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- Page 1 F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Operations Manual F-751 Avocado Quality Meter Felix Instruments Phone: +1 (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com 1554 NE 3rd Ave Fax: +1 (360) 833-1914 sales@felixinstruments.com Camas, WA 98607, USA...
- Page 2 F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: CID Bio Science, Inc. Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas, WA 98607 Declares that the CE-marked Product: Product Model(s): Model F-75x FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Contents Contents Introduction ........4 Bin Options ......13 Bin Prefix ......13 Theory of Operation ....5 Tags ........13 Measurement Variance ... 6 Fruit Per Bin....... 13 Natural Variation of DM in Avocados ...... -
Page 4: Introduction
DM content of a conical region of mesocarp in the location where the lens is placed on the fruit. Since the F-751 can be thought of as a “spot measurement”, we recommend scanning at both the dorsal and ventral sides of the equator of the avocado and using the average to gain the most accurate insight into the average dry matter of the whole fruit. -
Page 5: Theory Of Operation
(Diagram adapted from Cavaco et al.) The F-751 Quality Meter utilizes a light interactance geometry (Fig. 1 & 2), in which a halogen lamp directs NIR and visible light into the commodity. As light penetrates a sample, photons scatter,... -
Page 6: Measurement Variance
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Measurement Variance Factors that affect measurement variance include: Natural variation of dry matter throughout the fruit Analytical procedure Accuracy of the instrument Natural Variation of DM in Avocados Dry matter is not homogeneously distributed throughout the mesocarp (flesh) of the avocado (See Figure 3). -
Page 7: Variance Due To Analytical Procedure
Using the average DM of ten fruit will typically deliver 30% better performance than using the average DM of five fruit. Because it is quick to measure with the F-751, we recommend a larger sample size that delivers the desired performance. -
Page 8: Device Overview & Setup
Warning: Do not drop batteries, this may cause them to crack and rupture. Protecting Your Device Ensure that the rubber bumpers on the top and bottom of the F-751 are always installed when using the instrument, as they protect it from water damage. -
Page 9: Device Interface
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Device Interface Observe the location of the key features on the F-751: Figure 6. Top of Device Figure 7. Bottom of Device Figure 5. Front of Device Power On/Off Button SD Card Slot Measure Button... -
Page 10: Device In Use
Right to confirm selection. GPS Settings The F-751’s GPS feature allows users to get accurate GPS data for each measurement taken. Highlight GPS and press Right. Highlight GPS State and press Right. Use the Up/Down buttons to select between enabling or disabling this feature and press Right to confirm selection. -
Page 11: Gps Settings (Cont.)
Data Server. Uploading To FruitMaps FruitMaps is a program available for free to all F-751 users, that transposes data generated on the instrument into a visual format, allowing for users to plot their crops, generate harvest prediction dates, and more... -
Page 12: Bin Setup
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Bin Setup Bins are the vehicles for storing Select Bin measurements taken on the Options instrument. Setup a new bin by Archive Data navigating to App Menu > Select Bin > Create New Bin. Highlight Create New Bin and press Right to create an empty bin. -
Page 13: Bin Options
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Bin Options Bin Prefix Users can adjust bin settings Tags prior to taking measurements. Fruit Per Bin From the App Menu, highlight Enforce Bin Size Scans Per Side Options and press Right to Scans Per Side... -
Page 14: Sides Per Fruit
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Sides Per Fruit Users can set a default number of sides per fruit. All new bins created will automatically be set to the sides per fruit chosen by the user. Highlight Sides Per Fruit and press Right. Enter the desired number of sides per fruit and press Right to confirm selection. -
Page 15: Archive Data
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Archive Data Archiving data allows users Archive Measurements to keep measurements easily organized and prevent Data will be moved to the archive folder clutter. The user can also on the SD Card. choose to allow the archived data to automatically be sent directly to FruitMaps.com or... -
Page 16: Measuring Avocados
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Measuring Avocados To ensure the highest degree of accuracy for a single fruit, it is recommended to perform a minimum of three scans on both the dorsal and ventral sides of the equator. This is the default configuration for the device. -
Page 17: Taking Measurements
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Taking Measurements Position an avocado horizontally over the lens of the instrument, with the dorsal/ventral side of the equator of the fruit centered over the lens. Then press the Measure button to take a measurement. If a... -
Page 18: Bin Summary
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Bin Summary A bin’s summary statistics can be BIN001 viewed at any time by pressing Left Fruit 1 of 10 complete from the Measurement menu. This screen displays the average, standard 32.8 1.42 31.4 34.0... -
Page 19: Measurement Evaluation
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Measurement Evaluation Users have three methods to view and assess measurements. Directly on the instrument interface Offline on your PC using the SD Card or data server Online with FruitMaps.com Accessing Measurements on a PC: Using the SD Card Turn off the device. - Page 20 Archive folder. Data that has not been archived can be accessed in the Data folder. Applications containing the chemometric models are housed within the Apps folder. Figure 25. F-751 SD card Archive Folder on PC Felix Instruments Phone: +1 (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...
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Page 21: Accessing Measurements On A Pc: Using The Data Server
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Accessing Measurements on a PC: Using the Data Server Each instrument comes with a unique account specific to its serial number. These instructions are designed for Windows 10, but the FTP server will work with any operating system or client. - Page 22 F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 5. When you are done, the FTP site will appear under Network locations in This PC. Right click the folder and select Login As. Input the username and the password (the device’s serial number). Ensure that Log on anonymously is unchecked.
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Page 23: Accessing Measurements On Fruitmaps
F-751 Avocado Operation Manual Rev. 1/25/2023 Accessing Measurements on FruitMaps FruitMaps.com, produced in-house by Felix Instruments, is a proprietary application that enables avocado growers to better visualize their crop data and convert their gathered measurements into actionable harvest insights. To upload instrument data to FruitMaps, GPS must be enabled... -
Page 24: Updating The F-751
Please contact customer support for compatibility considerations. Power ON the F-751 and ensure all the measurements on the device are archived to the SD Card. Power OFF the device, remove the SD Card and insert it into the computer. -
Page 25: Updating App
SD Card however the following considerations apply: If more than one app resides on the SD Card, the F-751 will power on to the “Ready” screen. The user will then be required to press the right arrow button to load the desired app. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Visit the Felix Instruments website and click the F-751 Avo icon for advanced troubleshooting, frequently asked questions, or to report a problem. Felix Instruments is committed to provide customers with high quality, timely technical support. Contact Felix Instruments: Felix Instruments Mailing http://www.felixinstruments.com/... - Page 27 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.
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