Fast, accurate FT-IR analysis to help you reduce giveaway, improve consistency, and operate closer to target.
The LactoScope™ 500 is a high-performance FT-IR analyzer engineered to deliver laboratory- grade precision and consistency to dairy processors and quality control laboratories around the world. Combining proven optical technology with modern design, it provides fast, accurate analysis of key parameters such as fat, protein, lactose, total solids, and more, empowering producers to make confident, data-driven decisions at every stage of production.
ACCURACY ASSURED : Integrated high-pressure homogenization minimizes fat globule variability and light scattering, delivering highly accurate and repeatable fat, protein, lactose, and solids measurements you can trust for tighter standardization and reduced product giveaway.
EFFORTLESS VERSATILITY : From raw milk to cream, whey, yogurt, and high-protein beverages, the LactoScope 500 handles low and high viscosity samples on a single platform, supporting evolving product portfolios without added complexity.
BUILT FOR UPTIME WHEN PRODUCTION CANNOT STOP. Built for routine production environments, with robust optics, stable calibrations, and remote diagnostics, the system keeps your lab running with minimal maintenance and consistent performance across shifts and sites.
SIMPLE WORKFLOWS. CONFIDENT RESULTS. Intuitive touchscreen workflows, automated cleaning cycles, and integrated homogenization simplify sample handling and reduce operator variability, so teams achieve laboratory-grade results without specialized spectroscopy expertise.
PRODUCTS:
Raw Milk, Milk Products (Processed milk, UHT milk, skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk), Milk with added sugar, Cream Products, Whey Products, Ice Mix, Yoghurt, Plant based Milk, others.
PARAMETERS:
Fat, Protein, Lactose, Solids, SNF, True Protein, Total Protein, Casein, Urea, Density, Citric acid, FFA, pH, FPD, HMT, Total sugar, solids, Crude protein.
SPECIFICATION:
Technology : FT-IR
Wavelength range : 400-4000 cm-1
Spectrometer : PerkinElmer Spectrum Two
Accuracy :
Raw milk: Typical 0.8 % CV on major raw bulk tank cowmilk components (Fat, Protein, Lactose, Total Solids, Solids nonfat)
Cream: Typical 1.0% CV (Fat, Protein, Solids)
Repeatability :
Raw Milk: ≤ 0.25 % CV on major raw bulk tank cow milk components (Fat, Protein, Lactose, Total Solids, Solids nonfat)
Cream: ≤ 0.25 % CV (Fat, Protein, Solids)
Adulteration screening : Yes, targeted models and untargeted models
Sample Analysis Time : Milk:
Sample Temperature : 5-40°C
Sample Treatment : Homogenous samples by inversion. Best Performance on raw milk and cream achieved by pre-heating to 38-40°C
Sample Volume : Milk: Cream: <10mL
Ambient temperature : 15-30°C to be within performance range
Operating temperature : Instrument safe to operate 10-35°C
Humidity : 20-80% Non-condensing
Data Interface : 4 x USB Ports (for printer, keyboard, mouse, or barcode reader)
1 x Ethernet port
1 x HDMI port
Operating System : Windows™
Remote Connection : NetPlus™
Display : 15’’ color touchscreen 16:9 Full HD 1080 p
Carry Over : Milk: typical <0.4% ; Cream: typical <0.5%
Cleaning : Automatic and Programmable
Power Supply : 100/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H ) : 750 x 520 x 430 mm
Weight : 72 kg
Compliance : LactoScope 500 in compliance with AOAC and IDF
