What is the MEYER MASTER 4.0 PL and what rice varieties does it sort?
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The MASTER 4.0 PL is MEYER's high-end intelligent chute-type rice color sorter designed specifically for brown rice, glutinous rice, Japonica rice, and Indica rice. It is positioned as a premium machine for modern large-scale rice processing plants where high sorting accuracy, consistent purity, high yield, and low material loss are the primary requirements.
How does the AI efficiency management system work?
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The AI efficiency management system continuously monitors sorting performance in real time and optimizes machine parameters automatically — adapting to variations in rice variety, moisture content, and raw material quality without requiring manual recalibration. This reduces operator dependency, minimizes manual intervention, and ensures stable consistent sorting performance across long production runs and shift changes.
What is online quality monitoring and how does it benefit rice processors?
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Online quality monitoring provides live tracking of output purity levels during production without manual sampling. Supervisors can see real-time sorting performance data across all chutes simultaneously from the control panel. This enables instant detection of any quality deviation and faster decision-making when raw material quality varies between batches preventing substandard output from reaching packaging without additional intervention.
What is the uniform feeding system and why does it matter?
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The uniform feeding system ensures a consistent, even flow of rice material through all chutes simultaneously. Uneven feeding — where some chutes receive more material than others — is a common cause of accuracy loss in standard sorters, as overloaded chutes cannot detect and eject defects reliably. The MASTER 4.0 PL's uniform feeding eliminates this problem, maintaining sorting precision across all chutes at all production speeds.
What are the technical specifications of all four models?
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Four models are available: Master 6 (3.0 kW, ≤3.6 m³/min, 2399×1565×2033 mm, 1,130 kg), Master 8 (4.0 kW, ≤4.8 m³/min, 2991×1565×2033 mm, 1,430 kg), Master 10 (5.0 kW, ≤6.0 m³/min, 3583×1565×2033 mm, 1,700 kg), and Master 12 (6.0 kW, ≤7.2 m³/min, 4128×1565×2033 mm, 2,000 kg). All operate at 180–240V / 50Hz and 0.6–0.8 MPa air pressure.
How does the MASTER 4.0 PL differ from the SMART and SMART AI series?
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The MASTER 4.0 PL is specifically engineered for rice sorting — brown rice, glutinous, Japonica, and Indica — with premium features including online quality monitoring, AI efficiency management, uniform feeding, and smart alarms that the SMART series does not include. The SMART series is a more versatile multi-commodity sorter. The MASTER 4.0 PL is the right choice for dedicated rice processing plants requiring the highest accuracy and most intelligent operational features.
What do the smart alarm functions do?
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The smart alarm system continuously monitors the condition of all key machine components and proactively alerts operators when any parameter deviates from normal operating range — before it causes a production quality problem or machine failure. Alerts guide maintenance personnel to the specific component requiring attention, enabling targeted and fast servicing. This proactive approach significantly reduces unplanned downtime compared to reactive maintenance on standard machines.
What support does NICPL provide for the MASTER 4.0 PL in India?
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NICPL provides pre-sale consultation including model selection based on your rice mill capacity and variety, production line integration support, and live material testing at the Trial Centre in Kundli, Sonipat. After-sale support includes on-site commissioning and routine inspection, remote support for diagnostics and parameter adjustment, warranty with free maintenance, spare parts supply, local and HQ operator training, and 24×7 support on +91 70115 54903.
What is the MASTER 4.0 and what rice types is it designed for?
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The MASTER 4.0 High-end Intelligent Color Sorter is an advanced chute-type rice sorting machine designed for brown rice, glutinous rice, Japonica rice, and Indica rice, delivering high sorting accuracy, better product purity, high yield, and low material loss for modern rice processing plants.
What intelligent features does the MASTER 4.0 offer?
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The MASTER 4.0 includes intelligent digital control, AI efficiency management, uniform feeding, online quality monitoring, remote support, and smart alarm functions — reducing manual work and ensuring stable long-term performance with easier maintenance.
What models are available and what are the MASTER 4.0 specifications?
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Four models are available: Master 6 (3.0 kW, ≤3.6 m³/min, 2399×1565×2033 mm, 1,130 kg), Master 8 (4.0 kW, ≤4.8 m³/min, 2991×1565×2033 mm, 1,430 kg), Master 10 (5.0 kW, ≤6.0 m³/min, 3583×1565×2033 mm, 1,700 kg), and Master 12 (6.0 kW, ≤7.2 m³/min, 4128×1565×2033 mm, 2,000 kg). All operate at 180–240V / 50Hz and 0.6–0.8 MPa.
What is online quality monitoring on the MASTER 4.0?
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Online quality monitoring lets the MASTER 4.0 track sorting performance in real time, with smart alarm functions flagging issues automatically. Combined with remote support from NICPL, this reduces downtime and manual oversight for rice processors.
🚢 What Are the Pricing & Shipping Terms for the MASTER 4.0?
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🚢 Ex-Works Nhava Sheva — All MEYER MASTER 4.0 prices are ex-works Nhava Sheva unless otherwise agreed
🚛 Freight & Transit Insurance — charged extra at actual, in customer scope
🇮🇳 GST & Applicable Taxes — extra at actual, in customer scope
💳 40% Advance Payment — at time of order confirmation
💳 30% Before Dispatch — against Bill of Lading with 100% GST payment
💳 30% Within 120 Days — from invoice date, PDC required before dispatch
⏱️ What is the Delivery & Warranty for the MEYER MASTER 4.0?
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⏱️ 8 to 10 Weeks Delivery — from advance payment with original PO, subject to force majeure
🛡️ 24 Month Warranty — from date of commissioning
📅 27 Month Alternative — from invoice date, whichever is earlier
⚠️ Consumables Excluded — wiper rubber, filter, cartage, fuse
🔧 Manufacturing Defects — warranty covers manufacturing defects only
📞 Warranty Claims — call 70115 54903
🎓 What Installation & Training Support Does NICPL Provide for the MEYER MASTER 4.0 ?
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🎓 Up to 8 Local Visits — installation, commissioning, training
✈️ Up to 4 Out of Station Visits — installation and training
🍽️ Customer Bears Expenses — travel, lodging, boarding
💰 Beyond FOC Limit — INR 5,000 + GST per visit
🧪 Trial Centre Kundli — live testing before purchase
📞 24x7 Remote Support — phone and WhatsApp