F-751 Melon Quality Meter

COMING SOON: Non-destructive melon quality measurement

Valuable data, without the waste.

Quickly and non-destructively gather melon quality data using state-of-the-art near-infrared technology.

F-751 Melon Quality Meter

Lightweight & portable

Ergonomic and lightweight design allows for easy data capture, whether on site or in the lab.

Powerful spectrometer

The Melon Quality Meter’s powerful 640-1050 nm spectrometer captures melon quality data with speed and precision.

WIFI connectivity

Easy data transfer via WIFI and SD card for later analysis.

The power to predict

Equipped with robust chemometric models for trait prediction in Honeydew, Cantaloupe, and like varieties.

Anti-glare LCD screen

Designed with the field use in mind, the Melon Quality Meter’s backlit LCD screen is easily viewed in any lighting conditions.

F-751 Melon Quality Meter
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Lightweight & portable

Ergonomic and lightweight design allows for easy data capture, whether on site or in the lab.
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Powerful spectrometer

The Avocado Quality Meter’s powerful 640-1050 nm spectrometer captures dry matter data with speed and precision.
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WIFI connectivity

Easy data transfer via WIFI and SD card for later analysis.
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Scans in seconds

Collect actionable dry matter data in just 8-12 seconds with the Avocado Quality Meter’s performance-based design.
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Anti-glare LCD screen

Designed with field use in mind, the Avocado Quality Meter’s transflective LCD screen is easily viewed in any lighting conditions.

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Measure melon maturity in seconds

500+ Measurements

With over 500 measurements on a single charge and rechargeable 3400 mAh replacement batteries included, you’ll never be lacking in predictive power.

Data-driven harvest management

Remove the guesswork and accurately predict crop harvest dates with data-driven insights.

User-friendly design

The Melon Quality Meter’s intuitive user interface is designed for easy adoption by technicians at all levels of training.

Durable construction

Heavy-duty aluminum construction protects the device from wear and tear without sacrificing weight.

7 data points in one scan

Collect raw data, reflectance, absorbance, 1st derivative spectra, 2nd derivative spectra, GPS, date & time all in one scan.

Integrated crop mapping

Compatible with the free, interactive harvest mapping software FruitMaps, see your harvest data where it matters most – in your orchard.

  • 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 Melon Quality Meter waterproof?

  • The Melon Quality Meter is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Melon Quality Meter is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Melon Quality Meter that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Melon Quality Meter during heavy rainfall.

  • What are the operating conditions of this product?

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

  • What varieties can I measure with the Melon Quality Meter?

  • The Melon Quality Meter is equipped with robust chemometric models for trait prediction in Honeydew, Cantaloupe, and similar varieties.

  • What regions has the Melon Quality Meter been tested in?

  • The current model has been rigorously tested on both Guatemalan and Honduran melons and we are working closely with partners around the world to achieve even greater model robustness.

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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: ºBrix
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

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

Rapid, non-destructive melon quality measurement.

Quickly & non-destructively measure ºBrix in melons.

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