N
Calibration automatically recognizes 2.50%, 9.00%, 15.00%.
3.
Press the
ZERO button
2.
Press the
START button
L L L
20.4
℃
Brix
0.0 0
Salt
0 0 0
Brix
0.0
Brix
0.0 0
Salt
20.4
℃
20.4
℃
0 0 0
Salt
20.4
℃
- - -
2.
Apply the
sample.
3.
Measurements
6.
Brix and Salt measurements
[１]Input the true value
4.
Low Sodium
index
Parts
Measurement Principles
Preparation①Zero-setting
Creating User Scales
Preparation
Brix and Salt
Measurements
Measurement : not 0.00%
Measurement : 0.00%
Flash
Light up
Flash
Light up
Std
USr1 (Ur1)
USr2 (Ur2)
USr3 (Ur3)
USr4 (Ur4)
USr5 (Ur5)
Soup
N
Perform after Select a Scale Number
N
No operation for 5 minutes.
Automatic power off.
N
Do not use alcohol.
N
The Salt meter, which measures electrical
conductivity, requires dilution for foods with Brix
(Brix) 6% or higher. If the undiluted solution is
measured as it is, it will be lower than the actual Salt
value.
The PAL-BX | SALT + 5 user scale enables salt
measurement of undiluted products.
Measure Brix and Salt at the same time.
Creating User Scales
・Brix：Sample not enough.
・Temperature：Below the range.
L L L
・Brix：Zero-setting with other than water.
・Salt：Calibration with other than reference
solution.
A A A
H H H
・Creating user scales error.
E r r
・Brix ：Too Bright. Shade the sample stage
with your hand.
・Above the measurement range.
n n n
・Low sodium index error.
o o o
・The battery is low.
Lo
Error Messages
0.0 61
20.4
℃
Ｒａｔｉｏ
Press
the START
button
Press the Heart
button
Low Sodium index
Results
---Flash
25.3
0.8 7
Salt
20.4
℃
- - -
Brix
Salt
Brix
- - -
- - -
Brix
Salt
Std
Std display
Std display
2.
Clean with a
mild soap, and rinse
well with water.
3.
Dry the area with
tissues thoroughly.
1.
Wipe off the
sample.
Cleaning
00.00
Ur1
１. Press the START and heart
buttons simultaneously.
2. True value setting
A undiluted solution
B dilution 1
Brix / Salt between A and B
C dilution 2
Brix 6% or less
Salt 1-2%
Automatic calculation of true value
Input the true value
Making Dilutions（Example of 10-fold dilution）
Sample Brix （Ａ>Ｂ>Ｃ）
2. Add water
1.Place of sample.
3.
Gently stir.
Dilute by weight
00.00
Ur1
10g of
sample.
90g of
water.
std
Usr2
sEt
USr1
Ur display
For [１]
For [１]
[4]Measurement of Dilution 2 sample. (C) Creating User Scales
C
Ur1
3. Measurement and
Creating User Scales
5.20
0.9 4
Salt
Ur1
Brix
L L L
E r r
Ur1
Brix
E r r
Ur1
Brix
E n d
Ur1
User scale completed
Not Brix Ａ>B>C
Measurement error
[3]Measurement of Dilution 1 sample. (B)
8.25
1.14
Salt
Ur1
b
Ur1
2. Apply the
Dilution 1
sample.
3. Measurement
1. Clean the
sensor
2. Apply the
Dilution 2
sample.
1. Clean the
sensor
Brix
Confirm the
dilution 1
sample.
[2]Measurement of undiluted solution (A)
32.5
2.00
Salt
Salt
Ur1
A
Ur1
2. Apply the
undiluted
sample
3.
Measurement:
1. Clean the
sensor
0.6mL
以上
Brix
Confirm the
undiluted
sample.
5.3
1.2 7
Salt
20.4
℃
- - -
- - -
Brix
Salt
OFS
2.
Apply the
sample.
3.
Measurements
Brix and Salt measurements
Brix and Salt
Measurements
Sample Preparation
Brix
5.3
1.2 7
Salt
20.4
℃
Brix
Press
the START
button
Results
---Flash
[2]Salt：
Checking with Reference Solution
（
NaCl Solution
2.50%、9.00%、15.00%）
1. Clean the
sensor
Flash
2.50％
9.00％
15.00％
When there is any doubt regarding accuracy of measurement results,
adjust the reference value according to the following procedure.
N
The reference solution is available from ATAGO.
[3]Salt：
Calibration
1.Salt：
Calibration
Calibration is complete
20.4
℃
c0.25
Salt
20.4
℃
c9.00
Salt
20.4
℃
c15.0
Salt
20.4
℃
C C C
Salt
3. Press the START button
2. Apply the
reference
solution.
Salt：Checking with Reference Solution
Apply the reference solution.
Press the START and ZERO
buttons simultaneously.
[1]Salt：
Zero-setting
1. Clean the
sensor
2.
Salt: Zero-setting
ゼロ
4.
0 0 0
Brix
0 0 0
Salt
20.4
℃
0 0 0
Salt
Flash
Light up
Press the ZERO button
(with nothing on the
sensor) to zero-set.
2.3
2.5 0
Salt
20.4
℃
- - -
- - -
Brix
Salt
Brix
---Flash
Salt：2.50±0.13
9.00±0.45
15.00±1.50
Within standard value range
Part No. RE-120250 NaCl Solution 2.50％
Part No. RE-120900 NaCl Solution 9.00％
Part No. RE-121500 NaCl Solution 15.00％
Measure Brix and Salt at the
same time!
Save time and space.
It’s even equipped with a data
communication function!
4921-E01
PAL-
BX|
SALT
Cat. No. 4921
Brix:
The number of g of sucrose contained in 100 g
of sucrose solution. Equal Brix%. Brix of soluble
solids. With automatic temperature compensation.
Salt:
The number of grams of salt contained in 100 g
of saline solution. Also known as Salt or Salt Brix.
Salt (Std scale):
Used for salt solution and
miso soup. With automatic temperature compensation.
Salt (USr scale):
User scale of USr1 to USr5.
After creating the user scale, it is possible to
measure soy sauce and sauce with the undiluted solu-
tion. With automatic temperature compensation.
Salt reduction index:
Salt ÷ Brix. Brix to
Salt ratio.
About scale
03.25
Ur1
3. Confirm
03.25
Ur1
Flash
Confirm
4.
Apply tap
water.
5.
Press
the START
button.
Brix: Zero-setting
Brix: Zero-setting
Salt: Zero-setting
－Zero-setting is required.－
Press the ZERO button.
The instrument is
zero-set correctly.
Press the START
button.
Measurement: not 0.0 Brix
Measurement: 0.0 Brix
Proceed to
measurement.
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From
1
year to
2
years
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.
Access now
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(The registration page can be
accessed from ATAGO website.)
Rub strongly with
dry tissue paper
Press
the START
button
Press
the START
button
Press
the START
button
Press
the START
button
Press
the START
button
START to confirm and move to the next digit.
ZERO to change the number.
In case of 00.00
Automatic calculation
of true value
At least 0.6mL
At least 0.6mL
At least 0.6mL
Calibration is required.
The instrument is
calibrated correctly,
Wash under running water (<50℃).
Do not submerge
in water.
R
Instruction Manual
tape
MADE IN JAPAN
-
+
Remove the tape from the battery
compartment and close the cover.
m
The cover must be closed properly to
maintain water resistance. Keep the
batteries in during storage.
Closed
Open
OP
EN
CLO
SE
OPE
N
CLOSE
Preparation② Select a Scale Number.
Ｓｃａｌｅ Number List
2.
Select a Scale Number.
3.
Press the Heart
button to confirm
the selection.
1.
Press and hold
the Heart button
for 5 seconds
(while the unit
is powered on).
Use the ZERO
button to move the
number upward.
Use the START
button to move the
number downward.
Scale Number display
Scale Number display
SET display
1.
Clean the
sensor.
1.
Clean the sensor
(with nothing on
the sensor).
At least 0.6mL
1.
Clean the
sensor.
At least 0.6mL
At least 0.6mL
The instrument is
zero-set correctly.
※Recommended on a daily basis.
Mild
soap
LCD
START Button
Heart Button
Battery Compartment
ZERO Button
Lanyard Hole
Making Dilutions
③Multiply the reading by 10 (dilution factor).
Example: A 10% dilution measures 0.90%
②Measure the dilution.
①Dissolve 10g of sample in 90.0g of
water. Stir until the sample is
dissolved completely.
This instrument uses the electric conductivity method to measure and display salt
concentrations % (g/100g).
When complex samples containing ingredients other than salt are measured, the
conductivity readings may be different from readings by other methods.
Always dilute a complex sample to 10% by weight when its Brix exceeds 6%.
Brix is a measurement of the total dissolved solids (TDS) in a solution and measured
by a refractometer. Check the Brix of you sample with a refractometer. For optimum
results, it is recommended to dilute complex samples that are 6% Brix or higher.
The actual salt concentration is 9.0%.
×10 (dilution factor)＝9.0%
Min. 0.6mL
Approx.
2mm
Sample 10g
Water 90g
Drinkable as is (less than 6% Brix)
⇒No dilution is necessary
Liquid condiments (over 6% Brix,
over 10% salt, and high in
non-salt components)
Soy sauce, Worcester sauce, etc.
⇒Please dilute.
C
See “Making Dilutions”
Paste
Mayonnaise, miso paste, ketchup,
etc.
⇒Please dilute.
C
See “Making Dilutions”
Solid food
Pickles, ham, cheese, chips, etc.
⇒Please mince/grind and dilute.
C
See “Making Dilutions”
※Wait for approx. 5 minutes for
the solids to settle to the
bottom and measure the clear
liquid on top.
Soy sauce, Worcester sauce, etc.
(approx. 30-40% Brix)
℃
Measurement
Examples
Tomato puree 1.7%
Ketchup 3.0%
BBQ sauce 4.8%
Oyster sauce 9.4%
Salmon 2.4%
Salted cod roe 5.2%
Potage 1.2%
Miso soup 0.9%
Soy sauce 13.0%
Mayonnaise 1.6%
Pickled radish 3.6%
Pickles 1.7%
Ham 1.1%
Sausage 0.8%
Noodle soup 1.4%
Curry 1.6%
Gouda 0.9%
Butter 0.1%
Crackers 2.3%
Chips 1.4%
(Test data by ATAGO)
y: titration readings
x: PAL-SALT readings
a: coefficient
(multiplication)
b: addition/subtraction
number
(y)
(x)
Offset Function
①Hold down ZERO for approx. 5 seconds while it is
turned on.
“
b
” will appear.
②Press ZERO to select either addition (
b
)
or subtraction (-
b
).
③Press START to confirm.
For addition/subtraction (b) [Range: -10.00 to +10.00]
For coefficient (a) [Range: 0.01 to 10.00]
④Enter the addition/subtraction number.
ZERO to change the number:
0
,
1
,
2
, …,
8
,
9
,
A
,
0
,
1
,
2
…
START to confirm and move to the next
decimal place.
When the 1st place is confirmed with “
A
,”
the number selections for the decimal places
are skipped.
⑥Enter the coefficient.
ZERO to change the number:
0
,
1
,
2
, …,
8
,
9
,
A
,
0
,
1
,
2
…
START to confirm and move to the next
decimal place.
When the 1st place is confirmed with “
A
,”
the number selections for the decimal
places are skipped.
⑦Press START to confirm the
coefficient.
1
2
3
℃
Discrepancies with Mohr Method
Due to the difference in measurement principles, readings
from the conductivity salt meters may not match up exactly
with the readings by titration for certain samples. However,
correlation between the two testing methods can be seen.
Offset feature use #2
Create a conversion chart between the two testing methods.
8
7
6
5
4
3.5
7.5
6.5
5.5
4.5
An example of conversion chart
ｙ = a x + b
Offset feature use #1
Input a coefficient (a) of 10, and the value multiplied by 10
will be displayed.
Displayed value
No plus sign will
be displayed.
For addition, only
“
b
” will appear.
Offset “b” =
addition of 0.30
<example>
※To disable the Offset feature, set the Offset value to factory default
value (a:1.00, b:0.00).
※The measurement range is shifted according to the offset settings.
※Screen images when offset is on
“
A
” appears in the
1st place only, and
it means “10.”
1
2
3
⑤Press START to confirm the
addition/subtraction number.
Next is to program a coefficient.
During
measurement
Water after
zero-setting
0.0 0
a
1.0 0
Discrepancies with titration
Due to the difference in measurement principles,
readings from the instrument may not match up
exactly with the readings by titration for certain
samples. However, correlation between the two
testing methods can be seen.
For addition/subtraction (b) [Range: -10.00 to 10.00]
For coefficient (a) [Range: 0.50 to 5.00]
0.0 0
-b
0.0 0
a
1.0 0
L L L
20.4
℃
Brix%
0.3 0
Salt
0.0
OFS
Brix%
---
Salt
b
-b
1.
Hold down
ZERO while it is
turned on.
(At measured
value displaying)
2.
Press ZERO to
select either
addition (b) or
subtraction (-b).
“
b
” will appear
3.
Press START
to confirm.
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.35
0.75
0.65
0.55
0.45
（
ｙ
）
（ⅹ）
An example of conversion chart
ｙ = a x + b
ｙ：titration readings
x：The instrument readings
a：coefficient (multiplication)
b：addition/subtraction number
Offset “b” = addition of 0.30
・The measurement range is shifted
according to the offset settings.
・Screen images when offset is on
Next is to
program a
coefficient.
5.
Press START
to confirm the
addition/subtrac
tion number.
7.
Press
START to
confirm the
coefficient.
For default
Press the Heart
button while setting
up the Off-Set
feature.
0.0 0
-b
4.
Enter the addition/subtraction
number.
The 1st digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to
the next digit.
The 2nd digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to
the next digit.
The 3rd digit: ZERO to change the number.
0.0 0
1.0 0
6.
Enter the coefficient.
No plus sign will be
displayed.
For addition, only “b”
will appear.
The 3rd digit: 0 to 9
The 2nd digit: 0 to 9
The 1st digit: 0 to 10
The 1st digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to the next digit.
The 2nd digit: ZERO to change the number.
START to confirm and move to the next digit.
The 3rd digit: ZERO to change the number.
The 3rd digit: 0 to 9
The 2nd digit: 0 to 9
The 1st digit: 0 to 10
Coefficient
Factory default value
After zero-setting
with air
Salt: Offset Function
Offset feature use
Create a conversion chart between the two
testing methods.
During measurement
(Salt)
b
Sample Stage/
Sensor
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” Brix-Salt Meter
To turn off the display,
press and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
