Near-infrared spectrometer NIR Device

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Overview
The NIR in-line process measurement device performs continuous near-infrared monitoring of moisture and oil parameters at key points in the olive oil production line. It provides operators with real-time process values to support faster adjustments and reduce reliance on intermittent laboratory sampling.

Measured Parameters

• Moisture
• Total oil
• Oil on dry matter (FDM)

Operation and Data Handling
The probe is integrated directly into the production line and illuminates the product with NIR light while measuring reflected spectra. An internal spectrometer analyses wavelength responses and converts spectral data to moisture and oil values using product-specific calibration models. Measurements are updated every 15 seconds and transmitted to the system interface and cloud for real-time display, trend analysis and historical records.

Placement in Process
The device can be mounted at the decanter inlet to monitor olive paste moisture and oil content and at the decanter outlet to monitor pomace moisture and residual oil. Continuous monitoring highlights abnormal oil losses and process variations related to raw material, harvest timing and process settings.

Key Features

• Real-time measurement every 15 seconds: Continuous visibility of current process conditions.
• Simultaneous moisture and oil monitoring: Single system reports moisture, total oil and oil on dry matter.
• Visibility of oil losses in pomace: Real-time residual oil monitoring at the decanter outlet.
• Faster response to process changes: Adjust settings earlier without waiting for lab results.
• Reduced laboratory sampling: Lowers need for frequent sampling and lab analysis.
• Trend and history tracking: Compare lines, shifts and raw material batches using recorded data.
• Support for data-driven decisions: Real-time values, trends and reports aid operator decisions.
• Support for oil yield and profitability: Early detection of oil losses helps optimize recovery.
• Plug & Play installation: Easy integration into existing lines via plug & play connections.

Applications
Designed for olive oil production processes, monitoring olive paste and pomace to optimize decanter settings, malaxation temperature and other production parameters.

Data & Calibration
Spectral data are processed with product-specific calibration models to produce actionable moisture and oil values. Data are available as real-time values, trends and historical records via the system interface and cloud.

Technical specifications

• Measurement update interval: every 15 seconds
• Measured parameters: moisture, total oil, oil on dry matter (FDM)
• Measurement method: near-infrared (NIR) reflectance via integrated probe
• Internal components: spectrometer for spectral analysis
• Calibration: product-specific calibration models
• Installation points: decanter inlet (olive paste) and decanter outlet (pomace)
• Data handling: system interface and cloud transfer; real-time values, trends and historical records
• Integration: Plug & Play connection structure for easy integration into existing lines
• Primary use cases: continuous in-line monitoring to detect oil losses, reduce lab sampling and support data-driven process adjustments