Key features
Overview
Fresh samples are first introduced into the system to record baseline pH, viscosity, and visual characteristics. After these samples undergo external ageing, they are reloaded to identify any shifts in these properties. Each jar enters an imaging enclosure, where liquid colour is assessed using a calibrated image-analysis setup. From there, it travels to one of two identical analysis lines for a sequence of automated tests.
The process includes de-capping and radar-based level measurement, followed by a sedimentation check using underside imaging. The jar then moves to a pH station, where an automated probe measures and then cleans itself before returning to storage. Viscosity is measured using a Brookfield DV2T viscometer, with the spindle inserted carefully to avoid bubbles and robotically swapped when needed. After measurement, the jar is re-capped and stored. The system operates within a controlled environment, and pH probes can be calibrated automatically on demand.