NIR-Online

Technical data sheet

NIR-Online
®

All NIR-Online sensors are based on diode-array technology. The compact, robust instrument
is equipped with a flange and sapphire lens. It can be directly mounted to a process vessel or
tube. Additional accessories for solid and liquid products are available.
Scope of delivery
Different detectors can be combined in one instrument to meet a wide variety of requirements.

high
Available extended speed
instrument Dual Measuring wavelength version
configuration NIR VIS Imaging lamp distance range (PA2) Gas-Ex (V3S)

X-One
11X1-Series • • 0 - 20 mm • • •
X-Two
11X2-Series • • • 0 - 20 mm •
X-Three
11X3-Series • • • 0 - 20 mm • •
X-Four
11X4-Series • • • • 0 - 20 mm •
X-Beam
11XB2-Series • • 100 - 200 mm •
X-FFPA
11XF-Series • • immersion

Standard instrument front and side view Instrument with fiber free port adapter

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System requirements
The PC must meet the following requirements:

Operating System Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) SP1 or Windows 10 (Windows 8 not

supported)

Central Processing Unit Intel Core i5 generation 6600 or later,

Intel Core i7 generation 6700T or later when using camera or multiple
instruments

RAM 4 GB or more

Hard disk 80 GB free hard disk space. The hard drive needs to be extra durable,
e.g. type: Seagate ST500VT000 or ST1000NX0323
Network or external hard disk for backup (approx. 0.5 GB + 20 MB/day/
instrument)

Display resolution 1280x1024 or higher

LAN 1 x 100 Mbit/s LAN or faster (2x LAN recommend)

USB 2.0 / 3.0 1 x USB per instrument

1 x USB per DataLab I/O box

PCI / PCIe 1 slot for frame grabber card (if camera for imaging is selected)
1 slot for profibus card (if profibus interface is selected)

Required software Microsoft Word and Excel 2003 or higher

Minimum configuration

A minimum functional setup consists of at least one instrument, installation box, cable and PC with SX-Suite
software. Additional hardware may be needed for accessories, such as a camera or process control interfaces.
Please contact your local BUCHI representative for further details.

Technical data

Dimensions (W x D x H) 220 x 220 (+100 for FFPA) x 135 mm (V2, V3, V3S)
235 x 230 x 180 mm (PA2)

Weight 6 - 10 kg, depending on configuration (V2, V3, V3S)

14 - 15 kg (PA2)

Max. operating pressure 30 bar at flange

Relative humidity <90% non condensing

Ambient temperature -10°C – 40°C

Product / flange temperature -10°C – 70°C (130°C with X-Cell water cooling)

Vibrations 0.2 G at 0.1 – 150 Hz

Detector Diode array

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 Spectral range* Visible range 350 – 920 nm; 10800 - 28500 cm-¹
NIR range (V2) 950 – 1750 nm; 5700 - 10500 cm-¹
NIR range (V3, V3S) 900 – 1700 nm; 5900 - 11100 cm-¹
NIR range (PA2) 1100 – 2200 nm; 4545 - 9090 cm-¹

Measuring time V2 10 spectra/s

V3 20 spectra/s
V3S 200 spectra/s
PA2 5 spectra/s
Maximum product flow speed for imaging is 1 m/s

Illumination spot diameter 30 - 40 mm, depending on accessory and optical setup

Imaging* High res. CCD, visible range, 80 μm spatial resolution

Type of lamp/lifetime lamp Tungsten halogen dual lamp / 18000 h (2 x 9000 h).
(MTBF) (except X-Beam)

Electric power supply 110 or 220 VAC ± 20%, 50/60 Hz, 30 W

Housing materials Stainless steel (nickel coated), aluminum cooler, FFKM (standard
sealing material; custom sealing upon request)

System protection* IP65, IP66, IP66k, IP68

Temperature Stabilization ASDC (Advanced Spectral Drift Control): active temperature control
to ±1°C from set system operating temperature. Deviations will lead to
automatic white reference measurement to account for spectral drifts.

ATEX Dust: II 2 D Ex tb [op is Da] IIIC T80°C Db

Gas*: II 2 G Ex pxb [op ist Ga] IIC T4 Gb

* Availability depends on the selected instrument configuration

Software
All configurations of the instruments are operated by the SX-Suite, consisting of the following modules:

Description Typical usage User Occurence

SX-Server Instrument Read out instrument status Operator As needed

driver / Usage
of special
functions Setup of instrument hardware NIR-admin On installation and
maintenance

Setup of camera for image NIR-admin When adjusting to

analysis or accessory new product

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 Special Description User Occurence
function

SX-Server Conveyor belt Optimized for measurement of NIR-admin As needed

moving objects on a conveyor
belt

Mix Control end-point of mixing NIR-admin As needed

processes

Sample move- Verify sample flow NIR-admin As needed

ment detection

Imaging Count particles and calculate

area

Description Typical usage User Occurence

SX-Center User interface Recipe / product & calibration Operator Daily use (if not
(online / lab management fully automated)
mode)
View results (table, trend
charts, reports)

Reference data management

SX-Backup Data backup Automated backup of NIR-admin On setup

scheduler measurement data, results
and calibrations

Store or delete images from

camera (if applicable)

Optional software

Software Description Typical usage User Occurrence

AutoCal® Automated If new reference data is avail- Operator (to When calibration
calibration able the calibration is updated enter reference update is needed.
and optimized automatically. data)

SX-Plus Chemometric Manual build up or optimiza- NIR-admin When calibration

software tion of calibrations. update is needed.

SX-Client Remote data Display results or journal data Operator, Daily use (if not
visualizing for calibration purpose from a NIR-admin fully automated)
remote PC

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Interfaces process analyzer to computer

Interface Hardware Imaging Details

∙ Converts the instruments RS422 signal to USB COM port
RS422 USB adapter •
∙ Electrically isolated
∙ Imaging requires an additional coaxial cable
∙ Converts the instruments RS422 signal to a virtual COM
Ethernet LAN adapter •
port via ethernet
∙ Imaging requires an additional coaxial cable
Bluetooth Bluetooth ∙ Wireless operation together with a battery pack (needs to be
interface ordered separately).
∙ Does not submit imaging data

Interfaces to process control system

Interface Hardware Details

Analog Datalab IO, ∙ Analog output of results

4-20mA ∙ Alarm output
Interface ∙ Heart-beat toggle for verification of interface
∙ max. 4 parameters for 4-20mA, max. 8 parameters 1-9V
Profibus Softing ∙ Transmission counters to monitor function
PB-IF-1MS or ∙ Profibus and TCP/IP cannot be used at the same time
PB-IF-1S ∙ Needs SX-Profi software
TCP/IP, Standard inter- ∙ Transmission counters to monitor function
RS422 face card ∙ Profibus and TCP/IP cannot be used at the same time.

OPC Standard ∙ Additional tool which allows communication between SX-Center and a
ethernet card process control system
Modbus Standard ∙ Additional tool which allows communication between SX-Center and a
ethernet card process control system

SQL Standard ∙ Additional tool which allows data export to a SQL-database

ethernet card

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Accessories
Installation boxes
Power supply for process analyzers

Articles Details

Installation box Supplies the instrument with power. Data cable to PC needs to ordered separately.
standard · Material 1.4301 / SST 304
· Dimensions: 300 x 300 x 167 mm (WHD)
· ATEX Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db IP66
· Power supply
· Instrument cable 10 m (32.8 ft)
· Optional interface for external push button

Installation Supplies the NIR-Online gas-ex sensor with power. The purge control unit controls the
Box Gas-Ex pressure inside the sensor.
with Purge · Dimensions installation box: 220 x 210 x 90mm (WHD)
Control Unit
· Dimensions purge control: 380 x 300 x 210mm (WHD)
· ATEX: Ex II 2G Ex px IIC T4 Gb
· Power supply
· Instrument cable 10 m (32.8 ft)
· Optional interface for external push button

Installation box Supplies the instrument and a feeder with power. Controls the pneumatic sampler.
bypass · Material 1.4301 / SST 304
· Dimensions: 380 x 380 x 217 mm (WHD)
· ATEX II Ex 3D A 22 IP65 T100°C
· Power supply, relays and DIN rail included
· Instrument, motor and valve-control cable 10 m (32.8 ft)
· Requires data cable, DataLab device and cable
· Optional interface for external push button

Imaging
When using an instrument with camera, the camera will be connected via a video card.

Video card PCI or PCI express Video Interface (frame grabber card). This is the camera interface to
the PC.

Video filter Filters ground potentials and reduces LF and HF interferences. Mandatory for online
installations with camera.

Video amplifier Amplification of 4 channels video signals for installations when video cable exceeds
100m.

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Mounting accessories
The mounting accessory is the harware interface between instrument and process. Depending on the setup
specific mounting accessories might be needed for implementation into the production facility.

Weld-in Plate with opening, fitting to instrument flange.

mounting plate · Dimensions: 160 x 241 x 3 mm
For instrument in
direct contact with
· Material: DIN 1.4301 (SST304)
the product · Thread bolts M6

X-Square The X-Square can be inserted in the product stream or bypass

For all free flowing · Inspection panel (Plexiglas)
powders and
granulates · Adapted for Jacob pipes Ø150 mm
· Stainless steel DIN 1.4301 electro polished

Bypass Bypass with feeder and sampling point

sampler · Pneumatic sampler (min. 5 bar / 72.5 psi water or oil free compressed air DIN ISO 8573
For free flowing Class 1)
goods (mealy /
grainy) · Screw-conveyor (feeding capacity 1.5 t/h)
· Motor (380V/50Hz ATEX A22 0.25 KW)
· Requires bypass-installation box and a DataLab IO device

Weld-in flange Flange with sapphire window and purge port

Provides the · Adapter plate, ø140/106 mm, for wall thickness up to 8,5 mm
ability to remove
instrument while · Material: Stainless steel DIN 1.4404 (SST316L) / DIN 1.4571 (SST316Ti)
keeping the pro- · Sealing material FFKM White G74S, FDA compliant ­15°C (+59°F) to 260°C (+500°F)
cess sealed
· Operating pressure -0.5 to 30 bar. Max. pressure 100 bar short term
· Purge port M5 (ø4mm tube adapter provided) to prevent condensation or detect leakage
· High grade sapphire crystal optical lens, polished for reduced adhesion
· Dead volume max. 60 mm³

Weld-in flange Flange with sapphire window and purge port for installation in pipes or bended surfaces
pipe
· Outer diameter: 140 mm.
· Material: Stainless steel DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
· Sealing material: FFKM White G74S
· Operating pressure: -0.5 to 30bar. Max. pressure 100 bar short term
· Purge port M5 (ø4mm tube adapter provided) to prevent condensation or detect leakage
· The pipe diameter has to be specified upon order

Weld-in flange Flange with sapphire window and purge port for installation in hopper or bended surfaces
hopper with different diameters
· Outer diameter: 140 mm
· Material: Stainless steel DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
· Sealing material: FFKM White G74S
· Operating pressure: -0.5 to 30bar. Max. pressure 100 bar short term
· Purge port M5 (ø4mm tube adapter provided) to prevent condensation or detect leakage
· The upper and lower hopper diameter has to be specified upon order

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Varinline In combination with a path length adapter also for transparent liquid, gel or pasty
DN50 adapter products.
For opaque pro- · Material DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
ducts like powder
or granules · Sealing material FFKM White G74S (FDA compliant), or custom
· Operating pressure up to 10 bar (145 psi). TÜV certificate upon request
· Build for DN50 DIN 32676, process connection type N
· Product temp. -14 °C(+5 °F) to 230 °C (+446 °F)
· Path length adapter configurable between 0,5 to 42 mm

X-Cell The cell can be inserted in the product stream or bypass

For gas, liquid · Material DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
and paste-like
products · Sealing material: FFKM White G74S
· Operating pressure up to 10 bar (145 psi). TÜV certificate upon request
· Measurement slit 26 mm, configurable between 1 and 15 mm with additional adapter
· DN 50 flange (other sizes upon request)
· Clearance volume max. 120 mm³
Cells can be customized with different diameter and flanges.

X-Cell 4-Edge The X-Cell is an accesory to install the sensor into pipes. For liquid and paste like
products.
· Material: DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
· Sealing material: FFKM White G74S
· Operating pressure: max 3bar
· Flange: DN50
· Path length: 34mm
· Typical use: Wine Applications

Path length The reflector reduces the length of the optical path.
adapter · Material DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
To measure trans-
parent liquids with
· Gap 1 / 2 / 5 / 10 / 15 mm available
the X-Cell · Diffuse or polished surface

Air nozzle Reduces dust deposit on cooling fins and increases heat exchange of the instrument
To improve cooler
instrument cooling · Fits for all instruments with passive cooler
· N2 or air DIN ISO 8573 Class1, min. 1 bar continuously
· Connections for 8/6 mm hose (without hose)
· Cooling power performance unspecified

Purge adapter Extension for contactless measurement with X-Beam only

Reduces dust · Stainless steel DIN 1.4404 (SST316L)
deposit on the
measurement · Tube length 60 mm, Ø 53 mm (outside)
window · Pneumatic connection M5 (N2 or pressurized air DIN ISO 8573 Class 1)

Water cooler · Can be used with all instruments, only in combination with X-Cell and weld-in flange
flange · Product temperature above 70 °C to 130 °C. At a product temperature of 130 °C
a flow rate of at least 5 l water per hour at 20 °C is required
· 40 °C over temp switch for external alarm purpose, NO (Normally Open) circuit
· Water connectors for 8/6 mm hose (without hose)

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 Water cooler · Can be used with all instruments
housing · For ambient temperature above 40 °C up to 100 °C. A flow rate of at least 5 l water
per hour at 20 °C is required
· 40 °C over temp switch for external alarm purpose, NO (Normally Open) circuit
· Water connectors for 8/6 mm hose (without hose)

Functional principle
One instrument is mounted to one measurement point. The installation box provides electrical power and
connects the instrument with a PC. The PC is running the SX-Suite and calculates the results. These are
shown as numbers and trend charts. Optionally the results can be transferred to a process control system or
remote PC.

Server / Control room

Production Site Desktop PC Control Center
SX-Suite

Process
Control System

Video / Frame- optional

grabber card USB interfaces:
· Profibus
· 4-20 mA
· TCP/IP
Video · OPC
filter

Video cable remote access via Ethernet

USB converter Remote PC

Sensor cable
SX-Client
(power, RS422)
to display results, trend
charts

SX-Plus
chemometric SW
NIR-Online Data Sheet en 2010 I / Technical data are subject to change without notice

Data cable manual calibration

(RS 422)
/ Quality Systems ISO 9001 The English version is the original language

Installation box with

version and serves as basis for all translations into other languages.

Power Supply

Up to 4 Sensors per PC
1 Sensor per measurment point (up to 2 Sensors with video per PC)

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