TE Advanced Digital Linear Metal Detector

• Ultra high sensitivity to all magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including stainless steel
• Wide detection speed range: from 1 up to 1500 m/min
• Durable detection surface
• Internal data logging with data and timestamp for quality control
• Compact and robust construction
• Very high electrical and mechanical immunity
• Remote display and keyboard unit available (RCU)
• Continuous autotest and diagnostic
• Automatic measurement of the installation quality and environmental compatibility
• Wide operating temperature range
• Stand-alone and separate control unit version (RC) available

The TE Digital Metal Detectors are the ideal means of protection and quality control for production lines against accidental damage caused by fragments of metal which can enter the manufacturing process along with the material under inspection.

Digital signal analysis allows the user to optimize detection with respect to the product’s speed and the metals to be intercepted, thus obtaining the best possible immunity to any external interference.

The TE Metal Detector is tested and compliant with the applicable Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility standards.

CEIA textile quality control

CEIA began the design and production of solid state metal detectors for textile machinery protection right from its foundation, in the 1960s, offering since then top performances in terms of sensitivity and immunity to environmental interference. To date, tens of thousands of CEIA TE devices, installed all over the world, protect textile machineries from possible damage caused by the presence of metal contaminants, with uninterrupted reliability and constant performance.

Metal fragments, in the form of small objects, such as pins, needles or staples, accidentally present in the fabric in the various processing phases, can cause scratches, dents, or gouges in the machinery, for instance on the calenders roller surfaces, leading to compromised fabric quality and permanent damage. In these cases, the loss of production and the repair operations involve significant costs.

By utilizing CEIA metal detectors, textile manufacturers can safeguard their machinery from metal contamination. CEIA TE detectors enable early detection of the metal contaminants and automatic shutdown of the machine, halting the roller rotation to prevent further contact with the metal object. This not only protects the machinery but also ensures fabric quality and uninterrupted operation of the textile production process.

Programming features

• Internal data logging with data and timestamp for Quality Control
• Password protected with separate user and engineer level
• BT Communication for setting and maintenance through external PC
• Autolearn function for automatic setting of the maximum sensitivity in dry and wet conditions
• Built-in function for automatic measurement of the external interferences

IP65 high degree of protection
Separate control unit available (duplicate display and keyboard of control unit)

Key features

• Sensitivity area length: from 1300 mm to 5300 mm
• Detection speed: from 1 up to 1500 m/min
• Detection capability: ultra high Sensitivity to magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including stainless steel
• Immunity: high Immunity to mechanical & electrical interferences
• Applicable to: all type of fabrics and materials

Signalling

• Audible
  • Internal buzzer
• Visual
  • Graphic display with bar-graph indication
  • Bright indicators on Control Panel:
  • RED (alarm or fault)
  • GREEN (power supply)

Programming

• Type
  • Local: through built-in keyboard
  • Remote: wireless BT or RS232
• Data capabilities: Internal memory: 1000 events, 20 products
• Programming access: 2 access levels: Operator and Supervisor

Interfaces

• RS232 and BT wireless
• Range of Fieldbus available as option
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Profinet
  • Profibus
  • EtherCAT
  • Modbus-TPC
  • Profinet-OPC-UA

Inputs

• Connection for Alarm reset or Encoder input

Outputs

• 2 programmable relay
  • 1 Alarm relay
  • 2 Ready relay

Power supply (external AC/DC adapter)

• Voltage: 100-240 V~ 1ph – 50/60 Hz
• Current: 0.64A max

Safety

• Galvanic isolation of line voltage
• Low operating voltage No danger for the operator
• Compliant with international standards of safety and radio interference

Environmental data

• Temperature
  • Operating: -10 to +50 °C
  • Storage: -25 to +60 °C
  • Higher product temperature on demand
• Relative humidity 5 to 90 %, without condensation

Certification and conformity

• Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2014/35/EU
• EN 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
• EN 61000-6-4:2007 +EN61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-4: Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial environments
• EN 61000-6-2:2005 + EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-2: Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments