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FAST Trac

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Introduction
The FAST Trac system is a second-generation NMR technology designed for rapid and accurate moisture and fat analysis in low-moisture samples. It addresses limitations of traditional methods like NIR and Karl-Fischer, offering a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative.

System Specifications
The system is designed for analyzing low-moisture samples such as powders and snacks, with a moisture range up to 12% and a fat range from 0.1% to 99.9%, both with a resolution of 0.01%. It includes a keypad with menu-driven software, a balance with 0.001g readability, and storage for 100 methods and 300 results. The system features a 17” touch-screen display and multiple accessory ports.

Instrument Dimensions and Requirements
The FAST Trac Magnet measures 14 in x 14 in x 13 in and weighs 110 lbs, while the Processor is 12 in x 13 in x 16 in and weighs 37 lbs. It operates within a temperature range of 15 °C to 30 °C and requires a power supply of 100-240 V with a maximum power of 800 VA.

Technology and Performance
Utilizing second-generation NMR technology, the system provides results in 2 minutes, offering more accuracy and robustness than NIR without costly calibration maintenance. It features an intuitive touch-screen interface and allows easy transfer of methods between units.

Sample Preparation and Analysis
The system uses a proprietary thermoplastic polymer tube optimized for CEM’s QuickPrep Technology, allowing rapid sample conditioning and analysis. NMR technology measures moisture and fat throughout the sample, unaffected by additives, color, or granularity.

Comparison with Other Techniques
Compared to NIR and first-generation NMR, the FAST Trac system offers faster test times, requires fewer samples for method development, and does not need calibration maintenance. It provides a comprehensive analysis by measuring the bulk of the sample.

Applications and Benefits
The system is versatile for various dry food products, including dairy powders and pet food. It optimizes drying time, ingredient adjustments, and cost savings. Recognized by the AOAC for direct fat content measurement, it provides more accurate results than indirect methods.

Conclusion
The FAST Trac system offers a robust, efficient, and accurate solution for moisture and fat analysis, suitable for various production environments. It reduces the need for extensive calibration and maintenance, providing reliable results quickly and efficiently.

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System Specifications Moisture Range Up to 12% in powders, chips, snacks, cookies and dry pet food 0.01% resolution 0.1% to 99.9% in powders, chips, snacks, cookies and dry pet food 0.01% resolution Data Entry Keypad with menu-driven software Balance Capacity Program/Data Storage Standard Software Software with proprietary algarithms 17” Flat panel, glass capacitance touch-screen Accessory Ports Printer (optional) Instrument Dimensions FAST Trac Magnet FAST Trac Processor 12 in (w) x 13 in (d) x 16 in (h) 30 cm (w) x 33 cm (d) x 41 cm (h) Processor may be located up to 9’8” (3 m) away from the magnet. Weight FAST Trac Magnet FAST Trac Processor Temperature must be maintained between 15 °C and 30 °C. For optimum stability and performance, the ambient temperature should not vary more than 5 °C/day. Current Voltage 800 VA maximum. UPS recommended, if power is not reliable. FAST Trac Magnet & Processor Power Conditioner Requirements Pulse Power 300 W nominal. Pulse times variable in 100 ns increments, Transmit and receive phases selectable 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. Nominal 90° pulse imes 3 ms (10 mm probe) and 4.5 ms (18 mm probe) Permanent, thermally stabilized, 0.55 T (23.4 MHz proton) Patents 6,548,303 6,548,604 7,125,721 7,220,591, Additional worldwide patents pending © 2012, CEM Corporation. FAST TracTM is a trademark of CEM Corporation. CEM Corporation P.O. Box 200 Matthews, NC 28106 United States Tel: (800) 726-3331 [USA & Canada] Tel: (704) 821-7015 Fax: (704) 821-7894 e-mail: [email protected] www.cem.com FRANCE CEM mWave S.A.S. Immeuble Ariane Domaine Technologique de Saclay 4, rue Rene’ Razel 91892 ORSAY Cedex Tel: (33-1) 69 35 57 80 e-mail: [email protected] www.cemfrance.fr Carl-Friedrich-Gauss -Str. 9 47475 Kamp-Lintfort Tel: (49) 2842-9644-0 Fax: (49) 2842-9644-11 e-mail: [email protected] www.cem.de IRELAND CEM Technology (Ireland) Ltd Sky Business Centre 9a Plato Business Park Damastown Dublin 15 Tel +353 (0)1 885 1752 Fax +353 (0)1 885 1601 Email: [email protected] www.cemmicrowave.co.uk Via Dell’ Artigianato, 6/8 24055 Cologno al Serio (Bg) Tel: (39) 35-896224 Fax: (39) 35-891661 e-mail: [email protected] www.cemmicroonde.it 5-8-8 Shinjuku Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-0022 Tel: +03-5368-2507 Fax: +03-5368-2508 e-mail: [email protected] www.cemjapan.jp UNITED KINGDOM CEM Microwave Technology Ltd. 2 Middle Slade Buckingham Industrial Park Buckingham MK18 1WA Tel: (44) 1280-822873 Fax: (44) 1280-822342 e-mail: [email protected] www.cemmicrowave.co.uk

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Touch Screen Interface The FAST Trac can be operated using the built-in controls on a touch-screen interface. The simple interface is easy to learn and use. Follow on screeen instructions to quickly prepare a sample and place it in the FAST Trac. Moisture and Fat results are displayed at the end of the rapid test. FAST Trac Fast, Accurate Moisture & Fat Analysis for Low-Moisture Samples Roll the sample and place it in a Trac Tube. Insert into the NMR chamber for analysis. Ideal for pet foods, dairy powders, snack foods, and other dry products, CEM’s new FAST Trac System makes NMR analysis of...

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What is NMR & How Does It Work? Rapid Analysis Moisture and Fat Determinations in only 2 minutes NMR qualifies moisture, fats, and oils in samples and eliminates the need for time-consuming extractions and solvents, long inaccurate oven drying, and chemical tests. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is the same technique as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), which has been widely used in the medical profession for years to image the human body. Test Precision to 0.01% High Level of Accuracy Simple Touch Screen User Interface CEM combines a rapid preconditioning with a proprietary NMR technique to...

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Interference-Free Moisture Technology* Traditional NMR has been used previously to measure bound moisture in dry products using the well-known Hahn-Echo pulse sequence. However, this type of analysis is difficult to use on samples with even a small fat range. This is because a partial relaxation of fat can occur during the Spin Echo, which can lead to interference with the moisture determination. Therefore, traditional NMR systems can be unreliable for moisture determination, if even a slight fat variation in analyzed samples is present. Up to 1,000 samples for calibration or 3? Does infrared...

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Touch Screen Interface The FAST Trac can be operated using the built-in controls on a touch-screen interface. The simple interface is easy to learn and use. Follow on screeen instructions to quickly prepare a sample and place it in the FAST Trac. Moisture and fat results are displayed at the end of the rapid test. FAST Trac Fast, Accurate Moisture & Fat Analysis for Low-Moisture Samples Roll the sample and place it in a Trac Tube. Insert into the NMR chamber for analysis. Ideal for pet foods, dairy powders, snack foods, and other dry products, CEM’s new FAST Trac System makes NMR analysis of...

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