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NIRS™ DS3 Flour Analyser

NIRS™ DS3 Flour Analyser

The NIRS™ DS3 analyser helps millers to boost yield by offering unsurpassed, rapid analysis of ash in addition to reliable flour analysis for protein and moisture.

Robustness coupled with groundbreaking performance in near infrared (NIR) guarantees uniquely accurate measurements by anyone, anywhere, at anytime.

Value

Value

Unsurpassed accuracy for ash analysis. Ready to use calibrations for all key parameters. Robust and proven technology ensures reliable results.

Type sample

Type sample

Flour and grains.

Parameters

Parameters

Ash, protein, moisture, wet gluten, water absorption and many more.

Slides

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.

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.

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)

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.
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Service agreement

With a FOSS service agreement you will secure operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and analytical accuracy