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Soft Fruits Firmness Tester AGROSTA®100USB
€1,550.00
A USB-powered firmness tester designed for soft fruits and berries, operating on the Durofel standard. Equipped with fruit juice protection, a ceramic sensor, and Windows software for data analysis and export to Excel.
USB Fruit Firmness Tester
The Agrosta®100 USB is a highly versatile firmness and maturity tester specifically designed for soft fruits and berries, adhering to the accurate Durofel standard. Powered via USB connection, it directly interfaces with a PC, ensuring seamless operation and reliable data transfer. This advanced device delivers precise measurements for fruits like blueberries, tomatoes, cherries, grapes, strawberries, plums, apricots, peaches, and olives.
Equipped with Windows-compatible software, the Agrosta®100 USB enables advanced data management, including batch classification, statistical analysis, and Excel compatibility. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the process of recording, analyzing, and exporting results, making it the perfect tool for professionals in agriculture and food quality control.
Included Tip: 25 (for cherry, tomato, blueberry).
Optional Tips:
- 10 (for grapes, apricots) – 135 €
- 50 (for strawberries) – 135 €
For further details, consult the USER MANUAL
Key Features
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Durofel Standard
Measures firmness on a 0-100 scale
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Statistics
Number of samples, average, and standard deviation
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Windows App
Offers Excel compatibility with a built-in light version of Excel
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Ceramic Microparticle Tip
For high precision and durability
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Fruit Juice Protection
Built to resist fruit juice exposure
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Maintenance-Free
The device is engineered to operate reliably throughout its lifetime, with no maintenance required. Calibration can easily be checked by the user, thanks to the sensor's double-check system. When a value of 100% is obtained on a hard flat surface, it guarantees that the device is fully calibrated. The calibration is highly stable, and to date, versions 7 and 8 have never required recalibration. All devices come with a two-year warranty for added assurance.
How It Works ?
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Power the Agrosta®100 USB by plugging it into your computer via USB. Launch the included Windows-compatible software, and select the fruit type you wish to test. Configure settings like batch classification directly within the software.
Gently place the tip on the fruit surface and press to measure firmness. The Durofel scale will display an accurate firmness value, and the software will automatically calculate averages and deviations for multiple tests.
Save your measurements in Excel-compatible format for easy batch analysis and reporting. The software provides a visual representation of your data, helping you classify and evaluate ripeness or firmness with precision.
Applications
Soft Fruit Ripeness Testing
Ensures accurate assessment of firmness and maturity.
Food Quality Control
Ideal for producers, exporters, and laboratories.
Post-Harvest Monitoring
Optimizes storage and packaging decisions for soft fruits.
We’ve received our firmness tester and are really happy with the results from our initial tests.
Mountain Blue
Australia
FAQ
The device is designed for soft fruits and berries, including blueberries, tomatoes, cherries, grapes, strawberries, plums, apricots, peaches, and olives.
The Agrosta®100 USB is ideal for professionals in agriculture, post-harvest quality control, and food quality assurance.
Yes, the device comes with Tip 25 (for cherries, tomatoes, and blueberries). Optional tips include:
- Tip 10: For grapes and apricots (€135).
- Tip 50: For strawberries (€135).
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