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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 |
| Spectral Data Output Options | Reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second 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 32 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
Future Proof your Quality: Building a Model - Preprocessing, Types of Models, & Wavelength Selection - Part 3
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Future Proof your Quality: Validating a Model Part 1 - Relevant Statistics and Types of Validation Testing - Part 4
SD Card Navigation | F-750 + F-751
Adjusting the Offset | F-750 + F-751
User Interface & Menu Walkthrough | F-750 + F-751
The Ultimate Guide to Fruitmaps: Learn How Professionals Are Utilizing Fruitmaps in 2024
Creating an Application with AppBuilder
AppBuilder Overview
Consistency is Key: Best Practices for Measurement of Dry Matter & Brix (con subtítulos en español)
Consistency is Key: Best Practices for Measurement of Dry Matter & Brix with NIR
What version of software do you need?
| Hardware Version | Firmware Version | App Builder Version | Model Builder Version | Data Viewer | Compatible Apps and Models |
| 014-018 | 2.2.4.19493 | 2.2.7.1306 | Not Compatible | Not Compatible | See Apps Table below |
| 011-013 | 1.2.0.13102 | Not Compatible | 1.3.0.192 | 1.2.0.76 | See Models Table (Legacy) below |
| 010 | 1.2.0.7041 | Not Compatible | 1.3.0.177 | 1.2.0.76 | See Models Table (Legacy) below |
| 009 and Lower | 1.1.0.5702 | Not Compatible | 1.3.0.177 | 1.2.0.76 | See Models Table (Legacy) below |
WARNING! If your unit has firmware v1.2.0.13102 or lower, it will not be able to use its Model Builder models when it is updated to newer firmware. The newest firmware version is compatible with App Builder only and will need the latest App Builder apps to function. Please see the firmware update instructions for more details.
Firmware Installation Instructions
F-750 Firmware Update Procedure.doc
F-750 Apps Table
| Commodity | Current App |
| Avocado | F-750/F-751 Avocado App (build 01/10/2023) |
| Kiwi | Kiwi Apps 2411 |
| Mango | Mango (build 03/09/2023) |
| Apple | FelixApple (build 03/09/2022) |
| Cherry | FelixCherry (build 03/09/2022) |
| Grape | FelixGrape (build 03/09/2022) |
| Mandarin | FelixMandarin (build 03/09/2022) |
| Pear | FelixPear (build 03/09/2022) |
| Persimmon | FelixPersimmon (build 03/09/2022) |
F-750 Models Table (Legacy)
| Commodity | Models |
| Avocado | 750AvocadpV11.modelBuilder |
| Kiwi Hayward | Kiwi_DM_BrixV1.modelBuilder |
| Mango | FelixMangoV2.Model.modelBuilder |
| Apple | Apple Brix-DM Starter Model.modelBuilder |
| Cherry | Cherry DM Starter Model.modelBuilder |
| Grape | Grape Brix Starter Model.modelBuilder |
| Mandarin | Mandarin Brix Starter Model.modelBuilder |
| Pear | Pear Brix Starter Model.modelBuilder |
| Persimmon | Persimmon Brix Starter Model.modelBuilder |
Application Installation Instructions
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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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