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In-line gas analyzer for quality assurance of Modified Atmosphere Packages (MAP)

Food processing companies want higher quality assurance levels. Management wants higher production rates. Now you can achieve both!

The Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum gas analyzer enables on-line quality assurance, instead of using random quality control checks. At the same time, it increases production speed. By measuring gas composition on a continuous basis, it ensures that each and every package is flushed to specifications, benefitting the end user. As testing is carried out automatically, process lines can be run at high speeds, without compromising quality.
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Specifications

Brands

 N/A AMETEK® Dansensor® MOCON®

Available Configurations

 N/A Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum Analyzer

Oxygen Measurement (Zirconia Sensor)

 N/A Standard in all models

Carbon Dioxide Measurement (Dual Beam Infrared)

 N/A Model dependent

Control of Modified Atmosphere Packages (MAP) Mix Provectus

 N/A Yes

Number of Test Programs (Devices with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Display)

 N/A Up to 1,000
Measuring Range1 N/A 0 to 100 %

Resolution for O2

 N/A <1%, 0.001 <10%, 0.01 O2: ==10%, 0.1

Resolution for CO2

 N/A CO2: 0-100%, 0.1

Sensor Accuracy for O2

 N/A O2: =0.1%, =0.1%, ±1% of reading; <0.1%, ±0.001% absolute

Sensor Accuracy for CO2

 N/A CO2: 0-100%, ±1.5% of reading + 0.5% absolute

Note for Sensor Accuracy

 N/A System accuracy depends on die geometry and machine timing

Heating Time

 N/A 10 min

Models

 N/A Available with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display or as "Black Box" without display

Connections

 N/A 2 x RS232C| Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbit (Modbus TCP)| Universal Serial Bus (USB)| Host for Import/Export| 24 VDC Logic for Machine Control Signals and Alarms

Height

 N/A 192 mm

Width

 N/A 230 mm

Depth

 N/A 375 mm
Weight2 N/A 8.5 to 11.5 kg
Alternating Current (AC) Voltage3 N/A 103 to 132 V207 to 264 V

Frequency

 N/A 47 to 63 Hz

Compliances

 N/A European Conformity (CE)

Protection Kit

 N/A Ingress Protection (IP45) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA 3S)

Bracket, Assembly

 N/A Can be combined with MAP Mix Provectus and MAP Check 3: 2 brackets, 8 screws.

Buffer Tank Measurement

 N/A Model Dependent

Benefits

Benefits

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  • Measures every packaging cycle
  • Continuous process monitoring of gas content
  • Reduces labor and waste costs compared to manual testing
  • Avoids recalls and repacking by stopping the packaging machine if gas limits exceed presets

Features

Features

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  • Oxygen or combined oxygen and carbon dioxide measurement
  • Alarms for low or high gas concentrations
  • Excellent data logging capabilities via USB or Ethernet
  • Ability to control the Dansensor® MAP Mix Provectus gas mixer
  • Delivered with PC software for LAN based data collection
  • Optional measurement of buffer tank gas composition and pressure with user configured alarms
  • Extended remote monitoring and control options with Modbus TCP

How Does it Work?

How Does it Work?

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  1. An individual program can be created on the Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum for each product to be packaged. The first step is to select the correct program to ensure that the correct alarm level presets are activated. If the Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum is connected to the Dansensor® MAP Mix Provectus gas mixer, the correct gas mix will also be set.
  2. When the packaging machine is running, the residual oxygen level (and optionally, the carbon dioxide level) is measured for every cycle. The Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum takes the gas sample directly from the sealing die and gives an average measurement of the gas content in the die.
  3. If the oxygen or carbon dioxide level is close to the preset limits, the operator will be notified immediately. If the limits are exceeded, the packaging machine will be stopped.
  4. With the optional buffer tank measurement, gas composition in the buffer tank can be checked before packages are flushed, providing even greater control.

Additional Information

Additional Information

 N/A A Win-Win For Thermoforming And Tray Sealing Lines

Automatic testing with the Dansensor® MAP Check 3 Vacuum is not just faster and more reliable than manual testing, it is also more efficient. If there is a problem with the gas combination, the system notifies the operator immediately, saving time. If preset limits are exceeded, the analyzer simply stops the process, which means no wasted products or packaging.

Note

Note

 N/A Specifications subject to change without notice. Further specifications are available in the User Guide.
  • 1 Both O2 and CO2
  • 2 Depending on model.
  • 3 Auto ranging.