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Peak Measurement
The Peak mode is the most commonly used mode for fruit harness testing.
1.
Install a tip.
2.
Slide the POWER switch to the “Peak H” position.
3.
Select units of measure (grams/kilograms, ounces/pounds, or newtons) using the units select
switch.
4.
Press the ZERO button to zero the display.
5.
Select FAST or SLOW response. FAST is the preferred speed for fruit harness testing.
6.
Properly align the tip and the fruit and then slowly increase the applied pressure against the
fruit..
7.
When the tip breaks the surface, the force will release and the peak value, which is the highest
reading encountered, will remain ‘held” in the display.
8.
Press the ZERO button to clear the display for the next measurement.
Normal Measurement Mode
1.
Install a tip.
2.
Slide the POWER switch to the “I” position.
3.
Select units of measure (grams/kilograms, ounces/pounds, or newtons) using the units select
switch.
4.
Press the ZERO button to zero the display.
5.
Select FAST or SLOW response. FAST is the preferred speed for fruit harness testing.
6.
Properly align the tip and the fruit and then slowly increase the applied pressure against the
fruit.
7.
Observe the display to monitor the applied force.
LCD Backlight
The backlight feature provides display illumination when the meter is used at night or in dimly lighted
areas. Press and hold ( > 2 seconds ) the
button until LCD backlight is turns ON. The backlight
will automatically turn off after approximately 6 seconds
Reverse Display
The Reverse Display feature flips the display upside-down to permit easy reading of the results
regardless of the direction the meter is held during measurement.
Fast-Slow
The Fast-Slow feature selects the meter’s response time. Slow response will average the reading
over a longer time period and Fast response will display more rapid changes.
“
FAST
” appears in the display when it is selected, no display indication appears for slow.
RS232 PC/USB Interface
Optional software is available to log, graph and save measured data.
