Soils & Environmental

F-960

Description Features Specifications Application

The F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer rapidly measures ethylene, CO2, and O2 to assist with decision making throughout the produce ripening process.

  • Measures C2H4 , CO2 and O2
  • Displays results in under 30 seconds
  • Past records stored on the device
  • Handheld and lightweight
  • Battery lasts for 8+ hours
  • Wi-Fi capabilities
  • Display easily viewed in dimly lit environments

 

Specifications

Sampling Flow Rate:   70mL/min
 
Total Sampling Time:   90 seconds
 
Data Saving:   Automated, 1 second intervals
 
Display:   Sunlight visible transflective LCD
 
Operating Environment:   0° C - 50° C (0-90 % humidity non-condensing)
 
Operating Atmospheric Pressure:   500-1200mbar
 
Dimensions:   18 cm x 13.5 cm x 5.5 cm
 
Weight:   0.95 kg
 
Enclosure:   Powder coated aluminum
 
Battery Life:   8.5 hours
 
Power Source:   Removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery
 
PC Interface:   USB and WI-FI SD card + Bluetooth
 
Data Recorded with Each Measurement:   Ethylene, CO2 and O2 concentrations, date, time, RH, GPS location

Trigger Mode Measurements

    C2H4   CO2   O2
 
Sensor Type:   Electrochemical   Infrared Sensor, Pyroelectric detector   Electrochemical
 
Range:   0-1000 ppm   0-100%   0-100%
 
Resolution:   1 ppm   0.01%   0.10%
 
Lower Detection Limit:   10 ppm   0.50%   0.30%
 
Sampling Volume:   35 ml   12 ml   12 ml
 
Response Time:   35 seconds   12 seconds   12 seconds
 
Accuracy (absolute):   10 ppm   0.50%   0.30%
 
Accuracy (relative):   5%   2%   3%
 
Offset Calibration:   Weekly   Weekly   Weekly
 
Span Calibration:   3 months   12 months   6 months
 
Sensor Replaceable (by user):   yes   no   yes
 
Lifetime:   1 year   5 years   2 years

Continuous Mode Measurements

    C2H4   CO2   O2
 
Sensor Type:   Electrochemical   Infrared Sensor, Pyroelectric detector   Electrochemical
 
Range:   0-1000 ppm   0-100%   0-100%
 
Resolution:   1 ppm   0.01%   0.10%
 
Lower Detection Limit:   2 ppm   0.01%   0.10%
 
Response Time:   90 seconds   6 seconds   12 seconds
 
Accuracy (absolute):   2 ppm   0.01%   0.10%
 
Accuracy (relative):   5%   3%   2%
 
Offset Calibration:   Weekly   Weekly   Weekly
 
Span Calibration:   3 months   12 months   6 months
 
Sensor Replaceable (by user):   yes   no   yes
 
Lifetime:   1 year   5 years   2 years
  • Banana ripening quality assurance
  • Optimization of ripening storage atmosphere conditions
  • Bagged and packaged ripening system inspection
  • Storage assignment in distribution centers
  • Ripening room leak inspection
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