Ez Tec IV

MM-235F
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
Instructions
E-Z Tec®
Metal Detectors
Models IV & V
ERIEZ MAGNETICS HEADQUARTERS: 2200 ASBURY ROAD, P.O. BOX 10608, ERIE, PA 16514–0608 U.S.A.
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Introduction
This manual details the proper steps for installing the Eriez
E-Z Tec® Model IV and V Metal Detectors.
Careful attention to these Installation Requirements will

assure the most efficient and dependable performance of
this equipment.
If there are any questions or comments about the manual,

please call the factory at 814/835-6000 for E-Z Tec® Metal
Detector assistance.
CAUTION - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
• Metal Detectors emit electromagnetic fields. Contact the American

Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygenists, Cincinnati, Ohio,
U.S.A., (www.acgih.org) for additional information.
• If you use a medical implant or similar device, you must never
approach the equipment because your device may malfunction in
the electromagnetic field, with consequences up to and including
death.
Contact Eriez if you have a question regarding these precautions.
© 2005 ERIEZ MAGNETICS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Handling Instructions
PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED
TO THE EQUIPMENT UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
1. DO NOT LIFT THE METAL DETECTOR BY 5. The metal detector is heavy. Use care
INSERTING ANYTHING INTO OR THROUGH when handling to avoid injury to personnel
THE APERTURE. The inner surface of the or damage to property.
aperture is delicate and is surrounded by a
6. Never weld any attachment to the detector
precisely tuned electronic circuit that must not
housing. Do not attempt to drill and/or tap
be disturbed. Any damage to this surface or
the metal detector housing for lifting or
any aperture distortion caused by handling will
mounting attachments.
invalidate Eriez’ warranty.
7. Never lift with a crane or fork lift under the “chin”
2. HANDLE THE SHIPPING PALLET NOT THE
of the control housing that juts out from the
DETECTOR. Keep the metal detector on its
metal detector housing. Make certain that
shipping pallet as long as possible.
lifting straps and other handling equipment do
3. When you must remove the detector from the not contact the control housing.
shipping pallet, LIFT ONLY ON DETECTOR
8. If handling with eye-bolts threaded into pre-
HOUSING SERVICES THAT INCLUDE
tapped holes supplied by Eriez:
SUPPORTING “FEET” OR TAPPED LUGS, as
supplied by Eriez. a. Make sure that eye-bolts are strong enough
for the loads that will be applied
4. LIFT BY HAND IF POSSIBLE, or by using
a crane and soft nylon slings running under b. Never apply loads perpendicular to the
the entire detector housing - NOT shank of the eye-bolts; they will break.
THROUGH THE APERTURE. Block the
slings to prevent rubbing on the remainder
of the detector housing.
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Table of Contents
ERIEZ E-Z TEC METAL DETECTORS - MODELS IV AND V
GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 12
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................................................................. 12
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 13
DETECT MODES ................................................................................................ 15
Mode 1 .......................................................................................................... 15
Mode 2 .......................................................................................................... 15
INSTALLATION CAUTION!! ................................................................................ 16
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 16
Introduction ................................................................................................... 16
Handling ........................................................................................................ 16
Location of Sensing Head ............................................................................. 16
Metal Free Area ............................................................................................. 17
Electrical Current Loops ................................................................................ 17
Insulating the Conveyor Shafts ..................................................................... 17
Permanent Loops .......................................................................................... 18
Mounting Base .............................................................................................. 18
Belt Splices ................................................................................................... 19
Conveyor Slider Bed ..................................................................................... 19
Product Position ............................................................................................ 19
Reject Proximity Switch ................................................................................. 19
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 20
Introduction ................................................................................................... 20
Choice of Input Power Source ...................................................................... 20
Power Supply ................................................................................................ 20
Relays ........................................................................................................... 21
Direct Relay ............................................................................................. 21
Timed Relay ............................................................................................ 21
Fault Relay .............................................................................................. 21
AC SSR ................................................................................................... 21
DC SSR ................................................................................................... 21
Relay Notes ............................................................................................. 22
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Table of Contents (cont.)
Inputs ........................................................................................................... 22
Tachometer Input (TACH) ........................................................................ 22
Proximity Switch (PROX SW) .................................................................. 22
Reject Confirmation (REJ CON) .............................................................. 22
Reject Reset (REJ RESET) ..................................................................... 23
Host Computer Port (MPC® only) ............................................................ 23
Printer Port (MPC only) ........................................................................... 23
Conduit .......................................................................................................... 23
Initial Test (Analog Unit) ................................................................................ 23
Initial Test (MPC Unit) .................................................................................... 24
ANALOG CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS ............................................................. 25
Large Rectangular Status LED’S .................................................................. 25
Detect (Red) ............................................................................................ 25
Fault (Yellow) ........................................................................................... 25
Monitor Display ............................................................................................. 25
Sensitivity Control ......................................................................................... 25
Phase Control ............................................................................................... 25
Analog Output Controls ................................................................................. 25
Travel Time .............................................................................................. 25
Reject Time ............................................................................................. 25
Standard Reject Time .............................................................................. 25
Indexed Reject Time ................................................................................ 25
Programming Switches ........................................................................... 26
Fault Indicator .......................................................................................... 26
Balance LED ........................................................................................... 26
Reject LED .............................................................................................. 26
Relay Status LEDs .................................................................................. 26
Direct ....................................................................................................... 26
Timed ....................................................................................................... 26
ACSSR .................................................................................................... 26
DCSSR .................................................................................................... 26
Fault ........................................................................................................ 26
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Analog Output Controls (cont.) ...................................................................... 26
Window LED ............................................................................................ 26
Index In LED ............................................................................................ 26
Confirm LED ............................................................................................ 26
Clock LED ............................................................................................... 27
Detect LED .............................................................................................. 27
Analog Circuit Board Switch Programming ................................................... 27
SW1-1 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW1-2 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW1-3 through SW1-8 ............................................................................ 27
SW1-9 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW2-1 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW2-2 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW2-3 ..................................................................................................... 27
SW2-4 ..................................................................................................... 27
JP1 .......................................................................................................... 28
JP2 .......................................................................................................... 28
JP3 .......................................................................................................... 28
Switch Charts .......................................................................................... 28
MPC CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS .................................................................... 30
MPC Control Panel ....................................................................................... 30
LED Bar Graph ........................................................................................ 30
Switch Keys ............................................................................................. 30
LCD ......................................................................................................... 30
MPC Software ............................................................................................... 30
Flowchart ................................................................................................. 30
General MPC Operation ................................................................................ 30
Monitor .................................................................................................... 30
Reject Reports ......................................................................................... 31
Product Setup .......................................................................................... 31
Options .................................................................................................... 31
Passwords ..................................................................................................... 31
Detect / Reject Display .................................................................................. 31
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Controlling the MPC Display ......................................................................... 32
Travel Between Menus ............................................................................ 32
Changing Variables ................................................................................. 32
Detailed MPC Menu Description ................................................................... 32
Power Up Display .................................................................................... 32
Monitor Display ........................................................................................ 32
Change Product Menu ............................................................................ 33
Identification Display ............................................................................... 33
Main Menu ............................................................................................... 33
Product Setup Menu ................................................................................ 33
Sensitivity .......................................................................................... 33
Detect Mode ...................................................................................... 33
Phase ................................................................................................ 33
Gain ................................................................................................... 33
Filter................................................................................................... 33
Configure Rejects .............................................................................. 34
Detailed MPC Menu Description (cont.) ........................................................ 34
Product Description ........................................................................... 34
Auto Phase ........................................................................................ 34
Reject Setup ............................................................................................ 34
Detect On Power Up?........................................................................ 34
Timed Reject ..................................................................................... 34
Timed Reject, Index Device is not Used ............................................ 34
Timed Reject, Index Device Used ..................................................... 35
Direct Reject ............................................................................................ 36
Product Description ................................................................................. 36
Auto Phase .............................................................................................. 36
Reject Reports ......................................................................................... 36
Erase All Reports ..................................................................................... 37
Fault ........................................................................................................ 37
Reject Confirmation Fault .................................................................. 38
Balance Fault .................................................................................... 38
Self-Check Fault ................................................................................ 38
Calibration Fault ................................................................................ 38
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Options .................................................................................................... 39
Buzzer ............................................................................................... 39
Setup Communication ....................................................................... 39
Setup Printer ..................................................................................... 39
Factory............................................................................................... 39
Set Time and Date ............................................................................. 39
Update Passwords ............................................................................ 39
Print Options ............................................................................................ 39
Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 39
Self-Check ......................................................................................... 40
Calibration Check .............................................................................. 41
Calibration Check Setup .................................................................... 41
CONFIGURING ANALOG METAL DETECTOR ................................................. 42
Analog Adjustment Procedure ....................................................................... 42
Phasing Out the Product Effect - Analog Units .............................................. 42
Reject Adjustment - Analog Units .................................................................. 43
Direct Reject ............................................................................................ 43
Timed Reject ........................................................................................... 44
Timed Reject, Index Device Not Used ..................................................... 45
Timed Reject, Index Device Used ........................................................... 46
CONFIGURING MPC METAL DETECTOR ........................................................ 48
MPC General Options Menu ......................................................................... 48
MPC Product Setup ...................................................................................... 48
MPC Reject Adjustment ................................................................................ 51
Direct Reject ............................................................................................ 51
Timed Reject ........................................................................................... 51
Timed Reject, Index Device Not Used ..................................................... 51
Timed Reject, Index Device Used ........................................................... 52
Obtaining MPC Reject Reports ..................................................................... 53
LCD ......................................................................................................... 53
Printer ...................................................................................................... 53
Host Computer ........................................................................................ 53
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MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 54
SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................... 54
Analog Unit Spare Parts ................................................................................ 54
MPC Unit Spare Parts ................................................................................... 55
FIGURES ........................................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX A - PRINTER OPERATION (MPC ONLY) ........................................ 77
Introduction ................................................................................................... 77
General Description ...................................................................................... 77
Detailed Description ...................................................................................... 77
Connector Pinout ..................................................................................... 77
MPC Printer Setup .................................................................................. 77
Data Bits .................................................................................................. 77
Parity ....................................................................................................... 77
Transmit Mode......................................................................................... 77
End Line With .......................................................................................... 78
Baud Rate ............................................................................................... 78
Printing Options ............................................................................................. 78
Printing A Single Report .......................................................................... 78
Printing Multiple Reports ......................................................................... 78
Operating Instructions ................................................................................... 78
Configuring Printer Cable ........................................................................ 78
Setting Up MPC Printer Serial Port ......................................................... 79
Printing a Single Report Using Manual Mode ......................................... 79
Printing Reports Automatically ................................................................ 79
Printing All Stored Reports ...................................................................... 80
Canceling Print All Reports ...................................................................... 80
APPENDIX B - VARIABLE SPEED TACHOMETER ........................................... 81
Tachometer System Design .......................................................................... 81
Tachometer Wiring Connections ............................................................. 82
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APPENDIX C - VARIABLE REJECT UNITS ....................................................... 83
Introduction ................................................................................................... 83
Mechanical .................................................................................................... 83
Electrical ........................................................................................................ 84
APPENDIX D - SLIM TEC SINGLE SURFACE UNITS ....................................... 86
Introduction ................................................................................................... 86
Mechanical .................................................................................................... 86
Electrical ........................................................................................................ 87
APPENDIX E - SLIM TEC APERTURE UNITS ................................................... 90
Introduction ................................................................................................... 90
Mechanical .................................................................................................... 90
Electrical ........................................................................................................ 91
APPENDIX F - VFS PACKAGING MACHINE METAL DETECTORS ................. 94
Introduction ................................................................................................... 94
Mechanical .................................................................................................... 94
Electrical ........................................................................................................ 95
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General
The Eriez Magnetics E-Z Tec IV and V Metal This manual covers both the analog and MPC
Detectors are state of the art electronic devices versions of the E-Z Tec IV and V. Much of the
for detecting fine particles of metal in non-metallic discussion herein is relevant to either version.
product streams. They are designed for accuracy,
This manual provides all information necessary to
sensitivity, reliability and simplicity of operation.
use both the E-Z Tec IV/V Metal Detector (analog
Two variants are available: the analog version
version) and the E-Z Tec IV/V MPC Metal Detector
(Figure 1) and the MicroProcessor Controlled
as standalone systems. For networked or remotely
(MPC ®) version (Figure 2). The performance,
controlled installations of MPC detectors refer also
controls, and outputs of the analog version are
to the E-Z Tec III/IV/V MPC Communications
ideal for most standalone industrial applications
Manual MM-237
where a simple detect-reject process is required
and the product stream has consistent NOTE: Throughout this manual, information spe-
characteristics from day to day. For applications cific to the analog version of the metal detector is
where the detect-reject procedure may require set off with a gray border.
more frequent changes, the record keeping
requirements may be more stringent, or a Information specific to the MPC version of the metal
centrally controlled network of detectors is detector is set off with a gray background.
required, Eriez provides the MPC versions of the
Generic information—applicable to both analog and
E-Z Tec IV and V.
MPC versions—is neither bordered nor shaded.
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Principle of Operation
The E-Z Tec IV/V Metal Detector uses a that is amplified and manipulated to extract the
differential transformer to detect pieces of metal. amplitude and phase angle with respect to the
Three coils encircle the detection aperture. The oscillator input signal. This information is used to
signal voltage in the primary coil is driven by an decide whether the signal represents metal or the
oscillator. Two secondary coils, on a common axis user’s product. If it represents the user’s product it
with the primary, are coupled into the field of the is ignored. If it represents metal, and if the signal
primary coil in such a manner that the system is exceeds a pre-set level, the metal detector
in balance and the induced voltages in the two generates a detection signal. The detection signal
secondary coils cancel. is manipulated to provide various timing functions
for creating reject actions.
A piece of metal introduced into the detection
aperture will distort the primary field and cause a Figures 3 and 4 illustrate conveyor installations
difference in induced voltages in the two secondary of E-Z Tec analog and MPC metal detectors
coils. This voltage difference constitutes a signal respectively.
Separation of Power and Signal Wiring

This information is being distributed to Use separate machine entry holes for category
assemblers and electricians about the importance 1, 2 and 3 cables.
of proper methods for wiring of controls. These
When Eriez Metal Detectors are being installed
methods are revised and updated from time to
in plants using VFC drives, the following
time as we (Eriez Magnetics) perceive necessary.
precautions are recommended:
This information will cover distances from various
categories of cables and Eriez Metal Detector 1. Route VFC wiring and Eriez Metal Detector
wiring standards. The cable categories are: wiring in to separate metallic conduits.
1. AC power cables 2. Separate power sources should be used for
VFC drive and Eriez Metal Detectors.
2. DC distribution (thermocouple, power supplies)
3. The use of a Harmonic Neutralized Constant
3. Signal and Logic
Voltage Transformer for the Eriez Metal De-
a. Analog (low level)
tector power is recommended. Use separate
b. Digital logic
conduits for in and out wiring.
Category 1 cables are to be routed along frame
4. Twist AC common circuit run wires tegether to
members and panels. Avoid open space hanging.
minimize electromagnetic field interference.
Category 2 cables are routed as in Category 1
5. Follow cable category separations as detailed
but separate from 1.
above.
Category 3 cables are routed separately from
Categories 1 and 2. Category 3b cables are to
be spaced 25 cm (1") from Category 1 for each
meter of run.
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Specifications
POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS REJECT CONFIRMATION INPUT
(TWO RANGES) Voltage
105 to 125 VAC 50 to 60 Hz. Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC.
Max. surges of 150 V RMS for a period Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC.
of 2 seconds. (NPN Open Collector can also be used).
OR Current
210 to 230 VAC 50 to 60 Hz. Source N/A.
Max. surges of 300 V RMS for a period Sink 1 mA min.
of 2 seconds. Frequency
Maximum demand 60 VA (Excluding 50 Hz max maximum.
externally connected loads). Minimum Pulse Width
Logic 0 - 5 mSec.
FUSES
Logic 1 - 5 mSec
Located in separate NEMA 4(X) enclosure
(See Figure 7). REJECT OUTPUTS
F1 - Self resetable fuse rated at 200mA DC. Direct Reject
Requires no service. K1 - Mechanical single pole double throw
F2,3,4,5,6 - Bussman GMA-1A 5X20 mm. relay rated 1A, 250 VAC or 1A, 30 VDC.
F7, F8 - Bussman GMC-1A 5X 20 mm. Timed Reject
K2 - Mechanical single pole double throw
TACHOMETER INPUT
relay rated 1A, 250 VAC or 1A, 30 VDC.
Used to monitor variable speed conveyors.
See Appendix B. OPTIONAL SOLID STATE RELAYS
Voltage SSR1 - AC solid state relay rated .02 to 1.0 A,
Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC. 12 to 250 VAC.
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC . SSR2 - DC solid state relay rated .02 to 1.0 A,
(NPN Open Collector can also be used). 5 to 60 VDC.
Current
PRODUCT MEMORY (MPC ONLY)
Source N/A.
The MPC is capable of storing all metal
Sink 1 mA min.
detector adjustments and alphanumeric
Frequency
descriptions for 99 separate products.
50 Hz max maximum.
Minimum Pulse Width REJECT TIMERS
Logic 0 - 5 mSec. Direct Reject
Logic 1 - 5 mSec. Travel Time 0.00 sec.
Reject time 0.05 to 60 sec (these values
PROXIMITY SWITCH INPUT
approximate on analog version).
Voltage
Timed Reject
Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC.
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC. Travel Time 0.05 to 60 sec. (approximate
(NPN Open Collector can also be used). on analog version).
Current Reject Time 0.05 to 60 sec. (approximate
Source N/A. on analog version).
Sink 1 mA min. Shift Register Resolution 1200.
Frequency
50 Hz max maximum.
Minimum Pulse Width.
Logic 0 - 5 mSec.
Logic 1 - 5 mSec.
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Specifications (cont.)
ENCLOSURE RATING
REJECT COUNTER (MPC ONLY)
NEMA-4X/IP66.
The MPC stores a running total of the number
of times the Direct Reject output has cycled.
PRODUCT VELOCITY
This normally provides a very close approxi-
The metal detector can be adjusted to scan
mation of the total number of detections while
products traveling from approximately 2 ft./min.
preventing multiple counts of the same piece
to 7800 ft./min. (.6 m/min. to 2400 m/min.) de-
of tramp metal.
pending on the size and type of sensing head.
Maximum Count: 9999.
The unit is set up at the factory for optimal
performance for the customer’s application and
REJECT REPORTS (MPC ONLY)
requires no further adjustment.
The MPC stores pertinent data on the most
recent 100 rejects. Report Number, Product
FREQUENCY
Number, Time, Date, and Peak Signal Level
The metal detector operating frequency de-
can be reviewed on the LCD display. The re-
pends on the aperture size and the character-
ports can be downloaded to a remote printer.
istics of the product to be inspected. It is ad-
In this case, Travel Time, Timed Reject Time,
justable but this is normally not required un-
Sensitivity, Gain, and Product Description are
less another metal detector in the area causes
also included in the report. The reports can
interference. In this case consult the factory
be downloaded to a remote computer. The
for adjustment details.
computer report contains all information men-
tioned above plus Phase, Filter Frequency,
BATTERY LIFE (MPC ONLY)
Detect Mode, Fault Status, Date & Time that
Minimum 1.4 years; maximum 5.0 years.
any one of the variables was last changed,
Direct Reject Time, Window Time, and status
COMMUNICATION (MPC ONLY)
of Tach Input, Direct Reject Auto Reset, Timed
Printer-RS 232 (see Appendix A).
Reject Auto Reset, Space Between Products,
Computer-RS 232/485 (see E-Z Tec MPC
Index Device Used?, and Reject Confirmation.
Communications Manual MM-237).
ENVIRONMENT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (MPC ONLY)
Ambient Temperature 0° C (32° F) to 50° C
32 alphanumeric characters of description can
(122° F) during operation.
be stored for each of 32 separate products.
Storage Temperature -10° C (14° F) to 80° C
(176° F).
DIAGNOSTICS (MPC ONLY)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%.
Automatic self-checking for proper operation
NOTE: When stored at or below 0° C for
of the metal detector electronics at user defin-
longer than six hours and then moved to a
able intervals
warmer location, the temperature of the unit
Detector can show Fault condition when user-
should be allowed to stabilize long enough to
scheduled calibration procedure is missed.
allow drying of moisture which may have ac-
Receiver and transmitter independently con-
cumulated on the electronic components (over-
trollable for identification and isolation of ex-
night is recommended). DO NOT APPLY
ternal electronic noise sources.
POWER UNTIL ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY IS
COMPLETELY DRY.
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Detect Modes
E-Z Tec IV and V metal detectors can operate in either In general, Mode 2 detection may be somewhat
of two detect modes. The most appropriate mode for less sensitive than Mode 1 detection. Also Mode 2
a given application depends largely upon detection may allow metal to pass undetected in
environmental conditions and upon the likely mix of certain instances. Figure 5-C shows an analog
tramp metal in the product stream. The discussion signal representing a small piece of metal followed
below provides guidelines on selection of the best by a large piece of metal in the product stream.
detect mode for your operation. The beginning of the signal is similar to the
beginning of the signal shown in Figure 5-A; but as
MODE 1 it moves toward the negative detection threshold,
The metal detector control processes an analog signal the signal of the small piece of metal is absorbed
from the receiver coils of the metal detector. A typical by the signal of the larger piece of metal following
example of a metal signal is shown in Figure 5-A. If it. The larger piece of metal is detected at “G”. Note
the magnitude of the signal rises above a that the small piece of metal is not detected.
predetermined detection threshold, the metal detector Extremely large pieces of metal will cause larger
will output a detect signal. Note that the analog signal sections of the product stream to be ignored
has a positive and a negative portion. In detect mode because the electronics will require more time to
1 the metal detector will detect on both portions of the recover. Therefore, the probability of missed metal
signal. The detect signal typically begins with the first increases with the size of the tramp metal. Normally
portion of the signal crossing the detection threshold this area is small because the tramp metal is small.
(at point “A”) and ends after the second portion of the The probability is low that metal will be missed, but
signal returns through the opposite detection threshold the possibility exists and must be considered before
(at point “B”). Mode 1 is usually the most sensitive one decides to use Mode 2 detection.
and reliable method of detection and is, therefore,
used in most applications. If the metal detector works reliably using Mode 1
detection, Eriez recommends use of this mode.
MODE 2 Some applications are electrically noisy and the
Occasionally a metal detector is used in an number of false trips is high enough that the metal
environment where significant interference is detector cannot be used in Mode 1. In this case
experienced. Typical sources of interference are one must decide whether to use Mode 2 detection
lightning, static electricity, and nearby equipment with with an increased probability of missing a small
inductive loads. These types of interference usually percentage of metal. The unit will ignore most noise
cause analog signals which have only one polarity. and still detect the overwhelming majority of the
Figure 5-B shows typical unipolar noise signals at “D”, metal. Mode 2 is much better than no protection.
“E” and “F”. Each of these signals would cause a metal However, Eriez recommends its use only when
detector to false detect when operating in Mode 1 absolutely necessary.
because they exceed the detection threshold level.
Every unit leaves the factory with an Individual Unit
The metal detector can be adjusted to ignore many Specifications sheet. This sheet will indicate
of these signal types by using Mode 2 detection. Refer whether the unit is set for Mode 1 or Mode 2
again to the analog signal of Figure 5-A. Notice that detection. Most units will be set for Mode 1
the metal signal has both a positive and negative detection. If the detection mode of the unit must be
polarity. Mode 2 detection does not detect a unipolar changed, use switch SW2-1 on the Output Control
signal. It holds off detection until the second polarity panel of an E-Z Tec IV or V analog metal detector
of the signal occurs. For the signal in Figure 5-A the (in the Power Supply housing) or use the Detect
detection would occur at point “C”. It would last a Mode menu option on an E-Z Tec IV or V MPC
predetermined length of time and reset. The noise metal detector. Detailed instructions for these
signals in Figure 5-B would be ignored because they procedures are given in later sections.
are unipolar.
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Installation Caution!!
E-Z Tec IV and V metal detectors have been to be extremely sensitive to vibration and/or will
manufactured to very stringent quality control false trip (generate a false reject signal) when
standards to ensure that they will provide years the conveyor starts and stops. These and other
of trouble-free service. To achieve this trouble- troubles will be prevented by proper installation
free service, the installer must follow the techniques.
installation procedures outlined in this manual.
The following installation procedures have been
The details of the procedures are important, and
collected over years of experience. Please make
must be followed precisely for proper metal
use of them! Problems caused by improper
detector operation.
installation techniques are not covered by
A metal detector is by nature extremely sensitive warranty! A little time invested in the installation
to very small changes in its electrical and physical process will pay for itself many times over by
environment. Installed incorrectly, it will be very providing a smooth trouble-free startup and
likely to display unstable operation. It will appear continued reliable service.
Mechanical Installation
INTRODUCTION HANDLING
The metal detector contains from one to three The metal detector must be handled with care
components which must be physically mounted to during installation. Follow the specific handling
a conveyor or suitable stand: 1) the sensing head, guidelines attached to the detector or included in
2) the control (including the MPC in MPC versions) the shipping materials. For convenience, generic
if it is not part of the sensing head, and 3) the power handling guidelines are included in this manual
supply which may be integral with the sensinghead immediately inside the front cover.
and/or this control. See Figure 6.
LOCATION OF SENSING HEAD
The sensing head includes the sensing aperture The location of the metal detector sensing head
and related electronics. The control is either is extremely important. The process of selecting
attached to the sensing head or remote from it. If a location must include consideration of the needs
the control is remote from the sensing head, its of the metal detector, the surrounding processing
enclosure must be mounted to a convenient equipment, and the operator. Product flow
surface (free of vibration) that is easy to access including velocity and rejection of contaminants
so that the metal detector can be adjusted. The is a major concern. Be certain to read and
control enclosure is fitted with plastic mounting understand all installation guidelines before the
feet that must be used to mount it. final location is selected.
The power supply contains all the electrical
connections to the metal detector. It is located
within a NEMA-4X enclosure (see Figure 7). This
enclosure is also fitted with plastic mounting feet
that must be used to mount it.
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Mechanical Installation (cont.)
METAL FREE AREA supporting the pulleys and idlers represent
The metal detector monitors an electromagnetic potential switches. As they turn, the bearings
field to detect metal. This field is predominantly make and break contact with their respective
contained within the metal detector sensing races through the lubricant within. Likewise the
aperture but some fringing of the field exists at cross-members of the conveyor framework
the entrance and exit openings. The fringing field represent potential switches if they are attached
will allow the metal detector to detect metal in to the conveyor with bolts or rivets. Through time,
the vicinity of the entrance and exit. For this connections such as these work loose or corrode
reason, metal must not be located in this area. and make and break electrical connections as a
The required metal-free area depends on the size result of normal conveyor vibrations. Potential
of the smaller dimension of the aperture. Normally switches of both these types must be eliminated.
1.5 times the smaller aperture dimension is
INSULATING THE CONVEYOR
sufficient clearance for non-moving metal. If
space allows, a 1.75 multiplier on the smaller SHAFTS
aperture dimension should be used. Applications In the case of pulleys and idlers there is no way
which involve relative movement between the to make the electrical path constant enough to
sensing head and adjacent metal should use a 2.0 prevent changes in the currents. These currents
multiplier. (For example, stationary metal should not must be eliminated by introducing an insulating
be located closer than 6 to 7 inches (150 to 175mm) medium within the conduction path. Figure 10
from either the entrance or exit opening of a metal shows two common methods.
detector with a 4 x 8 inch aperture. Moving metal The method shown in Figure 10-A is
should not be closer than 8 inches (200mm) from accomplished by machining the end of the shaft
the entrance or exit of such a detector.) Please refer which rides in the bearing to a small diameter
to Figure 8 for details. and inserting an Ultra-High Molecular Weight
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOOPS (UHMW) plastic sleeve over it. The outside
diameter of the sleeve is the same as the inside
By far the most frequent trouble experienced with
diameter of the bearing. This sleeve breaks the
metal detector installations is false tripping
electrical connection between the bearing and the
caused by electrical current loops. As was
shaft, thus permanently preventing current flow.
explained in the previous section, some
WARNING: Do not cut through the sleeve when
electromagnetic field extends from the metal
tightening the bearing set screw.
detector aperture. The field dissipates in strength
with distance, to a point that metal contained Figure 10-B shows a method of insulating the
outside the metal-free area defined above will not complete bearing block from the conveyor frame.
cause false detections. However, since the field This requires drilling the bolt holes through the
is time-varying, small electrical currents are set bearing block to a larger diameter to accept an
up in conveyor conduction paths (i.e. metalwork) insulating shoulder washer. The shoulder washer
quite some distance from the aperture. These wall thickness should be at least 1/32" (1 mm).
currents and others (e.g. ground currents from Alternatively the shoulder washer can be
other nearby equipment) are not harmful as long replaced with a plastic washer and a length of
as they are constant, but if they change, the metal plastic pipe or hose. Insulating the bolt with
detector will false trip. Figure 9 shows a simplified tape is not recommended. The bearing block
aerial view of a typical metal detector and is insulated from the conveyor frame with a
conveyor. The arrows located within the conveyor UHMW insulator extending entirely across the
framework, head pulley, tail pulley and return base of the block as shown.
idlers represent electrical currents. The bearings
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Both insulating methods are reliable. However, it Figure 11 shows the modified conveyor frame.
takes only a small metal shaving or burr to cut Note the potential switches no longer exist and
through and short-circuit the insulators. For this the only currents in the conveyor frame are
reason the insulation should be tested with an running through welded, permanent connections.
ohmmeter after the pulley or idler is installed on They will be consistent and therefore will not
the conveyor frame. Obviously insulating either cause false detections.
end of the shaft will prevent current loops.
IMPORTANT:
However, leaving one end uninsulated will prevent
It is risky to accept an installation with bolted
testing with an ohmmeter. For this reason
conveyor construction, even though tests may
insulating both ends is recommended.
show that no metal detector false trips occur when
Sometimes when the humidity is low, static bolted structural members are deliberately
electricity will form on the conveyor belt. A charge shaken or twisted. No matter how good the bolted
can build up on pulleys or idlers which are connections are initially, there is a high likelihood
insulated on both ends. This should be prevented that such connections will eventually degrade or
because static discharge may cause the metal loosen, creating an unstable electrical pathway
detector to false trip. After the integrity of the that interferes with metal detector operation and
insulators is checked with an ohmmeter, one end that may be extremely difficult to locate. Use only
of each shaft should be electrically reconnected welded or insulated construction techniques.
to the conveyor frame. In the case of the sleeve
insulating method the set screw of one of the MOUNTING BASE
bearings should be used. This may require drilling The base to which the metal detector sensing
a small hole down through the sleeve and head is mounted must be strong, rigid, and as
inserting a sharp pointed set screw. In the case free as possible from vibration. Although the metal
of the bearing block insulating technique simply detector can be set up to be relatively insensitive
remove one of the shoulder washers on one end to vibration, better sensitivity to metal can often
of the shaft. Note that in both methods if at any be obtained by preventing vibration from reaching
future time the integrity of the insulators is in doubt the detector head.
they can be checked again easily. Four insulating mounting feet are supplied with
NOTE: If the conveyor belt drive pulley is driven the metal detector. They must be used (refer to
with a metal chain, do not defeat the insulators Figure 12). All four must sit flat on the mounting
on either end of the shaft. The metal drive chain base. Never draw the feet down to the stand by
will bleed off any static charge which may accu- tightening the mounting bolts. This will put uneven
mulate on the pulley. stresses on the sensing head and possibly cause
instability. If for any reason the feet do not all sit
PERMANENT LOOPS flat on the mounting base, shim with appropriate
Permanent conduction paths (such as cross washers until all four mounting feet are carrying
members) associated with the conveyor frame must the same load.
be welded securely. In this way currents flowing in
Nothing except the insulating feet and electrical
the loops will remain constant. Bolted construction
connections may contact the sensing head.
is not permissible. Any conduction path which is to
Conduit attached to the metal detector shell
remain removable or is simply not weldable must
should utilize plastic fittings (refer to Electrical
be insulated from the conveyor frame.
Installation).
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BELT SPLICES CONVEYOR SLIDER BED
The metal detector sensing head cannot be The conveyor belt must be supported as it travels
disassembled to be fitted around the conveyor through the metal detector. This task is performed
belt. For this reason the conveyor must be by a slider bed, which must be capable of holding
designed to return the belt through the aperture, the belt off the aperture liner even when fully loaded.
or the belt must be cut and spliced back together. The slider bed must not contact the metal detector
Splicing the belt with lacing or clamps is not aperture liner. It should be supported by the
recommended because foreign materials tend to conveyor frame. The slider bed should be made of
collect at the joint, and these eventually cause static-resistant non-metallic material. Wood and
false detections. phenolic are good choices. Plastic should normally
not be used because it tends to generate static
Vulcanized splices are recommended for best
electricity as the conveyor belt slides across it.
reliability. Refer to Figure 13 for typical splice
types. If the belt is single-ply, the Finger Splice PRODUCT POSITION
configuration should be used. If the belt is multi- The product should always be guided through the
ply, a combination of Step/Finger Splice center of the aperture, both vertically and
configuration is recommended. horizontally. This is true whether the product
Cold bonding is a popular on-site practice. In this travels through the metal detector on a conveyor
case the splice is usually a Beveled or Step-Lap or flows through a pipe as in a vertical application.
type. Adhesives are available which are food or If multiple size products will be inspected by the
non-food grade. In either case the splices should same metal detector, design the system to center
be diagonal rather than straight across the belt. the largest product in the aperture.
The cold bond splice is adequate for many
REJECT PROXIMITY SWITCH
applications as long as the splice is diagonal but
The proximity switch is used to indicate when a
the Vulcanized Finger splice is preferred.
package aligns with a reject device. For example,
NOTE: During all splicing it is absolutely neces- a product in a box may need to align with a reject
sary to ensure that no foreign material (especially device, such as a pusher arm, to be rejected
metal) is trapped within the splice. If this happens, reliably. The proximity switch indicates when the
the metal detector will trip every time the splice alignment is achieved. Normally the proximity
passes through the aperture. Since the metal is switch is positioned just after the reject device
trapped inside the splice it cannot normally be lo- so that it is triggered as the product aligns with
cated and removed without ruining the belt. the reject device. If it is difficult to install a switch
in that location, it can be installed upstream from
the reject device. In this case the proximity switch
must contain a delay timer capable of delaying
the output until the product aligns with the reject
device. Be certain not to infringe on metal detector
metal free areas when choosing the location of
the proximity switch.
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Electrical Installation
INTRODUCTION CAUTION:
All electrical connections are intended to be made Be careful to distinguish between the input
within the NEMA-4X power supply enclosure. voltage selection switch and the power (off/on)
Figure 14 shows the enclosure and the electrical switch. Both are located in the lower left corner
connections to the power supply circuit board. of the power supply circuit board. THE VOLTAGE
There are no user serviceable electronics or SELECTION SWITCH IS RED, AND IS LABELED
electrical connections within the control WITH THE AVAILABLE VOLTAGES, 115V AND
enclosure. Never attempt to remove the detector 230V. THE POWER SUPPLY SWITCH IS BLACK,
control from the control enclosure. AND IS LABELED WITH 0 AND 1, TO INDICATE
OFF AND ON, RESPECTIVELY. INADVERTENT
CHOICE OF INPUT POWER SOURCE USE OF THE IMPROPER SWITCH COULD
The metal detector is equipped with filtering LEAD TO CIRCUIT DAMAGE AND/OR
devices to help eliminate incoming electrical PERSONAL INJURY. See Figure 14 for the
noise. Noise is usually created by inductive loads location of these two switches.
sharing the same power circuit. Even with the
The power source attaches to terminals L1 and
filters there is a limit to what the metal detector
L2. If operating in the 115 VAC range, L1 is the
can withstand without false tripping.
active or high side of the line and L2 is the neutral.
The best insurance against electrical noise is to If operating in the 230 VAC range, connect either
run a separate circuit from the main power bus. supply line to L1 and the other to L2.
This circuit should be free of all loads except the
Note that L1 and L2 are connected through circuit
metal detector. The power line should be run in its
board traces to other terminals on the circuit
own metal conduit. The conduit must be electrically
board as labeled. They are intended to be
insulated from the conveyor. This includes any
conveniently available to the user to power
supporting structure for the metal detector. If this is
various ancillary equipment. They are not fused
impossible or impractical, reliable operation can
on the circuit board. It is the user’s obligation to
often be obtained by powering the metal detector
be certain L1 and L2 lines are adequately fused
from a “clean” lighting circuit. This circuit must be
external to the metal detector, preferably at the
free of inductive loads such as motors, solenoids,
power source.
motor starters, variable frequency drives, etc.
The power source must contain a reliable ground.
If the metal detector must be powered by a less
It must be connected to the “GND” terminal.
favorable source, false tripping caused by line noise
can usually be eliminated through the use of a NOTE: The metal detector may be grounded at only
harmonic neutralized constant voltage transformer. one point, through the power supply ground wire.
No other ground connections are permitted. This
POWER SUPPLY includes mounting hardware and conduit.
Refer to Figure 14 for wiring to the power supply.
The metal detector may be powered at either of The metal detector electronics are protected by
two voltage ranges described in the specifications 1A fuses (GMC-1A). The fuses are located
section of this manual. Be certain the input power between the POWER SUPPLY L1 and L2
voltage selection switch is in the proper position to terminals and the metal detector electronics. Note
accept the power supply. The voltage selection there are no fuses between the POWER SUPPLY
switch is shown in Figure 14 and is labeled SW2 L1 and L2 terminals and the other L1 and L2
on the circuit board. terminals on the circuit board.
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Electrical Installation (cont.)
RELAYS AC SSR
The E-Z Tec IV and V provide three standard and The AC SSR is a solid state relay suitable for
two optional relays as follows: switching AC loads only. It functions in parallel
with the Timed Relay described above. The relay
DIRECT RELAY contacts are labeled on the circuit board showing
The Direct Relay is a mechanical SPDT (single the respective terminal connections. The polarity
pole double throw) relay. The relay contacts are (e.g. normally open or normally closed) is
labeled on the circuit board showing the adjustable using SW1. If the switch is in the right
respective terminal connections. The relay is position, the relay is normally closed. When Timed
shown energized which is its normal non-reject Reject occurs, the relay changes state (the relay
state (this provides fail-safe relay operation). is de-energized which causes the relay to open).
When Direct Reject occurs, the relay changes to After the reject clears, the relay is again energized
the state opposite that shown (the relay is de- switching it back to its original position. If SW1 is
energized which causes the left contacts to close in the left position, the relay operates opposite in
and the right contacts to open). After the reject polarity to that just described.
clears, the relay is again energized switching it
back to its original position. NOTE: This relay is optional. This relay is only
installed in units where the relay was requested
TIMED RELAY by the customer at the time of manufacture.
The Timed Relay is a mechanical SPDT (single
pole double throw) relay. The relay contacts are DC SSR
labeled on the circuit board showing the The DC SSR is a solid state relay suitable for
respective terminal connections. The relay is switching DC loads only. It functions in parallel
shown energized which is its normal non-reject with the Timed Relay described above. The relay
state (this provides fail-safe relay operation). contacts are labeled on the circuit board showing
When Timed Reject occurs, the relay changes to the respective terminal connections. Note the left
the state opposite that shown (the relay is de- terminal is positive and the right terminal is
energized which causes the left contacts to close negative. The polarity (e.g. normally open or
and the right contacts to open). After the reject normally closed) is adjustable using SW1. If the
clears, the relay is again energized switching it switch is in the right position, the relay is normally
back to its original position. closed. When Timed Reject occurs, the relay
changes state (the relay is de-energized which
FAULT RELAY causes the relay to open). After the reject clears,
The Fault Relay is a mechanical SPDT (single the relay is again energized switching it back to
pole double throw) relay. The relay contacts are its original position. If SW1 is in the left position,
labeled on the circuit board showing the the relay operates opposite in polarity to that just
respective terminal connections. The relay is described.
shown energized which is its normal non-fault
state (this provides fail-safe relay operation). If a NOTE: This relay is optional. This relay is only
fault condition occurs, the relay changes to the installed in units where the relay was requested
state opposite that shown (the relay is de- by the customer at the time of manufacture.
energized which causes the left contacts to close
and the right contacts to open). After the fault
clears, the relay is again energized switching it
back to its original position.
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RELAY NOTES which is capable of precisely locating the package.
As shipped, none of the relays source power. If The electrical specifications are as follows:
switched AC power is needed it must be supplied to
Voltage
the appropriate relay through a jumper, such as from
Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC
one of the L1 or L2 terminals or from an external
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC
source. If switched DC power is needed it must be
(NPN Open Collector can also be used)
supplied from a remote source or from the +5 TACH
Current
terminal (5 volts DC, 100mA max.). All relays are
Source N/A
protected by a 1A fuse (GMA-1A).
Sink 1 mA min
Solid state relays cannot be tested with most Frequency
ohmmeters. Test the solid state relays by applying an 50 Hz max maximum
appropriate power source and load. Minimum Pulse Width
Logic 0 - 5 mSec
INPUTS Logic 1 - 5 mSec
The metal detector will accept inputs from external
devices of various types. The terminals for these inputs Note the right terminal of this input is ground. Since
are located at the lower edge of the Power Supply the metal detector is to be grounded only by the
PCB, and are described functionally below. input power supply ground, this terminal must not
be grounded by the proximity device.
TACHOMETER INPUT (TACH)
Applications having variable speed product flow and REJECT CONFIRMATION (REJ CON)
needing automatic reject timing use this input. A The reject confirmation input is used to monitor the
tachometer is used to allow the metal detector control function of the reject device. It is usually a limit
to monitor product speed and reject according to the switch attached to the reject device which indicates
distance the product has traveled rather than elapsed it is functioning. For example, the device may be a
time since detection. (Refer to Appendix B for details.) switch attached to a pusher bar used to reject a
box off a conveyor. The switch is positioned in such
The electrical specifications are as follows: a way that it closes as the pusher bar reaches its
Voltage maximum extension. The electrical specifications
Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC are as follows:
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC Voltage
(NPN Open Collector can also be used) Logic 0 - 0.0 VDC to 0.9 VDC
Current Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC
Source N/A (NPN Open Collector can also be used)
Sink 1 mA min Current
Frequency Source N/A
50 Hz max Sink 1 mA min
Minimum Pulse Width Frequency
Logic 0 - 5 mSec 50 Hz max maximum
Logic 1 - 5 mSec Minimum Pulse Width
PROXIMITY SWITCH (PROX SW) Logic 0 - 5 mSec
Sometimes the metal detector is used to scan and Logic 1 - 5 mSec
automatically reject packages. A proximity switch Note the right terminal of this input is ground. Since
is used to sense the location of the package so it the metal detector is to be grounded only by the
can be rejected reliably. The device can be a input power supply ground, this terminal must not
mechanical switch, photo-eye, or any other device be grounded by the limit switch.
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REJECT RESET (REJ RESET) support structure. Metallic conduit fittings must
The metal detector has two reject outputs, Direct not be used to attach conduit to the metal detector
and Timed. Either or both can be set to reset housing. Always use a plastic fitting for this
manually following a reject. The Reject Reset input purpose. Conduit for "other" equipment must not
can be used to reset the rejects. Normally a be run along the metal detector conveyor.
momentary close push-button switch is used. The Although the conduit serves as shielding, possible
electrical specifications are as follows: interference could occure.
Voltage NOTE: The power on/off switch located inside the
5 VDC power supply enclosure is intended to be a service
Current convenience only. It is recommended that the unit
20 mA remain on continuously. This will provide best metal
detector performance and enhance the longevity
Note the right terminal of this input is ground. Since
of the electronic components.
the metal detector is to be grounded only by the
input power supply ground, this terminal must not CAUTION:
be grounded by the switch. Be careful to distinguish between the input voltage
selection switch and the power (off/on) switch. Both
HOST COMPUTER PORT (MPC ONLY)
are located in the lower left corner of the power
The MPC version is capable of communicating with
supply circuit board. THE VOLTAGE SELECTION
one or more host computers (typically PCs) through
SWITCH IS RED, AND IS LABELED WITH THE
an RS232 or RS485 link. Please refer to the E-Z
AVAILABLE VOLTAGES, 115V AND 230V. THE
Tec MPC Communication Manual MM-237 for
POWER SUPPLY SWITCH IS BLACK, AND IS
further information on the use of this port.
LABELED WITH 0 AND 1, TO INDICATE OFF AND
PRINTER PORT (MPC ONLY) ON, RESPECTIVELY. INADVERTENT USE OF
The MPC can drive a remote printer through an THE IMPROPER SWITCH COULD LEAD TO
RS232 link to print reject reports. This subject is CIRCUIT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
covered in detail in Appendix A, Printer Operation. See Figure 14 for the location of these two switches.
CONDUIT INITIAL TEST (ANALOG UNIT)

It is always wise to run wiring to and from the metal a. After all electrical connections are com-
detector through metal conduit. High voltage wiring pleted and checked, turn the power switch,
for the power supply and reject devices should not SW4, on. The two center green LED’s in
be installed in the same conduit as low power sensor the bar graph of the metal detector control
wiring (such as wiring for the tachometer and reset panel (Figure 15) should light.
switch). Always keep all metal detector wiring
b. Pass a large piece of metal through the
separate from cables carrying heavy or switched
metal detector aperture. The LED bar graph
loads. This is especially true with variable speed
should respond with positive and negative
motor control wiring. If these guidelines are followed,
excursions of the red LED’s.
interference from electrical noise will be greatly
decreased. c. If the above does not occur, check all in-
stallation instructions, fuses, and input
The use of metal conduit will provide necessary
power. If the fault cannot be located, con-
shielding for the wires within; however, metal conduit
tact Eriez Magnetics for assistance.
also represents a potential ground path. Metallic
conduit or airlines must be electrically insulated d. Close and latch the power supply enclo-
from the associated components of the metal sure door.
detector, such as conveyor, stand or any other
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INITIAL TEST (MPC UNIT) b. Pass a large piece of metal through the
a. After all electrical connections are com- metal detector aperture. The LED bar graph
pleted and checked, turn the power switch, should respond with positive and negative
SW3, on. The two center green LED’s in excursions of the LED’s. The LCD display
the bar graph of the MPC control panel (re- top line should register “REJECT” in the top
fer to Figure 18) should light. The LCD al- left corner and “REJECT” in the top right
phanumeric display should respond with corner.
“ERIEZ MAGNETICS,” address, telephone, c. If any of the above do not occur, check all
and fax numbers. After approximately 10 installation instructions, fuses and input
seconds, the MONITOR display should ap- power. If the fault cannot be located, con-
pear on the LCD screen showing time, date, tact Eriez Magnetics for assistance.
SENSITIVITY ##, and PHASE ##.
d. Close and latch the power supply enclo-
sure door.
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Analog Controls and Displays
ANALOG CONTROL PANEL ANALOG OUTPUT CONTROLS
Figure 15 shows the location of the various front Figure 16 illustrates the output control panel of
panel controls and indicators on the E-Z Tec the E-Z Tec Version IV and V analog metal
Version IV and V analog unit. These controls and detector. This panel is located in the power supply
indicators are primarily concerned with the housing. The controls and switches on this panel
detection performance of the unit. are primarily concerned with the rejection
performance of the unit.
LARGE RECTANGULAR
TRAVEL TIME
STATUS LED’S
Often contaminated product is automatically
The two large rectangular LED’s (Light Emitting
eliminated from the product flow by a suitable
Diodes) in the center of the E-Z Tec control panel
reject device. The reject signal from the metal
indicate the metal detector status as follows:
detector must be delayed until the contaminated
DETECT (RED) product travels to the reject device. This delay is
Used to indicate that metal has been detected. It called Travel Time. It is adjustable using the
illuminates as metal is detected and extinguishes Travel Time control knob and the jumper JP2. The
soon after detection terminates. control knob has a range of 0 to 10 units, with
the value of each unit depending on the setting
FAULT (YELLOW) of JP2. Note that this control is not present in the
Used to indicate that the coils are unbalanced or MPC metal detector because the relevant function
that the reject confirmation failed. is controlled by user input at the front panel (or
MONITOR DISPLAY through the computer interface).
This is an LED bar graph display. The center two REJECT TIME
segments are non-extinguishing green LED’s. The time required for a reject device to perform
They indicate power-on. Red LED excursions to its function varies widely depending on the
right and left indicate relative signal intensity. All particular application. The reject time of the timed
red LED’s are off when no signal is present. relay is controlled by the STANDARD reject
adjustment or the INDEXED reject time
SENSITIVITY CONTROL adjustment depending on the setting of SW2-2.
The sensitivity control is a 100 position switch. A Note that these controls are not present in the
setting of 99 provides maximum sensitivity. The MPC metal detector because the relevant
adjustment is variable in 01 increments down to functions are controlled by user input at the front
00, at which point the metal detector sensitivity panel (or through the computer interface).
is very low, and the unit will detect only extremely
large pieces of metal. STANDARD REJECT
Time The STANDARD REJECT TIME adjustment
PHASE CONTROL determines the amount of time that the TIMED
This control is a 1000 position switch. It is used RELAY will remain in the detect state when SW2-
to make the unit more or less responsive to 2 is set for the standard reject setting. This interval
various types of materials passing through the is adjustable from 0.12 seconds to 9.5 seconds.
aperture. This control can be used to provide
INDEXED REJECT TIME
maximum response to a particular type of metal
When the INDEXED reject is selected with SW2-
or (more often) minimum response to a particular
2 the amount of time that the TIMED RELAY will
product. The latter procedure is termed “phasing
remain in the detect state is set with the INDEXED
out the product effect.”
reject adjust. This interval can be adjusted from
0.12 seconds to 9.0 seconds.
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Analog Controls and Displays (cont.)
PROGRAMMING SWITCHES illuminates as soon as there is no metal being
These switches are located in the power supply detected and direct relay output has returned to
housing of the analog metal detector. They are its normal state.
labeled SW1 and SW2. The functions controlled
TIMED
by these switches are detailed in the section “Circuit
The TIMED LED is off when the timed relay output
Board Switch Programming.” Note that these
is in a reject state.
switches are not present in the MPC metal detector
because the relevant functions are controlled by ACSSR
user input at the front panel (or through the The ACSSR LED is off when the AC solid state
computer interface). relays output is off. The AC solid state relay
operates at the same time the TIMED RELAY
FAULT INDICATOR
operates. The output of the AC solid state relay
There are two conditions that can cause the FAULT
may be on or off during reject depending on the
LED on the analog control panel to illuminate. These
setting of SW2-4.
two conditions are indicated on the output control
panel (in the power supply housing) as BALANCE DCSSR
and REJECT and are explained below. The DCSSR LED is off when the DC solid state
relays output is off. The DC solid state relay
BALANCE LED
operates at the same time the TIMED RELAY
When the BALANCE LED is illuminated it
operates. The output of the AC solid state relay
indicates that the coils in the search head are
may be on or off during reject depending on the
out of balance and the sensitivity of the metal
setting of SW2-4.
detector may be in question. The coils must be
out of balance for approximately two minutes FAULT
before this is considered a fault condition and the The FAULT LED indicates the status of the
fault relay actuates. The BALANCE LED is reset FAULT RELAY output. The FAULT LED is
as soon as the coils are balanced. normally illuminated and turns off when a fault
condition occurs.
REJECT LED
The REJECT LED indicates that there was not a WINDOW LED
confirmation signal from the reject device when it The Window LED on the analog output control
was to reject metal within the last two minutes. The panel is illuminated to indicate the period of time
REJECT LED only indicates a fault condition when during which a reject can occur when switch SW2-
SW1-1 is set to enable the reject confirmation. 2 is set to enable INDEXED reject.
RELAY STATUS LEDS INDEX IN LED
The five RELAY STATUS LED’s on the output When a proximity sensor is used to locate the
control panel in the power supply housing indicate package to be rejected the INDEX IN LED
the state of the five relay outputs. The two solid illuminates when a package is detected. If a
state relays are optional, but the status LED’s will proximity sensor is not used this LED does not
always indicate what their status is even if the solid illuminate.
state relays are not installed.
CONFIRM LED
DIRECT When reject confirmation is used to verify the
The DIRECT LED is illuminated when the metal operation of the reject device, the CONFIRM LED
detector is operating properly and no metal is illuminates to indicate a signal from the reject
detected. As soon as the metal is detected the confirmation device was received. If reject
DIRECT LED turns off to indicate that the direct confirmation is not used the CONFIRM LED does
relay output has changed states. The DIRECT LED not illuminate.
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CLOCK LED SW1-9
The CLOCK LED is used to show the rate at which When this switch is set to the UP position the
the timer for the timed relay is operating. When the DIRECT RELAY will not reset after a reject until a
internal clock is selected with SW2-3 the CLOCK signal is received at the REJ RESET input. When
LED flashes at the rate at which the internal clock SW1-9 is set to the DN position the DIRECT RELAY
is running. When SW2-2 is set to select the output will automatically reset after a reject.
tachometer input for the clock, the CLOCK LED
SW2-1
flashes at the rate at which the pulses from the
This switch selects MODE 1 or MODE 2 detection.
tachometer are occurring.
Refer to the DETECT MODE DESCRIPTION
DETECT LED section of this manual for an explanation of MODE
The DETECT LED illuminates when the sensing 1 and MODE 2. MODE 1 is also referred to as
head sends a signal indicating metal has been normal detection and is selected when SW2-1 is in
detected. the UP position. MODE 2 is also referred to as
narrow zone detection and is selected when switch
ANALOG CIRCUIT BOARD SW2-1 is in the DN position.
SWITCH PROGRAMMING
SW2-2
Figure 17 shows the various switch locations on
This switch selects between INDEXED REJECT
the analog unit output control panel, PSOPT-1.
and STANDARD REJECT for the TIMED RELAY
The user programmable switches are listed on
output. When SW2-2 is in the UP position,
Page 23 along with a brief explanation of their
INDEXED REJECT is selected and the reject time
function. The discussion below provides a source
is adjusted with the INDEXED REJECT TIME.
for quick reference.
When SW2-2 is in the DN position, STANDARD
SW1-1 REJECT is selected and the reject time is adjusted
When a reject confirmation device is connected to with the STANDARD REJECT TIME.
the metal detector, SW1-1 must be set to the UP
SW2-3
position for the metal detector to process the signal.
This switch is used to select an internal clock or a
If a reject confirmation device is not connected to
tachometer input for the travel time on the TIMED
the metal detector, SW1-1 must be set to the DN
RELAY output. When the switch is in the UP position,
position or a fault condition will occur.
the source of the clock is from the tachometer input.
SW1-2 When the switch is in the DN position the source of
When this switch is set to the UP position the output the clock is from an internal clock.
of the TIMED RELAY will not reset after a reject
SW2-4
until a signal is received at the REJ RESET input.
This switch is used to determine whether the
When SW1-2 is set to the DN position the TIMED
output of the solid state relays is to be ON
RELAY output will reset automatically. The time for
during reject or OFF during reject. When the
the relay to reset is determined by the STANDARD
switch is in the UP position the output of the
REJECT TIME when SW2-2 is in the UP position
solid state relays turns OFF when a reject
or by the INDEXED REJECT TIME when SW2-2 in
occurs. When the switch is in the DN position
the DN position.
the output of the solid state relays turns ON
SW1-3 THROUGH SW1-8 when a reject occurs.
These switches set the length of the shift register.
Refer to the SWITCH CHART for switch settings
and shift register length. Refer to Appendix B for a
discussion of the Shift Register function.
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JP1 a d ju s t me n t ra n g e o f 0 . 3 0 s e c o n ds t o 5 0
This jumper is to set up the metal detector seconds. When JP2 is OFF (open) the TRAVEL
when a proximity sensor is used. If there is TIME adjustment has a range of 0.05 seconds
always a space between packages, then JP1 to 10 seconds. JP3 This jumper is used to
is OFF (open). When a space between inhibit the reject during power up. With JP3 ON
packages cannot be guaranteed, then JP1 is (shorted the DIRECT RELAY and the TIMED
ON (shorted). RELAY outputs will not reject until the power
to the metal detector has been on for 10
JP2
seconds. When JP3 is OFF (open) the DIRECT
This jumper is used to set the range of
RELAY and TIMED RELAY will be active as
adjustment the TRAVEL TIME has. When JP2
soon as power is turned on.
is ON (shorted) the TRAVEL TIME has an
Switch Chart A - Output Board PSOPT-1

SWITCHES AND JUMPERS
SWITCH POSITION/SETTING POSITION/SETTING

SW1-1 UP Reject confirmation is OFF DOWN Reject confirmation is ON
SW1-2 UP Timed output is manually reset DOWN Timed output is automatically reset
SW1-3 Sets the length of the Shift Register. See Switch Chart B.
SW1-9 UP Direct output is manually reset DOWN Direct output is automatically reset
SW2-1 UP MODE 1 detection DOWN MODE 2 detection
SW2-2 UP Indexed reject DOWN Standard reject
SW2-3 UP Tachometer input DOWN Internal clock
SW2-4 UP SSR output is normally closed DOWN SSR output is normally open
JP1 ON Not always space between packages OFF Always space between packages
JP2 ON Travel time (0.30sec - 50sec, ± 10sec) OFF Travel time (0.05sec -10sec, ± 2sec)
JP3 ON 10sec reject inhibit at power on OFF Reject enabled at power on
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Controls and Displays (cont.)
Switch Chart B
Output Board PSOPT-1
SWITCHES SW1-3 THROUGH SW1-8 U = UP D = DOWN
Shift Shift
Switch SW1- Switch SW1-
Register Register
Length 3 4 5 6 7 8 Length 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 U U U U U U 32 D U U U U U
1 U U U U U D 33 D U U U U D
2 U U U U D U 34 D U U U D U
3 U U U U D D 35 D U U U D D
4 U U U D U U 36 D U U D U U
5 U U U D U D 37 D U U D U D
6 U U U D D U 38 D U U D D U
7 U U U D D D 39 D U U D D D
8 U U D U U U 40 D U D U U U
9 U U D U U D 41 D U D U U D
10 U U D U D U 42 D U D U D U
11 U U D U D D 43 D U D U D D
12 U U D D U U 44 D U D D U U
13 U U D D U D 45 D U D D U D
14 U U D D D U 46 D U D D D U
15 U U D D D D 47 D U D D D D
16 U D U U U U 48 D D U U U U
17 U D U U U D 49 D D U U U D
18 U D U U D U 50 D D U U D U
19 U D U U D D 51 D D U U D D
20 U D U D U U 52 D D U D U U
21 U D U D U D 53 D D U D U D
22 U D U D D U 54 D D U D D U
23 U D U D D D 55 D D U D D D
24 U D D U U U 56 D D D U U U
25 U D D U U D 57 D D D U U D
26 U D D U D U 58 D D D U D U
27 U D D U D D 59 D D D U D D
28 U D D D U U 60 D D D D U U
29 U D D D U D 61 D D D D U D
30 U D D D D U 62 D D D D D U
31 U D D D D D 63 D D D D D D
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MPC Controls and Displays
MPC CONTROL PANEL FLOWCHART
Figure 18 illustrates the E-Z Tec IV and V MPC Figure 19 is a flowchart representing the structure of
control panel. The panel consists of a 22 segment the portion of the MPC software which communicates
LED bar graph, an 8 line x 40 character Liquid with the operator. It is a graphical representation of
Crystal Display (LCD), and nine push-button switch the flow of the program showing how to move to
keys. The operator controls the MPC through the different sub-menus. Consider it a road map showing
interaction of these components. how to get from one sub-menu to another.
LED BAR GRAPH Each block of the flowchart represents a sub-menu.

The bar graph monitors all signals entering the metal The arrows between the blocks represent the
detector. Its major role is to aid the operator in possible links between sub-menus. Each arrow has
adjusting for product effect and vibration. More a short description indicating how to direct the
information on this function is presented in the program along that link.
“Metal Detector Adjustment” section. Example:
SWITCH KEYS a. Refer to the “Product Setup” sub-menu in
The operator commands the MPC to perform all Fig. 19.
functions with the switch keys. Two of the keys are b. This menu is reached via the “Main Menu”
labeled Contrast Lighten and Contrast Darken. Their by entering the Product Setup command.
only task is to adjust the contrast of the LCD to suit c. The Exit command returns the program to
the operator. The other keys are known as soft keys “Main Menu.”
since their function is controlled by the MPC Each sub-menu fits on one full screen of the LCD display.
software program. Each soft key has an arrow Since the screen is quite large, each menu provides a
pointing to a section of the display. The current variety of information. One advantage of the large screen
function of the key is displayed there. is to provide directions to guide the operator through
LCD adjustments. In addition, multiple parameters are
The LCD is the medium through which the MPC displayed on each menu, so that the number of links in
displays information. This includes all setup the flowchart is substantially reduced.
parameters, metal detection status, and reports. It
GENERAL MPC OPERATION
is equipped with a backlight to illuminate the display
At first glance the MPC menu flowchart may look
in dark environments. The backlight turns on
somewhat complex. Actually it is extremely simple.
following any key press and remains on until ten
The following sections introduce the four major
minutes has elapsed with no key activity.
portions of the software flowchart and the General
MPC SOFTWARE Operation Information. Further information on all of
The software is a computer program stored in the these sub-menus is available in the Detailed Menu
MPC memory. It tells the microprocessor what to Description and Adjustment section of this manual.
do and how to communicate with the operator. It MONITOR
has been designed to be user friendly. Although a Under normal operating conditions the MPC “resides”
complete discussion of adjustment procedures is at the MONITOR MENU. The operator can change
provided below, memorization of these should not products and obtain information necessary to consult
be necessary because the prompts and help files the factory for assistance without going through the
lead the way through the adjustment routines. A MAIN MENU. This is provided as a convenience to
good general understanding of the procedures and the operator since changing the product under
parameters are all that should be required to adjust inspection is the only adjustment normally
the MPC. necessary after the initial unit setup.
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MPC Controls and Displays (cont.)
REJECT REPORTS Each password consists of a four-character
The MPC is capable of storing the last 100 reject alphanumeric code. At the time of manufacture the
reports. They can be reviewed through the REJECT following passwords are stored in memory:
REPORTS menu. They can also be downloaded to
1. Operator 1111
a remote printer through the PRINT OPTIONS
menu. (A remote computer can also retrieve reports, 2. Supervisor 2222
without involving the control panel.)
3. Engineer 3333
PRODUCT SETUP Please be absolutely certain to remember changes
The MPC can store the setup parameters and to the passwords! The metal detector cannot be
descriptions for 32 separate products. The adjusted without access to the correct passwords.
PRODUCT SETUP menu accesses all the If the passwords are forgotten please contact Eriez
adjustments that may vary from product to product. Magnetics for assistance.
OPTIONS
Some metal detector adjustments do not change
DETECT / REJECT DISPLAY
between products. The OPTIONS section of the Each E-Z TEC IV and V MPC has two separate
program is used to set these parameters. These reject timers which run in parallel. They are referred
adjustments are usually performed by the engineer to as Direct Reject and Timed Reject. The Direct
during the initial metal detector installation. Reject timer is triggered the instant metal is detected
and the timer continues to run for the duration of
PASSWORDS the detection plus the duration of the Direct Reject
The software is designed to allow the operator to Time (from .05 to 60 seconds). The initiation of the
review most metal detector adjustment settings and Timed Reject timer is delayed for the duration of
reports; however, they cannot be changed without the Travel Time setting (.05 to 60 seconds) and
appropriate passwords. The MPC will request a normally lasts for the duration of the detection plus
password when the operator issues the command the duration of the Timed Reject Time setting (.05
to change a variable. Once a password has been to 60 seconds).
entered it continues in effect until the MPC returns In all display menus the time is displayed in the top
to the Monitor menu. As a safety measure, if the left corner and the date is in the top right corner. All
operator leaves the metal detector “in” a menu other characters are normally dark on a light background.
than the Monitor menu, the MPC will automatically When the metal detector trips, the top line of the
return to the Monitor menu following ten minutes of display inverts to light characters on a dark
key switch inactivity. background. The word REJECT (signaling the Direct
There are three separate passwords arranged in Reject output) immediately overwrites the time and
the following hierarchy (3 is the highest): < > symbols appear on either side of the top line of
the display as shown:
1. Operator
REJECT < >
2. Supervisor
The Timed Reject output is delayed for a period
3. Engineer
of time corresponding to the Travel Time
The holder of the Operator password can change setting. The “reject” moves through a software
only the Product Number. The holder of the shift register within the MPC, and is shown by
Supervisor password can change the Product successively moving an * across the display
Number, Sensitivity, Phase, Gain, Filter Frequency, between < >. After Travel Time has elapsed,
Product Description, Detect Mode, and can erase the word REJECT appears on the right side of
Reject Reports. The Engineer password provides the display where the date is normally located.
access to all parameters.
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Example:
TIME DATE Metal has not yet been detected
REJECT < > Metal detected and direct reject output begins
REJECT <* >
REJECT < * > The detect signal moves through memory (Travel Time)
REJECT < * >
REJECT < * >
< * > Direct Reject times out
< * > REJECT Travel Time ends, Timed Reject signal is output
TIME DATE Timed Reject times out, Time & Date again displayed
This display persists for the duration of the Timed CHANGING VARIABLES
Reject Time (signaling the Timed Reject output), then The MPC has many possible configurations which
the display resets and again shows the day and date. provide considerable versatility. As a result, many
Note that successive detects occurring during travel variables exist which must be adjusted by the operator.
time result in additional *’s appearing on the display. There are three major types of variable:
The routine is a convenient way to keep track of
1. Numerical
detects, especially during long Travel Times.
2. ON/OFF
CONTROLLING THE MPC DISPLAY
The flow through the various menus is monitored on 3. AUTO/MANUAL
the LCD and controlled with the switch keys. The All of the variable types are adjusted in the same
details will be explained in the next section. However, manner, using the INCR (increase) and DECR
two procedures are used over and over and deserve (decrease) soft keys. Variables listed in a column
special attention. are indicated with the cursor and selected using
the Select Up and Select Down keys.
TRAVEL BETWEEN MENUS
There are two possible methods to move from one DETAILED MPC MENU DESCRIPTION
sub-menu to another: Every sub-menu in the flowchart of Figure 19 is
1. If a soft key is labeled with the name of the menu, explained in this section. It is recommended that
simply press the key and the MPC display will the operator experiment with the MPC as the
travel there. manual is studied. If this is not practical refer to
Figures 20 through 42. They show the display
2. Some menus have multiple branch points and contents for each sub-menu.
have destination menus listed in a column. In
this case a cursor will be located at the first letter POWER UP DISPLAY (FIGURE 20)
of one of the listings. Two soft keys labeled “Se- This display appears at power up for approximately
lect Up” and “Select Down” are used to position 10 seconds. It provides Eriez Magnetics’ address
the cursor at the desired column entry. A third and telephone numbers.
soft key labeled “Go To” is used to transfer to the MONITOR DISPLAY (FIGURE 21)
menu selected by the cursor. After power up, the metal detector settles here to
display critical adjustment and detection status. No
adjustments to the unit can be performed at this
menu level. Three keys are operational: CHANGE
PRODUCT, MAIN MENU, and ID. Simply press the
key to move to the corresponding sub-menu.
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CHANGE PRODUCT MENU (FIGURE 22) Sensitivity
The MPC is capable of storing the adjustment This adjustment increases or decreases the metal
parameters for up to 32 separate products. Any detector’s ability to detect metal. The adjustment
of these products can be designated as the Active range is 00 to 99. The metal detector is most
Product, using the INCR and DECR keys. The sensitive to metal with a setting of 99 and least
metal detector adjustments are updated to those sensitive at 00. The adjustment of this variable is
that have been stored for the Active Product, explained in detail in the “CONFIGURE METAL
when the product number is changed. Changing DETECTOR” section of the manual.
the Active Product is the only adjustment which
Detect Mode
can be made using the OPERATOR password.
The metal detector has two detect modes, 1 and 2.
IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY (FIGURE 23) Detect Mode 1 is normally used and is usually the
This menu provides Eriez Magnetic’s address, most sensitive. Detect Mode 2 is used mainly in
telephone, and fax numbers. The MPC software applications where false tripping occurs due to
version is also displayed. This number should be unfavorable environments such as static discharge
included with all correspondence with the factory in the vicinity of the metal detector. Mode 2 is
regarding the metal detector. normally not as sensitive as Mode 1, and can
sometimes miss metal when a large piece of metal
Note that the “software version” refers to the
is located in the product stream close to a smaller
internal MPC software, and not to the
one. For this reason Detect Mode 2 is not
communication software version (MPCTerm)
recommended unless it is impossible to use Mode
which you may be using to interface the metal
1 due to false tripping.
detector with a PC. The communication software
version (if needed) is available from the PC Phase
screen, as discussed in the Communication The Phase adjustment is used to prevent the metal
Manual. detector from detecting the product under inspection.
Its use is described in detail in the “CONFIGURE
MAIN MENU (FIGURE 24)
METAL DETECTOR” section of the manual.
The Main Menu is a list of sub-menus that can
be used to adjust the metal detector, request Gain
reject reports, identify the cause of a fault Gain can be considered a coarse sensitivity
warning, and troubleshoot the cause of false adjustment. It is adjusted at the factory and normally
detections. requires no customer attention. Its range is 00-15.
The factory setting appears on the Individual Unit
When the Main Menu is entered, a cursor will be
Specification Sheet supplied with the metal
flashing at the first letter of one of the menu items.
detector.
Use the Select Up and Down keys to move the
cursor to the desired item. Transfer to the selected Filter
item by pressing the GO TO key. Selecting EXIT The metal detector uses electronic filters to
will return to the Monitor screen. eliminate noise from the metal signal. The filters
are adjustable to permit scanning at various product
PRODUCT SETUP MENU (FIGURE 25)
speeds. The Filter variable is set at the factory and
This sub-menu contains all of the adjustments
normally requires no adjustment. However, if the
necessary to configure the metal detector to scan
product speed is changed appreciably the customer
virtually any product. The SELECT key is used
may need to make adjustments. Consultation with
to move the blinking cursor to the item to be
Eriez is recommended. The factory setting appears
adjusted. The INCR and DECR keys are used to
on the Individual Unit Specification Sheet supplied
increase or decrease the numerical value of the
with the metal detector.
variable.
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Configure Rejects momentary power failure), setting the Detect On
The metal detector has various reject output Powerup variable to “YES” is recommended.
adjustments. These are accessed by moving the
Timed Reject
cursor to CONFIGURE REJECTS and pressing the
The term “Timed Reject” refers to a set of timers
GO TO key. This will transfer control to the REJECT
and controls which are configurable to drive
SETUP menu which is described shortly.
almost any reject device. The simplest use of
Product Description Timed Reject is a case where a reject device is
The metal detector can store a 32 character product turned on and off by using simple timers. More
description in each of 32 product memory locations. complex reject systems require the use of an
The descriptions are entered via the PRODUCT index device which indicates the position of a
DESCRIPTION menu. packaged product. The following discussions of
Auto Phase Timed Reject will be in two parts, the case where
The MPC will make adjustments to the phase control an index device is not used and the case where
automatically in response to the product signal. This an index device is used.
procedure is explained in detail in the CONFIGURE In either case, the parameter Timed Reject
METAL DETECTOR section of the manual. controls the Timed Relay and the optional SSR’s
REJECT SETUP (FIGURE 26) (if installed) on the Power Supply PCB.
This menu controls settings for Direct Reject, Timed Timed Reject, Index Device is not Used (Fig. 27)
Reject, and Detection on Powerup. Each E-Z TEC IV In the case where an index device is not used,
and V MPC has two separate reject timers which run the following controls are relevant:
in parallel, Direct Reject and Timed Reject. The Direct
Reject timer is triggered the instant metal is detected, Travel Time
and the timer continues for the duration of the time Often the reject signal from the metal detector
the metal is detected plus the duration of the Direct must be delayed until the contaminated prod-
Reject Time (from .05 to 60 seconds, user adjustable). uct travels to the reject device. This delay is
The initiation of Timed Reject is delayed after the called Travel Time. It is adjustable from 0.05
detection for the duration of the Travel Time setting to 60 seconds using the INCR and DECR keys.
(.05 to 60 seconds, user adjustable) and normally lasts NOTE: Successive detections occurring dur-
for the duration of the detection plus the duration of ing Travel Time are stored in memory and are
the Timed Reject Time (.05 to 60 seconds, user not lost. They are sequentially moved through
adjustable). Both reject timers and the Detect on a shift register and emerge as reject outputs
Powerup function are explained in detail below. with the proper delay.
Detect On Power Up?
Reject Time
The metal detector normally requires up to about 10
Reject devices operate at a wide variety of
seconds to stabilize after power-up. It does not
speeds. The reject output signal duration is ad-
function normally during this time. It will sometimes
justable from .05 to 60 seconds to accommo-
register detections when metal does not actually exist.
date practically any reject technique.
Setting the Detect On Power Up variable to “NO” will
tell the metal detector to ignore all detections during Tach Input?
power up. This will prevent potentially good product Applications with inconsistent product speed
from being rejected. However, if metal actually does cannot use time as the criterion to issue the
exist in the product stream during this period, it will be reject signal, because the time required for the
missed. Since power-up occurs anytime power is contaminated product to travel from the metal
removed and reapplied to the unit (even during a detector to the reject device varies. An example
of this situation is a variable speed conveyor.
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A tachometer must be used to monitor the con- If reject confirmation is needed, set the variable
veyor speed and provide this information to the to “YES”; otherwise set it to “NO”. More informa-
MPC. If a tachometer is used the “TACH IN- tion on function of this variable is available in the
PUT?” variable must be set to “YES” using the Fault Menu section of the manual.
INCR or DECR keys. In this case the MPC will
Index Device Used?
use digital signals from the tachometer instead
Is set to NO.
of the internal clock to determine when to output
the reject signal. TIMED REJECT, INDEX DEVICE USED (FIG. 28)
This menu is similar to the menu of Fig. 27 except
Internal to the MPC is a 1200 segment shift reg-
AUTO RESET? is no longer an option (AUTO RESET
ister. When TACH INPUT? is set to “YES”, the
is always enabled) and two more variables are
TRAVEL TIME changes from a number repre-
available, WINDOW and SPACE BET PROD?. Travel
senting seconds to a number representing the
Time, Reject Time, Tach Input?, and Reject
number of tachometer pulses needed to move a
Confirmation? are the same as explained in the
detect signal through the shift register and out-
previous section.
put a reject signal. Adjust the number with the
INCR and DECR keys. Note that INDEX DEVICE USED? is now set to
“YES”. This means an index device (switch, photo
Auto Reset?
eye, etc.) will be used to indicate when the product
The reject signal can be adjusted to reset auto-
container is aligned with the reject device. The index
matically after Reject Time or remain on until a
device should be positioned to detect the leading
reset is initiated via an appropriate switch. If re-
edge of the container just as the container is
set is to be automatic, set AUTO RESET? to
centered at the reject device. If this is impractical
“YES.” Otherwise set it to “NO” using the INCR
due to physical constraints, an index device may
or DECR keys (see also section on Electrical In-
be used with a built-in delay timer. The index device
stallation, sub-section Rej Reset).
can be positioned anywhere upstream of the
If the Auto Reset variable is set to “NO” the re- product flow from the reject device. The delay can
ject will remain on indefinitely until the reject re- then be adjusted so the output of the device occurs
set is enabled. This is done in one of three ways; as the product aligns with the reject device.
momentarily close the switch wired to the REJ
Never enable the INDEX DEVICE USED? option
CON terminals of the power supply PCB, push
unless the product is contained within packages and
the RESET REJECTS key on the MONITOR
they are to be monitored with a reject device.
menu screen, or send the Reset Reject command
from a host computer if available (refer to the Window
Communications Manual MM-237). The exact position of metal inside the product is
not known when it is detected. The position un-
Reject Confirmation?
certainty is affected by many factors. Sometimes,
The reject confirmation input is used to monitor
depending on product separation, it may be im-
the function of the reject device. It is usually a
possible to even know which package the metal
limit switch attached to the reject device which
is in. The WINDOW variable is used to set up a
indicates that the latter is functioning. For ex-
range (perhaps a few packages long) where it is
ample, the reject confirmation device may be a
certain the metal is located. The adjustment pro-
switch attached to a pusher bar used to reject a
cedure is explained in the REJECT ADJUST sub-
box from a conveyor. The switch is positioned in
menu of the CONFIGURE METAL DETECTOR
such a way that it closes as the pusher bar
portion of the manual.
reaches its maximum extension.
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Space Between Prod? 5. Make sure the new Product Description is
This variable is adjusted to indicate whether correct and press EXIT. The new description
there is always space between adjacent will be permanently entered into memory (until
products. If it is not certain that there will it is again changed by user action) and program
always be space between adjacent products, execution will return to PRODUCT SETUP.
set this to “NO”.
If at any time during the Product Description
Index Device Used? modification it is desired to retrieve the original
Is set to YES. description, press the CANCEL key. This will retain
the original description in memory and transfer
DIRECT REJECT (FIG 29)
program execution back to PRODUCT SETUP.
DIRECT REJECT is normally used in vertical fall
applications where the product is falling through AUTO PHASE (FIGURE 31)
a pipe at high velocity and a reject device must The PHASE control is used to compensate for
operate immediately to catch the metal product effect which can cause the metal detector
contaminant. The parameters associated with this to false trip on the product without metal being
reject mode control the Direct Relay on the Power present. The AUTO PHASE menu is used to allow
Supply PCB. the metal detector to automatically adjust the phase.
This procedure is described in the CONFIGURE
The adjustment and effects of REJECT TIME and
METAL DETECTOR section of the manual.
AUTO RESET? are the same as described in
Timed Reject menus. REJECT REPORTS (FIGURE 32)
The MPC is capable of displaying the time, date, and
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (FIGURE 30)
size of the detection signal for each of the last 100
Upon entering the Product Description menu the
rejects. Figure 32 shows the format of the reports.
LCD screen will be configured as in Figure 30.
The left column is the report number (RPT #). The
The bottom cursor will be blinking on 0. The top
next column to the right is the product number
cursor is an arrow under the characters of the
(PROD). The third and fourth columns are the TIME
Product Description. It will initially be located
and DATE. The last column is the peak voltage of
directly under the first character.
the metal signal (PEAK mV). With the sensitivity
The top left key description indicates which cursor set to 99 the smallest detectable signal is about 50
is under control of the LEFT and RIGHT keys. mV. The largest signal which can be processed is
Pushing the top left key will toggle back and forth approximately 4000 mV. The relative size of the
between BOTTOM and TOP. Enter a new Product piece of metal which caused the rejection can be
Description as follows: inferred from these two extremes. Since the gain
and sensitivity adjustments of the metal detector
1. Use the top left key to toggle to “TOP”. Use affect the size of the metal signal, the size of metal
the LEFT and/or RIGHT keys to align the top which produces various signal levels should be
cursor to the character of the Product found by experimentation for each product gain and
Description to be changed. sensitivity setting in use. In addition, the signal level
2. Toggle to “BOTTOM”. Align the bottom cursor changes depending on the position of the metal in
to the character that is to be inserted at the the aperture. Even so the report signal level is an
position of the top cursor. accurate indication of the size of the tramp metal.
If the signal level is above 4000mV, the Peak mV
3. Press ENTER. value cannot be determined accurately because the
4. Repeat 1, 2, and 3 for all entries. metal signal is too large. In this case MAX is stored
in the PEAK mV report column.
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NOTE: When a single piece of metal passes The three most recent detections are displayed
through the metal detector, a dual polarity signal is when entering the Reject Reports menu. Other
produced. If the metal passes through the unit detections can be reviewed using the SELECT
slowly enough, a reject report may be generated UP / DOWN keys. If more than 100 detections
for each polarity of the signal. A reject report is have occurred, only the last 100 are in memory.
stored for each Direct Reject. If two reject reports Previous detections are erased as new reports
are produced for a single piece of metal, increase are stored. The top report number represents the
the Direct Reject Time so the reject continues total number of detections that have been stored
through both polarities of the metal signal. This at any time in the MPC memory. This number itself
will eliminate two reject reports for a single piece will loop back to 1 and recycle after 9999 reports
of metal. have been stored.
If the Direct Reject Time is long, it is possible The currently stored reports may be printed by
more than one piece of metal could pass through pushing the PRINT key. This requires attaching
the metal detector during a single Direct Reject. a printer to the RS 232 printer port. Please refer
If this occurs a single report will be generated. to printer manual supplement, Appendix A.
The largest signal during the reject period will be
The currently stored reports may be erased by
recorded.
selecting the ERASE key. This will enter the Erase
Metal pieces of all sizes and shapes enter the All Reports menu.
metal detector in completely unpredictable
ERASE ALL REPORTS (FIGURE 33)
combinations. For example, small pieces of metal
Press “YES” to erase all reports. Erased reports
may be located so close to a large piece that the
cannot be recovered, so exercise care not to
small metal signal is completely lost in the larger
inadvertently erase them. Press “NO” to exit
signal. Great care has been used in the design
without erasing reports. Either key will exit back
of the metal detector to ensure that all metal is
to the Reject Reports screen.
detected and rejected. However, it is impossible
to be certain that all metals are separately FAULT (FIGURE 34-A,B)
detected and thus generate a separate Reject The Fault menu is used to check whether a Fault
Report. In the vast majority of cases each piece condition exists. If no fault condition currently
of metal will be represented by a Reject Report, exists, the Fault menu displays the message in
but this cannot be guaranteed. Quality control Figure 34-a. The MPC monitors the status of
procedures should be based on the assumption Reject Confirmation, the balance of the sensing
that at least one piece of metal is present in head coils, the self-check status, and the
product corresponding to each Reject Report. calibration status. If any of these Faults are
Thus all product in the vicinity of the detection currently active a warning message will be
must be examined to ensure product purity. present as shown on Figure 34-b.
The report data are stored in memory only after Any of the above faults will trigger the FAULT
the Direct Reject output resets. If the Direct Reject RELAY on the Power Supply PCB.
is configured to reset manually then the detection
report will be stored in memory when reset is NOTE: The Fault indication on the LCD screen in
entered. Note that a single reject report will be the Fault and Monitor menus will reset immediately
generated no matter how many pieces of metal following the correction of the Fault condition. An
pass through the metal detector before the Direct exception to this is the situation when a detect /
Reject is reset since only a single Direct Reject reject is in process. In this case the Fault will reset
has occurred. immediately (Fault relay will reset) but the LCD will
not be updated until the reject is finished.
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Reject Confirmation Fault of an eventual failure. Thus, Eriez Magnetics
If a Reject (Confirmation) Fault is listed, it means should be consulted to aid in determining the
a Timed Reject has occurred and the MPC did cause of and remedy for the Balance Fault.
not receive a Reject Confirmation signal from the
The Balance Fault is stored in the reject reports
reject device. Determine whether the Reject
list. It is indicated by an FLTB entry in the
Confirmation feature is intentionally enabled. If
PEAK(mV) report column. There is a 110
not, set the Reject Confirmation variable to “NO”
second delay from the instant the coils become
in the Timed Reject menu. This will reset the fault.
out of balance to the generation of the Fault.
If Reject Confirmation is in use intentionally, check
The Balance Fault report time can be checked
the proximity device and all wiring. The Reject
through the computer interface to determine
Fault will reset when the next Reject Confirmation
the second the fault was generated.
signal is received.
Subtracting 110 seconds from this time will
More rejects will not cause additional Reject indicate when the coil imbalance occurred
Faults until the fault is cleared. This feature which caused the Balance Fault.
prevents the reject reports list from getting filled
Self-Check Fault
with reject faults.
The MPC can be set up to monitor the electronics
The fault is stored in the reject reports list. It is periodically to check for malfunctions which may
indicated by a FLTR entry in the PEAK(mV) report prevent detection of metal. If Self Check detects
column. There is a 110 second delay from the a fault, a message is generated that appears in
instant the Timed Reject output occurs to the the Fault menu. If a self-check fault occurs the
generation of the Reject Fault. The Reject Fault metal detector may not be capable of detecting
report time can be checked through the computer rated tramp metal. The unit should be immediately
interface to determine the second the fault was tested. If it cannot detect the rated metal, check
generated. Subtracting 110 seconds from this the Sensitivity, Gain , and Phase adjustments for
time will indicate when the Timed Reject occurred proper settings. If the unit still cannot detect rated
which caused the Reject Fault. tramp metal contact Eriez for assistance.
Balance Fault Calibration Fault
The MPC monitors the balance of the search The metal detector can be adjusted to require
head coils. If the coils get out of balance to a sensitivity tests periodically to verify that the unit
point where reliable operation of the metal is operating at peak sensitivity. If this test does
detector is suspect, a warning message is not take place, a Calibration Fault is generated,
generated that will appear in the Fault menu. producing a message that appears in the Fault
menu. The metal detector should be tested
A Balance Fault is usually a serious situation. The
immediately.
search head should be checked in the vicinity of
the aperture opening to be certain no foreign It must be emphasized that a Calibration Fault
material is lodged in the aperture. Check does not necessarily indicate a malfunction of the
especially under and around the conveyor belt metal detector. It simply indicates that a
or slider bed. If no foreign material is found check scheduled calibration test has not been carried
for proper operation of the metal detector. If it out, and therefore, the metal detector may not
seems to be working satisfactorily it is probably be operating at rated sensitivity. The fault is
reliable and can be used normally. The Balance canceled by carrying out the missed test, not by
Fault warning, however, may be the early warning adjusting the detector.
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OPTIONS (FIGURE 35) Update Passwords (Figure 39)
This menu contains adjustments which are rarely The password hierarchy is three level, in
changed. increasing order: OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR,
and ENGINEER. All can be changed as follows:
Buzzer
The MPC sounds a buzzer when a detection 1. Align the cursor to PASSWORDS in the OP-
occurs or when any key is pressed. This TIONS menu and press “GO TO.”
feature can be turned off and on via the INCR
2. The MPC will respond by asking for a pass-
and DECR keys.
word. Enter the ENGINEER password.
Setup Communication (Figure 36)
3. The MPC will respond with the UPDATE
The MPC can communicate to a remote printer
PASSWORDS menu.
or computer. SETUP COMMUNICATION (Figure
36) is used to configure to a computer. Please 4. Position the cursor to the desired password us-
refer to the E-Z Tec MPC Communication Manual ing the SELECT keys and press “GO TO.” The
MM-237 for details. PASSWORD display of Figure 40 will appear.
Setup Printer (Figure 37) 5. Enter the new password with the LEFT, RIGHT,
Is used to configure to a printer. Please refer to and ENTER keys. The display will transfer back
Appendix A for printer communication information. to the UPDATE PASSWORDS menu when the
fourth character is selected. Press “EXIT” to
Factory
return without changing the password.
Some metal detector adjustments are performed
at the factory and require no customer access. Print Options (Figure 41)
These are performed through the Factory menu. The MPC is capable of downloading the detection
Access requires a confidential password. reports to a remote printer. Please refer to the
Printer supplementary data (Appendix A) for
Set Time and Date (Figure 38)
further information on PRINT OPTIONS.
The real time clock is set at the factory and should
not require adjustment since the clock is DIAGNOSTICS (FIGURE 42)
maintained with battery power when the metal The Diagnostics menu is intended to give the
detector is off. In the event of battery failure or operator an easy way to determine the source of
semi-annual time change, the clock may be set interference which is causing the metal detector to
as follows: false trip. Through the Self-Check and Calibration
sub-menus the metal detector can be configured
1. Move the cursor to the desired entry using
to self-monitor for proper operation.
the SELECT UP / DOWN keys.
Troubleshooting
2. Change the magnitude of the variable with
The oscillator, or transmitter, produces an
the INCR and DECR keys.
electromagnetic field inside the metal detector
3. When the START CLOCK key is pressed the aperture and in the vicinity of the aperture openings
real-time clock will start according to the outside the metal detector. The receiver monitors the
value of the variables on the screen and the field produced by the transmitter.
unit will return to the Options Menu.
There are three major sources of interference which
4. The CANCEL key will return the unit to the can cause the metal detector to false trip: ground
Options Menu without altering the clock. loops, electromagnetic interference, and power line
noise. Follow the guidelines in the table below to
correct the source of the interference causing the
metal detector to false trip.
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Self-Check (Figure 43) Test Now
The Self Check feature is used to monitor the main The Self Check test can be initiated manu-
electronic circuits responsible for detecting metal and ally using this command. Move the cursor to
to alert the operator if a failure is detected. The process “TEST NOW” and press “GO TO”. The MPC
of testing the circuits requires at most one second to will perform one Self Check operation.
complete and causes a detection to occur if the test
Skip Detect/Reject
passes. If the test fails, the detection does not occur
Self Check causes a detection to occur so both
and a Self Check fault is generated and listed in the
Direct and Timed Rejects are enabled in re-
FAULT menu. In addition, the Fault relay is enabled
sponse to it. Since the Self Check operation
and “FAULT” is listed in the Reject Reports.
requires no more than 1 second to complete,
The engineer may adjust the Self Check as needed. it is likely no metal is present. The customer
Once set up, the MPC will perform the tests may inhibit the reject responses (due to the
automatically with no further input. The adjustments self check only) by setting the Skip Detect/
are explained below. Reject variable to Yes. It should be noted how-
ever that if metal passes through the metal
Test Disabled/Enabled
detector during the self check process it could
This variable turns the Self Check feature on
be missed and allowed to continue in the prod-
and off. Position the cursor at “Test” and
uct stream. The decision to skip the Direct and
change the variable as needed using the INC
Timed Reject responses is the sole responsi-
and DEC keys.
bility of the operator.
TEST (using MPC DIAGNOSTICS Menu) RESULT ACTION REQUIRED

1. Turn Transmitter off, leave Receiver on Unit still false trips Go to Step 2.
False tripping stops Look for ground loops (refer to the
Mechanical Installation Section of this manual).
2. Leave Transmitter off, turn Receiver off Unit still false trips Power supply noise is suspected. Power the
metal detector from a “clean” power source,
or install a power conditioner. Suppress
inductive kickback from solenoids, etc. on the
power line. Look for variable speed motor
drives that are supplied from the same power
line as the metal detector.
False tripping stops Airborne electrical noise is suspected. Look
for two-way radios, nearby variable speed
motor drives, solenoids, static electricity, etc.
3. Turn Receiver on, turn Transmitter on False tripping stops Fault corrected, leave the Troubleshoot menu.
False tripping continues Look for further ground loops
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Start time (H:M) It is important to note that the calibration test period is
Self Check can be initiated any time of the day set by a start time and an associated time interval for
from 00:00 to 23:59. This is the time of day when each succeeding test. The E-Z Tec is looking for test
the first test takes place. Set the “Start time” hours confirmation anytime before the interval times out. If
and minutes to the required time. For example, the interval times out, setting the “Passed?” variable
let’s say the first production shift of the day be- to YES will terminate the Fault output and also satisfy
gins at 8:00 AM. The first test of the day should the current test period requirements.
occur at “08:00”.
Calibration Check Setup (Figure 44)
Delta Time (H:M) The engineer must set the variables in the Calibration
After the self check is initiated, it can be run over Check sub-menu to the proper values to achieve the
again automatically throughout the rest of the day. necessary performance. The adjustments are
This is achieved by setting the “Delta time” vari- explained below.
able hours and minutes to the required time in-
Test Disabled/Enabled
terval. If an hourly test is required, the variable
This variable turns the Calibration Check feature
should be set to “01:00”.
on and off. Position the cursor at “Test” and
Calibration Check (Figure 45) change the variable as needed using the INC
It is advisable to test the metal detector periodically and DEC keys.
with appropriate test wands to ensure the sensitivity
Passed?
of the metal detector is as expected. This procedure
The MPC sets this variable to “NO” at the begin-
can be verified with the Calibration Check feature.
ning of each time interval. Test the metal detec-
When the Calibration Check feature is enabled, the
tor to be certain it passes the sensitivity test.
MPC waits for the supervisor to test the metal detector.
Before the current time interval times out, set this
If the metal detector passes a test before the allotted
variable to “YES”. This will prevent the Fault out-
time for the test expires, no fault is generated. If the
put at the end of the time interval.
test is not passed before the allotted time expires, a
Calibration Check fault is generated and is listed in Fault time (H:M)
the FAULT menu. Also “FAULT” is listed in the Reject Calibration Check can be initiated any time of
Reports. Note that the MPC will automatically the day from 00:00 to 23:59. This is the time of
generate the Fault output if the test is not performed day when the first test must take place to pre-
or passed, but the test itself must be performed vent a fault. The “Fault Time” in the Calibration
manually by the Supervisor. Check menu defines the time of day before which
this first test must occur. Set the Fault Time to
If Calibration Test is enabled, “TEST CALIBRATION”
the required time. For example, let’s say the first
appears in the Monitor menu at the top left hand key.
production shift of the day begins at 8:00 AM.
In practice the Supervisor must push this key and enter
The first test of the day must occur before “08:00”
the Supervisor (or Engineer) password to reach the
to prevent a Calibration Fault condition.
TEST CALIBRATION sub-menu. In this menu set the
“Passed?” variable to YES if the unit passes the Shift Time (H:M)
sensitivity test. If the unit does not pass test, make After the initial Fault time is set the Calibration
appropriate adjustments by referring to the rest of this Test cycle can be run over again throughout the
manual, or contact Eriez for assistance. rest of the day; for example, at the beginning of
each shift. This is achieved by setting the “Shift
If the above procedure is not finished before the
time” variable hours and minutes to the required
allotted time, the Fault relay will be enabled and a
time interval (the range is 04:00 to 23:59). If each
Calibration Check fault will be listed in the FAULT
shift is 8 hours long the variable should be set be
menu. The Calibration Check Fault will reset when
set to “08:00”.
the “Passed?” variable is set to YES.
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Configuring Analog Metal Detector
Please read the Introduction to the Control PHASING OUT THE PRODUCT
Panels and Displays section prior to attempting
EFFECT ANALOG UNITS
to adjust the metal detector.
Some products are conductive or magnetic in
All installation procedures must be complete nature and can produce a signal when passing
before configuring the metal detector. through the metal detector.
ANALOG ADJUSTMENT This signal is known as “PRODUCT EFFECT” and

can be “PHASED OUT” by using the front panel
PROCEDURE
controls as follows:
1. Open the switch to the auxiliary equipment
(reject device, horn, etc.) where fitted. 1. Obtain a sample of the product which is char-
acteristic of that which will normally pass
2. Switch the power to the metal detector on.
through the metal detector. Without a product
The metal detector will be ready for op-
or metal signal present, the MONITOR should
eration in approximately 30 seconds.
display two green LED’s. As a product passes
3. Each unit is supplied with an “Individual through the aperture, the red LED’s on either
Unit Specifications” test sheet. Consult this side of the two green LED’s light. As the prod-
sheet and set the phase control to the uct enters the aperture, note that one side of
“Product Phase Out” setting. If no listing the red LED’s lights first; this is the INITIAL
is given, set the phase control to the “Vi- DEFLECTION of the Monitor. As the product
bration Phase Out” setting. continues through the aperture, the initially lit
LED’s go out and the LED’s on the other side
4. Pass one of the test wands through the of the Monitor light. As the product exits the
center of the search head opening at the aperture, the red LED’s go out leaving only the
expected speed that the product will pass. two green LED’s lit.
The light bar should indicate that metal has
passed through the opening. 2. Adjust the Phase switch to 00.0.
Set the SENSITIVITY so the DETECT in- 3. Pass the product through the aperture of the
dicator turns on every time the test wand metal detector in a manner consistent with nor-
is passed through the center of the open- mal production process techniques (e.g. on the
ing. Do not set the Sensitivity higher than conveyor, in a chute, etc.). If it is necessary to
necessary as this can cause false detec- pass the product through the aperture manu-
tions due to the product and/or vibration. ally, the hand must not come close to the ap-
erture because it will affect the metal detector.
5. To fully check the operation of the metal In this case place the product on a piece of
detector, pass an uncontaminated sample wood or plastic and push it through the aper-
of the product, which has the same size ture. The sample used to phase out the prod-
and mass of that typically encountered, uct effect must have the same properties (e.g.
through the search aperture at its normal temperature, size, orientation, moisture con-
speed of travel. If detection occurs, refer tent, component composition, etc.) as that
to the “Phasing out the Product Effect” which will be scanned during production.
section of this manual.
NOTE: Throughout the following adjust-
6. Having adjusted the detector, the auxiliary ment procedure, always be sure to pass
equipment can be switched on and the the product through the aperture in the
metal detector system operated. same direction.
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Configuring Analog Metal Detector (cont.)
4. As the product enters the aperture, note the REJECT ADJUSTMENT ANALOG
INITIAL DEFLECTION of the Monitor (right or
UNITS
left) and record it along with the Phase control
Each E-Z Tec Version IV and V analog metal detector
setting.
has two separate reject timers that run in parallel:
5. Change the Phase control to a setting of 10 DIRECT REJECT and TIMED REJECT. The output
greater than the previous value and pass the signals of these two timers appear at the terminals
product through the aperture again. Note the labeled “DIRECT RELAY” and “TIMED RELAY”,
initial deflection direction of the Monitor and respectively, on the Power Supply Output Board.
record it. Adjustments to the reject timing are made using the
switches and jumpers on the Power Supply Output
6. Repeat step 5 until Monitor response to the
Board (refer to Switch Charts A and B on page 23).
product changes to the opposite direction.
When this happens the product phase out point DIRECT REJECT
lies somewhere between the last two settings. Direct Reject output is usually used in applications
For example, if the Monitor initial response was which are very fast and cannot tolerate a delay in
to the left with a Phase setting of 40.0 and to the reject command. An example is a vertical fall
the right with a Phase setting of 50.0, the phase application.
out point lies somewhere between 40.0 and
Direct Reject output begins at the instant metal is
50.0.
detected and continues for the length of time metal
NOTE: It will be necessary to wait briefly after is detected plus the duration of the DIRECT
each adjustment of the Phase switch before REJECT TIME, which may range from
passing the product through the gap. approximately 0.1 to approximately 1 second. The
Direct Reject Time is adjusted via the DIRECT
7. Adjust the Phase switch to the midpoint of the
REJECT POTENTIOMETER, located directly under
last two settings (i.e., 45.0 in the example).
the “CLOCK” label on the Power Supply Control
8. Pass the product through the aperture and note Panel. (See Figure 7. Also, note that on most E-Z
the Monitor initial deflection direction and Tec IV or V analog units this potentiometer is blue.)
record it.
It is worth emphasizing that the Direct Reject
9. Repeat step 8 while varying the “1’s” digit of potentiometer affects only the duration of the Direct
the Phase switch. Continue until the minimum Reject signal, and not the initiation of the signal. As
Monitor deflection is obtained. stated above, the Direct Reject output signal is initiated
essentially instantaneously upon detection of metal.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 with the tenths digit. Consequently, in applications where the product is
11. The phase adjustment is now complete. widely spaced as it passes through the metal detector
(specifically, where individual product items are more
12. Increase the SENSITIVITY control to a point than about 1 second apart), appropriate adjustment
where the product can be passed through the of the Direct Reject time can be accomplished simply
gap without being detected but with the Sensi- by setting the Direct Reject Pot at or near its maximum
tivity control as high as possible. setting. The reject signal will then appear
NOTE: The Sensitivity of the detector is determined instantaneously upon detection of metal and will
by passing the product with a series of test spheres remain for about 1 second, at which time it will return
through the aperture after the above adjustments to its non-detect condition. Since only one product
have been made. The Sensitivity is expressed as item will have passed the reject device in that time
the diameter of the smallest sphere that can be period, the contaminated product is certain to be
detected reliably. rejected and no excess product will be lost.
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Conversely, if you prefer to manually reset the reject nated product is rejected, repass the item(s),
device after each rejection, you will set SW1-9 UP repeating this step a number of times until (a)
for manual reset of a Direct Reject, and you can set you are convinced that contaminated product
the Direct Reject Time to its minimum setting with will be rejected reliably at this Direct Reject time
no need for fine adjustment. setting, or (b) at least one contaminated item
has been missed because the Direct Reject
In most cases, however, it will be desirable to set
time setting was too short (ie. the reject de-
the Direct Reject Time to a value less than the
vice reset before the contaminated product
maximum but greater than the minimum. Your
passed).
objective is to set the minimum Reject Time that
always results in rejection of detected metal. By 6. If (a) is true in step 5, then reduce the Direct
minimizing the Reject Time, the loss of Reject Pot setting and repeat step 5. Continue
uncontaminated product will be minimized, and this process until (b) becomes true or until the
the time available for resetting your reject device Direct Reject Pot reaches its minimum setting.
will be maximized, thus making it more likely that
7. If (b) is true in step 5, increase the Direct Re-
the device will be able to reject the next
ject Pot setting slightly (by approximately half
contaminated item.
the amount that you last reduced it, or by an
Follow this procedure: amount corresponding to half of the initial set-
ting if you haven’t reduced the setting yet).
1. Be sure your metal detector is properly ad-
Repeat step 5 until you are convinced that the
justed for Sensitivity (in accordance with the
contaminated product will be rejected reliably
previous section), before attempting to adjust
at this Direct Reject Pot setting. This is the
the Direct Reject Time.
minimum Direct Reject time setting for your
2. Connect your reject device to the Direct Relay system for the particular product and contami-
terminals in the E-Z Tec Power Supply Housing. nant that you have tested, and should be used
whenever this combination is being inspected
3. Prepare at least one product item with typical by the metal detector.
contamination, and arrange to pass it through
the metal detector in a manner typical of pro- TIMED REJECT
duction conditions. The TIMED REJECT mode is used more often than
Direct Reject. This mode makes use of timers that
IMPORTANT WARNING! allow rejects to occur after a delay. For example,
If you are working with a reject system that suppose product is being conveyed on a conveyor
incorporates a fast acting valve or gate (these belt, and any metal detected in the product stream is
are typical of vertical drop installations), DO to be rejected with an air blast. The metal detector is
NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS THE PRODUCT located close to the infeed end of the conveyor. The
THROUGH THE REJECT AREA BY HAND. air blast reject is positioned near the output end of the
Failure to heed this warning may result in se- conveyor. When metal is detected by the metal
vere personal injury. detector, a timer is used to delay the reject command
4. Adjust the Direct Reject Pot to its approximate until the metal reaches the reject device. This delay
midpoint. time is called TRAVEL TIME. When the metal reaches
the reject device, a second timer is initiated to hold
5. Activate the system and pass the contaminated the reject device on until the metal is rejected. This
product through the metal detector. The reject time interval is called the TIMED REJECT TIME, and
device should activate (if it does not, return to it controls the duration of the output signal at the
the previous section and recheck the metal TIMED RELAY terminals on the Power Supply Board.
detector sensitivity settings). If the contami-
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Sometimes the product is in containers, such as 2. For setup use the smallest size tramp metal
boxes. Often it is important to reject a which will produce reliable detections. Larger
contaminated box at its center in order to push it pieces of tramp metal may cause the detec-
cleanly off the conveyor. If the reject occurs too tion signal to be extended which will give the
early or too late the box may spin on the belt and illusion of requiring longer timer settings. Carry
cause a product jam. A proximity device capable out the adjustments described below by pass-
of accurately indexing the container can be used ing the contaminated product through the metal
to inform the metal detector when the item to be detector repeatedly in a manner representa-
rejected is in line with the reject device. A photo- tive of production conditions.
eye is often employed for this purpose. In such a
IMPORTANT WARNING!
case, the Timed Reject Time effectively opens a
If you are working with a reject system that
“window” during which input will be accepted from
incorporates a fast acting valve or gate (these
the index device (at the PROX SW terminals on
are typical of vertical drop installations), DO
the Power Supply Board). When an input signal
NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS THE PRODUCT
is received from the index device, a second time
THROUGH THE REJECT AREA BY HAND.
interval, the INDEXED REJECT TIME, begins.
Failure to heed this warning may result in se-
This second time interval controls the duration of
vere personal injury.
the output signal at the Timed Relay terminals
on the Power Supply Board. 3. If the product is loose or continuous material
such as candies or a continuous flow of sugar,
The Travel Time is controlled by the knob labeled
your objective is to adjust the Travel Time knob
“TRAVEL TIME” on the Power Supply Control Panel.
so the reject device operates just before the
The range of this knob can be adjusted by using
detected metal reaches it, and to adjust the
jumper JP2. See below for details. The Timed Reject
Reject Time knob so the reject device contin-
Time is controlled by the knob labeled “STD”, and
ues to operate long enough to reject the metal
the Indexed Reject Time is controlled by the knob
reliably. You will use the Travel Time and Re-
labeled “INDEXED”, both under the heading
ject Time - Std knobs, which are found on the
“REJECT TIME” on the Power Supply Control
E-Z Tec IV/V Power Supply control panel. The
Panel. The range of both of these controls is fixed
range of the Travel Time knob is controlled by
at approximately .05 to 60 seconds.
the setting of jumper JP2, found near the lower
TIMED REJECT, INDEX DEVICE NOT USED right corner of the power supply printed circuit
Use the following procedure to adjust the Travel board. When the two pins of the jumper are
Time and Reject Time: connected, the range of the Travel Time knob
is 0.30 sec to 50 sec, ± 10 sec; when the pins
1. Use the same size and shape product as will
of JP2 are not connected, the range of the
be scanned by the metal detector in normal
Travel Time knob is 0.05 sec to 10 sec, ± 2
operation. If multiple size products will be run
sec. The range of the Reject Time - Std knob
at different times on the line where the metal
is always approximately 0 to 60 sec.
detector is installed, then the adjustment de-
scribed here must be repeated for each differ- Specifically, take the following steps:
ent product and the results recorded. Even if
a. By trial, determine the average travel time
the settings are predetermined in this manner,
for the product to pass from the center of
it is good practice to verify them upon every
the metal detector aperture to the active
change of product. If product changes often,
element of the reject device. If this time is
an E-Z Tec IV or V MPC Metal Detector, with
less than about 6 sec, disconnect the pins
the ability to store multiple reject settings, may
of Jumper JP2; otherwise connect the pins
be a good investment.
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of JP2. (If the travel time is greater than dex Device Used” below). If an index device is
about 50 seconds, an additional delay de- not to be used, follow the procedure of step
vice, beyond that provided in the metal de- (3) above, with the following differences:
tector, may be required to activate the re-
a. When determining Travel Time, start with
ject device properly.)
the contaminant located in the rear or trail-
b. Starting with the TRAVEL TIME knob at ing edge of a product package. Adjust Travel
about its middle setting and the test con- Time until the reject device begins to oper-
taminant embedded in the product stream, ate when the leading edge of the contami-
make repeated runs to determine the Travel nated package just passes the center of the
Time setting that most reliably rejects con- reject device.
taminated product. The proper “bias” on the
b. When a reliable value for Travel Time has
travel time (ie., whether you want the travel
been found, locate the contaminant in the
time setting to be slightly long or slightly
leading edge of a product package and test
short relative to the average time it actually
reject operation again. Since the detect sig-
takes the contaminated product to travel to
nal will now occur earlier relative to the pack-
the reject device) depends on the nature of
age position, the reject device should reli-
the reject device. For a diverter type device
ably operate before the contaminated pack-
(a two-position gate or a movable belt tail
age reaches the reject position. Depending
pulley, for example) the travel time setting
on the type of reject device, this may or may
should be slightly shorter than the actual
not be acceptable (a pusher bar, for ex-
average travel time to be certain of divert-
ample, may now miss the contaminated
ing the contaminated product. Once the
package). If it is not acceptable, you must
diverter moves to the reject position, the
use Indexed Reject, described below. Oth-
REJECT TIME - STD control can be used
erwise, adjust Reject Time so that the re-
to hold it in that position until it is certain
ject device remains activated long enough
that the contaminated product has been di-
to reject the package dependably without
verted. For a “one time shot” device (a
rejecting the following package.
pusher paddle, for example) the travel time
setting must be nearly exactly equal to the TIMED REJECT, INDEX DEVICE USED
actual product travel time, to be certain that Adjust the Travel Time and Reject Time as
the contaminated product is actually in po- follows:
sition before the device actuates.
c. If the product is small discrete items, test be scanned by the metal detector in normal
reject operation again with the contaminant operation.
embedded in both the leading and trailing
edges of individual product items. Make 2. Use the smallest size tramp metal which will
appropriate adjustments to TRAVEL TIME produce reliable detections. Large pieces of
and REJECT TIME - STD until all tramp metal may cause the detection signal to
contaminated product items are reliably be extended which will give the illusion of re-
rejected, with a minimum of loss of quiring longer timer settings.
uncontaminated product. 3. Set Switch SW2-2 in the UP position to indi-
4. In the case of a larger discrete product such cate Indexed Reject.
as boxes of sugar, it is usually best to use the 4. For setup, set Jumper JP1 to ON to indicate
Indexed Reject mode (see “Timed Reject, In- there is not always space between products.
This setting may be changed later.
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5. Trip the Proximity Device so that it constantly 8. If there is always space between products (for
sends the metal detector a signal indicating that example always space between individual
product is being detected. This may be simple; boxes of sugar that the proximity switch will
for example, if a photo eye is being used, the always detect), set the Jumper JP1 to OFF
lens could be covered simulating product (open), otherwise always leave it set to ON
present. If it is difficult to trip the proximity de- (shorted).
vice, this can be simulated by removing the prox-
9. Adjustment is complete. Be certain to enable
imity device wire from the IN terminal of the
the Proximity Device for normal operation (re-
PROX SW terminal block of the power supply
wire it to the power supply circuit board if wires
circuit board (refer to Figure 14). In either case
were removed in step 5). Verify correct reject
the green LED labeled “INDEX IN” on the power
operation with various tramp metal sizes and
supply should be on continuously.
product separations.
6. Adjust the Travel Time as described in the pre-
NOTE: Variable speed applications require a ta-
vious sections, with the metal contaminant lo-
chometer input to accurately adjust Travel Time and
cated in the trailing edge of the product. Adjust
Reject Time. In this case Travel Time and Reject
Travel Time until the reject device begins to
TIme control the number of tachometer pulses re-
operate just before the leading edge of the prod-
quired to shift the detect pulse through memory. In
uct reaches the center of the reject device.
either case the adjustment of the unit and apparent
7. Locate the metal in the leading edge of the function are identical. See Appendix B for discus-
product and adjust the Reject Time to hold the sion of tachometer systems.
reject device on until the center of the product
passes the center of the reject device.
Adjust the Reject Time to the time required to
reject a single package. For example, if a box
of sugar is rejected off a conveyor using a
pusher arm, set the Reject Time to the length
of time required for the arm to fully extend. Do
not adjust the time any longer than necessary
for reliable rejection. This will allow the reject
arm to retract as soon as possible to prevent
the next package from hitting it.
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Configuring MPC Metal Detector
MPC GENERAL OPTION SETUP probably need to be adjusted also. Consult with
The entries of the OPTIONS Menu contain variables Eriez Magnetics for guidance.
which rarely, if ever, need resetting after initial 6. Adjust SENSITIVITY to 99.
installation. Note that adjustment information for
SETUP PRINTER is located in Appendix A. 7. Pass the product through the metal detector
Information for SETUP COMMUNICATION is aperture in a manner similar to normal produc-
located in a separate manual, E-Z Tec MPC tion conditions. This must be done at standard
Communication MM-237. speed and the product must be exactly the same
as that which will normally be scanned (e.g.
MPC PRODUCT SETUP normal size, temperature, etc.) Never pass a
An important feature of the MPC is its ability to store product through the metal detector while grasp-
all adjustment parameters separately for each of 32 ing it with your hand, because the metal detec-
products. The PRODUCT SETUP menu contains all tor will detect the conductivity of the hand. If the
adjustments needed to configure the metal detector product must be tested manually, place the prod-
for the individual products. Refer to the Introduction uct on a piece of non-conductive plastic or wood
to Control Panels and Displays section and follow and pass the product through the aperture. Keep
the outline below for setting up the metal detector. the hands away from the aperture a distance
corresponding to the metal free area.
1. Disable auxiliary equipment (such as reject
device, horn, etc.) where fitted. IMPORTANT WARNING!
If you are working with a reject system that
2. Switch power to the metal detector on. The
incorporates a fast acting valve or gate (these
LCD will settle to the MONITOR menu within
are typical of vertical drop installations), DO
approximately 10 seconds.
NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS THE PRODUCT
3. Select the desired Product Number. THROUGH THE REJECT AREA BY HAND.
Failure to heed this warning may result in se-
4. Enter the desired Product Description. vere personal injury.
5. Each unit is supplied with an “Individual Unit If the product passes through the metal detec-
Specifications” test sheet. Product #1 is set to tor without being detected, only the Sensitivity
the test sheet specifications prior to leaving the must be adjusted. If the product is detected,
factory, but verify that the Gain, Filter, and Phase refer to Step 9 now.
settings for the current product match the values
on the Individual Unit Specification sheet. Use 8. Adjust SENSITIVITY.
the “Product Phase Out” value from the Spec
Obtain a sample of the smallest size tramp
sheet. If Product Phase Out is not listed, adjust
metal which must be detected. Do not use a
Phase to the “Vibration Phase Out” listing.
sample which is smaller than necessary as
The Filter setting is related to product speed. It basing a Sensitivity setting on an overly small
should always be set to the lowest possible sample will increase the possibility of false
value. As a general rule conveyor applications detections. Tramp metal exhibits an orienta-
are rarely set above a setting of 10. Vertical drop tion effect. This means that the metal detector
applications inspecting products in free fall are can detect metal in some orientations more
usually not above 30. Careful calculations are easily than in others. For example, if the tramp
performed at the factory to provide the optimum metal is long and narrow, like a needle or screw,
Filter setting for the application. The factory the metal signal will be significantly different
value should be used almost invariably. If the depending on whether the metal passes
product speed is changed, the Filter setting will through the metal detector lying horizontally
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Configuring MPC Metal Detector (cont.)
or standing vertically. For this reason the se- 9. Manual PHASE Adjustment
lected test sample should be spherical if pos-
Some products are conductive or magnetic in
sible. Otherwise, test the sample in all possible
nature and can produce a signal when pass-
orientations to account for orientation effect.
ing through the metal detector. This signal is
Some metal detectors are supplied from the known as “PRODUCT EFFECT” and can be
factory with test spheres. If this is the case a “PHASED OUT” by adjusting PHASE. This can
suitable sphere should be selected to adjust be done manually by the operator or automati-
Sensitivity. cally by the MPC. Both techniques will require
passing an uncontaminated sample of prod-
Introduce the metal test particle into the cen-
uct through the aperture multiple times. Manual
ter of the product and pass it through the metal
adjustment is explained below. Automatic Ad-
detector in a manner representative of normal
just is addressed in section 10.
production conditions. Adjust the Sensitivity to
the lowest value which will consistently detect a. Obtain a sample of the product which is
the metal. Check to be sure the test particle is characteristic of that which will normally
detectable also when it is placed within the pass through the metal detector.
leading and trailing edges of the product. If the
Without a product or metal signal present
test particle is not a sphere, test to be sure it is
the MONITOR displays two green LED’s.
detectable in all orientations.
As a product passes through the aperture,
If the test particle cannot be detected reliably the LED’s on either side of the center LED’s
with the Sensitivity set to maximum the Gain light. As the product enters the aperture,
can sometimes be increased. Gain can be con- careful observation of the MONITOR re-
sidered a coarse sensitivity adjustment. Nor- veals that one side of the red LED’s lights
mally, the highest practical Gain adjustment is first; this is the INITIAL DEFLECTION of the
made at the factory. Gain higher than that listed MONITOR. As the product continues
on the specification sheet is not recommended through the aperture the initially lit LED’s
due to the possibility of causing metal detec- go out and the LED’s on the other side of
tor false detections. Even so, some applica- the monitor light. As the product exits the
tions will tolerate higher Gains and the opera- aperture the red LED’s go out leaving only
tor may experiment with various values. If the the green LED’s lit.
Gain is increased, the metal detector may be-
b. Adjust the PHASE to 00.0. Wait for the LED
gin triggering on the uncontaminated product.
bar graph to settle to 0 if necessary.
If this occurs, the Phase must be adjusted as
explained in Step 9, below. c. Pass the product through the aperture of the
metal detector in a manner consistent with
Sometimes the metal detector is much more
normal production process techniques (e.g.
sensitive than necessary and the metal detec-
on the conveyor in a chute, etc.). If it is neces-
tor Sensitivity may be adjusted below a set-
sary to pass the product through the aperture
ting of 50 and still detect the required tramp
manually, the hand must not come close to
metal. In this case reduce the Gain setting to
the aperture because it will affect the metal
allow a Sensitivity adjustment of approximately
detector. In this case place the product on a
90 to detect the required tramp metal. This will
piece of wood or plastic and push it through
provide much greater Sensitivity adjustment
the aperture.
resolution and provide better overall metal
detector performance.
Go to step 11.
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Throughout the following adjustment procedure, The phase adjustment is now complete.
always be sure to pass the product through the Please refer back to Step 8 to adjust the
aperture in the same direction. Also, the sample sensitivity.
used to phase out the product effect must have
10. AUTO PHASE Adjust
the same properties (e.g. temperature, size, ori-
entation, moisture content, component compo- The Auto Phase adjustment is similar to the
sition, etc.) as that which will be scanned during manual Phase adjustment except the Gain
production and Phase adjustments are under the con-
trol of the MPC.
d. As the product enters the aperture, note the
INITIAL DEFLECTION direction of the a. In the PRODUCT SETUP menu position the
MONITOR and record it along with the blinking cursor on AUTO PHASE and push
PHASE setting. the GO TO button.
e. Change the PHASE to a setting of 10.0 greater b. The MPC will go to the AUTO-PHASE
than the previous value and pass the product menu. <PLEASE WAIT> will appear on the
through the aperture again. Note the initial screen momentarily. Wait for this sign to
deflection direction of the MONITOR and go off then press ENTER.
record it.
c. <PLEASE WAIT> will again appear on the
f. Repeat Step 9e until the MONITOR response screen. Wait for it to disappear, then pass an
to the product changes to the direction oppo- uncontaminated sample of product through
site that initially recorded. When this happens the aperture. Pass it through only once, then
the product phase out point lies somewhere press ENTER. Be sure to pass the product
between the last two settings. For example, if through the aperture in a manner consistent
the MONITOR initial response was to the left with normal production process techniques
with a PHASE of 40.0 and to the right with a (e.g. on the conveyor in a chute, etc.). If it is
PHASE of 50.0, the phase out point lies some- necessary to pass the product through the
where between 40.0 and 50.0. aperture manually, the hand must not come
close to the aperture because it will affect the
g. Adjust the PHASE to the midpoint of the last
metal detector. In this case place the product
two settings (45.0 in the example).
on a piece of wood or plastic and push it
h. Pass the product through the aperture and through the aperture. Note that it is imperative
note the MONITOR initial deflection direction to pass the product through the aperture in
and record it. the same direction for each trial throughout
the Auto Phase procedure. The product must
i. Repeat Step 9g and h while varying the “1’s”
pass completely through the aperture and it
digit of the PHASE setting. Continue until the
must not be returned through the aperture to
minimum MONITOR deflection is obtained.
prepare for the next pass. It may be necessary
j. Repeat Step 9g and h while varying the to wait briefly after each Phase adjustment to
“.1’s” digit of the PHASE. Continue until the allow the LED bar graph to settle to “0” before
minimum MONITOR deflection is obtained. passing the product through the metal
detector.
If the product phase adjustment is far from the
vibration phase out setting, the metal detector d. <PLEASE WAIT> will again appear on the
may be very sensitive to vibration. In this case screen. Wait for it to disappear, then follow
Sensitivity and/or Gain may need to be the directions on the screen.
decreased.
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e. Repeat step (d) until the MPC responds with needed to reject the metal reliably. This will keep
“AUTO PHASE COMPLETE...........”. the amount of rejected product to a minimum.
f. Press EXIT to return to the PRODUCT If Auto Reset? is set to YES, the reject will reset
SETUP menu. automatically when the Reject Time times out. If
it is set to NO the reject will remain on indefinitely
g. In many cases the Phase adjustment is
until manually reset.
complete at this point, and the product will
reliably pass through the metal detector. If TIMED REJECT
the product causes false trips when it Timed Reject is used more often than Direct
passes through the metal detector, go on Reject. It has timers which allow rejects to occur
to step (h). Otherwise the Phase adjust- after a delay. For example, suppose product is
ment is complete. Go to step (i). being conveyed on a conveyor belt and any metal
detected in the product stream is to be rejected
h. When AUTO PHASE is exited, the tenths
with an air blast. The metal detector is located
digit of PHASE will be set to .0 and the blink-
close to the infeed end of the conveyor. The air
ing cursor will be positioned on this digit. To
blast reject is positioned near the output end of
set this digit, alternately pass the product
the conveyor. When metal is detected by the
through the aperture and increase the
metal detector, a timer is used to hold the reject
tenths digit of the PHASE until the minimum
signal off until the metal reaches the reject device.
product signal is obtained.
This time interval is called Travel Time. When the
i. The Phase adjustment is now complete. metal reaches the reject device, a second timer
Please refer back to Step 8 to adjust the is initiated to hold the reject device on until the
Sensitivity. metal is rejected. This time interval is called the
Timed Reject Time.
11. Switch the auxiliary equipment back on (re-
ject device, horn, etc.). The reject device tim- Sometimes the product is in containers, such as
ing parameters can now be adjusted as ex- boxes. It is often important to reject the box at its
plained in the next section. center in order to push it cleanly off the conveyor.
If the reject occurs too early or late the box may
MPC REJECT ADJUSTMENT just spin on the belt and cause a product jam. A
Each E-Z TEC Version IV/V MPC has two separate proximity device capable of accurately indexing
reject timers which run in parallel: Direct Reject and the container is used to tell the metal detector
Timed Reject. when the item is in line with the reject device. A
photo-eye is often used.
DIRECT REJECT
Direct Reject is usually used in applications which TIMED REJECT, INDEX DEVICE NOT USED
are very fast and cannot tolerate a delay in the reject Adjust the Travel Time and Reject Time as
output. An example is a vertical fall application follows:
where automatic reject is needed quickly.
Direct Reject begins the instant metal is detected be scanned by the metal detector in normal
and continues for the length of time metal is operation. If multiple size products will be run
detected plus the duration of the Direct Reject at different times on the line where the metal
Time (0.05 to 60 seconds). detector is installed, then the adjustment pa-
rameters for each product should be stored in
Adjust the Reject Time as needed to operate the
the MPC separately under different product
reject device. Do not set the duration longer than
numbers.
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2. Use the smallest size tramp metal which will 2. Use the smallest size tramp metal which will
produce reliable detections. Large pieces of produce reliable detections. Large pieces of
tramp metal may cause the detection signal to tramp metal may cause the detection signal to
be extended which will give the illusion of re- be extended which will give the illusion of re-
quiring longer timer settings. quiring longer timer settings.
3. If the product is loose material such as a con- 3. In the TIMED REJECT menu set INDEX DE-
tinuous flow of sugar, adjust the Travel Time VICE USED? to YES.
so the reject device operates just before the
4. In the TIMED REJECT menu set SPACE BET
metal reaches it. Adjust the Reject Time so the
PROD? to NO.
reject device continues to operate long enough
to reliably reject the metal. 5. Trip the Proximity Device so it constantly sends
the MPC a signal indicating product is being
4. In the case of the discrete product such as
detected. This may be simple; for example, if
boxes of sugar, it is usually best to use Indexed
a photo eye is being used the lens could be
Reject (see “Timed Reject, Index Device Used”
covered simulating product present. If it is dif-
below). If an index device is not to be used,
ficult to trip the proximity device, this can be
adjust the Travel Time with the metal contami-
simulated by removing the proximity device
nant located in the rear or trailing edge of the
wire from the IN terminal of the PROX SW ter-
product. Increase Travel Time until the reject
minal block of the power supply circuit board.
device begins to operate when the leading
Refer to Figure 14. In either case the green
edge of the package just passes the center of
LED labeled “INDEX IN” on the power supply
the reject device.
should be on continuously.
Locate the metal in the leading edge of the
6. Adjust the TRAVEL TIME with the metal con-
product and test reject operation again. Adjust
taminant located in the trailing edge of the prod-
Reject Time to dependably reject the package.
uct. Adjust Travel Time until the reject device
NOTE: Travel Time and Reject Time are normally begins to operate just before the leading edge
entered into the MPC as seconds. Variable speed of the product reaches the center of the reject
applications require a tachometer input to device.
accurately adjust Travel Time. In this case Travel
Locate the metal in the leading edge of the
Time is a number representing the number of
product and adjust the WINDOW to hold re-
tachometer pulses required to shift the detect
ject on until the center of the product passes
pulse through memory and output the reject
the center of the reject device.
signal. In either case the adjustment of the unit
and apparent function are identical. 7 Adjust the REJECT TIME variable to the time
required to reject a single package. For ex-
TIMED REJECT, INDEX DEVICE USED
ample, if a box of sugar is rejected off a con-
Adjust the Travel Time and Reject Time as follows:
veyor using a pusher arm, set the REJECT
1. Use the same size and shape product as will TIME to the length of time required for the arm
be scanned by the metal detector in normal to fully extend. Do not adjust the time any
operation. If multiple size products will be run longer than necessary for reliable rejection.
at different times on the line where the metal This will allow the reject arm to retract as soon
detector is installed, then the adjustment pa- as possible to prevent the next package from
rameters for each product should be stored in hitting it.
the MPC separately under different product
numbers.
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8. If there is always space between products OBTAINING MPC REJECT REPORTS
(for example always space between indi- Reject Reports are available from three sources:
vidual boxes of sugar which the proximity
switch will always detect), set the SPACE LCD
BET PROD? variable to YES. Otherwise al- The reject reports may be reviewed on the MPC
ways leave it set to NO. display as described in Reject Reports section of
this manual.
9. Adjustment is complete. Be certain to enable
the Proximity Device for normal operation (re- PRINTER
wire it to the power supply circuit board if wires Reject Reports may be output directly to a remote
were removed in step 5). Verify correct reject printer. Refer to Appendix A, “PRINTER”.
operation with various tramp metal sizes and HOST COMPUTER
product separations. A host computer can request reports from the MPC.
NOTE: Travel Time, Reject Time, and Window are Details are contained in the E-Z Tec MPC
normally entered into the MPC as seconds. Vari- Communications Manual MM-237.
able speed applications require a tachometer input
to accurately adjust Travel Time and Window. In
this case Travel Time and Window are numbers rep-
resenting the number of tachometer pulses required
to shift the detect pulse through memory. In either
case the adjustment of the unit and apparent func-
tion are identical.
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Maintenance
No periodic maintenance or adjustment is E-Z Tec V metal detectors are designed to
required. However, a quick test at the beginning withstand direct high pressure washdown.
of every shift is recommended. Nevertheless, it is good maintenance practice to
avoid extensive pressure washing in areas that
CAUTION:
do not require it. Taking this precaution will
The metal detector may be damaged during high
prolong the life of your metal detector equipment.
pressure wash down. Such damage is not
covered by warranty. E-Z Tec IV metal detectors The metal detector should be inspected regularly
are water tight and will not be damaged by for physical damage, especially in the region of
incidental water contact. However, direct pressure the aperture liner. The unit should be kept clean
wash spray must not be directed at the control and dry if possible. Generally this is all that is
panel, especially in the area of the display. Some necessary to keep the unit working at peak
cleaning agents may cause damage or performance. In the event of any abnormality,
discoloration of the control panel and / or the please contact the factory.
aperture liner.
Spare Parts
The following are lists of recommended spare parts When ordering replacement parts include the part
for the E-Z Tec IV and E-Z Tec V Metal Detector. description, part number, and serial number of the
metal detector.
Analog Unit Spare Parts

PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
NUMBER REQUIRED
814861 1 Board PC AMOS-1 Amplifier and Oscillator (E-Z Tec IV only)
816237 1 Board PC AMOS-2 Amplifier and Oscillator (E-Z Tec V only)
814900 1 Board PC PSOPT-1 Power Supply and Output
429210 2 Fuse GMC-1A 1A 250V Time Delay
815679 5 Fuse GMA-1A 1A 250V Fast Acting
815331 1 Power Supply Assembly w/Enclosure & PCB
815160 1 Cable Assembly, Control to AMOS PCB. Integral control units only.
815410 5 Cable Assembly, Control to AMOS PCB. Remote control units only.
(Other lengths available—contact Eriez.)
815159 1 Cable Assembly, Power Supply to Control (CNTRL PCB).
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Spare Parts (cont.)
MPC Unit Spare Parts
PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
NUMBER REQUIRED
816237 1 Board PC AMOS-2 Amplifier and Oscillator (E-Z Tec V only)
814275 1 MPC Battery (Thick) CR 2477, BR 2325

815537 1 MPC Version IV Control Ass’y w/PCB & Door
815465 1 MPC Version IV and V PCB - Assembled
815533 1 MPC Version IV and V Power Supply w/Enclosure & PCB Ass’y
815542 1 *Cable Ass’y, Power Supply to MPC
815410 1 *Cable Ass’y, MPC to Sensing Head Electronics, Round Cable for
Remote Control units only. (Other lengths available—contact Eriez.)
815160 1 Cable Ass’y, MPC to Sensing Head Electronics, Flat
(cable for Integral Control units only)
429210 1 Fuse, GMC-1A 5X20mm
815679 1 Fuse, GMA-1A 5X20mm
816540 1 MPC Version V Control Assembly w/PCB & Door
815529 1 Board PC MPCPS, Power Supply PCB Assembled
814861 1 Board PC AMOS-1, Amplifier & Oscillator (E-Z Tec IV only)
816237 1 Board PC AMOS-2, Amplifier & Oscillator (E-Z Tec V only)
* Please specify cable length.
Power supply to MPC cable maximum length is 30 ft. (9.1 m)
MPC to sensing head maximum cable length is 100 ft. (30.5 m) Figures
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Figures
Figure 1. E-Z Tec IV Analog Metal Detector.

(E-Z Tec V Analog Unit Is Similar)
Figure 2. E-Z Tec IV MPC Metal Detector.

(E-Z Tec V MPC Unit Is Similar).
56
Figures (cont.)
Figure 3. E-Z Tec Analog Metal Detector Installation
Figure 4. E-Z Tec MPC Metal Detector Installation
57
Figures (cont.)
Figure 5. Detect Modes
58
Figures (cont.)
Figure 6. E-Z Tec Major Components
Figure 7. E-Z Tec Power Supply (Analog Version Shown)
59
Figures (cont.)
Figure 8. Metal Free Area
Figure 9. Typical Conveyor Showing Intermittent Current Loops
60
Figures (cont.)
Figure 10. Methods of Insulating Conveyor Shafts
Figure 11. Typical Conveyor - Intermittent Current Loops Removed
61
Figures (cont.)
Figure 12. Metal Detector Mounting Feet
Figure 13. Conveyor Belt Splices
62
Figures (cont.)
Figure 14. Electrical Connections
63
Figures (cont.)
Figure 15. Analog Version Control Panel
64
Figures (cont.)
Figure 16. Analog Version Output Control Panel
Figure 17. Switch Locations on Analog Output Control Panel
65
Figures (cont.)
CONTRAST CONTROL KEYS
MONITOR (LED) BAR

LIGHTS DEFLECT TO
LEFT AND RIGHT DURING
DETECT/REJECT
DATE
HH:MM:SS MAIN MENU MM/DD/YY
GO TO EXIT
KEY FUNCTIONS
TOUCH PAD
PRODUCT SETUP
REJECT REPORTS
OPTIONS
PRING CHANGE TO MATCH
FAULT DIAGNOSTICS THE MENU CURRENTLY
SELECT
DOWN HELP
SELECT
UP
DISPLAYED
TIME MENUS OR DATA DISPLAY SCREEN “NAVIGATION” PROMPTS
Figure 18. MPC Control Panel
66
Figures (cont.)
Figure 19. Flowchart of MPC Menu Structure
67
Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS ERIEZ MAGNETICS MM/DD/YY
HEADQUARTERS EXIT
2200 ASBURY ROAD
ERIE, PA 16506-1440 USA
SOFTWARE VERSION XXXXXX
<PLEASE WAIT>
Figure 20
MPC Power Up Display
HH:MM:SS MONITOR MM/DD/YY

RESET
REJECTS
# 01 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SENSITIVITY -- PHASE --.--

MAIN CHANGE
MENU ID PRODUCT
Figure 21
MPC Monitor Display
HH:MM:SS CHANGE PRODUCT MM/DD/YY

EXIT
#-- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INCR DECR
Figure 22
MPC Change Product Menu
68
Figures (cont.)
HEADQUARTERS EXIT
2200 ASBURY ROAD
ERIE, PA 16506-1440 USA
PHONE (814) 835-6000
FAX (814) 838-4960
SOFTWARE VERSION XXXXXX
Figure 23
MPC Identification Display
HH:MM:SS PRODUCT SETUP MM/DD/YY

GO TO # 01 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION EXIT
SENSITIVITY -- CONFIGURE REJECTS

DETECT MODE 0- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PHASE --.- FILTER ---.-
GAIN -- AUTO PHASE
SELECT SELECT
DOWN INCR HELP DECR UP
Figure 24
MPC Product Setup Menu
HH:MM:SS MAIN MENU MM/DD/YY

GO TO EXIT
PRODUCT SETUP OPTIONS

REJECT REPORTS PRINT
FAULT DIAGNOSTICS
SELECT SELECT
DOWN HELP UP
Figure 25
MPC Main Menu
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Figures (cont.)
GO TO # 01 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION EXIT
TIMED REJECT
DIRECT REJECT ....
DETECT ON POWER UP? ---
SELECT SELECT
Figure 26
MPC Reject Setup Menu
HH:MM:SS TIMED REJECT MM/DD/YY

# 01 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION EXIT
TRAVEL TIME --.-- TACH INPUT? ---

REJECT TIME --.-- AUTO RESET? ---
REJECT CONFIRMATION? ---

SELECT INDEX DEVICE USED? NO SELECT
Figure 27
MPC Input Screen - Timed Reject Index Device Not Used
HH:MM:SS TIMED REJECT MM/DD/YY

TRAVEL TIME --.-- TACH INPUT? ---

REJECT TIME --.--
WINDOW --.-- SPACE BET PROD? ---
REJECT CONFIRMATION? ---
SELECT INDEX DEVICE USED? YES SELECT
Figure 28
MPC Input Screen Timed Reject Index Device Used
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS DIRECT REJECT MM/DD/YY
REJECT TIME --.-- AUTO RESET? ---
SELECT SELECT
Figure 29
MPC Direct Reject Menu
HH:MM:SS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MM/DD/YY

BOTTOM EXIT
THIS IS A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ_#.,
ENTER CANCEL
LEFT HELP RIGHT
Figure 30
MPC Product Description Screen
HH:MM:SS AUTO PHASE MM/DD/YY

EXIT
PASS SAMPLE THRU, THEN PRESS ENTER

PHASE 00.0 GAIN 00
ENTER
Figure 31
MPC Auto Phase Screen
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS REJECT REPORTS MM/DD/YY
REPORT # --- OF --- EXIT
RPT# PROD TIME DATE PEAK (mV)
----: -- --:-- --/-- ----
----: -- --:-- --/-- ----
----: -- --:-- --/-- ----
SELECT SELECT
Figure 32
MPC Reject Report Screen
HH:MM:SS ERASE ALL REPORTS MM/DD/YY
PRESS YES TO ERASE ALL REPORTS.

ALL REPORTS ARE PERMANENTLY ERASED,
THEY CANNOT BE RECOVERED!
PRESS NO TO EXIT WITHOUT ERASING.
NO YES
Figure 33
MPC Erase All Reports Screen
HH:MM:SS OPTIONS MM/DD/YY

GO TO EXIT
BUZZER --- PASSWORDS

SETUP COMMUNICATION FACTORY
SETUP PRINTER
SET CLOCK
SELECT SELECT
Figure 35
MPC Options Menu
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS FAULT MM/DD/YY
EXIT
NO FAULT CONDITION CURRENTLY EXISTS.
Figure 34A
MPC Fault Messages
HH:MM:SS FAULT MM/DD/YY

EXIT
BALANCE FAULT
REJECT FAULT
SELF-CHECK FAULT
CALIBRATION FAULT
REFER TO IOM FOR DETAILS
Figure 34B
MPC Fault Messages
HH:MM:SS SETUP PRINTER MM/DD/YY

EXIT
DATA BITS - BAUD RATE -----
PARITY ----
TRANSMIT MODE --------------------
END LINE WITH: --------------------
SELECT SELECT
Figure 36
MPC Setup Printer Screen
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS SETUP COMMUNICATION MM/DD/YY
EXIT
DATA BITS - BAUD RATE -----
PARITY ---- SERIAL ADDRESS --
SELECT SELECT
Figure 37
MPC Setup Communication Screen
HH:MM:SS SET TIME & DATE MM/DD/YY

CANCEL START
CLOCK
MINUTES -- DAY --
HOURS -- MONTH --
YEAR --
SELECT SELECT
Figure 38
MPC Setup Time and Date Screen
HH:MM:SS UPDATE PASSWORDS MM/DD/YY

GO TO EXIT
OPERATOR
SUPERVISOR
ENGINEER
SELECT SELECT
DOWN HELP UP
Figure 39
MPC Update Passwords Screen
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS PASSWORD MM/DD/YY
EXIT
CURRENT PASSWORD XXXX
<---->
0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ_#.,
ENTER
LEFT HELP RIGHT
Figure 40
MPC New Password Screen
HH:MM:SS PRINT OPTIONS MM/DD/YY

GO TO EXIT
PRINT ALL REPORTS

CANCEL PRINT REPORTS
REPORT PRINT: -----
SELECT SELECT
Figure 41
MPC Options Screen
HH:MM:SS DIAGNOSTICS MM/DD/YY

EXIT
SELF CHECK
CALIBRATION CHECK
TRANSMITTER ON? ---
RECEIVER ON? ---
SELECT SELECT
Figure 42
MPC Diagnostics Screen
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Figures (cont.)
HH:MM:SS SELF CHECK MM/DD/YY
GO TO EXIT
TEST DISABLED TEST NOW
SKIP DETECT/REJECT ---
START TIME (H:M) --.--
DELTA TIME (H:M) --.--
SELECT SELECT
Figure 43
MPC Self Check (Engineer Setup) Screen
HH:MM:SS CALIBRATION CHECK MM/DD/YY

EXIT
TEST DISABLED
PASSED? ---
FAULT TIME (H:M) --:--
SHIFT TIME (H:M) --.--
SELECT SELECT
Figure 44
MPC Calibration Check (Engineer Setup) Screen
HH:MM:SS TEST CALIBRATION MM/DD/YY

EXIT
PASSED? ---
VERIFY MD IS WORKING PROPERLY,
THEN CONFIRM YES.
INCR DECR
Figure 45
MPC Calibration Check (Supervisor Operation) Screen
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Appendix A
Printer Operation - MPC Only
INTRODUCTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This appendix provides instructions for printing CONNECTOR PINOUT
reject reports generated by an Eriez Magnetics Connections from the printer cable are made to the
E-Z Tec IV or V MPC Metal Detector. The Power Supply PCB, refer to Figure 14. The termi-
connector pinout, the printer setup from the MPC, nal block is labeled “PRINTER PORT” as shown.
and the printing options are described in detail. A
TXD = Transmit Data (to printer)
list of operating instructions follows the
description. CTS = Clear to Send (from printer)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ▼ = Ground
There are two modes for printing reject reports Refer to your printer manual for a description of
generated from the MPC: manual and auto. In the pins on the printer connector.
manual mode the report is printed when
requested; in auto mode the report is MPC PRINTER SETUP
automatically printed when a reject occurs. Figure Before any reports can be printed, the printer se-
A.1 below is a sample of a printed reject report. rial port of the MPC must be set up for your par-
ticular printer. The “SETUP PRINTER” command
An additional feature of the MPC is the command in the OPTIONS menu will allow you to do the
“PRINT ALL REPORTS.” When this command is setup. Described below are the parameters that
issued the last 100 logged reports are printed in must be set. Refer to your printer manual for the
sequence. If a problem should occur that settings that your printer will require.
interferes with printer response (for example, if
the printer is not turned on) the command DATA BITS
“CANCEL PRINT REPORTS” will clear the PRINT You may choose between 7 or 8 data bits. Refer
ALL REPORTS request. to your printer manual for the required setting.
The default setting is 8 bits.
REJECT REPORT
PARITY
# 00001
There are three choices for parity: NONE, EVEN,
and ODD. Refer to your printer manual for the
required setting. The default setting is NONE.
TIME: 18:55:04
DATE: 01/24/91 TRANSMIT MODE
The choices for transmit mode are NO HAND-
PRODUCT 00001 SHAKING and CTS. Choosing the NO HAND-
Product Description SHAKING mode means that the data will be trans-
mitted when ready. In the CTS (Clear-to-Send)
SENSITIVITY 00095 mode the data will be transmitted when the CTS
TRAVEL TIME 030.00 signal from the printer goes high. Refer to your
printer manual for the required setting. The de-
REJECT TIME 000.20 fault setting is NO HANDSHAKING.
GAIN 00010
PEAK(mV) 02214
Figure A.1
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Appendix A (cont.)
END LINE WITH REPORTS,” and a problem occurs which interferes
You may choose between CR ONLY and CR AND with printer response (for example, the printer is out
LF. Choosing CR ONLY (Carriage Return) means of paper), then selecting the command “CANCEL
that line feeds must be inserted by the printer. PRINT REPORTS” will clear the transmission to the
Selecting CR AND LF (Carriage Return and Line printer. Otherwise, if the “CANCEL PRINT REPORTS”
Feed) means that line feeds are to be transmitted command is not selected, the transmission will
by the MPC with the data. Refer to your printer automatically continue the next time the printer is on
manual for the required setting. The default setting line. The “CANCEL PRINT” command does not
is CR ONLY. erase the reports in the MPC memory.
BAUD RATE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Baud Rate refers to the data transmission The following is a list of instructions for accessing
speed. The Baud Rate can be any of the following each of the four print features described above.
seven values: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, Configuring the printer cable and setting up the
or 19200. Refer to your printer manual for the MPC for your particular printer are two steps that
required setting. The default Baud Rate is 1200. are required for all four features.
PRINTING OPTIONS NOTE: The settings in the SETUP PRINTER menu
The four printing options available on the MPC are and the PRINT OPTIONS menu can only be
described below. The Operating Instructions changed if the Engineer Level password has been
Section of this appendix provides a complete listing entered. If this password has not been entered,
of how to use each option. using the “INCR” or “DECR” key will cause the
PASSWORD screen to appear. The correct Engi-
PRINTING A SINGLE REPORT
neer Level password can then be entered.
There are two modes in which a single report can
be printed, MANUAL and AUTO. The “PRINT” CONFIGURING PRINTER CABLE
command in the MAIN MENU will allow you to select The following steps are required to configure the
the mode. The default mode is MANUAL. cable from your printer:
If MANUAL mode is selected, the report indicated 1. Refer to the manual for your particular printer
by “REPORT #” will be printed when the “PRINT” to determine the Ground line, the Receive Data
command in the REJECT REPORTS menu is line, and the Clear-to-Send line.
pressed. Pressing “PRINT” does not erase the
2. Connect the Ground line from the printer to
report. If “AUTO” Mode is selected, the report is
the ground terminal of the MPC printer port.
printed automatically after a reject occurs.
3. Connect the Receive Data line from the printer
PRINTING MULTIPLE REPORTS
to the TXD terminal of the MPC printer port.
When the “PRINT ALL REPORTS” command is
selected in the PRINT OPTIONS menu, the last 4. Connect the Clear-to-Send line from the printer
100 reports that were logged are printed in to the CTS terminal of the MPC printer port.
numbered sequence.
In the PRINT OPTIONS menu, the “CANCEL PRINT
REPORTS” command clears the “PRINT ALL
REPORTS” command. If you select “PRINT ALL
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Appendix A (cont.)
SETTING UP MPC PRINTER SERIAL PORT 2. Print the report using the following procedure:
The following steps are required to set up the printer
a. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP” or
serial port on the MPC for your particular printer:
“SELECT DOWN” key to move the cursor to
1. In the MONITOR menu, press the “MAIN “REJECT REPORTS.” Press the “GO TO” key.
MENU” key. The MAIN MENU screen will The REJECT REPORTS screen will appear.
appear.
b. To print the report, press the “PRINT” key.
2. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP” or Pressing the print key prints the report listed
“SELECT DOWN” key to move the cursor to in “REPORT # — of —.” For example, if there
“OPTIONS.” Press the “GO TO” key. The OP- are four reports logged and the second line of
TIONS screen will appear. the screen displays “REPORT # 0002 OF
0004,” then Report 2 will be printed.
3. In the OPTIONS menu, use the “SELECT UP”
or “SELECT DOWN” key to move the cursor to c. If desired, use the “SELECT UP” or
“SETUP PRINTER.” Press the “GO TO” key. The “SELECT DOWN” key to change the report
“SETUP PRINTER” screen will appear. number listed in “REPORT # — OF —.”
4. In the SETUP PRINTER menu, use the “SE- d. Note that pressing the “PRINT” key does
LECT UP” or “SELECT DOWN” key to move the not erase the report stored in the MPC
cursor to any of the five parameters: DATA BITS, memory.
PARITY, TRANSMIT MODE, END LINE WITH:, PRINTING REPORTS AUTOMATICALLY
or BAUD RATE. When the cursor is on the de- 1. Select “AUTO” Mode in the PRINT menu as
sired parameter, use the “INCR” or “DECR” key follows:
to change the setting as outlined in the previous
detailed description. a. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP”
or “SELECT DOWN” key to move the cursor
5. After selecting all five parameters, press the to “PRINT.” Press the “GO TO” key. The
“EXIT” key twice to return to the MAIN MENU. PRINT OPTIONS screen will appear.
PRINTING A SINGLE REPORT USING MANUAL b. In the PRINT OPTIONS menu, use the
MODE “SELECT UP” or “SELECT DOWN” key to
1. Select “MANUAL” Mode in the PRINT OPTIONS move the cursor to “REPORT PRINT.” Use
menu by taking the following steps: the “INCR” or “DECR” key to switch the
a. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP” or setting to “AUTO.”
“SELECT DOWN” key to move the cursor to 2. Once “AUTO” is selected, a report will be
“PRINT.” Press the “GO TO” key. The PRINT printed automatically each time a reject occurs.
OPTIONS screen will appear.
b. In the PRINT OPTIONS menu, use the “SE-
LECT UP” or “SELECT DOWN” key to move
the cursor to “REPORT PRINT.” Use the
“INCR” or “DECR” key to switch the setting to
“MANUAL.”
c. Pressing the “EXIT” key will return you to the
MAIN MENU.
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Appendix A (cont.)
PRINTING ALL STORED REPORTS CANCELING PRINT ALL REPORTS
1. In the MONITOR menu, press the “MAIN If a problem has occurred with the printer,
MENU” key. The MAIN MENU screen will (such as the printer is out of paper or not turned
appear. on), you may use “CANCEL PRINT REPORTS”
to clear the “PRINT ALL REPORTS” command.
2. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP” or
If “CANCEL PRINT REPORTS” is not used
when a problem occurs, all reports will be
“PRINT.” Press the “GO TO” key. The PRINT
automatically printed after the printer problem
has been corrected. To cancel the printing of
3. In the PRINT OPTIONS menu, use the all reports:
“SELECT UP” or “SELECT DOWN” key to
1. In the MONITOR menu, press the “MAIN MENU”
move the cursor to “PRINT ALL REPORTS.”
key. The MAIN MENU screen will appear.
Press the “GO TO” key.
2. In the MAIN MENU, use the “SELECT UP” or
4. After “PRINT ALL REPORTS” is selected, the
last 100 logged reports will be printed
“PRINT.” Press the “GO TO” key. The PRINT
sequentially.
If the printer is not set up correctly, or a problem
3. In the PRINT OPTIONS menu, use the “SE-
occurs with the printer, use the “CANCEL PRINT
LECT UP” or “SELECT DOWN” key to move
REPORTS” command to clear the “PRINT ALL
the cursor to “CANCEL PRINT REPORTS.”
REPORTS” command.
Press the “GO TO” key.
4. After this key is pressed, the “PRINT ALL RE-
PORTS” command will be canceled, and all
reports will not be printed when the printer prob-
lem is corrected.
Using “CANCEL PRINT REPORTS” does not
erase any reports stored in the MPC memory.
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Appendix B
Variable Speed Tachometer
Applications involving a variable speed product and An important factor to consider in the design of a
requiring automatic contaminant rejection must use tachometer system is the resolution of the separate
a tachometer. The tachometer monitors product digital pulses. The MPC can store up to 1200 pulses.
speed and provides this information to the MPC. Thus if the Travel Distance (from the center of the
metal detector to the center of the reject device) is
The user has much flexibility in the choice of the
36" the resolution of each bit in the shift register is
tachometer. It can be any device which monitors
.030". Usually the total number of bits in the shift
product speed and provides a digital signal to the
register far exceeds the requirements of the
MPC with the following characteristics:
application. The normal procedure is to design a
Voltage Output convenient tachometer system and adjust the MPC
for the number of pulses needed for proper reject
Logical 0 — 0.0 - 0.7 VDC
distance.
Logical 1 — 4.0 - 35 VDC
TACHOMETER SYSTEM DESIGN
Or NPN Open Collector Design a tachometer system with the following
Current Output characteristics:
Source N/A Resolution: 1.5 inches or better.
Sink 1mA min. Maximum Belt Speed: 200 ft./min.
Maximum Frequency Travel Distance (from MPC to Reject Device):
50 Hz 6 ft. = 72"
Minimum Positive Pulse Width Tachometer Drive Pulley Diameter: 3"

5 msec. 1. The tachometer will be attached to the shaft of
the 3" diameter pulley so the tachometer shaft
Minimum Negative Pulse Width
will rotate at the same velocity as the pulley. Cal-
5 msec. culate the minimum number of tachometer pulses
per revolution to provide the specified 1.5 inch
The tachometer can be a photo-electric device, Hall
linear resolution.
effect device, proximity sensor, programmable
controller, etc. a. Calculate linear belt travel distance per revo-
lution of the tachometer drive pulley. This is
The tachometer is often a stand-alone device which
simply the circumference of the pulley.
attaches directly to a conveyor shaft or has a wheel
which rides directly on the conveyor belt or pulley. D = 3.14 X 3 inches = 9.42 inches per
The device which attaches directly to the end of a revolution
pulley shaft is recommended because those which
depend on friction to drive a wheel may slip and b. There must be 1 tachometer pulse every 1.5
therefore provide inaccurate information. It is inches. Calculate the minimum number of
normally best not to use the driven pulley since it pulses per revolution.
may slip and thus cause inaccurate measurements. (1 pulse / 1.5 inches) X (9.42 inches / rev) =
6.28 pulses / rev
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Appendix B (cont.)
Variable Speed Tachometer
2. Purchase or build a suitable tachometer. The b. Calculate the pulse width. Since the ta-
tachometer must conform to the previously stated chometer produces a square wave output
electrical characteristics. A popular version avail- the pulse width is one-half the period:
able from Eriez Magnetics (Part No. 417133)
(1 / (42.5 pulses / sec)) x .5 = 0.012 sec
provides 10 pulses per revolution with a square
wave output; i.e., 50% duty cycle. This is within specifications.
3. Check to be sure the MPC shift register is large NOTE: At high velocities and/or small resolution
enough (1200 pulses is the maximum number distances, the frequency of the tachometer out-
that can be stored.) put is high. For this reason the tachometer should
have a square wave output. If the tachometer is
a. Using the 10 pulse per revolution tachom-
custom built, the encoder wheel should provide
eter, calculate the linear distance the belt
for a square wave output.
travels per pulse (actual system resolution):
This completes the system design.
(9.42 inches / rev) X (1 rev / 10 pulses)=
.942 inches / pulse TACHOMETER WIRING
b. Calculate the number of pulses generated CONNECTIONS
in the 72" Travel Distance: The tachometer is wired to the terminal block
labeled TACH on the MPC Power Supply PCB,
72 inches X (1 pulse / .942 inches) = 76.4
refer to Figure 14.
pulses
The Tachometer may be supplied with power from
c. The shift register is easily adequate for this
the MPC through the +5 VDC supply labeled “+5”
application. Note that the system could
as shown. The maximum available current is
handle Travel Distances up to:
100mA.
1200 pulses X (.942 inches / pulse) = 1273
The digital tachometer input is labeled “IN”.
inches = 106 ft. with a resolution of 0.942
Connect the tachometer ground to the terminal
inches!
marked ▼.
4. Check the maximum tachometer frequency
The Tach input and the G power supply terminals
and the pulse width. (Maximum frequency is
connect directly to the metal detector ground.
50 Hz and minimum pulse width is 0.005 sec.)
Since the metal detector cannot be connected to
a. Calculate maximum tachometer frequency. earth ground through any connection except the
Maximum conveyor speed is: line supply ground, these terminals must not be
connected to ground through any other source.
(200 ft / min.) X (1 min./ 60 sec) X (12 in./ ft)
= 40 in. / sec.
Maximum tachometer pulse frequency is:
(40 in / sec) X (1 pulse /.942 sec) = 42.5
pulses / sec
This is within specifications.
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Appendix C
Vertical Reject Units
INTRODUCTION 2. Do not allow other pieces of equipment to touch
Vertical reject E-Z Tec IV’s and V's are mechanically the detector or stand. If it is necessary to at-
and electrically essentially identical to standard tach an auxiliary support or brace to the stand,
units with the following exceptions: that support or brace must be electrically insu-
lated from the stand.
• The vertical reject units always have remote
controls rather than integral controls. This per- 3. The pipes or chutes that connect to the verti-
mits a lower profile sensing head, and also al- cal drop metal detector system must be sup-
lows installation in locations where a control ported independently of the metal detector
integral with the sensing head would be inac- system and must be isolated with flexible cou-
cessible. plings that are appropriate for the product ap-
plication.
• The vast majority of vertical reject units are
shipped complete with supporting stand and 4. User-supplied supporting structure must be of
reject valve, and are intended to be bolted into continuously welded construction. Interrupted
the user’s existing chute work. See Figure C-1. welds or bolted joints can lead eventually to
intermittent ground loops that will interfere with
Because vertical reject units are intended to inspect metal detector operation and that will be very
falling materials in a chute there is no moving difficult to identify.
conveyor involved, and, consequently, many of the
installation guidelines relating to conveyor 5. Unless otherwise specified in your system
construction (in the main part of this manual) are documentation, the Eriez-supplied reject valve
irrelevant. On the other hand, the build up of static requires 90 to 250 psig (6 to 17 bar) air pres-
charges and vibration are of particular concern in sure at the NPT inlet valve. Supply pressures
vertical reject installations. Similarly, where precise lower than this range will cause slow opera-
reject timing is frequently important with a standard tion of the reject valve, and may cause the loss
conveyor installation, rapid reject is most important of contaminant into nominally “good” product.
in a vertical installation. 6. Plastic air supply hose is preferred, to mini-
The following sections provide pointers for obtaining mize the possibility of ground loops.
the best performance from your vertical reject E-Z 7. The remote control housing must be mounted
Tec IV/V. However, these sections are only on the supplied electrically insulating mount-
supplementary to the material in the main body of ing feet. The remote control supporting struc-
this manual, which must be read and complied with ture should be stable, easily accessible, and
for proper installation, operation and maintenance not subject to environmental extremes. If pos-
of your E-Z Tec IV/V Vertical Reject system. sible, mount the remote control outside high
pressure wash down areas.
MECHANICAL
1. The stand furnished with the E-Z Tec IV/V is 8. Equipment such as conveyor platforms and
designed to mount either on the floor or from supports must be kept out of the prescribed
overhead supports. In either case, it is impor- metal free area for the metal detector even if
tant that you support the unit on stable struc- this equipment is unrelated to the metal de-
ture that is not subject to vibration from other tector operation.
equipment.
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Appendix C (cont.)
ELECTRICAL be used for the metal detector support, but
1. If supplied for your application, the black anti- separate wires must be used for each.
static chute ground wire must be connected to 3. Power and diverter wiring may be run through
an earth or building ground. A building ground metallic or sealtite conduits, but only plastic
is defined as a metal structural member that is fittings are to be used to attach the conduit to
connected to the building’s earth ground. If you the control housing.
are not sure of an ultimate, secure, connection
to earth ground, do not assume that any given 4. The power supply ground must be connected
metal structural member is a proper building to the ground terminal inside the metal detector
ground. remote control housing.
2. The metal detector support must be connected 5. Variable frequency drives and other variable
to an earth or building ground using 12 AWG frequency equipment can be a source of radio
(min) wire. See above for the definition of a frequency interference, which may cause false
building ground. The ground connection point trips. Keep such equipment out of the
used for the anti-static chute (if any) can also immediate metal detector area.
Figure C1. E-Z Tec IV and V Vertical Reject System Schematic Installation
84
Appendix C (cont.)
Figure C2. E-Z Tec IV and V Vertical Reject Sensing Head
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Appendix D
Slim Tec Single Surface Units
INTRODUCTION supplementary to the material in the main body of
SlimTec Single Surface E-Z Tec IV’s and V's this manual, which must be read and complied with
(Figure D-1) are mechanically and electrically for proper installation, operation and maintenance
essentially identical to standard units with the of your E-Z Tec IV/V single surface system.
following exceptions:
MECHANICAL
• The SlimTec single surface units always have 1. Single surface detectors are usually furnished
remote controls rather than integral controls. without a stand or conveyor. They are often
This permits a lower profile sensing head, and specially designed for installation directly on
also allows installation in locations where a user equipment. Whether furnished with or
control integral with the sensing head would without a stand, it is important that you sup-
be inaccessible. port the metal detector sensing head on stable
structure that is not subject to vibration. Use
• The sensing head consists of two coils, a ver-
the clamp blocks supplied with the metal de-
tically oriented oscillator coil and a horizontally
tector to support the sensing head. Fine ad-
oriented receiver coil arranged in a single alu-
justments to control the alignment of the sens-
minum housing of triangular cross-section. The
ing surface with the moving product or con-
metal sensitive aperture of standard metal
veyor belt can be made by shimming under
detectors is replaced with a metal sensitive
the clamp blocks (with insulating shims) and/
surface on the top of the coil housing. Metal
or by rotating the sensing head within the
passing over this surface disturbs the induc-
clamp blocks.
tive balance between the oscillator and detec-
tor coils and thus triggers a detection signal. 2. It is not necessary to use insulated bolts to
attach the sensing head clamp blocks to sup-
Single surface units are frequently used for quality
porting structure because the clamp blocks
control of materials such as textiles, and are
themselves are manufactured of insulating
installed directly under the moving product. In such
HDPE.
cases there is no moving conveyor involved, and,
consequently, many of the installation guidelines 3. Do not allow other pieces of equipment to touch
relating to conveyor construction (in the main part the detector or its supports. If it is necessary
of this manual) are irrelevant. to attach an auxiliary support or brace to the
detector supports, that support or brace must
The build up of static charges and vibration may be
be electrically insulated from the supports.
of particular concern in single surface installations.
4. Any slider beds, chutes, etc. that connect to
Where precise reject timing is frequently important
the single surface metal detector system must
with a standard metal detector/conveyor installation,
be supported independently of the metal de-
in most single surface installations there is no reject
tector system and must be isolated with flex-
process at all, but rather a signal or line shutdown
ible couplings that are appropriate for the prod-
upon detection of tramp metal. In such a case, the
uct application.
immediate reject facilities of the E-Z Tec IV/V, as
described in the main section of this manual, are 5. User-supplied supporting structure must be of
most important. continuously welded construction. Interrupted
welds or bolted joints can lead eventually to
The following sections provide pointers for obtaining
the best performance from your single surface E-Z
metal detector operation and that will be very
Tec IV/V. However, these sections are only
difficult to identify.
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Appendix D (cont.)
6. All idlers on any product conveyor, or directly ELECTRICAL
supporting the product (as in a textile applica- 1. The metal detector support must be connected
tion), must be electrically insulated. The insu- to an earth or building ground using 12 AWG
lation should be installed on one end of each (min) wire. A building ground is defined as a
idler only. This will reduce the probability of metal structural member that is connected to
static buildup and ground loops. the building’s earth ground. If you are not sure
7. The remote control housing must be mounted of an ultimate, secure, connection to earth
on the supplied electrically insulating mount- ground, do not assume that any given metal
ing feet. The structure supporting the remote structural member is a proper building ground.
control should be stable, easily accessible, and 2. Power and other wiring may be run through
not subject to environmental extremes. If pos- metallic or sealtite conduits, but only plastic
sible, mount the remote control outside high fittings are to be used to attach the conduit to
pressure wash down areas. the control housing. Conduit is to be insulated
8. Equipment such as conveyor platforms and at one end only.
supports must be kept out of the prescribed 3. The power supply ground must be connected
metal free area for the metal detector even if to the ground terminal inside the metal detec-
this equipment is unrelated to the metal de- tor remote control housing.
tector operation. Pay particular attention to the
moving and non-moving metal limits as defined 4. It is strongly recommended that the metal de-
in Figure D-2. tector have a dedicated power supply free from
inductive loads. It is also recommended that a
9. The aluminum sensing head housing of a harmonically neutralized “SOLA” constant volt-
SlimTec single surface metal detector, while age transformer be used to eliminate harmon-
rugged, is more susceptible to gross physical ics and line sags. The SOLA should be dedi-
damage (dents, scratches, etc.) than is the cated to source metal detector power only.
stainless steel housing of the standard E-Z Tec
IV/V unit. This should be considered when se- 5. Variable frequency drives and other variable
lecting a location for the unit. frequency equipment can be a source of radio
frequency interference, which may cause false
10. Plastic air line should be used for connection trips. Keep such equipment out of the immedi-
of pneumatic devices associated with the metal ate metal detector area. Under no circum-
detector. This will reduce the probability of stances should the conveyor drive control and
ground loops. the metal detector share a power source.
11. Metallic conduits are a known source of ground
loops. These conduits, if near the metal detec-
tor metal free zone, should be insulated from
each other and from the metal detector support
structure. It may be impossible to ground these
conduits at only one point. Under these circum-
stances, it may be necessary to move the con-
duits farther away from the metal detector.
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Appendix D (cont.)
Figure D1. E-Z Tec IV and V SlimTec Single Surface Schematic
88
Appendix D (cont.)
Figure D2. E-Z Tec IV and V SlimTec Single Surface Metal Free Area
89
Appendix E
Slim Tec Aperture Units
INTRODUCTION supplementary to the material in the main body of
SlimTec Aperture E-Z Tec IV’s and V’s (Figure E-1) this manual, which must be read and complied with
are mechanically and electrically essentially for proper installation, operation and maintenance
identical to standard units with the following of your E-Z Tec IV/V system.
exceptions:
MECHANICAL
• The SlimTec units always have remote con- 1. SlimTec aperture detectors are frequently fur-
trols rather than integral controls. This per- nished without a stand or conveyor. They are
mits a lower profile sensing head, and also often specially designed for installation directly
allows installation in locations where a con- on user equipment. Whether furnished with or
trol integral with the sensing head would be without a stand, it is important that you sup-
inaccessible. port the metal detector sensing head on stable
structure that is not subject to vibration. Use
• The sensing head consists of three coils: two
the clamp blocks supplied with the metal de-
vertically oriented oscillator coils and a
tector to support the sensing head. Fine ad-
vertically oriented receiver coil arranged
justments to control the alignment of the sens-
around a common axis in a compact aluminum
ing surface with the moving product or con-
housing of rectangular cross-section. The coil
veyor belt can be made by shimming under
spacing is much closer than the coil spacing
the clamp blocks (with insulating shims) and/
in the standard E-Z Tec IV/V, permitting the
or by rotating the sensing head within the clamp
more compact housing at the expense of some
blocks.
detection sensitivity.
2. It is not necessary to use insulated bolts to
SlimTec aperture units are frequently used for
attach the sensing head clamp blocks to sup-
quality control of materials such as textiles, and are
porting structure because the clamp blocks
installed directly around the moving product. In such
themselves are manufactured of insulating
cases there is no moving conveyor involved, and,
HDPE.
consequently, many of the installation guidelines
relating to conveyor construction (in the main part 3. Do not allow other pieces of equipment to touch
of this manual) are irrelevant. the detector or its supports. If it is necessary
to attach an auxiliary support or brace to the
The build up of static charges and vibration may be
detector supports, that support or brace must
of particular concern in SlimTec aperture
be electrically insulated from the supports.
installations.
4. Any slider beds, chutes, etc. that connect to
Where precise reject timing is frequently important
the SlimTec aperture metal detector system
with a standard metal detector/conveyor installation,
must be supported independently of the metal
in many SlimTec aperture installations there is no
detector system and must be isolated with flex-
reject process at all, but rather a signal or line
ible couplings that are appropriate for the prod-
shutdown upon detection of tramp metal. In such a
uct application.
case, the immediate reject facilities of the E-Z Tec
IV/V, as described in the main section of this manual, 5. User-supplied supporting structure must be of
are most important. continuously welded construction. Interrupted
welds or bolted joints can lead eventually to
the best performance from your SlimTec aperture
metal detector operation and that will be very
E-Z Tec IV/V. However, these sections are only
difficult to identify.
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Appendix E (cont.)
6. All idlers on any product conveyor, or directly ELECTRICAL
supporting the product (as in a textile applica- 1. The metal detector support must be connected
tion), must be electrically insulated. The insu- to an earth or building ground using 12 AWG
lation should be installed on one end of each (min) wire. A building ground is defined as a
idler only. This will reduce the probability of metal structural member that is connected to
static buildup and ground loops. the building’s earth ground. If you are not sure
7. The remote control housing must be mounted of an ultimate, secure, connection to earth
on the supplied electrically insulating mount- ground, do not assume that any given metal
ing feet. The structure supporting the remote structural member is a proper building ground.
control should be stable, easily accessible, and 2. Power and other wiring may be run through
not subject to environmental extremes. If pos- metallic or sealtite conduits, but only plastic
sible, mount the remote control outside high fittings are to be used to attach the conduit to
pressure wash down areas. the control housing. Conduit is to be insulated
8. Equipment such as conveyor platforms and at one end only.
supports must be kept out of the prescribed 3. The power supply ground must be connected
metal free area for the metal detector even if to the ground terminal inside the metal detec-
this equipment is unrelated to the metal de- tor remote control housing.
tector operation. Pay particular attention to the
moving and non-moving metal limits as defined 4. It is strongly recommended that the metal de-
in Figure E-2. tector have a dedicated power supply free from
inductive loads. It is also recommended that a
9. The aluminum sensing head housing of a harmonically neutralized “SOLA” constant volt-
SlimTec aperture metal detector, while rugged, age transformer be used to eliminate harmon-
is more susceptible to gross physical damage ics and line sags. The SOLA should be dedi-
(dents, scratches, etc.) than is the stainless cated to source metal detector power only.
steel housing of the standard E-Z Tec IV/V unit.
This should be considered when selecting a 5. Variable frequency drives and other variable
location for the unit. frequency equipment can be a source of radio
10. Plastic air line should be used for connection trips. Keep such equipment out of the immedi-
of pneumatic devices associated with the metal ate metal detector area. Under no circum-
detector. This will reduce the probability of stances should the conveyor drive control and
ground loops. the metal detector share a power source.
11. Metallic conduits are a known source of ground
loops. These conduits, if near the metal detec-
tor metal free zone, should be insulated from
each other and from the metal detector support
structure. It may be impossible to ground these
conduits at only one point. Under these circum-
stances, it may be necessary to move the con-
duits farther away from the metal detector.
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Appendix E (cont.)
CLAMP BLOCKS (SUPPLIED)

SENSING HEAD TOP VIEW
1.12
28
5.75
146 4.25
108
1.5 5
MTG CNTRS
38 127
9
SENSING HEAD 229
APERTURE 3
76
1
DIAMETER
25.4
SENSING HEAD END VIEW

(GENERIC DIMENSIONS)
POWER SUPPLY
CONTROL HOUSING
Figure E1. E-Z Tec IV and V SlimTec Aperture Schematic
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Appendix E (cont.)
Figure E2. E-Z Tec IV and V SlimTec Aperture Metal Free Area
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Appendix F
VFS Packaging Machine Metal Detectors
INTRODUCTION MECHANICAL
VFS (Vertical Fill and Seal) E-Z Tec IV and V metal 1. It is important that you support the VFS unit
detectors are mechanically and electrically identical on stable structure that is not subject to vibra-
to standard units with the following exceptions: tion from other equipment.
• The VFS units always have remote controls 2. Do not allow other pieces of equipment to touch
rather than integral controls. This permits a lower the detector (or stand, if furnished). If it is nec-
profile sensing head, and also allows installa- essary to attach an auxiliary support or brace
tion in locations where a control integral with to the stand, that support or brace must be elec-
the sensing head would be inaccessible. trically insulated from the stand.
• The VFS units incorporate a round aperture, 3. The pipes or chutes that pass through the VFS
sized to accommodate a 4" (100 mm), 6" (150 metal detector must be supported indepen-
mm), or 8" (200 mm) nominal diameter pipe. dently of the metal detector and should be iso-
lated with flexible couplings that are appropri-
• VFS units are offered with 4" (100 mm) and 6"
ate for the product application.
(150 mm) high sensing head housings to al-
low mounting in very restricted spaces. 4. User-supplied supporting structure must be of
continuously welded construction. Interrupted
• VFS units are designed to NEMA 4 require-
welds or bolted joints can lead to intermittent
ments and are sealed against hose-directed
ground loops that will interfere with metal de-
water.
tector operation and that will be very difficult
Because VFS units are intended to inspect falling to identify.
materials in a pipe or chute, there is no moving
5. The remote control housing must be mounted
conveyor involved, and, consequently, many of the
on the supplied electrically insulating mount-
installation guidelines relating to conveyor
ing feet. The remote control supporting struc-
construction (in the main part of this manual) are
ture should be stable, easily accessible, and
irrelevant. On the other hand, the build up of static
not subject to environmental extremes. If pos-
charges and vibration are of particular concern in
sible, mount the remote control outside high
VFS installations.
pressure wash down areas.
6. Equipment such as conveyor platforms and
the best performance from your VFS E-Z Tec IV or
supports must be kept out of the prescribed
V. However, these sections are only supplementary
metal free area for the metal detector.
to the material in the main body of this manual,
which must be read and complied with for proper
installation, operation and maintenance of your VFS
E-Z Tec IV or V metal detector.
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Appendix F (cont.)
ELECTRICAL 3. Power and diverter wiring may be run through
1. If supplied for your application, the black metallic or sealtite conduits, but only plastic
anti-static chute ground wire must be con- fittings are to be used to attach the conduit to
nected to an earth or building ground. A build- the control housing.
ing ground is defined as a metal structural 4. The power supply ground must be connected
member that is connected to the building’s to the ground terminal inside the metal detec-
earth ground. If you are not sure of an ultimate, tor remote control housing.
secure, connection to earth ground, do not
assume that any given metal structural mem- 5. Variable frequency drives and other variable
ber is a proper building ground. frequency equipment can be a source of radio
2. The metal detector support must be connected trips. Keep such equipment out of the immedi-
to an earth or building ground using 12 AWG ate metal detector area.
(min) wire. See above for the definition of a
building ground. The ground connection point
used for the anti-static chute (if any) can also
be used for the metal detector support, but
separate wires must be used for each.
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Appendix F (cont.)
Figure F1. VFS Metal Detector Schematic
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Appendix F (cont.)
Figure F1. VFS Metal Detector Metal Free Area
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Separation of Power and Signal Wiring

CONDUIT INITIAL TEST (ANALOG UNIT)

Switch Chart A - Output Board PSOPT-1

SWITCH POSITION/SETTING POSITION/SETTING

LED BAR GRAPH Each block of the flowchart represents a sub-menu.

TEST (using MPC DIAGNOSTICS Menu) RESULT ACTION REQUIRED

ANALOG ADJUSTMENT This signal is known as “PRODUCT EFFECT” and

Analog Unit Spare Parts

814275 1 MPC Battery (Thick) CR 2477, BR 2325

Figure 1. E-Z Tec IV Analog Metal Detector.

Figure 2. E-Z Tec IV MPC Metal Detector.

Figure 3. E-Z Tec Analog Metal Detector Installation

Figure 4. E-Z Tec MPC Metal Detector Installation

Figure 5. Detect Modes

Figure 6. E-Z Tec Major Components

Figure 7. E-Z Tec Power Supply (Analog Version Shown)

Figure 8. Metal Free Area

Figure 9. Typical Conveyor Showing Intermittent Current Loops

Figure 10. Methods of Insulating Conveyor Shafts

Figure 11. Typical Conveyor - Intermittent Current Loops Removed

Figure 12. Metal Detector Mounting Feet

Figure 13. Conveyor Belt Splices

Figure 14. Electrical Connections

Figure 15. Analog Version Control Panel

Figure 16. Analog Version Output Control Panel

Figure 17. Switch Locations on Analog Output Control Panel

MONITOR (LED) BAR

TIME MENUS OR DATA DISPLAY SCREEN “NAVIGATION” PROMPTS

Figure 18. MPC Control Panel

Figure 19. Flowchart of MPC Menu Structure

HH:MM:SS MONITOR MM/DD/YY

SENSITIVITY -- PHASE --.--

HH:MM:SS CHANGE PRODUCT MM/DD/YY

HH:MM:SS PRODUCT SETUP MM/DD/YY

SENSITIVITY -- CONFIGURE REJECTS

HH:MM:SS MAIN MENU MM/DD/YY

PRODUCT SETUP OPTIONS

HH:MM:SS TIMED REJECT MM/DD/YY

TRAVEL TIME --.-- TACH INPUT? ---

REJECT CONFIRMATION? ---

HH:MM:SS TIMED REJECT MM/DD/YY

TRAVEL TIME --.-- TACH INPUT? ---

REJECT TIME --.-- AUTO RESET? ---

HH:MM:SS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MM/DD/YY

THIS IS A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

HH:MM:SS AUTO PHASE MM/DD/YY

PASS SAMPLE THRU, THEN PRESS ENTER

HH:MM:SS ERASE ALL REPORTS MM/DD/YY

PRESS YES TO ERASE ALL REPORTS.

HH:MM:SS OPTIONS MM/DD/YY

BUZZER --- PASSWORDS

HH:MM:SS FAULT MM/DD/YY

HH:MM:SS SETUP PRINTER MM/DD/YY

HH:MM:SS SET TIME & DATE MM/DD/YY

HH:MM:SS UPDATE PASSWORDS MM/DD/YY