Butter analyzer ProFoss™ 2

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Overview
The ProFoss™ 2 Butter provides direct and continuous measurements, helping you to improve your yield and profit in butter production. Control variations of fat and moisture in the process to produce closer to target specifications. ProFoss™ 2 is the ultimate solution paving the way to efficient butter standardisation.

Value

• Deliver higher yield and profit.
• Run production closer to specified targets.
• Optimise for key parameters.
• Reduced rework.
• Consistent product quality.

Sample type and parameters

• Sample type: Butter
• Measured parameters: Fat, moisture, total solids, solids non-fat, salt (indirect measurement)

How it works
Continuous flow of analysis data with real-time measurements. Each measurement is composed of high-frequency sub-scans to capture fluctuations minute by minute. Measurements use near infrared transmittance with a patented 3rd generation lateral transmittance probe positioned lengthwise in the process pipe to measure from the core of the material, enabling deep penetration and avoiding surface moisture interference. Multipoint solutions support monitoring across multiple production lines for consistent performance.

Yield and profit improvement
Example: with a butter price of Euro 3.10 and a yearly production of 4,500 tons, a moisture increase of 0.3% yields Euro 50,000 per year. By shifting production targets closer to specifications, production costs can be decreased and product consistency increased.

Service and validation
FOSS offers SmartCare™ service capabilities for uptime, remote calibration monitoring and proactive maintenance to secure consistent results. Performance validation allows ProFoss™ 2 predictions to be validated using FOSS benchtop analysers (e.g. FoodScan 2) as reference without manual data entry; matched results are saved for evaluation and reporting using digital services.

Technical features / specifications

• Measuring Technology: Lateral Transmittance
• Analysis frequency: Real time, average analysis time per result 2 - 3 seconds
• Wavelength range: 850 - 1050 nm
• Detector: Si Diode Array
• Spectral dispersion (Si Diode Array detector): 1.0 nm/pixel
• Optical fiber protection: Steel armoured (available lengths: 1, 3, 5 or 10 meters)
• Process line interface: Sapphire, 5 mm thick, with food grade FFPM O-ring seal; fits into standard GEA Tuchenhagen Varinline Access Units with Ø68 mm or Ø50 mm openings or FOSS stainless steel welding
• Product temperature: Max 150°C (302 °F)
• Product pressure: Production pressure < 30 bar (< 435 PSI); shock pressure < 75 bar (< 1088 PSI). Note: Varinline access units higher than DN 80 permit a maximum pressure of 10 bar (145 PSI)
• Technology (general): NIR technology
• Software package: ISIscan™ NOVA for instrument control
• Wavelength accuracy: < 0.5 nm
• Wavelength precision: < 0.02 nm
• Wavelength temperature stability: < 0.01 nm/°C
• Spectral noise: < 60 micro AU
• Vibrations (require optical fiber fixation): 0.4 Grms
• Ambient operating temperature: ProFoss™ 2: -5°C to 40°C (23 °F to 104 °F); cooling with compressed air allows use up to 65°C (149 °F). ProFoss™ 2 Ex (ATEX / IECEx): 0°C to 50°C (32 °F to 122 °F). cULus: 0°C to 40°C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Pressurised air cooling (for ambient 45 - 65°C): Cooling air flow rate minimum 5 l/min; >99.9% water free, >99.9% free of oil and fine particles down to 0.3 μm
• Ambient humidity: < 90% RH
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 420 x 420 x 135 mm (16.5 x 16.5 x 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit
• Weight: 25 kg (55.1 lb)
• Cabinet / Housing materials: 1.5 mm (lid 2.5 mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333)
• Mechanical environment: Process control equipment
• Degree of protection: ProFoss™ 2: IP69; ProFoss™ 2 Ex: IP6X
• Approvals: ProFoss™ 2: CE; ProFoss™ 2 Ex: CE, ATEX, IECEx and cULus certified (dust explosion approved)
• Hygiene: 3-A hygiene and EHEDG hygiene certified
• Communication: KEPServerEX (Ethernet, analogue Profibus/Profinet) to PLC/SCADA; FOSS IQX™
• Network: High quality, shielded LAN cable; minimum category 5e. RJ45 (IP67) LAN connections
• Power supply: 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10% of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 - 60 Hz
• Operation: Indoor use or outdoor shielded from rain and direct sunlight