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Cobrix 5 - Inline analysis for all soft drinks, beers and other beverages

The new inline Cobrix 5 beverage analyser continuously measures °Brix, % Diet, carbon dioxide, alcohol, sugar inversion, original extract and additional parameters inline, directly in the production line. The inline version of Cobrix 5 is therefore suitable for the hygienic production of all beer types, wine, juices, RTD’s (alcopops) and soft drinks, including soft drinks with sugar inversion. It is constructed according to EHEDG guidelines and is cleaned by standard CIP routines.

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Continuous measurement of product parameters with Cobrix 5 ensures the product quality is always right on target. If the measured values are outside preselected quality limits this immediately activates alarms. The result: less out-of-spec product and significant savings in syrup and CO2. For completely traceable line performance and product quality, Cobrix 5 in combination with the Davis 5 software automatically stores all quality-related data, including Cpk and Cp values.

Sigrist - Focus - Economical Automation

PhaseGuard and TurbiGuard are the latest innovative products released by SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER. Depending upon selection, these products can be either used for interface detection based on turbidity or colour, or for monitoring of medium to high turbidity levels in various process steps. The sealless design with sapphire windows is well-proven and has already been incorporated into the turbidity meter TurBiScat. Regular replacement of seals is now a thing of the past. Three models of the PhaseGuard cover all possible applications: Interface detection and switching based on turbidity (model T), on colour (model C) or high turbidity, like for example beer/yeast (model HT). Selecting the right model is easy due to fixed path-lengths. The PhaseGuard is factory adjusted with an optimized universal measuring range based on absorption percentage. A single version of the TurbiGuard can be widely used for almost all applications requiring monitoring medium to high turbidity levels. The sensor is factory calibrated with a true, linearized Formazine calibration. Once installed it is only recommended to perform an occasional zero check. For simple applications and control the instrument configuration and communication can be easily done by using a serial interface in combination with the existing outputs. For a more comfortable installation and system integration the optional control unit SICON with state-of-the-art touch screen technology and colour display can be connected.

Revolutionary: reliable viscosity determination directly in the production line. Anton Paar launches an inline viscometer which monitors the viscosity of process liquids round-the-clock.

L-Vis 510 is an inline viscometer from Anton Paar which can measure the viscosity of liquids in the pipework or tank. It continuously displays the viscosity at the process temperature and reference temperature, allowing 24-hour monitoring of suspensions, lubricants, starch adhesives and many more process liquids. Data exported to a controller can be used for process control to keep the production process in a defined viscosity range, ensuring consistent product quality and reducing reject product. Anton Paar is the established technological leader in the field of rheometry and viscometry. Using Anton Paars knowhow, viscosity results from L-Vis 510 can be compared with viscosity results from the laboratory, giving insight into production processes. Additional tests can be carried out, i.e. flow curves and temperature ramps with an MCR rheometer, or determination of the Viscosity Index, dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity with an SVM 3000 or AMVn viscometer. Results from these tests allow better understanding of material properties and behavior. The end result: optimized production supported by inline monitoring by L-Vis 510. As L-Vis 510 is installed directly in the pipe or stirring tank, no bypass is required. The measuring principle is new, based on the measurement of dynamic fluid pressure, which is proportional to a fluid’s viscosity. Viscosity is covered in the range from 1 to 50,000 mPa.s. Pressure or flow rate fluctuations do not affect L-Vis 510. The new measuring principle delivers stable results, even under adverse flow conditions.L-Vis 510 also delivers accurate results when measuring the viscosity of suspensions,” reports Martin Joseph-Strasser, product manager for L-Vis 510 at Anton Paar GmbH. “This makes reliable process control a reality for liquids which are difficult or impossible to measure with other types of process viscometer.

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