FOSS NIRS™ DS2500 L, connected analysis improves efficiency in edible oil production

FOSS announces the NIRS™ DS2500 L, a new analyser for rapid, multi-parameter testing of edible oils that can lead to significant gains in yield from the oil refining process.

NIRS™ DS2500 L offers rapid multi-parameter testing of oil. Standardised units deliver consistent results with all monitoring and adjustments taken care of by connectivity-enabled support services. Ease of use and automatic logging of tests empower all staff to deliver valuable tests for constant optimisation of oil production processes.

Embodying the latest in both hardware and digital connectivity, the NIRS™ DS2500 L offers a new approach to rapid analysis of edible oils. It ensure that users are never alone in looking after their analytical instrument and that anyone can deliver reliable tests.

Oils from oil seeds and oil fruits can be tested for parameters such as free fatty acids, iodine and colour within 40 seconds. The instrument performs an automatic reference test after each measurement and connectivity-enabled services provide backup for non-technical users, for instance, with remote monitoring of instrument status by trained technicians.

Monthly reports are provided for quality assurance and compliance purposes and specialists can also monitor calibrations and help users to determine the frequency and number of reference analysis needed to comply with ISO standards.

The instrument is ideal for use either in a laboratory or close to the production line where the sealed platform withstands vibration and dust (for example according to IP54). It designed for optimal process control. This an expert tool that anyone can operate.

The intelligent instrument helps to get the sample temperature just right for accurate analysis within minutes. By active heating or airflow-accelerated cooling, it makes an automatic adjustment of sample temperature to within 0.1 degree of the ideal measurement temperature.