Automation

Automation in dairy industry

Modern automation means are designed to ensure technology compliance in the production of milk and dairy products at every stage. Recommended equipment meets the strict rules and standards of the dairy industry. The design and materials of the sensors fully comply with the hygiene standards (meet the requirements of the 3A sanitary standard, or have a hygienic certificate of the Russian Federation). They are CIP/SIP-resistant. Special fixtures for food substances also simplify cleaning and installation of devices.

Storage process

Equipment used for storage should ensure safety and stable environment conditions for perishable products. Temperature control, level control and pressure monitoring are particularly important during storage.

Temperature control in storage reservoirs

Milk level control in tanks

Liquid control in pipelines

Hydrostatic method for measuring liquid level in a reservoir

Pasteurization / Heat treatment process

Pasteurization is a one-time process of heating products in order to eliminate bacteria and extend shelf life. The key parameters of this process are time and temperature.

Temperature control for regulating heating

pump control in pasteurization, bottling and CIP processes

Separation process

Separation is a process involving mechanical separation of milk into fractions under the influence of centrifugal force. To ensure uniform product quality compliant with standards, the pressure in skim milk must be controlled. Another important factor affecting the efficiency of the process of skimming milk is the temperature of the initial product.

Pressure control at the output of skim milk from the separator.

Monitoring of condition of the separator bearings

Temperature measurement in the separator

Filling and bottling process

The filling and bottling processes impose the following standard requirements on the equipment used: Systems and components must be easy to clean and resistant to aggressive agents. In addition, they must have ensure accuracy and high-speed processing of data.

Non-contact level detection through packaging material

Liquid level monitoring in reservoirs

Milk volume and milk flow measurement

Packaging and accounting process for finished products

In the packaging and accounting process, equipment is used to ensure accurate positioning of pieces, position control, and counting of finished products.

Availability and positioning of packaging materials

Availability control of bags, boxes, and bottles

Counting of finished products

CIP washers

An important factor in food production is perfectly clean facilities that meet all sanitary standards. Direct washing of closed milk tanks and pipelines is not possible due to their design features. Therefore, “clean-in-place” (CIP) washing systems are used for these purposes (washing without disassembly, on-site cleaning).)

Cleaning agent concentration control

Pressure control in the CIP system

Level control in the CIP system during milk processing

In addition to measurement devices, we can offer you other technological equipment used in the technological processes of dairy production.

Frequency converters

• For all types of loads;
• For single-phase and three-phase electric motors;
• Models of frequency converters with a wide range of power.

Gearboxes and gearmotors

• Large selection of standard sizes;
• Gearboxes with output torque up to 850 Nm;
• Attachable electric motors with rated power of up to 9 kW.

Data visualization tools

• Specialized software: Software solution «RusVisualization»;
• Operator control panels;
• Data loggers;
• Barographs;
• Digital displays.

Turnkey automation

«RusAvtomatization» offers services of programming for PLC and SCADA systems, visualization of technological processes, manufacturing of control cabinets, as well as a full range of services of design and development of process control systems.

CLEVERLEVEL capacitive and frequency level sensors, LBFS AND LFFS SERIES

• Media boundary determination, for example, the foam-liquid boundary;
• Foam level determination. You can configure the system so as to either detect or ignore foam;
• Settings for a specific product, for example, Milk – YES, Water – NO;
• Application of one type of sensors to different environments.

Technical specifications

• Process temperature: -40…+200°С;
• Media temperature: -40…+85°С;
• Pressure: up to +100 bar;
• Response accuracy: ±1 mm.;
• Response time: 0.1 s;
• Output: PNP/NPN, normally open (N0) or normally closed (NC), maximum of 20 mA;
• Explosion-proof/hygienic design options.

INNOLEVEL VIBRO-AS-TS compact vibration level switch

• Monitoring of dry run of pumps;
• Monitoring of presence/absence of flow in pipelines;
• Liquid control in hydroponic systems;
• Deployment in confined spaces where the installation of level sensors with a full-sized plug is physically impossible.

Technical specifications

• Hygienic certificate;
• Maintenance-free;
• Vibration fork 40 mm, sensitive area 12 mm for materials with a density of 1 g/cmЗ;
• Process pressure up to 40 bar;
• Housing and sensitive surface material: 12x18n10t;
• Process temperature -40°С … +150°С;
• Switch-on/switch-off delay;
• Health test function;
• GOST R certificate of conformity.

DMP331P compact diaphragm pressure sensor

• Pressure measurement in viscous, high-temperature, and food media, as well as in strong oxidizing agents;
• Pressure measurements in media with temperatures up to 300°C;
• High linearity of characteristics.

Technical specifications

• Pressure ranges: from 0…0.1 to 0…600 bar, absolute, excess, depression;
• Basic error: 1.0/0.5/0.35/0.25% of the measurement range;
• Output signal: 0/4…20 mA, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, HART, Modbus;
• Sensor: silicone, tensoresistive;
• Temperature range of the measured medium: -25…+ 300°С.

RVMN hygienic pressure sensor

• Continuous level monitoring;
• Excellent temperature characteristics;
• Durable all-welded stainless steel housing;
• High resistance to excessive pressure;
• Frontal membrane with hygienic certification (3А and EHEDG).

Technical specifications

• Measurement range: -1…0 bar to 0…40 bar;
• Medium temperature: -40…+125°С, -40…+200°С (with a cooling neck);
• Accuracy < 0.1%;
• Response time < 5 ms;
• Output signal: 4-20 mA; 0…10 V;
• Sensor: silicone, tensoresistive.

COMBILYZ AFI 4/5 conductivity concentration sensors

Measurement of the concentration of liquid food products and their derivatives, solutions, and reagents, including for the control of SIP processes.

Integrated temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the medium and subsequent temperature compensation of the conductivity signal.

Built-in graphic display with touch control.

Technical specifications

• Conductivity range: from 500 μS/cm to 1,000 S/cm;
• Concentration range: 4 preconfigured ranges, 1 user range;
• Temperature range: -30…+150°С;
• Two separate 4…20 mA outputs for concentration (conductivity) and temperature;
• Ambient temperature: -40…+85°С, -30…+80°С (model with a display);
• Process temperature: -20…+140°С (heating up to …+150°С no longer than 1 hour);
• Process pressure < 25 bar;

TER8 industrial high-precision hygienic temperature sensor

• High-accuracy temperature measurement (< 0.1°С);
• Accuracy is independent of ambient temperature;
• Minimum temperature measurement time;
• Flush model or model with a short contact part.

Technical specifications

• Power (ТЕ2 transmitter): 8…35 VDC;
• Housing diameter: 18 mm;
• Process temperature: -40…+115°С (short-term heating up to +140°С no longer than 1 hour);
• Media temperature: -40…+85°С;
• Process pressure at < 100°С – 100 bar;
• Response time (< 2.7 s);
• Optionally equipped with a 4…20 mA converter;
• Compact stainless steel housing with a protection rating up to IP69K;
• Hygienic design.

CFAK capacitive sensors

• They can be used as non-contact liquid level sensors, contact liquid level sensors, or non-contact position sensors;
• The one-piece plastic housing allows to implement sensors in aggressive environments and under conditions requiring regular sanitization of equipment.

Technical specifications

• Model: flush mounted;
• Connectivity options (connector, cable): cable;
• Dimensions, mm: М12х1, М18х1, М30х1.5;
• Actuation zone, mm 4 mm, 8 mm, 15 mm;
• Sensitivity adjustment;
• Frequency, Hz: < 50;
• Power voltage: 10…30 VDC;
• Output type: NPN/PNP;
• Protection class: IP65.

Vibrodiagnostic system

Any rotating equipment has specific vibration characteristics. Changes caused by an imbalance or damage to the rolling elements always lead to a change in the dynamic characteristics of vibrations on the machine body. Vibration analysis can ensure timely detection of any damage and prevent equipment failure.

VSE hardware modules are intended for comprehensive vibration diagnostics in quick response systems

Flow meters

Flow meters with a hygienic design are included in the state register of measuring instruments. They have no moving mechanical parts and perform flow measurement regardless of the direction of the flow.

FPDR 14 series photosensors

• Stainless steel housing;
• Increased moisture resistance;
• Resistance to frequent temperature drops;
• Determines the presence of transparent and opaque objects error-free.

Technical specifications

• Sensitive area of up to 3.5 meters;
• Response time < 1 ms;
• Polarizing filter;
• Light source Red fast-recovery diode.

Impulse counters

• Clockwise and counterclockwise readings;
• Programmed delay time of the control relay;
• Powered by built-in lithium batteries or external power supplies;
• Function to save/reset data when power is turned off.

30 SERIES ultrasound sensors

• Registration of objects;
• Scan range up to 2,000 mm;
• Structurally protected against corrosion;
• Models with temperature compensation.

Technical specifications

• Working range from 30 to 2,000 mm;
• Positioning accuracy < 0.5 mm;
• Analog/digital outputs;
• Synchronization outputs and invertible analog signals.

Portable digital thermometer

Bluetooth 4.0 support

• Wireless data transmission at a distance of up to 50 m;
• High measuring accuracy of up to ±0.5°С;
• Extended measurement range: -40…+125°С;
• Setting up the upper and lower alarm thresholds;
• Visualization of measurement results as tables and graphs;
• Archiving and sending by e-mail;
• Bluetooth 4.0 data transfer interface.

Technical specifications

• Measurement range: -40…+125°С;
• Data transmission interval: 1 s;
• The maximum number of thermometers operating with one device simultaneously is 3 … 6;
• Probe material: food-grade stainless steel 12X18H10T;
• Probe diameter: 3 mm;
• Probe length: 120 mm (custom-made — 200, 300).

Corrosion-resistant INNOVARI gearmotors

• Fully stainless steel housing;
• Wighton oil seals;
• Output shaft oil seals with external lip for protection against dust;
• Output shaft from stainless steel;
• Modular design;
• Moisture- and dirt-protected gasket between the gearbox and the motor flanges;
• Specialized oil;
• Bearings with lifetime lubrication;
• Optional explosion-proof execution according to the ATEX 2, ATEX 3 standards.