Product Review: The Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S
Atago Instruments are well-known for the quality and accuracy of their specialised, yet comprehensive range of refractometers. Atago refractometers designed for the food industry provide users with critical insights into the quality, safety, and the integrity of natural as well as manufactured products. The Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S exploits the phenomenon of refractometry to measure the moisture content within honey.
For anyone concerned with the production of honey, Instrument Choice Scientists have prepared a comprehensive review of the Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S. Their analysis covers why the measurement of moisture in honey is essential, along with the IC-PAL-22S’s key product features, benefits, and important specifications.
Video 1: Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist unbox the Atago Honey Refractometer IC-PAL-22S here.
The Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S
The determination of moisture content (specifically the percentage of moisture) is a key parameter used to assess the quality of honey. Moisture is an indicator of product stability, as well as the likelihood of fermentation and granulation. The IC-PAL-22S allows you to evaluate the percentage of moisture in honey at the touch of a button.
Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S Features and Benefits:
- The IC-PAL-22s is comfortable, easy-to-use, light, compact, and portable. These features make it the perfect honey moisture measuring tool for static and mobile applications.
- The Atago Honey Refractometer is IP65-rated water-resistant. In other words, the instrument will repel unexpected water or dust ingress that could affect results, and it is straightforward to clean when necessary.
- You don't need to worry about intense light sources impacting your honey moisture measurements. The meter has a built-in external light interference function (ELI). In the presence of intense light sources that could affect your analysis, 'nnnn' will show on the LCD. This message prompts you to shade the prism with your hand before you press ‘start’ to begin your measurement. The ELI function ensures you can perform honey moisture readings both indoors (say a factory or warehouse) and outdoors (maybe in the field or in transit).
- The quick 3-second measurement interval makes it simple to check incoming and outgoing products without delay.
- The bright digital display registers your results in seconds, to an accuracy of the nearest 0.1%, which leaves no room for interpretation.
- There is no recurrent calibration cost because no calibration liquids are required. You can perform a zero calibration on the Atago IC-PAL-22s using only water.
- The meter automatically compensates for sample temperature to ensure accurate results. Temperature and honey moisture percentages are displayed simultaneously on the LCD.
Atago Honey Refractometer PAL-22S Specifications:
| Honey Moisture Measurement Range: |
12.0 to 30.0% |
| Honey Moisture Resolution: |
0.1% |
| Honey Moisture Accuracy: |
±0.2% |
| Temperature Measurement Range: |
10.0 to 40.0˚C |
| Temperature Resolution: |
0.1˚C |
| Temperature Accuracy: |
±1˚C |
| Sample Volume: |
0.3ml or more |
Video 2: Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist Measure Honey Moisture with the Atago Honey Refractometer IC-PAL-22S here .
Conclusion
Measuring honey moisture is a quick and easy way to determine product quality and stability, and Atago’s Honey Refractometer removes the need for bulky meters and calibration solutions. The small, portable, durable, practical, powerful, and precision design makes accurate honey moisture measurements an almost effortless process.
Want more information on the IC-PAL-22S? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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