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General| Brand | Filtec |
|---|---|
| Model | FT-50c |
| Category | Accessories |
| Language | English |
Provides an overview of the FT-50 Machine Type 05 Inspection System for cans.
Details the general requirements for installing the FT-50 system.
Specifies the power requirements and wiring for the FT-50 system.
Outlines the air supply and pressure requirements for the FT-50.
Describes the spatial requirements for installing the FT-50 and rejector.
Details the requirements for the conveyor system to ensure maximum inspection performance.
Provides preliminary steps and terminology before installing the FT-50.
Instructions for safely unpacking the FT-50 and its accessories.
Step-by-step guide for installing the FT-50 inspection system.
Guidelines for selecting the optimal installation location for the FT-50.
Procedures for assembling the floor stand and mounting the FT-50 inspection head.
Instructions for connecting the FT-50 to the main power source.
Guides on physically adjusting and aligning FT-50 sensors and rejector.
Steps to activate and set operational parameters for FT-50 inspection functions.
Procedures for calibrating encoder and rejector timing for accurate operation.
Sets the time interval for radiation measurement during container inspection.
Establishes the threshold for gamma counts used in fill level inspection.
Configures the gamma threshold for overfill detection.
Configures the gamma threshold for underfill detection.
Activates and configures the missing lid detection function.
Activates and configures the bulged end detection function.
Activates and configures the diameter missing lid detection function.
Activates and configures the down can detection function.
Activates the external reject function for receiving signals from other units.
Describes the FT-50 Control Panel interface and its components.
Instructions on navigating and using the FT-50 control panel functions.
Explains the Operate and Calibrate modes of the FT-50.
Lists available software functions and their availability based on configuration.
Detailed descriptions of various FT-50 software functions.
Details functions related to fill level inspection, including status and parameters.
Records the inspection head height setting for container configuration.
Establishes the threshold for gamma counts used in fill level inspection.
Defines the time interval for recording gamma counts during container inspection.
Routine to increase fill level inspection accuracy and narrow acceptable margins.
Describes functions related to container finish inspections like bulged end and missing lid.
Explains counters that record operational and performance data for the FT-50.
Clears and resets all system counters to zero.
Details functions related to the rejector mechanism and its operation.
Covers various system functions like container type, line speed, and display.
Displays character information in a Modbus serial communication string.
Defines the output pulse width for PLC outputs used for events.
Outlines the calibration procedures for the FT-50 system.
Details calibration methods for encoders based on conveyor speed type.
Calibrates standard conveyors with known sprocket teeth and 1.5-inch pitch.
Calibrates standard conveyors when sprocket teeth count is unknown.
Calibrates conveyors that do not have a 1.5-inch pitch.
Describes using Line Speed Calibration for fixed speed conveyors.
Synchronizes FT-50 and rejector for fixed speed conveyors.
Covers calibration procedures for proximity and fiber-optic sensors.
Steps to calibrate the centerline inspection trigger.
Steps to calibrate the upstream inspection trigger.
Steps to calibrate the bulged end sensor.
Steps to calibrate the down can sensor.
Procedures for calibrating radiation detectors (SSD and STD).
Specific steps to calibrate the Scintillation Tube Detector.
Routine to increase fill level inspection accuracy and narrow acceptable margins.
Critical steps to ensure the inspection head is level for optimization.
Step-by-step guide for performing the fill level optimization process.
Sets the underfill gamma threshold based on container fill levels.
Learns and sets the target head height for underfill inspection.
Verifies inspection accuracy under production conditions using reject containers.
Verifies inspection accuracy using good production containers.
Reviews all values calculated during the Fill Level Optimization Routine.
Outlines daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks.
Specific maintenance actions to perform daily.
Specific maintenance actions to perform weekly.
Specific maintenance actions to perform monthly.
Specific maintenance actions to perform every 120 days.
General procedures for performing maintenance on the FT-50.
Safety precautions and preliminary steps before starting maintenance.
Procedures for inspecting and cleaning trigger beam and emitter lenses.
Procedures for inspecting and cleaning bulged end and missing lid sensors.
Instructions for inspecting and cleaning the FT-50 housing.
Procedures for inspecting and cleaning the pressure regulator and air filter.
Steps for replacing the rejector pad when worn or damaged.
Instructions for cleaning and replacing air filter components.
Lists and explains various diagnostic error codes and their meanings.
Describes an error related to the rejector status function being off.
Indicates the maximum container limit between trigger and rejector has been exceeded.
Identifies a consecutive reject timing error due to missed encoder pulses.
Indicates an issue with EEPROM erasure or a faulty EEPROM chip.
Signals an unsuccessful write operation to the EEPROM.
Occurs when consecutive fill level reject containers exceed the set limit.
Occurs when consecutive missing lid reject containers exceed the set limit.
Occurs when consecutive bulged end reject containers exceed the set limit.
Gamma counts are 12% below the reject threshold level.
Gamma counts decreased rapidly to 75% below the average count.
Missing Lid sensor input state remains high, indicating no lid signal.
Trigger beam is not sensing containers, but gamma counts indicate they are present.
An encoder pulse is missed, indicating a potential encoder failure.
An extra encoder pulse is detected, possibly due to sudden conveyor stops/starts.
High resolution encoder is scaled lower than the minimum allowable distance.
High resolution encoder is scaled lower than the minimum allowable time.
Containers pass inspection, but encoder is not sending pulses.
Consecutive smashed container rejects exceed the Down Can Reject Alarm limit.
Two or more consecutive inspection triggers occurred with no Down Can sensor transition.
Consecutive External Reject Alarm limit was exceeded.
Encoder Resolution is too low.
AC input voltage dropped below acceptable levels.
User Defaults loaded are out of range.
System Defaults loaded are out of range.
Container passed without encoder pulses, possibly due to line stops or encoder failure.
Container passed trigger in less than 10ms, possibly due to trigger reflections or line jams.
Reject Watchdog detected a queue error.
Displays the Reject Queue Count.
An abnormally large container was detected, possibly due to line jams.
Reject delay position exceeded current encoder count.
A fill level reject was detected while Fill Level Status was turned off.
Consecutive Diameter Missing Lid Reject Alarm limit was exceeded.
No Encoder Pulses were received for Diameter Missing Lid Width function.
Indicates the Line Speed is too high.
Indicates the BBU RAM Battery is Low.
Host or MODBUS Serial Interface Framing Error or Reply Timeout.
Host or Modbus serial RX overrun error, likely due to incorrect baud rate.
Host or Modbus serial parity error.
RX Receive Rate error, possibly caused by line noise.
CTS line changing too rapidly, usually caused by excessive noise.
Guides for isolating malfunctions and determining corrective actions.
Identifies subsystems involved in system failures.
Procedures for troubleshooting power supply instability and failures.
Steps for testing power supply voltages at various test points.
Procedures to test the power transformer if the power supply is not functioning.
Guides for troubleshooting issues with the main processor card and serial communications.
Troubleshooting steps for the main processor card, including PROM replacement.
Checks for issues with the serial communications card.
Troubleshooting steps for the control panel display and input issues.
Guides for troubleshooting with Scintillation Tube, Solid State, Optical, and Proximity sensors.
Troubleshooting steps for calibrating and diagnosing issues with the STD.
Troubleshooting steps for diagnosing issues with the SSD, including power supply.
Troubleshooting for false triggers and malfunctions with optical sensors.
Troubleshooting steps when proximity sensors are not triggering.
Troubleshooting steps related to encoder errors and malfunctions.
Guides for diagnosing and resolving issues with rejector operation.
Specific troubleshooting steps for Proline rejectors operating erratically or remaining extended.
Steps to diagnose why the rejector is not functioning.
Procedures to address issues caused by unstable main power.
Troubleshooting steps for issues caused by terminal or conductor damage.
A quick guide to common problems and their corrective actions.
Explains how to interface the FT-50 with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
Steps to activate PLC Series Alarms functions in the FT-50 software.
Guides on viewing PLC output configurations and associated voltage levels.
Procedures to adjust the pulse width of PLC output signals.
Details the types of relays used for FT-50 signal outputs to PLCs.
Explains the Remote Alarm option and how it uses diagnostic error signals.
Instructions for manually clearing a remote alarm.
Maps error numbers to specific remote alarm designations.
Identifies the locations of dip switches and slide switches on the controller board.
Table showing default configurations for dip and slide switches.
Explains the function of each dip switch on Pack S1.
Defines the functions of dip switches in Pack S2.
Defines the functions of slide switches SW3, SW11, and SW13.
Shows the locations of the 11 LEDs on the FT-50 controller board.
Assigns LEDs to specific functions based on dip switch settings.
Describes the standard and reverse detection logic for LEDs.
Provides detailed definitions for each LED in Section 1, Bank 1.
Explains LED assignments for Section 1, Bank 1.
Explains LED assignments for Section 1, Bank 2.
Explains LED assignments for Section 2, Bank 1.
Explains LED assignments for Section 2, Bank 2.
A form for users to provide feedback on the documentation.
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