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Specifications
| Spectrometer: | Hamamatsu C11708MA |
| Range: | 640-1050 nm |
| Spectral Sample Size: | 2.3 nm |
| Spectral Resolution: | 20 nm (FWHM) maximum |
| Light Source: | Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector |
| Lens: | Fused silica coated to enhance NIR |
| Shutter: | White painted reference standard |
| Display: | Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight |
| Operating Conditions | 0-50ºC, 0-90% non-condensing humidity |
| PC Interface: | Wi-Fi |
| Data Recorded: | Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time |
| Measurement: | Dry matter & Brix |
| Power Source: | Removable 3400 milliamp hour lithium-ion batteries |
| Battery Life: | 500+ measurements |
| Body: | Heavy-duty powder coated aluminum body |
| Dimensions: | 7.1″ x 4.75″W, 1.75″ thick |
| Weight: | 1.05 kg |
F-751 Calibration Tutorial
Improving Fruit Quality and Grower Decision Making: An Interview with Dr. Ioannis Minas
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
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Future Proof your Quality: Building a Model - Sample Plan and Analytical Testing - Part 3
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Future Proof your Quality: Building a Model - Sample Plan and Analytical 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?
| Application | Firmware Version | Compatible App or Model |
| Current Application | 2.2.4.19493 | Kiwi Apps 2411 |
| Legacy Model Application | 1.2.0.13102 | KiwiModel_V3.modelBuilder |
Customer Calibration Protocol
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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 Kiwifruit Quality Meter waterproof?
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The Kiwifruit Quality Meter is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Kiwifruit Quality Meter is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Kiwifruit Quality Meter that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit Quality Meter is 0 – 50° Celsius.
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What varieties can I measure with the Kiwifruit Quality Meter?
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The Kiwifruit Quality Meter is quipped with robust chemometric models for trait prediction in Hayward, Gold 3, and Red 19 kiwifruit.
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Do I need to build my own kiwifruit model?
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No! The Kiwifruit Quality Meter is preloaded with a robust model and fully calibrated when it leaves out production facility.