Fruit Texture Analyser

GET FIRM - INSIST ON DOING IT ELECTRONICALLY

The Fruit Texture Analyser (FTA) measures fruit firmness at the push of a button and captures the results to a PC. Tests are conducted at standard depths and speeds of penetration, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.

GET A TASTE FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT... EVERY TIME!

Test apples, pears, peaches, nectarines and kiwi-fruit - with quick , easy , reliable results.

ADVANTAGES

•  The FTA connects to a standard PC and the software runs on Windows 95/98/NT4.
•  The test results can be processed as follow:
       -  Save the results to disk (or network) in ASCII format.
      -  Capture the test results with your own software directly from the FTA
        using the control functions (supplied with the system in a DLL).
•  The FTA can directly be accessed from MS Excel, MS Word or MS Access. Samples are included on a CD.

Installation only takes a few minutes.
•  The FTA requires minimum maintenance - only cleaning to remove juice.
•  The FTA can also be controlled from the ART-Soft database which forms part of the ART System (Apples Ripening Test).

ALSO MEASURES SIZE...

The EFM (Electronic Fruit Size Measure) can be connected to the FTA. With this optional attachment fruit diameter can be measured electronically. Each measured size will be immediately available on the computer.

LCD / KEYPAD
With the (optional) LCD/Keypad attached the FTA can be operated without a connection to a PC. All the relevant measurements - firmness, size, minimum, maximum, average etc, will be displayed on the LCD.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

•  The FTA can be controlled with your own software . The control functions can be accessed through a DLL file. Integrating the FTA with existing QA software systems should not take longer than two hours of programming. Download SDK
•  Software can be configured to allow for customised output data and enables the FTA data to be incorporated into existing quality control systems. * The electronic measure system ensures accurate, reliable firmness readings .
•  All operating parameters can be regulated via the control PC (probe speed, calibration, threshold load, depth). * The motorized system eliminates operator discrepancies and ensures accurate test distance (depth).
•  Low maintenance - NO lubrication or adjustments are required. * Electronic speed control ensures accurate probe speed and also ensures that tests are carried out under standard conditions.
•  Software to generate reports from the recorded data is included in the package . * Built-in safety features protect against overload.
•  Measuring units: Firmness: kg, pounds, Newton; Depth: millimeter, inch.

IT'S ALL IN THE SYSTEM

To run the control software, you need a computer with at least: * Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0

•  Serial Port
•  SVGA display
•  8MB System RAM or more
•  CPU 486DX or higher
•  CD-ROM drive

SPECIFICATIONS
	GS-14	GS-20
Non-repeatability	0.5 % *	0.4 % *
Speed of probe	5 ~ 35 mm/sec	5 ~ 35 mm/sec
Operating range	50 ~ 14 000 gram	50 ~ 20 000 gram
Maximum fruit size	120 mm	120 mm
Mass (approx.)	10 kg	12 kg
Power consumption	100 watt **	120 watt **
EFM port (size measure)	Optional	Optional
Bar code input	Optional	Optional
LCD/Keypad port	Optional	Optional
Supply voltage	110 VAC or 220 VAC	110 VAC or 220 VAC
* Tested at 5.00 mm/sec.
** Under max. load.