Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyzer User Manual
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Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc.
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Manual No. M08-372-C0113
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). Brookfield Engineering first 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 new Brookfield 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 flexibility. 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 five load cell ranges available for the CT3 Texture Analyzer offered by Brookfield:
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 Brookfield Engineering or your local Brookfield agent
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
NOTE: Optional
components may include probes or fixtures. See Appendix A for details.