PALM OIL TESTER

Description

PalmOil Tester: analyzer for crude and refined palm oil
PalmOil Tester is a simple and accurate testing system that, within a few minutes, enables to determine Free Fatty Acid (FFA), Peroxide Value (PV), DOBI, Iodine Value, Anisidine Value (AnV) & Carotene in raw and refined palm oil.

Thanks to its simplicity and reliability, PalmOil Tester is used by palm oil producers in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesian, Nigeria etc. during all production stages: in the oil mills where the fruit is crushed, in refineries, during acceptance, during storage and when the finished product is sold.

The innovative characteristics have made PalmOil Tester very popular among worldwide food industries that use palm oil as ingredient.
The System
The analytical system includes:

A Photometric Analyzer with solid state emitters (LEDs) and reading and incubation cells thermostated at 37° C.
A Kit of pre-vialed, disposable reagents with a low toxicity developed by the research laboratories of CDR and a 12-month shelf-life.
Pipettes to simplify the collection of the samples.
Print Manager: software that enables the connection of the analyzer to the PC in order to store and print the results of the tests.
Operator’s manual and functional illustrated sheets.

The Analysis
PalmOil Tester is able to test raw palm oil and Kernel Palm Oil and provides the following information:

Free Fatty Acids 1 minute
Peroxide Value 4 minutes
DOBI & Carotene 6 minutes
Iodine Value 2 minutes
p-Anisidine Value 2 minutes
This system significantly reduces testing time because it enables to test up to 16 samples simultaneously, which means that it is possible to perform 80 FFA tests, 70 Peroxide Value tests, 40 Iodine Value tests and 40 p-Anisidine Value tests in an hour.2

Simple Methods
PalmOilTester analytical methods are simpler and faster as compared to traditional ones. Tests can be performed in a few simple steps:

Heat the palm oil, which is solid at room temperature.
Select the parameter to measure from the menu: the system automatically selects the correct wavelength.
Use the supplied pipette to add the correct volume of reagent and sample, then mix.
Follow the displayed instructions.
The result is automatically calculated in a few minutes, displayed and printed by means of the on-board printer.
No Technical Support and Maintenance Expenses
Unlike NIR systems or other photometric systems, this system does not require regular calibrations: it is supplied pre-calibrated, although the calibration parameters can be changed quickly and simply.
The system does not require costly spare parts: the analyser uses LED luminous sources and does not therefore require the maintenance that is usually needed for photometers with tungsten luminous filaments. The absence of moving parts eliminates the risk of damages.
In Line with Reference Methods

Solid Documentation
PalmOilTester is supplied with a DVD that contains videos of the methods, which are useful to learn quickly how to perform the tests and obtain the most accurate results.

SPECIFICATION:

Technical Specifications
System: 6-channel photometer with temperature controlled at 37° C
Measurement: solid state opto-electronic devices
Photometric range: 0,0-2,3 Abs; (0,0-4,0 Abs) ampl
Outputs: 1 connection for host PC, 1 connection for sw update
Overall weight: 2,5 Kg
Overall dimensions: 315 mm x 190 mm x 165 mm
Power supply: 12V dc
Absorption: 1,4A max
Environmental operating conditions: the system and its accessories can be used at room temperatures ranging from 15° C to 35° C and with a relative humidity of 20% – 90% without condensation.
Reference Standards
EN 50081/1. Electromagnetic compatibility: emission – residential environments – light industry.
EN 55022. A Measurement of radio disturbances on IT equipment.
EN 50082/2 Suscettività elettromagnetica irradiata e indotta.
ENV 50140 Electromagnetic compatibility: immunity test in presence of radiated electromagnetic RM fields.

ANALYTICAL KITS:

Analysis	N.Tests	Range
Free Fatty Acids Low	100 10	Palm Oil: 0,01 – 0,54% Palmitic Acid
		Palm Kernel Oil: 0,01 – 0,45% lauric acid
Free Fatty Acids High	100 10	1 – 12,57% Palmitic Acid
		Palm Kernel Oil: 1 – 10,60% lauric acid
Peroxide Value	100 10	Refined Oil:0,1 – 25,4 meqO2/Kg
		Raw Oil: 0,5 – 0,5 meqO2/Kg
DOBI & Carotene	100	DOBI 0,1 – 20
		Carotene 0,1 – 862,26 ppm of ß-carotene
p-Anisidine Value	100	0,5 – 100 AnV
Iodine Value	100 10	2 – 100 I.V.