Based on the key activities sampling, sample preparation and analysis, it is the main task of any production laboratory to provide fast and reliable data for process quality control and quality assurance throughout the production process. FLSmidth's QCX® system incorporates all these key activities in an integrated system architecture, allowing for any degree of automation. The concept supports both traditional laboratory automation and on-line analysis or combinations hereof.

The QCX system structure supports customized integration of PC's, analytical instruments, sampling, sample transport and sample preparation equipment, robotics and on-line analytical sensors. The general process I/O facilities of the kernel software layer allows for seamless access to analog process measurements, digital status information and control loops. The modular architecture allows for scaling between small configurations for mix quality control and large multiple robot cell sample preparation and analysis systems. The QCX concept fully meets the high and mandatory requirements for reliability and robustness in an industrial environment.

Sampling	Preparation	Lab Analysis
Automatic sampling and pneumatic transport of the sampled material to the central production laboratory.	Automatic sample preparation based on dedicated fully automated equipment units.	LIMS and analytical instruments for any purpose in the production laboratory.

On Stream Analysis	Mix Optimization	Lab Supplies
Also called on-line, at-line, or in-line analysis solutions.	Supervision and control of the blending of material feed to obtain the desired chemical product quality.	Complete supply of facilities for sample preparation rooms, chemical laboratory and physical testing.