Applications:
The Fruit Hardness Tester is a handheld compact penetrometer for fruit and some vegetable hardness testing.
* FHT series is an indispensable tool for growers.
* By measuring force required to plunge into fruit pulp, inferring ripeness, FHT assists in determining the picking time or monitoring softening during storage.
* With Max. Hold, Unit Converse Functions.
* Applies USB, RS-232, Bluetooth ™ data output.
| Unit | kgf(kgf/cm²) lbf(lbf/cm²) N(N/cm²) Pa |
| Tip Diameter | 3.5mm |
| Range | 0.5~15.0kgf/cm² |
| Resolution | 0.01/0.1/1 |
| Accuracy | ±(1%H+0.1)kgf/cm² |
| Pressing Depth | 10mm |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature: 0~45°C Humidity:<90%RH |
| Power Supply | 2 x 1.5 V AAA Size (UM-4) Battery |
| Dimensions | 204x62x33mm (8.0x2.4x1.3inch) |
| Weight | 230g(Not Including Batteries) |
Fruit Classifications
| Fruit | Example |
| Small Fruit | Strawberry, Cherry, Grape, Berry |
| Soft Fruit | Peach, Banana, Apricot, Plum, Melon, Citrus, Persimmon |
| Firm Fruit | Pear, Nectarine, Kiwi |
| Hard Fruit | Avocado |
Standard Accessories
1. Main Unit
2. 3.5mm Tip
3. Wrist Strap
4. Carrying Case
5. Operation Manual
Optional Accessories
1. USB, RS-232C data cable with software
2. Bluetooth data out put with software
