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The new ZEISS spectrometer system
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Trust needs reliability – quality needs ZEISSCorona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

The real challenge for the food industry
is to offer a product with consistent

Our challenge was to develop a measuring systemtechnology. Therefore, with the new Corona processthat efﬁciently inspects all relevant quality param-we can provide our customers with a complete

eters in-line and enables the optimal control of thespectrometer system which ﬁts the workﬂows of thequality using raw materials which areproduction process. The new Corona process

food industry perfectly.

themselves subject to ongoing natural

measures quality parameters with ZEISS precisionﬂuctuations.

while additionally setting standards for economic

The new Corona process and the InProcess

efﬁciency, reliability and handling. Having oversystem software allows to control your process

twenty years of experience in the measuring andcost-efﬁciently and to the highest quality

analysis of processes, ZEISS is one of the world’s

standards. To us, this is the meaning of ZEISS

leading manufacturers for in-line measurement

engineering.
2For the highest demands: Corona process

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Consistent high quality is an absolutemust in complex processes. However,
the requirements in the production
environments are extremely high.

In order to ensure proﬁtable production, process

Therefore, your manufacturing processes – andCorona process provides a sustainable

inspections and optimization take on major impor-costs – are under control at all times. The careful

complete solution comprising a spectrometertance. The new Corona process enables the perfectuse of resources and the avoidance of waste aresystem, calibration and intuitive software

coordination of your process steps and allows to getalso important factors in terms of the environ-which is optimally tailored to your workﬂow.

the maximum beneﬁt out of the raw materials used,mental scorecard. The new Corona process allows

We guarantee precision, highly comfortablewith minimal consumption of resources – especiallyto put your economic and environmental claims

use and reliability.

energy and water.

into practice.

3Where quality plays the leading role: Corona process

Corona process

Meat products

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

Useanalysis on the mixer

Use

process and ﬁnal inspection

Use

analysis during blanching

Products

sausage meat for various types ofProducts

raw milk, whey, milk and whey

Productspeas, beans, broccoli, etc.

sausage, minced meat
Parameters fat, lean meat, water, salt›Introduction

Resultcompliance with formulas and legal
limit values›

Applications›Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Dairy products

powder, butter, etc.
Parameters fat, protein, moisture, fat-free dry mass
Resultprocess optimization, consistent

Vegetables

Parameters degree of doneness, color
Resultshortening of process time,
waste reduction

product quality, waste reduction

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Corona process

Potato products

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

Use

process control

Use

analysis during roasting

Productsfries, potato chips, potato-based

Products

coffee beansﬁnished products

Parameters degree of roasting and color

Parameters color, moisture, fat, starch, salt›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Resultprocess optimization,

CoffeeResultTobaccooptimization and control of roastingUse

inspection of incoming goods,optimization and control of themanufacturing process

Products

process and of the desired quality

raw tobacco, ﬁne cut, raw tobacco
powdershortening of process time, reduction

Parameters moisture, nicotine, sugarof energy consumptionResultquality of raw materials, adherence
to formula, increased productivity,traceability

5Reliable at every stage: Corona process

Corona process

To ensure a consistent process ﬂow, the entire

Therefore, it can be used at every stage in theyour process ﬂow very simply using one complete

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

process must be monitored at all stages.

production facility and plant control where quality

system. The new Corona process works at every

The new Corona process is designed in such ais relevant – without the need for a laborious inte-stage with the highest precision and ensures yourway that it can take on a very broad range ofgration process. Rather than using different systems

process quality.

measurement tasks.

and technologies, you can now monitor and control›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Incoming goods
Quality analysis of
the raw materials

Process
Formula monitoring, process monitoring,ﬁnal destination during product preparation

Final inspection
Monitoring and inspectionof the ﬁnished productWaste disposal
Evaluation of waste/
residual materialse.g.: moisture, nicotine and sugar
content of raw tobacco

e.g.: degree of doneness of vegetables; dry matter, protein
and fat content of milk products; composition ofmixtures (e.g. sausage, sausage meat, dough)e.g.: color of baked goods, moisture
content and color of ﬂour andother dry products

e.g.: dry matter andresidual fat content inoil cakes

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Fully equipped to provide top performance: Corona process

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

ZEISS ProcessAssist®
More in-process reliability›Introduction›

Applications

Automatic internal referencing depending on
environmental conditions›

Measuring points

Automatic monitoring of bulb function and automatic
switching to the second full-power bulb›

Benefits

Automatic compensation of sample distance inﬂuenceeven when sample heights vary dramatically›Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Automatic warning when limit values are exceeded

Developed with the competence and years

Corona process one of the safest complete spec-results regardless of the sample height, tempera-of experience of ZEISS in process technology,

trometer systems. The quality parameters whichture, air humidity or vibrations. If necessary,Corona process is the most intelligent complete

are relevant for your process can be measured evenit also controls internal referencing. To avoid down

spectrometer system for the food industry.

more comfortably using the ZEISS ProcessAssist ®.

time, bulb functioning is also monitored automatically. If a bulb fails, the second full-power bulb is

It meets all necessary requirements at thehighest level.

Corona process warns you if critical limit values aredeployed immediately and the Corona process

being exceeded and a reaction is required immedi-can continue its tasks uninterrupted.

Perfectly coordinated components combined

ately. The automatic logging of the environmental

with new ZEISS ProcessAssist ® systems makeconditions always ensures reliable measuring

7Guaranteed process reliability: Corona process

Corona process

Every process is different and has its own very

With its compact build, Corona process may be

At a distance of 80 to 600 mm from the sample,

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

unique conditions – some of which may beeasily integrated into any technological process.

it measures with the same accuracy all the time.

extreme. However, for the new Corona process

The optics, spectrometer, electronics and referencing

This is unaffected by temperature ﬂuctuations

this is not a problem. The large spectral range

are all located in the same housing together withfrom – 10 to + 50 °C. Corona process is protectedwhich covers the visible and the near infrared

the measurement head, so that only one installation

against shock and vibrations and delivers analysis

range enables a broad spectrum of applications.

site is required. Since there is no need to use lightdata reliably in all process environments. The bulbs

guides, inﬂuencing and losses do not occur.

have a total service life of 20,000 hours – making

Thanks to its stainless steel housing, Corona process

them ﬁt for continuous operation for two years.

not only looks good, it also meets all hygiene

In addition, the new Corona process requires

requirements. This measuring system boasts

remarkably little maintenance.

›››

Introduction
Applications
Measuring points

excellent longterm stability and does not require›Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›Support›

Spectrometer systems

frequent external calibration.

NONSENSITIVETO DISTANCE

IP SAFETY
CLASS 67

INTERNAL
REFERENCING

BULBS WITH 20k h.
SERVICE LIFETEMPERATURERESISTANT – 10 °C

TEMPERATURERESISTANT + 50 °C

SHOCK & VIBRATION PROTECTED

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Perfectly conﬁgured: Corona process

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›Support›

Spectrometer systems

SpectrometerHousing• plane grating spectrometer (PGS)• stainless steel housing according to hygiene standards• monolithic miniature spectrometer (MMS)• IP67, ATEX zone 21/22• internal referencing• simple and customized assembly

ProbeInterfaces• non-sensitive to distance variation• innovative plug design• redundant halogen lamp

• ethernet, digital ins and outs,
24 V power supply
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The name says it all: InProcess

Corona process

The user interface is based on touchscreen-

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry

optimized icon menus and seems familiar tousers even at ﬁrst sight. It features intuitive,effective software design with clear structuresand differentiated user management.

›Introduction
Individual sequences, calculations and representa-›

Applications

tion forms can be conﬁgured based on personalrequirements. An OPC interface is available for›Measuring points

each InProcess installation. This enables easy
integration into your process and/or overarching›

Benefits

software. InProcess additionally provides an open
software interface and supports calibrations›Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›Support›

Spectrometer systems

created using standard chemometric software, e.g.
Grams, Unscrambler or Ucal.

10Simple, intuitive, efﬁcient: InProcess

Corona process

GeneralMeasurement

Measuring history

The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry• available in various languages (English, French,• the measurement can be displayed as spectrum,• access to all historic measuring andGerman, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), otherlanguages to follow• more than one spectrometer can be controlled›Introduction

simultaneously• support of calibrations (chemometric models)›Applications

created using standard chemometric software
such as GRAMS, Unscrambler or UCAL

›Measuring points• ﬁlter function for the elimination of implausible
spectra››value or trend• automatic warning when limit values areexceeded (deﬁnition of limit values and warningreferencing results• data export of spectra, measurement values
and sample informationlevels)• measurement can be started automaticallyDiagnostics• use of pre-deﬁned products or creation of user’s• completion of a self-test for inspection ofown products as desired• creation of user’s own measuring runs,calculations and views

spectrometer’s functionality• simple provision of all important information
regarding servicing at the touch of a button

Benefits
Technology

User management

Integration• setup of individual user groups with different• communication via OPC for integration intoaccess levels›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

production line control• control of events via digital ins/outs

11Technical speciﬁcations

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›Technology›

Software›Technical specifications›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Corona process
Usable spectral range

380 nm – 1650 nm

Spectral resolution (half width at tenth maximum)≤ 10 nmWavelength accuracy≤ 1.0 nmMeasuring distance

80 mm – 600 mm

Large measuring spot

> 30 mm

Light source, service life of bulb

2 halogen bulbs (1 redundant), each 10,000 h

Housing size W x H x D

360 x 160 x 220 mm³

Weight15 kg

Protection class

IP67, ATEX zone 21/ 22

Operating temperature– 10 °C to + 50 °C

Warm-up time

< 30 min12

Support for your customized solution as well: ZEISS service

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›Introduction›Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›Support

Our dedicated team of sales and service

What we offer:

Protect your investment and ask for a service

employees who are at your disposal in our sub-• solutions that are tailored to your needs

agreement that is tailored to your needs.

sidiaries and our well-structured global dealer• customized optimization and extension ofThis allows to ensure optimal performance andnetwork enables fast and expert support andyour systems through personal consultation

lengthens your ZEISS product’s service life.

assistance. Global ZEISS service offers ﬂexible• expert on-site support

Thus, your ZEISS product will guarantee reliable

on-site support via telephone or Internet.

• remote support via telephone, email andand precise results year after year, day in, day out.

Internet• promptness ensured through the optimal
deployment planning of our experienced
employees›

Spectrometer systems• customized maintenance and service
agreements

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Superior in process: ZEISS spectrometer systems

Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer systemfor the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

SupportCorona extreme

Corona Plus Remote

MCS 600• compact NIR in-line spectrometer to measure• wide range of spectrometer modules• rack system for maximum demands

ingredients• measurement directly in material ﬂow(contact probe)• high measuring frequency due to optimized
optical design• simple system integration through intuitive
software design›

Spectrometer systems• also available with embedded-PC

from 380 nm to 2150 nm• process suited with protective housing• highly sensitive• maximum ﬂexibility• excellent linearity, low noise• wide wave length range of bulb and spectrometer• probes with light guides for difﬁcult to accessinstallation sites• can be used ﬂexibly

modules (from 195 nm to 2150 nm)• compatible with all ﬁbre-coupled probes(transmission, reﬂection, ATR, etc.)• robust housing• compatible with InProcess software• 100 % process-suited• high-end electronics

Further information

Further information• dust- and water-proof and protected against
powerful jets of water• IP67 and ATEX Zone 21/22 protection class• stainless steel housing optional
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Corona process
The new ZEISS
spectrometer system
for the food industry›

Introduction›

Applications›

Measuring points›

Benefits›

Technology›

Software›Technical speciﬁcations›

Support›Spectrometer systems

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
Optical Sensor Systems
07740 Jena, Germany
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:+ 49 (0) 3641 64-2838+ 49 (0) 3641 64-2485
info.oss@zeiss.de

www.zeiss.com/corona-process