Palm Abbe PA201 Instruction Manual

Specifications

PA201 PA202 PA203
Brix
Unit of Measure: Brix Refractiv e Index (nD) Up to 5 Different Scales
0.0 to 85.0 Brix Equiv alent To
Range:
0.0 to 56.0 1.3330 to 1.5040 nD 1.3330 to 1.5040 nD
0.1 Brix Equiv alent To
Resolution: 0.1 Brix 0.0001 nD 0.0001 nD
+/- 0.1 Brix Equiv alent To
Precision: +/- 0.1 Brix +/- 0.0001 nD +/- 0.0001 nD
Well Material: Stainless Steel
Prism Material: Sapphire
Auto Temp. Comp.
Range: 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F) Typical
Auto Temp. Comp.
Basis: Sucrose Varies Varies
Min. Sample Volume: 0.3 ml
Measuring Time: < 5 Seconds
Power Supply: 2 X AAA Batteries
Battery Life: ~3,500+ Readings
Dimensions: 145 x 75 x 37 mm (5.7 x 2.95 x 1.46 in.)
Net Weight:
250 grams (8.8 Oz.)
5 Languages - English, French, Spanish, German, & Russian
Languages
Display:
2 Lines x 12 Characters
Color: Blue Blue Black
Protected by US Patent D510880S
Palm Abbe
® Digital Refractometer
Instruction Manual
PA201, PA202, & PA203
6275 Cochran Road
Solon, OH 44139-3316
TEL 440.349.1500
www.misco.com
Made in USA
Rev. 150201
WARNING
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRESENTED
BELOW AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS MANUAL ARE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION
OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THESE PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED DURING ALL PHASES OF USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PRECAUTIONS OR WITH
SPECIFIC WARNINGS GIVEN ELSEWHERE IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. You
must read and follow this Manual before operating this equipment.
If you have any questions, contact MISCO technical support before
use.
KEEP MANUAL AVAILABLE. Keep this Manual available for
reference in a safe and accessible location.
FLUIDS TESTED MAY BE HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC. You must read
and follow all safety instructions and handling procedures in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
for each fluid you choose to test. Pay careful attention to the informa-
tion concerning Hazards, and to the instructions and warnings for
Handling and Storage, and Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
If testing bodily fluids, take precautions to prevent exposure. In all
cases, properly discard any residual sample after testing.
INTRODUCTION
The MISCO Palm Abbe refractometers are advanced
fourth-generation handheld digital refractometers that put
laboratory precision in the palm of your hand. They are
designed for the rapid and accurate determination of fluid
concentrations. These instruments will automatically compen-
sate for temperature with computer precision, and when used
and cared for properly, will provide years of trouble-free service.
This manual will help you maximize the usefulness of your
instrument and MUST be read completely before use. If you
have any questions, please call:
MISCO technical support at 440-349-1500.
The PA201 is equipped to take readings on the Brix scale and
utilizes sucrose as the temperature compensation basis.
The PA202 is equipped to take readings on the Brix and Refractive
Index (nD) scales. Both scales use sucrose as the temperature
compensation basis. The PA202x may have up to two custom scales
and may have special temperature compensation.
The PA203 may have from one to five different scales, each scale
having an individual unit of measure and temperature compensation
basis.
To the extent that your particular instrument is equipped with scales
other than those described above, the scale specifications will be
documented on a specifications card accompanying the
instrument.