T4000 Case System
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CASE INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY T4000 Case System Case Inspection for Metal Cans or Glass Jars with Metal Closures The T4000 Case system is designed for non-contact, non-destructive, 100% automatic container inspection through a sealed cardboard and/or shrink wrapped case. The system offers the option of acoustic or proximity technology to inspect glass jars with metal closures or metal cans for pressure or vacuum after the containers have been sealed in the case. In many applications, the T4000 Case system will detect defects other than low pressure or vacuum. Some examples are missing containers, containers with missing lids or broken bottles, flat sours and damaged cans. T4000 Case System Vacuum or pressure inspection for metal cans or glass jars with metal closures that are sealed in cardboard or shrink wrapped cases. • Vacuum/Pressure inspection in metal cans • Large PC touch screen • Vacuum/Pressure inspection in glass jars with metal closures • Graphic screen shows defects in case • Acoustic and Proximity sensor heads (up to 4 heads) • Missing cans • Broken or missing glass bottles • Quick set sensor bridge for easy product changeover • Speeds up to 250 cases per minute • NEMA 4x, stainless steel, water wash down (user interface enclosure and control enclosure) Acoustic Technology Acoustic technology works by applying an electromagnetic pulse or “tap” to the top of each container inside the sealed cardboard or shrink wrapped case. The lid of the container vibrates at a natural resonant frequency (“tone”) based on the internal pressure or vacuum in the container. A microphone then senses the resultant tone. The system converts the analog signal to digital and then the DSP board analyzes the output and calculates the frequency. Containers outside user-set limits result in the entire case being rejected. The magnetic pulse and acoustic response will work through the cardboard or shrink wrapped cases. Defects include low or no vacuum, low or no pressure, flat sours, dented lids and missing containers in the case. being rejected. The analog sensor will work through the cardboard or shrink wrapped cases. Defects include low or no vacuum, Low or no pressure, swelled cans, pop-buttons, dented seams or missing containers inside the cases. Case System Configuration The T4000 Case system is a self-standing system that can be configured as follows: • Proximity inspection: 1-4 proximity sensor heads (single bridge) Acoustic inspection: 1-4 acoustic sensor heads (single bridge) Proximity Technology Proximity technology works by measuring the curvature of each container through the sealed case using analog proximity sensors. The curvature for each container in the case is analyzed and assigned a merit value based on the curvature measurements. The system determines whether the container is acceptable or faulty based on userset parameters. Containers outside user-set limits result in the entire case Combined acoustic/proximity inspection (one acoustic bridge and one proximity bridge) The system includes a six-foot inspection conveyor for warehouse or other off-line applications. Spray markers can also be added (optional) to mark the location of the faulty containers within the case for easy identification and rework. The system can be ordered without the conveyor for on-line applications.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PC User Interface Power Requirements: T4000 Case System User Interface Material / Rating: A ngled pedestal stand, 304 stainless steel Operating Conditions: Relative humidity: 0-90%, non-condensing Altitude: Sea level to 3,035 m (10,000 feet) S table ambient temperature: 0° - 50° C (32° - 122° F) Side View W atertight LCD color touch screen PC, 25.4 cm (10 in.) Side View Enclosure: 304 Stainless steel, NEMA 4X, IP65 Sensor mounting Electronics Enclosure Side View Power Requirements: Material / Rating: Enclosure: 304 Stainless steel, NEMA 4X, IP65 Bracket mount to...