VIAscan Chiller Assessment System

The VIAscan Chiller Assessment System objectively measures the critical attributes of each carcase that affect quality and yield.  This system utilizes a colour video camera in a portable handpiece to assess the eye muscle of a quartered carcase.  The handpiece is connected to a computer mounted in a fixed location (for application in a grading station).

What are the features of the System?

The VIAscan Chiller Assessment System can be integrated with on-floor information and grading systems to provide seamless and unparalleled objective input onto grading and carcase utilization decisions.  The features of this system include:

• Totally objective measurement
• Less then 2.5 seconds for each analysis
• AUS-MEAT accredited for Chiller Assessment parameters
• Integrates to plant information systems

What does it measure?

 

The VIAscan Chiller Assessment System objectively measures and reports:

• Marbling, Meat Colour, Fat Colour, Eye Muscle Area, Total Rib Fat Depth.
• Saleable Meat Yield

 

This system is also able to report partial scores for Meat and Fat Colour and Marbling, as well as the fineness and distribution of marbling.