Loose Meat X-Ray
The X-ray systems for inspecting raw, unpackaged meat use angled "arms" to shield users from X-rays without touching the meat. It is most popular for pre-processed fish and chicken because it does not measure fat content but is compatible with PXT for finding small bones that were not discoverable a few years ago. The unmatched performance and comprehensive hygienic features make the RMI models (400 & 540) from Eagle the industry's best solution for loose meat.
Food safety and retailer specifications demand precise contaminant and bone detection. The loose meat X-ray inspection system has been designed to meet strict industry standards required for machine construction and sanitation including ingress protection compliant with IP69 specifications. The innovative, inclined conveyor design of the loose meat model eliminates the need for radiation shielding curtains traditionally found in X-ray inspection systems. Since meat doesn’t come into contact with curtains, maintaining good hygiene is easier, reducing the time needed for sanitation. To help users clean the machine faster and more effectively, it reduces obstructed sightlines, uses contoured surfaces to prevent liquid pooling, and ensures welds, seams, and finishes are consistent with the rating needed.
To further simplify cleaning, the entire machine can be disassembled in a matter of minutes for thorough sanitation and quick reassembly to maximize production uptime. Easy and convenient to use, the system combines powerful image processing routines with simple touch screen operation to deliver maximum inspection results for hard to detect contaminants. Storing, viewing and transferring production information such as statistics, event logs, manually saved images and reject images to standard USB memory storage devices is also made easy.
Features and Other Benefits:
- Sanitary design thrives in harsh washdown meat and poultry operations with its robust construction designed to NAMI standards
- “No Curtain” design eliminates product contact for improved hygiene; machine disassembly and reassembly in minutes for fast sanitation cycles
- Superior image processing delivers unparalleled contaminant and bone detection
Beam Geometry Chart
| Beam Width | Max Product Height |
|---|---|
| 330 mm (12.99”) |
70 mm (2.75”) |
| 65 mm (14.37”) | 35 mm (1.375”) |
| 400 mm (15.75”) | BELT |
1 Speeds listed are for the maximum power settings for the listed generator. If either electrical voltage (kV) or electrical current (mA) are reduced a corresponding reduction in inspection speed will occur. Contact us for further details & assistance.
Specifications
| Model | Loose Meat X-ray |
|---|---|
| Conveyor Length & Aperture Opening |
2696 mm (106.1”) overall length; integrated 15 degree conveyor incline on entrance and exit; Aperture opening height: 70 mm (2.75”); See beam geometry diagram for exact inspection coverage
|
| Conveyor Line Heights | 686 mm (27”) to 1194 mm (47”); +/-50 mm; additional heights upon request |
| Conveyor Speed Range | 21 - 61 MPM (70 - 200 FPM) |
| X-ray Generator | 84kV @ 5mA maximum, adjustable to optimize inspection performance for each product set-up |
| X-ray Type & Emissions | Single beam; x-ray emissions <1 μS/hr; compliant to 21 CFR 1020.40, 21 CFR 179.21, EURATOM EU nationalized standards |
| Detector Resolution at Max Speeds1 | 0.4 mm, 0.4 mm high performance, 0.8 mm, or 1.2 mm pitch single energy detectors. Maximum speeds: 0.4 mm standard detector - 26 MPM (85 FPM); 0.4 mm high performance detector - 52 MPM (170 FPM); 0.8 mm & 1.2 mm detectors - 61 MPM (200 FPM)1 |
| Display & Operating System | 15” TFT color touch screen, 250GB memory, Windows Embedded 8 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 10/100/1000 mbps port, (1) RS232 serial port; (1) Ethernet-IP Fieldbus interface port optional |
| 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 | IP69 Ingress protection, type 304 stainless steel #4 finish enclosure, surface finish less than 32u-inch RA. Designed to NAMI Sanitary Standards; NSF / ANSI / 3A 14159-1 and 3 |
| 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 | Water cooled; plant water supply ≥7.6 LPM (≥2.0 GPM), 13°C to 21°C (55°F to 70°F) required |
| Air Requirements | Air not required for base system; optional reject systems may require 5.5 bar (80 psi), 3/8” (9.5 mm) line, dry & filtered air supply |
| 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 | 24 VDC signal only; retracting nose reject; other rejects available upon request |
| Options & Accessories | TraceServer™ software, Ethernet-IP Fieldbus interface, low air pressure sensor; general purpose water chiller |
| Remote Diagnostics | Radmin and TeamViewer service tools supplied as standard for remote machine diagnostics and product set-up services |