Tobacco. TM710e. Moisture Temperature Nicotine Sugars. The Measure of Quality

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1 Temperature Nicotine Sugars Tobacco The Measure of Quality

2 The Need for Measurement NDC & the Tobacco Industry NDC Infrared Engineering has over 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of online instruments specifically for the tobacco industry. Our engineering, development and manufacturing teams benefit from in-depth knowledge of the natural physical and chemical attributes of tobacco, the measurement and control requirements in the process, as well as the industry s analytical methods used in quality assurance systems. Their ability to create accurate, stable measurements that can be trusted for process control is unmatched. In addition, our commercial team has forged strong relationships with key players in the industry - both producers and equipment manufacturers - and it is this combined technical and commercial knowledge that has enabled us to develop the - the 8th generation instrument, dedicated to the on-line measurement needs in primary and GLT processing. Our direct operations in Europe, China, Japan, Brazil and the USA, and fully trained distributors in over 60 countries, ensure that the industry can rely on NDC, not just for instrument performance, but for first-class local support, too. Accurate Control is required to optimize process capability in leaf and primary processing... Industry drivers Blend Uniformity and Consistency Product Quality and Process Efficiency Legislative Issues Introduction of GMP Customer Retention The Strategic Impact of Accurate Control In the quest for optimal process efficiency and product quality, the implementation of accurate, real-time, on-line moisture measurement and control is of strategic importance to the Primary Process. Today s making machines achieve ever higher outputs, with the result that controlling blend moisture in order to ensure fastest cigarette making speeds and target in-pack moisture content, has become a critical endeavour. Process Challenges With its wide moisture range and multiple measurement points, the process demands an instrument that requires the minimum of adjustment, that can be applied in any location. The instrument also needs to be able to handle process variables (such as product height variation), environmental variables (such as ambient lighting effects, relative humidity or temperature) and tobacco product variables (such as naturally varying characteristics of the leaf blend). In summary, the instrument must reliably ensure that changes in the moisture measurement output are due only to changes in the tobacco moisture. The NDC Tobacco Gauge delivers measurable improvement in dynamic performance. The use of an increased number of wavelengths in the s innovative Dynamic Scatter Correction Algorithm further reduces the influences of variations between blends and between grades. This in turn reduces demonstrably the calibration requirement. s state-of-the-art measurement capability, supported by intuitive operator and supervisory interfaces, enables the user to obtain the fastest return on investment. Measurements : 0% to 60% Nicotine: 0% to 6% Sugars: 0% to 30% Temperature: 0 to 120 Deg. C

3 The Tobacco Gauge Precision Optics, High Speed Digital Processing and Ethernet Connectivity deliver a winning combination of measurement performance and stability..., the Ethernet-Enabled NIR On-Line Gauge, combines the proven TM710 light engine with high-speed digital processing and Ethernet connectivity. This powerful combination produces the highly accurate, robust real-time measurements essential for use in closedloop control, yet offers full flexibility and simplicity of installation and operation. Designed specifically for process control and using industry-standard Ethernet communication hardware such as hubs, cables, repeaters and routers, the modular system offers low installation costs, low maintenance overhead and the lowest cost of ownership. ADVANTAGES Industry-best Performance Lowest Cost of Ownership Fastest Return on Investment Most trusted for Process Control Key components of the Gauging System are the Gauge itself, the Operator Workstation () and the Human Machine Interface (HMI), offering choice of configuration for a wide variety of system structures. Key DEVICE FeatureS The enables local interaction with an individual gauge, while the HMI provides supervisory access to up to 16 networked gauges. Both units feature high definition multi-lingual colour touch screen displays. A multi-way Hub with advanced switching technology, enables convenient networked configurations. Digital inputs and outputs and scaleable analogue outputs are available to provide additional connectivity via the HMI or the versatile UserPort communications terminal. Multi-lingual Interfaces Powered from the gauge or local 24DC supply Ethernet Enabled, featuring Automatic Device Discovery Wall or Panel Mount Sealed to IP65 (optional IP67) Key GaUGE FeatureS Non-contacting, proven NIR (Near Infrared) Measurement Technology with superb Long- term Stability Ethernet Enabled, featuring Automatic Device Discovery SpeedCal Pre-Calibrated and Linear over the full Tobacco Measurement Ranges MTBF of better than 10 years Ethernet Communications and the option to extend to Ethernet IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Profibus DP, DeviceNet or CANbus, together with Automatic Device Discovery, ensure that the system can be readily integrated into existing factory networks and management information systems. For simplicty and convenience, all components run on 24V DC, either from an on-site supply or from an in-line 24V universal power supply.

4 Hub Home Page WO WO Gauge OK Home Page Temperature WO WO Gauge OK Engineered for the Process Engineered for the Process : Supplied Pre-calibrated and Ready to Install, configured for the specific needs of your process... outstanding flexibility with economy of hardware User Port Hub Temperature HMI The Science behind the The works on the principal that tobacco constituents, such as water, sugars or nicotine, absorb NIR (Near Infra-red) Light at specific wavelengths. When tobacco is exposed to this NIR light, it absorbs an amount which is related to the level of constituent present, and reflects the rest. Air Purge Window Shield Operator Workstation User Port Hub Human Machine interface Ethernet Connections Example of Multi-Gauge Installation Human Machine Interface HMI Network Hub The generates and emits these specific wavelengths by using rotating optical filters to transform the energy from a QH lamp into sequential pulses of NIR light at the desired wavelengths Operator Workstation [] The NDC Recommended Gauge Configuration comprising: Gauge with Air Purge Window Shield and Operator Workstation See overleaf for installation guidelines. For additional technical information about the, please also consult the following: Factory Network Technical Specification, Configuration Examples and also: Series 710e Configuration and Connectivity Guide, Series 710e Gauge Overview The Recommended Gauge Configuration: designed to provide operator access to all key process information and relevant functions via the It then captures the reflected NIR light, using a special multi-segment mirror to focus it onto a lightsensitive detector. Before leaving the gauge, a beam-splitter diverts a portion of the beam to the secondary detector, to form the reference signal against which the reflected light will be compared. The processes the detector signals through its DSC algorithm to generate a linear output proportional to the detected amount of measured constituent. The s patented optics reject ambient light, RH & temperature influences to generate a highly stable measurement, irrespective of product height fluctuation.

5 Advanced Applications Engineering NDC Applications Engineering combines in-depth process understanding with robust Near Infrared (NIR) technology to generate a solution which specifically meets the tobacco industry s on-line measurement needs... TOBACCO Industry Application EXAMPLEs Process Nicotine Sugars Whole Leaf or Strips in the GLT or Primary 10 30% 1 5.5% 0 30% Blended Strips (Lamina) 18 30% Re-dried Cut Lamina 10 20% 1 3.5% 10 20% Final Blend 12 16% 0.5 3% 10 20% WTS Water Treated Stem 30 50% CRS Cut Rolled Stem % Re-dried Stem 0 20% % 8 30% Expanded Tobacco 0 3%, 7 15% % 0 16% Roll-Your-Own Tobacco 12 20% Shorts 10 15% Pipe Tobacco 12 25% Cigar Filler 10 25% Tobacco Temperature Deg. C The measurement ranges in this table are indicative of typical measurement ranges over which we measure using the. Please consult NDC with your specific needs. Best Practice Support NDC s global Customer Care network offers local solutions to ensure you derive full benefit from your investment over its lifetime. As your company, products and processes develop to meet market demands, NDC s Customer Care Team offers a range of support products and services to help maintain Best Practice... The Measure of Quality

6 Installation Guidelines Installation The should be attached to a sturdy support and suspended over the conveyor or process line at a distance from the mean product height to the measurement window of 250mm, ±100mm. The optics are designed to accommodate product height fluctuations of ±100mm, without affecting the measurement. The Operator Workstation should be installed close to the gauge in an accessible position where the display is clearly visible. Recommended Configuration 24V Power Operator Workstation Ambient Conditions Support Arm < 10m < 20m The tobacco processing environment can be dusty and steamy. NDC supplies an Air Purge Window Shield, which is connected to a clean air supply to create a positive air pressure in front of the measurement window, to prevent dust or steam deposits. Ambient lighting will not affect the. The is sealed to IP65 standards and can operate in ambient temperatures between 0 and 50 O C without cooling. IP67 and Distance from Gauge to Product Surface: 250mm ±100 60mm Ø Measurement Area To HMI or Network < 70m* ATEX certified housings are available for aggressive or hazardous areas. The is sealed to IP65 and is suitable for ambient temperatures between 0 and 50 O C Conveyor Cabling As standard, NDC provides a 10m power cable and 10 m connecting cable to the Operator Workstation. For more details on cable lengths, consult the Series 710e Gauge Overview and also the Series 710e Configuration and Connectivity Guide. Connectivity The gauge measurement output is available in digital and analogue forms. The response time (measurement integration period) is user adjustable from 0.2 to 1000 seconds, typically set between 0.5 and 10 seconds, to provide a measurement output to the PLC or process control system. GaugeToolsXL SOFTWARE Gauge Set-up and Calibration Product Management (Product Settings) Displays of Measurement and other Key Parameters Data Logging and Data Trending Diagnostic Functions Calibration The is delivered with NDC s SpeedCal pre-calibration ready for use for the specified measurement(s) and range(s) shown in the Applications Chart. On installation it is simply adjusted to agree with the local reference method. The GaugeToolsXL software provided simplifies this process by enabling comparison of values (collected on-line using the SAMPLE function on the ) with laboratory results. Support Please consult your local representative or consult NDC s Customer Care and Applications Technical Support Teams (see website for details) NDC Infrared Engineering is represented in over 60 countries worldwide NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd Bates Road, Maldon Essex, CM9 5FA United Kingdom NDC Infrared Engineering Inc 5314 North Irwindale Avenue Irwindale, CA United States of America NDC China Tel: info@ndcinfrared.com.cn NDC Germany NDC France Tel: N Azur: (prix d un appel local) info@ndcinfrared.fr Tel: NDC Japan Tel: Tel: info@ndcinfrared.de Tel: ISO9001:2000 Fax: sales@ndcinfrared.co.uk Fax: info@ndcinfrared.com NDC India ndcindia@ndc.com Tel: info@ndcinfrared.jp In line with its policy of continuous improvement NDC Infrared Engineering reserves the right to revise published specifications and details of this equipment without prior notice. 00/ Iss 3 01/09