Atc is to make sure ur calibration result at 20c will be carried over when at other temperature. Means as long as u calibrate properly. The reading will be accurate at other temperature.
For the 20 degree room temperature, that is to make sure ur test water will be ard 20 degree also. In case refractormeter heat up test water.
I did making whole pail of ro di water to 20 degree. And cool down my meter to 20 degree also. The reading difference from 30 degree is a lot.
So now I only see if the new salt mix are same reading as tank water.....