MET 30+

Metal Detectors
Operating Manual
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 4
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 4
2.1 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 4

3. INTRODUCTION 5
4. SETTING UP THE MACHINE 6
4.1 Detector Display and Keypad 6
4.2 Initial Test 7
4.3 Product Setup 7
4.4 Timer Setup 10

5. USING THE SOFTWARE 13

5.1 Power up 13
5.2 Security Codes 16
5.3 Operator Menu 17
5.4 Supervisor Menu 18
5.5 Engineers Menu 23

6. OPERATION CHART 29
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 30
7.1 False Triggering/Poor Sensitivity 30
7.2 Fails to detect test sample 30
7.3 Detects sample and does not false trigger 30
7.4 Detects sample but false triggers 30

8. SAMPLE TEST 31
8.1 Operation 31
8.2 Recommended action on failing test 32
8.3 Engineering setup 32
8.4 Sample test flowchart 34

9. PRINTER 34
9.1 Print Modes 36
9.2 Reports 40
9.3 Engineering Setup 41
9.4 Printer Cable Diagrams 43

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10. GLOSSARY 44
10.1 Aperture 44
10.2 Bargraph 44
10.3 Factory Test Setup 44
10.4 False Triggering 44
10.5 Metal-Free Zone 44
10.6 Noise 44
10.7 Product Effect 45
10.8 Product Guide 45
10.9 Sensitivity 45
10.10 Skid Plate 45
10.11 Systemchek 45
10.12 Test Sample 45
10.13 Trigger 45

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1. GENERAL
The instructions given in this manual have been written clearly and briefly to enable
an easy understanding of the actions necessary to install and operate this
equipment.

In order to ensure trouble-free and reliable service it is strongly recommended that

operators of the equipment are provided with this manual in order to familiarise
themselves with the controls and procedures.

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY

2.1 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act

The Purchaser shall comply with the instructions and information of this manual, and
it is strongly advised that all personnel associated with this equipment be made
familiar with the information contained herein.

It is essential that the personnel engaged on the operation of the plant be competent
and experienced in the work, and that they comply with the statutory requirements
and regulations, including the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and
any amendments that may become legal requirements.

Note: For installation of the MET30 + refer to the Installation Manual

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3. INTRODUCTION
This is the manual for the MET 30+. Below is a summary of the information
contained in each section of the manual:

Setting up the machine

A description of the user interface to the detector (display and keypad) is in this
section. Following this is a test to make sure that the basic system is working
correctly. This is followed by details of how to set up the system for a particular
product, including detection parameters and timer types.

Using the software

A complete reference to the software. Every option in the software is described.

Operation Chart

Block diagram of the MET 30+ menu system.

Troubleshooting Guide

A list of common problems that may be encountered and possible solutions.

Sample test guide

Detail sample test instructions.

Printer

Detail printer instructions.

Spares List

A list of spares available for MET 30+.

Glossary

A list of terms specific to metal detectors, and their meanings.

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4. SETTING UP THE MACHINE

The detector and reject system (if fitted) should now be completely installed. The aim
of this section is to describe how to set up the detector for a particular product,
including automatic setting of detection parameters and calibration of timers for
accurate rejection.

For more detailed explanation of the software, please consult the next section in the
manual. If problems are encountered during setup, read the troubleshooting section
of the manual.

4.1 Detector Display and Keypad

Switch on the detector, but not the conveyor. The display should look similar to that
shown below.

FACTORY TEST SETUP

SEL

Figure : Detector display and keypad

The display has two lines of 20 characters, and after power on or reset, the top line
shows the current product name and the bottom line shows a "bargraph". The
bargraph can be used to see how good a product setup is: the circles show the size
of signal being detected, the more circles the larger the signal. Solid circles indicate
that metal has been detected. Hollow circles indicate product effect or metal
contamination that is not large enough to trigger the metal detector. If many hollow
circles are displayed each time a product passes then the detector may be at risk
from false triggering. When no signal is detected two circles will be displayed on the
bargraph to indicate that the detector is actively looking for metal.

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The keypad has three keys, labelled from left to right: SELECT, , . If at any time it
is required to reset the unit, all three buttons on the keypad should be pressed
simultaneously. This causes the unit to reset as though it has just been switched on.

4.2 Initial Test

Every detector is shipped with a test sample - a small piece of metal to test the
detector with. This test sample will either be embedded in the end of a 30cm grey
plastic stick, or in a credit-card-sized, plastic-laminated card. Before the detector is
shipped, it is set up to see this sample without false triggering (false triggering is
when the detector indicates that it has seen metal when none is present, and is due
to electrical noise, vibration, large product effect, etc.). This setup is stored on the
detector under the name "FACTORY TEST SETUP".

With the detector switched on, and the conveyor off check the bargraph to make
sure that the machine is not false triggering. Switch the conveyor on. The bargraph
on the metal detector should show no more activity with the conveyor running than
when it is off. If the detector starts to false trigger, consult the trouble-shooting guide.
If a reject mechanism is fitted, use the reject override switch in the power supply to
activate the reject mechanism. If this is detected by the metal detector (i.e. the
bargraph shows solid circles) then consult the trouble-shooting guide.

With the conveyor running, pass the test sample through the aperture. The detector
is least sensitive in the centre of the aperture, so the best test is to pass the sample
through the centre of the aperture. With a test stick this is relatively easy. With a test
card, it may be necessary to put the card on a box to lift it up in the aperture, but
make sure that the box contains no metal itself, by passing it through the
aperture on its own and making sure the head doesn't trigger. When passing the test
sample, make sure that hands, rings, watches etc. are kept away from the aperture.
If the detector does not see the test sample, then check that the power supply is
correctly wired. If it is then consult Lock.

4.3 Product Setup

The aim of this subsection is to get the metal detector to learn the characteristics of a
particular product. In order to do this, some product samples will be required. The
description of how to use the software is kept deliberately brief in this subsection, for
more detail see the next section in the manual: "Using the software".

Press SELECT on the keypad, you should be asked to enter a security code. The
factory default setting for this is 2000, so press SELECT to enter the code. The
display should then show:

TPRCSEDcoselx
Do sample test

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Press four times, then SELECT to choose setup product. Press SELECT again
to choose "New product", and then type in the product name. Use the and
keys to change the current letter, and when this is correct press SELECT to
move to the next letter. When the product name is finished, press SELECT again to
accept it.

The display should now show:

 Automatic
Manual

Press SELECT to choose standard, resulting in the following:

Adjust tolerance
NO

Make sure that the conveyor is switched on and that product is ready to be passed.
Once SELECT is pressed to start the automatic setup, product will need to be
passed continuously until the setup is finished, otherwise the detector will be unable
to learn the product's signal correctly. While passing the product make sure that no
metal goes near the aperture, particularly watches, rings etc.

Press SELECT, the display should show

Initialising for
Auto-setup

Keep passing product until the display shows something similar to:

W=60 H=60 G=15

P= 0.0° T=120%

Press SELECT to return to the display showing the product name and bargraph. The
detector should now be setup to ignore the signal from the product, but still see
metal. Pass the product through the aperture and make sure that detector does not
trigger. If it doesn't, move on to the next subsection: "Timer setup". If the detector
does trigger on the product read the notes below.

Notes on automatic setup

The detector will usually be able to set itself up automatically, however the following
points should be borne in mind. Products can have different effects depending on
their temperature - this a particular problem when frozen product starts to thaw, or a
hot product is allowed to cool down. Orientation of product can also affect product
effect, e.g. if a setup is done with packs passed lengthways, a pack passed
widthways may be rejected.

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If the product varies a lot e.g. pieces of meat; or the environment is electrically noisy,
then the sensitivity of the detector may need to be reduced. In order to do this read
about "product detection envelope", "Height adjustment" and "Width adjustment" in
the next section of the manual.

4.4 Timer Setup

There are two parts to this. The first is to tell the detector what sort of system is
connected to it, i.e. whether it is variable speed and whether there is a product gating
photocell or not. The second is to set the correct timer values to reject the correct
pack.

Press SELECT. As before you should be asked to enter the security code. The
factory default setting for this is 3000. Using the UP and DOWN keys scroll to the (e)
Engineering setup and cycle through the available options, the two required for timer
setup are: (c) Configure system and (R) Adjust reject timer.

To tell the detector about the system connected to it, enable the relevant timer inputs
and adjust their polarities according to the instructions in the subsection entitled
"Configure system" on page 25. If the conveyor and reject mechanism has been
supplied by Lock this should be already set up.

Every product has a timer associated with it. This timer is responsible for deciding
when the reject mechanism should be activated after metal contamination has been
detected by the software.

When a new product is created the timer values for the previous product are copied
into the new product. If the new product comes in a different size pack to the
previous one, it may be necessary to adjust some of the timer values. The values
can be changed in the "Adjust reject timer" option on page 23. Please read this
before proceeding.

There are two basic situations with regard to setting timer values: either there is a
synchronising photocell, or there isn't. Other variations will be discussed later.

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4.4.1 No Synchronising Photocell

Only two parameters are used in this situation: delay time and reject time.

When the detector detects metal it generates a trigger pulse. This starts a delay
timer. When the delay timer expires the reject relay is activated. The time for which
the reject relay remains active for can be changed by adjusting the reject time. If
there are many triggers, the reject relay will be activated after the correct delay, for
each trigger. For an immediate reject, set the delay time to 0.01.

4.4.2 Synchronising Photocell

This system uses a photocell to make sure that the contaminated product is in the
correct position with respect to the reject mechanism. Four parameters are used in
this situation: delay and reject time as before, as well as a photocell delay time and
an enabling alarm time.

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When the detector generates a trigger a delay timer is started as for the "no
synchronising photocell" situation. When the delay timer expires an enabling alarm
timer is started. The reject mechanism will only activate while this alarm timer is
active. As each product passes along the belt it breaks the synchronising photocell
beam and generates a photocell pulse. A photocell delay timer is then started. If this
expires and the product was uncontaminated then the alarm timer will not be active
so nothing happens. However if the product was contaminated then, when the
photocell delay timer expires, the alarm timer should be active. In this case the reject
relay is activated.

In order to set this timer up, set the delay time to 0.01s and the alarm time to
something large, e.g. 10.0s. Set the reject time, 0.2s is typical for an air-blast or
pusher reject. Pass a contaminated pack and adjust the photocell delay until the
reject mechanism operates at the correct time to reject the pack, i.e. if the reject
mechanism activates too late then reduce the photocell time, and vice versa.

Once the reject and photocell delay times have been set up, the delay and alarm
times need setting. If these times are not correct then good packs preceding or
following the contaminated pack may be rejected as well.

Attach a metal sample to the back of the pack and pass the pack through the metal
detector. The pack should be rejected. Increase the delay time by 0.1s and pass the
pack again. Keep doing this until the pack is not rejected. Decrease the delay time
by 0.15s to allow a safety margin. (If the system has a variable speed conveyor
decrease the taco pulses by 2 to allow a safety margin.)

To set the alarm time a similar procedure is performed. This time the metal sample
should be placed on the front of the pack, and the alarm time decreased until the
pack is not rejected. To speed up the process, adjust the alarm time in large steps
initially, e.g. 10s, 5s, 2s, 1s. Increase the alarm time by 0.15s (or 2 delay pulses) to
allow a safety margin.

4.4.3 Variable Speed Conveyors

For variable speed conveyors, the timers work in exactly the same way, except that
the delay time, and where applicable the photocell delay time, are measured in tacho
pulses, i.e. these values are based on distance travelled rather than time elapsed.

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5. USING THE SOFTWARE

This section of the manual describes what the software does and how to use it. It is
intended mainly for reference and is not meant to describe how the software would
typically be used, or why certain options are required.

5.1 Power up

When the unit is switched on it will display the product name and bargraph. This is
called the normal running display.

FACTORY TEST SETUP



Pressing the or keys will cycle the display through the product setup, status
and back to the bargraph. None of the information can be modified at this level.

Pressing the key will first show a screen showing the reject and product counts:

Prod count: 31473

Rej count: 12

The next screen to be displayed shows detection parameters:

W=45 H=(843) G=15

P= 3.7° T=120%

W is the width, H the height and P the phase () used for detection as is shown on
the diagram below. Note: width and height refer to characteristics of the electrical
signal from the product, and have nothing to do with the physical dimensions of the
product.

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The height value is shown in brackets if height-checking is disabled, i.e. the height is
not being used for detection and the product detection envelope is open-ended.

Figure : Product detection envelope

The other figures displayed are the gain (G) and tolerance (T). The maximum gain of
the system is 15. If the product effect is large, the gain will be reduced. The tolerance
is the amount by which auto-setup values were adjusted to get the product setup, for
example, if the value of width measured during auto-setup were 50 and the tolerance
120%, then the value of width used for detection and displayed in the screen above
would be 50 * (120/100) = 60.

By simultaneously pressing the SELECT and  key's the following the engineering
displays are shown. (and key's can be used to cycle through the displays.)

The first screen shows version information:

30+Ev1.02 csum = DEC4

89235 286 KHZ

The top line of the display shows the version number stored in the EPROM and the
checksum of the EPROM. The bottom line shows the detector id string. This is free
format text and would typically be used to show the serial number of the head, its
frequency etc.

The next screen shows A/D values ( For lock service engineers only ):

33 42 0,-4
55 41 2,5

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The next screen shows the digital I/O data ( For lock service engineers only ):

Inputs : 00000000
Outputs : 11111111

The next screen shows timer parameters:

Ph,Dl = 2.50, 2.00s

Al,Rj = 5.00, 0.35s

The abbreviations have the following meanings:

Ph Photocell delay time

Dl Delay time (from trigger to start of alarm time)

Al Alarm time (time during which delayed photocell pulses will cause rejects to
occur)

Rj Reject time

The exact form of the display varies with system configuration. If a variable speed
conveyor is being used all timer values apart from reject time will be displayed as a
number of tacho pulses (pul). If the system has no photocell then photocell delay
time and alarm time have no meaning, so they will not be displayed.

The way timers work and how to set them up is explained in the subsection entitled
"timer setup".

The next screen shows the systemchek time.

Syschek time 5.00s

The next screen shows system configuration:

VPL kl TGRPA tgrpa

110 10 01101 10110

The letters have the following meanings (1 means on or yes):

"V" = Vertical fall on?
"P" = Phase tracking on by default?
"L" = Autolearn on by default?
"k" = Trackingenabled for current product?
"l" = Autolearn enabled for current product?
"T" = Tacho enabled (variable speed)? "t" = Tacho input polarity.

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"G" = Photogated? "g" = Photogate polarity.

"R" = Reject systemchek enabled? "r" = Reject systemchek polarity.
"P" = Product systemchek enabled? "p" = Product systemchek polarity.
"A" = Auxiliary input enabled? "a" = Auxiliary input polarity.

The next screen shows the NOISE TEST option.

NOISE TEST :-
Press 'SEL' Key

Pressing the SELECT key initiates a Noise Test. A message is displayed asking the
user to wait. After a short time the data is displayed as detection parameters.

Following this is a screen showing the serial port setup:

A: 9600 N81 - RS232 P

B: 9600 E81 - RS2485

There are two serial ports on the Met 30+. The first (called A) which is set to RS232.
The second port (called B) which is a dedicated RS422/485 (multi-drop).

The first number displayed after the ':' is the baud rate. This is followed by the parity
(N=None, E=Even, O=Odd, M=Mark [always 1], S=Space [always 0]). The next two
digits specify the number of data bits and stop bits respectively. After this is a '-'
indicating no handshaking. Following this is either RS232 or RS485 showing the
mode in which the port is being used, and finally there is a letter or '-' showing the
type of information being transmitted on the port: '-' means no information, 'P' means
printing, 'A' means ADC data (for diagnostic purposes).

5.2 Security Codes

Four security codes are used by the software, in increasing order of security these
are: operator, supervisor, engineer and Lock. When the unit is supplied they are set
to a default code but this can be altered by the user. They are:- OPERATOR 1000,
SUPERVISOR 2000 and ENGINEER 3000. The Lock code is for use by Lock
Inspection service engineers and contains machine configuration and debug options.

On pressing SELECT from the normal running display (where the product name and
bargraph are displayed), the following screen is shown:

Enter security code:

0

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Entering the operator code allows access only to the operator functions (changing
product, sample test and print report). Entering the supervisor code allows access to
supervisor functions in addition to operator functions and so on. If any of the four
security codes have the same value, then the software will allow access in line with
the highest level security code. For example, if the supervisor and engineer codes
were the same then entering this code would allow access to the engineering options
(as well as the supervisor options).

The security code will remain active for one minute after the last key press.

5.3 Operator Menu

The lowest level menu looks like:

Test Product
Print Exit

Use the and key's to select an option shown by the first letter flashing then the
SELECT key to select it.

5.3.1 Test

This option allows a test of the metal detection sensitivity to be done. Firstly the
software asks for a PIN (personal identification number):

Enter PIN number:

1234

After the PIN is entered the user has nine seconds to pass the metal sample. If the
detector fails to detect metal in this time it displays the message "TEST FAILED",
and waits for the SELECT key to be pressed and returns to the bargraph display. If
metal has been detected then "TEST PASSED" is displayed and waits for the
SELECT key to be pressed before returning to the bargraph display.

5.3.2 Product

This menu item allows different product setups to be chosen. On selecting this menu
item a product name and number are displayed. The / keys may be used to scroll
through the list of available products. When the desired product is displayed press
SELECT to set up the MET 30+ for that product.

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5.3.3 Print

This menu allows you to send a report to the serial port for printing if the 'Print on
demand' option has been set in the engineering option. If 'Print on event' has been
selected the report is sent to the serial port as soon as the test has been done. If the
'Print' option is selected when 'Print on event' is used then 'Printing on event is
displayed and it waits for the SELECT key before returning to the menu. To return to
the bargraph the SELECT and  keys must be pressed. When the 'Print on demand'
option is used the 'Print' option is selected by the or keys then the SELECT key.
When this is done the display shows 'Printing report' and ‘SELECT to end print'.
Pressing the SELECT key stops the print out. The report can be re-printed by
selecting the 'Print' option again. No reports can be cleared from this menu.

5.3.4 Exit

Select this to return to the normal running display.

5.4 Supervisor Menu

The supervisor menu looks like:

TPRCSEDcoselx
Do sample test

The display is shown with one of the letters flashing, the text will change depending
on which letter is selected. The key cycles the letter to the left and the key to the
right. The letter have the following meanings :

T = Do sample test P = Select product R = Print report

C = Clear counts S = Setup product E = Edit product
D = Delete product c = Set system clock o = Operator's code
s = Supervisor's code e = Engineering setup l = Lock engineering
x = Exit.

5.4.1 Do Sample Test (T) :

Same as Test option in the operator menu.

5.4.2 Select Product (P) :

Same as Product option in the operator menu.

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5.4.3 Print Report (R) :

Same as the Print option in the operator menu but this time when the reports have
been printed Clear records ? No is displayed. The default is No but this can be
changed to 'Yes' by either the ' ' or ' ' key. The ' SELECT ' key is then pressed and
returns to the supervisor menu.

5.4.4 Clear Counts (C) :

Use this option to clear the reject and product counts to zero. Note that product
counting is only reliable for certain sorts of product with well-defined product effects.

5.4.5 Setup Product (S) :

The display initially requests selection between set up for a new product or
adjustment of an old product. Use / to move the position of the arrow and
SELECT to confirm the selection.

 New product
Adjust old product

5.4.5.1 New Product

If "New product" is selected, a product name must be entered. This is done by

scrolling through the alphabet with the /keys. When the desired character appears
on the display press SELECT. If a mistake is made press the /keys until a '<' is
displayed and then press SELECT to move back to the previous character. When
the full name has been entered use the /keys to display the diamond, then press
SELECT. Product names may be up to 20 characters in length.

5.4.5.2 Adjust Old Product

If "Adjust old product" is selected scroll through the list of products and select one in
the same way as the "Product" menu item above.

5.4.5.3 Automatic/Manual Setup

After choosing a name for a new product setup or selecting an old product to adjust,
a choice is displayed between doing an automatic or a manual setup:

 Automatic
Manual

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It is not recommended to do a manual setup, this is primarily for testing by service

engineers, Press SELECT to give a choice to proceed with a setup for a product with
either a standard or complex envelope.

 Standard
Complex

It is recommended that the standard setup is used. In a few cases products have
complex product signals that will result in false triggering. In such circumstances the
product should be re-setup using the complex option when the number of passes,
and consequently length of time, required to obtain the product envelope will
increase.

After choosing between standard and complex, an option of adjust tolerance is

given:

Adjust Tolerance
NO

Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that the tolerance is not adjusted by

pressing SELECT. Before proceeding to automatic setup make sure that the
conveyor is running, and product is passing through the aperture or ready to be
passed. As soon as SELECT is pressed the detector will initialise the hardware and
afterwards will expect a product to be passed through the aperture.

By use of the /keys, Yes can be selected to the Adjust tolerance display, in
which case the following is seen before proceeding with the automatic setup:

Tolerance = 120%

The tolerance is the sensitivity of the detector, the higher the number the lower the
sensitivity of the detector. It is not recommended to reduce the tolerance below the
default value of 120% but it can be increased to reduce the occurrences of false
triggering.

5.4.5.4 Automatic Setup

Once the hardware has been activated, the display will change to:

Pass product 1
Gain = 15

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The product should then be passed through the aperture, as it would be during
production, until the setup parameters are displayed. Various messages are
displayed while the automatic setup is taking place, as an indication of what the
software is doing.

Once the setup parameters are displayed, e.g.

W=45 H=(843) G=15

P= 3.7° T=120%

Press SELECT to return to the normal running display. The automatic setup is now
complete.

5.4.6 Edit Product (E) :

Displays the edit sub-menu.

EWHPGx
Edit product name

This allows the name and parameters of the current product to be altered. The letters
have the following meanings :
E = Edit product name W = Product width H = Product height
P = Product phase G = Adjust gain x = Exit

5.4.6.1 Width Adjustment (W) :

The display will show something similar to that shown below:

Width = 0045


The width can be changed by pressing the /keys. Use the bargraph to see how
close to false triggering the detector is.

5.4.6.2 Height Adjustment (H) :

This option allows adjustment of the "height" of the detection envelope (see the
diagram of the "Product Detection Envelope" earlier).

Height checking=off


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Use /keys to switch between using the height or not for metal detection. Press
SELECT. Now adjust the height as necessary:

Height = 0763


5.4.6.3 Phase Adjustment (P) :

Phase =175.2°(176.1°)


The phase can be adjusted by using the /keys. The angle in brackets
represents the phase of the current product (if this can be reliably measured).

5.4.6.4 Adjust Gain (G) :

The maximum Gain of the system is 15. If the product effect is large, the gain will be
reduced.

5.4.6.5 Exit (x) :

Selecting the 'x' option returns to the supervisor menu.

5.4.7 Delete Product (D) :

On entering this option you will be asked which product setup to erase:

Erase product: 1
WHITE BREAD

The /keys scroll through the list of products that can be deleted. Note that the
FACTORY TEST SETUP cannot be deleted.

When the product to be deleted has been chosen, press SELECT. Confirmation will
be asked for. If "NO" is selected then no action is taken and the option is exited. If
the current product is deleted the detector will set itself up with the FACTORY TEST
SETUP.

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5.4.8 Set real time clock (c) :

The display shows the current date and time (DD/MM/YY):

Enter date and time :

25/01/95 14:24:18

Initially the date will be high-lighted. Use the /keys to change the date. Press
SELECT to move onto the month and adjust this as necessary. Pressing SELECT
again will allow the year to be changed, then the hours and then the minutes.

5.4.9 Operator's Code (o) :

This allows the operator's access code to be changed, the /keys select each
number and the SELECT key sets it. The new code will over-write the old one.

5.4.10 Supervisor's Code (s) :

This works in exactly the same way as the "Operator's code" above.

5.4.11 Engineering Setup (e) :

Can only be entered by using the Engineer security code.

5.4.12 Lock Engineering (l) :

Can only be entered by Lock engineers using a code.

5.4.13 Exit (x) :

Exit the Supervisor menu and returns to the Bargraph.

5.5 Engineers Menu

When the engineer's code is entered the supervisor menu is displayed. All options
are available except the Lock Engineer. Selecting 'e' enters the menu.

DATRSBCcEHVPrx
Engineering displays

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The letters have the following meanings :

D = Engineering displays A = Autolearn T = Tracking

R = Adjust reject timer S = Sample test reminder B = Blocked photocell
C = Communication setup c = Configure system E = Engineers code
H = Height checking V = Vibration setup P = Printer setup
r = Print status report x = Exit

5.5.1 Engineering Displays (D) :

This enters the same display's as if the SELECT and keys were pressed from the
bargraph.

5.5.2 Autolearn (A) :

The product effect of some products can vary with time, temperature and batch. To
enable metal detection to remain accurate and reliable as product effect changes,
two types of adjustment can be made. The first is called Autolearn. Sometimes, for
example first thing in the morning or at the start of a new batch, there can be a large
change in the product effect of a product. With autolearn enabled, if the detector
detects a product effect consistently different from its current setup, it will
automatically learn the new product effect.

5.5.3 Tracking (T) :

The second type of product effect compensation is called tracking. The detector
measures the phases of packs as they pass and tries to centre the detection
envelope on this phase. This will cope with slow drift over a period of time, and will
remain sensitive to metal contamination.

5.5.4 Adjust Reject Timer (R)

This option allows adjustment of all basic timer parameters: delay time, reject time,
photocell delay time and alarm time.

Each parameter is adjusted in turn. If the system does not have a photocell for
aligning product with the reject mechanism then the photocell delay time and alarm
time are not available for adjustment.

If the system is variable speed then the delay time and photocell delay time are
measured in pulses instead of hundredths of a second.

While in this option, the letter 'R' is displayed in the top right corner of the screen
when a reject occurs.

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5.5.5 Sample Test Reminder (S) :

This allows a timer to be set which will set an alarm after a duration of time set by the
user. When this procedure is entered the  orkey is used to choose if the timer is to
be used or not and the SELECT key to confirm. If the timer is to be used the time
delay before the alarm is entered 1-1000 minutes. After the time has expired the
warning relay is activated. After a further 20 minutes the fault relay is activated and
the display changes to indicate that the sample test is overdue. The display is reset
by the SELECT key.

5.5.6 Blocked Photocell (B) :

This sets the time in seconds that the detector waits for the photocell, if used, to
clear before an alarm is activated. The /keys alter the values.

5.5.7 Communications Setup (C)

On selecting this, a sub-menu is displayed:

Port A Port B
Det Id Exit

Options 1 allows communication parameters to be changed for Port A. Firstly, the

baud rate needs to be selected. Press /until the correct baud rate is displayed and
then press SELECT. Allowable rates are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and
19200. Then select the parity (None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space); the number of data
bits (6, 7, 8); the number of stop bits (1, 2); and whether hand-shaking is enabled
('H') or not ('-'). Note: that different cables and sockets will be required for RS422/485
as opposed to RS232.

Adjustment of communications parameters for port B (option 2) works in exactly the

same way as for port A. The exception is that port A is dedicated to RS232 and port
B is a dedicated RS422/485 (multi-drop).

Option 3 allows the detector ID to be changed. This is used to address the detector
in multi-drop applications (Datachek).

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5.5.8 Configure System (c) :

This option also has a sub-menu:

Inputs Syschek
Aux. Exit

The first option (Inputs) allows all the timer inputs to be enabled or disabled, and
their polarities to be changed.

T=_0 G=->0 R=_0

P=_1 A=-1 X

The letters represent the different timer inputs:

T Tacho (for variable speed conveyors)

G Gating photocell (used to detect position of product on the belt)

R Reject systemchek (to check that reject mechanism operated)

P Product systemchek (to check that rejected product entered the bin)

A Auxiliary input (e.g. bin full, air failure etc.)

X Exit (select this to exit this option)

The hollow circles indicate that the input is disabled, and the solid circles indicate
enabled inputs. An underscore (' ') indicates an active-low input, while a dash ('-')
indicates an active-high input. Active high or low should be chosen such that the
usual value of the input (as shown by the 0 or 1) is low (0), and when the photocell is
blocked the input should go high (1).The 'Gating photocell' option has a ">" which
can be changed to '<' , this shows leading edge trigger '>' or trailing edge trigger '<'.

On entry to the option the letter 'T' will be flashing. Use the /keys to scroll the list
of time inputs. When the desired input is flashing, press SELECT. The input can now
be disabled/enabled by pressing the  or key. Press SELECT to allow adjustment
of the polarity (active high/low). Change the polarity so that the timer input is 0 when
the photocell isn't blocked. Press SELECT. To exit this option press the /keys
until 'X' is flashing and press SELECT.

Syschek allows the systemchek time to be changed. This is only relevant when one
or both systemcheks are enabled in Option Inputs.

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When the reject relay is activated two timers are started, one for the product
systemchek and one for the reject systemchek. If a signal from the relevant
systemchek photocell is not received within the "systemchek time" then the fault
relay is activated, and will remain activated until the detector is reset.

Aux. allows the fifth timer input (CN13 on the power supply) to be used in a variety
of applications, for example as an air failure detector or bin full sensor.

To use this facility proceed as follows: first enable the auxiliary input in option Inputs.
Then select option Aux. Select the message that most nearly describes what the
input is being used for, by using the /keys to change the message and SELECT to
accept it.

Now select the "Aux. active time". This is the length of time for which the auxiliary
input needs to be high (active) continuously before the software drives the output
relay. For a "bin full" sensor the active time might be a couple of seconds. Press
SELECT when the correct time has been chosen.

Finally, choose which output relay to drive. Use the /keys to change the relay and
SELECT to confirm the choice. Although there is a choice of five options for which
relay to drive (including none), the two most useful are: warning (e.g. for bin full ) and
fault (e.g. for air failure).

5.5.9 Engineer's Code (E) :

This option allows you to change the engineer's access code. This is done in exactly
the same way as changing the operator code described earlier.

5.5.10 Height Checking

This option can select the ‘height checking enabled’ facility. When set, all
subsequent Automatic setups will have height checking enabled until it is disabled.

5.5.11 Vibration Setup

When the MET 30+ metal detector leaves the factory, the Factory Test Setup phase
angle is set to same angle as vibration and calibrated to 0 degrees. This option
enables adjustment of this angle, which may be if some of the metal detector
components have to be repaired.

When this option is set the following symbols are seen on the display:

->[ ]>-

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While these symbols are on the display a ferrite rod must be passed through the
detector’s aperture. When the symbols disappear the vibration angle will have been
re-calibrated to zero. The Factory setup phase angle will be zero – i.e. set to ignore
vibration. The displayed phase angles of all the products set up in the machine will
have values relative to the new zero vibration angle and will NOT need adjustment.

5.5.12 Printer Setup (P) :

This option allows you to set up the type of printer options. The three options are
cycled with the /keys and set by the SELECT key. The three options are:-

'Printing disabled' i.e. No printer output.

'Print on demand' i.e. printer output when selected from the menu.

'Print on event' i.e. prints when a reject or setup is done.

When a printout is selected a type of printer is asked for this is also cycled by the
/keys and set by the SELECT key.

The types are:- '80 column printer', '40 column printer', '40c column printer'
(compact) and '20 column printer'. The SELECT key sets the type and returns to the
engineer's menu.

5.5.13 Print Status Report (r) :

This option will print out all setup parameters for stored products. The /key
changes the port from A - B. When the SELECT key is pressed the detector sends
the status information to the printer or a PC in receive mode then returns to the
engineer's menu

5.5.14 Exit (x) :

Returns to the supervisor's menu.

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6. OPERATION CHART

SEL +

Bargraph Display or
SEL

Enter Information Displays

Product & reject

Counts Product setup
Supervisor Operator data

[T] Sample test Sample test

[P] Product setup Product
[R] Print reports select
[C] Clear Counts Print report
[S] Setup product Exit +
[E] Edit product SEL
[D] Delete product
[c] Clock set Edit Product
[o] Operator code
[s] Supervisor code [E] Edit name
[e] Engineering setup [W] Width adjust
[I] Lock engineering [H] Height adjust
[x] Exit [P] Phase adjust
[G] Grain adjust
[x] Exit

Engineering Options

[D] Engineering displays Engineering displays

[A] Autolearn on/off
[T] Tracking on/off Version etc.
[R] Adjust reject timer Show ADC values
[S] Sample test reminder Show port setup
[B] Blocked cell time Timer parameter
Configure [C] Comms settings System check time
[c] Configure inputs Noise test
Inputs [E] Engineering code Show comms ports
Syschek [H[ Height checking
Aux [V] Vibration setup
Exit [P] Printer setup
[r] Print status report Comms
[x] Exit
Port A
Port B
Detector ID
Exit

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This aim of this section is to list common problems and possible solutions.

7.1 False Triggering/Poor Sensitivity

This is the most common problem with metal detectors. There are many possible
reasons for it, so the first thing to do is to narrow down the source of the problem. To
do this, select the "FACTORY TEST SETUP" product and pass the test sample
provided with the metal detector. Now read the relevant paragraph below:

7.2 Fails to detect test sample

The detector is now less sensitive than when it left Lock Inspection. Check that the
power supply cables are wired correctly. If everything appears to be OK call Lock.

7.3 Detects sample and does not false trigger

The detector is probably working correctly. Redo an automatic setup for the product,
which is causing problems. It may be that the product effect has changed since the
last automatic setup was done. Remember that product mix, size and temperature
can all affect the signal from the product. If necessary, reduce sensitivity to reduce
false-triggering or increase it to allow smaller metal samples to be seen. Note that
some product effects make certain metal samples impossible to see.

7.4 Detects sample but false triggers

There are many possible reasons for this, below is a list of possible causes:

Conveyor belt - belts should be clean and contain no metal. Sometimes metal
becomes embedded in the belt causing it trigger the head at regular intervals. Under
no circumstances should metal fasteners be used to join the ends of the belt.

Moving metal in the metal-free-zone - there must be no metal in the metal-free zone.
Consult the "Machine Installation" section of the manual. Movement/vibration - make
sure that conveyor feet are level, product is transferred smoothly onto the conveyor,
and that no vibrating machinery is connected directly to the conveyor.

Earth loops - all metal items must be securely bonded to each other or insulated
from each. Intermittent metal-to-metal contacts can often cause problems.

Electrical interference - all high-current cables should be routed well away from the
detector and its cabling.

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8. SAMPLE TEST
As high resolution detectors are sensitive devices that may drift with changes in
environment, it is prudent to have an organised procedure for physically checking the
system. A known test sample, shipped with each detector, should be inserted into an
identified fresh sample of the product and passed through the detector. It should be
detected and accurately rejected. This will ensure that the detector timing devices
and auto reject mechanism are functioning correctly. If specifications include ferrous
and stainless, both should be used for the test. On a long product, the metal test
piece should be positioned at the leading and then the trailing edge to ensure the
product will be rejected under all circumstances.

The Lock metal detector's provide the 'Sample test reminder' facility to ensure
regular testing takes place while the printer facility provides a hard record of the
frequency and details of the test.

This document describes the operation of the 'Sample test reminder'; details of the
printer operation are given in the guide to using printers with Lock Inspection
Systems metal detectors.

8.1 Operation

The operation of the sample test reminder facility is shown in Section 8.4. This
shows the messages given on the detector's display, the lights on the tower (if fitted),
the state of the detector and the events/operator activities to change from one state
to another.

Figure 1 Section 8.4 shows the normal state of the detector, i.e. the product under
test and bargraph are on the display, the light tower has the green lamp on indicating
normal operation.

When the sample time elapses (reference #2), normal operation continues but the
display changes to "SAMPLE TEST DUE <SELECT>" and the orange lamp turns on.
The detector will continuing functioning normally until either the SELECT key is
pressed or 20 minutes elapses.

In either case (reference #3), the red lamp is turned on and "Do sample test
<SELECT> is displayed and the belt will stop provided that the fault relay has been
configured to stop the conveyor (see the operating and installation manual). The
detector cannot now be used until the sample test is run successfully.

If the SELECT key is pressed (reference #4) the belt is stopped (if configured to do
so) and the operator is asked to enter a P.I.N. number by the message "Enter
P.I.N.:". This number is recorded in the metal detection sensitivity test report (see the
printer guide) which also provides evidence of the time when the test was run and
the phase and size of the test sample detected.

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When the operator is ready, the belt is re-started and his P.I.N. number entered. The
operator has 10 seconds in which to pass a test sample (reference #5). The display
is "Pass test sample" and a figure, which will count down from 9 to 1.

If the detector fails to detect a metal sample and the count times out (reference #7),
the red light is turned on and the belt stopped with the display showing "Test failed!
<SELECT>". When SELECT is pressed the operator is asked to repeat the test. The
detector cannot be used again until there is a successful test.

On completion of a successful test (reference #6) the belt is stopped to enable the
test sample to be removed, the blue and orange lamps are illuminated and the
display shows "Test passed <SELECT>".

Re-starting the belt and pressing SELECT enables normal operation to be

completed.

8.2 Recommended action on failing test

If the standard test sample is not detected, the product setup and reject timers
should be checked and adjusted as required - refer to the operating and instruction
manual. If this should occur, all production since the previous testing should be
considered as suspect and possibly contaminated.

8.3 Engineering setup

The sample test reminder is set up from the engineer's menu which is accessed by
inputting the engineer's code and selecting 'e' by use of //SELECT keys when the
following will be seen on the display:

TPRCSEDcoselx
Engineers menu

The 'S' option should be selected from the engineer's menu:

DATRSBCcEtLPrx
Sample test reminder

Sample test reminder on should be chosen by use of the //SELECT keys when
the display will show:

Sample test reminder

on

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After pressing SELECT, the display can then be adjusted to give the time in minutes
of the sample test reminder delay.

Sample test reminder

0120

Therefore the machine is now set up to be tested at 120 minute intervals from
powering up:

0 60 120 180 240

SWITCH ON TEST DUE TEST DUE

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8.4 Sample test flowchart

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9. PRINTER
This document describes how a printer can be used to provide a record of the
operation of a Lock Inspections Systems MET 30+ range of metal detectors. The
instructions given in this document assume that the reader has a copy of the Lock
Inspection Systems. Operating and Installation Manual for the relevant metal
detector and is familiar with the contents.

The following information is available from the printer output:

 Product and reject counts

 The metal detector product settings.

 Reject reports

 Metal detection sensitivity test reports

 Fault/incident reports

The product and reject counts enable a record to be kept of the number of products
tested and the number of products rejected.

The product settings give the name, gain height width, phase and timer values for
every product that has been setup in the detector.

There is a reject report for every product in which metal is detected. This report gives
the time of the detection, the product being tested and the size and phase angle of
the signal detected.

The metal detection sensitivity test reports give a record of the time when a test
sample was passed though the detector, the PIN number of the operator who
performed the test, whether the test was successful and the size and phase angle of
the test sample.

The fault/incident reports give the time and details of any faults/incidents that have
occurred on the detector.

Two modes of operation are available, "Printing on Demand" and "Printing on Event".
Printing on demand saves all the reports in the detector and they can be printed at
any time by either the operator or supervisor with only the supervisor having the
authority to clear the reports. When printing on event is selected, all reports are
printed as they occur provided the printer is switched on and connected. If this is not
the case, the reports will be discarded.

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The recommended printers are:

 EPSON LX-300 Lock part no.: Q638-0004

Cable Lock part no.: 128A3201

 Martel MCP9810 Lock part no.: Q638-0002

Cable Lock part no.: 128A320-2

 Paper rolls MPS101/M58

Lock part no.: Q638-0003

9.1 Print Modes

9.1.1 Printing on Event

When printing on event all reports are output to the printer port as they occur. The
output to the printer would be similar to:

26/11/96 8:00:15 PRODUCT B S 25 P 2.1

26/11/96 8:03:23 PRODUCT B S 71 P 76.3
26/11/96 8:05:39 product selected [2] PRODUCT A
26/11/96 8:07:48 PRODUCT A S 227 P 102.3
26/11/96 8:07:55 PRODUCT A S 51 P 71.9
26/11/96 8:10:08 PRODUCT A S 21 P 2.1
26/11/96 8:14:21 PRODUCT A S 24 P 3.4
26/11/96 8:18:27 PRODUCT A S 21 P 2.1
26/11/96 8:26:50 PRODUCT A S 75 P 78.5
26/11/96 8:28:17 PRODUCT A S 24 P 0.2
26/11/96 8:56:35 test started
26/11/96 8:56:35 operator 0000
26/11/96 8:56:38 test passed
26/11/96 8:56:43 PRODUCT A S 3386 P 12.8

S = Size of signal P = Phase of signal

9.1.2 Printing on Demand

When printing on demand all reports are entered into a buffer in the detector which
can be printed at any time from either of the operator's or the supervisor's menus.
After printing, there is an option on the supervisor's menu to clear the buffer. If the
buffer, which has the capability of holding over 300 reports, overflows the oldest
reports are discarded and an incident report of "Messages lost" is entered.

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The recommended procedure in this mode is:

 At fixed time intervals, print reports from supervisor's menu.

 Clear reports.

 Clear product and reject counts.

9.1.2.1 Operator's Menu

The following is displayed from the operator's menu:

Test Product
Print Exit

Selecting "Print" will result in a display as follows:

Set up printer or PC
on port A <SELECT>

Press SELECT if the printer is connected and switched on.

9.1.2.2 Supervisor's Menu

Moving the cursor to 'R' on the supervisor's menu will result in a display as follows:

TPRCSEDcoselx
Print Report

Selecting "Print report" will result in a display as follows:

Set up printer or PC
on port A <SELECT>

Press SELECT if the printer is connected and switched on. When printing is
complete, the supervisor will be presented with the following display:

Print report
Clear records? No

The key should be pressed to give the message "Clear records? Yes" and the
SELECT key pressed.

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The product and reject counts should then be cleared by moving the cursor to the 'C'
option, which will result in the following display:

TPRCSEDcoselx
Clear counts

Pressing SELECT results in the following display:

Reset reject and

Product counts? No

The  key should be pressed to give the message "Reset reject and product counts?
Yes" and the SELECT key pressed.

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9.1.3 Typical Output

The output from the printer gives a summary of the metal detector's status and
product setup, followed by a list of reports. A report consists of a time stamp and a
message.

A typical printout is as follows:

Lock Inspection Systems

Product and status report at 26/11/96 9:42:31

Id string of detector - DEV

Current product - PRODUCT A

Product count - 11245

Reject count - 12

Product settings:
Name gain height width phase Photo delay alarm reject
0 FACTORY TEST SETUP 15 (100) 40 103.4 1.00s 1.00s 1.00s 0.50s
1A 15 15 4 13.4 1.00s 1.00s 1.00s 0.50s
2 PRODUCT A 15 (110) 20 95.0 1.60s 0.32s 0.36s 0.50s
3B 15 1 2 58.4 1.00s 1.00s 1.00s 0.50s
-- End of product settings --

26/11/96 8:00:15 PRODUCT A S 25 P 2.1

26/11/96 8:03:23 PRODUCT A S 71 P 76.3
26/11/96 8:05:39 product selected [2] PRODUCT A
26/11/96 8:07:48 PRODUCT A S 227 P 102.3
26/11/96 8:07:55 PRODUCT A S 51 P 71.9
26/11/96 8:10:08 PRODUCT A S 21 P 2.1
26/11/96 8:14:21 PRODUCT A S 24 P 3.4
26/11/96 8:18:27 PRODUCT A S 21 P 2.1
26/11/96 8:26:50 PRODUCT A S 75 P 78.5
26/11/96 8:28:17 PRODUCT A S 24 P 0.2
26/11/96 8:56:35 test started
26/11/96 8:56:35 operator 0000
26/11/96 8:56:38 TEST FAILED
26/11/96 8:56:44 test started
26/11/96 8:56:44 operator 1234
26/11/96 8:56:49 test passed
26/11/96 8:56:43 PRODUCT A S 3386 P 12.8

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9.2 Reports

9.2.1 Reject Report

A reject report occurs whenever metal is detected.

Format: {time-stamp} {Product name} {size} {phase angle)

9.2.2 System Reports

9.2.2.1 Restart

A report is given each time the system is re-started.

Format: {time-stamp} System restarted - {Product name}

9.2.2.2 Product setup

A report is given each time a product is setup.

Format: {time-stamp} Product setup [{Product number}] {Product name}

9.2.2.3 Product Selected

A report is given each time a product is selected.

Format: {time-stamp} Product selected [{Product number}] {Product name}

9.2.2.4 Name Change

A report is given each time a product's name is changed.

Format: {time-stamp} Product name changed from {Product name} to {Product

name}

9.2.2.5 Message(s) Lost

If in Print on Demand mode and the buffer fills, the messages lost is given.

Format: {time-stamp} {number} message(s) lost

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9.2.3 Sample Test Reports

9.2.3.1 Test Started

A report is given when a sample test is run.

Format: {time-stamp} test started

9.2.3.2 Operator Pin Number

When a sample test is run, the operator is requested to input a PIN number.

Format: {time-stamp} operator {PIN number}

9.2.3.3 Test Passed

A report is given to indicate that the detector has detected the test sample. This is
followed by a reject report for the test sample.

Format: {time-stamp} test passed

9.2.3.4 Test Failed

If the test sample is not detected within 9 seconds of the sample test start, a failure
report is given.

Format: {time-stamp} test failed

9.2.3.5 Test Timeout

If the 'Sample test reminder' facility is enabled, a report is given if the sample test
has not been completed successfully in the prescribed time.

Format: {time-stamp} test failed

9.2.4 Fault Reports

9.2.4.1 Balance Fault

The detector has failed to balance the head - call Lock Inspection.

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - BALANCE FAULT

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9.2.4.2 Photocell Error

One of the photocells has been blocked for a longer time than specified in the
blocked photocell delay which is set from the engineer's menu. Remove the
blockage or increase the photocell delay.

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - PHOTOCELL ERROR

9.2.4.3 Reject System Failed

The reject check is enabled and the reject system has failed to operate. Check the
reject system.

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - REJECT SYSTEM FAIL

9.2.4.4 No Reject into Bin

The system reject check is enabled and the photocell has not detected a product
entering the reject bin within the delay specified.

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - NO REJECT INTO BIN

9.2.4.5 Auxiliary Input Failed

The auxiliary input has been activated. This can have several uses and results in
one of the following messages:

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - AUXILIARY INPUT FAIL

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - AIR FAILURE

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - BLOCKAGE

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - FLAP FAULT

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - BIN FULL

Format: {time-stamp} Fault - BELT STOPPED

9.3 Engineering Setup

Using the engineer's menu, the engineer should set up the following

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9.3.1 Communication Setup

Select Port A
9600 baud
N parity
8 8 data bits
1 1 stop bit
H Handshaking (Some records may be lost if not set)
RS232

9.3.2 Printer Setup

Select 'Printing on Demand' or 'Printing on Event' as required.

Select 80 col for the Epson printer.

Select 40C for the Martel printer.

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9.4 Printer Cable Diagrams

IP67 SOCKET 25 WAY 'D' PLUG

LOCK #0610-0004 LOCK PART No. Q638-0004

RTS 1

CTS 2 20 DTR
(+12V = READY)
NC 3
MET30 CXE
CONNECTOR NC 4

PRINTER RS232
TX 5 3 RX
SERIAL INPUT

RX 6

0V E 7 0V

OPTIONAL SCREEN
1 GND

FIG. 1 PRINTER CABLE FOR EPSON LX300

IP67 SOCKET 9 WAY 'D' PLUG

LOCK #0610-0004 LOCK PART No. Q638-0002

RTS 1

CTS 2 8 CTS

NC 3
MET30 CXE
CONNECTOR NC 4

PRINTER RS232
TX 5 3 RX
SERIAL INPUT

RX 6

0V E 5 0V

OPTIONAL SCREEN
GND

FIG. 1 PRINTER CABLE FOR MARTEL MCP9810

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10. GLOSSARY
10.1 Aperture

The hole in the metal detector through which product passes.

10.2 Bargraph

On the bottom line of the detector's display, after power on or reset, a line of circles
is displayed. The more circles, the larger the signal from the product. Solid circles
indicate that metal has been detected, while hollow circles indicate product effect or
noise.

10.3 Factory Test Setup

This product setting is set up at the factory to detect the standard test sample
provided with the detector, without false triggering. By selecting FACTORY TEST
SETUP and passing the standard test sample it is possible to see if the basic
sensitivity of the detector has reduced since it left the factory. If it sees the sample
but false triggers, then the environment is noisier (see noise below) than when the
detector was initially set up.

10.4 False Triggering

False triggering is when the detector indicates that it has seen metal when none is
present. This can mean that good product is incorrectly rejected.

10.5 Metal-Free Zone

Any metal that moves near to the aperture may be detected by the metal detector.
This could result in false triggering. To prevent this, there should be a metal-free
zone around the detector aperture i.e. an area where no metal is present.

10.6 Noise

In connection with metal detectors, noise usually refers to electrical noise,

sometimes called interference. Noise is unwanted signal picked up by the metal
detector, sometimes resulting in false triggering or reduced sensitivity. Noise can be
generated by unsuppressed solenoids, earth loops, high-current-carrying cables,
welding equipment operating nearby etc.

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10.7 Product Effect

Some products have a signal, which can be seen by the metal detector - this is
called the product effect. Its effect, in some cases, is to partially mask the signal from
metal contamination resulting in a lower sensitivity. Product effect can be caused: by
small amounts of metal in the product's recipe e.g. iron-fortified cereals; salt content
e.g. bacon, butter etc.; and fat content e.g. meat. Many other substances have some
product effect.

10.8 Product Guide

These are pieces of plastic designed to make product pass consistently through the
centre of the aperture.

10.9 Sensitivity

The smallest size of metal contaminant that can be reliably detected without false
triggering. If the detector is too sensitive, unwanted rejection of good product will
take place. If the detector is not sensitive enough, metal contamination may be
missed. Sensitivity can be changed in the software by changing product width (and
sometimes height). For further information look up "product, width" and "product,
height" in the index.

10.10 Skid Plate

Lies between the bottom of the aperture and the upper path of the conveyor belt, to
support product as it travels through the aperture. It should not distort under load so
much that it touches the aperture.

10.11 Systemchek

A means of verifying that the reject mechanism has operated when required to do so
(reject systemchek) or that the contaminated product has entered the reject bin
(product systemchek). It is controlled by one or two photocells connected to the PSU
and settings in the software.

10.12 Test Sample

When a metal detector is shipped by Lock, a test sample is sent with it. This is a
small piece of metal embedded in a plastic stick or a laminated card. This can be
used to test the basic sensitivity of the metal detector, i.e. the sensitivity of the
detector without compensating for product effect.

10.13 Trigger

When the metal detector detects metal. It is indicated by the bargraph showing solid
circles, and the reject count incrementing.

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