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 |
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Power supply |
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
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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 ) |
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Connections |
USB, Ethernet (RJ45), RS232 (DB9) |
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Memory |
1,000 programs (products) and minimum 10,000 measurements, depending on the setup |
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Third-party software compatibility |
Mettler-Toledo FreeWeigh.net, Sartorius ProContol (WinSPC), OCS ComScale NT, Microsoft SQL database Bizerba _statistics.BRAIN |
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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