The DA 7350™ is an advanced, modern, and versatile in-line NIR instrument for measurement of bulk products such as powders, grains, meals, granules, pellets, slurries, and pastes in pipes, chutes, chain conveyors a,nd similar.
It performs real-time multi-constituent measurements of a product in a processing line providing information for process control and quality monitoring. It increases efficiency, reduces scrap and rework, and enhances product consistency and quality. Simultaneously measuring parameters such as moisture, protein, fat, ash, and fiber, its diode array technology ensures durability, stability, and accurate tracking of process changes, even in moving products.
Features and Benefits
- Real-Time Monitoring: Optimize production processes instantly to save costs, boost yield, and improve consistency.
- Industry 4.0 Ready: Web-based software simplifies operation and maintenance.
- Integrated Camera: Enables color measurement, speck counting, and production snapshots for enhanced insights.
- Rugged Design: Built for harsh production environments with IP67/IP69k ingress protection and ATEX/IECEx certifications for explosive dust areas.
- IoT-Ready Communication: Open protocols like OPC UA, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP ensure seamless integration with plant systems.
Applications
The DA 7350 adapts to various materials, including granules, pellets, powders, pastes, syrups, flakes, and liquids. It measures parameters such as moisture, protein, ash, fat, fiber, and starch, and can be installed at critical points like pipes, hoppers, conveyors, mixers, dryers, blending stations, and packaging areas.
Examples of Applications:
- Flour Milling: Real-time ash measurement to maximize extraction, blend streams, and optimize gluten addition.
- Starch and Corn Milling: Control moisture, energy use, and starch-gluten separation for consistent quality.
- Oilseed Processing: Measure grain moisture, protein, and oil for pricing and optimize drying and extraction.
- Feed Milling: Monitor moisture and fat in mixers, reduce faulty batches, and control water activity in final products.
- Dairy Processing: Optimize spray drying and fat/moisture content in products like milk powder and butter.
Systems Integration
The DA 7350 offers advanced connectivity to existing plant systems with protocols such as OPC UA, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and various Fieldbus options, ensuring smooth and efficient integration for Industry 4.0 environments.
The DA 7350 builds on the proven performance of its predecessor, the DA 7300, trusted by agri-food production sites worldwide.