Chapter 1: FT-50 System Overview
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System Overview
This manual provides information about the FT-50 Machine Type
05 (MT05) Inspection System for cans. The MT05 version of the
FT-50 is equipped with the following:
• Solid State Detector or Scintillation Tube Detector
• Centerline Trigger
• High Resolution Encoder (required for variable speed
production lines)
The FT-50 provides high speed overfill or underfill fill level
container inspection. When a container fails inspection the FT-50
can signal a rejector to remove the defective container from the
production line.
Figure 1-1.
The FT-50 Fill Level Inspector.
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