About the Metal Detector Range
The switch is set by Loma to operate if the pressure of the compressed air supply to the reject falls
below 40psi (2.8 bar). The conveyor then stops.
Optional Equipment
The following options are available, depending on the type of reject mechanism fitted:
Option
Audible Alarm
'Bin Full' Photo-eye
LED Lamp Stack
Overhead Electrical Services
Product Guides
Product Registration Photo-eye
PVS Indicator Lamp
Reject Actuation Confirmation
Reject Confirmation with Photo-
eye
Lockable Reject Bin +
Monitoring
Pack Check Photo-eye
S = Standard fitting, O + Optional fitting.
The options are described in the following sections:
Audible Alarm
The alarm sounds when a contaminated product is detected. The maximum volume of the alarm lies
in the range of 110 to 125 decibels (dB) at 1 metre but the level can be adjusted.
'Bin Full' Photo-eye
Warns when the reject bin is full.
LED Lamp Stack
A plastic LED lamp stack, or alternatively a dome, which includes an adjustable
audible alarm, is available. The lamp base is mounted on a pole on the side of
the head and provides visual signalling as follows:
■
Red Lamp – System Error.
■
Orange Lamp – Detection / Rejection.
■
Green Lamp – Normal Running / Inspection.
■
Blue Lamp – Run Error / PVS Test.
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Stop On Detect
Air Blast
S
-
O
O
O
-
O
-
-
-
-
Pusher
Retracting Band
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
-
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O