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Cost effective yet sensitive quality inspection

X-ray inspection for a wide variety of food products

The Thermo Scientific™ NextGuard™ X-ray system is designed to make moving from metal detection to X-ray detection easy, fast and inexpensive. It is ideal for finding dense or sharp objects in a wide variety of products as well as detecting errors like over/under fill or missing, misplaced, cracked or incorrectly formed products. The system enables compliance with worldwide HACCP and retailer food safety requirements.
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Specifications

Brand

 N/A NextGuard™ Thermo Scientific™

Application and X-Ray Specifications

X-Ray Power

 N/A 160 W200 W80 kV90 kV2 mA2.2 mA

X-Ray Detector

 N/A Unique design with no inspection blind spots, 0.8 mm or optional 0.4 mm pixel size

Scan Rate

 N/A Up to 1667 lines/sec

Typical Sensitivity

 N/A >= 1 mm diameter for Fe, non-Fe, SS, >=3 mm for other dense contaminants such as glass or stone (always verify application performance via a product test)

Detection Algorithms Available

 N/A Simple Threshold, Gradient, Morphologies and Contaminant Area Measure

Maximum Product Width

 N/A 19.7 in500 mm

Maximum Product Height

 N/A 9.8 in250 mm

Inspection Algorithms Available

 N/A Image Processing/Thresholding/Blob Analysis, Grayscale Profiling and Mass Estimation

Belt Speed Range

 N/A 5 to 50 m/min16 to 164 ft/min

Maximum Product Weight on Conveyor

 N/A 11 kg25 lb

Conveyor Heights

 N/A 31.5 in35.4 in39.4 in43.3 in1000 mm1100 mm800 mm900 mm

Conveyor Heights Tolerance (±)

 N/A 80 mm

Conveyor Length

 N/A 1.2 m4.7 ft

Belt Material

 N/A Urethane

Belt Material Approvals

 N/A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Roller Diameter

 N/A 1.9 in49 mm

Security/Safety Features

 N/A X-ray power key, four level password system, emergency X-ray/conveyor stop button, lead/lead-free curtains, failsafe LED X-ray imminent and on indication light

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

 N/A Windows® 7, Touchscreen

Diagonal Human Machine Interface (HMI)

 N/A 12.1 in307 mm
Language Interfaces Available1 N/A Chinese Czech Dutch English French German Indonesian Italian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Thai

Data File Export/Import

 N/A Audit Reports Event Logs Images Machine Parameters Product Files Statistics

Remote Access

 N/A Teamviewer Built-In

External Rejecter Options

 N/A Integrated variable speed conveyors. Air blast or pusher. Lockable reject bin and reject/bin full photo sensors. Dual rejecters possible.

Environment, Electrical and Operational Specifications

Operating Temperature with Air Conditioner

 N/A 5 to 40 ºC41 to 104 ºF

Non-Condensing Relative Humidity

 N/A 20 to 90 %

Alternating Current (AC) Voltage

 N/A 195 to 250 V

Frequency

 N/A 50 Hz60 Hz

Number of Phase

 N/A 1

Current

 N/A 10 A

Electrical Supply

 N/A Autosensing

Number of Digital Outputs/Allocation

 N/A 4

Direct Current (DC) Digital Outputs/Allocation Voltage

 N/A 24 V

Direct Current (DC) Digital Outputs/Allocation

 N/A 0.5 A

Digital Outputs/Allocation

 N/A Assignable Function

Number of Digital Inputs/Allocation

 N/A 4

Direct Current (DC) Digital Inputs/Allocation Voltage

 N/A 24 V

Direct Current (DC) Digital Inputs/Allocation

 N/A 25 mA

Digital Inputs/Allocation

 N/A Assignable Function NPN/PNP (Jumper Selectable)

Standard Watertight Universal Serial Port (USB)

 N/A 2.0

Ethernet Port

 N/A Watertight Ethernet Port Standard

Machine Weight

 N/A 335 kg740 lb

Conformance Tests and Certifications

Radiation Conformance2 N/A Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations (FDA CFR) 21 Part 1020.40 GB18871-2002 (China) Ionizing Radiations Regulations (IRR99 United Kingdom (UK)) NCF 74-100 (France) Others RED Act (Canada) UNE 73-302 (Spain)

Export and Safety

 N/A cCSAus European Conformity (CE)

Ingress Protection (IP) Washdown Conformance with Air Conditioner

 N/A Ingress Protection (IP65)

Ingress Protection (IP) Washdown Conformance with Cooling Fans

 N/A Ingress Protection (IP54)

Construction Material

 N/A Type 304 Full Stainless Steel

Manufacturing Quality

 N/A International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001) Certified

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Compact size makes installation and use easy
  • Unique non-linear detector eliminates inspection blind spots
  • Removable conveyor makes directional change and maintenance simple
  • Software based on popular, intuitive Thermo Scientific™ VersaWeigh™ user interface
  • Modular design for high reliability and quick diagnosis and repair
  • Source and detector lifetime indicators to minimize expensive downtime
  • Built-in remote monitoring for quick problem determination
  • Field-upgradable X-ray sources and detectors

Options to Customize Your Systems

Options to Customize Your Systems

 N/A
  • Complete rejection systems or rejection mechanisms for use on your downstream conveyor
  • High resolution detectors and multiple X-ray sources
  • Product Verification and Mass Estimation software
  • Stainless steel air conditioner for washdown environments
  • Alarm horn; Teflon coated lightweight no-lead curtains, casters, guiderails
  • Radiation safety meters
  • Full Marks and Spencer COP compliance
  • Spare parts kits
  • Configurations for lightweight or unwrapped products

Machine Parts

Machine Parts

 N/A Touchscreen
Protected, large touchscreen for washdown and durability. Adjust image function for on-the-fly detection adjustment while the system is inspecting.

Rejection Systems
Configurable rejection systems customized for any application. Variable speed controlled by the NextGuard. Dual rejection to separate foreign objects from quality defects.

QA Check Function
Unique, configurable software feature allows definition of up to three audit types. Prompts the operator to run the audit and saves statistics/images from the process separately from production data.

Product Verification Software
Flexible inspection software to find product quality defects such as missing pieces, incorrect product sizes and cracks all without having to create customized software specific to your application.

Certified Around the World
Safety is assured with an LED light stack, multiple e-stops, X-ray key switch and safety interlocks on all doors and covers.

USB and Ethernet Ports
Standard watertight connections are available for data input/output and remote connection for help and troubleshooting.

Radiation Shielding Curtains
(with cover removed) Food safe, no-lead curtains that are easy to adjust and maintain.

Modular Conveyor
Transport system is completely removable in minutes for thorough cleaning, belt change and maintenance/repair. Conveyor direction can be changed in the field by service technicians in less than one hour. Modular feet, extensions and frames to fit any line height needed.

Additional Information

Additional Information

 N/A Innovative X-ray design assures 100% detection of any product
Most X-ray detection systems project the X-ray beam from the top down in a narrow beam to a linear detector. This makes using the X-ray image for product inspections easier, but also means taller products must get narrower to always fit in the beam. With NextGuard™ we wanted to make it simple for users, so we project a wide X-ray beam from the bottom up to a non-linear detector that assures everything is completely inspected. Any differences in X-ray signal across the arch-shaped detector are automatically calibrated out when you set-up your product. So no matter where the product passes through the beam, you always get the best detection possible! This architecture has the added benefit of limiting the height of the total machine and providing for optimum cooling, thus extending the life of the source.

Product Assurance Services & Solutions (PASS) - Through the Thermo Scientific™ Product Assurance Services & Solutions (PASS) program, we can thoroughly test every suspected product for contaminants so that you can continue producing products that your consumers rely on!
  • 1 Contact factory for additional languages.
  • 2 UK, Canada and Spain require optional extended guarding and France requires optional extended shielding.