The storage and ripening gas controller for your specific environment.
Control and measure C2H4, O2, CO2, temperature, and relative humidity with sensors tailored to your optimal ethylene range.
Ripening room control
Improve ripening consistency with the ability to easily monitor, report, scrub, and increase ripening gasses and environmental characteristics.Storage atmosphere control
Minimize spoilage risk during storage with high-precision sensors and the ability to control gas and atmospheric characteristics remotely.Precision degreening
Target the degreening process with the ultra-high-resolution 0-10 ppm ethylene sensor option.
How to Improve Shelf Life and Fruit Quality: A Conversation on Tech and Collaboration with Dave Giannini from Apeel and Felix Instruments
In a recent webinar, Galen, Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments, and Dave Giannini, Chief Software Architect at Appeal Sciences, unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at reducing food waste in the produce industry. This partnership leverages Felix Instruments’ cutting-edge spectrometer technology combined with Appeal Sciences’ innovative software solutions to empower growers, pack houses, retailers,… Continue reading…
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Implementing Technology for Farm Growth: A Conversation with Steve Haddock of Choice Farms
Discover the inspiring journey of Steve Haddock, a seasoned expert who boldly shifted from industrial resin flooring to pioneering sustainable agriculture at Choice Farms. In this exclusive webinar, Steve shares his profound insights into the world of regenerative farming, where he combines modern technology with time-tested agricultural practices to cultivate Manuka, lavender, and avocados. Learn… Continue reading…
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Cutting Avocado Quality Control From 3.5 Days to 2 Hours With Normec Maas Goodacre
Article from Fructidor. Original Article Link. Normec Maas Goodacre has recently boosted its quality assurance efficiency by acquiring a second Avocado Meter from Felix Instruments. In an exclusive interview, Matthijs Jongejan, a dedicated quality inspector and supervisor at Normec Maas Goodacre, discusses the instrument’s features, practical applications, and the compelling reasons behind its integration into… Continue reading…
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Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency at Frutesa with Advanced Technology
Interview with Roman Molina, Agronomist at Frutesa, Guatemala Background and Journey Roman Molina, an agronomist with 19 years of experience in the fruit and vegetable export industry, currently manages the agricultural division at Frutas Tropicales de Guatemala, S.A. (Frutesa). His responsibilities include overseeing the production of Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, and Avocados. Roman’s passion… Continue reading…
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Exceptional Coffee, Exceptional Quality: How Paris Brothers Specialty Foods Harnesses the Power of the F-920 Check It Gas Analyzer
Paris Brothers Specialty Foods, synonymous with quality and expertise in the food service industry, is a leader in specialty food distribution and a pioneer in coffee roasting and production. With a profound commitment to quality, Paris Brothers supplies millions of pounds of private-label coffee to major retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club each year. At… Continue reading…
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Zeafruit and Harvest Innovation: Utilizing Technology for Sustainable Fruit Cultivation
In this insightful conversation, Steven from Zeafruit, a figure prominently involved in cultivating and distributing avocados and other fruits, engages in a dialogue with Galen, our Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments. As they navigate the intricacies of sustaining a 12-month supply chain amidst the challenges posed by a single flowering event and unpredictable… Continue reading…
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Sweetness Predicted: AI Revolutionizes Citrus Fruit Quality Assessment
In her groundbreaking research at NUST, Dr. Ayesha Zeb sought to simplify the assessment of citrus fruit sweetness. The Produce Quality Meter was revolutionary – quickly gathering data from various citrus fruits. Paired with an AI model, the precise data collected led to a breakthrough: an accurate prediction of fruit sweetness. Dr. Zeb’s journey showcases… Continue reading…
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Faster Measurements and Regular Updates
“The F-751 has been a game changer for our orchard operations. With faster measurements and regular updates, we can assess the Hass Avocado quality in 10 minutes instead of destructively testing for 24 hours. This saves us time across the 30 orchards we measure and reduces fruit waste. We also utilize a Felix device at… Continue reading…
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Advancing apple quality assessment with the Felix Produce Quality Meter
Developing an accurate predictive apple quality model is no easy task, but Bart Nicolai and his research team at KU Leuven are cracking the code using the F-750 Produce Quality Meter. In over 20 years of research employing near-infrared technology, Mr. Nicolai has used or profiled nearly every NIR tool on the market. His… Continue reading…
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Gas analysis to extend shelf life in sweet potato
Partnering with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Issah Sugri and his team are using the F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer to glean crucial insights into important commodities in Ghana. Armed with this data, the team is able to advise farmers and policy makers on low-cost methods to decrease postharvest losses and increase economic prosperity in the region.
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Revolutionizing the Mexican mango industry
Extensively utilizing the F-751 Mango Quality meter throughout Mexico, Dr. Jorge Osuna and his team at INIFAP have been able to apply and combine cutting edge technologies to give farmers new access to vital quality data about their mango crops.
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Building stackable models for high-efficiency breeding
Plant Geneticist Alberto De Marcos and his team at Semillas Fito are using in-depth NIRS data from the F-750 Produce Quality Meter to build and stack models of quality traits to breed better varieties of nightshade and gourd crops.
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Ethylene Gas Analysis & Heat Stress Treatment in Tomato Plants
Ethylene gas is produced due to stress, as it is a signaling molecule involved in stress response by plants. Hence, scientists use ethylene measurements as one of the standard procedures to monitor stress effects in crops.
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Reinventing remote ripening and storage management workflows.
Enabling ripening, packing, and shipping managers to seamlessly control up to 10 unique environments with a single unit.
Modbus integration
Use TCP/IP or RS485 to connect your F-901 to your existing network systems such as generators, scrubbers, and fans.
Real-time data
The F-901's intuitive user interface and real-time data viewer allow users to control ripening and storage rooms with ease.
Low-impact chassis
Water resistant, low volume, low condensation sensor modules are easily installed in your environment’s optimal locations.
Customizable sensor array
Don’t pay for sensor options you don’t need with F-901's multiple sensor options tailored to your specific environment.
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Vital gas monitoring and control for your storage and ripening rooms.
Total system control
Use modbus (TCP/IP or RS485) to connect your F-901 to your existing network systems such as generators, scrubbers, and fans.
Intuitive user interface
The F-901’s intuitive user interface and real-time data viewer allow users to control ripening and storage rooms with ease.
Non-disruptive install
Water resistant, low volume, low condensation sensor modules are easily installed in your environment’s optimal locations.
Customizable sensor array
Don’t pay for sensor functions you don’t need with F-901’s multiple sensor options tailored to your specific environment.
Low maintenance
Replaceable, self-calibrating ethylene containers and remote sensor performance access make regular maintenance simple and worry-free.
Custom recipes for each environment
Easily create custom recipes for ripening gas concentrations and system behaviors based on user-defined logic.
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Does this product come with a warranty?
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All devices from Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science come with a 12-month warranty at the point of sale. The warranty covers repairing and replacing defective parts of the instrument that were manufactured directly by Felix Instruments. The warranty does not cover wear and tear, neglect, misuse, accident, or excessive deterioration. Further, unauthorized repair and alteration by an unauthorized party voids the warranty. More information can be found in the operation manual of your instrument.
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How do I export my data?
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With the F-901 ripening room and storage controllers, users have the ability to export data from customizable date and time ranges for efficient data management.
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Do I need to worry about sensor drift?
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Nope! Each unit comes standard with a built-in scrubbing loop to prevent sensor drift.
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What sampling modes does the sensor have?
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The sensor module has two easily-selectable modes: Trigger Mode which toggles between sampling and sensor scrubbing intervals, and Continuous Mode, which provides continuous measurement from the sensor.
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Click the link below to speak with one of our staff scientists about your specific application.
Specifications
F-901R AccuRipe
| Controller: | Included |
| C2H4 Sensor : | 0 – 1000 ppm |
| O2: | Yes |
| CO2: | Yes |
| Reference Gas Module: | Not Included |
F-901D10 AccuRipe
| Controller: | Included |
| C2H4 Sensor : | 0 – 10 ppm |
| O2: | Yes |
| CO2: | Yes |
| Reference Gas Module: | Not Included |
F-901D200 AccuRipe
| Controller: | Included |
| C2H4 Sensor : | 0 – 200 ppm |
| O2: | Yes |
| CO2: | Yes |
| Reference Gas Module: | Not Included |
F-901S AccuStore
| Controller: | Included |
| C2H4 Sensor : | 0 – 10,000 ppb |
| O2: | Yes |
| CO2: | Yes |
| Reference Gas Module: | Not Included |
Easily maintain optimal produce quality.
Control and measure C2H4, O2, CO2, temperature, and relative humidity with the Felix Instruments AccuRipe/AccuStore.
