- Accurately and rapidly measure Brix.
- Ascertain harvest and incoming fruit quality instantly.
- Easy, out-of-the-box operation.
The F-751 Melon Quality Meter accurately and non-destructively measures Brix, the melon’s key quality and ripeness metric. Using near-infrared (NIR) technology, the F-751 takes measurements in seconds, enabling melon growers, distributors, and retailers to rapidly gather data without destroying product. Trusted by thousands of universities, research institutes and commercial producers worldwide, Felix Instruments now brings the power of NIR technology to the melon industry.
Measurement Range: 5-15° Brix
Varieties: Honeydew, Cantaloupe
Full Specifications
Spectrometer | Hamamatsu C11708MA |
Range | 640-1050 nm |
Spectral Sample Size | 2.3 nm |
Spectral Resolution | 20 nm (FWHM) maximum |
Light Source | Halogen Tungsten Lamp |
Lens | Fused silica coated to enhance NIR |
Shutter | White painted reference standard |
Display | Sunlight visible LCD screen w/ backlight |
PC Interface | Wi-Fi |
Data Recorded |
Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, 1st derivative, 2nd derivative, GPS, date, time |
Measurement | °Brix |
Power Source |
Removable 3400 milliamp hour lithium-ion batteries |
Battery Life | 500+ measurements |
Body | Heavy-duty aluminum body |
Dimensions | 18cm H, 12cm W, 45cm thick |
Weight | 1.05 kg |