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NIR™ RevA3 

12 

5  Use of the Portable X-

NIR™ Analysis 

System 

 

5.1  NIR Parameters and NIR Families 

The portable analyzer X-

NIR™ can analyze till to a max of 

7

 chemical parameters for a max of 

7

 feed ingredients. 

In all NIR analysis systems produced by dinamica generale and therefore also for X-

NIR™ it is 

defined: 

NIR Parameters 

all chemical parameters analyzable by an optical NIR analysis system

 

NIR Families 

the categories or families of feed components analyzable by an 
optical NIR analysis system 

 

5.2  Turning on the X-

NIR™ system 

To  switch  on  the  X-

NIR™  analyzer,  press  the 

 button  for  2  seconds;  the  initialization 

screen will appear showing the X-

NIR™ logo and the current software revision installed on the 

system: 

 

 

 

In  this  phase there  is  the  initialization  of  X-

NIR™. During this initialization the device loads all 

the settings requested from the customer and previously set. 
 
After 

that, “SETTING PARAMETERS” key appears: 

 

 

  I

f  you  don’t  press  this  key,  the  system  goes  directly  to  the  main  page  (see  paragraph 

“Main page of  X-NIR”). 

 

 

Summary of Contents for X-NIR

Page 1: ...X NIR Analyzer ...

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Page 3: ...utritional values X NIR is based on NIR Near Infra Red technology it scans the sample with light and reads the spectra absorbed by the sample in the NIR region Thanks to chemometrics techniques and mathematical algorithms based on multivariate analysis the X NIR is able to provide predictions on actual nutrients of the sample in real time This device is composed by A device with a touchscreen disp...

Page 4: ...rized in this Agreement and that any use not expressly authorized in this Agreement is prohibited Customer agrees that it will not i loan rent lease assign sublicense distribute or otherwise transfer its rights under this Agreement to a third party other than to resell the Purchased Product to another entity for the purpose of that entity assembling the Licensed Product ii copy or reproduce the Li...

Page 5: ...was included in the amount invoiced to the Customer for the sale of the Purchased Product 8 Entire Agreement Except as expressly stated herein to the contrary this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and no verbal or written prior statements or representations of any sort made by any party shall be effective or valid for any purpose wh...

Page 6: ...wet cloth DO NOT use neither alcohol nor other solvents DO NOT wet with water If it is not the case dinamica generale is not responsible for damages to the X NIR INFORMATION OF BATTERY 1 The X NIR device must be supplied through 1 rechargeable Li ion battery 3Ah 15V supplied with the instrument In case other supply sources were used dinamica generale is not responsible for damages to people or the...

Page 7: ...case dinamica generale is not responsible for damages to the X NIR 4 Disconnect the battery from the device before servicing and or clearing the X NIR If it is not the case dinamica generale is not responsible for damages to people or to the X NIR 5 DO NOT use USB extension cables LONGER than 1 meter to connect the USB key to the USB connector available on the side unit of X NIR device 6 dinamica ...

Page 8: ... NIR system 17 5 6 Customer data management 21 5 7 Analysis Execution with X NIR System 23 5 7 1 Analysis rejected 28 5 7 2 Analysis saving on USB pen drive 29 5 8 Analysis History 31 5 9 NIR System Hardware Verification 32 5 10 Other Settings of X NIR System 35 5 11 Software Updating and or Calibration of the X NIR System 36 5 12 Loading the new nir data structure file nirdata bin 36 5 13 Shutdow...

Page 9: ...alysis result just expressed in percentage points provided by X NIR and the real analysis value that you can obtain by chemical analysis on the material in question The specific X NIR Accuracy values for each NIR family parameters are 2 0 for humidity and 3 0 for chemical parameters Working Temperature 0 40 C Power 1 rechargeable Li ion battery 3Ah 15V Display Touchscreen 4 3 resolution 480 x 272 ...

Page 10: ...ey Each LED segment represents 25 percent of the full charge capacity The LED pattern definition is given in the table below The LED s illuminate for 4 seconds following switch activation If the battery voltage is to low or the battery is inoperable permanent fault there will be no LED indication Capacity LED Indicators Note 1 2 3 4 10 Blinks 10 25 Lit for 4 seconds 26 50 Lit for 4 seconds 51 75 L...

Page 11: ...Configuration X NIR RevA3 ENGLISH 9 BATTERY CHARGER USB MEMORY PEN DRIVE Lamp Replacement glass gasket CHECK CELL Suitable acetal resin control cell for optical testing of the machine X NIR User Manual ...

Page 12: ...RevA3 10 4 Description of the portable Analyzer X NIR In the following pictures it is explained how the system X NIR is composed Touchscreen Battery compartment Lamp USB port Reading glass Key for analysis start ON OFF key ...

Page 13: ...Configuration X NIR RevA3 ENGLISH 11 The conceptual model that defines the functioning of the portable analysis system X NIR is explained in the following scheme ...

Page 14: ... the categories or families of feed components analyzable by an optical NIR analysis system 5 2 Turning on the X NIR system To switch on the X NIR analyzer press the button for 2 seconds the initialization screen will appear showing the X NIR logo and the current software revision installed on the system In this phase there is the initialization of X NIR During this initialization the device loads...

Page 15: ...y the device job information 2 Click on the second line and press ENTER to set the basic parameters press the key in order to save all data and exit If you press the key you can recall the Information previously stored on internal memory If you press the key you can recall the Information defaults provided on the X NIR analyzer by dinamica generale ...

Page 16: ... details 4 Press RESET in order to switch to the main page 5 3 Main page of X NIR It is possible to visualize a maximum of 6 function icons at the bottom of display The other icons are visualized on the next page by pressing Date Hour Battery life List of NIR families available Name of the selected NIR family Function Icons NIR status icon ...

Page 17: ...lysis execution RUNNING ANALYSIS the X NIR system is executing the analysis CONNECTION MISSING or ERROR STATUS the NIR group is not connected to the electronic unit or there is an issue the internal NIR system ERROR OF NIR CALIBRATION The system cannot perform the calibration After turning ON the machine BEFORE STARTING with the analysis executions the X NIR system executes automatically 1 the WAR...

Page 18: ...sappears and the X NIR automatically begins the CALIBRATION phase and the following is displayed If you attempt to start the analysis execution during the FIRST CALIBRATION phase the X NIR system shows the following message The status icon of the NIR system indicates the CALIBRATION phase At the end of the calibration this message disappears and the X NIR automatically beging the ANALYSIS EXECUTIO...

Page 19: ...CK CELL particular sample in acetal resin for the X NIR tests The correct position to perform an OPTICAL TEST requires the device to be perfectly supported on the check cell and perpendicular to the work surface Follow the steps below to perform an OPTICAL TEST 1 Position the CHECK CELL on the work surface with the white part pointing upwards and place the optical face of the X NIR device as shown...

Page 20: ...the instructions to correctly perform the OPTICAL TEST Press ENTER to start the optical test or RESET to exit without performing the test 3 Pressing ENTER starts the automatic test procedure ATTENTION DO NOT move the device and the CCHECK CELL during test execution as otherwise the reading may be valid Press RESET to immediately stop the operation ...

Page 21: ...t and continue 5 If the optical test procedure is unsuccessful the X NIR analyser displays the following message ATTENTION Problems with the internal optical unit Refer to the following troubleshooting procedure Press ENTER or RESET to exit and continue In any case it is possible to save the optical spectra on the USB key by pressing the function key then send the data to the Support Service dinam...

Page 22: ...4 Check whether the light inside the X NIR is in the correct position or whether its duration 1 year will shortly be expiring in the second case contact the Support Service dinamica generale for spare parts 5 Check whether the optical fibre terminal visible inside the optical part through the glass on the bottom is correctly inserted into its seat If it is out of position contact the Support Servi...

Page 23: ...r to exit and save the ID Press RESET in order to exit without saving If you press the tasto it s possible to set CLIENT INFORMATION allows you to enter more details about the customer who the physical sample belongs All the CLIENT INFORMATION will be stored in the INFO DAT file containing the Client s data when analysis is saved on USB key To modify the data in the CLIENT INFORMATION window Click...

Page 24: ...el From the CLIENT INFORMATION page press the key in order to save all data and exit If you press the key you can recall the Client Information previously stored on internal memory If you press the key you can recall the Client Information defaults provided on the X NIR analyzer by dinamica generale Press the key in order to delete all the data of customer Press RESET in order to cancel and return...

Page 25: ... starts to execute the analysis Select the family of sample to analyze from the list on the main page Please be sure to select the correct Component NIR family before starting the analysis on the forage sample because it represents the feed components category which the sample to analyze belong The correct position for performing an analysis assumes that the device is perpendicular to the area to ...

Page 26: ...n number this ID number will be automatically proposed before starting the analysis on the sample LAST SAMPLE ID is the previous sample identification number used in the last analysis After every analysis the SAMPLE ID number is automatically increased by 1 Write the number of analysis that you want execute this allows you to define the number of analysis points on the sample Press ENTER in order ...

Page 27: ... After that the analysis phase starts It s shown the number of execution in progress For example execution N 2 of the 5 total analysis Keep steady the device on the sample Before starting every single analysis of the total N scheduled the X NIR system asks always a confirmation from the operator before to proceed with the next analysis In this phase it is possible to move the X NIR analyzer to a d...

Page 28: ...MATTER on the sample part without water In case a NIR chemical parameter following results n a Parameter NOT AVAILABLE This chemical parameter hasn t been defined for the NIR family chosen in analysis Err Parameter with WRONG RESULT The X NIR analyzer cannot predict this chemical parameter Please check the sample the NIR family chosen or the NIR calibration Out Parameter OUT OF RANGE This chemical...

Page 29: ...keep the analyzer motionless on the sample Before starting each single analysis of the total N scheduled the X NIR system asks always a confirmation from the operator before to proceed with the next analysis In this phase it is possible to move the X NIR analyzer to a different point on the sample In this mode of analysis the parameter number of analyses to be performed retains the value set previ...

Page 30: ...he reading glass is not broken in this case contact the dinamica generale Customer Service for the spare parts writing an e mail to nir support dinamicagenerale com 5 Check that the lamp is in the correct position or its time life is expiring 1 year in second case please substitute it with the lamp supplied 6 Verify if the optic fiber terminal is properly inserted on its brass fitting otherwise if...

Page 31: ...key a file folder is created with naming convention Date Time which contains one file txt with naming convention ID NIR Family _ progressive number for each single analysis just executed NOTE The txt files are used for saving the optical spectra of the samples and then later for the creation of new calibration curves the file INFO DAT containing the Client s Data set on X NIR by Client Information...

Page 32: ... family identifier of the NIR family of the analyzed component Date date of the analysis execution Time hour of the analysis execution During the data store on USB Key if the following error messages appear Fig 1 Fig 2 Error message in Fig 1 the USB Key Pen Drive is not connected to the proper USB port on X NIR Error message in Fig 2 the USB Key Pen Drive has been disconnected from USB port or It ...

Page 33: ... or multiple archived analyses to USB key To access the historic analysis press on the main display to move to the next page press At this point the follow screen will appear with the list of analysis executed 1 To view the predictions relating to this analysis in the history select the corresponding row and press ENTER Press to save the individual analysis to USB key 2 Press the key in order to c...

Page 34: ...SB key 4 Press the key in order to delete the archive relative to the analysis 5 9 NIR System Hardware Verification 1 Switch on the X NIR device On the home screen press to change the page then press to perform the device hardware control 2 The message HW verification procedure Confirm appears ...

Page 35: ...ss the ENTER key to confirm and wait for execution of the system HW verification for 10 15 seconds 4 Press the ENTER key again in order to display the final report 5 The table below shows the errors that may be displayed in the report ...

Page 36: ...communication with the spectrometer when it is analysing Err 8 communication error s pectrometer 2 error on the communication with the spectrometer during the IRM test NIR Reader head status Error Code Error type Description Err 1 error system initialisation NIR Reader error during starting of the IRB Reader Err 2 NIR Reader configuration error error on the memory configuration of the NIR Reader E...

Page 37: ...her simple setting commands CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT This command allows to adjust the display contrast DATE TIME SETTING This command allows to set the current date and time of the X NIR system NOTE This is important for a correct data chronology From the main page press the keys to go to the NEXT and PREVIOUS screen ...

Page 38: ...o the X NIR analyzer 3 Simultaneously press the on off button and the analysis button he device will start in bootloader mode and perform the updates Once it has finished loading the X NIR analyzer will switch off automatically and will be ready for normal use 5 12 Loading the new nir data structure file nirdata bin After having copied to an empty USB key the files required for the update obtained...

Page 39: ...3 Shutdown of the X NIR system To switch off the X NIR analyzer press for 2 seconds the following screen will appear Press the ENTER key to switch off the device or the RESET key to cancel shutdown and return to the previous screen ...

Page 40: ...Service X NIR RevA3 38 6 CLEANING THE DEVICE It is important to clean thoroughly and periodically the reading glass using a soft damp and scratchproof Reading glass ...

Page 41: ...ding glass is damaged it is possible replace it through the following steps Turning the reading glass counterclockwise Unscrew the four screws of the reading glass Replace glass and gasket with provided parts then screw the four screws of the reading glass clockwise Assemble the reading glass again ...

Page 42: ...edure If the lamp is damaged or its time life is expiring we suggest to replace it once a year it is possible replace it through the following steps Uscrew the two screws of the lamp cover on top of X NIRTM CAREFULLY pull out the lamp by lifting the two hooks on top Unscrew the seal support of the lamp ...

Page 43: ...Service X NIR RevA3 ENGLISH 41 CAREFULLY disconnect the cable from the lamp Connect the new light bulb provided and secure it to the support seal Insert and screw the light bulb into its compartment ...

Page 44: ...ensor is detected A corresponding icon is shown Error code 5 Please do the Check Hardware Press ENTER to continue 6 During the work no matter in what moment during analysis or simply if a user for example selects an item in Family List or edits his company info disconnection of Head is detected A corresponding icon is shown Error code 6 Please do the Check Hardware Press ENTER to continue 7 Error ...

Page 45: ...ected Check that the battery is inserted inside the device Check that the battery is inserted correctly 2 No battery power Check the charge level of the battery Charge the battery 3 HW problem Contact Customer Service Analysis errors 1 Incorrect analysis procedure Carefully follow the instructions in the manual on paragraph 5 7 Clean the reading glass after each analysis Check the correspondence b...

Page 46: ...директив IT E dalle seguenti norme EN And with the following standards D Und Normen stehen FR Et aux normes ci apres ES Y en las siguientes normas RU И следующих стандартов IT E in applicazione a quanto previsto dalle direttive citate sono stati dotati di marcatura CE ed é stato predisposto un adeguato fascicolo tecnico presso la ns sede EN And pursuant of the above mentioned directives the CE mar...

Page 47: ... free port supplier s head office Shortcomings and defects due to incorrect use of instruments inadequate maintenance changes carried out without the supplier s approval normal wear are not included in this guarantee Liability and compensations by the supplier due to direct or indirect damages to persons objects or production even as a consequence of faulty functioning of the supplied instruments ...

Page 48: ...and according to these beliefs we are at your service providing you with a simple as well as new precise and professional product which is going to make your job easier for many years This user s manual intends to take you through the different performances of the weighing system in the easiest way and to show you some new functions as well dinamica generale did not forget to provide you even with...

Page 49: ...ISO 13485 2012 ISO 14001 2004 ...

Page 50: ...Cod 985 0136 Rev A3 ...

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