Solid, straightforward and reliable, Infratec draws on the latest advances in NIR technology, connectivity and usability. It makes the job of quality control easier and less time-consuming as a reliable corner-stone for any grain handling operation.
The most trustworthy results based on advanced NIR technology
Comprehensive ANN calibrations coupled with best repeatability and transferability in the industry. Advanced connectivity let’s you keep an eye on instrument performance and operator SOP-compliance from anywhere. Robust IP54 instrumentation withstands even dramatic changes in temperature and humidity.
Make your job easier with enhanced usability
Touch screen operation and intuitive interface with a fast and easy automatic start function: just pour in sample. Refined user interface with custom pin-code access to functionality areas according to operator level.
Improve uptime with digital connectivity and support package
Connectivity offers immediate trouble-shooting backup from experts with access to proactive quality assurance using FossAssure. Predictable service cost with a remote service subscription at a low flat rate.
Sample type
Wheat, barley, corn and other cereals, oilseeds, beans and pulses.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, oil, test weight, starch, wet gluten, fibre, ash and many more.
Technology
NIR Transmittance
Approvals
(as per EN 15948 standard)
Protected against dust and water splashes (IP54 certified)
| Feature | Specification |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 410 x 460 x 415 mm |
| Weight | 28.5 kg (31 kg with Test Weight Module) |
| Voltage | 220-240V 50-60Hz or 110-120V |
| Rated current | 1.0A (110-120V) / 0.5A (220-240V) |
| Fuse | T 5 A (250V) |
| Power consumption | 85 W (24V) |
| Input supply | 24 V DC from FOSS approved power supply |
| Spectrometer | Scanning monochromator |
| Wavelength range | 570 - 1100 nm |
| Detector | Siliciu |
| Optical bandwidth | 7 nm |
| Number of data points/scan | 1061 |
| Mode | Transmittance |
| Light source | Tungsten halogen lamp |
| Interface | Ethernet, 3 x USB (full function) including one on the instrument front for easy access |
| Display | 10 inch capacitive touch screen |
| Noise level | <70 dB(A) |
| Degree of protection | IP 54 |
| Sample handling and result presentation | |
| Analysis time | Less than 60 seconds for 10 sub-samples including test weight analysis and as little as 40 seconds when dynamic sub-sampling enabled |
| Path length | Variable cell automatically controlled from 6 - 33 mm |
| Result report | Presented on the display as default. Can be sent to PC/LIMS and the printer port |
| Outlier function | Warnings and options for the presentation of the result |
| Software | Menu driven with touch screen interface |
| Regression programs | ANN (Artificial Neural Network); PLS (Partial Least Squares) |
| No. of sub-samples | Between 1 and 30 sub-samples (10 sub-samples standard) |