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ProFoss™ 2 for oilseed meals

Improve quality and reduce cost with true in-line oilseed analysis. Get full control of moisture, protein and oil with measurements every 2-3 seconds directly in your production line. Detect trends early to identify when product is out of spec and make immediate corrections.

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Value

Continuous real time analysis. Analysis directly in the production line. Facilitates immediate process adjustments.
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Sample type

Grain, oilseed, pulses and oilseed meals
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Parameters

Protein, moisture, oil and fibre

Are you ready to explore what in-line oilseed analysis can do for you?

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“We need to optimise our process and stabilise our quality and that is why we use the FOSS”

In this video an expert from the Bunge Vietnam soya crushing plant, talks about the benefits of moving from manual to in-line NIR analysis with the ProFoss soymeal analyser.

Features

  • Easy maintenance with double window system

    Measurements are based on the latest in NIR reflectance technology for process applications including a robust sensor with a double window system.

     

    The window into the process pipe always remains in place while the second can be removed for service work on the sensor without interruption to the process operations.

  • Performance validation reduces the risk of error

    Performance validation allows you to validate ProFoss™ 2 predictions using a FOSS benchtop analyser such as NIRS™ DS3 F as reference, without any manual entry of data.

     

    Samples are measured and registered by the ProFoss™ 2 and benchtop analyser respectively to reduce the risk of error and secure optimal performance. Using integration, connectivity and automation the results matched are saved via cloud and are ready for evaluation and reporting using digital services.

  • Trend analysis

    ProFoss™ 2 takes direct measurements inside the process. Sampling errors and sample preparation errors can therefore be minimized to almost zero. Monitoring process variations using a trend chart and a moving average function enables the detection of process variations of a laboratory analyser. Even if one result is wrong for some reason, this has no impact as a new result will be generated a few seconds later.

  • High resolution near infrared technology

    High resolution diode array technology ensures accurate and continuous analysis, giving you a clearer picture of your process. A high number of pixels (diode sensors) in the spectrum secures a more detailed (accurate) and uniform (repeatable) analysis result. 
     

Technical specification

Technical
Technical
Measuring Technology: Reflectance 
Analysis frequency Real time: Average analysis time per result 2 - 3 seconds
Wavelength range 1100 - 1650 nm
Detector InGaAs Diode Array
Spectral dispersion InGaAs Diode Array detector 1,1 nm/pixel
Process line interface Sapphire; Diameter 45 mm, thickness 12 mm, with food grade FFPM O-ring seal
Product temperature
Max 150°C (302°F)
Product pressure Production pressure < 21 bar (< 305 PSI).  Shock pressure < 50 bar (< 725 PSI)
General 
Technology NIR technology
Software package ISIscan™ NOVA for instrument control
Wavelength accuracy <0.5 nm
Wavelength precision < 0.02 nm 
Wavelength temperature stability < 0.01 nm/°C
Spectral Noise < 60 micro AU
Vibrations - require optical fiber fixation
0.4 Grms 
Ambient operating temperature ProFoss™ 2
-5°C to 40°C (23 °F to 104 °F), cooling with a compressed air line allows use up to 65°C (149 °F)
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ProFoss™ 2 Ex
ATEX / IECEX: 0°C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
cULus: 0°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Pressurised air – cooling (Amb. Temp. 45 - 65°C) Cooling air Flow rate minimum 5 l/min, >99.9 % water free, >99.9 % free of oil and fine particles down to 0.3 μm
Ambient humidity
< 90% RH
Dimensions (W x D x H) w x h x d = 420 x 420 x 135 mm ( 16.5 x 16.5 x 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit
Weight 25 kg (55.1 lb)
Cabinet / Housing materials 1.5 mm (lid 2.5mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333)
Mechanical environment
Process control equipment
Degree of protection ProFoss™ 2: IP69* | ProFoss™ 2 Ex: IP6X
Approvals
ProFoss™ 2: CE | ProFoss™ 2 Ex: CE, ATEX, IECEx and cULus certified (Dust explosion approved)
Hygiene 3-A hygiene and EHEDG hygiene certified
Communication KEPServerEX (Ethernet, Analogue Profibus/Profinet) to PLC/SCADA; FOSS IQX™
Network High quality, shielded LAN cable; minimum category 5e. RJ 45 (IP 67) LAN connections
Power supply 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 - 60 Hx
Operation
Indoor use or outdoor shielded from rain and direct sunlight

 

* IP69 is the highest protection for dust entering the unit. IP69 means protected against the effect of high-pressure water and/or steam cleaning high temperature.

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