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ProxiMate is a robust, compact and easy to use at-line NIR instrument for the food and feed industry. It reduces downtime in production and provides fast quality control of batch samples. The intuitive user interface allows operation by everybody and a wide selection of precalibration packages make it suitable for all applications.
What is NIR spectroscopy?
NIRS is an anlaytical technique that relies on harmless NIR radiation or light. NIR light is shone onto and interacts with a sample under analysis. The collected NIR light has characteristics related to the chemical structure of the sample. By applying powerful mathematical analysis to the collected NIR signal, it is possible to develop calibrations that transform the NIR light signal into values for constituent parameters such as moisture, protein and fat. Once developed, calibrations are used in routine, enabling the user to rapidly determine these parameters. To speed up NIR implementation BUCHI offers a range of pre-calibrations greatly reducing the work required in the first step allowing users to move to routine use much more quickly.
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Sample type variety can require different analytical approaches for optimum performance or practicality. ProxiMate allows you to capitalize on the best approach by allowing measurement from the top of the sample (down view) or from the bottom (up-view).
All ProxiMates are factory standardized. Calibrations copied between instruments work in exactly the same way. This is particularly important if multiple instruments are used in the same facility or in different factories producing the same product. Instrument standardization leads to improved product consistency irrespective of the location of manufacture.
ProxiMate can be pressure-hosed down using the same procedures as other at-line equipment or machinery. The instrument is completely dust and waterproof and can resist detergents commonly used for sanitation in food production areas. ProxiMate has been assessed and endorsed by HALAG, the food hygiene agency, as complying with guidelines concerning Hygienic design.
Quickly find relevant precalibration details and expected performance for your application using the on-line NIR applications finder.
| Weight | 23 Kg |
| Protection rating | IP69 |
| Power consumption | 60 W |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 260 x 435 x 500 mm |
| Wavelength range NIR | 900 - 1700 nm |
| Resolution NIR | 7.0 nm |
| Wavelength range VIS | 400 - 900 nm |
| Resolution VIS | 10 nm |
| Measurement time | 15 seconds (user configurable) |
NIR spectroscopy is a powerful technique to rapidly and reliably screen samples. A limited amount of reference analysis is still needed to develop the initial calibration models and to periodically refine and verify NIR performance.
Parameters are calculated directly from the NIR spectra and this calculation is independent other parameter.Typically 5-6 parameters are determined by analysis but in some cases 15-30 properties are calculated at the same time.
Once implementated NIR, is fast and easy to use. Sample analysis takes seconds, with little or no sample preparation. In most cases, NIR substantially reduces laboratory overhead and, when used in production areas, increases productivity substantially.
Instrument standardised means that when you develop a calibration with data collected on one instrument, the calibration will work in exactly the same way on a second or third instrument. All ProxiMates are instrument standardised during manufacture.
Common Sample types: Typical products include Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish and Sausage
Typical parameter: Moisture, Protein, fat and connective tissue
Common Sample types: Yogurt, Cheese, Butter and Milk Powders
Typical parameter: Moisture, Dry Matter, Fat, Protein and Lactose
Common Sample types: Mixed and finished feed (ruminant, swine, poultry plus concentrates) plus ingredients such as oil seed meals, cereals and hulls & bran.
Typical parameter: Moisture, Total Fat, Protein, Fiber and ash.
Common Sample types: Typical products include whole cereals such as wheat, barley and maize (corn), ground cereals, wheat flour and semolina.
Typical parameter: Moisture, Protein, fat, Ash, starch and gluten.
Common Sample types: Crude and refined palm and olive oil. Press cake and meals plus other vegetable oils and animal fats.
Typical parameter: Moisture, Peroxide value, Free fatty acids (FFA) and residual fat.
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