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PCE-PTR 200N Dynamometer
User manuals in various languages (français,
italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
русский, 中文) can be found by using our
product search on: www.pce-instruments.com
Last change: 22 October 2019
v1.0
© PCE Instruments

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  • Page 1 User Manual PCE-PTR 200N Dynamometer User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com Last change: 22 October 2019 v1.0 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11 Calibration by using weights ............. 11 12 Rechargeable battery ................. 11 13 Measurement ..................11 13.1 Choosing the sample ......................11 13.2 Preparation of the sample ....................12 13.3 Important information about the measurement ..............12 14 Warranty ....................14 15 Disposal ....................14 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Remove the charger after charging to avoid accidents. • Do not touch the power adaptor with wet hands. • Do not bend or twist the test head. A measurement may only be made perpendicularly to the meter. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The penetrometer PCE-PTR 200N is a practical handheld meter to check the degree of ripeness of different types of fruit. This penetrometer is more accurate than most other models. The penetrometer will provide some valuable information about the ideal harvest time. The meter will also help monitoring the quality during storage, transport and sales.
  • Page 6: Device Description

    Device description Keys and adaptor Measuring adaptor Clamping nut Control panel Switched output USB interface Power connection © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Dimensions All dimensions in mm Circuit diagram of 3.5 mm jack Here you can find the circuit diagram for connecting a 3.5 mm jack in order to establish a connection to the switched outputs. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 8: Display

    Battery level indication PC connection Measuring unit Push (compression) icon Pull (tension) icon “—” the displayed value is smaller than the set limit “○” Measurement successful or interrupted “+” the displayed value exceeds the set limit © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 9: Keys

    Down AVER, MAX are qeried and MIN Back to Selected Menu is Invalid measurement option is opened mode opened Displayed Displayed value is value is Left saved saved Peak value Peak value Right is deleted is deleted © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Also in test mode, you can save the peak value by using the key. In storage mode, you can navigate to the right through the memory items by using the key. Also in storage mode, you can navigate to the left through the memory items by using key. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 11 Querying saved values, AVER, MAX, MIN: In test mode, you can open storage mode with the key. In storage mode, you can press to switch between AVER, MAX and MIN. USB interface: Please observe the instructions in the separate software manual. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 12: Options

    0 °/180 ° Display orientation 0 ° Off: Auto power F-14 off_t no/3~60 min Auto Power Off Off deactivated Backlight On (always on) F-15 on/off/auto Off (always off) Auto: automatic Auto: automatic (5 seconds) F-16 reset no/yes Factory settings © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 13: Alarm

    (the firmness increases with the size). I is also crucial that the chosen samples are completely flawless and undamaged. The measuring interval should be about every 3 … 5 days and approx. 10 pieces of fruit should be measured. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 14: Preparation Of The Sample

    Always apply pressure perpendicularly. Different measuring angles are not allowed. Apply SLOW AND EQUAL pressure with the penetration tip up to the recess that is marked on the tip. Irregular pressure can falsify the measurement. The complete procedure should take approx. 2 seconds. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 15 Try to make all measurements under equal conditions to ensure reproducible values for comparative and statistical purposes. To achieve high accuracy, use a test stand which enables you to apply regular pressure at a constant penetration angle. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 17 PCE Instruments contact information Germany France Spain PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L. Im Langel 4 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53 D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) Deutschland France España Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17...

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