Applications
The Fruit Hardness Tester is a compact, handheld penetrometer designed for measuring the hardness of fruit and certain vegetables. It is an indispensable tool for growers, enabling them to determine the optimal picking time and monitor softening during storage by measuring the force required to penetrate the fruit pulp.
Key Features
- Max. Hold and Unit Conversion functions
- USB, RS-232, and Bluetooth data output options
Technical Specifications
| Unit | kgf(kgf/cm²), lbf(lbf/cm²), N(N/cm²), Pa |
| Tip Diameter | 3.5mm |
| Range | 0.2~5.0kgf/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 (8.0×2.4×1.3inch) |
| 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
- Main Unit
- 3.5mm Tip
- Wrist Strap
- Carrying Case
- Operation Manual
Optional Accessories
- USB, RS-232C data cable with software
- Bluetooth data output with software
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