ATAGO® PAL‑Plato Digital Plato Refractometer
ATAGO® PAL‑Plato Digital Plato Refractometer
The ATAGO® PAL‑Plato is a handheld digital refractometer designed specifically for breweries to measure the specific gravity of sweet wort in degrees Plato. It features simple two‑button operation, a clear LCD display, and Automatic Temperature Compensation up to 75°C (212°F). Only 2–3 drops of sample are required, and readings are delivered in approximately 3 seconds, making it ideal for fast, reliable measurements during brewing.
Key Features
- Designed for breweries to measure sweet wort in degrees Plato
- Fast measurement time of about 3 seconds
- Automatic Temperature Compensation up to 75°C
- Simple two‑button operation
- Clear LCD display for objective readings
- Requires only 2–3 drops of sample
- Compact, lightweight, and water‑resistant (IP65)
More About This Item
The PAL‑Plato is widely used in craft breweries, microbreweries, and production brewing environments. Its rapid measurement capability and small sample requirement make it ideal for monitoring wort concentration throughout the brewing process. The rugged, water‑resistant design ensures reliable performance even in demanding production settings.
ATAGO handheld refractometers are manufactured in Japan and known for precision, durability, and ease of use in professional brewing applications.
Technical Specifications
- Model: PAL‑Plato
- Catalog Number: 4590
- Scale: Plato
- Range: 0.0 to 30.0°P
- Resolution:
Plato: 0.1°P
Temperature: 0.1°C - Accuracy: ±0.2°P
- Temperature Compensation: 10 to 75°C
- Sample Volume: 2 to 3 drops
- Measurement Time: About 3 seconds
- Power Supply: 2 × AAA batteries
- International Protection Class: IP65 water‑resistant
- Dimensions & Weight: 5.5 × 3.1 × 10.9 cm; 100 g (main unit only)
Included Accessories
- Main unit
- Instruction manual
The PAL‑Plato is ideal for brewers who need fast, accurate, and reliable Plato measurements with minimal sample volume. Its rugged design, rapid measurement capability, and automatic temperature compensation make it a dependable tool for wort analysis.
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: | Plato |
| Grade: | Digital Pocket |
| Range: | Plato 0.0 to 30.0°P |
| Resolution: | Plato 0.1°P |
| Accuracy: | Plato ± 0.2°P |
| Temperature Range: | 10 to 75°C |
| Temperature Resolution: | 0.1℃ |
| Temperature Accuracy: | ±1℃ |
| ATC: | Yes |
| Net Weight: | 100g (Main Unit only) |
| Overall Dimensions: | 55(W) ×31(D)×109(H)mm, |
| Includes: | Protective storage case, 2 x AAA Batteries, serialized Calibration Report certificate, and owner's manual. |
| Notes: | Sample Volume: At least 0.3ml |
Click Here to go to ATAGO web site for Instruction Manual pdf and/or Usage Instruction video.
 | Atago PAL-Plato Refractometer Datasheet.pdf |
| Atago PAL series factory Calibration Report certificate examples.pdf |