Felix Instruments-Non-destructive produce quality assessment and precision gas analysis devices

Felix Instruments offers devices that enable precise and rapid assessment of fruit and vegetable quality without damaging the product. Their instruments measure parameters such as ethylene, CO₂, and O₂ levels, helping monitor ripeness and maintain product freshness. The devices are suitable for use in storage facilities, controlled atmosphere rooms, processing lines, and during transport. This allows users to optimize storage, reduce losses, and ensure product quality and safety.

Custom Model Building


In some situations, a custom model is not just the best option, but the only effectivesolution. Here’s why:

  • OptimizePacking Efficiency

Acustom NIR model enables you to accurately assess product maturity andreadiness before shipping, ensuring that only top-quality produce reaches retailers.

  • EvaluateNew Crops

Without a clear maturity standard, harvesting can be uncertain and inconsistent. Acustom NIR model provides precise, reliable data to guide confident and timelydecisions.

  • Adaptto Specific Cultivars or Regions

Evenfor well-established crops, different cultivars or growing regions often require unique bench marks. A tailored model ensures that your measurements align with your exact needs and growing conditions.



F-750 Produce Quality Meter 


The F-750 Produce Quality Meter offers rapid, non-destructive measurement of keyproduce quality traits, delivering exceptional versatility and performance forassessing essential quality indicators.

  • CropManagement and Harvest Timing

Accurately estimate produce maturity parameters, such as dry matter and °Brix, toconfidently determine optimal harvest times.

  • Post-HarvestQuality Assurance

Inspectincoming lots and monitor essential quality parameters-including dry matter,°Brix, and titratable acidity-in cold storage and ripening rooms.

  • PlantBreeding and Research

Developcustom quality profiles for rapid, high-throughput phenotyping and advancedanalytical breeding techniques.

Benefits

More effective crop management and harvest timing for fresh produce growers

Supportsa wide range of commodities: mangoes, avocados, apples, pears, citrus,tomatoes, stone fruits, blackberries, cherries, persimmons, grapes, and manymore

Post-harvestquality management in cold storage and ripening rooms

Lightweight, portable, and precise

Scans completed in seconds

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Carl Zeiss MMS-1 Spectrometer

Range

310–1100 nm

Spectral Sample Size

3 nm

Spectral Resolution

8–13 nm

Light Source

Xenon Tungsten Lamp

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen

PC Interface

USB & WiFi

Spectral Data Output Options

Reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

Measurement

Absorbance, second derivative absorbance

Power Source

Removable 3100 mAh lithium-ion battery

Battery Life

1600+ measurements

Data Storage

Removable 32 GB SD card

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg


F-751 Avocado Quality Meter



The F-751 Avocado Quality Meter provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of drymatter in Hass avocados-eliminating the need for an oven, dehydrator, ormicrowave. Quickly and accurately assess avocado quality to support informeddecisions throughout the supply chain.

Crop Management and Harvest Timing

Measureavocado quality in seconds, enabling data-driven harvest planning.

Post-HarvestQuality Assurance

Inspectin coming lots and evaluate key quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.

Crop Breeding and Research

Rapidly collect internal quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding, and advanced analytical research.

Paired with the free application, Fruitmaps®, the F-751 Avocado Quality Meter is agame-changer for the avocado industry. Using a Wi-Fi connection, collected datacan be seamlessly uploaded to the cloud, giving growers the ability to forecast harvest timing more accurately than ever. In addition, the F-751 empowers QA professionals to assess avocado quality in storage and retail settings,providing reliable and precise product inspection.

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Hamamatsu C11708MA

Range

640–1050 nm

Spectral Sample Size

2.3 nm

Spectral Resolution

20 nm (FWHM) maximum

Light Source

Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

PC Interface

Wi-Fi

Data Recorded

Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time

Measurement

Dry matter

Power Source

Removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion batteries

Battery Life

500+ measurements

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg





F-751 Grape Quality Meter


The F-751 Grape Quality Meter provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of table grape quality, enabling modern grape maturity assessment in seconds. Quickly and accurately evaluate grape quality throughout the supply chain.

Post-Harvest Quality Assurance

Inspect incoming lots and monitor key grape quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.

Crop Management and Harvest Timing

Measure grape quality in seconds to support data-driven harvest planning.

Crop Breeding and Research

Rapidly collect internal grape quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding, and advanced analytical research.

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Hamamatsu C11708MA

Range

640–1050 nm

Spectral Sample Size

2.3 nm

Spectral Resolution

20 nm (FWHM) maximum

Light Source

Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

PC Interface

Wi-Fi

Data Recorded

Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time

Measurement

°Brix, pH, and titratable acidity (TA)

Power Source

Removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion batteries

Battery Life

500+ measurements

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg


F-751 Kiwifruit Quality Meter



The F-751 Kiwifruit Quality Meter provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of kiwifruit quality, enabling faster and smarter harvest planning and packing. Confidently assess kiwifruit maturity without the need for preemptive laboratory testing.

Post-Harvest Quality Assurance

Inspect incoming lots and evaluate key quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.

Crop Management and Harvest Timing

Accurately measure kiwifruit quality—dry matter, °Brix, and hue angle—in seconds to support data-driven harvest planning.

Crop Breeding and Research

Rapidly collect internal quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding, and analytical research.

Key Features

  • Accurately measures dry matter and °Brix non-destructively
  • Provides instant assessment of harvest and incoming fruit quality
  • Easy, out-of-the-box operation
  • Measurement ranges: 6–25% dry matter, 1–20° Brix
  • Suitable for green, gold, and red kiwifruit varieties
  • Using near-infrared (NIR) technology, measurements are completed in seconds
Trusted by institutes, universities, and commercial research producers worldwide

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Hamamatsu C11708MA

Range

640–1050 nm

Spectral Sample Size

2.3 nm

Spectral Resolution

20 nm (FWHM) maximum

Light Source

Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

PC Interface

Wi-Fi

Data Recorded

Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time

Measurement

Dry matter & °Brix

Power Source

Removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion batteries

Battery Life

500+ measurements

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg


F-751 Mango Quality Meter



The F-751 Mango Quality Meter provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of mango quality, offering scalable solutions for modern mango assessment workflows. Its unrivaled predictive capability allows users to confidently plan harvests and optimize post-harvest processes.

Post-Harvest Quality Assurance

Inspect incoming lots and evaluate mango quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.

Crop Management and Harvest Timing

Accurately measure mango quality in seconds, enabling scalable, data-driven harvest planning and eliminating guesswork.

Crop Breeding and Research

Rapidly collect internal quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding, and analytical research.

Key Features

  • Accurately measures dry matter and °Brix non-destructively
  • Predicts harvest dates and reduces crop spoilage
  • Easy, out-of-the-box operation
  • Uses state-of-the-art NIR (near-infrared) technology
  • Trusted by universities, research institutes, and commercial producers worldwide
  • Measurement ranges: 8–26% dry matter, 4–25° Brix
Compatible with mango varieties: Tommy K, Ataulfo, Kent, Calypso, Keitt, and Honey Gold

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Hamamatsu C11708MA

Range

640–1050 nm

Spectral Sample Size

2.3 nm

Spectral Resolution

20 nm (FWHM) maximum

Light Source

Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

PC Interface

Wi-Fi

Data Recorded

Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time

Measurement

Dry matter & °Brix

Power Source

Removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion batteries

Battery Life

500+ measurements

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg


F-751 Melon Quality Meter



The F-751 Melon Quality Meter provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of melon quality, enabling modern maturity assessment in seconds. Quickly and accurately evaluate melon ripeness without damaging the fruit.

Post-Harvest Quality Assurance

Inspect incoming lots and monitor melon quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.

Crop Management and Harvest Timing

Accurately measure °Brix-the melon’s primary quality and maturity attribute in seconds to support data-driven harvest planning.

Crop Breeding and Research

Rapidly collect internal melon quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding, and analytical research.

Key Features

  • Accurately and rapidly measures °Brix non-destructively
  • Instant assessment of harvest and incoming fruit quality
  • Easy, out-of-the-box operation
  • Uses near-infrared (NIR) technology for fast, reliable measurements
  • Trusted by universities, research institutes, and commercial producers worldwide
  • Measurement range: 5–15°Brix
Suitable for Honeydew, Cantaloupe, and similar melon varieties

Specification

Details

Spectrometer

Hamamatsu C11708MA

Range

640–1050 nm

Spectral Sample Size

2.3 nm

Spectral Resolution

20 nm (FWHM) maximum

Light Source

Halogen Tungsten Lamp with gold reflector

Lens

Fused silica, coated to enhance NIR

Shutter

White painted reference standard

Display

Sunlight visible transflective LCD screen with backlight

Operating Conditions

0–50ºC, 0–90% non-condensing humidity

PC Interface

Wi-Fi

Data Recorded

Raw data, reflectance, absorbance, first derivative, second derivative, GPS coordinates, Date, Time

Measurement

°Brix

Power Source

Removable 3400 mAh lithium-ion batteries

Battery Life

500+ measurements

Body

Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum body

Dimensions

7.1″ x 4.75″ W x 1.75″ thick

Weight

1.05 kg




F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer



The F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer delivers real-time, non-destructive monitoring of ethylene, CO₂, and O₂ in a compact and portable platform. With detection limits as low as 25 ppb, it enables precise quality control and research in both laboratory and industrial settings.

Key Features

  • Real-time, continuous measurement of ethylene, CO₂, and O₂
  • High sensitivity: ethylene detection down to 25 ppb
  • Fast results – measurements in seconds
  • Portable, lightweight design for field or lab use

Applications

  • Controlled atmosphere and storage

Monitor ethylene levels in controlled environments to prevent exceedance of critical thresholds.

  • Flux and headspace analysis

Collect accurate ethylene emission data from single fruits or small-volume samples, including low-emission crops.

  • Research and development

Support high-level research with reliable measurements of ethylene alongside CO₂ and O₂.

  • Quality assurance
Ensure optimal ripening management and minimize postharvest losses.

Specification

Details

Air Sampling Rate

80 ml/min

Measurement Rate

1-second intervals, open or closed loop

Display

Sunlight-readable, transflective LCD

Operating Environment

0°C – 45°C; 0–90% humidity, non-condensing

Battery Capacity

5 hours – rechargeable Li-Ion (5000 mAh)

Dimensions

255 mm (D) x 210 mm (W) x 138 mm (H; including body with legs)

Weight

2.96 kg

Housing

Anodized aluminum

Warm-up Time

1 min (C₂H₄)

Sensor

Type

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Detection Limit

C₂H₄ PPB Sensor

Electrochemical

0–10 ppm

0.001 ppm

±5% ± 0.025 ppm

0.025 ppm (25 ppb)

C₂H₄ PPM Sensor

Electrochemical

0–200 ppm

0.1 ppm

±5% ± 0.5 ppm

0.5 ppm

CO₂ PPM Sensor (optional)

Low-power NDIR (infrared)

0–2000 ppm

0.1 ppm

5%

CO₂ PCT Sensor (optional)

Infrared, pyroelectric detector

0–20%

0.01%

5%

O₂ Sensor (optional)

Electrochemical

0–100%

0.1%

5%


F-901 AccuStore



F-901 AccuStore (ACCURIPE) is a next-generation gas controller designed to optimize fruit ripening and storage environments. By precisely monitoring and adjusting ethylene (C₂H₄), CO₂, O₂, temperature, and relative humidity, it ensures consistent ripening outcomes and minimizes spoilage risks.

Key Features

  • High-precision C₂H₄ sensor options: 0–1000 ppm, 0–200 ppm, or ultra-sensitive 0–10 ppm
  • Integrated KMnO₄ zero gas scrubber
  • Real-time remote access and monitoring via network
  • Robust alert system for critical thresholds
  • Onboard high-precision pump for stable performance
  • Low-maintenance, water-resistant design with “Maintenance by Mail” service

Applications

  • Ripening room control – Improve ripening consistency by monitoring, reporting, scrubbing, and dosing gases as needed.
  • Storage atmosphere management – Minimize spoilage during storage with precise environmental control.
  • Precision degreening – Utilize the ultra-sensitive 0–10 ppm ethylene sensor for targeted degreening applications.
  • Remote facility management – Full monitoring and control of gas levels and environmental conditions from anywhere.

Chassis & Integration

  • Modbus Integration (TCP/IP & RS485)
  • Low-volume, low-condensation housing for reliable long-term use
Designed for industrial storage and ripening environments

Category

Specification

Enclosure (Control Unit)

Powder-coated aluminum

Weight (Control Unit)

0.88 kg

Dimensions (Control Unit)

172 × 103 × 55 mm

Communication

Modbus TCP & RTU (RS485)

User Interface

5″ Touch Display, remote web browser, desktop app, MQTT API

Operating Environment

Configurable

Measuring Rate

Configurable

Flow Rate

Data Storage

8 GB

Power Input

5 V DC

Alarm

Sound and email alarms

Integration

Configurable I/O for compatible sensors/actuators via Modbus, configurable control algorithm (PID, ON/OFF, Open-Loop)

Programming

Control-event scheduler

Enclosure (Sensor Unit)

Powder-coated aluminum, IP68 rated

Weight (Sensor Unit)

0.98 kg

Dimensions

172 × 103 × 55 mm

Communication

Modbus RTU (RS485), slave-only

Operating Environment

0–50 °C, 15–90% RH (non-condensing)

Measuring Interval

1 second or 5 min (default); configurable

Flow Rate

120 ml/min during sampling

Power Input

12 V DC