ProLine17ECS
Continuous Analysis, Real-Time Quality
The USTECH ProLine17ECS is an advanced Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system engineered for demanding inline process environments. Built with a modular split architecture and delivering an exceptional 23,000:1 signal-to-noise ratio with 2,000 spectra per sample, it enables continuous, high-accuracy monitoring of key production parameters within seconds—maximizing yield and traceability from raw materials to final release.
Industry Applications & Use Cases
Targeted quality control across high-throughput industrial sectors.
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Food & Feed Processing Real-time multi-constituent tracking at 2,000 spectra/sample ensures exact nutritional dosing and rapid batch sign-off without manual grab sampling.
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Pharmaceutical & Chemical Ensures strict regulatory compliance and batch uniformity. Leveraging non-destructive technology, it delivers highly precise measurements of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and complex reaction dynamics directly in-line, eliminating cross-contamination risk.
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Bioenergy & Biomass Maximizes process efficiency and enables sustainable energy production. Real-time monitoring of moisture, ash, cellulose, and lignin in biomass feedstock ensures optimized fuel quality, higher thermal efficiency, and lower operating costs.
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Continuous Analysis Generates precise analytical results in an average of 2 to 20 seconds (max <30 s). Direct real-time data transmission to control room systems empowers operators with instant intervention capabilities.
Split Dual-Chassis Architecture
Built to withstand the physical stresses of heavy industrial environments, the ProLine17ECS features a dual-chassis split setup: Optical probe head + External junction/controller enclosure.
Stainless Steel 316 Housing
Features a dedicated optical measuring head (96 mm × 180 mm) in 316 Stainless Steel, designed to withstand direct mechanical pressure and high-velocity material flow.
Food-Grade Sapphire Interface
Features a 3 mm thick sapphire process line interface (35/25 mm diameter) backed by a food-grade O-ring seal, providing a hygienic, scratch-resistant, and high-pressure window into the production flow.
IP65 Ingress Protection
Fully IP65-rated with a modular split enclosure for versatile mounting on confined or high-vibration process lines. Triple heavy-duty sealed metallic cable glands.
High SNR Optoelectronics
Equipped with a high-sensitivity InGaAs photodiode array sensor achieving a 23,000 signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring ultra-precise spectral capture under rapid factory flows.
Standard Package & Industrial Connectivity
The ProLine17ECS comes ready for rapid process integration, packed with industry-proven accessories and robust electronic interfaces designed for automated control architectures.
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ProLine17ECS Optical Probe Unit
Precision-machined 316 SS sensing cylinder with sapphire interface.
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Remote Controller & Junction Box
Matching IP65 enclosure with triple industrial cable glands.
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Heavy-Duty Interconnect Cable Assembly
Shielded industrial cabling linking the probe head to the controller.
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Food-Grade Sealing Kit
FDA-compliant replacement O-ring seals.
Real-Time Process Optimization
Delivering an average analysis frequency of 2 to 20 seconds per cycle, the ProLine17ECS replaces periodic, labor-intensive grab sampling with an unbroken stream of real-time nutritional insights.
This rapid measurement cycle provides the instant traceability required to make immediate mechanical or formulation adjustments inside the factory, protecting final product standards and preventing costly out-of-specification production runs.
Key Value Drivers
- ✓ Continuous Process Line Analysis: Enables continuous analysis directly in the process line without requiring a bypass.
- ✓ Direct Key Parameter Display: Provides a direct display of key chemical and physical parameters based on the latest NIR technology.
- ✓ Control Room Integration: Ensures all relevant parameters are directly displayed in the control room for real-time monitoring.
- ✓ Adverse Environment Resistance: Built with a durable structure that is easily installed and highly resistant to adverse production environments.
- ✓ High Sensitivity Spectral Sampling: Performs 2000 spectra/sample measurements utilizing a high-sensitivity sensor with a 23,000 signal-to-noise ratio for better quality analysis.
Industrial Process Control via ProChem
The hardware power of the ProLine17ECS is fully harnessed by ProChem, the central instrument control software platform. ProChem acts as the bridge between raw spectroscopic measurements and industrial automation architecture, managing calibration chemometrics behind the scenes to deliver simplified, high-accuracy parameter displays. It enables operators to maintain baseline tracking, oversee sensor health metrics, and guarantee that the continuous flow of real-time analytical data integrates seamlessly into the overall plant automation matrix.
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Automated Calibration Engine Translates raw near-infrared spectral outputs into instant, simplified parameter readouts using background chemometric models.
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Control Room Integration Facilitates uninterrupted data transmission directly to DCS and PLC systems via standard industrial communication protocols.
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Proactive Diagnostics & Health Continuously monitors spectrometer source health and optical window integrity to prevent process downtime.
Technical Specifications & Installation Requirements
Review the detailed engineering parameters, electrical limits, and environmental operating conditions of the ProLine17ECS series to ensure seamless deployment within your facility.
Spectral & Optical Parameters
- Technology / Method Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
- Wavelength Range 950 – 1650 nm (10,526 – 6,060 cm-1)
- Detector Type InGaAs Photodiode Array
- Spectral Bandwidth < 1.25% of center wavelength (1% typical)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 23,000 (typical, average of 100 scans)
- Scan Frequency 2,000 spectra per sample
- Integration Time Typical 10 ms (Minimum 10 μsec)
- Dynamic Range (Max) 1000:1
- Reference Standard Spectralon (>99% Diffuse Reflectance)
- Absorbance Range Up to 3 AU
- Bulb Life > 10,000 hours
Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Limits
- Housing Material Stainless Steel 316
- Process Line Interface Sapphire Window (Diameter: 35/25 mm, Thickness: 3 mm)
- Sealing System Food-Grade O-Ring Seal
- Ingress Protection IP65 Rated
- Dimensions Diameter: 96 mm | Length: 180 mm
- Analysis Frequency Typical: 2 – 20 s (Fastest: 2 s, Max: < 30 s)
- Data Connection Shielded LAN Cable, min. Cat 5e RJ45 (IP67 sealing)
- Power Interface / Type 2.1 Plug-in
- Electrical Input 176 – 264 V AC (50/60 Hz)
- Electrical Output 24 V DC / 3.6 A
- Operating Temperature 0°C to +35°C (Relative Humidity ≤ 85% at 35°C)
- Storage & Transit Temp. -20°C to +40°C (Relative Humidity ≤ 85% at 40°C)
- Measurable Parameters Fat, Protein, Moisture, Ash, Starch, and Crude Fiber (Adjustable*)
Accelerate Your Quality Workflows
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