Platypus
Ever since ancient times people have produced and traded grains and cereals based on visual inspection..
The subjective nature of human inspection causes uncertainty, disputes and losses throughout the supply chain.
A system designed to be operated and maintained by existing personel.
Here are some of the more inportant features and specifications.
There is a Platypus model designed for each point in the grain supply chain.
But EVERY Platypus system uses the same inspection algorithm, so you be certain that the results you produce, can be reproduced on any other Platypus system.
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Platypus is designed to be a productive part of your process for many years to come.
Images of each seed with adequate data need to be collected fast enough to be commercially useful. This has to be done at +2,500 grains per minute requiring special camera and lighting combination that permits high speed data acquistion.
In Platypus, this is done by compiling composite images in the camera then transfering to a computer which isolates and orientates each seed image. The inspection algorithms run on each individual seed image to produce the result required.
Field trial results on 182 wheat samples showed that Platypus could predict grain grade in 100% alignment with the trained inspector.
In addition, Platypus could idenitify and quantify all defects and contaminants in grain with far greater sensitivity and precision than a human could.
The sample images below show current resolution available.
Calibration test targets are supplied with each Platypus system and are designed to be used by operatioal staff to confirm that system performance is within expected standards.
Indyn technicians can perform calibration and other diagnostic test remotely.
This ensures that Platypus up time is always optimized especially during periods of high use.
Each Platypus algorithm is developed in collaboartion with the relevent regulatory authorities.
You can be certain that the data produced by your Platypus system can be faithfully read on any other Platypus. Anywhere!
To further ensure reproducibility on any Platypus system, Indyn will provide test artefacts (standard tested samples) to all clients who wish to participate. This service can be addded to your quality program to further ensure accuaracy and compliance.
Platypus is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing facilities and is capable of communicating with other analytical systems.
In addition, Platypus can be run in either the Supervised or Unsupervised modes.
In Supervised mode, Platypus acts as an aid to the trained operator.
In unsupervised mode, Platypus will perform all analyses fully indepenedently, including management of results and notification of clients if that function is selected.
Sorting grains is a time consuming task. But with Platypus it all becomes very simple.
Platypus can sort based on any "classification" present on any loaded inspection program.
Simply assign the classification (e.g. black tip) to one of the collection points and start the system.
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To find out how how Platypus can assist in your quality control and marketing programs, talk to Indyn or ask for a free demonstration.
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