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NIRS™ DS3 meat by-product analyser

The NIRS™ DS3 provides NIR analysis of meat by-products with exceptional accuracy. Designed for use in the laboratory, the NIRS DS3 is ideal for routine control.

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Value

Analyse samples from rendering production or other meat by-products with one simple analysis in less than a minute and increase your sampling frequency without extra cost.
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Sample type

Dry samples such as meat and bone meal. Liquid samples such as fats for petfood or energy production. Plant-based products.
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Parameters

Animal by-products: Fat, moisture, protein, ash.
Fats and Oils: FFA, IV, PV, moisture.

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Features

  • Automated sample transfer

    Automated sample transfer reduces time spent on transferring data to and from management systems 
     

  • Smart Start

    The Smart Start function ensures that your NIRS DS3 is ready to measure without having to wait for diagnostics. Just start the shift and start measuring.
  • FossManager™

    FossManager™ software allows instruments to be connected in a network making it easier, quicker and more reliable to manage individual or multiple instruments from a desktop located anywhere. 
  • Ready-to-use calibrations or tools to develop your own

    FOSS global ANN calibrations are built on thousands of samples from a large variety of raw materials. Alternatively, develop your own calibrations with the easy to use FossCalibrator™ tool.
  • Versatile performance

    Advanced and versatile solution for testing a range of parameters on ground or liquid material with no or very limited sample preparation.
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Improve process and quality control in rendering production with NIR

Learn how rapid meat and bone meal analysis brings value throughout the rendering process. This step-by-step animation illustrates where and how in-line NIR analysis, supported by a NIRS DS3 for validation of results, delivers significant benefits in meat and bone meal production. Learn more

Technical specification

Products measured and product presentation
Feature Specification
Dimensions (w x d x h) 375 x 490 x 300 mm
Weight
27 kg 
Degree of protection IP 65
Measurement mode  Reflectance or transflectance (for liquids) 
Wavelength range
400 - 2500 nm 
Detector
Silicon (400 - 1100 nm), Lead Sulphide, PbS (1100 - 2500 nm) 
Optical bandwidth 8.75 ± 0.1 nm 
Data resolution  0.5 nm 
Number of data points

4200

Number of subsamples Default: 7 for small cup; 8 for large cup
Self test 12 minutes (variable)
Analysis time <1 minute for 32 scans (8 subsamples, 4 scans per subsample)
Network connections
FossManager™
 
Installation requirements  
Voltage supply
100-240 V AC*, frequency 50-60 Hz, Class 1, protective earth
Ambient temperature  5 - 40°C
Storage temperature
-20 to 70°C
Ambient humidity 
< 93% RH
Mechanical environment
Stationary during use
EMC environment
Laboratory use, industry requirements
*Mains supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding ±10% of the rated voltage.
   
Optional services
Digital Services FossAssure™
Care Solutions FossCare™, SmartCare™

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