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  • Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: CID Bio Science, Inc. Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science 1554 NE 3 Camas, WA 98607 Declares that the CE-marked Product: Product Model(s): Model F-750 FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment Leonard Felix - President...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warnings ....................Theory of Operation ................Chemometric Analysis ......... 7 Taking a Measurement ........ 7 Operating Instructions ......... 9 Unpacking the F-750 ................Loading the Battery ................Protecting your device ................Basic Operation ..................WiFi SD Card Instructions ..............Navigating Menus..................
  • Page 6 F-750 Production Test Check Sheet ....41 Warranty Information ......... 42 Appendix I: F-750 Accessory Parts ....43 Small Fruit Adaptor Accessories ............Selecting a Small Fruit Adaptor Accessory44 Liquid Accessories Kit ................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    · The F-750 contains a 48 channel GPS, which enables orchard-wide mapping of fruit parameters over the season. ·...
  • Page 8 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Specifications Spectrometer ZEISS MMS1 VIS-NIR 310 – 1100 nm (+/- 10 nm) Wavelength Range Spectral Sampling 3 nm Spectral 8-13 nm Resolution Battery Life 1600 scans (Variable) PC Interface USB and SD card (16 GB...
  • Page 10 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 Tripod mount...

  • Page 11: Warnings

     Instrument will become warm with use, due to the lamp turning on.  Do not drop F-750 batteries on hard surface, such as cement floor. Dropping the batteries on a hard surface may cause them to crack the seal and rupture.

  • Page 12: Theory Of Operation

    NIR Prediction Model to quantify fruit quality traits. The F-750 NIR Prediction Model is based on a Non-linear Iterative Partial Least Squares Regression (PLS) mathematical model in combination with user-collected data for the desired fruit traits.

  • Page 13: Chemometric Analysis

    Partial Least Squares Regression (PLS) mathematical modeling which generates a mathematical model of regression coefficients. The NIR spectra measurements made by the F-750 (X) predict the concentration of the constituent of interest in the fruit (Y). With each measurement, the...
  • Page 14 A final intercept coefficient is added, resulting in the predicted value which the F-750 displays on screen, and saves to the instrument’s SD card along with other information such as GPS location, battery...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Operating Instructions Unpacking the F-750 If you have just received your F-750, check the packing list to verify that you have received everything ordered. The F-750 will arrive in a carrying case that includes: ...

  • Page 16: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery The F-750 uses 18650 Li-ion 3.7V 3100mAh rechargeable batteries. The batteries must be removed from the F-750 to be charged. To remove the batteries, twist the battery compartment cap, located on the bottom of the device under the rubber bumper.
  • Page 17 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Top View: Front View: 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 18: Protecting Your Device

    F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 Protecting your device Ensure that the rubber bumpers on the top and bottom of the F-750 are always installed when using the instrument, as they protect it from water damage. The lens is made of extremely durable Gorilla Glass and should not become scratched with normal use.
  • Page 19 F-750. Press the scan button to record a new measurement. During the measurement, the instrument will switch to the scan display, then collect and process the data.
  • Page 20 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 F-750 power to turn off. Then, the instrument can be restarted. When the F-750 device is powered on, it will make a single beeping sound. If the device issues more than one beep, this indicates that the device has encountered an error.

  • Page 21: Wifi Sd Card Instructions

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 WiFi SD Card Instructions These instructions are meant to accompany the instructions supplied by the vendor to use specifically with Felix Instruments and a Toshiba FlashAir™ W-03 Wireless SD Memory Card. FlashAir™ 1. Install Wi-Fi card software appropriate to the SD card.
  • Page 22 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 If operating a F-750 version 750-013-xxxx or later, the SD card in your F-750 is pre-programmed at Felix Instruments to broadcast its own Wi-Fi and enable connection wirelessly. Follow the instructions below to access your data files without needing to eject your SD card from your instrument.
  • Page 23 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019  Go to Network Settings on the main menu Check Internet pass thru mode FlashAir™ This function is available for FlashAir™ W-03 and W-02 (Ver. F19BAW3AW2.00.02 or later) cards. When this function is enabled, the FlashAir™...
  • Page 24 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 FlashAir™ card to the internet access point. Check the “Enable internet pass thru mode” checkbox to enable “internet pass thru mode”. o Access Point SSID Sets the SSID of the internet access point. Enter the SSID for the access point that you will use.
  • Page 25 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 26: Navigating Menus

    F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 Navigating Menus Use the power button to turn on the F-750. After the instrument powers on, the display will show the current model loaded on the unit and the battery life at the top of the display. Instructions in the middle...
  • Page 27 When you start the F-750 for the first time, it will prompt you to Load Model. Highlight the model of choice and press the right arrow.
  • Page 28 Advanced Options: Advanced options are for diagnostic purposes and should only be accessed with the instruction of a Felix Instruments representative. Options that can be accessed using this model sub-menu include: Auto Integration Time, Lamp Off Shutter Open, Lamp Off Shutter Closed, Intercept Coefficients, and Correction Coefficients.

  • Page 29: Browse Measurements Menu

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 for the intercept coefficient can be entered. The intercept coefficient is derived from the regression vector. Press the left arrow to return to the model sub- menu. Browse Measurements Menu Once a measurement is taken, it is saved onto the SD card.

  • Page 30: Setup Instrument Menu

    F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 Setup Instrument Menu The Setup Instrument menu houses the features and settings that are adjustable by the user. Lot & Sample #: The lot and sample numbers organize data for each scan. For example, if...
  • Page 31 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 lot # menu with every change in lot. Rather, this could be set to automatically increase the lot number each time 10 samples were scanned, for example. -Append as Measurement Suffix: This option enables a lot and sample number naming system that can be modified by the “increment”...
  • Page 32 Date & Time: The Date & Time option allows the timestamp on the F-750 to be adjusted. By default, the instrument is calibrated to Pacific Standard Time; change the time to your desired time zone before beginning scans.
  • Page 33 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 specimens under "Instructions for Creating a Model" in this manual.) Once the new training set is created, the options are to either Browse Specimen Data or Delete Training Set. The Browse Specimen Data option will prompt you first to choose from a temperature range (minimum, mid, and maximum).
  • Page 34 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 -Advanced Options: The Advance Options menu are for diagnostic purposes and should only be used under the direction of a Felix Instruments support person. The options available are: Scans to Average, Lamp Shutter Open, and Lamp Shutter Closed.
  • Page 35 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Language: At this time the F-750 supports English, Spanish and Portuguese; the latest firmware update installs a language pack that can allow and recognize different language characters. Diagnostics: This menu is intended for debugging and support and should only be used in consultation with a Felix Instruments representative.
  • Page 36 Press left to abort. Press right to continue. Instruments should only be calibrated under direction of a Felix Instruments technician. The options in this menu allow the instrument to be specifically calibrated for optimum performance.
  • Page 37 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Time, Temperature Correction, Reference Voltage, and Power. --Factory reset: This option will erase the temporary cache files for the display screens and return to the default parameters from the manufacturer. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance

    (that protects water from leaking into the USB and SD card slot) is snugly installed. The rubber bumper and the case of the F-750 can be wiped clean with a cloth. Firmware Update Procedure...
  • Page 39 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 prolonged start-up on the F-750 after the firmware update. For questions concerning firmware updates, please contact support@felixinstruments.com. Tip: If you experience any issues with the firmware updating process, “Deploy Bootloader” can be selected. Follow the...
  • Page 40 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019...

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Technical Support If you have a question about the F-750, first look in the F-750 Instruction Manual. There is also online support available for the F-750 at http://felixinstruments.com/support. If you cannot find the answer, you can contact a Technical Support Representative located in your country.
  • Page 42 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 services, the customer must first contact us and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact a customer service representative for specific instructions when returning a product. You can e-mail support at support@felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions

    F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 Frequently Asked Questions Check our online FAQ for updates at www.felixinstruments.com/support/F-750 1. What can the F-750 Produce Quality Meter measure? The F-750 Produce Quality Meter is typically used to measure the concentration of dry matter, total soluble solids, chlorophyll, titratable acids, etc.
  • Page 44 10 seconds, and the instrument will not restart, you may need to remove, then re-insert the batteries. 4. What do I do if the F-750 SD card becomes corrupted? If your F-750 keeps indicating that it is "checking SD card"...
  • Page 45 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 5. I started a scan and it will not stop taking scans. How do I stop it? If you want to stop the device from taking consecutive scans during the process, the opportunity to stop the next scan comes after the measurement data screen displays.
  • Page 46 F-750. 8. Can I use the F-750 outdoors? Yes. The shutter inside of the instrument helps correct for any changes in light level.
  • Page 47 F-750 User Manual revision 04/28/2019 F-750 Production Test Check Sheet Date: ___________________ Technician Initials: ___________________ Serial #: ___________________ Spectrometer #: ___________________ Firmware Version: ___________________ Spectrometer Pixel Coefficients Spectrometer DAC Offset: Reference Voltage: 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 48 Repair or alteration by an unauthorized technician voids warranty. Material and equipment which is not manufactured by Felix Instruments is to be covered only by the warranty of its manufacturer. Felix Instruments will not be liable to the Buyer for loss, damage, or injury to persons or to property by the use of equipment manufactured by other companies.
  • Page 49 Appendix I: F-750 Accessory Parts Small Fruit Adaptor Accessories Small fruit adaptor accessories are included with the F-750. These accessories are designed to 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 50 F-750 Instruction Manual revision 04/28/2019 maximize and focus the light when measuring small fruit such as grapes or cherries. Two reflector cone sizes are provided to accommodate a variety of small fruit, 11 mm and 19 mm, and a small fruit adaptor, which has three spokes and a central ring, similar to crosshairs or a target.
  • Page 51 To use the reflector cones, one quick changeover must first be made to the F-750 by installing the small fruit adaptor (black ring with central circle and 3 spokes). Using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver, swap this adaptor with the plain one currently on the F-750.
  • Page 52 Liquid Accessories Kit The F-750 offers an optional Liquids Accessory Kit for making measurements on any liquid or other moist commodity such as homogenized fruit samples, meats, and oils.
  • Page 53 Ensure that the appropriate Teflon Reflection Shield is in place, so that the light will be reflected to the F-750 during each measurement. When utilizing the petri dish for measurements, the F-750 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 54 Adjustable Cuvette Sampling Tray, the F- 750 should be laid on its side and the lens fitted into the appropriate slot, these can be seen in the figure below. The F-750 with attached Sample Trays for taking measurements on liquids.

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