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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS Industrial Metal Detectors THS/21E - THS/21 Operator Manual Document Date Hardware Software THSV5441 – ALMV5430 FI002K0024v1400xUK 12/09/2018 HV5.xx THSV5741 – ALMV5730 Please read this manual thoroughly before you start to install, operate or maintain the equipment. Keep this manual in good condition and in a safe place.
The equipment is marked with this symbol in the areas where it is forbidden to extinguish a fire with water. CEIA Metal Detectors employ low intensity electromagnetic fields in compliance with current legislation. MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers. Persons wearing pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators and other life support devices must not operate close to the detection probe.
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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - PRECAUTIONS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - PRECAUTIONS Before you install, operate or maintain this equipment, read all the safety instructions and precautions specified in the Warnings Manual. The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose, in accordance to the Safety Instructions and to the operating and maintenance procedures described in this Manual and in the Installation, Use and Maintenance Manual.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2 DESCRIPTION 2.1 Detection probes THS/21E, THS21E-3F, THS/SL21E, THS/SL21E-3F THS/21, THS/MS21, THS/SL21, THS/SLMS21 THS/G21E THS/G21, THS/GMS21 THS/MN21 A Detection probe, complete with electronic control card (SCD) B Power supply unit for connecting the device to the mains power supply and to any external units (photocell, ejector, etc.).
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.2 Power supply and control units 2.2.1 Control Power Box The Control Power Box contains the Metal Detector power supply unit. It has connections for external sensors and slave devices and can also house the RCU remote control unit or the IXC Network Card (optional).
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3 Integrated systems on the conveyor belt 2.3.1 THS-FBB Detection probe Control and programming panel Main ON-OFF switch Conveyor belt control panel Synchronization photocell Signal light tower Emergency stop pushbutton Rejected product bin Rejected product bin lock (or, upon request, solenoid lock)
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3.3 THS-MBB Detection probe Control and programming panel Main ON-OFF switch Conveyor belt control panel Synchronization photocell Signal light tower Emergency stop pushbutton Rejected product bin Rejected product bin lock (or, upon request, solenoid lock) 2.3.4 THS-FBV...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3.5 THS/MBR Detection probe Rejected product bin Control and programming panel Magnetic safety sensor Ejection system, fitted with Ejection Confirmation and Main ON-OFF switch Ejector Position Check sensors Support feet (to be fixed to the floor) or lockable Conveyor belt control panel castors Synchronization photocell...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3.7 THS/RB and THS/RBK Detection probe Control and programming panel Main ON-OFF switch Conveyor belt control panel Synchronization photocell Emergency stop pushbutton Support feet (to be fixed to the floor) or lockable castors Protection cover Encoder (optional) 2.3.8...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3.9 THS/PL21E and THS/PLH21 THS/PL21E, THS/PL21 THS/PLH21E, THS/PLH21 Detection probe Alarm reset button Control and programming panel Base with lockable castors Universal structure for coupling to the machine in the Power Supply Box line Product conveyor tube Stand adjustable in height and orientation...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS DESCRIPTION 2.3.11 THS/FFV21 Detection probe Control and programming panel Control Power Box Product conveyor tube Main switch Emergency stop button Rejected product exit Input flange for material to be inspected Adjustable feet Inspected product exit Ejection valve Compressed air group Ejection valve activation system,...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Before you start to use the equipment, read the provided Warnings Manual. 3.1 Preliminary checks Power supply unit Hazardous voltages are present inside the power supply unit. Close and lock the door and keep the key in a place where it is only accessible to trained, authorised personnel.
The display shows the following information in sequence: the serial number; the version of the software program that controls the power supply unit. On CEIA conveyor systems, the display shows the message EMERGENCY RESET and waits for you to press the key (Emergency Reset).
The alarm threshold is in the center of the display. The segments on the left are vertical bars. The segments on the right are filled out. THS/xx21E THS/xx21 CEIA THS/xx21 THS/xx21E V5.xxx ALM V5.xxx THS V5.xxx Product: PROD01...
(i.e. sensitivity, detection mode or band, counter status, time for the next test, etc.). On 21 series models, the CEIA test samples, are also indicated, estimated on the current configuration. The displays shown here are provided as examples only.
3.2.4 Other messages and signals The Metal Detector displays other information about its operating state: THS/xx21E THS/xx21 CEIA THS/xx21 THS/xx21E V5.xxx ALM V5.xxx THS V5.xxx The colon alongside the product selected Product: PROD01 flashes to indicate that the Metal Detector is operating.
This displays operating, Display programming and self- diagnostic messages. Control panel Control panel THS/21 THS/21E 3.3.1.2 Conveyor Control System WHITE warning light, lights up LINE to indicate Power On. STEADY GREEN LIGHT Indicate that the transport is...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Signal light tower The external beacon has coloured lights to Fault present indicate the following statuses: AMBER Detection alarm present BLUE Test request Buzzer External horn Light Meaning Light state No fault/alarm present Emergency or fault message to be reset Slow flashing...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.4 Controls 3.4.1 Control panel The device parameters are controlled and programmed using the control panel keypad, as described below: THS/xx21E and THS/xx21 Function To enter and leave the programming mode To move from a programming submenu to the previous menu To cancel the last character entered To leave the Metal Detector status display...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.4.2 Conveyor Control System control panel The enclosure door of the Conveyor Control System power supply unit has a built-in motor control panel. Function GREEN button: Start the conveyor belt RED button: Stop the conveyor belt Programmable Increase belt speed - No function...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.5 Basic functions For information about all programming operations, modifications to installation parameters, local and remote control, see the Programming Manual. 3.5.1 Using the Quick Access key Only on 21 series models. The system administrator can program up to 10 functions which can then be called up rapidly by pressing the Quick Access key and the corresponding numeric key.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.5.2 Access to programming To enter the Programming mode press the key. 3.5.3 Entering your user name Depending on the settings made by the system administrator, the Metal Detector may display a prompt asking you to enter a user name and password.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.5.4 Entering the password According to the Administrator settings, it is possible that the Password system will require a password. In this case use the same **#___ insertion system used for the user name. The display will show each character entered as an asterisk.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.5.5 Selecting a product To select a product from the list of products programmed and set by the system administrator or the supervisor, proceed as follows: THS/xx21E THS/xx21 Access the programming mode as an operator by Product selection * Product~selection~~@ pressing...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7 Using the equipment 3.7.1 Normal use Before starting the product transport, check that the Metal Detector is in operative conditions and the selected settings are correct for the current product. 3.7.1.1 Loading the product to be inspected The product to be inspected shall be loaded...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7.1.3 Adjusting the conveyor belt speed The speed of the conveyor belt can be adjusted by: Programming the Speed parameter on the Metal Detector (if enabled for the Operator). Operating the keys on the Conveyor Control System (if not disabled). During programming of the Metal Detector, the speed adjustment function using is disabled.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7.2 Alarm reset In case of an alarm due to metallic contamination, the contaminated product is ejected from the integrated system according to the ejection mode which has been selected: Automatic ejection of the contaminated material. The transport is not stopped and the contaminated product is sent into a reject bin which should be emptied at regular intervals by the operator.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7.5 Removing and emptying the reject bin The reject bin, where fitted, must be emptied at regular intervals. During this operation exercise extreme caution. The reject material bin could be heavy. You must have procedures specific to this operation.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7.5.3 THS/PLV21x Stop the product transit. Turn off the system by means of the main switch. Unlock the rejected product bin by means of its own key. Extract and empty the rejected product bin. Insert back correctly the rejected product bin.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.7.6 Automatic stop This function is only available on The conveyor belt will stop automatically in the following cases: Self-diagnostic status If a self-diagnostic message is present, the conveyor belt is programmed to be automatically stopped.
Customers can use their own reference samples based on product characteristics or internal quality control procedures or can request specific sample from CEIA. The tests can be performed at programmed scheduled intervals or whenever required (e.g.
For Tests with two or three samples, the samples will be requested one after the other, without the need to manually select them. The test cycle and the final test result will be saved to memory, as FE test, NFE test and SS test. THS/21E THS/21 To perform the Metal Detector test FE~test~-0.80~~~~~~~@ FE test -0.80...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE If the test is unsuccessful, one of the following messages will appear: Test failed for sample not detected If the sample is not detected it could THS/21E THS/21 be that the sample was not passed [\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\] through the unit in the one minute...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Test failed for ejection timeout THS/21E THS/21 [\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\] If the ejection cycle is not ===================== TEST FE FAILED completed following an alarm within EJECTION TIMEOUT TEST FE FAILED {|||||||||||||||||||} a minute of starting the test, the test EJECTION TIMEOUT is considered to be unsuccessful.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4 MAINTENANCE Before you start any maintenance operations, read the section Safety instructions - Precautions in this manual. You should wherever possible try to avoid maintenance or repair operations with the unit open and powered up. If this is not possible, operations under these conditions must only be performed authorised, skilled personnel who are fully aware of the hazards involved.
THS/RB THS/MBR up to 50°C Water up to 80°C Check the compatibility of the product with the materials used. CEIA can supply details Alkali- and acid-based cleaning agents of material characteristics on request. Soapy solution Hydrogen peroxide up to 10%...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.2.2.1 THS/FBB Shut down the system at the main ON-OFF switch. Ejection system If the conveyor belt is fitted with an ejection system, perform the following steps, before continuing: Unlock the transparent cover of the Remove the transparent cover from the Empty any product from the reject bin.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE Crushing and cutting hazard. When you are positioning the support surface on the infeed side, take precautions to prevent the risk of crushing and cutting between the surface and the belt frame. Open the motor roller and remove the belt To refit the belt, follow this procedure in which is now free and ready to be reverse order.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.2.2.3 THS/RB Shut down the system at the main ON-OFF switch. Remove the four locking pins Lift up the belt block from its housing Remove the belt block from the detection tunnel. Check for wear on the belt round ropes and replace if necessary Follow the procedure in reverse to re-assembly the tape.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.3 Troubleshooting All the power supply voltages in the power supply card are protected by self-resetting fuses. This type of fuse triggers when there is an overload or a faulty connection, for the voltage values on the card, except for the mains voltage. Refer to the description of the inputs and outputs.
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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE Problem Possible causes Solutions Contact the Maintenance Service to perform the Electrical or mechanical interference General Compatibility Check procedure and locate from other in-line machines possible noise sources The Metal Detector provides Conveyor belt contamination false alarms only with the Clean the belt or, if needed, replace it.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.5 Self-diagnostic The internal diagnostic system monitors the operational status of the Metal Detector, of the integrated conveyor system and of the connected sensors. In the event that a diagnostic status is activated, the system will automatically perform the following actions: The message corresponding to the diagnostic status is shown on the display.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.5.1 Diagnostics of the Metal Detector and of the integrated conveyor system Message Probable cause Action Type Inverter faulty or programmed incorrectly. Motor fault. X: Fault identification code. No power Undervoltage Overvoltage Motor stalled Motor overload Heat sink...
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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE Message Probable cause Action Type Connections of the detection probe cable interrupted or Contact the Maintenance Service, reporting the Fault PROBE FAULT(x) detection probe faulty. identification code. X: Fault identification code. Emergency circuit fault (any variation to the valid connections status for the Contact the Maintenance Service.
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.5.2 Diagnostics of the connected sensors and additional controls On CEIA Integrated Systems, the diagnostics for the sensors already fitted have already been programmed in our production facility and are the default settings. Message Probable cause...
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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE Message Probable cause Action Type Product passed in front of the Ejection Check sensor during an Remove the product not ejected. ejection Self-diagnostic not set correctly Contact the Maintenance Service. EJECT CHECK FAULT The sensor connected to the EJECTION CHECK input is Contact the Maintenance Service.
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FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE Message Probable cause Action Type Check that the ejector is not blocked in the ejection Ejection system jammed position. Check that there is no product jammed in front of the Ejection Confirmation sensor. EJECT.SYSTEM JAM The sensor connected to the EJ.CONFIRMATION input is...
FI002K0024v1400xUK – Operator Manual - THS MAINTENANCE 4.5.3 Warning messages Some conditions cause a warning message to be displayed but do not activate the fault: Message Cause Action Check that there is no noise or vibration during the procedure. TA self-learn interrupted Repeat the procedure.
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