Discover the QSorter Explorer at the USA Wheat Quality Council (14-16 Feb 2012, Kansas City)
Compact, easy-to-operate, mobile sorter for multiple purpose analysis and applications:
- Biochemical and external trait sorting of based grains, seeds, or beans
- Field trials optimization
- Trait based mixing and blending
High-speed "one-by-one" analysis:
- Grain preserving technology
- Multi-kg-per-hour capacity
- 100% sorting accuracy at one pass
Simultaneous multi-trait sorting:
- Multiple trait based sorting at one pass
- User definition of sorting thresholds
- Multiple quality classes sorting at one pass
Description
The QSorter Explorer can transport small agricultural products “One by One” at a very high speed (i.e. more than 50 grains per second), analyze and sort them individually with respect to biochemical properties (e.g. protein content, oil content) and external traits.
This innovative and unique Swiss-made device is based on high-resolution Near Infrared (High-Res NIR) spectroscopy sensors, which enable a non-destructive and non-invasive assessment of the biochemical traits of the kernels. A dedicated FPGA-camera measures instead external traits.
Standard laboratory analyses are carried out on a high number of kernels, which are screened “One by One”. Only this approach can guarantee a high-degree of fidelity in the developed prediction curves.
Now breered and wheat millers can finally run multiple sorting tests on several varieties, easily perform cross-validation tests, concentrate on analysis and production of new exciting results, and to produce flour mixes.
QSorter comes also with custom possibilities and gives users the chance to tailor the software to their precise needs.
QSorter Explorer has been developed by QualySense along with leading US and Swiss research institutes such as the USA Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Swiss Federal Institute for Material Research (EMPA), and the Swiss breeding station of AGROSCOPE.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
Commodities: |
Grains, seeds, beans |
| Speed Range: | Several grains per second |
Capacity: |
Multi-kg-per-hour |
Sensors: |
High Resolution Near-Infrared (High-Res-NIR) Spectroscopy for biochemical measurements
FPGA-camera for external properties |
Measured properties: |
Biochemical and external |
User Interface: |
Touch screen |
Quality Classes: |
2 (Default) - More classes (On Request) |
Dimensions: |
0.8m (Length) x 0.4m (Width) x 0.8m (Height) |
Grade |
Industrial grade (stainless steel) |
Custom Calibration: |
Yes |
Exterior design: |
by ADesign (Alessandro Dell'Endice) |
Services
QualySense is a specialist in developing high-end custom solutions to satisfy the more demanding needs:
- Quality assessment and definition. Applications available for wheat, coffee, rice, and other beans.
- Feasibility studies possible for other commodities
Feel free to contact us at info at qualysense dot com and a sales representative will get shortly in touch with you.