Unit Operation: Blending

Developed specifically for real time blend monitoring, the ePAT 801 is a flourescence spectroscopy PAT analyser, complimentary with Expo's NIR spectroscopy analyser range.

The measuring head is configured for convenient, non-contact analysis with a standard focal distance of 18 mm. Essential for blend monitoring in a manufacturing environment, the ePAT801 is powered by "hot swap" batteries and data acquisition is triggered by the blender's rotation.

Multiple source options for single wavelength excitation coupled with high speed spectroscopy provides a complete emission spectrum.

Fast data acquisition and real time analysis ensures the complete blending process is monitored whilst an on board buffer maintains the integrity of the data.

Outline Specification of ePAT801 Blend Monitoring System

Source Options	280nm and 365nm
Spectral Range	300nm - 1000nm
Spectral Resolution	5nm
Data Acquisition Time	Typical 100ms
Power	Hot Swappable batteries
Battery Life	5 hours
Optional Power	110/240VAC
Optional Power	12VDC
Sampling Interface	Non-contact
Sampling Area	6mm diameter nominal spot size
Working Distance	18mm
Enclosure	cGMP, IP65, and NEMA 4x
Communication	Wireless 802.11g with WPA security and an optional direct Ethernet connection
Compliant Software	Full Instrument control by Expo's NovaPAC software Calibration and Chemometrics by Expo's NovaMath package NovaPAC incorporates a full bi directional OPC server

Accessories

IP65 Battery Charger for the "Hot Swap" units. Simultaneously charges 2 batteries with charge level indication.

Blender window technology developed for NIR blending is compatible with the Fluorescence measurement system. Flush installation is essential for successful operation

Accommodating the Battery Charger and a Calibration Module, the Calibration Workstation is an IP65 compliant unit, fully acceptable in Process areas, allowing safe storage and transportation of the spectrometer module as well as offering calibration and validation functions.