Infralab Series 9 NIR Colour and Moisture Gauge

A unique instrument that gives constant measurements of moisture, fat, protein, colour (degree of bake) and degree of roast. Results can be read visually, stored or shared across a network.

Using high-speed signal processing, the patented Series 9 “light engine” delivers the highest resolution, on-line NIR measurements available today. This robust gauge is unaffected by changes in process conditions such as particle size variation, product height variation, product temperature variation, ambient lighting, and relative humidity changes.

Key use scearios

• Coffee processing – moisture, degree of roast.
• Confectionery – colour, fat, moisture.
• Cookies and biscuits – colour, fat, moisture.
• Dairy powders – colour, moisture, fat, protein.
• Meat – colour, moisture, fat, protein.
• Savoury snacks – colour (or degree of bake), moisture, fat.
• Starch and wet milling – colour, moisture, fat, protein.

The Series 9 process gauge is used in conjunction with one or more peripheral devices to facilitate data display, networking and process connectivity. It can be incorporated conveniently into closed-loop control systems using its digital and analog connectivity options. Data can be displayed locally for operators using the Series 9 Operator Terminal or Gauge Control Interface. A Gauge Control Port allows multiple gauges to be networked (daisy chained). The Power Hub provides power to a single gauge and enables convenient networked arrangements of multiple Series 9 gauges and devices. The Series 9 gauge and peripheral devices are Ethernet-enabled and run on 24V DC power. A wireless communication option allows operators to remotely view gauge, process and sampling information.

The Series 9 measures over a 60 mm diameter area (optionally 25 mm or 10 mm) and is suspended over the process line at a distance of 250 mm from the mean product height to the Series 9 measurement window. The gauge tolerates product height fluctuations of  ± 100 mm without the measurement being affected. Ambient lighting, temperature or relative humidity changes do not affect the Series 9 measurement.