Polispec NIR Inline Non-contact
Non-contact NIR spectrophotometer (900–1700 nm) for continuous monitoring of product composition and properties on moving flows. Ideal for installation above conveyor belts, it enables in-line NIR analysis without interfering with the process and with minimal maintenance.
Operating in the 900–1700 nm range, it enables continuous monitoring of composition, moisture, and product properties automatically and without interfering with production.
Angular reflectance measurement is designed for installation above conveyor belts or continuous lines, on flows of granules, powders, or solids where direct contact with the product is not possible or not desired. The non-invasive configuration also allows integration on existing lines without significant changes to the plant layout.
It is an ideal solution for in-line quality control in the food, feed, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors, where real-time analytical data helps reduce variability, detect process deviations, and improve production continuity.
| Spectrum | NIR (900–1700 nm) |
| Measurement mode | Non-contatto |
| Installation | In-line |
| Measurement | Reflectance |
| Sensor | InGaAs 256 pixels, cooled |
| Measurement geometry | Angular diffuse/0° |
| Protection rating | IP65 |
Every NIR analysis becomes truly useful when the data is acquired, managed, communicated, and made actionable. For this reason, ITPhotonics has developed a native software ecosystem, designed as an integral part of the hardware rather than an accessory component.
Polidata, Poliprocess, CMM/CME, and SP3Manager are distinct yet complementary modules, designed to meet different operational needs: from at-line measurement to calibration management, up to in-line integration with PLCs, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
Instrument and software thus form a single technological hub that transforms NIR spectroscopy into concrete operational data, useful for quality control, process optimization, and chemometric model development.
Polidata is the native software developed to guide operators through every phase of mobile or at-line workflows. From instrument configuration and sample collection to advanced reporting, it offers complete system control without requiring complex IT skills.
It manages two distinct operating modes: analysis mode, for immediate measurement and sample comparison, and sample collection mode, for building calibration datasets and structured management of measurement sessions.
All analyses are stored in a searchable local database, with a complete history by product, batch, and operator. Reports are fully customizable in both content and layout, and data can be exported in major formats (CSV, DAT, PDF, XML) for integration with other management systems.
Key features:
- Complete instrument control in analysis and sample collection modes
- Historical analysis database with search filters by product, batch, date, and operator
- Customizable reporting
- Multi-format export (CSV, DAT, PDF, XML)
- Intuitive touchscreen interface designed for practical field and laboratory use
Poliprocess is the software module developed for in-line applications and the integration of Polispec instruments within production machinery and plants. More than a simple management interface, it operates as a true industrial connectivity platform, capable of transforming spectral data into control signals directly usable by automation systems.
It natively integrates the main industrial communication protocols — Modbus TCP (client and server), ISO over TCP (Siemens S7), OPC-UA Server, ISOBUS, CANBUS, and Analog Output — ensuring compatibility with PLCs, SCADA, and supervision systems present in the plant.
Dedicated datalogger modules enable continuous measurement recording with timestamps, alarm management, and quality threshold configuration. It is the ideal solution to transform the spectrophotometer into an active and intelligent node in the process control network.
Key features:
- Modbus TCP (client and server), ISO over TCP / Siemens S7, OPC-UA Server
- ISOBUS, CANBUS, Analog Output, and additional protocols upon request
- ntegrated datalogger with timestamp, alarm management, and quality thresholds
- Compatible with major PLCs, SCADA, and supervision systems
- Parameter and calibration curve configuration directly from the software
CMM (Calibration Model Manager) and CME (Calibration Model Editor) are software packages dedicated to the management, standardization, and protection of chemometric calibration models.
A critical aspect in industrial spectral applications is the compatibility between models developed with third-party software, such as SensoLogic or Ucal, and the instrument’s operating software. The CMM/CME system solves this issue: through specific ADKs for Polidata and Poliprocess, it makes calibration models directly usable within the Polispec ecosystem, regardless of the suite in which they were originally developed.
In addition to full compatibility, the package manages model standardization strategies, calibration data encryption for intellectual property protection, the implementation of calculated parameters, and multilingual support.
Key features:
- Compatibility with chemometric models developed using third-party suites
- Dedicated ADKs for integration with Polidata and Poliprocess
- Management of model standardization strategies across different instruments
- Encryption of calibration models for intellectual property protection
- Implementation of calculated parameters and multilingual support
SP3Manager is the application dedicated to raw spectral data management. It is the reference tool for those working directly with spectra generated by Polispec systems, such as researchers, data scientists, and laboratory technicians, who need to access information in a flexible and structured way.
The system enables the acquisition, visualization, and analysis of spectra, the construction and organization of calibration datasets, and the export of spectral files into the most common formats for processing with third-party chemometric software.
It is the essential starting point for developing new analytical models: from collecting reference spectra to creating balanced and representative datasets, SP3Manager supports the entire calibration development workflow, making the process reproducible and traceable.
Key features:
- Import, visualization, and analysis of spectra generated by Polispec instruments
- Construction and organization of structured calibration datasets
- Export in various formats (CSV, JCAMP-DX, SPC, etc.) for processing with third-party software
- Traceable workflow for the development and validation of new chemometric models
- Reference tool for R&D, laboratories, and product development teams
These are complemented by specific accessories that expand the instrument’s operating modes, allowing it to be used also in at-line and portable configurations.
This modularity allows the solution to be configured according to specific operational needs: from continuous in-line monitoring to decentralized quality control.
All accessories are developed to ensure high standards of reliability, stability, and measurement repeatability, even under variable process conditions.
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