Atago 4410 PAL-10S Digital Hand-Held Pocket Urine Specific Gravity Refractometer
- Urine SG 1.000 to 1.060 measuring range
- Accuracy plus or minus 0.001 SG, 0.001 resolution
- Temperature readout accurate to plus or minus 1 C
- 0.3 mL sample, 3 second reading
- ABS resin body, IP-65 rated
- 2 AAA batteries, 100 g, 109 x 55 x 31 mm
- Limited two-year warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket digital refractometer for urine specific gravity with a lit display, automatic temperature compensation and a protective case. It is built for one sample type, and its calibration certificate is not included.
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ASIN: B004J4XDYSModel: ATA-4410Category: Refractometers
Overview
At a lab bench, a clinic desk or beside a window, this pocket refractometer reads urine specific gravity from a small sample poured into a sloped well. An LED display shows the result and the sample temperature.
A lit display with light interference alerts, a sample well that avoids spills and a metal well that brings the sample to temperature quickly are the reasons to consider it. The scale covers urine specific gravity only, and the unit relies on two batteries.
Who it's for
Clinicians, lab staff and caregivers who want a compact digital reader with an illuminated display. Someone who needs a calibration certificate with the instrument should request one, since it is not included.
Pros and cons
- LED-lit display with light alerts
- Sloped well reduces spills
- Metal well equalizes sample temperature
- Grip dots on the back
- Urine specific gravity only
- Calibration certificate not included
- Needs two batteries
Performance notes
The metal sides of the sample well let the sample temperature settle with the prism, and automatic compensation corrects the remainder. The light interference feature flags a prism flooded by direct sunlight. The unit is factory calibrated and can be rechecked with tap water.
Specifications
| Brand | THOMAS SCIENTIFIC |
|---|---|
| Model | ATA-4410 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 109 x 55 x 31 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measurement range | Urine SG 1.000 to 1.060 |
| Specimen temperature | 10.0 to 35.0 C |
| Sample volume | 0.3 mL |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 2 AAA batteries |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body material | ABS resin, IP-65 rated |
| Included components | |
| Included | Protective plastic storage case with foam insert |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Limited two year |
| Other details | |
| Accuracy | Urine SG plus or minus 0.001, temperature plus or minus 1 C |
| Resolution | Urine SG 0.001, temperature 0.1 C |
| Measurement time | 3 seconds |
| Display | LED-illuminated digital |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Atago PAL-10S come with a calibration certificate?
No. The description says the unit is factory calibrated, with the calibration certificate not included. It can be calibrated with tap water.
Is the Atago PAL-10S waterproof?
The ABS resin body is IP-65 rated, and the description calls it water-resistant. It does not give an immersion rating.
What happens near a bright window?
The light interference technology alerts the user when too much light, such as direct sunlight, is penetrating the prism.