Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 5
I.1 Components .......................................................................................................5
I.2 Utilities ..............................................................................................................6
I.3 Units ..................................................................................................................6
I.4 Specifications ....................................................................................................6
I.5 Installation .........................................................................................................7
I.6
Safety Symbols and Precautions .......................................................................8
I.7 Key Functions ...................................................................................................9
I.8 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................11
II. QUICK START ................................................................................................................ 12
III. OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 13
III.1 Principle ...........................................................................................................13
III.2 Emergency Stop ...............................................................................................13
III.3 Base Table ........................................................................................................14
III.4 Probes ..............................................................................................................15
III.5 Fixtures ............................................................................................................15
III.6 Operating Menu ...............................................................................................16
III.7 Running A Test ................................................................................................18
III.8 Texture Loader Software ..................................................................................26
III.9 Checking Calibration ........................................................................................26
IV. TEST METHOD DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 29
IV.1 Sample Preparation ...........................................................................................29
IV.2 Test Probe / Fixture ...........................................................................................29
IV.3 Test Parameters .................................................................................................30
IV.4 Recommendations .............................................................................................30
V. APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 31
V.1 Comparison of Low Fat and Virtually Fat Free Yogurt Consistencies ...............31
V.2 A Comparison of the Textural Characterstics of Biscuits (Cookies) ..................34
V.3 Review of Solid Chocolate at Ambient Temperature .........................................36