Real-time, accurate production monitoring for animal feed using in-line feed analysis directly in the process line. It is robust enough to withstand tough production environments and gives instant results for optimised production and profitability.
Streamline your feed production with in-line analysis
Get complete control of your feed production with a continuous flow of real-time results. Installing ProFoss 2 in or right after the mixer enables you to measure critical key parameters such as protein, fat and moisture and make timely adjustments to meet specified final product quality.
Produce closer to targets to increase profit
Increase your profit opportunities with real-time measurement. For instance, more accurate moisture control reduces raw material cost. By moving moisture targets 0.5% closer to specification, a feed manufacturer producing 100,000 tons of feed annually can produce the same amount of feed using 500 tons less raw material. In addition, real time results lead to improved product consistency, reduced rework and energy savings.
Improve your business with accurate control
The continuous flow of results provides full traceability, alerts if products are out of spec and enables you to deliver a consistent high product quality that meets the demands of your customers.
Product types
Feed raw materials, feed mash, feed pellets, feed ingredients in different feed product types such as broiler feed, layer feed, aqua feed, dry pet food, etc.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, fat, fibre
Technology
High resolution NIR diode array (DDA) technology installed directly into the process line without bypass
Installation
At raw material intake, in the mixer or right after the mixer, after the dryer and at the final product loading
| Measuring technology: Lateral Transmittance | ||
| Analysis frequency | Real time: Average analysis time per result 2 - 3 seconds | |
| Wavelength range | 850 - 1050 nm | |
| Wavelength accuracy | 0.5 nm | |
| Detector | Si Diode Array | |
| Spectral dispersion Si Diode Array detector | 1.0 nm/pixel | |
| 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 flange. |
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| Product temperature | Max 150 °C (302 °F) |
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| Product pressure | Production pressure < 30 bar (< 435 PSI). Shock pressure < 75 bar (< 1088 PSI). Warning! Varinline access units higher than DN 80 permit a maximum pressure of 10 bar (145 PSI). | |
| Optical fiber protection: | Steel armoured (1, 3, 5 or 10 meters) | |
| 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) |
ProFoss™ 2 Ex 0°C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °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 (20 kg) | |
| Power suply | 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 - 60 Hx | |
| 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 certified (Dust explosion approved) |
| Hygiene | 3A hygiene certified | |
| Communication | KEPServerEX (Ethernet, Analogue Profibus/Profinet) to PLC/SCADA; FossManager™ | |
| Network | High quality, shielded LAN cable; minimum category 5e. RJ 45 (IP 67) LAN connections | |
| 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.