Plus displays load and extension informationon a highly legible LCD console with integral membrane keypad. The machine’s control console displays prompts and menus, which guide the user through machine operations. Users can choose from a range of display languages and units.The machine’s performance can be furtherenhanced when combined with Lloyd Instruments’ NEXYGEN™ MT data analyzers software. This Windows® based software is easy to use and allows detailed, fully customisable texture analysis tests to be performed, storing and displaying results in graphical and tabular formats. NEXYGEN™ MT software contains an extensivelibrary of pre-programmed texture analysis industrial test set- professional ups based on international standards. Results data can be manipulated to produce detailed analytical reports, with the ability to integrate with popular Windows® software packages including Microsoft® Excel and Outlook®.

TA Plus

Plus features an innovative design thatmaximises working space and simplifies operation and maintenance. The large work surface accommodates a broad range of specimen sizes and can be specified with additional optional work platforms for specialised applications. The TA

Texture Analyser for Food Testing Applications

The TA Plus texture analyser is a cost effective, easyto use solution for performing rapid, detailed texture analysis tests on applications up to 102 kgf (1 kN, 225 lbf). The machine uses interchangeable XLC Series loadcells as the measurement device. Tension and compression testing with cycling to load and extension limits are standard features. The machine can be fitted with a selection of specially engineered food texture fixtures, jigs and probes, as well as a range of multi-purpose grips for general applications such as evaluating the strength and integrity of food packaging.The TA

Features Specifications

•Large working area- Flexible work surface configurations - 179 mm (7 in) throat for large specimens•Accurate load measurements with XLC Series load cells•Intuitive operator interface- Menu driven with intelligent prompts - Membrane keypad with tactile feedback - Highly legible, backlit LCD display•Motor servo control system•Flash memory upgradeable •Full PC integration with NEXYGEN™ MT data analysis software•Load rate control •Multi-unit and multi-lingual display options •Extensive range of texture analysis grips, jigs and probes

Force Capacity:102 kgf (1 kN, 225 lbf) Travel: TA Plus 500 mm (19.7 in)TA Plus- Extended750 mm (29.5 in)Crosshead Speed:0.001-21mm/sec (0.05-1270 mm/min, 0.002 -50 in/min)Speed Accuracy: < 0.2% at steady state Load Cell Accuracy< 0.5% Min. Load Resolution:0.0001 N (load cell specific) Extension Resolution:<2 microns Data Sampling Rate: 8 kHz Display: 40 character x 4 line back lit LCD Data Outputs:RS232 Supply Voltage:230Vac ±10%, 50-60 Hz Fuse T1AH250V 115Vac ±10%, 50-60 Hz Fuse T2AH250VLoad Measuring System:Exceeds the requirements of EN ISO 7500:2004, Class 0.5 ASTM E4Analysis Software:NEXYGEN

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Applications Builder Software (optional)Weight (Standard Machine):46 kg (102lb)Operating Temperature:5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)

Specification Sheet

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