NIR Sensors

NIR Sensors use Near Infrared energy to make direct measurements of moisture and coatings during paper processing. They operate on the principal that certain wavelengths of NIR energy are selectively absorbed by these constituents.
The advantage of NIR measurement technology is that it is completely safe, with no need for special shielding or  licensing or operator safety training.
NDC has developed NIR sensors with the highest measurement resolution: each sensor makes one complete measurement every 7.5 milliseconds. The Series 710 Sensors incorporate a patented dual detector system to achieve unrivalled stability and superb signal to noise performance.
For the Paper Industry, NDC Infrared Engineering manufactures two principle sensor configurations, each lending itself to particular measurement solutions:
 
  • IG710S Backscatter (or Diffuse Reflection) 
  • FS710S Forward Scatter (or Diffuse Transmission)
The IG710S Backscatter Sensor makes extremely accurate coat weight and moisture measurements, scanning or fixed point. The IG710S is available in single and mulit-component formats and can measure both coat weight and moisture simultanously. The IG710S is capable of measuring a wide range of coatings, organic or water based.
 
IG710S Features:
 
  • High Accuracy Diffuse Reflectance or "Backscatter" Gauge
  • Able to measure moisture and coatings
 

The FS710S Forward Scatter Sensor uses unique diffuse transmission technology to  make a highly accurate moisture measurement right through papers up to 400 gsm basis weight.

FS710S Features:

  • High Accuracy Diffuse Transmission or "Forward Scatter" Gauge
  • Very accurate moisture measurements on thicker papers and boards

 

IG710S and FS710S Features:

  • SpeedCal pre-calibrated
  • Ultra high speed for maximum precision
  • Dual detector technology for high stability measurement
  • Window contamination monitor
  • Unaffected by ambient conditions 
  • Unaffected by in-process product pass height fluctuations 


IG710 Scanning

FS710 Forward Scatter Moisture and thickness Gauge

To view available downloads, please click on the links below:

NDC710 Backscatter Sensor Brochure