DA 7350 In-Line NIR instrument

Contact NIR analysis – directly in your process stream

The PerkinElmer DA 7350™ is an in-line NIR instrument designed for real-time, contact measurement of powders, flakes, granules, pastes, and liquids directly in production lines. Installed on pipes, conveyors, mixers, or hoppers, it continuously measures moisture, protein, fat/oil, ash, starch, fiber, sugar, and more – with results updated multiple times per second. This enables automated process control, ensuring stable production and tighter quality specifications.

Why it matters

Manual sampling only provides snapshots and delays corrective action. The DA7350 monitors your process 24/7, giving operators and control systems instant visibility into product variability. By reducing giveaway, scrap, and energy use, it helps producers improve yield, consistency, and profitability. In industries where margins are tight and quality standards strict, this real-time feedback transforms analytics into a strategic advantage.

Key features & benefits

• Real-time in-line measurement: >20 spectra/second for continuous monitoring.
• Contact-based analysis: Direct interaction with the product stream for maximum representativeness.
• Integrated digital camera: Measures color (CIE Lab)* and provides live process images.
• Speck count functionality: Detects cloth breakages and contaminants in flours, semolina, etc.
• Rugged design: IP67/IP69K housing, ATEX & IECEx Zone 21/22 approvals for explosive dust areas.
• Industry 4.0 ready: OPC UA, PROFINET, Modbus, Profibus, SQL interfaces.
• Process Plus software: Web-based UI with numerical & graphical displays; unlimited operator stations.
• Calibration advantage: Proven global libraries; custom development available.
• Compact & robust: 9.75 kg, stainless steel mounting options for pipes, conveyors, or panels.
• Data integration: Full compatibility with batch reports, continuous archiving, and audit trails.

Applications

• Flour milling: Real-time ash, protein, gluten blending; optimized flour extraction; early cloth-break detection.
• Starch & corn milling: Moisture/dryer control; starch-gluten separation; reduced raw material giveaway.
• Oilseed processing: Oil in meal, protein in soybean meal, hulls add-back optimization.
• Dairy powders & ingredients: Spray-drying moisture control; butter fat/moisture optimization.
• Feed & pet food: Protein, fat, fiber monitoring in extrudates, meals, and finished feeds.
• Snack & cereal processing: Fat, moisture, and sugar monitoring during extrusion, frying, and coating.

Specifications at a glance

• Technology: NIR diode array, integrated digital camera.
• Speed: >20 spectra/sec.
• Measured parameters: Moisture, protein, fat/oil, ash, starch, sugar, fiber, color (CIE Lab*), speck count.
• Mounting options: Pipe section, flange, or panel installation.
• Ingress protection: IP67/IP69K.
• Operating range: −10 to +45 °C (extended available).
• Dimensions/weight: 313 × Ø192 mm; 9.75 kg.
• Power: 24 VDC, 5 A.
• Connectivity: OPC UA, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/ASCII, Profibus DP, SQL, analogue outputs.
• Storage: 128 GB SSD for local archiving.

Bottom line

The DA7350 turns conveyors, pipes, and mixers into quality control checkpoints. By delivering continuous, contact-based, multi-parameter analysis, it empowers producers to cut waste, optimize processes, and maintain consistent quality in real time – making it one of the most powerful in-line NIR tools for food, feed, and agricultural industries.