F-751 Avocado Quality Meter

Rapid, non-destructive Hass avocado dry matter measurement.

Turning complex science into actionable insights.

Intuitively designed for high performance, the Avocado Quality Meter gives you the power to make confident, data-driven decisions about your orchard.

F-751 Avocado Quality Meter

Lightweight & portable

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

Powerful spectrometer

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

WIFI connectivity

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

Scans in seconds

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

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.

F-751 Avocado Quality Meter
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Lightweight & portable

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

2

Powerful spectrometer

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

3

WIFI connectivity

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

4

Scans in seconds

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

5

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 avocado 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.

Wide measurement range

Ensure accurate data, no matter the maturity stage with dry matter readings from 14-40%.

Lightweight & heavy duty

Individually machined in the USA, the Avocado Quality Meter’s highly durable, aluminum construction gives you peace of mind without sacrificing weight.

7 data points in one scan

Collect raw data, reflectance, absorbance, 1st derivative spectra, 2nd derivative spectra, GPS tag, and date & time in a single scan.

Integrated crop mapping

Harvest planning has never been easier with Felix Instruments’ exclusive harvest mapping software, FruitMaps.

User-friendly design

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

  • 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 Avocado Quality Meter waterproof?

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

  • What are the operating conditions of this product?

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

  • Does the Avocado Quality Meter work on small avocados?

  • The model was built using size 36 to 48 avocados. Due to NIR transmittance, the pit of smaller avocados are more likely to interfere with dry matter measurements. We do not know the avocado size cutoff, but for the most accurate measurements we recommend that the avocados fall within the range that the model was built on.

  • Do I need to build my own avocado model?

  • No! The Avocado Quality Meter is preloaded with a robust model and fully calibrated when it leaves out production facility.

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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
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

INIFAP Researcher on NIR Tools for the Mango & Avocado Industry

Capacitación en vivo: Medidor de Calidad de Aguacate

Avocado Quality Meter Live Training

Demostración del Medidor de Calidad de Aguacate

Avocado Quality Meter Quick Start Guide

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

Hass in Half the Time: Quality Testing and Applied Research with the F-751 Avocado Quality Meter

F-751 Calibración de Aguacate

Consistency is Key: Best Practices for Measurement of Dry Matter & Brix (con subtítulos en español)

El Poder del Laboratorio en la Palma de tu Mano

IICA: NIR Technology for Assessing Avocado Maturity

Consistency is Key: Best Practices for Measurement of Dry Matter & Brix with NIR

Rapid, non-destructive avocado dry matter measurement.

Quickly & non-destructively measure dry matter in avocados.

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