Fruit Texture Analyzer

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.

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

To run the control software, you need a computer with at least:

Windows XP or Vista
USB or Serial Port (DB9 connector)
CD-ROM drive

Advantages

The FTA connects to a standard PC and the software runs on Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP.
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 Excel, Word or Access. Click here to see how it works from Excel.
Samples are included on CD.
Installation only takes a few minutes.
The FTA requires minimum maintenance - only cleaning to remove juice.

Also measure size and weight

The EFM (Electronic Fruit Size Measure) can be connected to the FTA to measure fruit diameter electronically. Each measured size will be immediately available on the computer. Fruit diameter from 12 mm to 100 mm can be measured. Note: the EFM is an optional attachment.
A Scale attachment can also be connected to the FTA to measure fruit weight electronically. The Scale is available in capacities ranging from 3 kg to 35 kg. Note: the Scale is an optional attachment.

LCD/Keypad

With the 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.

Note: the LCD/Keypad is an optional attachment.

Features and 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.
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.

Technical Data

	GS-15	GS-25
Speed of probe	1 ~ 40 mm/sec
Operating range	50 gram ~ 15 000 gram	50 gram ~ 25 000 gram
Maximum fruit size	120 mm
Mass	9 kg (approx.)
Power consumption	50 watt (1)
EFM (size measure) port (2)	standard
Scale attachment port (3)	standard
LCD/Keypad port (4)	standard
Digital caliper port (5)	standard
Supply voltage	100-240 VAC
USB	Yes
1) under max. load. 2) does not include EFM attachment 3) does not include scale attachment 4) does not include LCD/keypad attachment 5) connects to Mitutoyo calipers only