Fruit monitoring in cold storage becomes simple with the DA-Meter® Logger Case. It is an “All in One” system that continuously measures the DA Index®, i.e. the ripening stage, of six fruit at a time, and sends the data to a remote server accessible online. Open it, place the fruit, switch it on: within minutes the cold room is under control.
What it contains
- 6 reading stations, each for a single fruit, with the same non-destructive measurement as the whole DA-Meter® range.
- The concentrator electronics, which power the stations and collect the readings.
- Remote data transmissionto a storage server that can be accessed online.
Everything is housed in a case designed to be placed and started up quickly in the packhouse or in cold storage.
Why monitor ripeness during storage
Even in cold storage, fruit keeps changing. The rate depends on the species, the variety, the condition of the fruit at harvest and the conditions in the cold room. A lot that ripens faster than expected, if it goes unnoticed, reaches the market too far advanced and loses value.
With the Logger Case you always measure the same sample of fruit, at regular intervals, without opening the cold room and without sending someone to take readings. The DA Index® trend shows whether storage is going as planned and when it is best to release the goods.
What it is used for
Deciding when to empty the cold room.By following the ripening curve you choose the right time to send the lot to market.
Comparing different lots.Six stations let you compare fruit of different origins, varieties or harvest dates in the same cold room.
Checking the effect of storage conditions, such as temperature, controlled atmosphere or treatments, with measured rather than estimated data.
Trials.In research centres and storage trials, the case records continuous, repeatable curves.
How to use it
- Choose six fruit that represent the lot to be monitored.
- Open the case and place one fruit on each reading station.
- Switch on the system and start collecting readings.
- Leave the case in the cold room: the data reach the server and can be followed from a computer or smartphone.
Logger Case or Logger Sensors?
The Logger Case is the most practical choice for monitoring fruit that has already been harvested, in the packhouse or in cold storage: it is ready to use and easy to move from one cold room to another. To measure fruit that is still on the tree, you need the Remote Logger Sensors, which are attached to the fruit and connected to a Data Concentrator.
Frequently asked questions
How are the data read?
From the remote server, online, from any computer or smartphone.
Is the fruit damaged?
No. The measurement is optical and non-destructive.
Can it be moved from one cold room to another?
Yes. The case is designed precisely to be placed and started up quickly wherever it is needed.
How do I request a quote?
Fill in the form below with the stored species and the number of cold rooms to monitor.
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