Tunnel type metal detector Sentinel 3000

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Overview
Add leading metal detection technology to flexible checkweighing solutions to minimize space and integrate operation. For the highest level of food safety and integration, a Thermo Scientific Sentinel 3000 or 5000 metal detector with Multiscan technology can be mounted either on the weighframe or on an external infeed conveyor.

Features and benefits

• Several metal detector model options to optimize system size, sensitivity, and price
• Wide range of checkweigher belt widths and lengths to fit your production line
• Dual rejecters separating foreign objects from over/under weights to facilitate root cause problem determination and action
• Sentinel metal detector interface can be displayed on the Versa touchscreen making combined set-up and operation easier and faster

5 reasons to consider a combo system for improved food safety and quality

• 1. A new combo system upgrades your entire production line:
• Food safety and quality go together. A new combo system gives you the best of both, upgrading your capability for the ultimate in brand protection.
• 2. Combos save space:
• Floor space and line length can be precious in a typical food processing facility. A combo where the metal detector is mounted on the same conveyor as the checkweigher can have up to a 50% smaller footprint than two stand-alone systems.
• 3. Combos are easier to use:
• With the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh Checkweigher and Thermo Scientific Sentinel 3000 Multiscan Metal Detector harmonized, communications between the metal detector and checkweigher means operation, set-up, program management, statistics, alarms, and rejection can be managed through a single controller for ease of use.
• 4. Combos provide superior value:
• Truly integrated combos share hardware resulting in significant savings compared to purchasing a separate metal detector and checkweigher.
• 5. Combos are more convenient to service/repair:
• Thermo Scientific combos are designed to operate as one system, so troubleshooting is easier and faster. A single point of contact means factory-trained field service engineers for the complete system to diagnose problems and maximize equipment uptime.

Metal detector combination units (table)
Model | Sentinel 3000 | Sentinel 5000
Configuration | Integral to checkweigher frame | Freestanding infeed required
Sensitivity | High | Very high
Case width | 250 mm | Starting at 330 mm
Technology | Multiscan for high sensitivity and probability of detection | Multiscan for high sensitivity and probability of detection
Flanges to reduce metal free area | Standard | Optional
View metal detector interface on checkweigher screen | Yes | Yes

Checkweigher combination units (table)
Model | VersaWeigh checkweigher | Versa GP checkweigher | Versa Chain checkweigher
Design | Widest application range | Cantilever design | Wide application range
Weight range | 10 g to 10 kg weighing range, high accuracy | 10 g to 3 kg weighing range, ultra-high accuracy | Up to 11 kg, high accuracy
Throughput* | Up to 400 packs per minute throughput | Up to 400 packs per minute throughput | Up to 700 packs per minute throughput
Material handling | Belt | Belt | Chain
Cleaning** | Light wash down, IP65 | Light wash down, IP65 | IP65; harsh environment available

Video
A short demonstration video shows the Sentinel 3000 Multiscan metal detector used with a combination unit and highlights the key inspection and checkweighing features and benefits.

Notes
* Pack rates dependent upon package length, weigh table length and data output/archiving.
** For other cleaning and sanitation requirements contact factory.

Technical specifications

• Integrated system option: metal detector mounted on weighframe or on external infeed conveyor
• Metal detector technology: Multiscan (high sensitivity and probability of detection)
• Available metal detector models: Sentinel 3000, Sentinel 5000 (different sensitivity and case width options)
• Checkweigher product family: VersaWeigh, Versa GP, Versa Chain (different design, weight ranges, throughputs and material handling)
• Case width examples: Sentinel 3000 — 250 mm; Sentinel 5000 — starting at 330 mm
• Weight ranges: from 10 g up to 11 kg depending on checkweigher model
• Throughput examples: up to 400 ppm (some Versa models), up to 700 ppm (Versa Chain)
• Reject handling: dual rejecters separating foreign objects from over/under weights
• Cleaning ratings: IP65/light wash down options; harsh environment option for chain models
• Operator interface: Sentinel metal detector interface viewable on Versa touchscreen for combined set-up, operation and program management