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FOSS ProFoss 2Fresh Cheese/Strained Yoghurt Analyser

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ProFoss™ 2 provides direct and continuous measurements, helping you to make the best use of raw materials in your fresh cheese/strained yoghurt production. Control variations of total solids and protein content in the process to produce closer to target specifications and confidently improve yield and profit while always meeting quality and legislative requirements.

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Value
Run production closer to specified targets. Consistent product quality. Optimise for key parameters. Reduced rework.

Parameters
Protein, total solids, moisture, fat

Sample type
Fresh cheese/strained yoghurt products such as Greek yoghurt, skyr, quark, labneh and cream cheese

Optimise your raw material usage

A common goal for producers of fresh cheese/strained yoghurt products such as Greek yoghurt, skyr, quark, labneh and cream cheese is to make the best use of raw materials and ensure that final products are as close to target specifications as possible in terms of total solids and protein content among other parameters. In this way, yield and profit can be improved with confidence while always meeting quality and legislative requirements.

In-line process control allows yet more value to be gained from NIR analytical technology. By measuring directly in the process every few seconds, process variation of key parameters such as protein and total solids can be more closely monitored. This allows you to make continuous adjustments and bring final products closer to target.

Reduce your total solids or protein variation and increase yield and profit

React in real time on process changes and reduce process variations up to 50%.
Move the production target for total solids (TS) or protein (P) in the range of 0,10%-0,20% closer to product specifications and increase yield and profit.

As an example, an annual production of 10 tonnes can give annual raw material savings up to 400,000 kg and ~70,000 EUR

Stretch your profit zone:
Production costs can be decreased, and the higher product consistency and quality will increase your competitiveness.

Always know what’s going on in the process with real-time analysis

ProFoss™ 2 provides real-time analysis results enabling you to react immediately on process changes and reduce process variations by up to 50%. Move total solids or protein targets closer to product specifications and increase yield, profit and quality.

A high frequency of results ensures that nothing gets missed and that you will always have a precise picture of any fluctuations in the process. The ProFoss 2 lateral transmittance probe enables penetration deep into the product, allowing a larger sample presentation to be measured. The latest generation of the lateral transmission probe gives a significantly increased signal to noise ratio for higher speed and unique accuracy and stability. 

At the same time, ready to use calibrations and the consistency of measurements ensures that multiple ProFoss 2 instruments can be relied on to always give the same high-quality measurements. 

You can choose to measure at different points in the process line or across different production lines using simple-to-implement multi-point installation options with each installation giving the same high level of measurement performance.

Get more analysis data with a lateral transmittance probe

ProFoss 2 uses a lateral transmittance probe to analyse directly in the process pipe.

In concentrated dairy production, it is important for the infrared light to penetrate deep into the sample to obtain a good representative measurement.

The lateral transmittance probe is inserted directly into the pipe to measure a large volume of the material in the process (1.5 cm3). It uses a form of near infrared analysis called transmittance to penetrate deeper into the sample as opposed to so-called near infrared reflectance solutions which measure the surface.

The latest generation of the ProFoss 2 lateral transmission probe has been developed to yield even more analysis data. It has a higher intensity of light (x25), which gives a better signal and helps to ensure that all ProFoss 2 instruments can be relied on to always give the same high-quality measurements. The frequency of measurements has also been boosted to give a clearer evaluation of fluctuations in protein and total solids in the process, allowing for closer control against production targets.

Higher yield ensured by predictable performance

The latest technology behind ProFoss 2 ensures consistent performance day in, day out and year after year. Building on the reliable measurements delivered by each and every analyser unit, software and digital connectivity services help to maintain stable high performance across whole populations of instruments. 

Calibrations can be monitored and adjusted remotely from anywhere. Automatic instrument monitoring and alerts can be set up and maintenance schedules can be proactively planned for optimal up-time. 

Software and digital connectivity services contribute to reliable performance across individual or whole populations of instruments. ProFoss 2 units can be monitored and managed from a single desktop, for example, when making calibration adjustments or proactively planning maintenance cycles for optimal uptime. This can be done from anywhere in the world from any PC.

Ensure uptime with best in class service capabilities

FOSS offers a complete service solution called SmartCare™ that ensures indisputable results from ProFoss 2.

Uptime is safe-guarded and trouble-shooting alleviated, setting you free to do your job in pursuit of improved yield and profit from your butter production. Partner with us to benefit from more than 30 years of experience of installing in-line solutions around the world.

Performance validation eliminates the risk of error.

Performance validation allows you to validate ProFoss™ 2 predictions using a FOSS benchtop analyser such as FoodScan™ 2 or NIRS™ DS3 as reference, without any manual entry of data. 

Samples are measured and registered by the ProFoss 2 and benchtop analyser respectively to eliminate the risk of error and secure optimal performance. Using integration, connectivity and automation the results matched are saved via cloud and are ready for evaluation and reporting using digital services.

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
Process line interface:
Sapphire, 5 mm thick, with food grade FFPM O-ring seals.
Fits into standard GEA Tuchenhagen Varinline Access Units with Ø68 mm opening (Type N)

Product temperature
Max 150°C (302 °F)
Product pressure: Production pressure < 30 bar (< 435 PSI). Shock pressure < 75 bar (< 1088 PSI). Warning! Varinline access units higher than DN 80 permit a maximum pressure of 10 bar (145 PSI).
Optical fiber protection: : Steel armoured (1, 3, 5 or 10 metres)

Technology: 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
Can handle most vibration situations (0.4 Grms)
Ambient operating temperature:
Basic configuration -5 °C to 40 °C (23 °F to 104 °F)

Cooling with a compressed air line allows use up to 65 °C (149 °F)

ATEX configuration 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Pressurised air – cooling (Amb. Temp. 40 - 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): w x h x d = 420 x 420 x 135 mm ( 16.5 x 16.5 x 5.3 inches) + brackets to hold the unit
Weight: 25 kg (20 kg)
Power supply: 1 phase, 100-240 VAC (max ±10 % of the rated voltage), max. 40 VA, 50 - 60 Hx
Cabinet / Housing materials: 1.5 mm (lid 2.5mm) Stainless Steel EN 1.4301 (SS2333)
Mechanical environment
Process control equipment
Degree of protection: IP 69*
Approvals
ATEX & IECEx certified (dust explosion approved)
Hygiene: 3A hygiene certified
Communication: KEPServerEX (Ethernet, Analogue, Profibus/Profinet) to PLC/SCADA; FossManager™
Network: High quality, shielded LAN cable; minimum category 5e. RJ 45 (IP 67) LAN connections
Operation
Indoor use or outdoor shielded from rain and direct sunlight