Brookfield LFRA Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 2)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 2 Manual No. M/05-370-A1205
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 3
I.1 Components ................................................................................................................ 3
I.2 Utilities ....................................................................................................................... 4
I.3 Units ........................................................................................................................... 4
I.4 Specifications ............................................................................................................. 4
I.5 Installation .................................................................................................................. 5
I.6 Safety Symbols and Precautions ................................................................................ 6
I.7 Key Functions ............................................................................................................ 7
I.8 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 7
II. QUICK START .................................................................................................................................... 8
III. OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 9
III.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................ 9
III.2 Emergency Stop ............................................................................................................ 9
III.3 Base Table ................................................................................................................... 10
III.4 Probes ......................................................................................................................... 11
III.5 Fixtures / Jigs .............................................................................................................. 11
III.6 Operating Menu .......................................................................................................... 11
III.7 Running A Test ........................................................................................................... 13
III.8 Results ........................................................................................................................ 14
III.9 Checking Calibration .................................................................................................. 14
IV. TEST METHOD DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................... 17
IV.1 Sample Preparation ..................................................................................................... 17
IV.2 Test Probe / Fixture ..................................................................................................... 17
IV.3 Test Parameters ........................................................................................................... 18
IV.4 Recommendations ....................................................................................................... 18
V. APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 19
V.1 Comparison of Low Fat and Virtually Fat Free Yogurt Consistencies .......................... 19
V.2 A Comparison of the Textural Characteristics of Biscuits (Cookies) ............................ 22
V.3 Review of Solid Chocolate Tablet at Ambient Temperature ........................................ 24
Appendix A - Probes and Fixtures ............................................................................................. 27
Appendix B - Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 29
Appendix C - Warranty and Repair Service .............................................................................. 30