Vital gas concentration data for QA professionals
Portable, intuitive measurement of CO2 and O2 concentrations.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Quality assurance in packing lines, laboratories, import/export surveys, distribution and retail centers.Ambient measurements
Of CO2 and O2 in controlled atmosphere storage settings.Storage Optimization
Monitor and optimize storage conditions in packing houses, ripening rooms, and shipping containers.
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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Optimize your headspace and MAP analysis workflows.
Gather precise CO2 and O2 data in seconds with the Check It! Gas Analyzer.
Backlit LCD screen
Never struggle to see your readings, even in dimly-lit storage environments.
Lightweight & heavy duty
Individually machined in the USA, the Check It! Gas Analyzer’s highly durable, aluminum construction gives you peace of mind without sacrificing weight.
Automated data capture
Never lose a data point with up-to-the-second autosave.
Internal data logging
Store and review thousands of records on the Check It! Gas Analyzer’s removable 16gb SD card.
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Vital QA data collection in the palm of your hand
All-day battery life
With an 8.5 hour battery life and rechargeable 3400 mAh replacement batteries included, you can work confidently without interruption.
Data transfer
Rapid data transfer through SD card and wired connection.
Rapid measurement
With CO2 and O2 measurements in under 10 seconds, you won’t be stuck waiting for your data.
User-selected sampling modes
Choose from headspace or continuous sampling depending on your unique needs.
5 data points recorded
Each sampling event records CO2 concentration, O2 concentration, date & time, RH, and GPS location.
Wide temperature and humidity range
Gather reliable data in environments ranging from 0°C – 50°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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Is the Produce Quality Meter waterproof?
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The Check It! Gas Analyzer is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Check It! Gas Analyzer is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Check It! Gas Analyzer that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Check It! Gas Analyzer during heavy rainfall.
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What are the operating conditions of this product?
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The operating conditions of the Produce Quality Meter are 0-45° Celsius and 0% – 90% noncondensing humidity.
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How many measurements can the included SD card hold?
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The included 16gb SD card can hold approximately 60 million measurements. If saving data every minute, that equates to approximately 40,000 days of measurement before the SD card is full.
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What types of tubing materials are recommended to avoid outgas interference?
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Viton and Teflon have successfully been found not to outgas.
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Specifications
F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer
| Sampling Flow Rate: | 70 mL/min |
| Total Sampling Time: | 10 seconds |
| Data Saving: | Automated, 1 second intervals |
| Display: | Backlit visible transflective LCD |
| Operating Environment: | 0° C – 50° C (0-90 % humidity non-condensing) |
| Operating Atmospheric Pressure: | 500-1200 mbar |
| Dimensions: | 18 cm x 13.5 cm x 5.5 cm |
| Weight: | 0.95 kg |
| Enclosure: | Powder coated aluminum |
| Battery Life: | 8.5 hours |
| Power Source: | Removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| PC Interface: | USB and WI-FI SD card + Bluetooth |
| Data Recorded with Each Measurement: | CO2 and O2 concentrations, date, time, RH, GPS location |
Trigger Mode Measurements CO2
| Sensor Type: | Infrared Sensor, Pyroelectric detector |
| Range: | 0-100% |
| Resolution: | 0.01% |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.50% |
| Sampling Volume: | 10 ml |
| Response Time: | 10 seconds |
| Offset Calibration: | Weekly |
| Sensor Replaceable (by user): |
No |
| Accuracy (absolute): | 0.50% |
| Accuracy (relative): | 3% |
| Span Calibration: | 12 months |
| Lifetime: | > 15 years |
Trigger Mode Measurements O2
| Sensor Type: | Electrochemical |
| Range: | 0-100% |
| Resolution: | 0.10% |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.30% |
| Sampling Volume: | 10 ml |
| Response Time: | 10 seconds |
| Offset Calibration: |
Weekly |
| Sensor Replaceable (by user): |
Yes |
| Accuracy (absolute): | 0.30% |
| Accuracy (relative): | 2% |
| Span Calibration: | 6 months |
| Lifetime: | 2 years |
Continuous Mode Measurements CO2
| Sensor Type: | Infrared Sensor, Pyroelectric detector |
| Range: | 0-100% |
| Resolution: | 0.01% |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.01% |
| Response Time: | 10 seconds |
| Offset Calibration: | Weekly |
| Sensor Replaceable (by user): |
No |
| Accuracy (absolute): | 0.01% |
| Accuracy (relative): | 3% |
| Span Calibration: | 12 months |
| Lifetime: | > 15 years |
Continuous Mode Measurements O2
| Sensor Type: | Electrochemical |
| Range: | 0-100% |
| Resolution: | 0.10% |
| Lower Detection Limit: | 0.10% |
| Response Time: | 5 seconds |
| Offset Calibration: | Weekly |
| Sensor Replaceable (by user): |
Yes |
| Accuracy (absolute): | 0.10% |
| Accuracy (relative): | 2% |
| Span Calibration: | 6 months |
| Lifetime: | 2 years |
Felix Instruments Handheld Gas Analyzer Series Live Training
Vital gas concentration data for QA professionals.
Portable, intuitive measurement of CO2 and O2 concentrations.
F-900DK Dynamic Sampling Kit
The Dynamic Sampling Kit allows users to take continuous measurements in closed environments with any of our handheld gas analyzers. The kit includes a 2L acrylic chamber (14cm diameter 12cm deep), wand attachment to connect chamber to the handheld gas analyzer, and battery pack to power fans in the chamber. Additional chamber option: 8L Chamber (24cm diameter 17cm deep).
9XX BE Battery Eliminator for Handheld Gas Analyzers
The Battery Eliminator allows for instruments to operate on AC power. Compatible with F-920, F-940, F-950, and F-960 gas analyzers.
