Electronic
Fruit Size Measure and DataLogger |
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| Size
does count ! |
Whether you're
a fruit farmer, researcher, quality controller, fruit dealer - if you work
with fruit, you'll know why it's so important to measure fruit size:
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To obtain information for growth
and size distribution curves per orchard or variety.
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To compare data from different
orchards or years.
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To improve thinning policy.
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To determine percentage small
fruit still on tree.
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To monitor soil moisture stress
- fruit size is directly correlated with soil moisture.
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| Let
technology lighten the workload |
The EFM (Electronic
Fruit Size Measure) is a product that makes the measuring of fruit a lot
easier. Here's how it works:
EFM is a hand-held device that
measures the full diameter of fruit on the tree.
The readings are captured on
the DataLogger and can then be transferred to PC for more intensive analysis.
Only one person is needed to
both measure and capture the data.
Software as well as a calibrating
disc are included in the package.
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DataLogger connects to a Digital Caliper (any Mitutoyo model), EFM or both |
* The standard Mitutoyo data cable connects to
the DataLogger |
| Fruit
for thought |
These are the
benefits the EFM offers you:
Cuts down on paperwork - it
measures, captures and downloads fruit size electronically.
Saves time and labour - only
one person is needed to measure, capture and analyse the data.
The custom configuration allows
you to set parameters like orchard names and number of fruit per tree to
be measured.
It's easy to use. The software
supplied with the system runs on Windows 95/98/NT and allows for easy downloading.
Output data is in ASCII format
- the captured data is saved in a comma delimited format. You can use the
data with most of the available spreadsheets and/or database applications
(MS Excel, Lotus 123, Quatro Pro, etc).
Can store up to 12 000 fruit
sizes.
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| It's
all in the system |
To run the download
software, you need a computer with at least:
Windows XP, 2003.
Serial Port.
Summarize data to generate
reports
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Measuring range |
12 ~100mm diameter |
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Batteries |
1x9V |
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Measuring unit |
millimeter, inch |
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Measuring resolution |
1.00 mm |
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