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F o o d E q u i p m e n t N e w s S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 3 1 6 THE BLIXER IS THE PERFECT MACHINE FOR HEALTHCARE FOODSERVICE The Blixer® was developed by Robot Coupe to process food for preparing tex- ture-modified meals (down to liquid feed- ings) and to take the hard work out of preparing liquid or semi-liquid foods. With the Blixer the composition of meals is pre- served whether starter, main course, or dessert and either raw or cooked; and its full nutritional value is maintained – there is no loss of essential vitamins. The Blixer makes it possible to serve the same foods to every- one in your healthcare establishment, sav- ing you time and money by eliminating the need to purchase expensive pre-pureed foods and making it possible for you to serve the same foods to all the residents in your establishment. The Blixer will not only prepare your mechanically-altered diets, but it will do it in just seconds. Typical healthcare functions would be spoon feedings with minced foods, veg- etable mousses and purees and compotes of stewed fruits, semi-liquid feedings (pre- RENAU GIVES EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND OPERATORS UNRIVALED CONTROL Renau Electronic Laboratories again demonstrates the power, flexibility and ease-of-use of its Single Wire Communication Network with several innovative new products that give equipment manufacturers and opera- tors a custom-tailored control solution to meet any requirement or budget. These new products include power modules and hybrids. Among the most exciting of these new products are the newly expanded UCM-1000 Series and the WHA-100 Wireless Host Adapter. Renau's Single Wire Communication Network allows fast and simple communication between Renau's wide range of interface devices, switches, modules and process controllers. This allows equip- ment manufacturers unprecedented levels of design flexibility by not only simplifying wiring, but also by provid- ing them with a scalable and modular system that allows components to eas- ily be added or removed as the appli- cation requires. This drastically short- ens development times while deliver- ing a product that meets or exceeds customer requirements and expecta- tions. The UCM-100 Series is an intu- itive display interface device family that is aesthetically pleasing and can be placed virtually anywhere on indus- trial equipment. Using Renau's Single Wire Communication Network, the UCM-100 Series connects to any of Renau's compact, powerful hybrid micro process controllers to power even the most intensive and demand- ing applications. Equipment operators and customers see a sleek, elegant dis- play that can easily be mounted any- where on the appliance while keeping the process controller out of sight within the controlled equipment, elim- inating expensive and complicated har- nesses. Available in 3.5-inch, 4.3-inch, and 7-inch display sizes, there is a UCM-1000 Series controller for any application or budget. Regardless of the desired size, all UCM-1000 Series controllers feature customized menu layouts and fully support day-part pro- gramming. The UCM-1000 Series is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, so it requires minimal operator training and helps reduce input error. With a compact, durable design, the WHA-100 Wireless Host Adapter allows Renau controls to communicate with one another and even with a cen- tral computer or computer server to transmit operating information, day- parts, menu items, recipes and more using any standard WiFi connection! Measuring only 1.85 inches wide by 1.15 inches high by 1.8 inches deep, the WHA-100 can be place virtually anywhere on controlled equipment. In order to perform in the most demanding foodservice industry envi- ronments, all Renau products are fully encapsulated for outstanding protec- tion from extreme temperatures, humidity and shock. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., all Renau products are rigorously tested and come with an industry-leading three year warranty. For more information about Renau Electronic Laboratories, please visit www.renau.com, stop by booth #3508 at NAFEM or call 818-341-1994. Continued on Page 57