Accurate, efficient ethylene management for research and QA
Control and measure key ripening gasses in research and industry applications.
Controlled atmosphere and storage
Monitor controlled atmosphere and storage environments to ensure ethylene levels do not exceed critical thresholds.Flux and headspace analysis
Collect accurate ethylene emission levels across treatments of single fruits or small-volume samples with low ethylene emission rates.
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 Apeel 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 Apeel 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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Improving ethylene analysis workflows in research and industry.
Providing quality assurance professionals and researchers with the data they need to manage facilities with data-driven insights.
Rugged and portable
Individually machined in the USA, the Portable Ethylene Analyzer is designed to function as a portable instrument or permanent fixture.
Intuitive user interface
The Portable Ethylene Analyzer’s simple and intuitive user interface makes data collection a breeze.
Anti-glare LCD screen
Designed with the user in mind, the Portable Ethylene Analyzer’s transflective LCD screen is easily viewed in any lighting conditions.
Built in terminal block
Use your Portable Ethylene Analyzer to easily control ventilation systems with the built in terminal block.
More than 230+ published
research papers
using ethylene analysis
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High precision gas analysis in the lab or packing house
Non-destructive measurement
Take in-situ ethylene flux measurements from fruits and leaves non-destructively using the F-900 Research Kit.
CO2 and O2 sensing
Fully customize the Portable Ethylene Analyzer to fit your needs with optional, high-performance CO2 and O2 sensors.
Highly sensitive ethylene sensors
Experience unrivaled portable ethylene (C2H4) sensitivity with detection down to 0.025 ppm (25ppb).
Internal data logging and storage
Store thousands of measurements and transfer data easily using the included 4GB SD card.
User-adjustable sampling rate
Take full control of your ripening gas measurement with on-demand monitoring of gas fluctuations with user-selected regularity and real-time accuracy.
Wide temperature and humidity range
Gather reliable data in environments ranging from 0°C – 45°C and 0 – 90% non-condensing humidity.
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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 does the sample reach the analyzer?
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In Continuous monitoring mode, gas enters through the inlet of the device and is drawn in by the pump. The inlet can be free of tubing, in which case it will measure ambient air, or it can be connected by tubing to a chamber or other measurement location or apparatus. In GC Emulation Mode samples are injected into a special port that connects to both the inlet and outlet of the device
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What is the difference between the F-900RK and the F-900?
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The F-900 is the ethylene analyzer. The F-900RK is an optional accessory kit for the F-900 that includes a 2L chamber, connetion wand, injection port kit for small gas samples, and a hard carrying case.
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Is the Portable Ethylene Analyzer waterproof?
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The Portable Ethylene Analyzer is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Portable Ethylene Analyzer is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Portable Ethylene Analyzer that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Portable Ethylene Analyzer during heavy rainfall.
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Specifications
| Air Sampling Rate: | 80 ml/min |
| Measuring Rate: | 1 second intervals, open or closed loop |
| Display: | Sunlight visible transflective LCD |
| Operating Environment: | 0°C – 45°C; 0-90% humidity non-condensing |
| Battery Capacity: | 5 hours – Rechargeable Li-Ion (5000 mAh) |
| Dimensions: | 255 mm (L) x 210 mm (W) x 138 mm (H; includes body with legs) |
| Weight: | 2.96 kg |
| Enclosure: | Anodized aluminum |
| Warm-up Time: | 1 min (C2H4) |
C2H4 PPB Sensor
| Sensor Type: | Electrochemical |
| Range: | 0-10 ppm |
| Resolution: | 0.001 ppm |
| Accuracy: | 5% ± 0.025 ppm |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.025 ppm (25 ppb) |
C2H4 PPM Sensor
| Sensor Type: | Electrochemical |
| Range: | 0-200 ppm |
| Resolution: | 0.1 ppm |
| Accuracy: | 5% ± 0.5 ppm |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.5 ppm |
CO2 PPM Sensor (optional)
| Sensor Type: | Low-power non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer |
| Range: | 0-2000 ppm |
| Resolution: | 0.1 ppm |
| Accuracy: | 5% |
CO2 PCT Sensor (optional)
| Sensor Type: | Infrared sensor, pyroelectric detector |
| Range: | 0-20% |
| Resolution: | 0.01% |
| Accuracy: | 5% |
O2 Sensor (optional)
| Sensor Type: | Electrochemical |
| Range: | 0-100% |
| Resolution: | 0.1% |
| Accuracy: | 5% |
Highly-sensitive, portable ethylene measurement for controlled atmosphere environments.
Accurate and efficient ethylene management for research and QA.
F-900RK
The F-900RK Includes the Following (F-900 Ethylene Analyzer sold separately):
- 2-liter chamber with a solid bottom plate for closed air-tight measurement and bottom plate with sa eal for on-plant measurement
- Chamber wand with a flexible tubing assembly
- Syringe
- Sampling bag
- Silica gel
- Injection Port Kit for small-volume sampling
- Hardshell instrument carrying case
