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NIR Multi Online Analyzer.
New options in process monitoring thanks to NIR Multi
Online Technology.
The latest generation of near infrared technology
for online measurement of grain, ﬂour and semolina presents itself in the form of the NIR Multi
Online Analyzers. The measurement system offers
new options for monitoring processes in a mill.
The NIR Multi Online Analyzer is used for continuous
monitoring of the ingredients of raw and ﬁnished
products in the grain processing industry. In the latest
Bühler NIR generation with multiplexer technology, one
spectrometer evaluates up to six different measuring
points. The measuring device works with the most
up-to-date diode array technology.
Process optimization all along the line
The strengths of the NIR Multi Online Analyzer are
obvious: a central spectrometer enables real-time
analysis of raw and ﬁnished products for up to six
different measuring points and provides the basis for
intelligent control of ongoing production. Increasing
numbers of companies in the grain processing industry
are beneﬁting from the advantages of NIR technology to conduct process optimization in real time. NIR
improves continuous product quality and makes a
contribution to the proﬁtability of a mill. In order not to
fall foul of the quality regulations for end products under any circumstances, safety margins are included for
protein, moisture or ash. With its control functions, the
NIR Multi Online Analyzer offers the option of lowering
safety margins and responding more quickly to process ﬂuctuations. With the simultaneous reduction of
the number of samples and laboratory analyses, costs
for quality monitoring and assurance are also lowered.

The author of this article is:
Thomas Ziolko
Product Management Grain Milling at Bühler AG, Uzwil, Switzerland;
E-mail: thomas.ziolko@buhlergroup.com
For more information, see Page 90.

Seamless analysis and traceability
The NIR Multi Online Analyzer enables complete
analysis of the most important product parameters for
raw materials, in the ongoing production process for
intermediate and ﬁnished products. The measuring
feature exceptional robustness and reliability. Only the
sensor is located in the production environment, while
the control cabinet offers optimal protection for the optical and electronic components. The compact sensors
are particularly suitable for retroﬁtting in existing plants.
The system is delivered with pre-calibrated applications either for raw products, ﬂour or semolina.

The advantages at a glance
The NIR Multi Online Analyzer offers new opportunities
in process management and monitoring. Thanks to
multiplexer technology, up to six different measuring
points and therefore various products can be monitored in parallel. Continuous quality control provides
the required product data for seamless documentation.
To amortize the investment as quickly as possible, it
is recommended that NIR technology is deployed with
quality monitoring as well as the control functions for
protein, moisture and/or ash, as described above.

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