The TMS-2000 is a research-grade texture measurement system comprised of the newly redesigned TP-6 Texture Press combined with a Windows PC software package. Designed specifically for food texture measurement, the TMS-2000 software controls the texture Press and performs the data processing for presentation to the operator. Data collection and control are accomplished through a standard network connection for reliability so there is no additional hardware to install in the PC.

The system software has four test configuration modes. Manual for single movement compression or tensile testing. "0ne Bite" for easy repetitive testing of most food products. TPA mode for in depth research and Texture Profile Analysis. And Program Mode for customized testing with up to 8 stepped movements. In TPA mode, a test sample is placed between two flat plates and is compressed, relaxed and compressed again. Seven text parameters result from the analysis of a force position curve, springiness, cohesiveness, fracturability, hardness, chewiness, gumminess and adhesiveness.

The TMS-2000 software features real-time graphs during the test as well as a high resolution display at the end of each test. After a series of tests, groups of tests can be assembled and analyzed together. Test graphs can also be overlaid for additional scrutiny. The software also features, selectable data acquisition rates and filters, operation in metric or imperial units and automatic calculation of integrals, slopes, curvatures, statistics and TPA parameters.

The newly redesigned TP-6 is smaller, lighter and quieter than any previous FTC Shear press. The system is capable of up to 3000 pounds of force comes with the industry standard Model CS-1 Kramer Shear Cell as well as one FTA Force Transducer. The TMS-2000 can be supplied with or without the PC, and is designed to accommodate all existing FTC Test Cells and Force Transducers. Most previous FTC systems can be upgraded to the TMS-2000 platform.