Automated System for Quality Analysis of Sugar Beet:
Betalyser
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- Automated quality control and analysis of sugar beet
- Full compliance with ICUMSA methods
- Measures thousands of samples per day in only 30 sec per sample
- For all clarifier types: lead-clarified, aluminum-clarified, and other filtrates
Betalyser is an automated laboratory system for the quality control and analysis of sugar beet according to official ICUMSA methods. The polarimetrically determined sugar content alone is not sufficient for the calculation of the expected sugar yield, as molasses-forming beet ingredients like potassium, sodium, and a-amino nitrogen have to be considered. The Betalyser system is the ideal tool for analyzing clarified extracted sugar beet brei filtrates on sugar content and the molasses-forming ingredients.
Key features
Profitability for beet sugar factories and seed growers
As a beet sugar factory, you benefit from the Betalyser system to enhance the quality of sugar beet by analyzing the recoverable sugar content. You can use the results to pay a fair price for the quality of beet delivered by farmers. By giving advice to your farmers on optimal fertilization and cultivation techniques, your sugar beet quality will be increased and your profits maximized. Betalyser pays for itself within a few years.
As a seed grower, you are focused on the development of sugar beet varieties with high sucrose content and improved white sugar yield. This requires accurate measurements of large sample quantities to obtain statistically relevant data for selection of best possible seed. The Betalyser system provides you with the capability to run several thousand samples with limited manpower which saves an enormous amount of time and money.
Flexibility for years to come
The Betalyser system operates independently from the clarifier: Lead-clarified and aluminum-clarified beet brei filtrates or filtrates clarified by other methods can be analyzed. Therefore, Betalyser is a safe investment, even if you change your clarifier in the future. Betalyser can work as a stand-alone system or can even be integrated into an automated beet reception.
Unmatched sample throughput
With Betalyser, you can measure thousands of samples per day at a measuring speed of 30 seconds per sample to keep up with the speed of your automated sample preparation system. Additionally, the long-life LED light source of the MCP Sucromat saccharimeter will push your downtimes to almost zero.
Sugar beet analysis made easy
Only a minimum of user interaction is needed as all instruments are connected to a PC to control the analysis cycle, record data, and calculate the expected sugar yield. The BeetLab operating software, which can be customized on request, guides the operator with clear and understandable messages displayed on the computer screen. All parts of Betalyser the operator needs access to are located on the front to allow fast replacement and cleaning, guaranteeing the shortest downtimes.
Support next door
First-class user support with a guaranteed response time of 24 hours is guaranteed. Anton Paar factory-certified service teams are available in your country to ensure seamless support on-site and an undisturbed sugar beet campaign
Technical specifications
| Betalyser system | |
| Analysis time | 30 s/sample |
| Sample throughput | 120 samples/hour |
| MCP 5300 Sucromat automatic saccharimeter for determination of sugar content (Pol, °Z) | |
| Methods | ICUMSA Method GS6-1 ICUMSA Method GS6-3 |
| Measuring range | ±259 °Z, International Sugar Scale |
| Accuracy | ±0.01 °Z |
| Repeatability | ±0.01 °Z |
| Wavelength | 589 nm |
| Light source | LED light source, average lifetime of 100000 hours |
| FP-5 flame photometer for determination of potassium (K) and sodium (Na) content | |
| Principle of operation | Flame emission measurement of potassium (K) at 768 nm and sodium (Na) at 589 nm by comparison with internal lithium standard at 671 nm |
| Method | ICUMSA Method GS6-7 |
| Measuring ranges | 0 mmol/kg beet to 199.9 mmol/kg beet (K and Na) |
| Sensitivity | 0.1 mmol/kg beet (K and Na) |
| Accuracy | 1.5 % or 0.5 mmol/kg beet, whichever is greater |
| Data ports | RS232 serial interface port |
| Fuel | Pure propane or mix of pure propane/butane gas at 50 mbar (0.73 psi) |
| Compressed air | Dust- and oil-free, 2 bar to 4 bar (28 psi to 58 psi) |
| Testamin 5 double-beam photometer for determination of α-amino nitrogen by the “Blue Number Method,”, capable of analyzing lead-clarified and aluminum-clarified sugar beet extracts | |
| Principle of operation | Double-beam filter photometer with automatic compensation of sample color by measuring the difference of relative transmittance at 610 nm in the measuring and reference channel |
| Method | Method GS6-5, Blue Number Method |
| Light source | LED lamp Average lifetime: 100000 hours |
| Measuring range | 0 mmol to 100.0 mmol α-amino nitrogen/kg beet |
| Sensitivity | 0.1 mmol α-amino nitrogen/kg beet |
| Accuracy | ±0.5 mmol α-amino nitrogen/kg beet |
| Sample cells | Two flow-through type cells made of stainless steel Length: 40 mm One cell in the measuring channel, the other cell in the reference channel |
| Data processing and control | |
| Hardware specifications | Upon request |
| Software | BeetLab standard operating program for Betalyser with the choice of three menu-selectable methods for computing sugar beet quality data:
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Standards
ICUMSA
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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E-Book - Field Guide to Food and Feed Testing Application Reports
