Alat Ukur Kadar Lemak Ikan FFM-692 and FFM-992

Sensor

Type

Microstrip transmission line.

Microwave Frequency

2.0 Ghz ( +/- 20 Mhz )

Microwave Power

2 Milliwatts

Materials

Stainless steel, PTFE

Display

Type

LCD, 2 lines x 12 characters

Sensor Enclosure

Material

ABS Plastic. Waterproofed to IP 65.

Size

195 mm x 100 mm x 40 mm.

Weight ( Incl Batteries )

725 gms.

Hardware / Software

Microprocessor

Operations controlled by new microprocessor.

Memory

Up to 80 Calibrations can be programmed in each meter.

PC Interface

Stored data sets can be transferred to PC, via data cable supplied… both in “real time”, and as “historic data”.

Software

Data Management Software packages are supplied with each meter.

Batteries

Powered by internal rechargeable batteries, Nickel metal Hydride ( NiMh )

Charger / Power Supply

Universal charger / power supply. Also acts as desktop power supply unit.

Input voltage

110 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz

Output voltage

9 V DC, 1.2 A

Accuracy Of Results

The accuracy of the Fatmeter depends upon the fat/oil content of the sample being measured and ranges from an uncertainty in the fat content of (+/-) 1% ( 95% confidence interval ) at low levels to (+/-) 4% at very high levels ( greater than 45% ).

Therefore it is advisable that the operator follows the measurement methodology rigorously, and always takes readings as described in wall charts supplied.

Accuracy Guide

Fat/Oil Reading

Accuracy

2 to 15%

from ± 0.5% rising to ± 1.0% ( 13 – 15% at 14% )

16 to 30%

from ± 1.0% rising to ± 2.0% ( 28 – 32% at 30% )

31% and above

from > ± 2.0% rising to ± 4.0% ( 46 – 54% at 50% )

The results gained will allow the operator to take swift decisions regarding feeding or processing of the fish species being measured.

Other methods currently in use for determining the lipid content of fish samples are destructive and slow, eg. In fish, a section or fillet of the fish is taken and analysed for fat/oil content by weighing, and using solvents to extract the fat, or, by driving off the water content by heating. These methods, unlike the Distell Fatmeter, obviously cannot be used on live fish.