Dickey-John Instalab 700 NIR, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Instalab 700 NIR Product Analyzer
11001-1574-201107
INTRODUCTION 3
INTRODUCTION
The Instalab 700 (IL700) is a self-contained optical reflectance instrument,
designed to quickly and accurately measure the percent of constituent
concentration (moisture, protein, oil, starch, fiber, ash, etc.) in a wide range
of commodities common to the grain, feed, and food industries. Near
Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technology within the unit analyzes numerous
solid, semi-solid, and liquid materials and is an alternative to wet chemistry.
Key components of the IL700 include:
• Automatic and manual gain selection adjusts the gain for
low-reflectance samples
• Thermoelectrically-cooled detector that maximizes sensitivity and
dynamic range
• A completely sealed and thermally isolated optics chamber
• An integrated, computerized self-test mode to continuously monitor
instrument performance and pinpoint errors
• Non-volatile flash memory stores calibrations and other system
parameters
With sufficient calibration data, the Instalab typically provides accuracy
comparable to laboratory results. In daily operation, the Instalab’s
repeatability and precision surpasses typical laboratory testing since
operator technique is less crucial and instrument error is minimal.
UNIT OVERVIEW
1. Power (on/off) button
2. Touch screen display
3. USB connections (2) front (2) back
4. Sample drawer
Figure 1
IL700
(1) Power
(3) USB
connections
(2) Display
(4) Sample
Drawer