Lentil sorter SORTEX H SpectraVision

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Product overview
Developed using Swiss and British engineering expertise, the Bühler SORTEX H SpectraVision is an optical sorter designed to increase yield and improve defect removal for food processing applications. The system combines full‑color cameras, InGaAs sensors and advanced AI algorithms to detect subtle color and foreign‑matter defects while reducing false rejects.

Key highlights

• Improved performance — Optical sorting system delivering up to 50% higher reject concentrations; in‑house full‑color cameras enhance color differentiation while InGaAs cameras increase sensitivity to foreign matter. New ejection, calibration and product‑tracking algorithms reduce false rejects and stabilise output.
• Connectivity — Industry 4.0 compatible: remote control and monitoring, change logs and real‑time performance tracking via Bühler Insights, with alarms and status through the SORTEX Monitoring System.
• Ease of use — Ready‑to‑use default modes and pre‑set recipes validated by SORTEX experts; intuitive interface and per‑defect sensitivity control minimise operator training and setup time.

Key features

• In‑house full‑color camera technology with low signal‑to‑noise ratio for accurate color differentiation.
• InGaAs cameras for improved foreign‑matter detection in challenging products.
• Intelligent sorting algorithms including Merlin.Ai and advanced learning techniques to optimise defect removal and yield; new calibration and tracking routines for consistent operation.
• Software and monitoring: Merlin.Ai enhancements, Bühler Insights integration and SORTEX Monitoring System for real‑time tracking and alerts.
• Ongoing development: software updates and feature upgrades as part of Bühler product support.

Applications

• Coffee
• Nuts
• Pulses
• Wheat & Rye

Customer example
Central Valley Bean Cooperative uses the AI features of the SORTEX H SpectraVision (Merlin.Ai engine) to improve final product quality and reduce setup times.

Technical specifications

• Model name: SORTEX H SpectraVision
• Performance: up to 50% higher reject concentration
• Cameras: in‑house full‑color cameras; InGaAs cameras for enhanced FM detection
• Algorithms: advanced ejection, calibration and product tracking algorithms to minimise false rejects
• AI: Merlin.Ai engine and advanced learning techniques
• Connectivity: Bühler Insights integration; SORTEX Monitoring System with real‑time tracking and emergency warnings
• Usability: default modes and pre‑set recipes; simple user interface; individual sensitivity control per defect
• Heritage: developed using 75 years of Bühler optical sorting expertise
• Internal product code on page: CUBE-00026-494