Model :FHT Series
The AELAB FHT-15 Fruit Hardness Tester provides precise penetration force measurement for evaluating fruit ripeness, firmness, and post-harvest softening. Designed as a handheld digital penetrometer, it stabilizes field and laboratory quality assessments with accurate kgf/cm², lbf/cm², N, and Pa readings. USB/RS-232 and optional Bluetooth output ensure efficient data transfer for growers, researchers, and agricultural quality control workflows.
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The AELAB FHT-15 Fruit Hardness Tester is a handheld digital penetrometer designed for precise hardness and ripeness measurement across a wide range of fruits. It quantifies penetration force to support picking-time decisions, fruit grading, and storage softening evaluation. With an intuitive interface and stable measurement system, the instrument is optimized for both field and laboratory agricultural testing.
The FHT Series enables growers and researchers to analyze pulp firmness by measuring the force required to penetrate fruit tissue. This supports ripeness inference, harvest planning, and post-harvest quality monitoring. USB/RS-232 data output and optional Bluetooth connectivity streamline data capture and reporting.
The AELAB FHT-15 is engineered as a compact, handheld hardness tester incorporating a 3.5mm stainless probe tip and a 10mm controlled pressing depth to stabilize penetration force measurements. The unit uses a digital load-cell system capable of displaying readings in kgf/cm², lbf/cm², N/cm², and Pa for multi-standard agricultural evaluation. A durable ABS housing and ergonomic grip enhance field usability, while the included carrying case ensures secure transport.
The instrument quantifies fruit firmness by detecting the penetration force required to drive the 3.5mm probe into the pulp at a fixed 10mm depth. The load-cell converts mechanical force into digital output with selectable resolution (0.01/0.1/1). The tester interprets softening or ripening behavior through changes in force values, enabling growers to evaluate picking times, maturity stages, and post-harvest degradation. Data output via USB/RS-232 or optional Bluetooth supports GLP-style digital records.
The AELAB FHT-15 supports RS-232C and USB communication for PC data transfer and report generation. Optional Bluetooth data transmission enables wireless collection into compatible software platforms, supporting laboratory information management, trend tracking, and GLP documentation requirements.
| Model | Specifications |
|---|---|
| FHT-15 | 3.5mm tip, 0.5~15.0 kgf/cm² range, 10mm pressing depth, 204×62×33mm, 230g |
The AELAB FHT-15 is suitable for agricultural quality control, ripeness determination, breeding programs, post-harvest storage assessment, research sampling, and grower field evaluation. It supports measurements for strawberries, cherries, grapes, berries, peaches, bananas, apricots, plums, melons, citrus, persimmons, pears, nectarines, kiwifruit, and avocados.
The AELAB FHT-15 adheres to agricultural quality assessment standards and undergoes factory calibration and performance verification. All components follow ISO-aligned manufacturing and GLP-compatible measurement protocols to ensure accurate, traceable firmness evaluation.
| Unit | kgf(kgf/cm²) | lbf(lbf/cm²) | N(N/cm²) | Pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Diameter | 3.5mm | |||
| Range | 0.5~15.0 kgf/cm² | |||
| Resolution | 0.01/0.1/1 | |||
| Accuracy | ±(1%H+0.1)kgf/cm² | |||
| Pressing Depth | 10mm | |||
| Operating Conditions | Temperature: 0~45ºC Humidity: <90%RH | |||
| Power Supply | 2×1.5V AAA Size(UM-4)Battery | |||
| Dimensions | 204×62×33mm (8.0×2.4×1.3 inch) | |||
| Weight | 230g (Not Including Batteries) | |||
| Standard Accessories | Main Unit 3.5mm Tip Wrist Strap/Carrying Case(B04)/Operation Manual |
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| Optional Accessories | RS-232C Data Cable with Software/Bluetooth Data Adapter with Software | |||
