Nova-Tech Atago Digital Salt Meters - Manual (Page 3)

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A cold cut meat
manufacturer
ES-421
PAL-ES
A restaurant chain
A fresh cut fruit
processor
A pickles
manufacturer
A bakery
Testimonials
by Our Users
Worldwide
As the number of locations increase,
customer complaints about
inconsistent food quality also
increased. We have started checking
the concentrations of salt in our
soups and sauces at the central
kitchen before they are shipped out
to other locations. At each
restaurant, soups and sauces are
checked periodically as they simmer.
We no longer receive the same type
of customer complaints.
We use 2% saline solutions
with a small amount of
ascorbic acid to prevent
discoloration of fruits.
Especially apples turn brown
quickly. Monitoring the salt
concentration is critical for us.
Salt is an important ingredient in baking
bread. We are monitoring the salinity of
bread dough to be around 1-2%. It is
impossible to tell whether or not the salt
was added to the dough from the
appearance.
Ever since we implemented the
ES-421 in
our production line, we have not forgotten to
add salt. We can prevent substandard
products from reaching to customers by
salt testing.
We are using the PAL-ES2 to measure
pickles after the curing salt is washed
off. The instrument is convenient and
easy to use. Pickles are minced and
diluted with water to a 10% concentration,
and then measured with the
PAL-ES2 . We
also use a hand-held refractometer to
measure the salinity of the brine for our
salt-packed products. This is even more
convenient because dilution is unnecessary.
Both the salt meter and refractometer
play important roles in the production
for different purposes.
A restaurant
We list the salt content and
calories of our food items on
our menu. We are monitoring
the salt content of food in the
kitchen to make sure that
readings stay close to the
specified salt content.
We use the ES-421 to measure
the salt concentration of ham
and deli salads. We love the unit
and feel that the unit will soon
pay for itself.
A canned food
manufacturing plant
We are using the PAL-ES2 to
measure the brine for canned
tuna. It is easy to use and
completely washable under the
faucet. We liked it so much that
we purchased a second unit.
A grocery store that carries our products
came to our facility for inspection, and we
were told to thoroughly monitor the
amount of salt that goes into the food.
After evaluating several different salt meters
including ones with a probe, we decided on the
PAL-ES2 . We used to rely on taste tests, but
now we measure with the salt meter
immediately after salt is added. We send the
test data to the grocery store.
A deli food supplier
0.01% for salt concentration of 0.00 to 2.99%
0.1% for salt concentration of 3.0 to 10.0%
Measurement method
Measurement range
Resolution
Measurement accuracy
Temperature compensation 10 to 40˚C
10 to 40˚C
10 to 40˚C (Guaranteed accuracy range 15 to 35˚C)
10 to 40˚C
006P dry battery (9V) 2×AAA alkaline batteries
IP65 dust-tight and protected against water jets
17(W)×9(D)×4(H)cm, 300g 5.5(W)×3.1(D)×10.9(H)cm, 100g
Ambient temperature
Power supply
International protection class
Dimensions and weight
0.01% for salt concentration of 0.00 to 2.99%
0.1% for salt concentration of 3.0 to 5.0%
0.0 to 33.0% (g/100ml)
(Measures the distilled water diluted sample
to 10 times (by weight).
Indicates the salt concentration in percentages
(g/100ml) of the former sample before dilution.)
Conductivity method
NaCl Solution (for calibration)
Specifications
0.1g/100ml
0.00 to 10.0% (g/100g) 0.00 to 5.00% (g/100g)
RE-120250 2.50 ± 0.05% (g/100g)
Part#
NaCl Solution 2.50% AB250
for PAL-ES2, ES3 calibration
Approx. 5ml
Approx. 5ml
NaCl Solution 2.84% AB284
for ES-421 calibration
Part name Contents NaCl concentration
2.84 ± 0.05% (g/100g) RE-120284
PAL-ES2
4232 Cat#
PAL-ES3
4233
ES-421
4210
Displayed value ±0.05%
(for salt concentration of 0.00 to 1.00%)
Relative precision ±less than 5%
(for salt concentration of 1.00 to 10.0%)
Displayed value ±0.05%
(for salt concentration of 0.00 to 1.00%)
Relative precision ±less than 5%
(for salt concentration of 1.01 to 5.0%)
Displayed value ±0.6g/100ml
Relative precision ±less than 6%
(for measurement value of 10 to 33.0g/100ml)
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How is the unit calibrated?
Press the ZERO key while the sensor is empty
and completely clean. No chemical is necessary.
Perform this zero-setting daily. When measure-
ment values seem to be off, calibrate the unit with
a standard saline solution.
Contact ATAGO for purchase.
Can tap water be used for sample dilution?
Always use distilled water whenever possible.
If tap water is used, make sure that the water
reads “0 (zero)” in advance.
Do other electrolytes besides salt affect the
readings?
The amount of other electrolytes found in food is
negligible, usually less than 1%.
Does the Mohr method and ATAGO salt meters
use the same measurement principles?
The Mohr method, also known as a silver nitrate
titration method, utilizes the characteristic of silver
nitrate that reacts with chloride ions to measure the
salinity %. The ATAGO salt meters employs the
electric conductivity method. Both methods
measure the salinity but operate on different
measurement principles. However, by creating a
conversion table between the two testing methods,
correlation between the set of results can be seen.
Can the instrument measure the non-sodium
total dissolved solids?
Non-sodium total dissolved solids = Brix –
(salinity % × 1.18). A refractometer with the Brix
scale is required. The salinity % is multiplied by
1.18 to be converted into a Brix value.
ATAGO salt meters utilize the
electric conductivity method and
require no reagent solutions.
Reduce costs and minimize risk by
managing salt concentrations.
With an attractive compact body and
simple-to-use design, you'll want to
always keep it close at hand.
Improved efficiency is guaranteed
when used together with
conventional titration methods.
84% of customers who evaluated
the instrument have purchased.
Experience the convenience for
yourself.
ES-421
PAL-ES
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