Grain analyzer NIRS™ DS3

forageanimal feedprotein

Overview
The NIRS™ DS3 is a near‑infrared analyzer designed for rapid quantitative analysis of feed and raw materials across the supply chain. It combines reflectance and transflectance measurement modes (for liquids) with integrated software and network services to support calibration, routine measurement and data integration for laboratory and production environments.

Key values

• Faster, repeatable feed composition data for raw material evaluation, forage analysis and control of finished feed quality; supports specification compliance and process control.

Sample types

• Unground or liquid materials: compound feed, grains/cereals, vegetable protein meals, vegetable by‑products, animal by‑products/rendering, forages, pet food and similar matrices.

Parameters

• Typical analytes: protein, moisture, fat, ash, fibre, starch and colour.

Features

• Automated sample transfer — reduces manual data handling and speeds integration with management systems.
• Smart Start — ensures the instrument is ready to measure without waiting for extended diagnostics.
• FossManager™ — network management software for centralised control of single or multiple instruments.
• Ready‑to‑use global ANN calibrations from FOSS, plus FossCalibrator™ tools to develop or adapt calibrations locally.
• Versatile operation — accurate testing on ground or liquid samples with minimal sample preparation.

Technical specification (summary)

• Model name: NIRS™ DS3
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 375 x 490 x 300 mm
• Weight: 27 kg
• Protection class: IP 65
• Measurement modes: Reflectance and transflectance (liquids)
• Wavelength range: 400–2500 nm
• Detectors: Silicon (400–1100 nm) and PbS (1100–2500 nm)
• Optical bandwidth: 8.75 ± 0.1 nm
• Data resolution: 0.5 nm; number of data points: 4200
• Default subsamples: 7 (small cup) / 8 (large cup)
• Self‑test duration: approx. 12 minutes (variable)
• Typical analysis time: under 1 minute for 32 scans (8 subsamples, 4 scans per subsample)
• Network connections: IQX™ Device Management
• Power: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
• Operating temperature: 5–40°C; Storage: -20–70°C
• Ambient humidity tolerance: <93% RH
• Intended environments: stationary laboratory or industrial use
• Digital services: FOSS IQX™ digital solutions available
• Service agreement: FOSS service agreement available to secure uptime and compliance

Specifications (detailed)

• Number of data points: 4200
• Optical bandwidth: 8.75 ± 0.1 nm
• Data resolution: 0.5 nm
• Detectors: Silicon detector 400–1100 nm; PbS detector 1100–2500 nm
• Measurement modes: Reflectance and transflectance for liquids
• Ambient conditions: 5–40°C, <93% RH; stationary during use