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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 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.
Press the
side button
Press against a sample,
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” )
＜
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 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.
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.
Place the sample on the Cushion RS
Triple.
Make sure that the sample and the
Cushion RS Triple seal properly.
Peel corn husk.
●
Clean the surface of the samples.
Do not measure the spoiled spots.
●
Place the sample stage to the sample.
●
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 samples with
Brix lower than the
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
sample’s temperature
was 4˚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 samples’ temperatures
are both out of range.
When it is outside of temperature
compensation range.
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
（
Example
）
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 (with silicone cover)
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1
・
Instruction Manual
(this book)
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1
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Inspection Report
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1
・C
ushion RS
Triple
(for replacement)
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2
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AAA alkaline batteries
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2
※
AAA alkaline batteries are included.
Light emitting part
Radiation
temperature
sensor
Cushion RS
Triple
Receiver
START button
Battery compartment
Side button
Sample stage
LCD
Menu button
Lanyard hole
Measurement
8551-E02
Cat.No.8551
Digital Hand-held “Pocket” IR Brix Meter
PAL- HIKARi 51
Instruction Manual
The warranty period extension method 1 year 2 years
The warranty period will be extended from 1 year to 2 years when you register customer information.
ATAGO Logger NFC can also be downloaded at the same time.
Trouble scanning the code? Access this link
https://www.atago.net/ur/index.php?l=en
Full
When the history of measured data reaches
100.
Turn OFF the NFC Function or Delete
Data History.
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