USTER HVI SPECTRUM - Chapter 7 Testing Procedures; Testing Overview and Sequence

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Chapter 7 Testing Procedures
1 Overview
The focus of this chapter is to instruct the operator on how to properly
perform the fiber testing process using the HVI SPECTRUM instrument.
The HVI SPECTRUM is designed to allow a linear testing procedure that
measures cotton’s micronaire value, length/strength, color/trash
content, maturity, and moisture content.
The HVI SPECTRUM can be purchased with a combination of
components and software. Depending on this combination, you may
have the HVI SPECTRUM, HVI SPECTRUM I , or HVI SPECTRUM II .
Below is a breakdown of which instrument contains what components.
In addition to the listed components and software, optional items can be
purchased for specific needs (see Chapter 1 Overview for a list of the
optional items).
INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS/SOFTWARE
HVI SPECTRUM
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity, and
Moisture Components; Reports, Bale Manager,
and QualiProfile Software.
HVI SPECTRUM I
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity,
Moisture, Color, and Trash Components;
Reports, Bale Manager, and QualiProfile
Software.
HVI SPECTRUM II
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity,
Moisture, Color, and Trash Components; An
Additional Sampling Station for Higher Volume
Testing; Reports, Bale Manager, and
QualiProfile Software.
Table 7–1: Instrument Components/Software