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CTX Manual Glossary

  • Adhesive Force
    Force required to separate a probe from the sample on the return stroke of a compression test

  • Admin Settings
    Menu accessible by administrators to adjust load cell configurations, QC limits, time, and firmware settings

  • Adhesiveness
    Calculated as the energy required to detach a probe from a sample, measured as the area under the negative curve during a force-distance test

  • Admin Lock
    Security features require a password to modify administrative settings

  • Auto Adjust
    Feature allowing automatic positioning of the probe to a predefined height relative to the sample

  • Base Table
    Platform where samples are positioned for testing, with options including the Fixture Base Table, Rotary Base Table, and Adjustable Base Table

  • Beam Position
    Vertical position of the probe, adjustable manually or automatically, within a range of 0 to 280mm

  • Bloom Test
    Standardized test measuring the bloom strength of gelatin using specific probes and parameters br />
  • Calibration Weight Set
    Certified weights used for verifying the accuracy of the load cell

  • Creep Deformation ;
    Difference between deformation at the start and at the end of a maintain load test, indicating material relaxation

  • Cycle Count
    Number of test cycles programmed for a sample, such as multiple compressions in a TPA test
  • Deformation  
    Distance traveled by the probe into the sample, measured in millimeters

  • Device Settings
    Menu for adjusting instrument settings like date, time, language, and load filtering responsiveness

  • Dual Extrusion Cell
    Fixture used for testing semi-solid materials like yogurt through forward or back extrusion

  • Fixture Base Table (TA-BT-KIT)  
    Rectangular base used with various fixtures to hold samples securely during tests

  • Force Measurement Units  
    Measurements displayed in grams or newtons depending on load cell and test setup

  • Gel Strength
    Product of rupture load and deformation at rupture, commonly reported for gelatin

  • GPIO Connector
    Port for connecting external devices or controlling advanced features of the CTX Texture Analyzer

  • Hold Time
    Duration for which the probe remains at a specified deformation or load, measured in seconds

  • Load Cell
    Component that measures the force exerted during a test, available in capacities ranging from 100g-100kg

  • Load Calibration Check
    Process to verify the accuracy of the load cell using certified weights

  • Maintain Load Test
    Test mode that applies a constant force on a sample for a specified duration

  • Material Coefficient
    Parameter describing material properties used in Maintain Load tests, influencing the target approach and accuracy

  • Pre-Test Speed
    Speed at which the probe approaches the sample before contact is detected

  • Reset Button
    Safety feature that stops the test and rehomes the beam in case of operational issues

  • Rotary Base Table (TA-RT-KIT)
    Circular, adjustable base table used for compression and tack tests

  • Surimi Test
    Specialized test for surimi gel strength, measuring deformation and load at rupture

  • Tension Test
    Mode where tensile forces are applied to stretch or pull apart a sample, often using grips or clamps

  • Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
    Two-cycle compression test that evaluates texture characteristics like hardness, cohesiveness, and springiness

  • Work
    Energy required to deform or pull apart a sample, calculated by integrating the force-distance curve, reported by millijoules

  • Yield Strength
    Stress at which a material begins to deform plastically determined through specific test modes
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