Chapter 1: FT-50 System Overview
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Optional System Features
The FT-50’s expandability allows you to add additional inspection
capabilities to match your production requirements. Depending upon the
FT-50 configuration you ordered, your unit may contain some of the
following features:
• High Cap/Bulged Can Detection
• Missing Cap/ Missing Lid Detection
• Dud Detection (High and Low Container Pressure)
• Smashed Bottle Detection
• Down Can Detection
• Low Foam Detection
• Foil Seal Detection
• Label Inspection
• Reject Sorting (Servotec only)
• External Reject Control
• Serial Controller Interface (Modbus or IDC Protocols)
• Programmable Logic Controller Interface (PLC)
Note
If you are unsure which options your unit contains, contact your Service
Department for information.
High Cap/Bulged Can Detection
This feature utilizes an optical sensor detect improperly seated caps on
bottles or bulged lids on cans.
Missing Cap/Missing Lid Detection
This feature detects the presence or absence of the container cap (bottle)
or lid (can). It is compatible with either plastic or metal caps and lids.
Dud Detection
This feature detects improper pressurization of vacuum sealed or pressure
sealed containers.