists.
＝ 18.1
3
Full
（Example）

Replacing the Batteries

Groove
When the
cover is
closed
Error Meassages
The battery is low.
When it is outside of temperature
compensation range.
Main unit' s temperature
Measurement was
※
error will preferentially
taken for samples with
display when the main unit's
Brix lower than the
and samples' temperatures
measurement range.
are both out of range.
Measurement was
taken for samples with
Measurement
Brix highter than the
was taken when
measurement range.
the unit' s
temperature was
Measurement was
4˚C or lower.
taken while the sample
s t a g e w a s n o t i n
Measured when
the main unit's
temperature is
exceeding 45℃.
Measurement was
There is a temperature
taken when the
difference between the
sample' s temperature
sample and the main
was 4˚C or lower.
unit.
Measured when
The instrument is
t h e s a m p l e ' s
faulty.
temperature is
exceeding 45℃.
When the history of measured data reaches
100. Turn OFF the NFC Function or Delete
Data History.