Foss – Grain & Oilseed Analyzer – ProFoss™ Range
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 optimized production and profitability.
Key Features
Trend Analysis
ProFoss™ allows you to do direct measurements in the process line, thereby effectively avoiding sampling errors and sample preparation errors. The results are shown in an intuitive graphical display, making it easy to spot variations. Because ProFoss™ is measuring every few seconds it gives a reliable picture of what is going on in the process.
Easy Integration
ProFoss™ can easily be connected to your LIMS or ERP system.
Dedicated Sample Interface
- Windows interface connected directly to the pipe
- True in-line – no bypass – reduces waste and sampling errors
- No moving parts
- No carry-over effects between analyses
- IP 65
FossConnect™
FossConnect™ is a centralized networking management solution for ProFoss™ that helps you reduce your production costs and secure the quality of your products. With FossConnect™, you can manage, configure and monitor your instruments remotely from any internet-enabled computer and safeguard your data for whenever you need it.
Technical Specifications
| ProFoss™ for feed | ProFoss™ for flour and whole grain | ProFoss™ for oilseed meals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis time | Real time: Average analysis time per result 2 – 3 seconds | 5 – 50 ms / integration time; Average time per result 3 – 15 seconds | 5 – 50 ms / integration time; Average time per result 3 – 15 seconds |
| Measurement mode | Reflection | Reflection | Reflection |
| Wavelength range | 1100 – 1650 nm | 1100 – 1650 nm | 1100 – 1650 nm |
| Detector | InGaAs Diode array | InGaAs Diode array | InGaAs Diode array |
| Spectral dispersion | 1.1 nm / pixel | 1.1 nm / pixel | 1.1 nm / pixel |
| Light source lifetime | – | Dual lamp system MTBF = 17500 h | Dual lamp system MTBF = 17500 h |
| Software package | ISIscan NOVA™ for instrument control | ISIscan™ for instrument control; ISIcal™ for calibration development | ISIscan™ for instrument control; ISIcal™ for calibration development |
| Wavelength accuracy | < 0.5 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.5 nm |
| Wavelength precision | < 0.02 nm | < 0.02 nm | < 0.02 nm |
| Wavelength stability | < 0.01 nm/ °C | < 0.01 nm/°C | < 0.01 nm/°C |
| Noise | < 60 micro AU | < 60 micro AU | < 60 micro AU |
| Random Vibrations | 0.4 Grms | 0.4 grms at 10 – 150 Hz according to IEC 60068-2-64 0.4 grms at 10 – 1250 Hz according to FOSS internal standard (more information available on request) | 0.4 grms at 10 – 150 Hz according to IEC 60068-2-64 0.4 grms at 10 – 1250 Hz according to FOSS internal standard (more information available on request) |
| Temperature | Max 150 °C (302 °F) | -5 – 40°C (23 – 104°F). With purge -5 – 65°C (23 – 149°F) | -5 – 40°C (23 – 104°F). With purge -5 – 65°C (23 – 149°F) |
| Installation in ATEX zone | – | 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F). With purge 0 – 65°C (32 – 149°F) | 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F). With purge 0 – 65°C (32 – 149°F) |
| Purge air | Cooling air Flow rate minimum 5 l/min, >99.9 % water free, >99.9 % free of oil and fine | Flow rate minimum 5 l/min, > 99.9% water free, > 99.9% free of oil and fine particles down to 0.3μm | Flow rate minimum 5 l/min, > 99.9% water free, > 99.9% free of oil and fine particles down to 0.3μm |
| Ambient humidity | < 90% RH | 10 – 90 % relative | 10 – 90 % relative |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 42 × 42 × 13.5 cm (16.5 × 16.5 × 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit | 42 × 42 × 13.5 cm (16.5 × 16.5 × 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit | 42 × 42 × 13.5 cm (16.5 × 16.5 × 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit |
| Weight | 25 kg / 55 lbs | 25 kg / 55 lbs | 25 kg / 55 lbs |
| Cabinet | 1.5 mm (lid 2.5mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333) | 1.5 mm (lid 2.5mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333) | 1.5 mm (lid 2.5mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333) |
| Protection | – | IP69K 1) according to IEC 60529 and DIN 40050 part 9, NT ELEC 023 | IP69K 1) according to IEC 60529 and DIN 40050 part 9, NT ELEC 023 |
| Communication | KEPServerEX (Ethernet, Analogue Profibus/Profinet) to PLC/SCADA; FossManager™ | OPC, Profibus, Profinet, 4-20 mA | OPC, Profibus, Profinet, 4-20 mA |
| Power supply | 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 – 60 Hx | 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 – 60 Hx | 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 – 60 Hx |
Available Models
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.
Value
Produce closer to target specifications to reduce rework and customer claims. Segregate better to optimise use of raw materials and get alerts when production is out of spec.
Sample type
Feed, feed ingredients or dry pet food at various points in the process.
Parameters
Protein, fat and moisture.
ProFoss™ measures critical parameters such as ash, protein and moisture for control of incoming raw materials and in the final stages of the milling process. Accurate in-line flour analysis enables you to detect trends in your ash and moisture content, troubleshoot production malfunctions and secure final quality.
Value
Continuous real time analysis. Analysis directly in the production line. Facilitates immediate process adjustments.
Sample type
Flour and whole grain.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, fat, fibre and ash.
Improve quality and reduce cost with true in-line oilseed analysis. Get full control of moisture, protein and oil with measurements every 6 seconds directly in your production line. Detect trends early to identify when product is out of spec and make immediate corrections.
Value
Continuous real time analysis. Analysis directly in the production line. Facilitates immediate process adjustments.
Sample type
Grain, oilseed, pulses and oilseed meals.
Parameters
Protein, moisture, oil and fibre.
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Brand
FOSS creates end-to-end solutions that secure and improve food quality. From raw material to finished product. Our analysis instruments refine measurements into information management that enables businesses to run intelligent data-driven productions with less waste and bigger yields. Controlling cost and quality across all sectors and value chains, we help food and agricultural producers limit the number of human errors, scale their business faster and reduce manual labor as well as labor costs. We call it analytics beyond measure.
We cover these food and agricultural industries: Dairy, Feed and Forage, Grain, Flour Milling & Oilseed Processing, Laboratories, Meat, Raw Milk Testing and Wine.
Over the last 60 years, we have made it our business to define the standard of analytical solutions for the food and agricultural industry. We pioneered advanced analysis for the challenging production environments in the 1960’s, and we were the first to integrate chemical composition analysis in process lines. Now our resolve and ambition have also made us the international benchmark in the field of chemometrics and real time analytics.