The Lock Inspection Systems Insight HD range of metal detectors features Optix, a powerful reporting and diagnostic software that clearly displays a detailed profile of the product for perfect set-ups, performance verification and timely reports. The detectors’ sensitivity can be finely tuned. Simply view the product signal and draw a detection envelope around it. Any signals detected outside this envelope indicate the presence of ferrous, non-ferrous metals or stainless steel contamination the products generating the signals can be automatically rejected.
The metal detection and signal processing take place in the compact integrated digital search head. The Optix detector management software uses Lock’s DDS (direct digital signal) vector diagram to generate the detailed product profile needed to achieve perfect product set-ups. This ensures detection and rejection of metal fragments in both conductive and non-conductive product applications while achieving stable operation and high sensitivities to all metals.
The comprehensive choice of reject options includes drop flap and retract band types. The failsafe option comprises reject confirmation, air failure alarm and bin full alarm. To help meet the hygiene requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries, the Insight HD detector heads are sealed to IP69K/PW12.
Each detector is delivered with an external USB port to allow downloading of data for secure storage or distribution in pdf and other formats. Wired or wireless ethernet and SCADA capability are optional.
Insight HD has been developed specifically to meet the needs of the food and packaging industries where good manufacturing practice requires traceability, efficiency, product quality and compliance with existing as well as forthcoming regulatory requirements.
The units are available in single- or multifrequency format ranging from 30 to 875 kHz. The Insight HD’s compact dimensions make it suitable for integration with all well-known checkweighers and for mounting onto new or existing conveyors.