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FAMO850
Portable Near Infrared Analyzer for Rapid Grain, Oilseed and Feed Analysis
FAMO850 is a compact portable near-infrared analyzer for rapid, nondestructive quality control of grain, oilseed and feed materials. Diffuse-reflectance NIR measurement, fast multi-scan analysis, Bluetooth communication and battery operation support practical use at receiving points, production facilities and field locations.
Portable NIR1000-1800 nm
6-10 s analysis30 scans
BluetoothUp to 24 h battery
Measurement principle
NIR diffuse reflectance
Wavelength range
1000-1800 nm
Analysis time
6-10 seconds
Sample volume
200 mL
FAMO850 · Portable NIR Analyzer · Technical SpecificationDocument ID: COL-TEC-FAMO850-EN
Version: 1.0 · 26 August 2026
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: 1.0 · 26 August 2026
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
FAMO850 Portable Near Infrared AnalyzerFast, nondestructive multi-component analysis for mobile and routine quality-control workflows
Rapid routine analysisMinimal sample preparationMobile app workflowReplaceable lampField-ready operation
Analysis time
6-10 s
Thirty scans per sample support fast routine decisions.
Detector
Cooled InGaAs
Two-stage thermal stabilization at -20°C.
Mobility
Up to 24 h
Battery-powered operation with Bluetooth mobile-app connection.
Product overview
| Commercial designation | FAMO850 Super NIR Portable Analyzer |
| Product identification | Model: FAMO850 · Sales product name: COLO Super NIR2300 Portable NIR Analyzer · SKU: PRO7084 |
| Instrument category | Portable near-infrared analyzer for grain, oilseed and feed materials |
| Measurement concept | Near-infrared spectroscopy with diffuse-reflectance measurement |
| Routine parameters | Moisture, protein, oil/fat, ash, fiber, starch, sugar, dry matter and application-dependent parameters |
| Operation | Load the sample cup, close the measurement cover and start analysis through the connected mobile application |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth communication with mobile application |
| Target use | Receiving inspection, field screening, mill and feed-plant quality control, and agricultural research |
Technical specifications - main unit
| Model | FAMO850 |
| Measurement principle | Near-infrared spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance |
| Wavelength range | 1000-1800 nm |
| Light source | Tungsten-halogen lamp; service life >10,000 h; user replaceable |
| Detector | InGaAs detector, cooled to -20°C with two-stage thermal stabilization |
| Optical bandwidth | 10.95 ± 0.3 nm @ 1395.5 nm |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >10,000:1 |
| Analysis time | 6-10 s (30 scans per sample) |
| Wavelength repeatability | <0.05 nm |
| Wavelength accuracy | ±0.2 nm |
| Stray light | <0.1% |
| Sample volume | 200 mL |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 220 x 310 x 310 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10 kg, without battery |
| Mains power | 220 V ± 20 V, 50 Hz |
| Battery operation | Up to 24 h |
| Operating temperature | 0-40°C |
| Operating humidity | 5-85% |
| Communication | Bluetooth; mobile application |
Measurement workflow and operation
Sample analysis workflow
- Fill the 200 mL sample cup with the selected material
- Position the sample and close the measurement cover
- Run 30 scans in approximately 6-10 seconds
- Review application-specific results in the connected mobile application
Portable operation
- Bluetooth connection avoids a fixed workstation
- Battery operation supports up to 24 hours of mobile use
- Compact housing is suitable for receiving points and field locations
- User-replaceable lamp simplifies routine maintenance
Operational note: Reported parameters depend on the installed calibration model and sample matrix. Calibration availability, measurement range and expected prediction performance must be confirmed for the intended application before order placement.
Key instrument features
- Fast and nondestructive near-infrared analysis
- Multi-component results from a single sample scan
- Compact portable design for field and plant workflows
- Cooled InGaAs detector for controlled optical performance
- Thirty scans per sample in approximately 6-10 seconds
- Bluetooth mobile-application workflow
- Battery-powered operation up to 24 hours
- User-replaceable tungsten-halogen light source
- No chemical reagents required for routine NIR measurement
- Calibration packages for multiple grain, oilseed and feed matrices
Application areas
Grain and oilseed receiving
Rapid screening of wheat, corn, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice and related raw materials for moisture, protein, oil and other calibration-dependent quality parameters.
Feed and ingredient quality control
Routine control of meals, DDGS, compound feed and animal-feed ingredients at receiving, formulation and production checkpoints.
Milling and processing
Fast checks of flour, milled grain and starch-related materials to support batch consistency and production decisions.
Field and research work
Portable analysis for agricultural trials, field screening and quality-control tasks away from a fixed laboratory workstation.
Calibration scope by sample type
| Sample group | Sample type | Typical reported parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Cereals and milled products | Wheat grain | Moisture, crude protein (as-is / dry basis), wet gluten, hardness, falling number, dry gluten |
| Milled wheat | Moisture, crude protein (dry / as-is basis), crude ash, wet gluten | |
| Millet | Moisture, lysine, amylose, protein, fat, gel, vitamin B1 | |
| Rice | Moisture, crude protein, amylose, eating quality | |
| Flour | Moisture, crude ash, wet gluten, crude protein, water absorption, falling number | |
| Corn grain | Moisture, crude protein, test weight, crude oil, starch, crude ash, crude fiber | |
| Oilseeds, meals and cakes | Soybean grain | Moisture, crude protein (as-is / dry basis), crude oil (as-is / dry basis) |
| Soybean meal | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, crude oil, crude fiber | |
| Cottonseed | Moisture, crude protein, oil | |
| Cottonseed meal | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, crude oil, crude fiber | |
| Rapeseed | Moisture, crude oil, glucosinolates, erucic acid, palmitic acid C16:0, eicosenoic acid, crude protein | |
| Rapeseed cake / meal | Moisture, crude protein (as-is / dry basis), crude ash, crude fiber, crude oil (as-is / dry basis) | |
| Sunflower seed | Moisture, oil | |
| Sunflower meal | Moisture, crude protein, residual oil | |
| Feed and animal-protein materials | DDGS | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, phosphorus, crude oil, crude fiber |
| Pig feed | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, calcium, phosphorus, salt, crude oil, crude fiber | |
| Cattle feed | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, calcium, phosphorus, salt, crude oil, crude fiber | |
| Poultry feed | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, calcium, phosphorus, salt, crude oil, crude fiber | |
| Fish meal | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, calcium, phosphorus, salt, crude oil, amino acids | |
| Meat meal | Moisture, crude protein, crude ash, calcium, phosphorus, crude oil | |
| Sow feed | Crude ash, moisture, crude protein, NaCl | |
| Feather meal | Moisture, protein (RProtein / Protein), VBN, protein ratio (RPratio), ash, fat, AV |
Calibration notice: The manufacturer's calibration libraries use different sample-set sizes by material, including more than 400, more than 200 or fewer than 200 calibration samples. Exact matrices, parameter ranges, SEP/SEC performance and supplied calibration models must be confirmed in the approved quotation.
Commercial and supply information
| Brand line | COLO.Science |
| Product designation | FAMO850 Super NIR Portable Analyzer |
| Product positioning | Portable rapid NIR analyzer for grain, oilseed and feed quality control |
| Typical users | Receiving stations, farms, mills, feed plants, processors and agricultural quality-control laboratories |
| Required quotation confirmation | Calibration package, supported matrices and parameters, battery and mobile-device supply scope, software access and standard accessories |
Contact and support
Manufacturer and support
COLO Lab Experts
Polje ob Sotli 4, SI-3255, Slovenia
FAMO850 selection should be matched to the sample matrices, required parameters, calibration range, operating environment, battery workflow and expected reporting process.
Quick contact
Binding specification notice: This document supports product selection and does not replace the binding quotation, order confirmation, manufacturer manual or approved calibration documentation. Confirm the supplied calibration package, supported matrices and parameters, measurement ranges, software access, battery configuration, included accessories and final delivery scope before ordering. Specifications may change without notice.