SpectraStar™ XT NIR Analyzer Series
Make Data-Driven Decisions with Highly Accurate Results
The Unity® Scientific SpectraStar™ XT NIR Analyzer Series is a comprehensive line of plug & play solutions for laboratory and at-line compositional analysis of solids, powders, forages, seeds, liquids, slurries, and other products. From analyzing moisture, protein, fat, sugar, and fibers, to more complex parameters such as ash, fatty acids, and lignin, the SpectraStar™ XT NIR Analyzer Series is trusted by thousands of quality laboratories and production facilities to enhance their processes and make data-driven decisions with highly accurate results.
Features
- Access an extensive library of robust calibrations developed from hundreds-to-thousands of samples to validate incoming ingredients or grab-samples for important quality parameters
- Designed for ease-of-use; only minimal training required for routine operators
- Advanced sample management and reporting features makes the analyzer lab-ready
- Sealed case with 17” touch screen monitor for easy operation in laboratories or at-line on the production floor
- Windows®10 Professional computer with SSD provides easy integration into computer networks
- Available with KPMLink, a cloud-based software suite to support the real-time remote configuration of product settings, calibrations, and review of test results from any instrument worldwide
Benefits
- Obtain vital quality parameter data in about 30 seconds, enabling quick response for quality control
- Make quick decisions and adjustments to the production line using reliable data
- Easy-to-use with graphical interface and modular configuration, requiring minimal training for routine operators
- Minimal sample preparation required
- Environmentally friendly; requires minimal energy use with no hazardous chemicals or waste
- Save costs and reduce waste, which improves your company’s bottom line
Applications
Vital Quality Data in As Little As 30 Seconds
Whether you are analyzing ingredient quality and supporting claims, ensuring proper batch or continuous processing conditions, or verifying a final product for quality, label, or specification claims, there is a SpectraStar™ XT Series NIR Analyzer that is right for you. Each SpectraStar™ XT analyzer is a stand-alone design and small form factor to easy placement in nearly any quality lab or production setting.
SpectraStar™ XT Series NIR Analyzer customers use the system to measure quality parameters in a variety of products, including:
Food Ingredients
- Wheat, cereals, and grains (rice, canola, mustard, soybean, corn, oats, peas, etc.)
- Flour & whole wheat flour
- Spices & seasonings
- Corn meal
- Corn starch
- Oilseeds
Food Products
- Baked goods (bread, buns, rolls, muffins, bagels)
- Chocolate
- Confectionery
- Snack foods (chips, crackers, cookies, pita chips)
- Olives and olive oils
- Meat & poultry
- Dairy products (cheese, butter, milk powder, yogurt)
Lineup
The SpectraStar™ XT NIR Analyzer Series offers outstanding accuracy and reliability for rapid compositional analysis of almost any sample type. From verifying the quality of raw ingredients to validating the compositional parameters of final products before packaging, SpectraStar™ XT analyzers are used daily in thousands of locations around the world to ensure quality through the entire production process.
All SpectraStar™ XT analyzers are operated by UScan™, a software package incorporating an intuitive graphical interface and a reliable SQL database for data management. Designed for ease of use, routine operators can be completely trained in 15 minutes to deliver accurate, operator-independent results.
The SpectraStar™ XT patented TRUE ALIGNMENT® Spectroscopy (TAS) is an easy-to-use technology to precisely align and monitor the instrument calibration to certified optical standards for reliable results over time and across analyzers.
Additional features:
- Sealed case for use at-line in industrial environments
- Standalone design; consistent results from operator to operator
- Designed for ease-of-use; only minimal training required for routine operators
SpectraStar™ XT-3 - Rapid Analysis of Moisture, Oil, and /or Protein
- Our entry-level analyzer for analysis of more simple sample types
- Designed for ease of operation with intuitive graphical software
- Single sample series results, history, or SPC chart sample views
- Perfect for oilseeds, olives, and applications where you are monitoring extraction or drying processes
SpectraStar™ XT-F - Optimized for Flour, Wheat, & Wheat By-Products
The complete package of accessories and calibrations needed for millers and bakers
- For whole wheat kernels: Protein and moisture calibrations to ensure incoming wheat quality and monitoring the tempering process
- For finished flour: Calibrations to measure moisture, protein, ash, as well as water absorption and rheological parameters
- For by-products: Moisture and protein calibrations for nutritional content
SpectraStar™ XT-R - High-Performance Extended Range NIR Analyzer for All Applications
Capable of analyzing virtually any sample type, be it solid, slurry, or liquid, across a wide range of parameters.
- Broad wavelength coverage supports calibrations for fibers, sugars, fatty acids, starch, and other difficult parameters.
- Available with Ingot Calibrations from Aunir™ for feed, feed ingredients, and forage. These calibrations have been developed from thousands of samples across many years and geographies.
How It Works
Advanced Sample Management and Reporting
The SpectraStar™ XT Series NIR Analyzers utilize scanning monochromator technology for the highest signal quality available. These systems utilize near-infrared light and precisely measure absorbance at each wavelength. Robust calibrations transform this spectral information into multiple constituent values that cannot be quantified through visual inspection. These systems are designed for flexibility, ease of use, and speed, as samples can be analyzed in less than one minute.
- Select or verify your product type
- Fill your sample cup and place on the instrument
- Press start and your results are displayed in about 30 seconds
System Components
Installation
Accessories
Software
The SpectraStar Analyzers are operated by UScan™, a software package incorporating an intuitive graphical interface and a reliable SQL database for data management. Designed for ease-of-use, routine operators can be completely trained in 15 minutes to deliver accurate, operator-independent results.
The SpectraStar Analyzers are operated by UScan™, a software package incorporating an intuitive graphical interface and a reliable SQL database for data management. Designed for ease-of-use, routine operators can be completely trained in 15 minutes to deliver accurate, operator-independent results.
KPMLink: Cloud-Based Management of SpectraStar XT Series Analyzers
KPMLink enables closed-loop control of all SpectraStar XT instruments of any kind within a secure cloud server. It helps standardize protocols and ensure instruments within an organization are using current calibrations and operating at peak performance.
KPMLink users can:
- Load and instantly distribute calibrations, products, and scan methods to all SpectraStar XT analyzers connected to the network.
- Review sample results from all registered SpectraStar XT analyzers in real time.
- Monitor lamp health and TAS performance to ensure proper instrument operation.
KPMLink: Cloud-Based Management of SpectraStar XT Series Analyzers
KPMLink enables closed-loop control of all SpectraStar XT instruments of any kind within a secure cloud server. It helps standardize protocols and ensure instruments within an organization are using current calibrations and operating at peak performance.
KPMLink users can:
- Load and instantly distribute calibrations, products, and scan methods to all SpectraStar XT analyzers connected to the network.
- Review sample results from all registered SpectraStar XT analyzers in real time.
- Monitor lamp health and TAS performance to ensure proper instrument operation.
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