Lutron FR-5105 Fruit Hardness Tester, 5,000 g

Brand
Lutron
Model number
FR-5105
Category
Force Gauges

Penetrometer for fruit firmness up to 5,000 g with load cell, peak hold and g/oz/N units, supplied with penetrometer tips.

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Key features

  • The tester is used to measure the hardness of most kind fruits such as apple, pear, strawberry, grape, large/hard fruits, small/soft fruits. It is suitable for the fruit scientific research department, fruit company, fruit farm, agriculture colleges and universities to improve the fruit quality, the harvest storage, the product transportation... by the fruits' hardness. The useful tester to judge fruit's mature degree.
  • Max. capacity: 5000 gf x 1 gf.
  • Unit: g/oz/Newton.
  • Use load cell sensor, high precision.
  • Digital display with Peak hold function, easy measurement.
  • Tension or Compression, Zero.
  • Positive/ Reverse display.
  • Large LCD display with back light.
  • Tip size: 3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm.
  • RS-232/USB computer interface.
  • Complete set with hard carrying case and 4 kind tips (3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm).
  • Test stand, FS-1001, optional.
  • USB cable (USB-01) and the data acquisition are optional.
  • Peak hold (Max. load) can be held in display during make the measurement.
  • Zero button can operate both for normal measuring & the " peak hold " operation.
  • Full capacity zero (tare) control capability.
  • Fast/Slow response time push button.
  • Hand held & stand mounted gauges are available.
  • Low power consumption gives long battery life.
  • Microprocessor circuit & exclusive load cell transducer.
  • Over load protection.
  • Built-in DC 9V power adapter input socket.
  • Range of 0 to 1 Kg (Appropriate for fruits such as grapes or cherries....), with the 6 mm diameter sensor (FRTP-6).
  • Range of 0 to 5 Kg (Appropriate for fruits such as plums, lemons and other medium hard fruits....), with the 6 mm diameter sensor (FRTP-6) or the 8 mm diameter sensor diameter sensor (FRTP-8).

Specifications

Specifications
PrincipleThe hardness of Fruit can express by the unit area ( S ) could undertake the pressure of dynamometer ( N ), their specific value is just as the hardness ( P ).; P =N / S; P = Hardness value of fruit ( Kg/cm^2 ); N = Pressure of dynamometer ( N, Kg, LB ); S = Area of pressure ( m^2, cm^2 )
DisplayLCD ( Liquid crystal display ).; 5 digits, 16 mm ( 0.63" ) digit size. Back light.
Display DirectionPositive or Reverse direction, select by the push button on the front panel.
FunctionTension & Compression (Push & Pull). Normal force; Peak hold ( Max. load ).
Peak holdWill freeze the display value of the Peak load ( Max. load ).
ZeroZero button can be operated both for "normal force" or "peak hold" operation.
Unit selectg/Newton/oz.
Measure Capacity5,000 g/176.40 oz/49.03 Newton.
Resolution1 g/0.05 oz/0.01 Newton.
Min. Display3 g/0.10 oz/0.03 Newton.
Accuracy± ( 0.4 % + 1 digit ), within 23± 5°C.; * Under the test weight on 3000 g & 5000 g.
Update timeFast Approx. 0.2 second.; Slow Approx. 0.6 second.
Over range IndicatorDisplay show " - - - - " when in over range status.
Overload CapacityMax. 7 kg.
Full Scale DeflectionApprox. 0.2 mm max.
Zero/tare ControlMax. full capacity.
CircuitExclusive microprocessor LSI-circuit.
Power Supply6 x 1.5 V AA (UM-3) size battery or DC 9V adapter; (not included).
Power ConsumptionApprox. DC 28 mA.
TransducerExclusive load cell.
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C ( 32°F to 122°F ).
Dimension215 x 90 x 45 mm ( 8.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 inch ).
Weight650 g ( 1.43 LB )/with batteries.
Data outputRS-232 serial computer interface.
Mounting HolesMain instrument with mounting holes are provided on the back case, easy stand mounting.
Accessories
Supplied with11 mm Penetrometer Tip, FRTP-11: 1 PC; 8 mm Penetrometer Tip, FRTP-8: 1 PC; 6 mm Penetrometer Tip, FRTP-6: 1 PC; 3 mm Penetrometer Tip, FRTP-3: 1 PC; Carrying case : 1 PC; Operating manual : 1 PC
Optional* Test stand, Model : FS-1001; * RS232 cable, Model : UPCB-01; * USB cable, Model : USB-01; * SD card data recorder, DL-9602SD. * Software for data logging & data.; recorder, Model : SW-E816
Technical details
Operating HumidityLess than 80% RH

Specifications are from the manufacturer's published information. Confirm critical values with us or the datasheet before ordering.