5468-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 near infared light to
the fruit then converts to Brix (sugar level) to
display.
Brix (sugar level) can be measured with no
need to cut and squeeze the fruits.
Measurment variance may be seen depending
on the variety and harvest timing. This instru-
ment is equipped with offset function to match
the value in such cases.
Place a fruit, then
press the START button.
Press the
START button
Press the
side button
Press against a fruit,
then press the side button.
The measurements are displayed.
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” )
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LCD Auto Shut-off
＞
The instrument will turn itself off
after 30 seconds 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 fruit,
and temperature difference between
this instrument and the fruit may affect
the measurement values.
Especially when measuring refrigerated
fruits, be sure to let the fruits acclimate
to the ambient temperature.
The instrument may not measure
correctly when there is water droplets,
dust or scar, and bruising soft spots.
Be sure to avoid any spacing between
the fruit 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 fruit,
then compute and use the average.
●
Acclimate the fruit and this instrument
to ambient temperature.
●
Clean the surface of the fruits.
Do not measure the spoiled spots.
●
Place the sample stage to the fruit.
●
Sugar level 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 fruits with Brix
l o w e r t h a n t h e
measurement range.
Measurement
was taken when
the unit’s
temperature was
4˚C or lower.
Measured when
the main unit’s
temperature is
exceeding 45
℃
.
Measurement was
taken when the
fruit’s temperature
was 4˚C
or lower.
Measured when
t h e f r u i t ’ s
temperature is
exceeding 45
℃
.
Measurement was
taken for fruits 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 fruits’ temperatures are
both out of range.
When it is outside of temperature
compensation range.
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” IR Brix 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 fruit and do not move.
Beep
Beep
Beep
（
Example
）
Note
Measurement was
taken while the sample
stage was not in
contact with fruit.
When correct measurements are
not achievable due to interference
from external light.
There is a temperature
difference between the
fruit and the main unit.
Parts
Contents
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Main unit
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Instruction Manual(this book)
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1
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Inspection Report
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・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
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