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  • Page 1 After you have finished reading the manual, keep it always at hand for ready reference. If a questionable point is found, please contact the dealer that you have purchased it from. Hans Schmidt & Co GmbH Phone: int. + 49 / (0)8638 / 9410-0 e-mail: P.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E Index Texture Analysis ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Texture Profile ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1. Safety Notes ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2. What is Inside・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3. Names and Functions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4. Preparation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Body/Controller・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Software ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5. Switch ON FRTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6. Main Menu ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7. How to Select a Mode ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...

  • Page 3: Texture Analysis

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E Texture Analysis This texture analyzer can digitalize texture such as firmness, viscosity, and more, allowing for data management. It offers a wide range of measuring methods to fit your measurement needs. It shows you the instructions to set up, thus, you only have to follow it. You will finish measurement before you knew it.

  • Page 4: Texture Profile

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E Texture Profile Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) is a method to analyze texture by a combination of several parameters. This texture analyzer can handle complicated analysis requiring TPA on [Texture Profile Analysis] in “Programmable mode” or on a test complying with “Food for person having difficulty in swallowing.”This analyzer adopts Szczesniak’s profile.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P5

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 1．Safety Notes Keep it in mind that the danger and its extent by mishandling below. This indicates the condition that may lead to malfunction or Danger damage and even that can cause injury or death if this analyzer is used in a manner not specified by IMADA.
  • Page 6 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 1．Safety Notes Warning  This texture analyzer has been designed for indoor use only. Ensure that its connector part is kept away from water.  Do not use the analyzer for any purposes except texture analysis (force mesurement).
  • Page 7 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 1．Safety Notes Overload Notes  Note this analyzer’s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded. Otherwise, the internal load cell would be damaged. An overload can occur whether it is powered ON or OFF.

  • Page 8: What Is Inside・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P8

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 2．What is Inside Main parts ○Body ○Controller Accessories（Attachments） ○Probe shaft ○Disk probe ○Sphere probe 50mm : FR-JS-50 FR-HA-20J (5N/50N) FR-SR-20S 100mm : FR-JS-100 FR-HA-20S (100N) 50 / 100 φ 20 SR20 ○Wedge probe ○Tension Knob ○Conical probe...
  • Page 9 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 2．What is Inside Accessories for the main part ○Tray ○Table ○Probe knob ○Table knob Accessories for the controller ○Hanging pin ○Plate ○M3 Knurled screws (2pcs) ○M4 Wing screws (2pcs) ○Size AA batteries (2pcs) Others ○Power cable ○USB cable...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 3．Names and Functions Body FRTS body Emergency button Sensor box Probe knob Holes to attach the controller Attachment (Probe and Probe shaft) Table knob Table Table This is the main body. It has connectors and an on/off switch on its back.
  • Page 11 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 3．Names and Functions Controller Connector of the controller Touch screen Control/Display part Table Down/Up button (Blue arrow button) START/STOP button You can combine the controller and the body using this connector. Connector of the controller FRTS body has its connector on its back.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 4．Preparation （Body/Controller） 4-1. Place the body.  Place the body on a flat table. 4-2. Insert the AA batteries into the controller.  Open a cover on its back, and insert the supplied AA batteries.
  • Page 13 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 4．Preparation （Body/Controller） 4-5. Connect the USB flash drive  Insert the accessory USB flash into the right side of the controller, paying attention to its direction. ※You can perform measurement without the USB flash drive, however, in this case, you cannot save the measured result.
  • Page 14 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 4．Preparation （Body/Controller） 4-8. Mount the probe knob.  Mount the probe knob on the sensor box, and tighten a screw temporarily. Cautions ・Probe knob is directly linked with the sensor, thus, tighten it gently to prevent an overload (sensor breakdown).
  • Page 15 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 4．Preparation （Body/Controller） 4-10. How to use the controller How to use 1 How to mount it on the body Mount it on the body. Mount the plate using two pieces of the M3 knurl screws.
  • Page 16 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201803E 4．Preparation （Body/Controller） 4-11. How to store the controller  You can hang the controller on the right side of the body when you do not use it. Hanging pin Attach the pin on the right side of the body, and hang the controller.
  • Page 17 Check the driver Install following the instruction below. Turn on FRTS series, and connect it to the computer using USB cable. Start [Device Manager] and unfold [Ports (COM&LPT)] group. [IMADA FRTS Series] should be found if the driver has been successfully installed.
  • Page 18 .NET Framework 4.6. Starting Force Recorder ③ Input product key, which is found on the CD-ROM case. Connect FRTS Series to computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on FRTS series. Go to Windows [Start] - [All Programs] - [IMADA] - [Force Recorder Professional FRTS Ver.] to start Force Recorder.

  • Page 19: Switch On Frts

    Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 5．Switch on FRTS  Connect the controller to the body, and press the ON/OFF switch on the back to turn on the power.  Following the instructions on touch screen, Press to move the table to the bottom.
  • Page 20 Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 6．Main Menu ⑤ ⑥ ④ ① ③ ② Display Contents Reference ① Food/Standard ≪Select from Food List (Food Mode)≫ Page 23 mode A wide range of food are listed. You only have to select the desired food (or the most similar one), and follow the instructions appeared on the screen.

  • Page 21: How To Select A Mode

    Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 7. How to Select a Mode You can select one mode from Food/Standard, Manual, or Programmable mode, and each mode offers different results. Acquirable results Mode Food mode （Preset conditions） ✔ ✔ Food for person having ✔...
  • Page 22 Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E Use this chart to find the ideal mode to fit your needs. You will You will perform perform a a compression test tension test such as -Break -Shear -Viscosity etc You do not know You will just You have the way of push your...
  • Page 23 Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 8． Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode) This texture analyzer includes a wide range of preset measuring conditions. You only have to select a desired food or standard to set measuring conditions. I. <Food Mode> Select Measuring Conditions from Food List This texture analyzer includes a wide range of measuring conditions over 100.

  • Page 24: Food/Standard Mode

    Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode)  You will see the recommended measuring conditions. You can adjust the conditions like test speed as required. Touch Next to go to next.  You will see the confirmation screen, “Check Measuring Conditions, ” then, touch to start measurement.
  • Page 25 Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 8． Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode) (Measurement Example1） Shearing test of boiled noodle ① Touch Noodle from the list of food categories. ⑤ You will see the default (Compression Speed and Touch ▲▼ to scroll. Compression Displacement) of the selected food.
  • Page 26 Texture Analyzer FRTS Manual FRTS201702E 8． Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode) (Measurement Example 2） Viscosity test of cooked rice (one grain) ⑤ You will see the default (Compression Speed and ① Touch Rice from the list of food categories. Compression Force) of the selected food. Touch ▲▼...

  • Page 27: Standard Mode

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 8． Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode) II. <Standard Mode> Select Measuring Conditions from Standards This texture analyzer includes some measuring conditions. You only have to select a desired standard (or the most similar one), and follow the instructions displayed to set measuring conditions.

  • Page 28: Food For Person Having Difficulty In Swallowing

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Select Measuring Conditions (Food/Standard mode) List of selectable standards in FRTS Standard Outline Food for person having It is a type of special-use food determined by Consumer Affairs difficulty in swallowing Agency of Japan, which is aimed to ease swallowing problems and prevent accidents such as misswallowing and suffocation.
  • Page 29 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Food for Person Having Difficulty in Swallowing PC required This standard specifies testing method to measure hardness, cohesiveness and adhesiveness to determine 3-step permission criteria. The results also include tackiness, elasticity and gumminess, which are irrelevant to the criteria judgement.
  • Page 30 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Food for Person Having Difficulty in Swallowing PC required Setting the unit This standard uses N for force and mm for displacement. Set the unit to N prior to testing. See the page 69 for the instructions to switch the unit from N to kgf or lbf.
  • Page 31 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Food for Person Having Difficulty in Swallowing PC required Adjust start/finish position The current table position is the start and finish point. Adjust the position to test efficiently when the surface of food and the probe are far apart.
  • Page 32 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Food for Person Having Difficulty in Swallowing PC required Start testing and see results Press lit in green to start testing. The table moves to apply compression force twice. The software automatically starts and finishes recording.

  • Page 33: Universal Design Food

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Universal Design Food It measures hardness in the specified method to determine the permission criteria. Results Upper limit hardness (N/m Up to 2x10 Up to 5x10 Up to 5x10 Up to 5x10 Upper limit hardness (N/m...
  • Page 34 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Universal Design Food Preparation Mount the attachment Follow the instruction appears on the touch screen and prepare the disk probe (20mm diameter). Fix it on probe shaft 100mm. Insert the probe in FRTS upwards to top and tighten it.
  • Page 35 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Universal Design Food Start testing and see results Press lit in green to start testing. The table moves to apply compression force once. The table returns to the start position once measurement is completed. Test results appear as below.

  • Page 36: Jis K6530 Animal Glues And Gelatins・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P36

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E JIS K6503 Animal glues and gelatins It measures gel strength in the method specified in JIS K6503. Outline of method Prepare a container (60mm diameter and 60mm or taller height) and fill it with jelly. Push in with cylindrical probe (optional: FR-EC-12.7J) at 0.5mm/sec for 4mm deep from the surface of...

  • Page 37: Iso16305 Butter

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E ISO16305 Butter (Method for measuring hardness of butter) *PC required It measures butter hardness in the method specified in ISO 16305. Outline of method Prepare a block of butter in approx. 22mm cube tempered at 10 ℃.

  • Page 38: Iso 9665 Animal Gules

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E ISO 9665 Animal glues (ISO gel strength test) It measures jelly or gelatin hardness in the method specified in ISO 9665. Outline of method Prepare a wide-neck bottle (59mm inner diameter and approx. 85mm height) with a capacity of 155ml and fill it with jelly.

  • Page 39: Former Jas Special Packaging For Kamaboko And Similar

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E Former JAS Special Packaging for Kamaboko and Similar It measures elasticity of Kamaboko (pasted fish) and similar food in casing based on Former JAS standard. Outline of method Prepare a sample by cutting off 1 cm from the edge and then slice 2.5cm to make a cylindrical piece.

  • Page 40: Manual Mode

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 9. Manual Mode In this mode, you can manually move the table up/down while pressing This mode is perfect for simple hardness test, or checking measuring conditions (speed/displacement). Note that you can perform tension tests (of noodles and more) in this Manual mode only.
  • Page 41 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 9．Manual Mode 9-1. Manual Settings ① ② ③ Item Contents Default ① Detect Contact It detects point of contact (the surface of your ※ Point sample), and regards the point as the start (zero) of the displacement. In advance, set the force value to be regarded as the point of contact.
  • Page 42 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 9．Manual Mode 9-2. Operation in Manual Mode light in blue when they are ready. The table moves in the arrow’s direction while you press it.  Speed Adjust Touch Speed Adjust to set the test speed in Manual mode.
  • Page 43 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 9．Manual Mode 9-3. Measure Hardness in Peak Test Mode of Manual Mode Preparation Mount the attachment Prepare the desired probe (Disk, Wedge, etc.). Fix it on probe shaft 100mm. Insert the probe in FRTS upwards to top and tighten it.

  • Page 44: Programmable Mode

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTT201702E 10. Programmable Mode You can program your desired measuring conditions by yourself. We recommend [Two cycles → Show texture analysis result] to evaluate the characteristics of your test sample more objectively using multiple parameters. Touch Programmable Mode on Main Menu to start programing measuring conditions.
  • Page 45 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-2-1. Select Recording Period (at One Cycle) Item Contents While pushing (one way) It performs measurement only while the table is moving up from the current position. It does NOT perform measurement while the table is returning to the starting position.
  • Page 46 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-2-2. Select Result Format (in Two Cycles) 項目 内容 Show two peak values individually You can see the hardness and viscosity of the first and the second cycle individually. Show texture analysis result...
  • Page 47 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-3. Select Compression Test Mode Item Contents Set the distance from point of contact It compresses your test sample by the set displacement from point of contact. Set the proximity limit to the table The table moves to the specified position.
  • Page 48 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-4. How They Work We will show you how A/B/C works. Test Mode A Set the distance from point of contact The position of point of contact Set the compression displacement The analyzer detects the surface (point of contact) of your test sample, and compress it by the set displacement from the point of contact.
  • Page 49 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode Test Mode B Set the proximity limit to the table Line A Set the distance between the table and the probe (proximity limit to the table) You can set the distance between the table and the probe, and it compresses your test sample until it reaches the Line A.
  • Page 50 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode Test Mode C Set the force limit Apply compression force of the set value. You can set the maximum force value to apply to your test sample as force limit, and the analyzer compresses the sample until it senses the set force limit.
  • Page 51 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-5. Set Measuring Conditions You will see the setting screen after selecting one in Compression Test Mode. ① ③ ② ① The set value You will see one of each mentioned below according to selected test mode.
  • Page 52 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode ① ③ ④ ② ① Graph Type Select graph type from force-displacement or force-time to be recorded on the accessory software. ② Displacement Select the direction of the displacement. Indicator Upward+： The displacement value increases when the table moves up.
  • Page 53 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-6. Texture Profile Analysis and the Probe Diameter The analyzer shows you the texture analysis result by texture profile analysis when you select Two Cycles Texture Analysis . The result format differs according to the setting of the probe diameter.
  • Page 54 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 10. Programmable Mode 10-7. Result Format You will see 4 kinds of the result format according to the selected compression test mode. Result Format Test Cycle： One Cycle Test Cycle： Two Cycles Recording Period： While pushing (one way) Result：...

  • Page 55: Common Screens

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 11. Common Screens Here you can see common functions and operations among Food/Standard mode, Manual mode, and Programmable mode. 11-1. Move the Table’s Position You will see upper right in many pages. Touch the button, then lights in blue, and the screen switches to the “Move the Table’s Position,”...
  • Page 56 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 11. Common Screens 11-2. Check Measuring Conditions When it is ready to start measurement in Food/Standard or Programmable mode, you will see the screen below. Then, press in green to start measurement. ① ③ ②...
  • Page 57 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 11. Common Screens 11-3. Measuring… Press When it displays “Check Measuring Conditions” on the screen, then measurement starts, and the screen switches to the one below. While measuring, you will see one of the state listed below at the left of the speed.
  • Page 58 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 11. Common Screens 11-5. Measured Results After measurement has finihsed, you will see the measurement results on the screen. The result format varies according ro the measuring conditions, so we will show you an example below.

  • Page 59: Favorite (Add To/Recall/Delete)

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 12. Favorite (Add to/Recall/Delete) You can add 6 measuring conditions at maximum to Favorite, then you can recall them easily later. 12-1. Add to Favorite You can add measuring conditions to Favorite easily in Food/Standard mode or Programmable mode.
  • Page 60 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 12. Favorite (Add to/Recall/Delete) 12-2. Recall a Favorite/Measurement under the Favorite Touch Favorite on Main Menu to recall the favorite conditions, then you will see the list of the favorite conditions. Touch a desired number, then you can perform measurement under the same condition.
  • Page 61 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 12. Favorite (Add to/Recall/Delete) 12-3. Delete from Favorite Touch Favorite on Main Menu to display the list of the favorite conditions. Then, touch Delete at lower right, and touch a desired number to delete on the screen of “Delete from Favorite”.

  • Page 62: Usb Drive Data

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 13. USB Drive Data ① ② Idem Contents ① Check the Save You can see the data stored in the USB flash drive. Data You can also see force distribution graph. See the page 65 for further information.

  • Page 63: Force Distribution Graph

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 14. Force Distribution Graph You can see the force distribution on the screen without a PC. (You cannot see it in some measurement) ② ③ ① ④ ⑤ Item Contents ① Graph Area Continuous data is visualized into a graph (force distribution).
  • Page 64 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 14. Force Distribution Graph 14-1. How to See the Graph Area Force Value Capacity Capacity Zero ③ Start to compress ① Compression displacement ② Finish to compress ④ Item Contents ① Black wave The latest data’s graph ②...
  • Page 65 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 14. Force Distribution Graph 14-3 How to Save the Reference Graph Touch Select the Reference Graph on the screen of USB Drive Data (page 62). Enter a check in the checkbox of ON, and touch Change the Reference Graph .

  • Page 66: Save And Check Data In Usb Flash Drive

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E Save and Check data in USB Flash Drive You can connect the supplied USB flash drive, and save the measured data into it.  You can find the individual statistics in the file 【IMADA】→【FRTS】→【FRTS_EN.CSV】 in the USB flash drive.

  • Page 67: Default Settings

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 16. Default Settings ① ② ③ Item Contents Default ① Auto Save The test result is transferred to the USB flash drive when the test finished. ② Test Completion A buzzer is sounded when the test finished.
  • Page 68 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 16. Default Settings ① ② ③ Item Contents Default ① Favorite’s Edit Lock You cannot edit/add to/delete Favorite when it is ON. ② Language You can select the desired language. (English) ③ Date/Time You can set the current date and time.
  • Page 69 Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 16. Default Settings ① ② ③ Item Contents Default ① Force Unit You can select the force unit, N or kgf (gf) or lbf (ozf). N ① Displacement Unit You can select the displacement unit, mm or inch.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 17. Specifications Specifications According to Each Model. Item Specifications Model FRTS-5N FRTS-50N FRTS-100N Capacity 100N Display 5.000N 50.00N 100.0N Common Specifications Item Specifications Force ±0.2%F.S±1digit Accuracy Displacement 0.1mm±1digit Force N / kgf (g) / lbf (ozf) (*)

  • Page 71: Dimensions

    Instruction manual FRTS series FRTS201802E 18. Dimensions...

  • Page 72: Software Operating Environment

    *We do NOT guarantee operation in USB3.0. USB A to mini B cable Connection cable (Supplied with FRTS series as an accessory) Please check the operating environment on the software CD for requirements such as OS / hardware / platform / screen size.

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