Bulk Food X-Ray
The bulk food x-ray machine features a number of infeed options to accommodate different foods and process configurations. It delivers a robust construction that Eagle is famous for, with full sanitary wash-down available. It is available in both the legacy and PXT models for either lowest total-cost-of ownership (if you're trying to just check the X-ray box) or if you want to find everything the modern industry is capable of. The corresponding model is the bulk 540.
The bulk food x-ray machine system addresses the unique handling and inspection requirements posed by bulk flowing products to help food manufacturers comply with stringent HACCP protocols and food safety requirements. The machine’s unique cupped belt construction is ideal for the transport, containment, inspection and rejection of high-volume bulk product. This innovative belt design promotes uniform flow of product while reducing spillage and product loss. Built to operate in harsh wash down environments, the bulk food X-ray machine has been designed to exact industry standards available with either IP65 or IP69 ingress protection. Unobstructed sightlines and contoured surfaces minimize potential material harborage areas while ensuring fast and
convenient visual inspection. The entire machine can be disassembled by a single person in a matter of minutes for thorough sanitation and quickly reassembled to maximize production uptime. The X-ray equipment for bulk food is operator-friendly and comes with advanced imaging software that boosts product inspection capabilities. Commonly, many bulk applications present busy images that make contaminants difficult to locate. Eagle’s dual energy (branded MDX) methodology accurately discriminates materials by chemical composition delivering unparalleled detection performance for hard to find contaminants.
Features and Other Benefits:
- Sanitary construction minimizes harborage areas and reduces cleaning downtime.
- Easy belt removal for fast cleaning and maintenance for maximum uptime.
- Unique cupped belt design keeps product on the belt, promotes uniformity of flow and reduces spillage.
- CAT 3/PLd safety circuit with system status visualization standard.
- TraceServer™ option manages critical inspection data remotely on a PC or Network database.
Beam Geometry Diagram
Figure 1: Beam Geometry when using single lane flip-up or multi-lane flap reject mechanisms.
Figure 2: Beam Geometry when using the 20 lane air-blast reject mechanism for homogenous free flowing dry product only. Product depth must be 13mm (1/2”) or less.1
Specifications
| Model | Bulk Food X-Ray |
|---|---|
| Conveyor Width & Length |
598 mm x 1988 mm (23.5” x 78.3”) cupped belt conveyor
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| Line Height | 900 mm to 1400 mm, ±50 mm (35.4” to 55.1”, ±2”) |
| Conveyor Minimum & Maximum Speed Range | 24 to 42 meters per minute (78 to 140 FPM) with 0.8 mm single energy or 1.2 mm dual energy detectors; 24 to 60 meters per minute (78 to 200 FPM) when using 1.2 mm single enery detector2 |
| X-ray Power | 140kV @ 1mA (140W) standard, 70kV @ 2mA (140W), or 140kV @ 3.5mA (350W) optional |
| X-ray Type & Emissions | 24 to 42 meters per minute (78 to 140 FPM) with 0.8 mm single energy or 1.2 mm dual energy detectors; 24 to 60 meters per minute (78 to 200 FPM) when using 1.2 mm single enery detector2 |
| Detector Resolution | 0.8 mm, or 1.2 mm pitch single energy, or 1.2 mm pitch MDX™ dual energy detector |
| Display & Operating System | 15” TFT color touch screen, 250GB memory, Windows XP Embedded OS, Eagle SimulTask™ PRO imaging software |
| Safety | (2) E-Stops, LTO Main Disconnect, Category 3 (EN954), PLd (EN13849) safety circuit with system visualization via machine user interface |
| Communications | (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 mbps port, (1) RS232 serial port |
| I/O | (4) Input signals, (4) reject output signals, (5) output signals; 5 PLC monitoring signals for: reject detect, system processing, system calibrating, fault condition, x-rays on |
| Ingress Protection & Finish | IP65 Ingress Protection Standard; IP69 Ingress Protection Optional, type 304 stainless steel #4 finish enclosure surface finish less than 32u-inch RA |
| Operating Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 25% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing |
| Power Requirements: | 230 VAC, +10/-15%, single phase 50/60 Hz, 16A fused |
| System Cooling | IP65 - 8500 BTU air conditioner; IP69 option - water cooled; plant water supply ≥7.6LPM (≥2.0GPM), 13°C to 21°C (55°F to 70°F) required. |
| Air Requirements | Flap reject - 5.5 bar (80 psi), 3/8” (9.5 mm) line, dry & filtered air-blast reject1 - 5.5 bar (80 psi), 1” (25.4 mm) line, dry & filtered |
| Belt Specification | Blue homogeneous food-grade urethane non-wicking friction belt; product contact temperature range -29°C to 99°C (-20°F to 210°F); compliant with regulation 21CFR of the FDA, EC 1935/2004, & EU 10/2011 for transport of unpackaged foodstuffs |
| Reject | 24VDC signal only; single lane flip-up reject; 2, 4 or 8 lane flap reject; 20 lane air-blast reject¹ |
| Options & Accessories | MDX dual energy, TraceServer™ software, low air pressure sensor; general purpose water chiller (IP69 option only). |