SpectraStar™ XT-R is the premier benchtop near-infrared (NIR) analyzer with the capability to analyze virtually any sample type including solid, slurry, or liquid samples for a wide variety of parameters. It measures common parameters include moisture, protein, and fat, but the SpectraStar XT-R can also measure more difficult parameters like sugars, fibers, ash, lignin, and fatty acids.
Features include:
A dual detector design and patented data processing algorithms across an extended wavelength coverage for outstanding performance on a wide variety of sample types and applications
With a sealed case, as well as a built-in computer with touch screen operation, the SpectraStar™ XT-R is ready for at-line or laboratory applications in the food, agricultural and industrial sectors.
Rapid results in under 1 minute facilitates rapid feedback to production managers for optimizing production and reducing waste.
All SpectraStar™ XT analyzers are operated by UScan™, a software package incorporating an intuitive graphical interface and a reliable SQL database for data management. Designed for ease-of-use, routine operators can be completely trained in 15 minutes to deliver accurate, operator-independent results.
TheSpectraStar™ XT patented TRUE ALIGNMENT® Spectroscopy (TAS) is an easy-to-use technology to precisely align and monitor the instrument calibration to certified optical standards for reliable results over time and across analyzers.
Available with calibrations from Unity®, and also industry-leading Ingot calibrations from Aunir™ for a wide variety of sample types and constituents
Stand-alone design with built-in computer for easy implementation
Sealed case for use at-line in production environments
Designed for ease-of-use; only minimal training required for routine operators
Advanced sample management and reporting features makes the analyzer lab-ready
Sealed case with 17” touch screen monitor for easy operation in laboratories or at-line on the production floor
Windows® 10 Professional computer with SSD provides easy integration into computer networks
Benefits
Improve process control and final product quality for a wide variety of parameters
Analyze fibers, sugars, fatty acids, starch, and other difficult constituents, as well as moisture, protein, and fat
Easy-to-use with graphical interface and modular configuration, requiring minimal training for routine operators
Minimal sample preparation required
Environmentally friendly; requires minimal energy use with no hazardous chemicals or waste
Save costs and reduce waste, which improves your company’s bottom line
Applications
Tackle Complex Sample Types and Difficult-to-Measure Parameters
Whether you are analyzing ingredient quality and supporting claims, ensuring proper batch or continuous processing conditions, or verifying a final product for quality, label, or specification claims, the SpectraStar™ XT-R NIR Analyzer will do the job. Each SpectraStar™ XT-R is a stand-alone unit in a small form factor for easy placement in nearly any quality lab or production setting.
SpectraStar™ XT-R NIR Analyzer customers use the system to measure quality parameters in a variety of products, including:
Bakery By-Products
Barley
Butter
Canola (flakes, meal, seeds)
Cheese
Chocolate
Cocoa (beans, butter liquor, nibs, powder)
Cookies
Corn (flour, germ, meal, silage)
Corn Gluten (feed, meal)
Corn Starch -Dry
DDGS
Egg Powder
Feather Meal
Feed (general, poultry, swine)
Fish Meal
Flour (clear hard wheat, soft wheat)
Frozen Finished French Fries
Hay (alfalfa, grass, mixed)
Ice Cream Mix
Infant Formula Powder
Liquid Whey
Liquid WPC
Malted Barley
Meat & Bone Meal
MPC 56
MPC 70
Mustard (flour, seeds)
Olive Oil
Olive Pomace
Petfood Dry Kibbles
Pita Chips
Pork Meal
Potato Chips
Potatoes (raw/dried)
Poultry Meal
Processed Cheese
Raw meat blend
Rice (Brown)
Rice (White)
Sausage
Seasonings
Skim Milk Powder
Soybean Meal
Soybean Seeds
Soybeans
Soybeans (fatty acids)
Sugar Beet Shavings
Tortilla Chips
Wheat - Ground
Wheat Midds
Wheat Seeds
Whole Milk Powder
Whole Oats
Whole Peas
WPC Powders
Product Lineup
The SpectraStar™ XT NIR Analyzer Series offers outstanding accuracy and reliability for rapid compositional analysis of almost any sample type. From verifying the quality of raw ingredients to validating the compositional parameters of final products before packaging, SpectraStar™ XT analyzers are used daily in thousands of locations around the world to ensure quality through the entire production process.
All SpectraStar™ XT analyzers are operated by UScan™, a software package incorporating an intuitive graphical interface and a reliable SQL database for data management. Designed for ease of use, routine operators can be completely trained in 15 minutes to deliver accurate, operator-independent results.
The SpectraStar™ XT patented TRUE ALIGNMENT® Spectroscopy (TAS) is an easy-to-use technology to precisely align and monitor the instrument calibration to certified optical standards for reliable results over time and across analyzers.
Additional features:
Sealed case for use at-line in industrial environments
Standalone design; consistent results from operator to operator
Designed for ease-of-use; only minimal training required for routine operators
SpectraStar™ XT-3 - Rapid Analysis of Moisture, Oil, and /or Protein
Our entry-level analyzer for analysis of more simple sample types
Designed for ease of operation with intuitive graphical software
Single sample series results, history, or SPC chart sample views
Perfect for oilseeds, olives, and applications where you are monitoring extraction or drying processes
SpectraStar™ XT-F - Optimized for Flour, Wheat, & Wheat By-Products
The complete package of accessories and calibrations needed for millers and bakers
For whole wheat kernels: Protein and moisture calibrations to ensure incoming wheat quality and monitoring the tempering process
For finished flour: Calibrations to measure moisture, protein, ash, as well as water absorption and rheological parameters
For by-products: Moisture and protein calibrations for nutritional content
SpectraStar™ XT-R - High-Performance Extended Range NIR Analyzer for All Applications
Available with Ingot Calibrations from Aunir™ for feed, feed ingredients, and forage. These calibrations have been developed from thousands of samples across many years and geographies.
Broad wavelength coverage supports calibrations for fibers, sugars, fatty acids, starch, and other difficult parameters
How It Works
Advanced Sample Management and Reporting
The SpectraStar™ XT Series NIR Analyzers utilize scanning monochromator technology for the highest signal quality available. These systems utilize near-infrared light and precisely measure absorbance at each wavelength. Robust calibrations transform this spectral information into multiple constituent values that cannot be quantified through visual inspection. These systems are designed for flexibility, ease-of-use, and speed, as samples can be analyzed in less than one minute.
Select or verify your product type
Fill your sample cup and place on the instrument
Press start and your results are displayed in about 30 seconds
System Components
SpectraStar™ XT-R Extended range NIR Analyzer unit
Built in Windows® 10 computer with 17" touchscreen