F-750 Produce Quality Meter
Rapid, non-destructive measurement of key produce quality traits.
Produce quality assessment in a new light
Providing unparalleled versatility and performance in understanding your commodity’s key quality indicators.
Crop management and harvest timing
Accurately estimate produce maturity parameters (dry matter, °Brix) to confidently select optimal harvest times.Post-harvest quality assurance
Inspect incoming lots and check key quality parameters, such as dry matter, °Brix, and titratable acidity in cold storage and ripening rooms.Plant breeding and research
Build custom quality profiles for rapid, high-throughput phenotyping and advanced analytical breeding techniques.
Crop management and harvest timing
Accurately estimate produce maturity parameters (dry matter, °Brix) to confidently select optimal harvest times.
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.
View the full story here....On-demand, portable NIR spectroscopy for your needs.
Portable and intuitive, harness the power of predictive models for virtually any commodity.
Lightweight & portable
Ergonomic and lightweight design allows for easy data capture, whether on site or in the lab.
Powerful spectrometer
Employ cutting-edge analytical range with the Produce Quality Meter’s powerful 310-1100 nm spectrometer.
Painless data storage and transfer
Store thousands of measurements on the included 64gb, removable SD card. Then quickly and easily transfer your data via WIFI, USB, or SD Card.
Heavy duty construction
Individually machined in the USA, the Produce Quality Meter’s highly durable, aluminum construction gives you peace of mind without sacrificing weight.
Anti-glare LCD screen
Designed with the user in mind, the Produce Quality Meter’s transflective LCD screen is easily viewed in any lighting conditions.
More than 50+ published
research papers
on NIR analysis of fruit
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Predict quality characteristics in seconds
Integrated crop mapping
Harvest planning has never been easier with Felix Instruments’ exclusive harvest
mapping software, FruitMaps.
Non-destructive
measurements
Measuring light interactance with molecular components inside a commodity, the Produce Quality meter virtually eliminates the need for destructive testing.
All-day battery life
Take 1600+ scans on a single charge, or quickly swap out the 3400mAh, lithium- ion batteries for extended use.
Create unlimited models
Create unlimited customizable models for specific varieties, locations, and traits.
Measure crucial quality parameters
Quickly and easily measure total soluble solids (°Brix), dry matter, titratable acidity, and internal color.
Scans in seconds
Collect actionable data in just 8-12 seconds with the Produce Quality Meter’s
performance-based design.
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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 Produce Quality Meter is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Produce Quality Meter is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Produce Quality Meter that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Produce Quality Meter during heavy rainfall.
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What are the operating conditions of this product?
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The recommended operating temperature range for the Produce Quality Meter is 0 – 50° Celsius.
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How do I determine model quality?
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Several factors should be viewed when assessing the quality of a model. Read more here.
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How do I use the Produce Quality Meter to create models?
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Have additional questions?
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Specifications
| Spectrometer: | Carl Zeiss MMS-1 Spectrometer |
| Range: | 310-1100 nm |
| Spectral Sample Size: | 3 nm |
| Spectral Resolution: | 8-13 nm |
| Light Source: | Xenon Tungsten Lamp |
| Lens: | Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR |
| Shutter: | White painted reference standard |
| Display: | Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen |
| PC Interface: | Connectivity: USB & WiFi |
| Data Recorded with Each: | Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative |
| Operating Conditions | 0-50ºC, 0-90% non-condensing humidity |
| Measurement: | Absorbance, second derviative absorbance |
| Power Source: | Removable 3100 milliamp hour lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life: | 1600+ measurements |
| Data Storage: | Removable 64 GB SD card |
| Body: | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body |
| Dimensions: | 7.1″ x 4.75″W, 1.75″ thick |
| Weight: | 1.05 kg |
Future Proof your Quality: Intro to NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics - Part 1
Future Proof your Quality: Building a Model - Sample Plan and Analytical Testing - Part 2
Rapid, non-destructive measurement of key produce quality traits.
Providing unparalleled versatility and performance in understanding your commodity’s key quality indicators.
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