OptoScan 6000The OptoScan 6000 leak detection modules for cans were designed for compactness, ease of integration into the line, no special transport, and to maintain the operators access to the press tooling.It is adaptable to all common DRD can shapes and sizes. Modern presses use reciprocating feed systems, and the OptoScan is designed to attach directly to the run-out side of the press in exactly one progression distance. The existing feed bars are prolonged with one station, in effect placing the cans in the OptoScan module for inspection before being moved on. Where indexed motion of the cans is not available (foil trays, etc.) supplementary handling in the inspection module is available as an option. Leakers are automatically diverted by the build-in rejection system on the run-out side of the inspection module. More inspection modules are mounted on a short - app. 1m - frame holding as many parallel inspection modules as required by the number of lanes on the press to which it is attached. Frames may be floor mounted on wheels for easy retraction or suspended in overhead rails. When change of tooling or major repair works are necessary on the press, the entire inspection frame can be easily removed since it may be equipped with lower able wheels and precise locating pins for easy relocation on the floor. |  |
OptoScan 7000The OptoScan 7000 leak detection module for cans was designed for compactness, ease of integration into any production line, requiring no special transport.The compact can inspection module accepts cans directly from a conveyor or track work - inspects them - and discharges directly to downstream conveyor or track work. Cans are accepted by guide-rails and fed forward by a belt brush, driven by an brush less servo drive, to the inspection mask, arrested momentarily by a high speed electronically controlled stop, inspected and accelerated to the downstream line or diverted by the rejection device if a leak is detected. Cans must normally be fed bottom up to the module. Can height change require no adjustment for cans fed bottom up. Size change is easily done by exchanging the inspection masking plate and repositioning the feeder guides and air drive to the new size. The inspection module requires this one only change part to inspect a different size can. Exchanging this size part can be done within minutes. It is adaptable to all common can shapes and sizes. Modules may be side-stacked giving as many parallel inspection stations as required by the number of lanes on the press to which it is attached. |  |
Operator interface
The operator interface is based on the OptoScan PC, which is a totally sealed heavy duty industrial PC, expanded with special communication hardware and SW. This provides a good operator interface since it contains a long-life flat panel colour display to present production data, trend curves, calibration values, and system status information. The operator is presented to screen menus based on the familiar Windows operating system. The OptoScan PC can be yoke-mounted in a floor stand or wall mount to give good operator access. A telephone modem and remote SW connection is offered as an option, enabling InnoScan to get direct access to the OptoScan PC for detailed first class service assistance should the need arise. The settings menu is accessible only via a password and is used only in connection with installation and initial set up of the process line. It also contains the following features: - Reject trend monitoring with alarm may be invoked to ensure that a systematic error is detected and reported - rejection of a configurable number of cans until press is at stable speed - activation or deactivation of lanes as required Flexibility is available to meet in the future the ongoing trend towards more speed, more lanes, and CIM related demands for automatic acquisition of production data. |  |