Principal
--The 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 )
Display
--LCD ( Liquid crystal display ).
--5 digits, 16 mm ( 0.63" ) digit size
--Back light.
Display Dif
--Positive or Reverse direction, select by the push button on the front panel.
Function
--Tension & Compression (Push & Pull).
--Normal force, Peak hold ( Max. load )
Peak hold
--Will freeze the display value of the Peak load ( Max. load ).
Zero
--Zero button can be operated both for "normal force" or "peak hold" operation.
Unit select
--Kg/Newton/LB.
Measure Capacity
--20.00 Kg/44.10 LB/196.10 Newton
Resolution
--0.01 Kg/0.01 LB/0.05Newton.
Min. Display
--0.02 Kg/0.07 LB/0.3 Newton.
Accuracy
--± (0.5 % + 2 digits), within 23± 5 Degree C.
--* Under the test weight on 10 Kg & 20 Kg
Update time
--Fast Approx. 0.2 second.
--Slow Approx. 0.6 second.
Over range Indicator
--Display show " - - - - " when in over range status.
Data output
--RS-232 serial computer interface.
Overload Capacity
--Max. 30 kg.
Full Scale Deflection
--Approx. 0.4 mm max
Zero/tare Control
--Max. full capacity.
Circuit
--Exclusive microprocessor LSI-circuit.
Power Supply
--6 x 1.5 V AA (UM-3) size battery or DC 9V adapter (not included).
Power Consumption
--Approx. DC 28 mA
Transducer
--Exclusive load cell.
Operating Temperature
--0 to 50 Degree C ( 32 to 122 ).
Operating Humidity
--Less than 80% RH.
Dimension
--215 x 90 x 45 mm ( 8.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 inch ).
Weight
--650 g ( 1.43 LB )/with batteries.
Data output
--RS-232 serial computer interface.
Mounting Holes
--Main instrument with mounting holes are provided on the back case, easy stand mounting.
Accessories Included
--Operating manual ...................................1 PC
--11 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.
Optional Accessories
--* 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-U801-WIN.