M-412-064 Chapter 3: Installation Instructions
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3.7 Initial Mechanical Setup
NOTICE!
– The rail gap MUST be less than 1/8” (3mm) to achieve maximum system
performance. Larger gaps or absence of rails may affect the overall performance of the
system. This statement is true for each of the T4000 sensors.
3.7.1 Acoustic Sensor Setup
1.
Adjust the conveyor rails to the container for a gap of 1/8” (3mm) maximum. The
containers should pass smoothly through the inspection head.
2. Place a good container under the acoustic sensor head and lower the head until it just
touches the highest point on the container. Note the value on the digital indicator then
crank the head up 150 values which is equal to .150” (4mm) above the container.
Lock the brake knob and take note of the final digital indicator value.
3. Center the acoustic sensor over the container and lock down the red wing clamps.
4. Set the photo beam fiber optic lenses to break the cap of the container or in a position
that will break even when the containers are touching.
3.7.2 Cocked Crown Sensor Setup
1. Set up the acoustic sensor first when using the combination acoustic/cocked crown kit.
2.
Adjust the conveyor rails to the container for a gap of 1/8” (3mm) maximum. The
containers should pass smoothly through the inspection head.
3. Set the height of the cocked crown sensor to be flush (level) with the acoustic sensor
using the adjustable knob on top of the sensor housing. This will set the cocked crown
sensor .150” (4mm) above the container. The sensor will be fine tuned at a later time.
4. It is very important that the container is center directly over the cocked crown sensor
for maximum performance.
5. Set the photo beam fiber optic lenses to break the cap of the container or in a position
that will break even when the containers are touching.
3.7.3 Proximity Sensor Setup
1. Adjust the
conveyor rails to the container for a gap of 1/8” (3mm) maximum. The
containers should pass smoothly through the inspection head.
2. Place a good container under the proximity sensor head and lower the head until it just
touches the highest point on the container. Note the value on the digital indicator then
crank the head up 150 values which is equal to .150” (4mm) above the container.
Lock the brake knob and take note of the final digital indicator value.
3. Center the proximity sensor over the container and lock down the red wing clamps.
