F-950 Handheld Ethylene Analyzer
The F-950 Three Gas Analyser measures levels of Ethylene, CO2 and O2 to maintain optimal produce quality at every phase of the supply chain.
The F-950’s versatile design allows it to be be scaled to many environments, from cold storage to transportation container.
Simple to operate and weighing less than a kilogram, the F-950 uses an electrochemical cell to measure ethylene between 0-200 ppm.
The F-950 is ideal for measuring ethylene production across a wide range of fruit types.
- Measures C2H4, CO2 and O2
- Displays results in under 30 seconds
- Past records stored on the device
- Handheld and lightweight
- Internal data logging and storage (4GB SD card)
- Battery lasts for 8+ hours
- Display easily viewed in dimly lit environments
- PolarCept!TM water filter for removing non-ethylene hydrocarbons
Ethylene affects ripening, aging, and spoilage in produce. The F-950 measures levels of ethylene, CO2 and O2 in the atmosphere, and can be scaled to many environments, from cold storage to warehouse to transportation container. Simple to operate and weighing less than a kilogram, the F-950 uses an electrochemical cell to measure ethylene in air. It records date, time, relative humidity, and GPS location. The F-950 is ideal for measuring ethylene production across a wide range of fruit types and is especially suitable for managing ethylene emissions from perishable cut produce products.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Applications
Most MAP gas analysers are equipped to only measure CO2 and/or O2 concentrations.
Quality assurance for perishable cut produce demands a more comprehensive analysis.
The F-950 makes it possible to respond to the change in ripening gases to ensure longer shelf-life and higher quality commodities.
| Air Sampling Rate | 70 mL/min |
| Measuring Rate | Automated, 1 second intervals |
| Display | Sunlight Visible Transflective LCD |
| Operating Environment | 0°C – 45°C (0-90% humidity non-condensing) |
| Power Source | Removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Body | Powder Coated Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 18cm x 13.5cm x 5.5cm |
| PC Interface | USB and Wi-Fi SD Card |
| Data Recorded with Each Measurement | Ethylene, CO2 and O2 Concentrations, Date, Time, RH, GPS Location |
| C2H4 PPM Sensor | |
| Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
| Range | 0-200 ppmv |
| Resolution | 0.1 ppbv |
| Accuracy | ±5% |
| Lower Detection Limit | 0.5 ppm (500 ppb) |
| Offset Recalibration | Daily |
| Span Recalibration | 6 months |
| CO2 PCT Sensor |
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| Sensor Type | Infrared Sensor, Pyroelectric detector |
| Range | 0-20% |
| Resolution | 0.01% |
| Accuracy | 5% |
| Offset Recalibration | 6 months |
| Span Recalibration | 6 months |
| Oxygen Sensor | |
| Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
| Range | 0-100% |
| Resolution | 0.1% |
| Accuracy | ±5% |
| Offset Recalibration | 6 months |
| Span Recalibration | 6 months |
Warton, M. A., Wills, R. B. H., & Ku, V. V. V. (2000). Ethylene levels associated with fruit and vegetables during marketing. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 40(3), 465–470. https://doi.org/10.1071/ea99125