Tag: Inspection

The Grainscope TX-200 is a device for observing the exterior quality of Polished and Brown Rice. By filtering out light from behind the sample, you can observe the shape and colour quality of the grain. A magnifying lens and a sample tray that can be rotated whilst ascertaining the angle, are also included. Additionally, a blue background for the sample has been prepared, to enable the user to clearly discern the properties of the Polished or Brown Rice.

Applications: Polished and Brown Rice
Product type: Inspection instruments
Light source: Fluorescent light 4 W, white light (ZLP-701)
Operating environment: 10-40 °C
Accessories supplied: Small book “Rice Museum: Rice Quality Judgment Text” *This product comes with this small book. However, this book may also be purchased separately.
Power supply: 100 V AC (50/60 Hz) or 4 x 1.5 V (AA size Alkaline batteries)
Battery life: Continuous 5 hours. This will vary slightly due to the battery’s condition or temperature of environment in which the unit is used.
Dimensions: 162 (W) x 134 (D) x 80 (H) mm
Weight: 0.47 kg

The TR-250 is an automatic rice husker for making brown rice samples. These samples are needed for electrical resistance grain moisture testers. To remove the husks (or hulls), simply pour a sample of paddy rice into the TR-250 hopper, close the cover and push the start key. While husking the rice, the brown rice is automatically moved to a separate case where it can be removed for the moisture test. The operation is very clean as the test is completely enclosed with the TR250 cover. Each sample is approx.20g. Using the TR-250 improved the efficiency of an agricultural facility like a rice testing laboratory or grain elevator as it makes it easy to take a variety of moisture measurements since sample preparation is not simplified.

Product downloads: TR-250 brochure, TR-250 manual
Product type: Other instruments
Measurement range: 12-18%
Response time: 60 s
Safety feature: Automatic cutoff when overloaded
Sample weight: 20 g
Power supply: 100 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions: 205 (W) x 130 (D) x 130 (H) mm
Weight: 1.8 kg

Improved accuracy in Rice moisture measurements is obtained by husking before testing. The TR-120 Rice Husker effectively husks the rice by merely rotating its handle. The TR-120 is an accessory for the Riceter.

Product type: Inspection instruments
Sample weight: Approx. 5 g
Dimensions: 70 (W) × 50 (D) × 80 (H) mm
Weight: 0.22 kg

The RN-820 Rice Freshness Analyzer or “Freshness Meister”, is a joint development between Kett and the Japan Grain Inspection Association. By placing Polished Rice in the measuring tray, adding colour with a pH indicator, then reading it in with a scanner and analyzing the image of each individual grain of Rice, it is possible to manage Rice freshness using images and numeric values. As quantification of the testing process is performed without relying on detecting colour differences with the naked eye, it is thus possible to completely standardize the freshness measurement. The test utilizes a pH indicator specified by the Japan Grain Inspection Association.

Applications: Polished Rice
Measurement method: Involves taking images of Polished Rice grains that have been coloured with a pH indicator, then image processing and determining their freshness using the dedicated software “Freshness Meister”.
Product downloads: RN-820 brochure, RN-820 manual
Product type: Inspection instruments
Display data: Measurement Results: Sample ranking and average pH, pH value of individual Rice grains. Graph: pie graph and histogram showing pH distribution. Image: color image and scan image of Rice grains. Numeric information: sample statistical data
Measurement range: Ranking based on freshness standard set by the Japan Grain Inspection Association. It is also possible to rank according to user defined settings.
Measurement time: 72 grains/approx. 10 min
Accessories supplied: Scanner RN-820, Grain arrangement block, Shield plate, 3 x Trays, 5 x Petri dishes, Colour compensation plate, Template, 2 x Freshness Meister indicator fluid (500 ml), Lens cleaner, Pincers, Spoon, Stick, Measuring cup, USB cord, Software
Power supply: 100 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions: 276 (W) x 450 (D) x 116 (H) mm
Weight: 3.1 kg

The RN-600 rice inspector shines light on each individual grain of brown rice or polished rice in a sample to determine the color of the grain based on transparency and reflection and employs a line image sensor to determine the grain’s shape characteristics in order to separate the sample into 5 classes. the RN-600 has the capability of inspecting a sample of 1000 grains of brown rice in approximately 40 seconds. and in addition to displaying the percentages of even,cracked, immature, discolored and dead grain, this information can also be recorded using an optional printer.

Applications: Brown rice (non-glutinous rice), Polished Rice
Measurement method: Optical format (Color CCD, Iine image sensor)
Product type: Other instruments
Display: Dot matrix backlit LCD
Display data: Number of grains per class, sample composition percentage, measurement threshold value
Grain classification: Even grain, cracked grain, immature grain, discolored grain, dead grain, damaged grain
Light source: LED
Measurement quantity: Grain Quality Specification Mode: 1-2000 grains Entire Sample Mode
Processing capability: Approximately 1000 grains per 40 seconds (it differs depending on the condition)
Operating environment: 5-35 °C
External communications: RS-232C interface, USB (for PC)
Accessories supplied: Blower brush, measuring spoon, silicon cloth, brush, tweezers, fuse, power supply cable (Standard plate (not included with RN-600 Ver.1.0)
Options: VZ-360 printer, Data logger software
Power supply: 100 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions: 404 (W) x 486 (D) x 384 (H) mm
Weight: 15 kg

The RN-300 Grain Inspector scans Rice Grains measuring reflectance and transmittance of the sample. It displays the measurement results in numeric data and images.
• Optical Measurement system: The sensor unit scans the sample to receive RGB signals from it.
• High speed processing for data and picture display: It takes only 24 seconds to display the analysed numeric data and detected picture of all 1,148 grains in the sample.
• All-in-one, measurement, display and data print out on site: Scanner, Laptop PC and Printer is integrated in the Instrument.
• Large memory capacity for pictures and detected data: The high performance PC allows quick and easy processing of up to 10,000 pictures and detected data.

Applications: Brown Rice, Polished Rice
Measurement mode: Optical format
Product downloads: RN-300 brochure
Product type: Inspection instruments
Grain classification: Selectable for 3, 6 and 21 classifications
Processing capability: max 1,148 grains per 24 seconds
Accessories supplied: PC, Printer, Scanner, Carrying Bag
Options: Data Analyzer software
Power supply: 100 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions: 580 (W) x 230 (D) x 420 (H) mm
Weight: 12 kg

The OT-300 Harvest Monitor assists in determining the optimum time to harvest Rice. From the day Rice sprouts, it is necessary to measure the Rice Paddy’s ripening. When the cumulative temperature reaches 1,000 °C, the Paddy is at its peak for harvesting. There is a real danger, however, of harvesting too early or too late. Harvesting at the appropriate time guarantees the best yield and quality. With the OT-300, simply set the Rice Paddy yield just once and it will automatically measure the cumulative temperature and display the optimum time to harvest.

Applications: Integrated field temperature
Measurement method: Thermostat temperature detection
Product type: Inspection instruments
Display: Digital (LCD)
Measurement range: A fixed area of a radius of 2 km (depending on conditions)
Power supply: 9 V (Alkaline battery)
Dimensions: 60 (W) x 45 (D) x 105 (H) mm
Weight: 0.15 kg