Oxygen Analyzer measures oxygen in sealed packages.
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OxySense 101 Non-Invasive Oxygen Analysis System includes dot-size oxygen sensor attached to inside of package, and read-out device. It uses optical technology to determine oxygen concentration by measuring fluorescent energy released from illuminated sensor. System allows oxygen concentration to be determined in packages without having to damage package and destroy product, and allows oxygen measurement over time in same package.Original Press Release:
SYSTEM ANALYSES OXYGEN CONTENT INSIDE PACKAGED PRODUCTS USING NON-INVASIVE TECHNOLOGY
The OxySense 101 Non-Invasive Oxygen Analysis System uses proprietary non-invasive measurement technology to analyze for low levels of oxygen within sealed packages, without having to open the package. The technology was developed by TNO which invented a highly stable oxygen sensor that can be used for Non-Invasive Oxygen Detection (NIOD). The system has applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries for both lab and in-line measurements.
The presence of oxygen within a sealed package can reduce life and alter the flavor of the product. The industry at large utilizes a lab method for measurement of oxygen within a package. These methods are usually destructive in that they require the package to be opened or penetrated to obtain a sample in order to perform oxygen measurements.
The non-invasive method is, however, much simpler to set-up and operate, and is non-destructive. This reduces the number of packages that have to be tested to obtain good data for quality control applications. It also allows oxygen measurement in the same package over time. This is not possible with conventional technology. This system also allows oxygen concentration to be determined in packages without having to damage the package and destroy product. It is ideal for modified atmosphere packaging, with no interference from packaging gasses, and can be configured for in-line use.
The System consists of two key components, an oxygen sensor (O2xyDot) which is attached to the inside of the package, and a read-out device that is connected to an existing PC. It utilizes optical technology to determine oxygen concentration by measuring the fluorescent energy released from the illuminated 02xyDot.
