Compact design for efficient process analytics
The Polytec Compact Spectrometer (PCS) is a flexible industrial-grade NIR analyzer for fast, cost-efficient process monitoring. Capable of measuring parameters such as moisture, fat, protein, starch, and more at a rate of 40 scans/second and with an automatic calibration ensures 24/7 continuous monitoring with zero downtime.
- Lowest cost for a single measurement point
- Small size and low weight
- 24/7 reliable real-time monitoring
- High measurement accuracy
- Easy control system integration
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Highlights of the PCS spectrometer
//Capable of measuring parameters such as moisture, fat, protein, starch, and more at a rate of 40 scans/second, PCS ensures 24/7 continuous monitoring with zero downtime.
- Cost efficiency
- The PCS provides a very good price/performance ratio and low TCO.
- Automatic calibration
- and referencing of sensor for 24/7 operation with highest measurement reliability and lowest downtime
- > 40 scans/sec
- for reliable measurement in high-throughput applications and real-time monitoring
- Standardized interfaces
- for an easy integration in your process environment via Ethernet, Modbus and OPC
- Wide range of sensor heads
- to manage and fulfill different process demands, as hygienic standards, Ex requirements and IP class.
- Wide analytic bandwidth
- With 950-1700 nm the PCS measures various parameters as moisture, fat, protein, starch and more
Applications in process control
The PCS spectrometer is particularly suitable for monitoring critical parameters in food and feed production, agriculture and related industries. It supports inline measurement of various parameters ensuring consistent product quality and optimized process efficiency.
Measuring various parameters in your process
- as moisture, fat, protein, starch, sugar,...
- in/at conveyor belts, pipes, storage vessels, hoppers, ....
Used in multiple industries / applications as feed mills, bakeries, chips & snacks production, dairy processing, beverages and more
Features of the PCS compact spectrometer
- Lowest TCO for single-point measurements
- Automatically calibrating and referencing sensors for reliable data and high uptime
- Bandwidth of 950-1700nm to measure various parameters
- High-speed measurements (> 40 scans/sec.) for high-throughput production
- Super compact and modular setup for easy integration
- Seamless integration into existing process control systems such as Modbus, Ethernet, OPC-UA
Technical data & downloads
| Size | 280 x 180 x 101mm |
| Weight | 5.3 kg |
| Measuring Heads | approx. 3.5 kg |
| Ambient Temperature | +5 ... 40° C |
| Spectral Range | 950 nm - 1700 nm |
| Connections | SMA fiber optic connection with protective hose fitting |
| Interfaces | Ethernet, OPC, Modbus |
| Protection Class | PCS module IP66 |
Fitting sensor heads and related systems
PAS-H-A03 Distance Sensor Head
The PAS-H-A03 distance sensor head is a reflection sensor head for non-contact sample measurement at distances between 100 and 500 mm.
PAS-H-B04 Contact Sensor Head
The PAS-H-B04 contact sensor head is a reflection sensor head which allows you to measure samples over short distances.
Scalable NIR spectrometer
The PAS serves one to six measurement points from a single spectrometer - the lowest cost per measurement point for multi-point inline analytics in food, agriculture, feed, polymer and recycling industries.
