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Near-Infrared Composition Meter

Source: Kett
The Model KJT550 is a simple-to-use device that allows the user to conduct accurate continuous measurements of product components- without sampling, product contact, or degradation.
The Model KJT550 is a simple-to-use device that allows the user to conduct accurate continuous measurements of product components- without sampling, product contact, or degradation. Using the principle of near-infrared reflectance, items such as moisture, fat, protein, film thickness, coat weight, and carbon content (BTU) can be monitored, and process control automated.

The company's Composition Meters can measure on conveyors, augurs, drop chutes, pneumatic transport and gravity feeds. In addition, the KJY550's precision allows measurement through sight glasses into process vessels such as spray dryers, fluid-bed dryers, calciners and rotary granulators. If the product can be seen, it can be accurately measured.

The ability to test in almost any situation opens new doors to product and process assessment. R&D personnel can easily analyze formulations during production, not just in laboratory settings. Manufacturing personnel can measure products on the production line, improving quality assessment and production throughput.

Once calibrated, the unit is simply aimed at the surface of the liquid or solid to be measured and light is absorbed by the chemical components. The detected absorbance is converted into component values. Up to 15 product calibrations are stored in each measurement head, allowing measurement at multiple points on a process, or, different processes, by simply unbolting the four mounting bolts, moving the head to the new location, rebolting, and connecting to AC power. An unlimited number of product calibrations can be uploaded and downloaded from a PC.

Integrated temperature/humidity compensation, air purge capability. Nema 4 housing (and explosion proof options), sealed electrical connectors, and custom built components give users the assurance that these meters will provide years of service. To maintain calibration over the life of the instrument, simply insert the included zero plate and the system will be brought back to baseline measurement in less than five seconds.

Kett, 17853 Santiage Blvd., Ste. 107-504, Villa Park, CA 92861. Tel: 714-779-8400. Fax: 714-693-2923.