Flexible, portable and affordable
Designed exclusively for customers who desire an easy-to-operate, portable texture analyzer, Food Technology Corporation’s TMS-Pilot is an affordable alternative for determining a variety of food texture characteristics. FTC has proven to have the most dependable, accurate and trouble-free systems for measuring texture within the food industry for over 50 years.
Easy to use
Operated via an intuitive touch screen interface, the TMS-Pilot requires minimal operator training. Tests are performed at the touch of an icon and programs can be saved as “favorites†on the main screen for instant accessibility, using the TL-Touch software. With a plug & play design, the TMS-Pilot has a simple set up, allows loadcells to be interchanged in seconds and accepts the majority of FTC’s probes and fixtures.
Versatile and affordable
Designed with the budget-conscious in mind, the TMS-Pilot has the capabilities needed to perform basic texture testing of most food products, including: bakery, cereals, confections, snacks, dairy, fruits and vegetables, meats, gels and more.
Features
LCD touch screen interface
Plug & Play design
Password protected log-in
Customization of reports
Unlimited storage of test methods
Flexible use of probes, fixtures and loadcells
Specifications
Force Range: ±500 N (112 lbf, 51 kgf)
Force Accuracy: 0.1% of full scale for load cells from 2 -500 N
Speed Range: 1 – 400 mm/min (0.04-15.7″/min)
Speed Accuracy: ±0.5% of set speed
Position Resolution: 0.01 mm (0.0004″)
Position Accuracy: 0.5 mm (0.02″) over full travel
Crosshead Travel: 300 mm (11.8″), without fixtures
Data Sampling Rate: Selectable from 1000, 500, 100, 50, 10 Hz
Power Supply 110/230 V AC, 60/50 Hz