The Agrosta®Texture Analyzer

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The Agrosta®Texture Analyser, designed in 2017, is a tool for measuring the texture of semi-solids and gels, primarily used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. It is capable of performing tests such as Bloom and Raft Hook.

Package Contents
The package includes the instrument, a beaker, a table, tips as per client requests, a power supply, a USB cable, software for Windows on a USB stick, a certificate of conformity, and a manual.

Specifications

Motor: Nema 23 stepper motor
Microprocessors: Two, one for measurement and communication, the other for managing movements
Load Range: 1 Kg
Accuracy: 0.1 grams
Position Range: 0 to 220 mm
Temperature Range: 0 to 90 °C
Compatibility: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Position Accuracy: 0.03 mm
Speed: 0.1 mm/s to 25 mm/s
Speed Accuracy: +/- 0.1% of set speed
Custom Design: Available for fixtures and probes
Software: Customizable, open-source code provided
Calibration: Check using calibrated weight
Data Export: Excel, Word, XML, JPG
Guarantee: 2 years full guarantee

Setup and Starting Instructions

Insert the USB stick and run “INSTALL.EXE”.
Install the software before connecting the device.
Connect the device to the PC using the USB cable.
Wait for recognition and driver configuration.
Plug the device into power (100 to 240 V).
The machine will return to the Upper HOME position.
Start the software.

Operating Instructions

Select the COM port for your machine and click “OK”.
Position the tray using the wheel on top of the machine.
Enter the speed and click “LAUNCH CYCLE”.
Click “RECORD MAX” to erase the curve and add the maximum value to the chart for statistical analysis.
Right-click on charts or graphs for graphic and export options.

Catalog excerpts

Agrosta®Texture Analyser Version for semi-solids and gels The Agrosta®Texture Analyser for semi-solids and gels has been designed in 2017 in order to provide a reliable tool for Pharmaceutical and food industry concerning texture measurement. This machine is designed to perform tests like Bloom or Raft Hook, and far more.. Many thanks for having acquired an Agrosta instrument Your package contains : - The instrument itself - Tips according to client’s requests - A power supply & a USB cable - The software for windows on USB stick - A certificate of conformity - A manual 13 RUE DU BASTRINGUE - 76440 SERQUEUX - FRANCE [email protected] - www.aaro-technoloav.co.uk - Tel +33 689494340

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Agrosta®Texture Analyser Version for semi-solids and gels - The motor is a Nema 23 stepper motor - There are 2 microprocessors, one is measuring and communicating with the PC, the other one is managing the movements and the motor (Both motherboards come from USA)

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Agrosta®Texture Analyser Version for semi-solids and gels Insert the USB stick, and double click on “INSTALL.EXE” Install the software on your PC before connecting the device, accept driver setup Close the software if started after setup Connect the device with the USB cable (only to the PC, not to sector power) Wait till it is recognized, and driver configured Plug the device to the power (100 to 240 V) The machine goes back to Upper HOME position You can now start the software 13 RUE DU BASTRINGUE – 76440 SERQUEUX - FRANCE [email protected] - www.agro-technology.co.uk – Tel +33 689

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Agrosta®Texture Analyser Version for semi-solids and gels Select the COM port corresponding to your machine, click on “OK” Place the tray at the operating position using the wheel on top of the machine 13 RUE DU BASTRINGUE – 76440 SERQUEUX - FRANCE [email protected] - www.agro-technology.co.uk – Tel +33 689

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Agrosta®Texture Analyser Version for semi-solids and gels - Click on “LAUNCH CYCLE” If you click on “RECORD MAX”, the curve is erased, and the maximum value is added in the chart on the left side. Statistics are calculated with all the maximums placed in the chart Using the right button of the mouse on charts or graph will open a menu with graphic options and export options 13 RUE DU BASTRINGUE – 76440 SERQUEUX - FRANCE [email protected] - www.agro-technology.co.uk – Tel +33

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The Agrosta®Texture Analyzer

The Agrosta®Texture Analyzer

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