Key facts
- Brand
- EXTECH
- Model
- FHT200
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-08-01
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Extech FHT200 Fruit Hardness Tester User Guide
This user guide provides instructions for the Extech FHT200 Fruit Hardness Tester, a professional instrument designed to measure the hardness and ripeness of fruits such as apples, pears, strawberries, and grapes. The device features a high-precision load cell sensor, a large backlight LCD display with peak hold functionality, and supports multiple units of measurement including kilograms, pounds, and Newtons. It is suitable for use in fruit science research, production, and agricultural settings to improve quality control and storage efficiency.
Read onlineEXTECH FHT200 specifications
| Maximum Capacity | 20.00Kg / 44.10LB / 196.10 Newton |
|---|---|
| Units | Kg/lb/Newton |
| Display | 5 digits LCD with backlight |
| Transducer | Load cell |
| Resolution | 0.01Kg / 0.01LB / 0.05 Newton |
| Accuracy | ± (0.5 % + 2 digits) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Power Supply | 6 x 1.5 V AA batteries or 9VDC adapter |
| Dimensions | 215 x 90 x 45 mm |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which tips are included with the FHT200?
The set includes four tips with diameters of 3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 11 mm.
How do I activate the backlight?
Press and hold the LCD Back Light button for more than 2 seconds until the backlight turns on.
What tips are included with the tester?
The complete set includes four tips: 3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 11 mm.
Which tip should be used for apples?
The general recommendation is to use the 11mm tip for apples.