Fat Analysis X-ray for Precise Inline Fat Measurement – FA3/C

The FA3/C provides inline fat measurement and contaminant detection of packaged meat products in cardboard cartons, plastic crates and vacuum-packed blocks.

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100% Inspection of Red Meat

Eagle’s FA3/C inline fat analysis x-ray machine use DEXA to discriminate between fat and lean portions of 100% of product throughput, providing Chemical Lean (CL) measurements to better than +/- 1CL accuracy. The FA3/C is hygienically constructed to sanitary design and operates at industry throughputs in excess of 2,400 packages per hour. The system simultaneously performs the following inline product integrity checks with no degradation in inspection performance at full throughput:

Contaminant detection
Protein calculations
Fat analysis
Moisture calculations of the meat
Chemical lean
Mass measurement

FA3/C Fat Analysis X-Ray Machine Specifications

FA3/C

Inspection Coverage

433 mm wide at the belt, 433 mm wide at the top of aperture; 229 mm overall height
Inspection Modes

Simultaneous inspection modes for contaminant, chemical lean (CL) value, mass measurement with statistics
User Interface & Operating System

15″ TFT color touch screen; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB with Eagle SimulTask™ 4 PRO Control & Imaging Software; TeamViewer™ service tool for remote machine diagnostics & product set-up services
Conveyor Size

598 mm (23.5″) wide belt by 1800 mm (70.9″) long; Homogenous food-grade urethane non-wicking friction-drive – sanitizable to microbiological levels using standard meat-industry sanitation protocols
Reject Mechanism

Dual guided-rod push arm with 450 mm (17.7”) stroke and 152 mm (6”) square pad – unit mounted on
separate free-standing device
Speed Range

24 meters per minute (78 fpm) to 36.6 meters per minute (120 fpm)
X-ray Power

Single vertical beam; 140W (140kV, 1mA)
Detector Resolution

1.6 mm DEXA™ dual energy
Communication

(2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) Ethernet 10/100/1000 mbps port, (1) RS232 serial port; (1) EtherNet/IP Fieldbus or OPC-UA interface port optional
IP Rating & Machine Finish

IP69 Standard; Type 304 Stainless Steel, #4 surface finish less than 32u-inch RA
Radiation Safety

X-ray emissions <1 uS/hr; compliant to 21 CFR 1020.40, 21 CFR 179.21, & EURATOM ER nationalized standards
Electrical Safety

Compliant with CAT-3 (EN954), PLd (EN13849) safety circuits with system visualization
Thermal Management

1°C (34°F) to 21°C (70°F), Internal Precision Thermal Management System featuring a combination of
a high-reliability/energy-saving heat exchanger for cabinet temperature control with a dedicated x-ray
detector critical temperature controller
Operating Range

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 25% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing
Power Requirements

230 VAC +/-10% Single Phase 50/60 Hz, 16A fused coso 0.9
Options & Accessories

Multilane operation, reject bins; reject verify & bin full sensors; audible & visual alarms; EtherNet/IP or OPC-UA interface; TraceServer™ data collection software; bar code scanners, parts cart for cleaning, RECON™ rework station, remote user interface, marquee data display, hazard based risk assessment

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Can You Guarantee Your Chemical Lean Values?

Meat analysis has seen significant advancements, making it crucial for processors to quickly and accurately measure chemical lean (CL) and fat content in trimmings and ground beef, while maintaining food safety and quality. This white paper examines Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), a leading technology for chemical lean conformance, offering meat processors valuable insights to succeed in a competitive global market. Read the white paper to enhance your operations and improve fat analysis.

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Accurate measurements from Eagle’s inline fat analysis machines are at the heart of a complete system.

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Our PXT™ dual energy photon-counting technology, combined with SimulTask™ PRO image analysis software, delivers high-resolution images and real-time analysis in just one-tenth of a second, setting a new standard in detecting bones and contaminants. Eagle Product Inspection focuses on developing advanced x-ray analysis solutions for superior product inspection.

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Exclusive to Eagle, this radically enhanced dual energy detector captures more detailed information about a product than previously possible. When this product information is instantly processed by Eagle’s advanced image analysis software, SimulTask™ PRO, you’ll see higher resolution images, an increase in detection accuracy and significantly reduced false reject rates.

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Material Discrimination X-ray, MDX is Eagle’s original dual energy technology that provides better detection for objects that show a very small x-ray absorption variation. Dense foreign bodies in dense products are more easily detected using MDX compared to single energy detectors.

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The Eagle TraceServer™ x-ray software program records valuable production data and machine status information from one or more of Eagle’s x-ray machines and consolidates it into a single centralized database. This intelligent software provides companies with due-diligence capabilities to enhance product traceability and overall quality assurance.

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Fat Measurement

Check 100% of fresh and frozen meat, packaged or unpackaged, in real-time with precise chemical lean values to better than +/- 1 CL.

Bone Detection

Find and reject harmful bone fragments, 2 mm or less, in various meat and seafood applications.

Contaminant Detection

UPSHOT™ enables meat to be scanned from the bottom with detectors over the product further enhancing precise detection.

Mass Measurement

Mass and weight measurement with x-ray technology provides an additional layer of process control and due diligence to ensure a high-quality.

Dual Energy

Dual energy enhances traditional x-ray inspection and allows for the detection of materials previously unseen by single energy x-ray.

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5 benefits of FA for Incoming Meat Inspection

Learn common challenges that meat processors encounter with fat content variability, which can significantly affect product quality, regulatory compliance, and profitability. Find out the transformative potential of inline fat analysis technology, showcasing how it can enhance operational efficiency by providing real-time data and insights. By implementing inline systems, processors can not only streamline their production processes but also ensure consistent product quality, reduce waste, and meet growing consumer demands for transparency and safety in meat products.

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In addition to providing industry-leading technology and unparalleled reliability, Eagle provides highly-responsive support and service coverage globally, through a network of expert partners, supported by a core team of regionally-based Eagle experts.

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What does the FA3/C fat analysis X-ray machine do? It measures fat content and detects contaminants in packaged meat products using Eagle’s advanced DEXA dual-energy X-ray technology.
What types of products can the FA3/C inspect? The FA3/C handles packaged red meat in cartons, crates, or vacuum-packed blocks.
How accurate is the FA3/C system? It provides Chemical Lean (CL) measurements with an accuracy of ±1CL across 100% of product throughput.

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Fat Analysis X-ray for Precise Inline Fat Measurement – FA3/C

FA3/C

100% Inspection of Red Meat

FA3/C Fat Analysis X-Ray Machine Specifications

FA3/C

Inspection Coverage

Inspection Modes

User Interface & Operating System

Conveyor Size

Reject Mechanism

Speed Range

X-ray Power

Detector Resolution

Communication

IP Rating & Machine Finish

Radiation Safety

Electrical Safety

Thermal Management

Operating Range

Power Requirements

Options & Accessories

Can You Guarantee Your Chemical Lean Values?

Talk to An expert

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From a Machine to a Complete System

Red Meat

Complete Systems

Advanced X-ray Technologies & Software

Fat Analysis

Dynamic Duo of X-ray Inspection

SimulTask™ PRO

Photon-counting Dual Energy

Dual Energy Technology

TraceServer™

Fat Analysis

Fat Analysis

Dynamic Duo of X-ray Inspection

Dynamic Duo of X-ray Inspection

SimulTask™ PRO

SimulTask™ PRO

Photon-counting Dual Energy

Photon-counting Dual Energy

Dual Energy Technology

Dual Energy Technology

TraceServer™

TraceServer™

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Fat Measurement

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Contaminant Detection

Mass Measurement

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