Ametek BROOKFIELD CT3 User Manual

AMETEK Brookeld Page 5 Manual No. M08-372-F1116
I. INTRODUCTION
The CT3 Texture Analyzer is the most recent development of the original Boucher Jelly Tester. The
original product was created as the Stevens Texturemeter and evolved into the CNS Farnell LFRA TA
(LeatherheadFoodResearchAssociationTextureAnalyzer).Brookeldrstenhancedthedesignof
the LFRA, maintaining the characteristics of the original equipment, while expanding its measurement
capabilities and ease of use by incorporating modern digital technology.
The CT3 Texture Analyzer is the third generation of this venerable product, adding tension testing
capability, increased load cell options, space for large samples, two options for base tables and a wider
rangeofaccessoriesformoreexibility.Themainobjectiveistocharacterizeyoursamplesinaway
that best represents their perception by human senses. This is the essence of texture analysis.
TheprincipleofoperationoftheCT3TextureAnalyzeristosubjectasampletocontrolledforcesin
compression using a probe, or in tension using grips. The resistance of the material to these forces is
measured by a calibrated load cell and shown in either grams or Newtons. These forces are a function
of the properties of the sample and the parameters of the test method.
TherearesevenloadcellrangesavailablefortheCT3TextureAnalyzerofferedbyBrookeld:
Model Load Cell Range
CT3-100 0.1kg or 100g
CT3-1000 1.0kg or 1000g
CT3-1500 1.5kg or 1500g
CT3-4500 4.5kg or 4500g
CT3-10KG 10.0kg
CT3-25KG 25kg
CT3-50KG 50kg
I.1 Components
Please check to be sure that you have received all components, and that there is no damage. If
youaremissinganyparts,pleasenotifyAMETEKBrookeldoryourlocalauthorizeddealer
immediately. Any shipping damage must be reported to the carrier.
Component Part Number Quantity
CT3 Texture Analyzer varies 1
Operating Manual M08-372 1
USB Cable DVP-202 1
Power Cord 1
115 Volt or DVP-65 1
230 Volt DVP-66
TextureLoader CD CD-ProgA 1
Probe Adapter M6 to M3 Threads TA51 1
Optional
Probe varies per order
Temperature Probe DVP-94Y 1
Rotary Base Table TA-RT-KIT 1
Fixture Base Table TA-BT-KIT 1
Bloom Strip CT3-CS-100 or 1
CT3-CS-1000
Calibration Weight Set varies by load cell 1
Standard Probe Kit TA-P-KIT2 1
TexturePro CT Software TA-CT-PRO 1

Ametek BROOKFIELD CT3 Specifications

General

Brand	Ametek
Model	BROOKFIELD CT3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English