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F-750 Analysis Chart
PDF Document (.pdf)
Quick Start Guide
PDF Document (.pdf)
Model Builder & Data Viewer
DOC Document (.doc)
F-750 Manual with App Builder
DOC Document (.doc)
F-750 User Manual (Legacy)
DOC Document (.doc)
AppBuilder Manual
DOC Document (.doc)

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

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?

location of hardware version on an F-750 device on the back of the instrument

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 20230317
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

F-75X App Installation Procedure.doc

  • Does this product come with a warranty?

  • 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.

  • Is the Produce Quality Meter waterproof?

  • 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.

  • What are the operating conditions of this product?

  • The recommended operating temperature range for the Produce Quality Meter is 0 – 50° Celsius.

  • How do I determine model quality?

  • Several factors should be viewed when assessing the quality of a model. Read more here.

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