South Fork Instruments provides superior quality NIR probes and housings for applications of all scales and difficulties.
Too often, manufacturers and processors tolerate the high costs resulting from sensors which are fragile and short-lived, as well as semi-automated and automated systems which fail to deliver on their promises. South Fork Instruments specializes in providing sensors and housings which are designed specifically for clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP), biotech applications, energy production and wastewater treatment.
We can accommodate the demands of your applications, allowing you to better optimize and automate your processes, reducing your overhead costs and increasing your profitability.
Whether you are seeking sensors which have the highest possible surface quality for pharmaceutical applications, or been designed to meet the hygiene guidelines governing food/beverage processors and manufacturers, or utilize high-quality plastic or stainless steel to ensure safety and durability, South Fork Instruments can deliver the measurement solutions you need.
EXNER EXSPECT NIR PROCESS PROBES
EXspect probes are manufactured from 316L stainless steel to the highest standards. Optical windows are manufactured from sapphire for durability and resilience. Sensors are installed inline elastomer-free using metal to metal surface sealing. A range of installation fittings are are available to facillitate easy implementation in your plant.
Expect sensors have the following exceptional features:
- Compact design with integrated electronics and display for configuration
- Resilient sapphire windows CIP/SIP suitable
- Hygienic design
- LED light source guarantees steady and long-life signal
- integrated digital and analogue output
- straightforward configuration
- Process monitoring and documentation
- Liquid free calibration and testing using EXcap filters
EXspect 231 NIR
EXspect 231 NIR Process Probe
| Measurement Type | Absorbance |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100 % / 0 to 6 AU / 0 to 6600 EBC |
| Available Measurement Units | %-turbidity / EBC, FAU / mg/l / AU / OD / customer defined unit |
| Accuracy | ± 1 % from measured value |
| Optical Path Lengths | 5, 10 and 20mm |
| Surface Finish | Electro-polished < 0.37 µm / 14.57 microinch Ra |
| Resolution | 0.1 % or 0.01 AU |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Pressure Rating | 10 bar / 150psi |
| Temperature Rating | 0…90°C continuous |
| Analog Output | 4…20 mA |
| Digital Output | Configurable for NO or NC operation / max. 150 mA |
| Digital Input (for remote zeroing) | 24Vdc external signal |
Typical Applications: Phase detection / interface detection, rapid product change-over, waste water cost reduction / CIP monitoring, filter monitoring, color independent concentration measurements, consistency trending
EXspect 271 NIR
EXspect 271 NIR Process Probe
| Measurement Type | Optical backscattered light |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100 % |
| Accuracy | ± 1.5 % from measured value |
| Surface Finish | Electro-polished < 0.37 µm / 14.57 microinch Ra |
| Resolution | 0.1 % or 0.01 AU |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Pressure Rating | Vacuum to 20 bar / 0 - 300psia |
| Temperature Rating | 0…90°C continuous, 141°C for 2hrs (SIP cycle) |
| Analog Output | 4…20 mA |
| Digital Output | Configurable for NO or NC operation / max. 150 mA |
| Digital Input (for remote zeroing) | 24Vdc external signal |
Typical Applications: Phase detection / interface detection, rapid product change-over, waste water cost reduction / CIP monitoring, filter monitoring, color independent concentration measurements, consistency trending
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South Fork Instruments can develop a sensor-based measurement solution. suitable for any application or industry.
If you are struggling to find cost-effective optical sensor solutions for your demanding application, South Fork Instruments is ready to lend assistance.
SOUTH FORK INSTRUMENTS
3845 Buffalo Road
Auburn, CA 95602
Tel: (+1) 925 461 5059
Fax: (+1) 925 553 3531
