Model: NIRS™ DS3
Manufacturer: FOSS – Denmark
The Foss NIRS DS3 Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectrometer for meat analysis provides NIR analysis of meat by-products with exceptional accuracy. Designed for laboratory use, the NIRS DS3 is an ideal solution for routine quality control.
NIRS™ DS3 meat by-product analyser
Model: NIRS™ DS3
Manufacturer: FOSS – Denmark
Product Description
The Foss NIRS DS3 Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectrometer for meat analysis from FOSS provides NIR analysis of meat and meat by-products with exceptional accuracy. Designed for laboratory use, the NIRS DS3 is ideal for routine quality control.
Meat By-product Quality Control
Analyze samples from rendering processes or other meat by-products with a single, simple measurement in less than one minute. Increase sampling frequency without additional cost. Instant results allow you to adjust the production process or reject substandard products at the gate.
Process Optimization
The FossManager network software enables immediate remote calibration adjustments and instrument configuration. It ensures consistent performance across all instruments in your network while protecting databases and calibration models through automatic data backup.
Time and Cost Savings
Easy sample preparation and an intuitive user interface allow anyone to perform analysis with minimal training. Remote monitoring enables FOSS NIR specialists to troubleshoot and diagnose performance issues without interrupting operations.

Tehcnical Specification:
| Feature | Specification |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 375 x 490 x 300 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Degree of protection | IP 65 |
| Measurement mode | Reflectance or transflectance (for liquids) |
| Wavelength range | 400 - 2500 nm |
| Detector | Silicon (400 - 1100 nm), Lead Sulphide, PbS (1100 - 2500 nm) |
| Optical bandwidth | 8.75 ± 0.1 nm |
| Data resolution | 0.5 nm |
| Number of data points |
4200 |
| Number of subsamples | Default: 7 for small cup; 8 for large cup |
| Self test | 12 minutes (variable) |
| Analysis time | <1 minute for 32 scans (8 subsamples, 4 scans per subsample) |
| Network connections | FossManager™ |
| Installation requirements | |
| Voltage supply | 100-240 V AC*, frequency 50-60 Hz, Class 1, protective earth |
| Ambient temperature | 5 - 40°C |
| Storage temperature | -20 to 70°C |
| Ambient humidity | < 93% RH |
| Mechanical environment | Stationary during use |
| EMC environment | Laboratory use, industry requirements |
*Mains supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding ±10% of the rated voltage