If you want a high quality penetrometer that communicates directly with a computer, storing a huge amount of data exportable to Excel / And providing statistics, you have found it !- Comes with 2 tips : 1 cm2 (diam 11mm) and 0.5 cm2 (diam 8mm) - Those are the standard tips for fruits and vegetables- A software compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10- This device is powered by Usb, and communicates with the computer via Usb- Load capacity : 17 Kg- Accuracy : +/- 10 grams- Automatic abutment according to the norm (You cannot push more than the pre-defined penetration distance)You can buy many add-ons for specific samples like meat, almonds, grape or cherry skin thickness, needles for testing lettuce or ham etc..
Price :
- 725 € transport included, comes with the software for Windows or Linux and 2 tips
- 98 € for a specific tip
- 505 € for a pre-configured mini PC (model can vary)
Compatible with any standard drilling machine stand
Agrosta® ESTHER, a unique penetrometer
designed for the field :
Rechargeable, comes with bluetooth, communicates via an
App for android, uses the GPS and Barcode scanner of your
phone or tablet + SPEECH function in 40 languages !
The App calculates the statistics, and stores the data under
Excel compatible format
Just measure your samples one after each other, once you have finished your batch, give a name to it, scan a barcode if necessary, and click to store directly the data on your phone or tabletESTHER comes with a rechargeable battery for continuous work during 9 hours with 2 hours chargingThe accuracy is 2 grams, for a maximum pressure of 20 Kg. It comes with 2 tips : 0.5 and 1 cm2
Stand not provided - Can be adapted to any stand for
hand-held drilling machine
Price : 985 € transport included, app downloadable
Onion firmness testing using a specific needle head
You can see on the video the test of 3 onions 3 times - The second onion was not homogeneousThe speak language function was not activated on ths video