Make sure that you're harvesting and shipping at the right time by getting accurate firmness measurements . . . every time!
The Fruit Texture Analyzer (FTA) measures fruit firmness at the push of a button and stores the results on your PC. Test apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, kiwi-fruit, avocados and more, with quick, easy and reliable results.
Features:
- Tests are conducted at standard depths and speeds, ensuring accurate and repeatable results
- Ranks first in a Washington State comparison of firmness testing equipment (shown below)
- Connects to a standard PC via USB or Serial ports and runs on Windows XP and newer
- Results can be saved in an ASCII format or directly accessed from Excel, Word or Access
- Installation takes just a few minutes
- Requires minimal maintenance - just periodic cleaning to remove fruit juices
- Specialized load cell ensures accurate, reliable firmness readings
- All operating parameters can be controlled through the FTAWin software (probe speed, calibration, threshold load, depth)
- Windows software is included (download below)
Specifications:
- Capacity:
- GS-15: 33 lbs
- GS-25: 55 lbs
- Operating Range:
- GS-15: 50 g to 15,000 g
- GS-25: 50 g to 25,000 g
- Measuring units: kg, pounds, Newton
- Maximum fruit size: 120 mm
- Weight: 9 kg (approx)
- Power: 100-240 VAC Adapter (included)
- Power consumption: 30 watt (30 VDC, 1 Amp)
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