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Fish Fatmeter FAQs

1	How does the Fish Fatmeter work?
2	Can I use the Fish Fatmeter on Skipjack 3 Kg and Yellowfin 10Kg up?
3	What precautions should I take when comparing Fish Fatmeter results with laboratory Analysis?
4	Can it be used on LIVE Fish?
5	Will measuring on, rather than above, the sideline affect our results?
6	How accurate is the Fatmeter?
7	Why are the fatmeters results different to the lab results?
8	Do normal laboratory tests still need to be carried out?
9	Battery not holding charge
10	If I send you my old fish fat meter, I can receive a new one with a discount?
11	What is the main use of the Distell Fish Fatmeter?
12	Can the MEASUREMENT DATA be electronically stored for later use?
13	Is it really portable?
14	How can we resolve different results between the Fish Fatmeter and laboratory methods?
15	How fast is the Measurement?
16	Some advice on using the Fish Fatmeter where you do not have a specific fish calibration available..
17	Is it Waterproof?
18	Does temperature affect the performance or results achieved using the Fatmeter?
19	Is the instrument applicable to fish with and without skin and frozen ?
20	Can samples be used after testing?
21	Is one of the Salmon salar calibations on whole gutted salmon?
22	I'm Interested in specs of your fat meter to use on pacific sardines
23	Does G-BREAM-1 corresponds to fat content of both sides trimmed fillet without skin?
24	Should the G.Bream-1 calibration provide similar results to the equivalent lab analysis?
25	Can we use the Fatmeter to measure processed Fish?

Meat Fatmeter FAQs

1	We are having accuracy issues with ground beef with fat content of 30 percent
2	Does temperature affect the performance or results achieved using the Fatmeter ?
3	What is the difference between Beef1 and Burger1 calibrations?
4	What precautions should I take when comparing Meat Fatmeter results with Laboratory Analysis ?
5	Is the equipment accredited for use within the Meat Industry ?
6	Can the MEASUREMENT DATA be electronically stored for later use?
7	Can samples be used after testing?
8	Do I have to calibrate separately for different temperature ranges?
9	Do normal laboratory tests still need to be carried out ?
10	Is the instrument FDA approved ?
11	What is the main use of the Distell Meat Fatmeter ?
12	The meter is showing out of range.
13	Can it be used on LIVE Fish or Mammals ?
14	How fast is the Measurement?
15	What factors usually affect the measurement ?
16	What is the cost of a service contract?
17	Is it Waterproof?
18	How accurate is the Fatmeter?
19	Some Advice on using the Meat Fatmeter on Processed Meats…
20	Is it really portable?
21	Can we use the Fatmeter to measure processed Meats?

General Fatmeter FAQs

1	Can the user do the calibration by themselves ?
2	Is the instrument HACCAP design to be used inside HACCAP plants ?
3	Can I recalibrate a meter myself, or do I have to send it to Distell?
4	The coating on the reader seems very worn. Should we ship back the unit for service?
5	Our battery does not hold power long, even if the machine is not in use
6	How often does the meter have to be calibrated?
7	What is the life of the Fatmeter?
8	How often does the Meter need to be re-calibrated?
9	Do I have to choose four calibrations?
10	What is the weight and volume of the Fatmeter kit?

Freshness Meter FAQs

1	What is the cost of Torrymeter recalibration?
2	Is there a way to have a dry run before a fishing tournament?
3	How accurate is the Freshness Meter?
4	What species of Fish can I measure using the Fish Freshness Meter?
5	Is the meter waterproof?
6	Does temperature affect the performance or results achieved using the Freshness Meter?
7	How fast is the measurement?
8	What is the main use of the Fish Freshness Meter?
9	What precautions should I take when comparing Fish Freshness Meter results with laboratory analysis?
10	Are there any other benefits?
11	If I send a Torrymeter back for repair, how long will it take?
12	Are normal laboratory tests still necessary?
13	Is it really portable?
14	Can samples be used after testing?

Data Management System FAQs

1	Entering new calibration

General FAQs

1	What is the meter protocol for communicating with the PC?
2	The light on my charger just blinks and won't stay on