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Ripeness
0~100%
NFC
PAL-HIKARi Ripeness
8460-E01
Introduction
Measurement tips and precautions
Replacing the Batteries
Error Meassages
Thank you for purchasing the instrument.
Read and follow all safety instructions
before operating the instrument.
Fairure to comply with the following instruc-
tions may result in personal injury or property
damages.
This instrument measures amount of light
absorbed by shining the light to the sample then
converts to ripeness to display.
Ripeness can be measured with no need to cut
and squeeze the samples.
This product was developed by utilizing the
research results of the National Agriculture and
Food Research Organization (NARO).
Place a sample, then
press the START button.
Press the
START button
Press the
side button
Press against a sample,
then press the side button.
The measurements are displayed.
＜
LCD Auto Shut-off
＞
The instrument will turn itself off
after 2 minutes of inactivity.
To manually turn it off, hold down
the START button for more than
3 seconds.
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
samples, be sure to let the samples
acclimate to the ambient temperature.
The instrument may not measure correctly
when there is water droplets, dust or
scar, and bruising soft spots.
Measure an area larger than 70mm in
diameter with no dents.
Be sure to avoid any spacing between
the sample and the outer cushion to
avoid the external light interference. If the
cushion is deteriorated, please replace it
with a brand new cushion. (Refer to “How
to change the cushion”)
Example for measurement value: Take
few measurements from the same
sample, then compute and use the
average.
●
Acclimate the sample and this
instrument to ambient temperature.
●
Clean the surface of the samples.
Do not measure the spoiled spots.
● Place the sample stage to the sample.
●
Ripeness
varies depending on the
measured area.
When there is an operation error or malfunction, the
below error message will show with alarm sound or alarm
vibration can for warning.
The battery is low.
Measurement was
taken for samples with
Brix lower than the
measurement range.
Measurement
was taken when
the unit’s
temperature was
5˚C or lower.
Measured when
the main unit’s
temperature is
exceeding 45
℃
.
Measurement
was taken when
t h e s a m p l e ’s
temperature was
5˚C or lower.
Measured when
t h e s a m p l e ’ s
temperature is
exceeding 45
℃
.
Measurement was
taken for samples with
Brix highter than the
measurement range.
The instrument is
faulty. Replace the
batteries. Contact
ATAGO if this error persists.
※
Main unit’s temperature
error will preferentially
display when the main unit’s
and sample’s temperatures
are both out of range.
When it is outside of temperature
compensation range.
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” IR Ripeness Meter
or
1. Insert a coin in the groove on the battery
compartment cover. Turn the coin
counterclockwise to remove the cover.
2. Insert two batteries
3. Align the cover and push it down.
4. Close the battery compartment cover by
pushing the cover in with a coin in the groove
and turning it clockwise until it stops.
Observe the correct polarity.
Groove
When the
cover is
open
When the
cover is
closed
・
About battery indicator
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.
Touch the sample and do not move.
Beep
Beep
Beep
Note
Measurement was
taken while the sample
stage was not in
contact with sample.
When correct measurements are
not achievable due to interference
from external light.
There is a temperature
difference between the
sample and the main
unit.
Parts
Contents
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Main unit
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1
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Instruction Manual(this book)
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1
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Inspection Report
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1
・C
ushion RS (for replacement)
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3
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AAA alkaline batteries
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2
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AAA alkaline batteries are included.
Remove the tape from the battery compartment before
closing the battery compartment cover. (Refer
to “Replacing the Batteries”)
Silicon cushion R
Light emitting part
Radiation
temperature
sensor
Cushion RS
Receiver
START button
Battery compartment
Side button
Sample stage
LCD
Menu button
Lanyard hole
⇒
Access now
In just-a-minute
1. It requires
only 1 minute!
Simply by answering questions, warranty period is extended from 1 year to 2 years.
2. ATAGO Logger NFC can also be downloaded at the same time.
(The registration page can be accessed from ATAGO website.)
From
1
year to
2
years
Free Extended Warranty
Measurement
Cat.No.8460
PAL-HIKARi Ripeness
Instruction Manual
Full
When the history of measured data reaches
100.
Turn OFF the NFC Function or Delete
Data History.
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