Corn sorter OS X series

opticalautomatic

The OptoSelector OS X is an advanced optical sorter specifically developed for the classification of seed corn cobs. The OS X is used at the front end of the value-added chain for seed corn and has become an integral necessity in the husking process. Incoming seed corn cobs are initially spread and aligned into lanes of the OS X by the vibratory feeder. Next, they pass through highly intelligent, proprietary optical boxes developed in our own Roeber Institute. These cutting-edge optical boxes can scan the entire 360° surface of a corn cob. The combination of new optical techniques and intelligent software enables the recognition of husked cobs and defects. Complete 360° scanning also allows us to capture additional data like dimensions and volume of each cob. Based on precise results from the 360° scan, the corn cobs are sorted into three categories: accepts, re-husk, and off-type or rejects. Corn cobs that are identified as re-husk will return to the head of the line to pass through the husking process a second time. Criteria for rejected products are defined through our intuitive teach-in software. This features industry-leading simplicity for setup and programming. Features Gap-free detection of husks and defects on cob surface by 360° analysis Detection of off-type cobs based on 360° corn cob analysis High-speed 3-way sorting Detection of color changes caused by mold and fungal infestation System scalable from 1 to n processing lanes (Standard setup 8 lanes) Completely independent control of lanes System control via HMI or remote with highly intuitive, graphical software Energy-efficient air knife for automatic cleaning Dust proof system