ATAGO® PAL‑10S Digital Urine Specific Gravity Refractometer
ATAGO® PAL‑10S Digital Urine Specific Gravity Refractometer
The ATAGO® PAL‑10S is a digital handheld refractometer designed for fast, accurate measurement of urine specific gravity. Using refractive‑index technology, it provides instant readings with Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) and requires only water for calibration. The compact, IP65 water‑resistant design allows easy cleaning under running water and reliable operation in clinical, athletic, and laboratory environments.
Key Features
- Measures urine specific gravity using refractive index
- Instant 3‑second measurement
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), 10–35°C
- Extremely water‑resistant (IP65)
- Lightweight 100 g handheld design
- Calibration with water only
- Ergonomic one‑hand operation
More About This Item
The PAL‑10S displays urine specific gravity instantly after applying 2–3 drops of sample to the prism and pressing START. Its sapphire‑coated prism and spill‑resistant sample stage support routine clinical use. The unit is widely used in universities, sports medicine, nephrology, and point‑of‑care testing.
ATAGO’s refractometers are manufactured in Japan and comply with HACCP, GMP, and GLP system standards. The PAL‑10S is part of ATAGO’s long‑established refractometer line, offering reliable performance and simple operation for hydration assessment and clinical diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
- Model: PAL‑10S
- Catalog Number: 4410
- Scale: Urine Specific Gravity
- Measurement Range: 1.0000 to 1.0600 S.G.
- Resolution: 0.0001 S.G.
- Accuracy: ±0.001 S.G.
- Temperature Compensation: 10–35°C (ATC)
- Sample Volume: 0.3 mL (2–3 drops)
- Measurement Time: ~3 seconds
- Power Supply: 2 × AAA batteries
- Protection Class: IP65 water‑resistant
- Dimensions: 55(W) × 31(D) × 109(H) mm; 100 g
Included Accessories
- Convenient storage case (varies by distributor)
- AAA batteries
The PAL‑10S is ideal for hydration monitoring, clinical diagnostics, athletic programs, and laboratory workflows requiring rapid, repeatable urine specific gravity measurements. Its water‑only calibration and rugged IP65 housing make it a dependable tool for daily use.
This item is NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-RETURNABLE once the order is placed. Please call if you are unsure this item will work for you
| Product Type: | Refractometer |
| Brand: | ATAGO |
| Product Line: | PAL |
| Class: | Clinical Refractometer |
| Grade: | Digital |
| Range: | 1.000 - 1.060 Urine Specific Gravity |
| Resolution: | 0.001 |
| Accuracy: | ±0.001 |
| ATC: | Yes (10 to 35°C) |
| Overall Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.1 x 10.9cm |
| Includes: | Protective storage case, 2 x AAA Batteries, serialized Calibration Report certificate, and owner's manual. |
Click Here to go to ATAGO web site for Instruction Manual pdf and/or Usage Instruction video.
![]() | ATAGO Clinical Refractometers Brochure.pdf |
![]() | Atago PAL-10S Refractometer Datasheet.pdf |

