FOSS announces the InfratecTM NOVA, a 6th generation of the renowned Infratec NIR testing

platform with new functionality to help grain receivers handle more grain samples in less time.

New levels of speed and usability make it possible to test grain at rates up to 20% faster than

other NIR solutions. At the same time, true networking and identical instruments reduce

instrument management work required for consistent test results throughout grain receival

networks. The new generation is reflected in a slight change of name from the well-known

Infratec 1241 Grain Analyser to the Infratec NOVA.

Simple is reliable

A tablet-like screen mounted on the instrument brings testing up to date with the latest

household touch-screen interfaces. The ease of operation is further supported by FOSS’ purpose

built intuitive ISIscan NovaTouchTM operator software which minimises operator training

requirements during the busy harvest season when temporary staff are often drafted in.

Simplicity of operation also avoids operator error.

The sample area has been improved to simplify cleaning and the new unit is 30% smaller and

lighter than the Infratec 1241. It is more transportable and now takes up less bench space.

New technology is up to 20% faster

The ‘engine room’ behind the new solution, the all-new 4th generation monochromator inside the

Infratec NOVA sets new standards in NIR performance. Intelligent handling of sub-samples with

FOSS Dynamic Sub-samplingTM technology reduces analysis time by up to 20% without loss of

accuracy. The instrument can recognise a normal sample and handle it more quickly, whereas

unusual samples are given more sub-sampling. Infratec measurements are based on the highly

stable FOSS ANN grain calibration including over 50,000 sample data and offering unbeatable

consistency even during difficult harvests. An extended wavelength range also gives broader

options for new parameters.

The Infratec NOVA is fully backwards-compatible, allowing cost-free calibration transfer from

earlier Infratec versions.

True networking and identical instruments reduce management work

Superior product design and strict manufacturing tolerances ensure every Infratec NOVA

instrument is identical from the factory (maximum 0.1% variation for measurement of protein in

wheat). This can reduce the instrument standardisation work sometimes associated with

managing a population of instruments.

Networking capability can sometimes mean little more than a connection to the internet. Infratec

NOVA provides true networking allowing calibration updates to be made in one go from a

desktop. In addition, experts working remotely can look-inside units to monitor performance. The

true networking capability keeps down the cost of calibration maintenance across multiple

instruments and ensures that all measurements are consistent throughout the network.