ATAGO USA 3743 Digital Hand-Held "Pen" Refractometer
- 0.0 to 85.0 percent Brix measurement range
- 2 seconds to get a reading
- 10 to 100 C temperature range
- Two ways to measure: dip then press START, or press START then touch
- Continuous measurement feature
- Rinse under the faucet to clean
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pen-style digital Brix refractometer with a wide range and fast readings that rinses clean under a faucet. The listing names both PEN-PRO and PEN-Harvest, so confirm the exact variant.
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ASIN: B00EPPVTU6Model: 3743Category: Refractometers
Overview
A pen-shaped probe tip, dipped into the sample or touched to it after pressing START, is the working end of this digital refractometer. The result shows on the display, and the pen is washed off after use.
Speed and simplicity are the case for it: dip, press, read, rinse. A continuous mode covers a sample that changes. The accuracy figure, resolution and power source are missing from the listing.
Who it's for
Users who test sugar content often and want a quick pen-style meter that needs no setup between samples. Buyers who need published accuracy figures, or a specific model name, should confirm with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Two ways to start a measurement
- Continuous measurement option
- Washes off under a faucet
- Wide Brix range
- Accuracy and resolution not listed
- Listing mixes PEN-PRO and PEN-Harvest names
- Only package dimensions given
Performance notes
The pen is dipped in the sample, or the sample is touched to the tip after START is pressed, and the result appears within moments. A continuous mode continues measuring as the sample changes. The title gives a temperature range, which sets the sample temperatures it handles.
Specifications
| Model | 3743 |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measurement range | 0.0 to 85.0 % Brix |
| Temperature readout | 10 to 100 C |
| Other details | |
| Item model number | 3743 |
| Form | Pen type |
| Measuring methods | Dip tip then press START, or press START then touch tip |
| Measurement time | 2 seconds |
| Continuous measurement | Yes |
| Cleaning | Rinse under the faucet |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the ATAGO 3743 pen refractometer?
The listing gives package dimensions of 7.8 x 3.9 x 1.42 inches but not the size of the pen itself.
What is the difference between PEN-PRO and PEN-Harvest on the ATAGO 3743?
The description names both. It calls the PEN-Harvest designed for measuring Brix and sucrose, so confirm with the seller which one ships.
Can the ATAGO 3743 be washed?
Yes. The description says it can be rinsed off under the faucet.
How does the ATAGO 3743 take a measurement?
Either dip the tip into the sample and press START, or press START and touch the tip to the sample.