MISCO PA202 Palm Abbe Digital Handheld Refractometer
- Brix 0 to 85 scale for sugar concentration
- Refractive index scale up to 1.5000
- Dual-scale digital handheld
- No armor jacket in this version
- 5.7 x 2.95 x 1.46 inches package size
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dual-scale digital refractometer for food, drink and agriculture work, reading sugar content and light bending alike. This listing is the version without the armor jacket, and the weight entry is clearly wrong.
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ASIN: B015TIRVRMModel: PA202Category: Refractometers
Overview
Switching between Brix and refractive index readings, this Palm Abbe is a digital handheld that serves as a sugar meter and a general refractive index instrument. Brix measures sugar concentration, and refractive index describes how fast light moves through a solution.
Two scales make it useful beyond sugar checks, since refractive index is a basic property of a liquid. The description says both scales suit a nearly unlimited number of fluids. Resolution, accuracy, sample size and power details are not given.
Who it's for
Users in agriculture, food and beverage who check sugar content and want a refractive index scale as well. Field users who want a jacket, or buyers needing documented accuracy, should confirm those points first.
Pros and cons
- Two scales on one instrument
- Wide Brix range
- Works on many fluids
- No armor jacket included
- Accuracy and resolution not listed
- Weight entry is wrong
Performance notes
Both scales rest on how the sample bends light: the instrument measures that bend and reports it as refractive index or converts it to Brix. Different fluids can be read, but Brix is only meaningful for sugar-based solutions. The listing gives no compensation details.
Specifications
| Model | PA202 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Package dimensions | 5.7 x 2.95 x 1.46 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measurement range | 0 to 85 |
| Refractive index range | Up to 1.5000 |
| Included components | |
| Included | Not included (no armor jacket version) |
| Other details | |
| Item model number | PA202 |
| Scales | Brix and refractive index |
| Display | Digital |
Frequently asked questions
Which fluids can the MISCO PA202 measure?
The description says both the Brix and refractive index scales can be used on a nearly unlimited number of fluids. Brix is meant for sugar concentration.
Does the MISCO PA202 come with an armor jacket?
No. The title says no armor jacket.
What does Brix measure on the MISCO PA202?
Brix is a measure of sugar concentration, used in agriculture and in food and beverage industries.