Misco PA202X-005-410 Palm Abbe Refractometer Brix & PG Type 1
- Digital handheld refractometer, fourth generation
- Brix and PG scales per title
- 1 pound item weight
- Palm sized, laboratory precision per seller copy
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A digital handheld refractometer from Misco for Brix and PG readings, described as laboratory precision in a palm sized body. The listing is thin: no measuring range, accuracy figure or sample size is given.
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ASIN: B0DWFTB9M2Model: PA202X-005-410Category: Refractometers
Overview
Reading Brix and PG on a drop of sample is the job of this digital handheld refractometer from Misco. The seller calls it the fourth generation of the Palm Abbe line, built to be fast, easy and compact.
The reason to consider it is the digital reading from a known maker of handheld refractometers, aimed at people who want laboratory style precision without a bench instrument. The limitation is missing detail, since no range, accuracy, power source or calibration steps appear.
Who it's for
Technicians and small producers who measure sugar content or glycol concentration and want a digital display in a handheld case. Those who must confirm range, accuracy and calibration before buying should get the maker's data sheet first.
Pros and cons
- Digital handheld format
- Brix and PG scales named
- Palm sized body
- Maker known for digital refractometers
- Measuring range not listed
- Accuracy figure missing
- No power source stated
- Calibration steps missing
Performance notes
A refractometer reads how strongly a sample bends light, and the instrument converts that into a Brix or PG value. Results depend on a clean prism, a sample at a stable temperature and a correct calibration, none of which are described in this listing.
Specifications
| Model | PA202X-005-410 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Temperature Range | Scale Dependent 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Typical |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Polymer |
| Optic Material | Sapphire |
| Well/Sample Area Material | Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Item model number | PA202X-005-410 |
| Evaporation Cover | YES |
| Light Source | Precision LED @ 589 nm |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
What can the Misco Palm Abbe measure?
The title names Brix and PG type 1 scales. The listing gives no measuring range, so confirm the range with the maker.
Is the Misco Palm Abbe digital or analog?
Digital. The seller copy calls it a fourth generation digital handheld refractometer.
Does the listing say how accurate it is?
No numeric accuracy is given. The seller copy says laboratory precision, which is a claim and not a specification.
Is the Misco Palm Abbe a food thermometer?
No. It is a refractometer that measures how light bends through a sample, and it does not measure temperature on its own.