Atago 2382 MASTER-20T Hand-Held Refractometer
- Brix 0.0 to 20.0% analog scale
- Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
- Accuracy plus or minus 0.2% Brix at 10 to 30 C
- 10 μl or more sample volume, 0.1% resolution
- 165 g, 20.7 x 3.2 x 3.4 cm, die-cast aluminum
- Limited one-year warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A handheld analog sugar meter that corrects for temperature on its own, for checking Brix in juice, drinks and food samples. The scale ends at the low end of the Brix range, so heavy syrups need a higher-range model.
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ASIN: B004J4XCZSModel: ATA-2382Category: Refractometers
Overview
Not a digital meter, this is an analog handheld refractometer that converts a sample's refractive index into percent sugar by weight. A spoon-shaped tip spreads the sample across the prism, and a metal body is built to resist heat and organic solvents.
Automatic temperature correction and a one-drop sample are the reasons to choose it, since readings do not depend on adjusting for the room. The analog scale takes some practice to read at the boundary line, and the range is limited to the lower end of Brix.
Who it's for
People who want a rugged, battery-free meter for culinary, beverage, education or water-testing work. A buyer who needs higher Brix readings, or an on-screen number, should pick a digital or wider-range unit.
Pros and cons
- Temperature correction is automatic
- Needs no battery or power source
- Spoon tip makes sampling smooth
- Includes protective storage case
- Analog scale takes practice to read
- Range stops at the low end
Performance notes
Light bends differently through a sugary liquid than through plain water, and the scale shows where the bend falls on the boundary line. Automatic temperature compensation corrects for the sample warming or cooling, which would otherwise shift the reading. Ambient light illuminates the scale, so the unit needs no power.
Specifications
| Model | ATA-2382 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 20.7 x 3.2 x 3.4 cm |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measurement range | Brix 0.0 to 20.0% |
| Temperature compensation | Automatic (ATC) |
| Sample volume | 10 μl or more |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body material | Die-cast aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Included | Storage case with foam insert, calibration screwdriver |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Limited one year |
| Other details | |
| Accuracy | Brix plus or minus 0.2% at 10 to 30 C |
| Resolution | plus or minus 0.1% |
| Minimum scale division | Brix 0.1% |
| Display | Analog |
| Illumination | Ambient light, no power source |
Closest rivals on specs
Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer- Item Weight 0.8 vs 0.93 pounds (-14%)
Atago 3840 Digital Hand Held Pocket Refractometer- Item Weight 0.8 vs 0.62 pounds (+29%)
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Atago 2382 MASTER-20T?
The description lists a protective plastic storage case with a foam cut-out insert and a specialized screwdriver for the calibration screw.
Does the Atago 2382 need batteries?
No. Illumination is ambient light and the unit requires no additional power source.
Is the Atago 2382 water resistant?
The description says the unit retains its water resistance even when the calibration screw is exposed for adjustment.
Does the Atago 2382 give a digital reading?
No. It has an analog Brix scale, viewed through a monocular, focusable eyepiece.