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Obacco: Moisture Temperature Nicotine Sugars
Obacco: Moisture Temperature Nicotine Sugars
Obacco: Moisture Temperature Nicotine Sugars
Moisture
Temperature
Nicotine
Sugars
TM710e
The Measure of Quality™
The Need for Measurement
NDC & the Tobacco Industry Accurate Moisture Control is required to optimize
NDC Infrared Engineering has
process capability in leaf and primary processing...
over 40 years experience in the
design and manufacture of on-
line instruments specifically for The instrument also needs to be able
the tobacco industry. Industry drivers to handle process variables (such as
product height variation), environmental
Our engineering, development variables (such as ambient lighting
and manufacturing teams effects, relative humidity or tempera-
benefit from in-depth knowledge ture) and tobacco product variables
of the natural physical and (such as naturally varying characteristics
chemical attributes of tobacco, of the leaf blend).
the measurement and control Blend Uniformity and Consistency
requirements in the process, In summary, the instrument must
Product Quality and Process
as well as the industry’s reliably ensure that changes in the
Efficiency
analytical methods used in moisture measurement output are due
quality assurance systems. Legislative Issues only to changes in the tobacco moisture.
Their ability to create accurate, Introduction of GMP
stable measurements that can The NDC TM710e Tobacco Gauge
Customer Retention
be trusted for process control is delivers measurable improvement in
unmatched. dynamic performance. The use of an
increased number of wavelengths in
In addition, our commercial The Strategic Impact of Accurate the TM710e’s innovative Dynamic
team has forged strong Moisture Control Scatter Correction Algorithm further
relationships with key players In the quest for optimal process reduces the influences of variations
in the industry - both producers efficiency and product quality, the between blends and between grades.
and equipment manufacturers - implementation of accurate, real-time, This in turn reduces demonstrably the
and it is this combined technical on-line moisture measurement and calibration requirement.
and commercial knowledge that control is of strategic importance to the
has enabled us to develop the Primary Process. TM710e’s state-of-the-art measurement
TM710e - the 8th generation capability, supported by intuitive oper-
instrument, dedicated to the Today’s making machines achieve ever ator and supervisory interfaces, enables
on-line measurement needs in higher outputs, with the result that the user to obtain the fastest return on
primary and GLT processing. controlling blend moisture in order to investment.
ensure fastest cigarette making speeds
Our direct operations in and target in-pack moisture content, TM710e Measurements
Europe, China, Japan, Brazil has become a critical endeavour.
and the USA, and fully trained
distributors in over 60 countries, Process Challenges
ensure that the industry can rely With its wide moisture range and
on NDC, not just for instrument multiple measurement points, the Moisture: 0% to 60%
performance, but for first-class process demands an instrument that Nicotine: 0% to 6%
local support, too. requires the minimum of adjustment,
Sugars: 0% to 30%
that can be applied in any location.
Temperature: 0 to 120 Deg. C
The TM710e Tobacco Gauge
WO405037-1
12.78
Moisture
WO405037-4
9.25
Moisture
Gauge OK
32.43 19.63
WO405037-1 WO405037-4
Gauge OK
12.45
12.78 9.25
Moisture Moisture
Machine
WO405037-1 WO405037-2
32.43 19.63
Temperature Moisture
TM710e OWS
Interface HMI
Network
Hub
The TM710e generates and emits
24V DC
11.63 these specific wavelengths by using
TM710e OWS Hub
24V DC Operator
22.92 It then captures the reflected NIR
Workstation Factory
TM710e OWS [OWS] Network light, using a special multi-segment
mirror to focus it onto a light-
sensitive detector. Before leaving the
gauge, a beam-splitter diverts a
portion of the beam to the secondary
The Recommended
24V DC detector, to form the reference signal
14.85 TM710e Gauge
Configuration:
against which the reflected light will
TM710e OWS
The measurement ranges in this table are indicative of typical measurement ranges over which we measure using the TM710e . 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...
www.ndctobacco.com
The Measure of Quality™
TM710e Installation Guidelines
Installation
The TM710e should be attached to a sturdy support and suspended over
the conveyor or process line at a distance from the mean product height
TM710e Recommended Configuration
to the TM710e measurement window of 250mm, ±100mm. The optics
are designed to accommodate product height fluctuations of ±100mm,
Operator
without affecting the measurement. The Operator Workstation should be Workstation
24V Power
installed close to the gauge in an accessible position where the display is 14.85
Cabling
As standard, NDC provides a 10m power cable and 10 m connecting
GaugeToolsXL™ SOFTWARE
cable to the Operator Workstation. For more details on cable lengths,
consult the “Series 710e Gauge Overview” and also the “Series 710e Gauge Set-up and Calibration
Configuration and Connectivity Guide”. Product Management (Product Settings)
Calibration
The TM710e 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 TM710e values (collected on-line
using the SAMPLE function on the OWS) with laboratory results.
Support
Please consult your local representative or consult NDC’s Customer
Care and Applications Technical Support Teams (see website for
details)
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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. 00/14221-01 Iss 3 01/09