The ProFoss™ 2 Butter provides direct and continuous measurements, helping you to improve your yield and profit in butter production.
Control variations of fat and moisture in the process to produce closer to target specifications. ProFoss™ 2 is the ultimate solution paving the way to efficient butter standardisation.
Deliver higher yield and profit. Run production closer to specified targets. Optimise for key parameters. Reduced rework. Consistent product quality.
Butter
Fat, moisture, total solids, solids non-fat, salt (indirect measurement)
It’s a common goal for butter production: get the highest possible moisture concentration with the lowest possible fat content. In this way, you can safely improve yield and profit while always meeting quality and legislative requirements. In effect, you can get more from your production without putting more in. Now, ProFoss™ 2 Butter makes it simpler than ever to achieve this goal.
Today, the new ProFoss™ 2 Butter solution builds on the success of the original ProFoss™ solution by exploiting exciting developments in analytical technology encompassing instrument calibration, connectivity for data sharing, probe design and much more. The goal of achieving production targets continuously, minute by minute and hour after hour is simpler than ever. Higher yield from the same raw material is now achievable for any butter producer.
The continuous flow of analysis data provided by ProFoss™ 2 allows you to shift production targets closer to fat and moisture specifications for immediate and lasting improvements to yield.
Each measurement is made up of high-frequency sub-scans. The frequency of measurement ensures that nothing gets missed and that you will always have a precise picture of any fluctuations in the process. Another aspect of the ProFoss™ 2 measurements is that they are made using near infrared transmittance, which penetrates deep into the sample. This avoids interference from moisture that can form on the surface of butter. Further, the ProFoss™ 2 measures directly in the process pipe with the patented 3rd generation FOSS lateral transmittance product interface. The new lateral probe gives a unique high-resolution signal for unprecedented accuracy. At the same time, the consistency of measurements ensures that all units can be relied on to always give the same high-quality measurements.
If you have multiple lines in your butter production, you will have full control of the entire production with our new multipoint solution. Measure butter process parameters across different production lines to ensure that each line produces according to the same specifications.
Performance validation allows you to validate ProFoss™ 2 predictions using a FOSS benchtop analyser such as FoodScan 2 or NIRS™ DS3 as reference, without any manual entry of data.
Samples are measured and registered by the ProFoss™ 2 and benchtop analyser respectively to eliminate 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.
With a butter price of Euro 3.10 and a yearly production of 4,500 tons, a moisture increase of 0.3% yields Euro 50,000 per year.
Stretch your profit zone: Production costs can be decreased and the higher product consistency will increase your competitiveness.
The latest technology behind ProFoss™ 2 ensures consistent performance day in, day out and year after year. Building on the reliable measurements delivered by each and every analyser unit, software and digital connectivity services help to maintain stable high performance across whole populations of instruments.
Calibrations can be monitored and adjusted remotely from anywhere. Automatic instrument monitoring and alerts can be set up and maintenance schedules can be proactively planned for optimal uptime.
FOSS offers a complete service solution called SmartCare™ that ensures indisputable results from ProFoss™ 2.
Uptime is safe-guarded and trouble-shooting alleviated, setting you free to do your job in pursuit of improved yield and profit from your butter production. Partner with us to benefit from more than 30 years of experience of installing in-line solutions around the world.
Learn more| Analysis frequency | Real time: Average analysis time per result 2 - 3 seconds | ||
| Wavelength range | 850 - 1050 nm | ||
| Detector | Si Diode Array | ||
| Spectral dispersion Si Diode Array detector | 1.0 nm/pixel | ||
| Optical fiber protection: | Steel armoured (1, 3, 5 or 10 meters) | ||
| Process line interface | Sapphire, 5 mm thick, with food grade FFPM O-ring seal. Fits into standard GEA Tuchenhagen Varinline Access Units with Ø68 mm opening or with Ø50 mm opening or FOSS Stainless steel welding |
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| Product temperature |
Max 150°C (302 °F) | ||
| Product pressure | Production pressure < 30 bar (< 435 PSI). Shock pressure < 75 bar (< 1088
PSI). Note that Varinline access units higher than DN 80 permit a maximum pressure of 10 bar (145
PSI). |
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| 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 |
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| Ambient operating temperature |
ProFoss™ 2 |
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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 |
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| Power supply | 1 phase, 100–240 V AC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 200 VA, 150 W, 50–60 Hz | ||
| Operation |
Indoor use or outdoor shielded from rain and direct sunlight |
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* 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.
