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ZX-50 Portable Whole Grain Analyzer  
 
The Zeltex ZX-50 Portable Whole Grain Analyzer provides an accurate measurement of multiple constituents (protein, fat/oil, moisture, sugar, etc.) within 45 seconds, and is simple to operate. Just pour the grain in the sample holder, insert holder in analyzer and analyze.

The ZX-50 PGA is designed to meet the needs of those people who would like to know more than moisture about their crop. The ZX-50 provides a rapid and cost effective analysis of protein and moisture content, thereby enabling the Professional Farmer to maximise profits through correct segregation and blending of grains. Equally valuable the ZX-50 can be used to screen loads of grain quickly to segregate the grain for processing and milling accurately and efficiently.

T echnical Specifications:

Sample Size 100gm
Sample holder Adjustable, reusable 5-30, cuvette for different grain sizes
Sample preparation None required
Sample destruction None
Measurement range From 0.1% to 95%
Spectral range 12 filters covering wavelengths 893 to 1045nm (standard)
Scan speed Up to 10 scans per second
Optical range 0-6AU
Resolution 0.0001AU
Stability 0.05 Mili-AU
Measurement Time Typically within 45 seconds
Data transfer RS232C port for interface with PC
Outputs LCD Display or to Printer (optional)
Memory Up to 10 calibrations. Wheat and Barley as standard. Capacity to store 8 additional calibrations
Temperature compensation Built-in: Instrument -5 to +45ºC. Sample -10 to +45ºC
Weight 2kg
Typical accuracy ± 0.4% for protein content
  ± 0.3% for moisture content
  ± 1.4% for oil content
6900-001 ZX-50 Portable Whole Grain Analyzer complete with calibrations for wheat and barley. Including AC/DC Adaptor:120 to 24OVAC with autoswitching