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ATAGO PR-32a Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER
Palette Series
● PR-32α Cat.No.3405
● PR-101α Cat.No.3442
● PR-201α Cat.No.3452
● PR-301α Cat.No.3462
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
When a malfunction is suspected!
Malfunctions often come from low battery.
Check the battery first, and if the battery is low,
replace it with a new battery.
3442-E16

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  • Page 1 3442-E16 DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER Palette Series ● PR-32α Cat.No.3405 ● PR-101α Cat.No.3442 ● PR-201α Cat.No.3452 ● PR-301α Cat.No.3462 INSTRUCTION MANUAL When a malfunction is suspected! Malfunctions often come from low battery. Check the battery first, and if the battery is low, replace it with a new battery.
  • Page 2 Examples of Use User scale User scale Measure Brix (%) Cp.11 Cutting oil A Cutting oil A Easy Brix (%) measurement. Apply the sample This instrument can be used for various samples. "12.Methods of measurement for special samples" Press the （Cp.18）...
  • Page 3  Caution Be sure to read this caution before using the instrument . Durability of the body casing of this instrument The body casing of this instrument is made of "ABS resin." ◇ If this instrument is exposed to steam, there is a possibility that the body casing of the instrument may crack.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for use ............................. 4 Confirmation of package ........................... 7 Names and roles of each part ........................7 Inserting the battery ............................8 Zero setting (In case of PR-32α, PR-101α, PR-201α) ..............9 Standardization (In case of PR-301α) ....................10 Measurement ..............................

  • Page 5: Precautions For Use

    Do not attempt to repair, substance harmful to the subjected to a strong shock, have modify, or disassemble human body, be well it inspected by an ATAGO the instrument yourself. aware of its properties distributor. Improper servicing may and put on protective...
  • Page 6 ◇ The prism mounted on the sample stage that is in contact with a sample under measurement is a consumable item. ◇ Ensure that if use of the instrument has undesired effects on the consumption of the measured materials, etc., ATAGO shall not be held responsible for the result.
  • Page 7 Handling of battery  WARNING ◇ ◇ Make sure to use a specified battery or that Do not heat, shortcircuit, burn a battery or supplied with the instrument as an accessory. take it apart. If done so, it may cause burst or When loading the instrument with a battery, fire.

  • Page 8: Confirmation Of Package

     006P Alkaline Battery (9V) ........1  Instruction Manual (this book) ......1  Standard Liquid (only PR-301α) ..... 1 ATAGO's instruments are rigorously inspected to ensure each unit meets the highest standards of quality assurance. 3. Names and roles of each part...

  • Page 9: Inserting The Battery

    4. Inserting the battery  CAUTION ◇ When loading the instrument with a new battery, carefully do it not to make a mistake in connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery. If they are wrongly connected, it causes a trouble or damage of the refractometer.

  • Page 10: Zero Setting (In Case Of Pr-32Α, Pr-101Α, Pr-201Α)

    5. Zero setting (In case of PR-32α, PR-101α, PR-201α)  CAUTION ◇ The refractometer needs the "zero setting" (calibration) before it is used for the first time in a day. Moreover, if the ambient temperature changes during the daily work with the refractometer, it needs the zero setting again.

  • Page 11: Standardization (In Case Of Pr-301Α)

    6. Standardization (In case of PR-301α)  CAUTION ◇ Perform standardization with a standard liquid in a 18～25℃ environment. ◇ When the refractometer is used for the first time after purchase or the battery is replaced, make sure to perform the "zero setting"(standardization) for the refractometer.

  • Page 12: Measurement

    7. Measurement  WARNING ◇ When measuring a substance harmful to the human body, be well aware of its properties and put on protective gloves, mask, etc.  CAUTION ◇ Do not use any metallic implement for sampling because the metal tool possibly damages the prism surface.

  • Page 13: About Data Transmission Function

    8. About Data Transmission Function  CAUTION ◇ When the history of measured data reaches 100, no further measurements can be taken unless all 100 records are deleted. ◇ The data transmission function can be set to ON / OFF. 8-1.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Laptop or PC + USB NFC Reader/Writer Data history can be exported to Microsoft(R) Excel (R)(for Windows(R)) using a NFC software "ATAGO Logger (NFC)." * The app "ATAGO Logger (NFC)" is available for download : http://www.atago.net/ur/ Example of data history read out LLL : Lower limit error.

  • Page 15: Data History Readout

    Laptop or PC + USB NFC Reader/Writer 1. Launch ATAGO Logger. 2. Bring the center part (where the 'Palette' logo is) of this instrument in contact with the NFC mark on the IC card reader/writer.

  • Page 16: Delete Data History

    8-6. Delete data history 20.4℃ Full All data history will be deleted from this instrument. Deleted data history can not be restored. When the history of measured data reaches 100, no further measurements can be taken unless all 100 records are deleted. A data history can not be selected.

  • Page 17: Powering Off

    9. Powering off The instrument will turn itself off after approximately 2 minutes of inactivity. To manually turn it off, hold down the START/OFF Button for more than 2 seconds. 10. Error messages * Please refer to "13-7.Error message" （Cp.22）for the user scale functional-related error message display.

  • Page 18: Display Unit Of The Instrument

    11. Display unit of the instrument The instrument designed to measure concentration of liquid using the refraction of light. The "Refractive Index" is a unit which expresses the refraction of light. Individual substances have a value of Refractive Index of their own and the following substances have a value of Refractive Index at 20℃...

  • Page 19: Methods Of Measurement For Special Samples

    12. Methods of measurement for special samples (1) High/low temperature samples Table 12-1: Changes in prism and sample This instrument is equipped with a temperature temperature sensor under the prism Example: Applying a 10℃ sample to a 30℃ prism and it detects the temperature of the Prism temperature prism for automatic temperature compensation.

  • Page 20: User Scale Function

    13. User scale function 13-1. Introduction This instrument can display and button between 4 scales. Scale 1 is Brix (%). Scales 2, 3, and 4 are user scales. User scales use an offset function to calculate the converted concentration from the Brix value and directly display that value for various samples, such as water-soluble liquids used in metalworking, cleaning fluid, or various medicines, and other industrial liquids.

  • Page 21: How To Release The Scale Lock

    13-3. How to release the scale lock At the time of shipment the scale is set to Brix. When setting a conversion coefficient, release the scale lock. [1] is displayed. Press the SCALE button. Press the ZERO setting -1- is displayed. button and START/OFF button simultaneously.

  • Page 22: How To Set A Offset Function

    13-5. How to set a Offset Function The Offset Function can be used to multiply/add/subtract a fixed value to the instrument values. Setting values for "a" and "b" in the equation "y=ax + b" will enable the instrument to display adjusted values. y=ax + b y: adjusted value a: coefficient (multiplication)

  • Page 23: How To Measure

    13-6. How to measure Press the SCALE button to confirm the Example: Scale number 2 scale number. Clean the prism surface thoroughly. Apply a sample. Press the Flashes 3 times START/OFF Button. 20.3℃ 24.1 Example: measurement value display N Once the scale number is selected, the scale will remain selected even after the display is turned off.

  • Page 24: How To Change The Scales

    13-8. How to change the scales After taking a measurement, it is possible to button to the measurement values of other scales. N If the scale number is locked, release the scale lock. "13-3.How to release the scale lock"（Cp.20） When the SCALE Button is pressed, the scale number and measurement value will be displayed. Scale number Measurement value Scale number...

  • Page 25: Inspecting This Instrument

    ⑤ If the deviation is still ±0.2% or larger, contact your ATAGO distributor. ※How to make standard sucrose solution (20.0%) Use the following steps to make a standard sucrose solution.

  • Page 26: Storage And Maintenance

    15. Storage and maintenance    CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When the unit's Never clean the Do not leave the This is a precision body gets wet, wipe unit using a unit under direct instrument. off the moisture petroleum solvent. sunshine and close Do not drop or with dry cloth.

  • Page 27: Repair And Warranty

    ATAGO Service Center or the original seller for details. ● Performance parts for repair ATAGO will endeavor to secure the performance parts for repair up to seven years after manufacturing of this instrument is discontinued. Performance parts are those which are necessary to maintain the operation of this instrument.
  • Page 28 1810K Printed in Japan...

This manual is also suitable for:

Palette seriesPr-101aPr-201aPr-301a

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