THS-21
CEIA THS/21 Metal Detection Systems offer detection, construction quality and reliability characteristics that make them the most suitable and effective solution to automatic elimination of metal contaminants. Fully HACCP and GMP compliant, CEIA Metal Detectors are manufactured according to ISO 9001 certified Quality System using EC and FDA approved materials.
Unique detection capability of magnetic, non-magnetic and stainless steel metal contaminants
EXTREMELY HIGH ADAPTABILITY to any product to be inspected
FDA 21 CFR part 11compliant: Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Traceability
Rugged AISI 316L stainless steel construction and food-compatible plastic parts (EU, FDA COMPLIANT)
Superior washdown construction
Ultra-high sensitivity to all magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including stainless steel
High immunity to environmental interference
AISI 316L stainless steel construction to IP66 and IP69K protection levels
Control Panels listed according to UL 508A and CSA-C22.2 No. 14-05
Automatic learning & tracking of product effect
500 product data memories, selectable by local programming or network software
10.000 storable events
Quick Access key for fast programming of user parameters
FDA 21 part 11 compliant
The THS 21 Metal Detector Series is a high-sensitivity, high precision measuring instrument. The data relating to each detection and ejection are stored in an events memory and certify production quality, the inspection itself and programming operations, as well as the periodic functional test phases using standard test samples.
FDA Code Title 21 Part 11 prescribes rigorous criteria for access to programming and computer data protection which have been fully adopted in the CEIA THS 21 Series firmware.
The requirements regarding Security, Integrity and Traceability are therefore satisfied.
Exclusive auto-learn system
The THS 21 Series employs an exclusive Auto-Learn system for food products which provides simultaneous maximum sensitivity to all metals starting from a single learning transit.
The system allows optimization of the detection sensitivity to all metals with the maximum speed and precision, equivalent to hundreds of conventional learning transits: these results in levels of precision and efficiency have never been obtained before.
For products with changing or varying product signal after autolearn, the THS 21 Series includes an advanced autolearn function that runs in the background, to capture this product signal during normal production while still detecting metal. When the recording is ended, the operator has the option to analyze the data immediately, or wait until a later time when the line is stopped so as not to interrupt production.
The data that was added during the background autolearn is analyzed, along with the original autolearn data, and the detection parameters are modified in order to also cancel the varying product signal.
Real-time embedded self-calibration control
The Self-Calibration control allows maximum repeatability and performance consistency over time and with environmental changes. By means of specific signals sent to the transmission and reception chain of the Metal Detector, constant monitoring of the detection characteristics is carried out, with consequent constant compensation for any variations caused by environmental factors. The result is system stability and constancy in detection performance and product effect neutralization
Automatic verification of the installation quality and environmental compatibility
THS 21 Series introduces new tools for the installation and maintenance technicians which allow them to measure the environmental compatibility of the Metal Detector.
The measurements include general mechanical and electromagnetic environmental compatibility, specific electromagnetic compatibility and the automatic examination of the degree of metal interference from the conveyor belt.
This latter function becomes even more important when the high level of sensitivity of the THS 21 Metal Detector Series is taken into consideration.
Modern, rugged and user-friendly interface
Key features
Industrial rate design
Rapid data entry with extended keyboard
Easy to read, high-contrast graphic display
Rugged, antivandalic stainless steel keyboard Organic graph display with extremely high contrast (3000:1) and a viewing angle up to 180°, and an extended alphanumeric keypad for quick keystrokes.
Quick Access Function A new function, activated simply by pressing a dedicated key, allows the most frequently-used functions to be directly recalled. These functions are programmable by the operator.
Large Product Memory: 500 entries with easy alphabetical sorting and pattern matching
Sophisticated interface capabilities
Network communication
The Metal Detector can be linked to an Ethernet network (optional IXC module required).
In association with the THS Production Plus Software it enables remote management of production, collection of all technical and operational events, generation of statistical and traceability reports in compliance with FDA 21 CFR part 11 requirements.
BT connectivity
In the THS/21 Series, local connection to the maintenance technician's computer no longer requires physical access to the interior of the detector or the use of unwieldy connection cables.
The BT connection can be used for programming, monitoring of the signals via the CEIA MD-Scope program and the transfer of the data contained in the Metal Detector's events memory.
MD-SCOPE
Software diagnostic package complete with connecting cable and hardware key
Remote programming
Input/output signals
Detected and alarm signals
Oscilloscope functionalities
AUTOTEST and AUTO-QC™ test functions
Industrial Metal Detectors for food application are usually equipped with basic diagnostic functions based on their emitter/receiver signals monitoring.
This type of diagnosis is not able to detect aging as well as thermal drift and other sources of minor deviations. Any of the above may result on a sensitivity reduction that could lead to non-detection of metal contamination
THS/21 series metal detectors are natively equipped with an advanced autotest function ensuring the following features
Continuous background real-time monitoring and stabilization of the amplitude and phase response for each working frequency
Continuous compensation of environmental and age-related changes
Immediate alerting in case of permanent out of standard conditions
In addition to the AUTOTEST function, THS/21 and THS/MS21 detectors can be programmed so that periodic verifications of the calibration are carried out automatically. This feature is called AUTO-QC™ TEST.
AUTO-QC™ benefits
The AUTO-QC TEST allows the manual verification of calibration by the operator to be reduced or eliminated
The METAL DETECTOR provides a programmable output that can be connected to the conveyor line stop during the AUTO-QC test to avoid product ejection and waste during automatic test
CEIA AUTO-QC TEST provides an effective calibration check along with a programmable 0 ÷ 100 % reduction of the manual verifications, resulting in a corresponding reduction of: labour cost, accidental product contamination, product waste
Special features
Detection sensitivity: Ultra High
Immunity to environmental interference: High
Data display type: High-contrast graphical OLED 128x64 pixels
Local programming: 16 keys, 3 with double function
Control Power Box or Conveyor Control System according to Standards UL 508A and CSA-C22.2 No. 14-05 on request
Audio and visual detection indicators
Display of the signal level by means of bar graph
Inspected/contaminated product counter
ISO 9001 certified manufacturer
Extremely compact probe, on SL (Slim Line) version
Detector for magnetic and non-magnetic metals, for use with different types of product thanks to selection of the operating frequency
Autolearn and automatic tracking of the product effect
Probe with circular opening for checking material transported in tubing, on THS/G21 series
Up to 500 product data memories, selectable by local programming or network software
Up to 40 definable users with username and password
Data management
Management of electronic production data and electronic signatures as per CFR 21, Part 11
- Data security
- Data integrity
- Data traceability
Events storage
Complete monitoring of occurred events
- Ejections
- Test results
- Programming accesses
- Programming operations
- Faults
I/O interfaces
RS232, Auxiliary RS232, BT wireless communication, Ethernet/WiFi/USB (optional)
Signalling
Acoustic: Via internal buzzer
Optical
- Graphic display with bar-graph indication
- Light indicators on control unit: RED: Alarm or Fault / GREEN: Power on
Programming
Local: built-in keyboard and high-contrast display
Remote: through computer connected via BT wireless communication, RS232, Ethernet or WiFi and managed with CEIA MD Scope software, THS Production Plus software or any other terminal emulation program or through Web Server (with optional IXC card)
Safety and security
Protection degree
- IP66 – IP69K
- On UL versions, the Control Power Box and Conveyor Control System have a 4X-12 certified degree of protection
Electrical insulation
- Galvanic isolation of the mains voltage
- Compliant with international standards for safety and radio interference
Supply
Control Power Box
- Main voltage: 100-240 VAC
- Frequency and phase: 50/60 Hz - single phase
- Full load current (FLA): 2.2 A
Conveyor Control System
- Main voltage: 115 V: 100-120 VAC / 230 V: 200-240 VAC
- Frequency and phase: 50/60 Hz - single phase
- Full load current (FLA): 115 V version: 11.2 A / 230 V version: 11.4 A
- Connected motor nominal voltage: 200÷240 V triphase
- Connected motor maximum power: 115 V version: 0.37 kW (0.5 hp) / 230 V version: 0.75 kW (1 hp)
Small-size power supply card00211AL_
- Power supply voltage 20÷30 Vdc o Vac; 2A max.
Environmental conditions
Temperature
- Operating -10 – +55 °C
- Storage -40 – +70 °C
Relative humidity Operating / Storage 5 – 90 %, non-condensing
Management software
- THS Production software for statistical and operational management of networked THS systems
- MD-SCOPE for maintenance and programming operations
