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Fill Level Sensors
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Accurate High Speed Fill Level
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Inspection for Any Container Type
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The Fill_xr sensor is a non-contact sensor used to measure the product fill level in steel, aluminum, glass, plastic and paper containers. An x-ray tube energized at high voltage is used to produce a low energy x-ray beam. This x-ray beam is focused to look through the container in the expected fill level region. As the x-ray beam penetrates the container, it is attenuated by the amount of product blocking the beam. An X-ray detector is positioned on the opposite side of the container to measure the intensity of the beam after it goes throughthe container. The intensity of the beam is then compared to acceptable energy levels to determine the relative fill level of each container. User set rejection limits defines the high or low fill threshold.
This high speed inspection sensor can detect under fill and over fill at production line speeds in excess of 2,000 containers per minute. The sensor can be used as a stand alone inspection sensor or as an option used with other inspection sensors.
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Plastic & cardboard dairy containers |
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Glass, metal & plastic beverage containers |
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Plastic household chemical containers |
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Metal food cans |
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Plastic personal care containers |
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Glass, metal and plastic pharmaceutical containers |
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| Systems Specifications |
| Enclosure |
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| Dimensions |
12.25 in high x 6.75 in wide x 25.5 in deep (31.1 cm x 17.15 cm x 64.77 cm) |
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Single piece box w/screw mount access panel |
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Brushed stainless steel |
| Environmental Rating |
NEMA 4X, IP65 |
| Wash Down Rating |
High-pressure water |
| Mounting |
Pedestal stand to floor secured to conveyor
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| Type |
Adjustable height
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| Travel Range |
Crank handle fine adjust 12 in (304.8 mm) Overall floor to x-ray beam range (does not include fine adjust range) standard post 20-90 in. (50.8-228.6 cm) – Longer Lengths are available upon request
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| Construction |
Brushed stainless steel |
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Inspection Sensor
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| X-ray Source |
X-ray tube, 35-75 kV, 10-200uA, 24 VDC @ 2 A, +/- 15 VDC @ 300 mA |
| X-ray Lamp |
Red lens (Green for CE), 24 VDC, 6.5 watt bulb (monitored for continuity) |
| X-ray Detector |
Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT), 1 in (25.4 mm) square window |
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Trigger Sensor
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| Photo Beam |
Thru-beam pair, adjustable gain, 10-30 VDC, sourcing pnp output |
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| Infrared Sensor |
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for Fill Level Inspection
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The TapTone Fill_ir Sensor is designed to inspect plastic and glass containers for proper fill level. The system can be configured to detect under filled containers, over filled containers or both. The system uses optical technology to detect an infrared beam, which measures the fill level of water based liquid products. The sensor mounts on a remote variable height stand and requires no modifications to the existing production conveyor. The Fill_ir sensor is compatible with any TapTone Platform and can be added to existing TapTone systems as an optional inspection.
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Beverage containers |
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Carbonated and LN2 dosed beverages
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Household chemical |
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Nutraceutical products |
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Personal care & cosmetics |
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| Systems Specifications |
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| Operating Speed (max) |
2,000 containers per minute |
| Maximum Container Width |
170 mm (6.75 in) |
| Compatible with |
T100, T500, T4000 (T1000 as an added option) |
| Power Requirements |
Voltage: 10-30 VDC (Typical 24 VDC)
Current: 340mA maximum |
| Operating Conditions |
Stable Ambient Temperature: 0º - 50º C (32º to 122º F) |
| Weight |
9.95 kg (22 lbs) |
| Max Range from OF to UF |
65 mm (2.50 in) |
| Trigger Sensor |
10-30 VDC, PNP Sourcing Output |
| Measurement Resolution |
1-4 mm (0.040 in to 0.160 in) |
| Sensor Output |
24V PNP Sourcing |
Material & Control Enclosure
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| Environmental Rating |
NEMA 4X, IP67
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| Construction |
Box: 304 electro polished, stainless steel housing, high pressure wash-down
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| Mounting |
Angled pedestal stand, 304 stainless steel, tripod base, adjustable height range 241 mm (9.5 in |
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