Application Case | GY1000 Online Non-Contact Infrared Moisture Meter in Distiller's Grain Fermentation

Optosky's near-infrared spectroscopy instrument series includes handheld inspection devices, laboratory testing equipment, and on-site testing tools, fully leveraging the advantages of near-infrared technology in rapid, non-destructive, and accurate detection. These instruments are applied in smart agriculture, water quality testing, food safety, public safety, industrial inspection, and other fields. This edition focuses on the application of the GY1000 Online Non-Contact Infrared Moisture Meter in distiller's grain moisture measurement, demonstrating how it supports the fermentation process for alcoholic beverage manufacturers.

01  Application Overview

Application Direction: Moisture Measurement of Distiller's Grain to Control the Fermentation Process

In alcoholic beverage production, the moisture content of distiller's grain is a critical parameter affecting fermentation efficiency and product quality. Traditional contact-based detection methods not only suffer from low efficiency and inability to achieve continuous online monitoring but also easily cause sample damage, affecting raw material quality. Additionally, detection data is subject to delay, preventing timely feedback to the production control stage, resulting in lagging process adjustments that can impact aroma and yield.

The GY1000 Online Non-Contact Infrared Moisture Meter employs a non-contact, non-destructive real-time dynamic detection mode, overcoming the efficiency bottlenecks and sample damage issues of traditional detection methods. With a high-speed response capability of 25ms, it captures moisture changes in real time during the conveying and mixing of distiller's grain, providing accurate data instantly to the production control system for rapid adjustment of fermentation conditions.

02  Application Cases

03  Product Introduction

In complex brewery production environments, the GY1000, with its IP65 protection rating and stainless steel housing, reliably withstands humid, high-dust conditions, ensuring 24/7 online operation. Its unique four-wavelength, eight-beam optical path design effectively eliminates interference caused by variations in the surface condition of distiller's grain, achieving measurement accuracy of less than 0.3% (absolute mean) and repeatability of less than 0.1%, far exceeding industry standards. Equipped with a PBS infrared detector, dynamic dark current correction, and digital filtering technology, the GY1000 delivers stable and reliable data even in high-temperature, high-humidity environments.

The GY1000 is available in two models: high moisture content (GY1000-H) and conventional moisture content (GY1000-L), covering different fermentation stages from wet to semi-dry distiller's grain. With a high-definition touchscreen for real-time display and 30-day data storage, operators can easily trace the process history. It supports Ethernet, Modbus TCP communication, or 0-20mA analog signals for networking and integration with other industrial equipment, enhancing production intelligence.

In practical applications, the GY1000 has not only significantly improved moisture detection efficiency and data accuracy for breweries but also reduced manual testing costs and raw material waste. Precise moisture control ensures that each batch of distiller's grain ferments under optimal conditions, producing more consistent and aromatic finished products.

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