Product Overview

High-Precision NIR Instrument Dedicated to Grain Analysis

The Bruins Instruments AgriCheck is designed to measure moisture, protein, oil, and other parameters of whole grains. Examples include wheat, durum, barley, corn, soybeans, brown rice, milled rice, rough rice, oats, rye, triticale, and others. The analyzer is easy to use, and the patented linear monochromator technology is designed for years of use. These tests provide trustworthy, accurate results to ensure your quality specifications are being met for incoming and outgoing products.

Features

  • High precision, linear monochromator provides reliable measurements
  • Intuitive software and a large touchscreen makes the analyzer easy to use
  • Optional Test Weight module determines the specific weight of the grain

Benefits

  • High accuracy and trusted results allow for quick adoption of the instrument
  • Intuitive and easy to use means less time training staff to use the analyzer
  • Global calibrations for major quality parameters allow plug & play operation for a wide variety of grains
  • Proven monochromator design with decades of success across thousands of installations worldwide
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Applications

The AgriCheck analyzer measures whole grains through transmission analysis. Common products include:


  • Wheat
  • Durum
  • Barley
  • Corn
  • Soybeans
  • Rapeseed (Canola)
  • Brown rice

For a full list of calibrations available for the AgriCheck Analyzer, click here.

  • Milled rice
  • Rough rice
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Triticale
  • Sorghum
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How It Works

The AgriCheck is an easy-to-use instrument with minimal operator training required. The operator simply selects the product to analyze using the touchscreen and fills the grain into the funnel. Once the analysis is complete, the measurement data is displayed directly on the screen for the user.

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System Components

The AgriCheck series analyzers come with a unique path length for the standard transmission sample wheel for barley, oats, rye, wheat, durum, rice, soybeans, and corn.

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Installation

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Calibrations

AgriCheck calibrations have been developed from years of samples collected from many geographical regions. These calibrations provide reliable measurements out-of-the-box across most sample types.

The AgriCheck calibrations are available for a wide variety of parameters, depending on the product:

  • Moisture
  • Protein
  • Oil
  • Starch
  • Fiber
  • Gluten
  • Zeleny
  • Amylose
  • FFA, and more
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Accessories

The AgriCheck can include additional options for measuring weight and temperature:

  • Test Weight – optional accessory to determine the specific weight of the grain. The value is automatically added to the test report.
  • Temperature – optional accessory to measure the temperature of the grain. This value is automatically incorporated into the final test report.
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Software

The graphical software and a large touchscreen make the AgriCheck analyzer easy to use. The operator simply selects the product and fills the grain into the funnel or puts the powder or paste sample in a sample cup at the top of the machine. The results are displayed on the screen and can be sent to an optional printer.

The graphical software and a large touchscreen make the AgriCheck analyzer easy to use. The operator simply selects the product and fills the grain into the funnel or puts the powder or paste sample in a sample cup at the top of the machine. The results are displayed on the screen and can be sent to an optional printer.

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Specifications

Dimensions Width x Depth x Height: 385 x 420 x 385 mm (15.2 x 16.5 x 12.6 in.)
Weight 21 kg (46 lbs)
Power 220-240 or 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 Watts
Analysis Time 45 seconds
Sample Size 650 ml
Analysis Principle Scanning Monochromator; Transmission
Sample Presentation Automatic Feed with Multiple Sub-Sample Measurements
Wavelength Range 730 – 1100 nm
Pathlength Fixed. 22 mm.
Data Increment 0.5 nm
Interfaces USB, Ethernet, Centronics
Protection Dust and humidity protected
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