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Specifications MilkoScan™ 7 RM | |||||
Most of the calibrations are using multiple wavelengths selected freely from the entire Mid-IR spectrum in order to optimise robustness and accuracy. Compared to traditional filter calibrations, they are called full spectrum calibrations. |
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Performance Carry-over for all components <1% relative |
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Component |
Measuring range | Performance range | Repeatability | Accuracy Bulk | Accuracy Single cow |
Fat |
0-15% | 2-15% | CV < 0.5% | CV < 1.0% | CV < 1.5% |
Protein | 0-10% | 2-10% |
CV < 0.5% | CV < 0.9% | CV < 1.5% |
Lactose | 0-10% | 2-10% | CV < 0.5% | CV < 0.9% |
CV < 1.5% |
Solids | 0-20% | 2-20% | CV < 0.5% | CV < 1.0% | CV < 1.5% |
Urea | 10-100 mg/dl | 10-100 mg/dl | Sd < 1.5 mg/dl | Sd < 3 mg/dl | Sd < 3.5 mg/dl |
Citric Acid | 0.1-0.5% | 0.1-0.5% | Sd < 0.005% | Sd < 0.01% | Sd < 0.015% |
FPD (Screening) | 400-600 m°C | 450-550 m°C | Sd < 0.5 m°C | Sd < 4 m°C | N/A |
Novel parameters | |||||
Fatty acids profile |
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Ketosis screening (BHB, acetone) | |||||
Untargetted screening raw milk (adulteration) | |||||
Application data |
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Analysis capacity |
100, 200, 300, 400, 500 or 600 samples per hour | ||||
Sample intake | 5 ml | ||||
Required sample temperature | 37 - 42°C | ||||
Performance Specifications | Full spectrum calibrations | ||||
Standards and Approvals
The MilkoScan™ 7 RM techniques comply with: |