The DA 7440™ is an advanced, modern, and versatile on-line NIR sensor for over-the-belt type measurements. It performs real-time multi-constituent measurements of a product on a processing line providing information for process control and quality monitoring.
Key Benefits
Continuous process monitoring with the DA 7440 enhances efficiency, reduces scrap and rework, and improves product consistency and quality. The instrument simultaneously measures parameters such as moisture, fat, sugars, protein, starch, fiber, and more. Its core diode array technology ensures durability, stability, accurate measurements of moving products, and the ability to track process changes in real-time.
Applications
- Grain-Based Foods: Real-time measurement of moisture, fat, and temperature in products like cookies, pasta, and cereals, enabling precise control of baking, frying, and drying processes.
- Dairy Products: Analyze fat, moisture, and protein in dairy products, including cheese blocks, during conveyor belt transport.
- Snack Foods: Optimize frying and seasoning by monitoring moisture, fat, and seasoning levels.
- Tobacco: Measure moisture, nicotine, and sugars in raw and processed tobacco with stable readings, even when switching blends.
Information Integration
The DA 7440 integrates seamlessly into SCADA systems, displaying results in a familiar operating environment. Data can be used for automated controls and centralized reporting. The instrument supports various communication protocols, including:
- OPC DA
- Fieldbus Protocols: Profibus DP, Modbus, etc.
- Ethernet: TCP/IP-based Modbus/TCP and PROFINET
- Analog Outputs
With its advanced capabilities, the DA 7440 is a powerful tool for real-time monitoring and process optimization in agricultural and food production.