Product Review: Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S
The Instrument Choice Team of Scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so you can make more informed decisions when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application.
This review details the Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer IC-PAL-10S, a lightweight and powerful handheld refractometer that accurately measures urine specific gravity.
About Atago
Since its beginnings in 1940, Atago has proven itself as a world leader in researching and developing an extensive range of user-friendly and precise refractometers. Atago products are in use across various industries, from food and beverage to medical and pharmaceutical. Atago is renowned for its refractometers, and it is continually developing and refining its refractometer technology.
Introducing the Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S
The IC-PAL-10S is a small, digital and handheld urine refractometer designed for medical and laboratory environments. The device offers straightforward operation and can perform specific gravity and temperature measurements of urine in as little as three steps.
Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S Features & Benefits
- Dual measurement and display of urine specific gravity and temperature – a feature that removes the need for an additional temperature meter.
- A wide measuring range of 1.000 to 1.060 S.G makes the IC-PAL-10S suitable for virtually any clinical specific gravity testing.
- Automatic temperature compensation ensures precise measurements without the need to adjust results manually. This feature provides accurate results while also reducing the risk of associated calculation errors.
- Accurate: The ± 001 accuracy of the PAL-10S facilitates decision-making based on highly accurate measurements.
- Small sample volume: Precise urine specific gravity results can be collected from sample sizes as small as 0.3mL.
- Easy zero calibration can be performed using tap or distilled water and works to ensure your meter is accurate.
- 3-Step Measurement: When your meter is calibrated, apply your sample to the prism sensor, press start, and the urine specific gravity value and temperature will display in 2-seconds – simple!
- Auto shut off after two minutes of activity preserves battery life.
- Hygenic: Maintaining good hygiene is crucial when detailing with urine samples. The IC-PAL-10S features an all-in-one sealed design with no moving parts, making it extremely easy to wash.
- Water-resistant: The IC-PAL-10S is rated to IP65 – this rating indicates the device is dust-tight and washable.
- NFC Data Transmission: The NFC data function enables your data history to be accessed by any Android device or PC-linked USB NFC Reader. Watch “How to use the Data Transmission Function on Atago Pocket Refractometers” to discover how straightforward this can be.
Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S Key Specifications
PAL-10S Key Specifications |
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Measures |
Urine Specific Gravity |
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Measurement Range |
Urine Specific Gravity: 1.000 to 1.060 |
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Resolution |
Urine Specific Gravity: 0.001 |
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Accuracy |
Urine Specific Gravity: ± 0.001 |
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Temperature compensation range |
10 to 35°C (Automatic Temperature Compensation) |
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Ambient temperature |
10 to 35°C |
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Sample volume |
Minimum 0.3mL |
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Measurement time |
3 seconds |
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Power Supply |
2x AAA Batteries |
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Protection class |
IP65 Dust-tight and Protected against water jets. |
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Backlight |
It remains on for 30 seconds after each button press |
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Data history |
Maximum 100 |
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Output |
NFC Forum Type 4 Tag |
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Power Supply |
Two AAA batteries |
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Dimensions |
55 (W) x 31 (D) x 109 (H) mm |
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Weight |
100g |
Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S Applications
A urine specific gravity test compares the density of urine and water, often to indicate hydration status and renal function. The PAL-10S is commonly used by:
- Laboratories
- Medical professionals; and
- Sports physicians.
Conclusion
What do our scientists conclude about the IC-PAL-10S Digital Handheld Pocket Urine Refractometer?
“The PAL-10S has everything you want to see in a urine specific gravity meter – it’s fast, accurate, pocket-sized, and perhaps most importantly, it’s easy to clean and sanitise. We highly recommend this meter for measuring urine specific gravity in clinical settings”.
View the IC-PAL-10S Digital Handheld Pocket Urine Refractometer here
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Appendix 1:Digital Hand-held Pocket Urine Refractometer- IC-PAL-10S Videos
How to Use the Atago PAL-10S Digital Refractometer to Measure Urine (Specific Gravity)
Unboxing The Digital Hand-Held Pocket Urine Refractometer - IC-PAL-10S
How to use the Data Transmission Function on Atago Pocket Refractometers
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