Safeline STANDARD SERIES Manuel d'instructions Page 1

Reference number : 4618 - 007STANDARD SERIESMETALDETECTORSINSTRUCTION MANUALFIRMWARE 2.01 TO 2.49SAFELINE LTDMONTFORD ST, SALFORD, ENGLANDTel: 44 (0)

Page xLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSFigure Page1 Vector diagram...

THIS MANUAL INCLUDES ALL THE FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH THE FIRMWARE VERSION 2.01 to 2.49PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THESE FEATURES MAY NOT BE INCLUDED AS STAND

Page 1SPECIFICATION - STANDARD SERIES DETECTORSBASIC TECHNOLOGYHigh frequency low power electromagnetic coilsystem.Frequency of OperationCrystal contr

Page 2Spherical SensitivityDependent on aperture size, and frequency ofoperation, all sensitivity information is expressed indiameters of spherical sa

Page 3BASICS ABOUT METALDETECTORSBasic Principles of OperationSafeline detectors utilise a low power highfrequency magnetic field coil system which ha

Page 4A comparison can be made with acommercial/domestic Hi-Fi system. The volumecontrol of the Hi-Fi increases/decreases theamplitude of all signals

Page 5INSTALLATIONGENERALSafeline advise users to carefully study theinstallation advice provided; a little care takenduring installation will avoid t

Page 6Magnetic LoopsThe design and Construction of the metal detectorsupport framework can be very influential on theoverall performance of the detect

Page 7connections and the position and rating of therecommended circuit breaker are shown in Fig. 6B.Arrangement of the gland assemblies forconnecting

Copyright © Safeline limited, 1990, 1997, 1998No part of this document may be reproduced, or translated, in any form, electronic orotherwise without t

NOTES1) LINK 2 MUST BE FITTED IF THE MODULE HARDWARE IS LESS THAN VERSION 62 (INTRODUCED 25/10/93) AND DOES NOTINCLUDE REJECT CONFIRMATION.2) METAL DE

Figure 6B Power ConnectionsRATINGS1) RECOMMENDED POWER LEADAREA 0.75 mm2CONSTRUCTION 24 x 0.2 mmCURRENT RATING 6 AMP.COLOURS BROWN-LIVE, BLUE-NEUTRAL

Figure 6C Cable Gland Assemblies for Power Supply UnitPage 9A

Figure 8 Bearing Block InsulationFigure 7 Roller Shaft Insulation(one end only)Page 9B

THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLYPage 9C

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Page 11THE CONTROL PANELIntroductionThe metal detector control panel (see Fig 11) is theinterface by which the user may observe andcontrol the metal d

Page 12THE DISPLAYAND TOUCH KEY FUNCTIONSLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)Used to display the information in the metaldetector’s computer.Bar Graph Display

Page 13OPERATINGAND ACCESS MODES - ContinuedSupervisor Access ModeThe supervisor may change the followingpara- meters.Product Number (Prod No##)Sensit

Page iiiAmendmentsSafeline have a policy of updating manuals to include new features, correct erratum, or incorporate customersrequests. The Amendmen

Page 14ENTERING THE ACCESS CODESAll Safeline metal detectors are shipped fromthe factory with the following access codes.Code 0001 = Operator AccessCo

Page 15CHANGING DIGITAL VALUESVarious settings in the progamme are storedas digital values, eg product number,sensitivity, phase etc.Digital values ca

Page 16PROGRAMMABLE SETTlNGS –continuedInverse Detection (Inverse Detect Yes/No)This feature allows the action of the rejecttimer to be reversed, such

Page 17CONFIGURING THE DETECTORVarious operating characteristics of the detector areprogrammable and may be altered or configured tosuit the particula

Page 18SET TIME - Firmware 2.21 or lessAllows the setting of HOUR and MINUTE. Theclock uses the 24 hour format. Refer to ’ChangingDigital Values’ for

Page 19REJECT TIMERS – GENERALTlMER TYPESA wide range of timer types and settings areavailable to the engineer. Five different timer types,each with v

Page 20tm1 – TIMERThe tm1 reject timer is useful for applicationsrequiring instantaneous reject action with zerodelay time. Typical applications would

Page 21tm2[G] TIMER – NON GATED MODEThe tm2[G] timer used in the non-gated mode is an idealdelayed reject timer for use with loose product where there

Page 228) Select ’No’, display now reads:Signal Delay # # # #secReject Time # # # #sec9) If inspecting individual product place the samplepack wit

Page 23tm2[G] TIMER – GATED MODEThe tm2(G) photogated reject timer gives preciseoperation of the reject device where individual products,eg cartoned p

Page ivWarnings and CautionsWARNINGTHE ABOVE CAPTION IDENTIFIES AN OPERATING PROCEDURE OR PRACTICE THAT COULD RESULTIN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.!CAUTI

Page 24such that the pack/product breaks the beam beforereaching the reject device. The beam may be positionedeither side of the detector. Ensure the

Page 25b) A metal test piece is not required to set thesetwo parameters13) Ensure that the photo beam(s) is/are clear ofobstructions and press the ’w

Page 26tm3[G] TIMERThe tm3[G] is a variable speed version of the tm2[G)timer,The tm2[G] timer has four time clock controlled functionsthat will provid

Page 278) Select ’No’ display now readsSignal Shift # # #Reject Shift # # #9) To set signal shift set the conveyor to its mid-rangespeed.For loose

Page 28keys such that the reject mechanism operates justas the front/leading edge of the pack reaches thecentre of the reject device.When set – press

Page 29When a satisfactory setting has been achieved. PressENTER once.The Reject Time should now be adjusted.14) Press the ’Etc’ soft key the display

Page 30PROGRAMING THE DETECTORGENERALAt this stage the metal detector should have been installedand configured and the user be familiar with the basic

Page 31PRODUCT EFFECT APPLICATIONSWet/moist product, ie meat, cheese, soups etcgenerate product signals when passed through thedetector. At setting Ph

Page 322) Enter access code.3) Select lowest available product number (01 to 20).4) Manually set phase to 0000.5) Adjust sensitivity so that the peak

Page 337) When asked to pass product through apertureensure the product is passed in the same orientationand position each time.8) When the auto-set

Page vHandling instructionsThe detector does not contain any exposed noxious or dangerous substances.When transporting and handling the detector damag

Page 34PERFORMANCE VALIDATION ROUTINEGeneralThe performance validation routine (PVR) helpsusers comply with ISO 9000 and BS5750 byensuring that the me

Page 35Test Samples (FERROUS – #.#mm / NONEFERROUS – #.#mm / STAINLESS STEEL 0.#mm)This allows the user to setup test sample materialsand sizes which

Page 36Alarm If Overdue (Alarm If Overdue – YES/NQ)If Reject Confirmation hardware is fitted this option canbe selected to operate the system fault re

Page 37PRINT-OUTS / DATA COLLECTIONInformation (or data) being transmitted by the metaldetector may be transferred directly to paper by using alocal p

Page 38APPENDIX AA Rotary Encoder Used As A Speed SensorFor The tm3[G] TimerSpeed Sensor RequirementsThe speed sensor may be:a) a purpose bought item

Page 39Both proximity and photo-electric devices areavailable in a slot sensor type construction, which canbe mounted to sit astride the disk. If thi

Page 40If your maximum conveyor speed exceeds this limitthen choose the next point up, where in our examplethe shift distance is 19 mm. At this poin

Page 41APPENDIX BHardware Failure Numbers, Variable Error NumbersCircuit Fault Numbers And Warning Numbers.GENERALThe metal detector carries out vario

Page 42WARNING NO’SDuring power-up the firmware checks the modulememory and the detector head memory for validity, anyerrors are displayed as Warning

Page 43APPENDIX CSetting Up And Connecting A PrinterTo The Metal DetectorGENERALInformation (or data) being transmitted by the metaldetector may be tr

Page viSafety InstructionsMost companies have a code of practice for their employees which is designed to ensure their safety in theworking environmen

Page 44CONNECTION OF PRINTER TO DETECTORNOTES1) Many printers do not require CTS, DSR or DCD to be at active levels.However it is accepted good pract

Page 45APPENDIX DSample Printed Reports ShowingFormat And ContentsMetal Detector Current SettingsNote: Individual printouts will vary according to t

Page 46QA Settings Printout Shift Report Printout** SHIFT REPORT START **Date Time01 Jan 1998 10:30:15*Reject Relay Operated*Date Time01 Jan 1998 09:0

Page 47Shift Report Printout - continued Performance Check* Performance Check *Date Time01 Jan 1998 10:45:00Line ID ; 0205Operator ; QA INSPECTORProd

APPENDIX EFirmware Versions 2.13, 2.15 and HigherProduct Signal CancellationPhasing out a product effect signal whethermanually or automatically very

If not, it will mean the sensitivity setting can notbe improved upon and cancellation will beineffective.v) Select YESvi) The product will require thr

DRAWING LISTFlow Chart – Running Mode Page 49Flow Chart – Operator Mode Page 50Flow Chart - Supervisors Mode Page 51Flow Chart – Engineers Mode Pa

Page 49Serial Number # # # #Ver #.# # M/C Model # # #RECALL SENS. # # # PROD. No.00< ETC Safeline Ltd.SENS. # # # PR

Page 50OPERATOR MODEFLOW CHART - VERSION 2.01 to 2.49RUNNINGMODEPROG/EXITENTEROPERATOR CODEETCPROG/EXITSENS. # # # >PROD.No. # # >PHASE

Page 51SUPERVISOR MODEFLOW CHART - VERSION 2.01 to 2.49RUNNINGMODEETCPROG/EXITENTERSUPERVISOR - CODEENTERETCETCETCETCETCPROG/EXITSELECT TIMER A B C

Page viiDetector Precautions!CAUTIONDuring installation and operation of the detector the following points must be considered. Failure to do so mayres

Page 52ENGINEERS MODEFLOW CHART - VERSION 2.01 to 2.49ETCPROG/EXITENTERENGINEERS MODEETCSENS. # # # >PROD. No. # # >PHASE >EN

Page 53ENGINEERS MODEFLOW CHART - VERSION 2.10 to 2.49ETCETCDETECTION BUZZER -ON/OFFCHANGE CODE - OPERATORS SUPERVISORSENTER

Page 54QA-OPERATOR MODEFLOW CHART - VERSION 2.01 to 2.49PROG/EXITENTERQA OPERATOR CODEETCETCEXIT FERROUS > FERROUS >NONE F

Page 55CURRENT TIME # # : # #NEXT QA TEST # # : # #RUNNINGMODEETCPACK COUNT # # # # # # # # REJECT COUNT # # # #ETCPROG/EXITENTERQA INSPECTORCO

Page 56Return to Engineer or Supervisor mode.This display may appear if theproduct signal level was very small.AUTO SETUP SUB -ROUTINEFLOW CHART - V

Page 57SELECT TIMER A >SELECT TIMER B >SELECT TIMER C >< TIMER ° A/B/C ° UPDATE NO< TIMER

Page 58Tm2[G] TIMER SUB-ROUTINEENGINEER MODE – VERSION 2.01 to 2.49SELECT TIMER A >SELECT TIMER B >SELECT TIMER C ><

Page 59[G]tm3[G] TIMER SUB-ROUTINEENGINEER MODE – VERSION 2.01 to 2.49SELECT TIMER A >SELECT TIMER B

Page 60TYPICAL METAL DETECTOR CONVEYOR

Page 61RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF INVERTERSThis is a typical layout of the inverter supplied by safeline.Do attempt to install, operate, maintain

Page viii6. Avoiding aperture damageAt all times ensure that the product does not come in contact with, or impact onto the detector aperture ora

Page 62(Applicable only if ATEX option is ordered)ATEX DIRECTIVE• This product complies with the ATEX Category as stated on the ATEX system label sho

Page 63(Applicable only if ATEX option is ordered)ATEX system labelAmbient temperature range/Umgebungstemperaturbereich von/ Gammede température ambia

Page ixCONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGESAims of this manual. ........................