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The Dansensor® Can Piercer for gas detection is used for accurate headspace sampling of cans, containers, and bottles. This product is an ideal can piercer for the beverage industry.

Milk Powder cans
Wine bottles
Soft drink cans
Ready to drink containers
PET bottles

Overview

The Dansensor® Can Piercer is an efficient headspace sampling tool for canned products. It should be used in conjunction with either Dansensor® CheckMate 3 or Dansensor® CheckPoint 3 to determine headspace gas concentration levels in these packages. Compatible headspace analyzers and software are described below.

Dansensor® CheckMate 3
Dansensor CheckMate 3 makes quality control easier to maintain due to its ability to measure O2 and combined O2 and CO2 gas mixtures in Modified Atmosphere Packaging products of all shapes and sizes.
Dansensor® CheckPoint® 3
Dansensor CheckPoint 3 is the most advanced portable gas analyzer available. This highly regarded headspace measurement tool applies a long-lasting sensor which delivers highly accurate measurements of O2 and CO2 in Modified Atmosphere Packaging products.
Dansensor® CheckMate PC Software
In large MAP production environments, it can be difficult for Quality Control managers to keep track of every headspace analyzer, but with Dansensor CheckMate PC software, it is possible to control several CheckMate headspace measurement tools at the same time, thereby facilitating an easier way of evaluating data about headspace gas.

Accessories

Pressure relief kit

Applications

The Can Piercer is an option for our headspace analyzers. The Can Piercer is typically used for measuring headspace in the following packaging types:

Milk powder cans
Soft drink cans
Wine bottles
Ready to drink containers
PET bottles

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Ensure a consistently good Modified Atmosphere Packaging quality with headspace analysis.

Options for both O2 and CO2/O2 analysis
Automatic data logging
Easy operation with a 5” color display touchscreen
Simple data transfer with CheckMate PC Software
Small sample volume requirements from 3 ml

Overview

Headspace gas analysis is an important part of quality control for MAP products. Accurately measuring the headspace gas levels contributes to ensure a repeatedly high Modified Atmosphere Packaging quality and with Dansensor® CheckMate 3, our benchtop analyzer for O2 and CO2, operators can tell at a glance whether the gas composition meets the required levels.

Headspace analyzers:
Using the Dansensor CheckMate 3 is only one option for conducting Modified Atmosphere Packaging analysis of headspace gas compositions. We offer a range of other products for measuring headspace gas each of which will be introduced here:

Dansensor® CheckPoint® 3
The Dansensor CheckPoint 3 relies on a revolutionary sensor technology which makes it the most advanced and accurate portable gas analyzer available. It checks for both O₂ and CO₂ levels in MAP products.
Dansensor® CheckMate PC Software
Transfer and analysis of package data is much easier using the Dansensor CheckMate PC Software which works with both Dansensor CheckMate 3 and Dansensor CheckPoint 3. This is an ideal tool for Quality Control managers working in large production environments since it can control several CheckMate units at the same time.
Dansensor® Can Piercer
The headspace gas of cans and bottles can be analyzed accurately using the Dansensor Can Piercer. The Dansensor Can Piercer tool should be used with either Dansensor CheckPoint 3 or Dansensor CheckMate 3.
Dansensor® OpTech
Modified Atmosphere Packaging quality can be improved significantly using the innovative Dansensor OpTech for headspace analysis. The analyzer is based on the non-invasive measurement method which sets it apart from competing products.

Features & Benefits

Benefits

Saves labor time and paperwork due to automatic data logging
Easy transfer of quality control data to the Dansensor CheckMate PC software or third party software Measuring range: 1 ppm - 100% (std. 0-20.9%)
Reliable quality control of gas flushed products
Easy operation – a minimum of training required

Features

Large easy to read 5” color display with touch function
Available for either oxygen (O2) or combined oxygen/carbon dioxide (O2/CO2) measurement
Very small sample volume requirement (from 3 ml)
Data transfer via Ethernet/(LAN), USB or RS232
Flexible configuration of test scheme, e.g. logging of operator name, batch number, product line, etc.
USB connection for external keyboard and bar code scanner
Optional built-in printer

Technical Specifications

Available configurations	O₂ (Zirconia)	O₂ (Electrochemical)	CO₂ (Infrared dual beam sensor)
Key features	Our fastest and most accurate oxygen sensor	Not cross-sensitive to alcohol, carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide. (Electrochemical sensors are consumable sensors)	Full-scale temperature compensated carbon dioxide sensor (Electrochemical sensors are consumable sensors)
Sample volume (minimum)	3 ml	5 ml	5 ml
Sample time (minimum)	5 sec	7 sec	10 sec
Measuring range	0-100%	0-100%	0-100%
Resolution	0.001%	0.1%	0.1%
Accuracy	± 0.01%	± 0.1%	± 0.8%
Heating time	10 min	N/A	10 min
Dimensions & weight	180 x 315 x 220 mm (HxWx D), 3.7 kg
Power supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Options	Built-in printer, CheckMate PC software, SmartPen – retractable syringe, Can Piercer for testing cans and wine bottles, bar code scanner, standard consumable kit ( part no. 300436 )
Connections	USB, Ethernet (RJ45), RS232 (DB9)
Memory	1,000 programs (products) and minimum 10,000 measurements, depending on the setup
Third-party software compatibility	Mettler-Toledo FreeWeigh.net, Sartorius ProContol (WinSPC), OCS ComScale NT, Microsoft SQL database Bizerba _statistics.BRAIN
Compliances

Accessories

Consumable

Needle kits
Septums
Sample kits
Filters
Hoses for sample gas

Accessories

SmartPen
PC software
Cables for PC connection
Sampling kit
Barcode scanner
IQ/OQ documents

Service & Support Options

Basic Preventative Maintenance Plan
Plus Preventative Maintenance Plan

Applications

Table top Head space analyzer measuring the gas content in MAP packages

O2 measurements
O2 + CO2 measurements

For a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical packages using MAP.

Some examples of our customer applications include:
Snack Foods - Bakery - Pizza - Meats & Cheese - Nuts - Fish - Fruit, salads & Vegetables - Pet Foods - Pharmaceutical Packaging - Medical Device

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Looking for a gas analyzer that’s state-of-the-art – yet simple enough for everyone to work with? Then check out the CheckPoint II. It’s “simply” advanced – easy to use plus packed with everything needed to make the transition from paper-based to electronic record keeping. No more recording of test results twice: simply indicate the batch number and product ID and you’re assured of efficient, error-free transfer of test data to a PC.

CheckPoint II is perfect for small to medium-sized operations – or for situations where you simply want a device you can carry around. Built-in intelligence alerts you to any irregularities with the gas content of your packages.

Benefits of CheckPoint II portable headspace analyzer

Easy operation – a minimum of training required
Transfer and analyse quality control data easily
Can be configured to match any quality control setup
Robust design – will withstand many years of operation
Ergonomic design - safe to use for the operator
Easy set-up via included PC software
Ready to use, right from the box

Features of CheckPoint II O₂/CO₂ headspace analyzer

Available for either oxygen (O₂) or combined oxygen/carbon dioxide (O₂/CO₂) measurement
PC software included
Easy data transfer to a PC via the included DockIn
Standard, low-cost syringes
Optional built-in bar code scanner for product, operator and batch selection
Oxygen sensor is immune to CO₂

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Portable Gas Analyzer for quality control of modified atmosphere packages (MAP).

Different sensor variants ensure compatibility with all applications
O2 or combined O2/CO2 measurements
Data collection/transfer via WiFi

Overview

Our best-selling Dansensor® CheckPoint® 3 is now available with an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor is designed for food applications including applications with a high concentration of oxygen in the headspace.

Food applications the Dansensor CheckPoint 3 EC is designed for:

Bread (treated with alcohol)
Coffee
Fermented products
Fish (smoked)
Fresh pasta
Red and smoked meat

With Dansensor® CheckPoint 3 CO₂ and O₂ levels can quickly be checked for Modified Atmosphere Packages in all shapes and sizes. The handheld gas analyzer is easy to use, fast at processing data, and uses an optical sensor to provide the highest level of accuracy among similar products. This is an efficient way of improving MAP quality control.

Users of Dansensor CheckPoint 3 furthermore enjoy features and benefits, including:

Improved process efficiency
Low cost of ownership

Headspace analyzers:
This portable gas analyzer is part of a family of headspace analyzers. Below is a brief introduction to other related products in the category, explaining their features and how they differ from and complement the Dansensor CheckPoint 3 handheld gas analyzer.

Dansensor® CheckMate 3
Like the Dansensor CheckPoint 3, the Dansensor CheckMate 3 is a cost-effective headspace analyzer that allows for operators to measure both O2 and gas mixtures combining O2 and CO2. It is a benchtop analyzer, versus the portable CheckPoint 3.
Dansensor® CheckMate PC Software
This software can control several Dansensor headspace analyzers in large MAP production environments. This makes it easier to collect and evaluate data about the headspace gas of products tested with either Dansensor CheckMate ll or CheckMate 3.
Dansensor® Can Piercer
The correct mixture and amount of headspace gas is vital to the quality of canned products. To ensure compliance with requirements and to achieve consistency in the delivery of prolonged shelf-life products, the Dansensor Can Piercer can be used to sample the headspace gas of milk powder cans, wine bottles and similar containers. Use it in conjunction with a CheckPoint or CheckMate Analyzer to get accurate headspace gas analysis for your canned goods.
Dansensor® OpTech
Dansensor OpTech is made for measuring the oxygen levels in MAP products. It is most often used in laboratories and is recognized for its ability to conduct non-invasive oxygen measurements through transparent foil.

Features & Benefits