Metal Detector

Installation and Operating Instructions
Secus Series Metal Detector

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1 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 1

2 Remarks concerning the Operating Instructions ................................................. 6
2.1 To Which Devices Do These Operating Instructions Refer? ............................................. 6
2.2 Which Additional Documents Do You Require? .................................................................. 7
2.3 To Whom Do These Operating Instructions Apply? ............................................................ 7
2.4 What Do the Symbols and Signs in these Operating Instructions Mean? .................. 7
2.4.1 Warning Information ................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 Tips ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Information about Brand Names and Using "Free Software" ......................................... 8
2.5.1 Brand Names................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.2 "Free Software" .............................................................................................................................. 8
3 Important Safety Information .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Typical Dangers Related to the Metal Detector ................................................................ 10
3.2 Possible Property Damage ........................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Qualification of Personnel........................................................................................................ 14
3.5 Operator Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Intended Usage ............................................................................................................................ 16
4 Description of Performance and Functionality .................................................. 17
4.1 Available Configurations .......................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Schematic Overviews ................................................................................................................. 18
4.2.1 Secus-C Metal Detector ............................................................................................................ 18
4.2.2 Secus-D Metal Detector ............................................................................................................ 18
4.2.3 Secus-U Metal Detector ............................................................................................................ 19
4.3 Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Operation and Installation Options ....................................................................................... 21
4.4.1 "Manual Separation" Operating Mode ................................................................................. 21
4.4.2 "Automatic Separation" Operating Mode ........................................................................... 21
4.5 Additional Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 22
4.6 Optional Upgrades ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.7 The User Concept......................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Sensitivity of the Metal Detector........................................................................................... 24
4.9 Important Performance Limits ................................................................................................ 25
4.9.1 Metal-free Zone ........................................................................................................................... 26
4.9.2 Short Circuit Windings .............................................................................................................. 26
4.9.3 Learning the Product Effect .................................................................................................... 27
4.9.4 Detection Limits ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.9.5 Required Configuration for Determining the Conveyor Speed .................................... 28
4.9.6 Required Resolution for the Impulse Transmitter............................................................. 28
5 Equipment Supplied ............................................................................................... 30
6 Transporting the Metal Detector ......................................................................... 31
7 Delivery Check ......................................................................................................... 33
8 Metal Detector Installation ................................................................................... 34
8.1 Installation Requirements......................................................................................................... 34
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8.1.1 Selecting a Suitable Separation Method ............................................................................. 34

8.1.2 Selecting a Suitable Separator................................................................................................ 35
8.2 Disassembling and Reassembling the Secus-D .................................................................. 37
8.2.1 Disassembling, Installing, and Reassembling the Secus-D ............................................. 37
8.2.2 Adjusting the Secus-D ............................................................................................................... 39
8.3 Attaching the Metal Detector Housing to a Structural Frame..................................... 41
8.3.1 Installation Overview ................................................................................................................. 41
8.3.2 Required Installation Measures .............................................................................................. 42
8.4 Equipment Installation .............................................................................................................. 45
8.4.1 Overview of optional equipment that can be connected (conveyor belt used as an
example) ......................................................................................................................................... 47
8.4.2 Sensors for Product Synchronization ................................................................................... 47
8.4.3 Separator Installation ................................................................................................................ 48
8.4.4 Impulse Transmitter Installation............................................................................................. 48
8.4.5 Belt Motion Monitoring Installation ..................................................................................... 48
8.4.6 Collection Container Installation ........................................................................................... 48
8.4.7 Fill Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................... 49
8.4.8 Separation Monitoring Installation ....................................................................................... 49
8.4.9 External Rest Key Installation ................................................................................................. 49
8.5 Installing Suitable Covers ......................................................................................................... 50
8.6 Installing the Secus-T, Secus-E, Secus-EI, Secus-EU, or Secus-EUI ............................. 50
8.7 Daughter Board Installation .................................................................................................... 50
9 Connecting the Metal Detector............................................................................ 53
9.1 Metal Detector Cable Channels and Components ............................................................ 53
9.1.1 Cable Openings ............................................................................................................................ 53
9.1.2 Human Machine Interface (HMI) ........................................................................................... 53
9.1.3 Inputs and Outputs of IO_IO Module ................................................................................... 54
9.2 Connecting Actuators to Outputs.......................................................................................... 56
9.3 Connecting Sensors to Inputs ................................................................................................. 57
9.4 Compressed Air Connection ..................................................................................................... 60
9.4.1 Connecting Compressed Air to Optional Compressed Air Cooling .............................. 60
9.5 Connecting Several Metal Detectors to One Terminal .................................................... 61
9.6 Grounding the Metal Detector ............................................................................................... 64
9.7 Connecting the Power Supply................................................................................................. 64
10 Switching On the Metal Detector ........................................................................ 66
11 Learning Touchscreen Operation.......................................................................... 68
11.1 Overview of the user interface ............................................................................................... 68
11.1.1 Line/Product Area........................................................................................................................ 68
11.1.2 Status Display ............................................................................................................................... 69
11.1.3 User access area ........................................................................................................................... 69
11.1.4 Info line .......................................................................................................................................... 70
11.1.5 Operating panel and display field .......................................................................................... 70
11.1.6 Bar Diagram .................................................................................................................................. 71
11.1.7 Footer with Buttons ................................................................................................................... 71
11.2 Using the Touchscreen............................................................................................................... 71
11.2.1 Principles of Menu Navigation ............................................................................................... 72
11.2.2 Activating/Deactivating Options ............................................................................................ 72
11.2.3 Entering Text and Numbers ..................................................................................................... 73
11.2.4 Saving Entries ............................................................................................................................... 74
11.3 Menu Overview ............................................................................................................................ 75
11.3.1 Menu Overview of the Standard Display ............................................................................. 75
11.3.2 Menu Overview of Operator User Group ............................................................................. 75
11.3.3 Menu Overview of the Engineer User Group ..................................................................... 76
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11.3.4 Menu Overview of the Quality Manager User Group ...................................................... 77
11.3.5 Menu Overview of the Maintenance User Group ............................................................. 78
11.3.6 Menu Overview of the Administrator User Group............................................................ 79
12 Getting Started with the Metal Detector ........................................................... 80
12.1 Managing Users ........................................................................................................................... 80
12.1.1 Creating User Accounts ............................................................................................................. 81
12.1.2 Changing User Account Properties........................................................................................ 85
12.1.3 Deleting User Accounts ............................................................................................................. 86
12.1.4 Entering Common Settings for all New User Accounts .................................................. 86
12.2 Touchscreen Properties, Setting the Date/Time................................................................. 87
12.2.1 Adjust touchscreen ..................................................................................................................... 87
12.2.2 Enter date and time.................................................................................................................... 88
12.2.3 Displaying Version Numbers .................................................................................................... 88
12.3 Configuring System Settings ................................................................................................... 89
12.3.1 Configuring the User Interface ............................................................................................... 90
12.3.2 Configuring User Login, Message Displays, and Report Function ............................... 90
12.3.3 Releasing Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 91
12.3.4 Logging In Metal Detectors to the Terminal ...................................................................... 93
12.3.5 Saving All Entries in the "System Settings" Menu............................................................ 94
12.4 Configuring Detector Settings ................................................................................................ 94
12.4.1 Entering Metal Detector Type of Construction and Dimensions ................................. 96
12.4.2 Defining the Functional Scope of the Metal Detector.................................................... 96
12.4.3 Selecting Optional Upgrades ................................................................................................ 108
12.4.4 Assigning Inputs to the Connected Sensors .................................................................... 109
12.4.5 Assigning Outputs to Connected Actuators .................................................................... 112
12.4.6 Configuring Additional Interfaces ...................................................................................... 113
12.4.7 Fadeout Imperfection Configuration ................................................................................. 114
12.4.8 Configuring the Product Synchronization Sensor ......................................................... 114
12.4.9 Configuring Separation Monitoring................................................................................... 115
12.4.10 Configuring Belt Motion Monitoring ................................................................................ 118
12.4.11 Configuring Warning Message "W0020" (Accumulated Detection Messages)..... 118
12.4.12 Configuring Displacement and Separation ...................................................................... 120
12.4.13 Configuring Metal Detector Maintenance ....................................................................... 123
12.4.14 Saving All Entries in the "Detector Settings" Menu...................................................... 124
12.5 Configuring Messages ............................................................................................................. 124
12.6 Configuring Product Settings .............................................................................................. 126
12.6.1 Creating Product Data ............................................................................................................ 127
12.6.2 Learns product data automatically..................................................................................... 129
12.6.3 Entering product data manually ......................................................................................... 130
12.6.4 Changing Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 132
12.6.5 Changing the Product Description ..................................................................................... 132
12.6.6 Changing Transmitter and Receiver Properties .............................................................. 133
12.6.7 Changing Threshold Values for Sensitivity ....................................................................... 134
12.6.8 Changing Signal Strength Calculation .............................................................................. 135
12.6.9 Configuring Function Tests ................................................................................................... 136
12.6.10 Saving All Entries in the "Product Settings" Menu ....................................................... 140
12.7 Optimizing product data........................................................................................................ 141
12.8 Copying product data ............................................................................................................. 144
12.9 Deleting product data............................................................................................................. 146
13 Daily Operation ..................................................................................................... 148
13.1 Available Options without User Login ............................................................................... 148
13.1.1 Monitoring Operation ............................................................................................................. 148
13.1.2 Changing the Display .............................................................................................................. 149
13.1.3 Selecting Metal Detectors ..................................................................................................... 150
13.1.4 Changing the Language of the Standard Display .......................................................... 150
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13.2 User Login ................................................................................................................................... 151

13.2.1 Entering Passwords .................................................................................................................. 152
13.2.2 Changing Passwords ................................................................................................................ 153
13.2.3 Fingerprint Scanning............................................................................................................... 154
13.3 Operator main menu ............................................................................................................... 155
13.3.1 Selecting Product Data Profile for Use ............................................................................. 155
13.3.2 Starting/Stopping Batches .................................................................................................... 156
13.3.3 Learning Sudden Product Effect Changes ........................................................................ 157
13.3.4 Researching and Confirming Current Error, Warning, and Detection Messages . 159
13.3.5 Researching Past Error, Warning, and Detection Messages........................................ 159
13.3.6 Saving Data ................................................................................................................................ 161
13.4 Engineer main menu ............................................................................................................... 163
13.4.1 Displaying Reports ................................................................................................................... 163
13.4.2 Reset the Metal Counter ........................................................................................................ 165
13.4.3 Editing Settings......................................................................................................................... 166
13.4.4 Editing Product Data ............................................................................................................... 166
13.4.5 Displaying Lists .......................................................................................................................... 166
13.4.6 Saving Data ................................................................................................................................ 166
13.5 Quality Manager Main Menu ............................................................................................... 166
13.5.1 Displaying Statistics................................................................................................................. 166
13.5.2 Carrying out Function Tests .................................................................................................. 167
13.5.4 Displaying Lists .......................................................................................................................... 169
13.5.5 Reset the Metal Counter ........................................................................................................ 169
13.6 Maintenance main Menu....................................................................................................... 169
13.6.2 Analyzing Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................. 169
13.6.3 Diagnostic Terminal Options ................................................................................................. 171
13.6.4 Saving Data ................................................................................................................................ 172
13.6.5 Restoring Deleted Data .......................................................................................................... 172
13.7 Administrator Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 173
13.8 Logging Off ................................................................................................................................ 174
14 Cleaning the Touchscreen ...................................................................................176
15 Switching Off the Metal Detector ..................................................................... 178
16 Cleaning the Metal Detector Surface................................................................179
17 Taking the Metal Detector out of Commission ................................................180
18 Disposing of the Metal Detector or Parts Thereof .......................................... 181
19 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 182
19.1 Electromagnetic Interference............................................................................................... 182
19.2 Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................. 182
19.3 Faults, Possible Causes, and Solutions ............................................................................... 183
19.3.1 List of All Error Messages....................................................................................................... 184
19.3.2 List of All Warning Messages................................................................................................ 187
19.3.3 List of All Event messages...................................................................................................... 191
19.3.4 List of All Detection Messages ............................................................................................. 192
20 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 193
20.1 Available Configurations ....................................................................................................... 193
20.2 Properties and Performance Limits .................................................................................... 194
20.3 Connection Diagrams and Plug Assignments.................................................................. 194
20.3.1 IO_IO Module Connection Diagram ................................................................................... 195
20.3.2 HMI Module Connection Diagram ...................................................................................... 197
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20.3.3 Connecting Secus-E or Secus-EI to Secus-C or Secus-D ............................................. 198

20.3.4 Connecting Secus-EU or Secus-EUI to Secus-U ............................................................. 199
20.3.5 Connecting Secus-T to Secus-EI or Secus-EUI ................................................................ 200
20.3.6 Internal Connections of Secus-C......................................................................................... 201
20.3.7 Internal Connections of Secus-D ........................................................................................ 202
20.4 Secus-C ........................................................................................................................................ 203
20.4.1 Product Description ................................................................................................................. 203
20.4.2 Metal Detector Dimensions................................................................................................... 203
20.4.3 Shock Mount Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 203
20.4.4 Table of All Dimensions and Weights ................................................................................ 204
20.4.5 Metal-free Zone ........................................................................................................................ 204
20.4.6 Installation at Inclinations above 20°................................................................................ 205
20.5 Secus-D........................................................................................................................................ 206
20.5.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 206
20.5.4 Metal-free Zone ........................................................................................................................ 208
20.5.5 Installation at Inclinations above 20°................................................................................ 209
20.6 Secus-U........................................................................................................................................ 210
20.6.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 210
20.6.3 Shock Mount Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 210
20.6.5 Metal-free Zone ........................................................................................................................ 211
20.7 Secus-T, Secus-E, Secus-EI, Secus-EU, and Secus-EUI.................................................. 212
20.7.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 212
20.7.2 Weights........................................................................................................................................ 212
20.8 Fingerprint sensor .................................................................................................................... 213
20.8.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 213
20.8.2 Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 213
20.9 Installation Requirements...................................................................................................... 214
20.9.1 Selecting a Suitable Separation Method .......................................................................... 214
20.9.2 Selecting a Suitable Separator............................................................................................. 215
20.9.3 Attaching the Metal Detector Housing to a Structural Frame.................................. 216
20.9.4 Installation Overview .............................................................................................................. 217
20.9.5 Required Installation Measures ........................................................................................... 217
20.9.6 Equipment Installation ........................................................................................................... 221
20.9.7 Overview of equipment that can be connected (conveyor belt used as an
example) ...................................................................................................................................... 221
20.9.8 Sensor for Product Synchronization .................................................................................. 221
21 Spare Parts............................................................................................................. 223
22 Glossary .................................................................................................................. 225
23 Keyword Index ....................................................................................................... 229
24 Directory of All Text in the User Interface .......................................................233
25 Contact ................................................................................................................... 237
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2 Remarks concerning the Operating Instructions
2.1 To Which Devices Do These Operating Instructions Refer?
Device Function Figure

Secus-C Metal detector with rectangular aperture
(Compact) Also required:
• either Secus-T with Secus-EI
• or Secus-E
Secus-D Modular metal detector with rectangular

(Divisible) aperture
Also required:
• either Secus-T with Secus-EI
• or Secus-E
Secus-U Under-belt metal detector

(Under-belt) Also required:
• either Secus-T with Secus-EUI
• or Secus-EU
Secus-T Separate operator terminal without eval-
(Terminal) uation electronics
Also required:
• either Secus-EI with Secus–C
• or Secus-EI with Secus-D
• or Secus-EUI with Secus-U
Secus-E Separate operator terminal with evalua-
(Electronic) tion electronics
Also required:
• either Secus-D
• or Secus-C
Secus-EU Separate operator terminal with evalua-
(Electronic for tion electronics
Under-belt) Also required:
• Secus-U
Secus-EI Separate evaluation electronics
(Electronic Inter- Also required:
face)
• either Secus-T with Secus-C
• or Secus-T with Secus-D
Secus-EUI Separate evaluation electronics
(Electronic Inter- Also required:
face for Under-
• Secus-T with Secus-U
belt)
All metal detectors are available in different dimensions (see "Specifications" on page 193).
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2.2 Which Additional Documents Do You Require?

These operating instructions do not contain all information that is required for safe han-
dling of the metal detector. Please see the following additional documents:
• The supplied technical documentation, consisting of
- Operating instructions for any accompanying and pre-installed sensors, actuators,
software, and/or optional equipment
- Software for any accompanying optional equipment
- Operating instructions for the modules integrated into the metal detector
- Spare parts information
- Electronics documents
- Mechanics documents
- Test reports
- Certificates
• The instructions for the equipment and/or the complete machine in which the metal
detector is integrated, in particular the operating instructions for the conveyor system
that is used to transport products through the aperture or over the detection surface of
the metal detector
• General, national, and internal safety regulations for occupational safety and accident
prevention
• The General Terms and Conditions of Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG as
well as the manufacturer of any installed optional equipment
f You must read and understand these additional documents before you start up the
metal detector for the first time.
2.3 To Whom Do These Operating Instructions Apply?

• Operators/plant designers
• Shipper/transport personnel
• Fitters
• Operational personnel
- Operators
- Engineers
- Administrators
- Quality managers
- Maintenance staff
• Cleaning staff
2.4 What Do the Symbols and Signs in these Operating Instructions

Mean?
2.4.1 Warning Information

Warning information is included at the beginning of chapters or when there are actions to
be taken with possible hazards to personnel or property.
SIGNAL WORD
Type of danger
Consequences
f Danger prevention
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Meaning of Items in the Warning Information:
Item Meaning
Indicates a danger to life or risk of injury
Signal word Indicates the severity of the danger (see table at the bottom)
Type of danger Indicates the type and source of danger
Consequences Describes possible consequences if the warning information is not
followed
Danger preven- Indicates how you can avoid the danger. The measures for danger
tion prevention must be followed!
Meaning of Signal Words:
Signal word Meaning

Danger Indicates a danger that will lead to death or serious injury if the danger
is not prevented.
Warning Indicates a danger that could lead to death or serious injury if the dan-
ger is not prevented.
Caution Indicates a danger that could lead to minor to moderate injury if the
danger is not prevented.
Attention Indicates possible property damage. The environment, property, or the
metal detector itself could also be damaged if this danger is not pre-
vented.
Signal words may also appear in bold in the text to act as a reminder at this point regard-
ing a danger to personnel or property even though a warning was already provided at the
beginning of the chapter.
2.4.2 Tips
This symbol indicates a tip. Tips are important information providing additional
context. If they are followed, you can optimize the operational process.
2.5 Information about Brand Names and Using "Free Software"
2.5.1 Brand Names

Product and company names mentioned in these operating instructions may be trade-
marks or trade names registered to their respective owners.
2.5.2 "Free Software"

The firmware for the metal detector contains "free software" (freeware), which is licensed
as follows:
• GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2, June 1991
• GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) Version 2.1, February 1992
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This "free software" was developed by third parties, is copyrighted, and is provided free of
charge.
The license terms and conditions published by Free Software Foundation, Inc in English are
included in the delivery of the metal detector.
The source text of the conditions is integrated in the metal detector and can be found on
the accompanying CD-ROM.
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3 Important Safety Information
To prevent death, injuries, and damage to property:

f Please read these operating instructions – especially this chapter "Important Safety
Information" – before operating the metal detector.
f These operating instructions should be kept so that they are freely accessible to all
personnel who work with the metal detector.
f If these operating instructions are lost, a replacement document should be ordered (see
"Contact" on page 237).
f If the metal detector is transferred to a third party, then these operating instructions as
well as all accompanying documents should also be handed over.
3.1 Typical Dangers Related to the Metal Detector

To prevent death and injuries:
Carelessness When one of the monitoring functions of the metal detector discovers an error or a warn-
ing, the "Error" relay is switched on depending on the configuration.
f Before commissioning, determine which measures match the purpose of your metal
detector.
f Connect the "Error" relay so that
- it causes the conveyor belt to stop when switched, for example
- a superordinate control center is informed that the "Error" relay has switched
- personnel carry out suitable measures to resolve the error.
Personnel can be injured and the metal detector or property can be destroyed or damaged
if the metal detector is operated when there are obvious signs of damage.
f The metal detector should only be used when there are no visible signs of damage.
f The metal detector should only be used within the operating parameters that are listed
in the specifications (see "Specifications" on page 193).
f The function of the metal detector (see "Configuring Function Tests" on page 136)
should be tested before initial startup and then after the start of each shift or batch, or
product change.
The metal detection function will not work if the metal detector is operated using improp-
er settings. This can cause metal-contaminated products to get into the goods flow or
many products to be separated into the contaminated flow even though they have no
metal contamination.
f Follow the operating procedures in the given order.
f Following all safety instructions and safety markings on the metal detector.
Incorrect parameters can be caused by dirt build-up in the conveyor system. This may
cause metal-free products to be separated into the contaminated flow.
f The conveyor system should always be kept clean.
f Replace any damaged or worn components.
Heavy Weight
The metal detector is heavy (up to approx. 399 kg). If it is transported incorrectly, person-
nel can be killed or injured by its weight and property can be damaged. The metal detector
can be destroyed or damaged by improper transport.
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f The metal detector should always be transported in accordance with the description in
these operating instructions (see "Transporting the Metal Detector" on page 31).
Electromagnetic Al- The metal detector creates an electromagnetic alternating field both within its aperture as
ternating Field well as in the area around the metal detector. This generates a weak electric current in all
objects that enter this field. This current may interfere with active implants that are sensi-
tive to electromagnetic alternating fields.
f Take suitable measures to protect those persons with implants, including visitors and
external personnel. Suitable measures include the following:
- As the operator, request that your employers' liability insurance association or a com-
parable organization conduct field measurements on the metal detector. Determine
the safety distance and mark the areas accordingly with safety labels (see "Spare
Parts" on page 223).
- Stay up-to-date, e.g., through your employers' liability insurance association, with the
latest technology to assess possible interference with active and passive implants.
- Take the exposure of affected persons and the properties of the implant into account
when analyzing the measurement results. Observe the safety information in the in-
structions for the active implant or work with the implant manufacturer to assess
possible influences.
Electrical Current A short circuit may occur even though the metal detector is dustproof and protected
against water jets (protection class IP55: Secus-C/D/U; protection class IP65: Secus-
T/E/EI/EU/EUI). If a liquid impacts on the metal detector at high pressure or for several
minutes, the liquid may still soak into the metal detector. A short circuit can kill or injure
personnel, trigger a fire or explosion, or destroy the metal detector.
f The metal detector should be cleaned using a moist cloth or water jets according to
protection class IP55 or IP65.
f The metal detector should always be mounted using the supplied shock mounts.
f The metal detector should be grounded (see page 63).
f Never connect or disconnect cables under load.
f Disconnect the metal detector from the voltage supply and wait at least six minutes
before opening the metal detector.
Static Electricity When parts of the conveyor system become electrostatically charged when bulk products
rub against the down pipe of a chute system, this can build up an enormously high poten-
tial that can result in a voltage flashover. This can kill or injure personnel, trigger a fire
and explosion, as well as destroy the metal detector.
f You should ground the conveyor system and metal detector separately from each other
(neutral point grounding).
f If you are using a metal detector with a chute system, check regarding the integration
of a graphite down pipe lining, if necessary in consultation with Sartorius Mechatronics
C&D GmbH & Co. KG.
To prevent damage to the metal detector:

f If a graphite down pipe lining is in place, ground it so that pulsating discharges which
exceed the specifications in EN 61326, EN 61000-2 and EN 61000-6 can be diverted to a
central ground point independent of the frequency. In this case, short circuit windings
must not be allowed to form (see page 26).
3.2 Possible Property Damage

To prevent damage to the environment, metal detector and other material property:
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Strong external electromagnetic fields can destroy or damage the metal detector if the
External Magnetic metal detector is connected and in operation.
Fields f Disconnect all poles of the metal detector from the power supply as well as from all
connected sensors and actuators before welding in the environment of the metal detec-
tor.
External electromagnetic fields disrupt metal detection when the metal detector is in
operation.
f Keep the metal detector far away from
- motor drives, in particular variable-speed DC drives,
- AC drives with or without frequency converters
- and their supply lines.
f Always use shielded cables for motor and AC drives whose shielding is grounded on both
ends.
f Lay cables of all types far away from the metal detector.
If you nevertheless have to lay cable near the metal detector:
f Always lay these cables in the conveyor direction and never across it. Secure the cables
so that they cannot move or vibrate.
Environmental Effects
Environmental effects can lead to metal detection malfunction or false detection messag-
es. Metal detection malfunction can lead to metal-contaminated products getting into the
goods flow. False detection messages can lead to metal-free products being separated into
the contaminated flow.
A malfunction due to environmental effects are caused by:

• Short circuit windings (see "Short Circuit Windings" on page 26), e.g., from cables, the
conveyor system, or contact with wet hands
• Electrically conductive objects that move into the electromagnetic alternating field of
the metal detector (see "Metal-free Zone" on page 26), e.g., glasses, jewelry, wristwatch-
es, or hands of operating personnel, vibrating structures, loosely laid cables, or vibrating
metal surfaces.
• Disrupted power supply to the metal detector
• Welding work in the area around the metal detector
f Any short circuit windings should be eliminated.
f Always keep moving objects away from the metal-free zone.
f Only connect the metal detector to an uninterrupted power supply.
f Disconnect all poles of the metal detector from the power supply as well as from all
connected sensors and actuators before welding in the environment of the metal detec-
tor.
Unsuitable Installa- The metal detection function does not work if the metal detector or the conveyor system
tion Site are not installed correctly.
f The metal detector should be installed in a weather-protected location.
f Make sure that the metal detector is not exposed to heat sources from one side only so
that it distorts or deforms, e.g., sunlight. If hot products are being checked for metal
contamination, use a metal detector with compressed air cooling.
f Avoid transferring vibrations or shocks to the metal detector, e.g., from a separate or
fixed welded console or separate foundation. The metal detector should always be
mounted using shock mounts.
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f Make sure that the metal detector cannot move or slide relative to the conveyor system,
e.g., by securely anchoring the feet of the conveyor system.
f Make sure that metal objects of all kinds are located outside of the metal-free zone at
minimum (see "Metal-free Zone" on page 26). Objects made from un-magnetized stain-
less steel may be placed somewhat closer to the metal detector than magnetic steels or
stainless steels. Use pipes, brackets, hoses, etc. made from plastic instead of metal.
f Make sure that the conveyor system used for products as well as any running or bound-
ing boards can pass through the aperture without touching.
Calibration to the Different product properties and different operating requirements lead to different re-
Product Flow quirements for metal detection and the associated components (conveyor systems, separa-
tion methods). Safe and disruption-free metal detection can only take place when it has
been calibrated to your products and system, and specifications for the installation loca-
tion and installation conditions have been followed.
To integrate the metal detector into your system and specify the requirements:
f Read chapter "Installation Requirements" on page 34.
f We recommend that you contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG for con-
sultation regarding installation or to request a questionnaire (see page 237). This will
help you to develop an optimal utilization plan for your metal detector and ensure that
all components in your system are customized to each other.
3.3 Safety Equipment

The standard version of the metal detector comes without safety equipment. Before oper-
ating, you must ensure that the system in which the metal detector is installed is in com-
pliance with all applicable requirements regarding occupational safety and accident pre-
vention.
Emergency Stop In this regard, you must install an emergency stop switch or emergency shutdown switch
Switch that can stop the metal detector, conveyor system, and any installed separator at any time.
Covers In addition, you must install covers that prevent body parts from being drawn into rotat-
ing parts of the conveyor system or crushed by the separator.
f Check all safety equipment
- at the start of every work shift (for interrupted operation)
- once weekly (for continuous operation)
- after each maintenance session, inspection, or repair work carried out by you
f Check for:
- Proper condition
- Completeness
- Required position
- Secure attachment
- Required function
f Repair any defective safety equipment before putting the metal detector, conveyor
system, and separator into operation.
f Retrofit any missing safety equipment.
f Never start the metal detector, conveyor system or separator if safety equipment is
missing or defective.
f Safety equipment must never be changed, circumvented, or turned off.
f All covers removed for cleaning, maintenance, or repair work must be re-attached/re-
installed before the equipment is returned to operation.
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3.4 Qualification of Personnel
These operating instructions are designed for the following personnel groups:
System planners Persons who design the integration of the metal detector into a system or machine must
know the following:
• The system or machine in which the metal detector is to be integrated
• The products that are to be checked for metal contamination
• The performance limitations of the metal detector (see page 25).
These persons should carry out an inspection consultation or fill out a questionnaire with
Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG to define the installation location, the inte-
gration into the product flow and the suitable metal detector. This will help you to devel-
op an optimal utilization plan for your metal detector and ensure that all components in
your system are customized to each other.
Transport Personnel Personnel who transport the metal detector require experience and knowledge of how to
transport fragile and heavy loads, as well as a good three-dimensional sense of spatial
awareness. They must be familiar with the load bearing, stopping, carrying, and lifting
means and be trained in the safe use of lifting equipment and industrial trucks. They need
to be able to assess the tasks assigned to them, identify potential dangers caused by heavy
weight, and observe appropriate safety measures.
Personnel for Setup Personnel who assemble, start up, or maintain the metal detector require specialist electri-
and Maintenance cal engineering expertise as well as knowledge of the related technical terms. Therefore, it
is imperative that these tasks are only carried out by a qualified electrical engineer or with
instruction from a qualified electrical engineer who gives the person guidance and super-
vision.
An electrician is someone who can assess the tasks assigned to him, recognize possible
hazards from electricity and take appropriate safety measures based on his technical train-
ing, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of relevant regulations. An electrician
must follow relevant technical regulations – e.g., the five safety rules of electrical engi-
neering.
Monitoring and Op- All personnel who come into contact with the metal detector must be instructed about
erating Personnel the dangers of the device and the measures that must be taken during its use (see "Typical
Dangers Related to the Metal Detector" on page 10).
Personnel who work on the metal detector are divided into the following user groups:
• Operators
Personnel who are monitoring the metal detector either from a control room or directly
at the metal detector must be capable of interpreting any triggered messages and warn-
ings correctly and capable of taking appropriate action. For this purpose, they must be
trained by the system operator.
• Engineers
Personnel who customize the metal detector to the product flow and products to be
checked must be familiar with the system or machine in which the metal detector is in-
tegrated as well as the products that are to be checked for metal contamination. They
must also understand the functional principle of metal detection and know the perfor-
mance limits of the metal detector (see page 25).
• Quality managers
Personnel who are tasked by the operator with quality assurance must carry out func-
tion tests with the metal detector as well as generate reports like those described in
these operating instructions (see pages 166 to 169).
• Maintenance staff
see oben: "Personnel for Setup and Maintenance"
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• Administrators
Personnel who manage access to different functions of the metal detector and set up
user authorizations must define the responsibilities for the different activities for metal
detector use and ensure they are followed. If several persons work with the metal detec-
tor, administrators must design a detailed workstation allocation plan so that there are
no unclear responsibilities that would endanger user safety.
All other personnel who are in proximity to the metal detector, e.g., cleaning personnel,
must be able to see the touchscreen of the metal detector and read and understand the
information displayed. Cleaning personnel who clean the metal detector and its
touchscreen must be properly trained in correct cleaning procedures and be able to tem-
porarily deactivate the touchscreen (see "Cleaning the Touchscreen" on page 176).
3.5 Operator Responsibilities

The metal detector and the conveyor system may only be put into operation after it has
been determined that the machine or system in which the metal detector and conveyor
system is integrated corresponds to all applicable regulations, safety measures and stand-
ards for the application.
This includes the following responsibilities in particular:
Training of Personnel f Provide regular training for your personnel to ensure safe operation. In this regard, you
must be aware of and apply the regulations regarding accident prevention and occupa-
tional safety.
EMC Requirements Make sure that all regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are always
followed. In this regard, the metal detector and conveyor system must be grounded sepa-
rately from each other via a neutral point as described in chapter "Grounding the Metal
Detector" on page 63.
Electrical Safety f Ensure that the metal detector and conveyor system
Responsibilities - are operated in accordance with electrical engineering regulations,
- are checked on a regular basis to ensure they are in good working order and any de-
fect found is immediately corrected. If this causes an immediate hazard, you must en-
sure that the electrical machinery or electrical equipment is not used while in a defec-
tive state.
Limiting Access f Limit access to the metal detector to persons who are properly trained in its use. In this
regard, you must define the responsibilities for the various functions of the metal detec-
tor.
Maintain in Safe f Ensure that
Condition - the metal detector is only used for its intended purpose (see "Intended Usage" on page
16),
- the metal detector is constantly monitored and that proper action is taken regarding
any messages and warnings triggered by the metal detector
- immediate action is taken to correct errors or disruptions
- all safety equipment are fully functional at all times
- the safety labels on the metal detector are present and intact and remain legible for
the entire time the metal detector is used.
Provision of Personal f If the products being checked are the source of certain hazards (e.g., high temperature),
Protective Equipment you must select and provide suitable personal protective equipment. You must attached
mandatory signs to the metal detector regarding the use of personal protective equip-
ment. You must train personnel in the proper use of personal protective equipment.
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3.6 Intended Usage

The metal detector is a component that is designed to be integrated into a machine or
system in an industrial environment. It is used to detect metal contaminants in products
with the dimensions and weights listed in the specifications of the order sheet. To do this,
the products must be moved through the metal detector without touching it via a suitable
conveyor system.
Sensors may be connected to the metal detector that synchronize metal-contaminated
products using a detection message or monitor the goods or contaminated flow. You can
also connect actuators that are used to separate metal-contaminated products, for exam-
ple.
You must install, set up and operate the metal detector and conveyor system as described
in these operating instructions so that the metal detection function works within the
detection limits (see page 27).
Intended use also means that these operating instructions – especially this chapter "Im-
portant Safety Information" starting on page 10 – have been read carefully and in their
entirety.
The metal detector or conveyor system may never:
• be used to transport persons or animals
• be used to check products with different dimensions or weights as those stipulated in
the specifications of the order sheet
• be changed or modified – either mechanically or electrically
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4 Description of Performance and Functionality
4.1 Available Configurations

Secus-E Separate operator Secus-E Secus-C
(Electronic) terminal with eval-
uation electronics
Secus--C Metal detector
(Compact) max. 10 m
Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EI max. 4 x Secus-C

(Terminal) terminal
Secus-EI Separate evaluation
(Electronic electronics (max. 4
Interface) x in series)
Secus--C Metal detector
(Compact) (max. 4 x in series) max. 100 m max. 10 m
Secus-E Separate operator Secus-E Secus-D

uation electronics
Secus-D Metal detector
(Divisible) max. 10 m
Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EI max. 4 x Secus-D

(Terminal) terminal
(Divisible) (max. 4 x in series) max. 100 m max. 10 m
Secus-EU Separate operator Secus-EU Secus-U
(Electronic for terminal with eval-
Under-belt) uation electronics
Secus-U Under-belt metal
(Under-belt) detector max. 100 m
Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EUI max. 4 x Secus-U

(Terminal) terminal
Secus-EU Separate evaluation
(Electronic for electronics (max. 4
Under-belt) x in series)
(Under-belt) detector (max. 4 x max. 100 m max. 100 m
in series)
All metal detectors are available in different dimensions (see "Specifications" on page 193).
Please note the max. cable lengths between the individual devices.
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4.2 Schematic Overviews
4.2.1 Secus-C Metal Detector
3 2
1 Cable channels 3 Shock mounts

2 Manufacturer's ID label 4 Aperture
(or at a similar position)
4.2.2 Secus-D Metal Detector

1
2
10
2
9 1
3
8
4
5
6
3
1 Transition panel 6 Shock mounts

2 Transport loop 7 Lower box
3 Slotted hole for fixing screws 8 Aperture
(electrically conductive connection) 9 Indicator arrows
4 Manufacturer's ID label (for maximum conveyor width)
(or at a similar position) 10 Upper box
5 Cable channels (with transition panels welded to it)
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4.2.3 Secus-U Metal Detector
1
2
2
5
4
1 Detection surface made of hard PVC 4 Manufacturer's ID label

2 Indicator arrows (or at a similar position)
(for maximum conveyor width) 5 Shock mounts
3 Cable channels
4.3 Optional Equipment

You can mount optional equipment to the structural frame of the metal detector. For
more information about optional equipment, please see the assembly and operating in-
structions for the optional equipment.
Optional Equipment Function/Possible Components

Impulse transmitter The impulse transmitter sends impulses proportional to the
paths to determine the speed of the conveyor belt or con-
veyor chain. In this way, the metal detector can also correctly
synchronize the separator with metal-contaminated products
for variable conveyor belt speeds.
Product synchronizati- The synchronization of signals with products is carried out
on equipment via a sensor: the metal detector registers the exact position
via the sensor when a product passes through the aperture
and assigns a detection message to a product.
The following sensor is available:
• Light barrier
Separator Separators are actuators that automatically remove products
from the product flow.
The following separators are available:
• Blower device
• Pusher
• Swivel arm
• Belt stoppage
Separation monitoring Separation monitoring ensures that a separator functions
properly so that no metal-contaminated product gets into
the goods flow and no non-contaminated product gets into
The following sensors are available:
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• Contact switch
• Light barrier in the goods flow
• Light barrier in the contaminated flow
Collection container Collection containers collect the products sorted by the sepa-
rator.
Lockable collection Collection containers are also available in a lockable version.
container
Fill sensor Fill sensors output a signal for the fill height of the collection
container. As soon as a critical fill height is reached, the fill
sensor outputs a signal to request that the container be
emptied.
The following sensor is available:
• Light barrier
Signal transmitter A signal transmitter outputs an optical or acoustical signal
when there is a detection message.
The following signal transmitters are available:
• Signal lamp
• Buzzer/horn
Reset key Displayed error messages must be confirmed after the cause
has been corrected. The confirmation of warning or detection
messages can be configured.
You can use an external Reset key to confirm all outstanding
error, warning and detection messages.
Safety equipment Safety equipment such as covers are used for occupational
safety. They minimize the risk of injuries and protect the
metal detector and its environment from damage.
Touchscreen cover The polycarbonate cover protects the touchscreen.
Reduced metal-free Some metal detector versions require a smaller metal-free
zone zone thus reducing the sensitivity of the metal detector.
For Secus-C/D/U, you can reduce the metal-free zone by ac-
tivating the "Suppress rotating symmetrical disruptions" op-
tion.
Possible reductions:
• For iron (Fe) before and behind the metal detector 1.6 x C
instead of 2 x C
• For steel (VA) before and behind the metal detector 1.2 x C
instead of 1.5 x C
Compressed air cooling If you are moving hot products through the metal detector,
it can heat up so much that it is warped or damaged. For this
reason, metal detectors are available with integrated com-
pressed air cooling for use with hot products.
Expanded number of You can upgrade the internal memory of all metal detectors
products from 50 to more than 200 product data profiles.
Fingerprint sensor You can connect a fingerprint sensor to simplify and speed
up the user authentication process.
Signal lamp The signal lamp can be ordered in a single color or with mul-
tiple colors. Information on connecting the lamp and the
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meaning of the individual colors can be found in the associ-
ated cable diagram.
4.4 Operation and Installation Options
You can use the metal detector in one of two different operating modes in the product
flow:
1st "Manual separation" operating mode
2nd "Automatic separation" operating mode
4.4.1 "Manual Separation" Operating Mode

As soon as the metal detector picks up a metal signal, the conveyor system should stop so
that the metal-contaminated product can be manually removed from the conveyor system.
To enable this, you must
• connect the "metal" output on the control unit of the conveyor system so that the con-
veyor stops when this output is switched.
The "Metal" output is the output that you assigned the "Separate metal"
function as described in chapter "Assigning Outputs to Connected Actuators"
on page 112.
• The external confirmation function for the detection message should be configured so
that it triggers the conveyor system to start up again.
You can also connect a signal transmitter (light or horn) to provide a more vivid signal for
the detection message.
4.4.2 "Automatic Separation" Operating Mode

As soon as the metal detector picks up a metal signal, it sends a signal to the separator
that is located behind the metal detector in the product flow.
The following equipment are required for this operating mode:

• If individual goods are being checked, you will require a sensor for product synchroniza-
tion (e.g., a light barrier). This will synchronize a metal signal with the associated metal-
contaminated product.
• You require a separator to separate a metal-contaminated product to the contaminated
flow. There are different separators available that are suitable for various conveyor sys-
tems and products (see "Selecting a Suitable Separator" on page 35).
• If you are using a conveyor system with a variable conveyor speed, the shift and/or
separation time can vary. Therefore, you require an impulse transmitter that creates im-
pulses proportional to the paths.
The following equipment is recommended for product separation monitoring (see

"Optional Upgrades" on page 22):
• You can use a separator with end position sensors and connect this to the metal detec-
tor so that it can receive a message regarding successful separation as well as a warning
message in case of separation malfunction.
• You can install sensors for goods flow or contaminated flow monitoring and connect to
the metal detector so that warning messages can be triggered in case of separation mal-
function.
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• If individual goods are being monitored, you can install a collection container for sepa-
rated products and equip it with a fill sensor. You can connect the fill sensor to the
metal detector so that a warning message can be triggered when the collection contain-
er is full or the conveyor system can be halted.
The following settings must be made and correctly configured in the "Detector settings"
menu in order for the separator to correctly separate metal-contaminated products:
• Displacement time or path
• Separator delay time
• Separation time or path
• Optional separation time
• Separation control type
• Other settings depend on the product type
For details see "Configuring Detector Settings" on page 94
4.5 Additional Interfaces

You can retrofit interfaces for the metal detector. To do this, you need to install and con-
nect a daughter board to the IO_IO module in the terminal (see page 50).
The following daughter boards, e.g., for connection to process management software in a
control room, will be available in the future:
• RS-232/RS-422
• Profibus
4.6 Optional Upgrades

Optional functional upgrades can be retrofitted.
1 Separation monitoring
The metal detector processes signals from two proximity sensors and sends them to a
pneumatic separator.
2 Fill level monitoring
The metal detector processes signals from a fill level sensor (e.g., light barrier or float)
in the collection container for separated products.
3 Expanded number of products
Up to 50 product data profiles can be saved in the internal memory of the metal de-
tector. This memory can be upgraded to store up to 200 product data profiles.
4 Air pressure monitoring
If using a metal detector with compressed air cooling, air pressure monitoring can be
fitted, which triggers an error message and can switch the "Error" relay if the air pres-
sure drops.
5 XML-Client
Metal detector data exchange via the RJ45 interface to the HMI module.
6 XML-Server
Metal detector data exchange via the RJ45 interface to the HMI module.
7 USB print
Output of reports via the USB interface.
8 Sartorius ProControl for Windows (SPCfWin)
Remote control of metal detector using SPCfWin via the RJ45 interface.
9 Sartorius ProControl SPC@Inline
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Remote control of metal detector using SPC@Inline software via the TCP/IP interface.
10 Profibus interface
Metal detector data exchange via the Profibus interface.
11 Fingerprint sensor
Allows users to log in using their fingers via a fingerprint sensor.
12 External product selection
Metal detector data exchange via the RS-232 interface to the HMI module, specially
for remote selection of product data profiles.
4.7 The User Concept

Different tasks are carried out via the metal detector. These tasks are linked to specific
user groups:
• Operators
• Engineers
• Administrators
These user groups have different rights.
User Group Rights Page

Everyone Monitoring the metal detector 148
Switching the display (bar diagram or graphic) 149
Selecting one of the connected metal detectors 150
Changing the language of the standard display 150
Locking the touchscreen (e.g., for cleaning) 176
Operators Adjusting the touchscreen 87
Setting the date and time 88
Selecting or 155
changing product data or batch 156
Learning product effects that changed suddenly 157
Correcting and resetting reported errors 159
Accessing reports with messages 159
Saving metal detector data to external storage media 161
Engineers Accessing the "Detector Settings" menu 94
Defining the functional scope of the metal detector 96
Expanding the functional scope of the metal detector 108
Configuring the connected sensors 109
Configuring the connected actuators 112
Configuring additional interfaces 113
Configuring product synchronization 114
Configuring separation monitoring 115
Configuring belt motion monitoring 118
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User Group Rights Page

Configuring the error message for frequent detection mes- 118
sages
Configuring the displacement and separation 120
Configuring metal detector maintenance 123
Accessing the "System Settings" menu 89
Setting up the touchscreen user interface 90
Configuring the user logoff and message displays 90
Releasing interfaces 91
Logging in connected metal detectors at the terminal 93
Accessing the "Product Settings" menu 126
Creating product data 127
Learns product data automatically 129
Entering product data manually 130
Configuring function tests 136
Optimizing product data 141
Copying product data 144
Deleting product data 146
Configuring, reading, resetting messages, warnings, reports, 163
and statistics
Displaying lists 166
Statistics 166
Quality ma- Carrying out function tests 167
nagers
Displaying reports 169
Displaying lists 169
Maintenance Analyzing the inputs and outputs of the metal detector 169
staff
Restoring deleted data 171
Replacing the battery 182
Administra- Creating user accounts 81

tors
Changing user accounts 85
Deleting user accounts 86
Configuring the properties of all user accounts 86
Create a user account for each person who works with the metal detector and assigning
this account the rights of one or more user groups.
4.8 Sensitivity of the Metal Detector

The metal detector has a round or rectangular aperture. The sensitivity for metal contami-
nations
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• is highest on the edge of the aperture

• is lowest in the center of the aperture
The metal detector only detects metal contaminations when they are moving
in the aperture of the metal detector.
The sensitivity can be specified using metal test pieces.
There are different types of sensitivity:

Base Sensitivity The base sensitivity of a metal detector is the maximum sensitivity that can be reached
under isolation from all ambient interferences. The verification of base sensitivity is pro-
vided in a setting defined for the metal detector type.
Base sensitivity must be greater than or equal to the operating sensitivity or product sen-
sitivity.
Operating Sensitivity The operating sensitivity of a metal detector is the maximum sensitivity that can be
reached taking into consideration all possible sources of interference. Sources of interfe-
rence include, among others:
• The conveyor system, e.g., due to soiling of the conveyor belt
• Metal parts in proximity to the metal detector
• Short circuit windings in proximity to the metal detector
• Static charges and/or discharges
• Magnetic fields that result from an improperly connected frequency converter or other
metal detectors using the same transmission frequency as well as their harmonics.
The operating sensitivity is lower than the base sensitivity.
Product Sensitivity The product sensitivity is the maximum sensitivity that can be reached for a metal con-
tamination that can be detected at any point in the product.
It depends on:
• The product effect
• The product quantity that is simultaneously right in front of and behind as well as with-
in the aperture.
• The composition of the product
• The type of product conveyance
The product sensitivity is identical to or lower than the base sensitivity.
4.9 Important Performance Limits

You must understand the following performance limits in order to be able to operate the
metal detector successfully:
• You must maintain a metal-free zone around the metal detector (see next section).
• Short circuit windings must be avoided in proximity to the metal detector (see "Short
Circuit Windings" on page 26).
• Product effects trigger a metal detection signal in the metal detector and, therefore,
must be learned (see "Learning the Product Effect" on page 27).
• The metal detector has detection limits (see "Detection Limits" on page 27).
• The metal detector must be connected and configured in such a way that it can calcu-
late the actual conveyor speed at any time (see "Required Configuration for Determining
the Conveyor Speed" on page 28).
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• The impulse transmitter resolution must be sufficient for the timely coordination of the
separation process (see "Required Resolution for the Impulse Transmitter" on page 28).
4.9.1 Metal-free Zone

The metal detector creates an electromagnetic alternating field both within its aperture as
well as in the area around the metal detector. If this electromagnetic alternating field is
disrupted by so-called passive field interference factors, the sensitivity for metal detection
is lowered or false detection messages are triggered. Therefore, you must maintain an area
around the metal detector that is free of moving objects. This area is called a "metal-free
zone."
Typical passive field interference factors include:
• large metal parts such as enclosures, frames or tables
• moving metal parts such as vibrating structures or bolted fittings of the conveyor sys-
tem, especially the cross connections of the structural frame
• metal objects that are carried by personnel (keys, glasses, jewelry, cell phones, etc.)
The size of the metal-free zone depends on the shape and size of the metal detector aper-
ture as well as the type of metal (see "Installation Requirements" on page 214).
f You should try and keep the metal-free zone as large as possible.
f Maintain the following dimensions for the metal-free zone in front of and behind the
metal detector in the conveyor direction:
- if the conveyor system has stainless steel equipment, 3 times the aperture height
- if the conveyor system has steel equipment, 4 times the aperture height
f Maintain the following dimensions for the metal-free zone to the left and right of the
metal detector as well as below and above the metal detector in the conveyor direction:
- independent of the material of the conveyor system, 1 time the aperture height
This does not include the structural frame (not the cross connections within this structure)
and any included metal detector console.
If the "metal-free zone" cannot be maintained at the site of installation due

to space conditions, then this will decrease the sensitivity of the metal detec-
tor.
Active field interference factors, such as electric cables or motors that generate an elec-
tromagnetic alternating field themselves, can also lead to interference if they are located
far outside of the metal-free zone.
4.9.2 Short Circuit Windings

The electromagnetic alternating field of the metal detector induces electric currents in all
objects. These currents themselves generate electromagnetic alternating fields that are
opposite to those of the metal detector. When coil, loop, or ring-shaped wires are laid in
the electromagnetic alternating field of the metal detector, then these effects are espe-
cially pronounced. This lowers the sensitivity of metal detection considerably. For this
reason, short circuit windings must be avoided at all costs.
Typical causes of short circuit windings include:
• Ring-shaped structural frame elements of the conveyor system
• Laid cable that is looped or coiled
• Cable laid around the metal detector
You can avoid short circuit windings by using uniformly-welded connections or isolators
such as PVC plates, plastic nuts, or insulation sleeves that are screwed on in-between (for
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details see "Insulation Examples" on page 44). Required cables must be laid directly away
from the metal detector so that no loops or coils form. If required, shorten the required
cables to a min. length.
4.9.3 Learning the Product Effect

The metal detector detects all materials that disrupts its electromagnetic alternating field
whether through field displacement or field concentration. Products that you want to
check for metal contamination cause a "product effect."
Among other things, products cause a product effect when:
• they are moist
• they are packaged in an electrically conductive packaging such as metal foil
• their packaging is printed with an electrically conductive color
The metal detector must first learn this product effect, which triggers a much stronger
signal than metal contamination, before it can detect metal contamination in products.
4.9.4 Detection Limits

The ability to detect metal contamination depends on the following factors:
• Metal Type
• Shape of Metal Piece
• Orientation of the metal piece in the aperture
• For metal detectors with apertures: the distance of the metal contamination from the
edge of the aperture
For under-belt metal detectors: the distance of the metal contamination from the de-
tection surface
Metal Type
Different metals have different phase positions depending on the transmission frequency
of the metal detector. Metal contaminations from iron or magnetic stainless steel such as
WNr. 1.4034 (X46Cr13) and/or AISI 420 have different phase positions than metal contam-
inations from non-ferrous metals (Al, Ms, Br) or non-magnetic stainless steel [VA, e.g.,
WNr. 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10) and/or AISI 304 (V2A)].
Shape of Metal Piece The ability to detect non-spherical-shaped metal contaminations depends on their orien-
tation when passing through the metal detector.
The following table shows the ability to detect wires according to the metal type and the
orientation of the wire through the aperture of the metal detector.
Orientation of the Wire in Re- Iron (Fe) Stainless Non-ferrous

1 lation to the Conveyor Direction Steel (VA) Metal
3 2
diagonal (1) poor good good
upright (2) poor good good
lengthwise (3) good poor poor
Non-uniform metal pieces, which can occur in many different forms, e.g., metal cuttings,
are the most difficult to detect.
Distance to aperture For metal detectors with apertures:
edge or detection The sensitivity within the aperture decreases from the edge to the center. The closer to the
surface edge of the aperture the metal contamination is transported, the more easily the contam-
ination will be detected.
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For under-belt metal detectors:

The closer to the detection surface the metal contamination is transported, the more sen-
sitive the detection. The closer over the detection surface the metal contamination is
transported, the more easily the contamination will be detected.
4.9.5 Required Configuration for Determining the Conveyor Speed

The metal detector must be connected and configured in such a way that it can calculate
the actual conveyor speed at any time. The following options are provided for this pur-
pose.
If the conveyor system runs continuously at a constant conveyor speed:

f Do not install any impulse transmitter.
f Deactivate the optional extended function in the "Detector Settings" menu (see
page 108).
f In the "Detector Settings" menu under fields "Type of displacement" and "Type of sepa-
ration," select "Time" for each and enter the time between detection and separation at a
constant conveyor speed (see page 120).
If the conveyor system runs at a product-dependent conveyor speed:

f Do not install any impulse transmitter.
f Deactivate the optional extended function in the "Detector Settings" menu (see
page 108).
f Enter the product-dependent conveyor speed in field "Constant product speed" in the
product description (see page 132).
If the conveyor system runs at a variable conveyor speed:

f Install an impulse transmitter that generates impulses proportional to the path (see
page 48).
f Activate the optional extended function "Sensor for impulse transmitter" (see page 108).
f In the "Detector Settings" menu, enter the number of path-proportional impulses per
conveyor meter in the "Pulser setting" field (see page 118).
If the metal detector does not know the current conveyor speed, it cannot synchronize the
separator with a metal-contaminated product, cannot optimize the filters for signal pro-
cessing, and cannot correctly learn in the product effect.
4.9.6 Required Resolution for the Impulse Transmitter

The impulse transmitter must provide the correct number of impulses per conveyor path or
per conveyor time as specified in the following.
f Ensure that the timed resolution of the impulse transmitter is suitable for the required
movement and separation accuracy (cf. "Configuring Displacement and Separation " on
page 120).
To achieve an accuracy of 1 cm for the movement, for example, the impulse transmitter
must provide at least one impulse for this distance. Its timed resolution must therefore
be at least one impulse per centimeter of conveyor path (corresponding to 100/m).
f Ensure that the impulse transmitter still generates at least one impulse per second at the
lowest conveyor speed that can be configured.
This enables the metal detector to detect even this slow conveyor speed and does not
impede any separations. At less than one impulse per second, the metal detector as-
sumes that the conveyor system has been stopped, Separation of metal-contaminated
products is stopped during this time. Only once there is at least one impulse per second
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does the metal detector assume that the conveyor system is running again and allows
separation to take place.
f Ensure that the impulse transmitter generates no more than 200 impulses per second at
the highest conveyor speed that can be configured.
f Ensure that the impulse duration and the interval between two impulses is at least 2 ms.
f Ensure that the option "Sensor for belt start/stop" is activated in order to monitor
whether the impulse transmitter is still running properly.
The metal detector outputs a warning message if it receives conflicting signals over
more than 10 seconds via the inputs "Sensor for belt start/stop" and "Sensor for impulse
transmitter."
Example of Conflicting Signals
Less than one impulse per second is generated at input "Sensor for impulse
transmitter," so that the metal detector assumes that the conveyor has
stopped, but input "Sensor for belt start/stop" does not report any such stop.
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5 Equipment Supplied
5 Equipment Supplied
The following are provided:

1 Secus metal detector
1 test report
1 order sheet with product dimensions and weight
1 operating manual with CD-ROM
1 circuit diagram
1 CE Declaration of Conformity
1 CD-ROM, including the licensing terms and conditions for Free Software Foundation, Inc.
Optionally:
"Prohibition for people with pacemakers" sticker, with instructions
CD-ROM for optional software
Operating instructions for optional equipment
If a Secus-D metal detector was ordered, a short connection cable for connecting a Secus-
E or Secus-El is also supplied, which will be required when adjusting the upper box.
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6 Transporting the Metal Detector
WARNING
Danger to life due to loads tipping or falling over

The metal detector and any supplied conveyor belt are very heavy (see "Specifications"
starting on page 193). If the metal detector and/or conveyor system should tip over or fall
from a crane or lifting equipment, personnel may be injured or killed and property de-
stroyed or damaged.
f Always transport the metal detector and any supplied conveyor belt in an upright posi-
tion and using lifting equipment with sufficient load capacity.
f Secure the metal detector and any supplied conveyor belt against tipping over before
transport.
f Never stand under suspended loads.
f Observe the metal detector's center of gravity (depending on metal detector version
and any available conveyor belt) when moving or transporting the metal detector.
ATTENTION
The metal detector could be damaged by improper transport
Metal detectors have antennas that are sensitive and can be damaged if the metal detec-
tor is twisted, bent, or shaken. Heat exposure or water that gets into the equipment can
also damage the antennas.
f Secure the metal detector and any supplied conveyor belt against tipping over or fall-
ing during transport.
f Load handling devices should only be inserted or attached under the metal detector
and never through the aperture of a metal detector.
f Transport the metal detector while taking into consideration the center of gravity on its
feet (depending on the metal detector version and any supplied conveyor belt).
f Protect the shock mounts during transport. Do not park the metal detector directly on
the shock mounts.
f Only set up the metal detector on a level and firm surface.
f Protect the metal detector against heat, water, and sudden temperature changes during
transport. The metal detector may only be transported within the temperature range
and relative humidity listed in the Specifications (see page 193).
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Secus-C
Secus-D
Secus-D Upper Box
22 Ø
Secus-U
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7 Delivery Check
7 Delivery Check
ATTENTION
Forfeiture of the claim to compensation for damages
If you do not document and point out possible transport damage immediately upon deliv-
ery, you may incur high costs.
f Inspect the packaging and metal detector for any visible transport damage immediately
upon delivery and in the presence of the shipper.
f Report any hidden damage that you do not immediately detect within six days after
delivery.
f Make sure that the shipper parks the metal detector in a protected location that is:
- capable of bearing the weight
- even
- horizontal
- dry
- within the permitted storage temperature range
- protected from one-sided heat exposure
f Check the delivery packaging.
- Is the packaging incomplete?
- Is the packaging damaged?
- Have foreign objects or water made their way into the interior of the packaging?
f Remove the packaging.
f Make sure that the shipment is complete. Are parts missing?
- See the chapter "Equipment Supplied."
- Is the product test report included?
- Have parts come loose from the metal detector?
- Is the metal detector wet?
- Is there any obvious damage to the metal detector, e.g., twisting, dents, burns, or
breaks?
When you notice any damage:
f Show the damage to the shipper.
f List any damage in the bill of lading and have the shipper countersign this entry.
f Create a damage log and send a copy of this to the shipper and to Sartorius Mechatron-
ics C&D GmbH & Co. KG.
f Report any heavy damage to the metal detector such as theft, fire or destruction of
property to the police.
f Submit your claims to the shipping company.
The shipping company's insurance should pay for the reported damages.
f Do not attempt to repair the damage, but do prevent the damage from getting worse
until you receive notification from the shipper or their insurance company.
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8 Metal Detector Installation
If you order a metal detector with conveyor system from Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG, the metal detector is already pre-installed and connected. The metal
detector software is also pre-configured.
ATTENTION
Short circuit from condensing moisture
If the metal detector is brought from a warm environment to a cool environment, the
humidity can condense inside it and cause a short circuit.
f Allow the metal detector to acclimatize for at least 24 hours before you put it into
operation.
8.1 Installation Requirements

ATTENTION
Malfunction or loss of metal detector sensitivity
Moving metal parts, electromagnetic fields, vibrations, and one-sided heat exposure can
disrupt the function of the metal detector and can also lead to a complete malfunction of
the metal detector.
The basic sensitivity of the metal detector can only be achieved if the metal detector has
been properly installed.
f Please make sure that all conditions for installation described in this chapter ("Installa-
tion Requirements") are fulfilled.
We recommend that you contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co.
KG for consultation regarding installation or to request a questionnaire (see
page 237). This will help you to develop an optimal utilization plan for your
metal detector and ensure that all components in your system are custom-
ized to each other.
8.1.1 Selecting a Suitable Separation Method

Should the separation of metal-contaminated products take place manually or automati-
cally? Special precautions must be taken depending on the separation method selected.
Manual Separation If you want to manually remove metal-contaminated products from the conveyor system,
you must implement a reset function that both stops and re-starts the conveyor system
when metal is detected.
Please observe the following:

f The metal detector must be set up so that the area behind the metal detector and the
reset key are easily and safely accessible to the operator.
f The metal detector must be far enough away from the discharge point where products
are moved from the product flow to the goods flow. This ensures that contaminated
products are separated from non-contaminated products in the goods flow when the
conveyor system ends.
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f The conveyor speed must also be taken into account when dimensioning the spacing
between the metal detector and the discharge point. This speed can vary depending on
the product load.
f You must also take into account the space for the installation of any optional equip-
ment (e.g., external reset key).
f There must be enough free space around the metal detector so that metal-contaminated
products can be removed from the conveyor system without setting off the metal de-
tector.
Automatic Separation For automatic separation, metal-contaminated products are removed from the product
flow via a separator.
8.1.2 Selecting a Suitable Separator
ATTENTION
Metal contamination in the goods flow due to insufficient spacing between the met-
al detector and separator
If the spacing between the metal detector and separator is too short, metal-contaminated
products may not be separated to the "contaminated" flow.
f Position the metal detector with sufficient spacing from the separator and also take
into account relay switching times, signal processing via the PLC and pneumatic system
response times, for example (see also "Separator delay" on page 121).
f Select a suitable separator for your product and conveyor system as well as any required
additional equipment and their positioning according to the following criteria
Individual Goods If you want to separate metal-contaminated products automatically from an individual
goods product flow, the following separators are available:
• Blower device
• Pusher
• Swivel arm
• Belt stoppage
The metal detection must be synchronized with the individual goods. This requires a signal
transmitter. If you want to use a pusher or blower device for separation:
f You must set up product synchronization (see page 47) via an external signal transmitter
(light barrier). A light barrier for product synchronization is optional for other separa-
tors.
Bulk Bulk products are conveyed via pipes or conveyor belts. The following separation options
are available here:
• Separator chute
• Stop of the conveyor system (manual separation)
Liquid and Paste For liquid or past products that are conveyed via pipes, the following separation equip-
Products ment is available:
• Pinch valve
• Ball valve
• Three-way valve
• Flap valve
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f The piping in the area of the metal-free zone must be made from non-antistatic materi-
al.
f Ensure that the piping made from non-antistatic material does not get electrically
charged.
f Please note that a reduced metal-free zone reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector.
Pneumatic Conveyor Products conveyed pneumatically (piping) can be separated using Airtec separators, for
example.
f The piping in the area of the metal-free zone must be made from non-antistatic materi-
al.
f Ensure that the piping made from non-antistatic material does not get electrically
charged.
f Please note that a reduced metal-free zone reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector.
f The reaction time of the Airtec separator (see the datasheet of the respective separator)
and the conveyor speed of its products must be taken into account to ensure optimal
spacing between the metal detector and the separator.
Granulated Products
WARNING
Danger to life from an electrostatic charge

When static electricity is formed when products rub against the down pipe, this can cause
a voltage flashover. This voltage flashover can cause an explosion or fire and kill or injure
personnel, as well as destroy or damage the metal detector.
f Take suitable measures to prevent explosions in the chute system.
f Down pipes should be made of polypropylene or ceramics.
f If you use the metal detector with a chute system, you must install graphite down pipe
lining and properly ground it.
Granulated products that are moved to fall shafts, can be separated using the following:
• Leaf flaps
• Turning hoppers
A specific spacing between the metal detector and the separator must be maintained
depending on the rate of fall. This is the only way to ensure that metal-contaminated
products are captured and separated by the leaf flap or turning hopper.
f Take the following into account before installing a leaf flap or turning hopper:
- The rate of fall for your granulated product
- The switch times of the separation equipment
This comprises the switch time of the metal relay (10–15 ms) and the switch time of
the separation equipment trigger (e.g., solenoid valve of the leaf flap)
- Mechanical factors, such as the end position dampening
- Pneumatic factors, such as pressure fluctuations in the compressed air supply
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8.2 Disassembling and Reassembling the Secus-D
ATTENTION
Risk of failure or error in metal detection if assembled incorrectly
The upper and lower boxes of the Secus-D metal detector fit each other exactly. If you
disassemble more than one Secus-D metal detector and then mix the upper and lower
boxes of different metal detectors during reassembly, the metal detection function stops
working.
The upper and lower boxes must be electroconductively connected. If during reassembly
no new serrated and spring washers are used, the electroconductive connection may be
impacted, leading to metal detection errors.
f Always reassemble upper and lower boxes which belong to the same metal detector
unit. Upper and lower boxes are labeled accordingly so that it is easy to identify which
ones belong together.
f Always use new serrated and spring washers for the fastening screws when reassem-
bling the units.
f Tighten the fastening screws during reassembly only slightly at first, as described in the
next section, "Disassembling, Installing, and Reassembling the Secus-D."
f Carry out an adjustment after reassembly as described in section "Adjusting the Secus-
D" on page 39.
f Only tighten the fastening screws completely after adjustment.
8.2.1 Disassembling, Installing, and Reassembling the Secus-D

The Secus-D metal detectors can be disassembled in upper and lower boxes. Thus the con-
veyor system does not have to be disconnected during installation.
Required Material Required:
• 4 identical, new screws M 10 x 35 mm (DIN 933) made of stainless steel 1.4301
• 4 identical, new spring washers 10.5 mm (DIN 125) made of stainless steel 1.4301
• 4 identical, new serrated washers with external teeth A 10.5 mm (DIN 6798) made of
stainless steel 1.4301
• one open-jawed wrench 16 mm
Four suitable serrated washers and four spring washers are included in delivery for the
initial installation.
Preparations If the metal detector has already been in use:

f Ensure that the metal detector is switched off as described on page 178.
f Ensure that the metal detector is disconnected from the voltage supply (see "Connecting
the Power Supply" on page 64).
f If the metal detector is connected to compressed air, depressurize the machine and
disconnect the compressed air supply.
f If an operator terminal and any separate evaluation electronics are connected to the
metal detector, loosen the terminal connections to this equipment (see "Connecting
Several Metal Detectors to One Terminal" on page 61). Mark or label the cable ends so
that it is easy to reconnect them later.
f Loosen the grounding terminal connections (see "Grounding the Metal Detector" on
page 64).
Disassembling the f Remove the four fastening screws from the four slotted holes 1.
Secus-D
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f Dispose of the four used serrated and spring washers, so that they can no longer be used
on the metal detector.
Installing the Secus-D f Raise the upper box with a crane to separate it from the lower box as shown in chapter
"Transporting the Metal Detector" on page 31.
f Use a forklift to move the lower box under the carrying run of the conveyor system.
f Fasten the shock mounts of the lower box to the conveyor system or to a separate con-
sole as described in chapter "Attaching the Metal Detector Housing to a Structural
Frame" on page 40.
Follow the instructions in chapter "Required Installation Measures" on page 42 and
make absolutely sure that the conveyor system can never touch the metal detector.
f Use the crane to position the upper box over the lower box as described in chapter
"Transporting the Metal Detector" on page 31.
f Carefully lower the upper box onto the lower box, so that the slotted holes 1 in the
upper box line up with the holes in the lower box.
Reassembling the f Place the four fastening screws 2 into the four slotted holes 1. Use four identical, new
Secus-D serrated washers with external teeth 3 and four identical, new spring washers 4. Tighten
the four fastening screws only slightly at first, so that the upper box can still be adjust-
ed.
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f Connect the operator terminal and any separate evaluation electronics to the metal
detector as described on page 61.
f The metal detector should be grounded as described on page 64.
f Connect the metal detector to the voltage supply as described on page 64.
f If you cannot see the display of the operator terminal from the metal detector:
Temporarily connect the Secus-E or Secus-EI to the Secus-D using the supplied short
connection cable. Position the Secus-E or Secus-EI so that the display can be seen while
adjusting the upper box.
f Switch on the metal detector as described on page 66.
f Adjust the upper box as described in the following chapter.
8.2.2 Adjusting the Secus-D

The Secus-D metal detectors must be adjusted after being disassembled and reassembled.
During this adjustment process, the upper box must be moved to the position in which
only a minimal amount of compensation voltage is required. The compensation voltage
can be viewed on the operator terminal or on a connected voltmeter.
Required Material Required:
• If you cannot see the display of the operator terminal from the metal detector:
Temporarily connect the Secus-E or Secus-EI to the Secus-D using the supplied short
connection cable. Temporarily position the Secus-E or Secus-EI so that the display can
be seen while adjusting the upper box.
• one rubber mallet
• one open-jawed wrench 16 mm
f Ensure that the fastening screws 2 are only slightly tightened in the four slotted holes 1,
so that the upper box can still be moved a little using a rubber mallet.
Viewing the Compen-
Maintenance rights are required in order to be able to view the compensation voltages
sation Voltage on the (see "User Login" on page 151).
Operator Terminal
f Press "Compens." in the Maintenance main menu.
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f Ensure that the conveyor system is stopped and confirm the displayed message.
The bar graph for illustrating the compensation voltages appears. The aim of adjustment
is to keep the bar graph within the green area.
Carrying Out the f Ensure that no metal parts such as tools are located near the aperture.
Adjustment f Move the upper box by carefully hitting the transition panels between the upper and
lower boxes with a rubber mallet in or against the conveyor direction, so that the com-
pensation voltage is reduced to a minimum (< 200 mVeff, optimal < 100 mVeff).
f When the compensation voltage cannot be reduced any further: Tighten the four fas-
tening screws 2.
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8.3 Attaching the Metal Detector Housing to a Structural Frame
ATTENTION
Product damage from improper installation and assembly
Electrically conductive parts, electromagnetic fields, vibrations, and one-sided heat expo-
sure disrupt the function of the metal detector and can also lead to a complete malfunc-
tion of the metal detector.
f Before installation, ensure that there is a metal-free zone in which the metal detector
can be installed (see "Metal-free Zone" on page 26).
f Prevent short circuit windings at the place of installation (see "Short Circuit Windings"
on page 26).
f Make sure that the installation location of the metal detector is not exposed to a heat
source such as direct sunlight and that it is properly dimensioned, dry, clean, and stable
as per the information in Specifications on page 193.
f Make sure that objects are never placed on the metal detector during installation and
operation.
f If you want to operate several metal detectors with a small spacing between them,
please contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG (see page 237). You will re-
quire metal detectors with frequencies that are customized to each other.
8.3.1 Installation Overview
1 Structural frame
Fixed welded construction that holds the metal detector
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2 Bearing
Mounting upon which the shock mounts of the metal detector are attached
3 Shock mounts
For dampening mechanical vibrations and electrical insulation of the metal detector
4 Conveyor system (e.g., conveyor belt)
Passes through the aperture of the metal detector without touching it
8.3.2 Required Installation Measures
CAUTION
Danger of injury from welding work

When welding takes place on the metal detector or in proximity to the metal detector,
mechanically or electrically-driven actuators (e.g., pushers, blow-out equipment) can inju-
ry personnel when in operation. The electronics of the metal detector can be damaged.
f Make sure that no one can access the operating range of an actuator.
f Never weld to the housing of the metal detector.
f Turn off the metal detector power supply and make sure that the power supply cannot
be turned on by accident.
connected sensors and actuators before welding in the environment of the metal de-
tector.
ATTENTION
Risk of property damage and metal detector malfunction due to welding beads
If welding beads fall on the metal detector or into the conveyor system during welding,
the welding beads will burn into the surface and damage the metal detector and the con-
veyor system causing metal detection malfunctions.
f When welding, protect the metal detector and conveyor system against welding beads
by covering the metal detector and conveyor system using a suitable protective film.
f If possible, weld the connections to the structural frame using continual seams to pre-
vent short circuit windings (see page 26) and vibrations.
Metal-free Zone The metal-free zone indicates how far passive field interferences must be placed away
from the metal detector. The size of the metal-free zone is determined by the metal detec-
tor type and the selected aperture size.
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The specified sizes of the metal-free zone for your metal detector can be found in the
Specifications on page 193.
ATTENTION
Reduced sensitivity due to an unsuitable installation location
If the metal-free zone is not kept free of moving parts due to the space conditions at the
site of installation, this reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector. This may cause met-
al-contaminated products to enter the goods flow.
f Keep moving or vibrating objects out of the metal-free zone specified for your metal
detector.
f Use hoses, holders and other components made from a non-conducting plastic or rubber
(not metal) in proximity to the metal detector.
Structural Frame The requirements of the structural frame vary depending on the metal detector type. The
specified parameters regarding weight, size, and structural analysis for your metal detector
can be found in the Specifications starting on page 193.
f Make sure that the structural frame meets the requirements for the weight and size of
the metal detector as well as the structural analysis.
f Make sure that two support brackets are mounted when installing the metal detector at
a 20° or higher inclination (optional accessory, see "Installation at Inclinations above
20°" on page 209).
Shock Mounts Metal detectors may only be installed with shock mounts since shock mounts are used for
mechanical dampening and electrical isolation. The spacing of the shock mounts may vary
depending on the metal detector version.
f The specified spacing for the installation of shock mounts can be found in the "Dimen-
sions and weight" tables on pages 204, 207, and 211.
Eliminating Short- Short-circuit windings (see page 26) in the vicinity of the metal detector reduce the sensi-
Circuit Windings tivity of the metal detector considerably causing metal detection malfunctions. For this
reason, the following measures must be taken to avoid short-circuit windings.
f Required cables must be laid directly away from the metal detector so that no loops or
coils form. If required, shorten the required cables to a min. length.
f No additional cables should be laid around the metal detector so that no loops or coils
form.
Screw connections can come loose over time and may lead to a modification of the elec-
trical resistance:
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f If possible, weld the connections to the structural frame using continuous seams.
f Screw connections must be insulated using PVC panels, plastic nuts or insulation sleeves
so that no loop-shaped or ring-shaped, closed conductors form anywhere (see
"Insulation Examples" on page 44).
f Infeed and outfeed belts should always be linked together on the frame and never using
transfer bars at the top on the belts.
f Covers and sundry sheets of metal should not be used. These should be made from wood
or non-splintering plastics (e.g., PVC, PETG, or polycarbonates).
f Structural frames must only be grounded at one point according to specifications so
that no electrical connections can form between individual conveyor belts and any
mounted metal detector.
f Tension rollers should be connected to the structural frame using a fixed welded con-
nection. The ends of the idlers must be inserted with unilateral insulation or bolted on
with one-sided insulation (see "Insulation Examples" on page 44).
Insulation Examples The following examples demonstrate how a contact in the structural frame can be broken
at a location so that no ring-shaped, closed conductors form.
Example of a one-sided insulation for a screw connection
5 4 3 2 1 1 Hexagon head screw M8x … (DIN

933)
2 Washer 8.4 mm (DIN 125)
3 Nylon sleeve for M8, h = approx. 10
mm
5 Rigid vinyl slab
Example of a tension roller insulation using category II hard paper
1 Hard paper approx. 10-15 mm

2 Hard paper approx. 1 mm (glued
with 1)
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Insulation example for a driving drum or tensioning drum

One-sided insulation using a Novotex
socket as an example
Example of a two-sided insulation for a belt drive
1 1 Hexagon head screw M12x (DIN 933)

2 Washer 13 mm (DIN 125)
2
3 Nylon sleeve for M12
3
4
5 Rigid vinyl slab
Example of an internal bearing insulation
1 Insulating sleeve
2
(insulates the axle)
2 Insulating flange
(insulates the chain wheel)
8.4 Equipment Installation
CAUTION
Danger of injury from active equipment

Mechanically or electrically-driven actuators (e.g., pushers, blow-out equipment) can in-
jure personnel while in operation.
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CAUTION
Danger of injury from welding work

When welding takes place on the metal detector or in proximity to the metal detector,
mechanically or electrically-driven actuators (e.g., pushers, blow-out equipment) can inju-
ry personnel when in operation. The electronics of the metal detector can be damaged.
f Never weld to the housing of the metal detector.
f Turn off the metal detector power supply and make sure that the power supply cannot
be turned on by accident.
connected sensors and actuators before welding in the environment of the metal de-
tector.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Disruption or malfunction of metal detector
If the equipment is installed improperly, then this can affect how the metal detector func-
tions and even lead to malfunction.
f Please note the information in this chapter regarding proper equipment installation.
f Follow the installation instructions in the supplied documentation for the respective
equipment.
f If possible, weld the connections to the structural frame using continual seams to pre-
vent short circuit windings (see page 26) and vibrations.
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8.4.1 Overview of optional equipment that can be connected (conveyor belt

used as an example)
1 2
3 4
5
7
6
Optional equipment that can be connected:

1 Conveyor motion monitoring
2 Sensors for product synchronization
3 End position sensors at the separator
4 Goods flow monitoring
5 Contaminated goods flow monitoring
6 Filling level sensor at run-off container
7 Reset key
8 Impulse transmitter
8.4.2 Sensors for Product Synchronization
Product synchronization is carried out via a sensor: The metal detector regis-
ters via the sensor when the product passes through the aperture and as-
signs a detection message to a product, taking the exact position into ac-
count.
Synchronization always takes place via the product center thus synchroniza-
tion is independent of the product length in the conveyor direction. The
duration of the sensor signal is used to monitor product synchronization.
For example, you can use the following sensors for product synchronization:
• Light Barrier
• Switch (contact sensor) on a mechanical lever
• Machine clock signal from the previous machine in the product flow
f The sensor for product synchronization must be placed as near as possible to the intake
of the metal detector.
f You should only mount the sensor using metal-free brackets.
f It should be installed as per the installation instructions in the documentation provided
with the sensor.
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8.4.3 Separator Installation
Separators are actuators that automatically remove products from the prod-
uct flow and divert them to a contaminated flow.
f Mount the separator with a suitable spacing behind the outlet of the metal detector.
Please note the information regarding the individual separators in chapter "Selecting a
Suitable Separator" on page 35.
f Mount the separation monitoring device if it is not already installed (see also chapter
8.4.8 Separation Monitoring).
f You should mount the separator as per the installation instructions in the supplied
documents for the respective separator.
8.4.4 Impulse Transmitter Installation
The impulse transmitter generates impulses proportional to the path and

transmits information to the metal detector as to whether or not the con-
veyor system is running or is idle. The signals from the impulse transmitter
are also used to calculate the conveyor speed.
Variable Conveyor An impulse transmitter must be installed when a conveyor system is used with a variable
Speed conveyor speed and can change the displacement and separation times.
The impulse transmitter must operated according to the NAMUR principle and also re-
quires a lock washer and/or perforated disk. The maximum possible cycle rate is 200 Hz.
f Mount the impulse transmitter at the axle of the drive motor of the conveyor system
according to the installation instructions in the supplied documents of the impulse
transmitter.
f Attach the cable and make sure there are no short circuit windings (see page 26).
8.4.5 Belt Motion Monitoring Installation
Belt motion monitoring uses sensors to check whether or not the conveyor
belt is running partially to one side, i.e., no longer running centered (convex).
When the belt motion monitoring signals this error, a warning message is
generated that stops the conveyor belt so that the error can be corrected.
f Install the sensors for belt motion monitoring to the drive roller of the conveyor belt.
f Install the sensors far enough in front of the inlet of the metal detector.
f You should mount the belt motion monitoring as per the installation instructions in the
supplied documents for belt motion monitoring.
8.4.6 Collection Container Installation

Collection containers for metal-contaminated products are available as optional equip-
ment.
f Position the collection container at a suitable distance from the structural frame so that
metal-contaminated products can be collected and the collection container can be re-
moved. Do not mount the collection container directly to the structural frame.
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f Use covers to ensure that no one is injured when metal-contaminated products are
ejected and the metal detector is not damaged.
f A lockable version of the collection container prevents ejected metal-contaminated
products from getting back into the goods flow.
8.4.7 Fill Sensor Installation

Fill sensors (e.g., light barriers or floats) output a signal for the fill height of the collection
container. As soon as a critical fill height is reached, the fill sensor outputs a signal to
request that the container be emptied.
f You should mount the fill sensor to the collection container as per the installation in-
structions in the supplied documents for fill sensors.
8.4.8 Separation Monitoring Installation
Separation monitoring ensures that a separator functions properly so that no

metal-contaminated product gets into the goods flow and no non-
contaminated product gets into the contaminated flow.
You can install one of three types of separation monitoring:

• End position sensors
• Goods flow monitoring
• Contaminated flow monitoring
End Position Sensors Separation monitoring with two end position sensors on a pneumatic cylinder register
both positions of the separator: see original position (idle mode) and its separation posi-
tion (extended).
f Use a pneumatic cylinder with end position sensors to monitor the proper function of
the separator.
Goods Flow Monitor- Separation monitoring using goods flow monitoring registers, e.g., with a light barrier,
ing whether or not metal-contaminated products get into the goods flow. This is done by
comparing signals from the goods flow monitoring with signals from metal detection. In
addition, a sensor is also required for product synchronization:
f Mount the goods flow monitoring sensor after the outlet of the metal detector and
after the separator in the goods flow.
Contaminated Flow Separation monitoring using contaminated flow monitoring registers, e.g., with a light
Monitoring barrier, whether or not metal-contaminated products get into the contaminated flow. This
is done by comparing signals from the contaminated flow monitoring with signals from
metal detection. In addition, a sensor is also required for product synchronization:
f Mount the goods contaminated flow monitoring sensor after the outlet of the metal
detector in the contaminated flow.
8.4.9 External Rest Key Installation

When a conveyor system has been shut down after an error message or detection signal,
then the conveyor system must be reinitiated via a reset function. The reset function can
be initiated via the metal detector software (via the touchscreen) or via an external reset
key.
f You should mount the external reset key in a location that is easily accessible as per the
installation instructions in the supplied documents for the external reset key.
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8.5 Installing Suitable Covers

Covers are used for occupational safety. They minimize the risk of injuries and protect the
metal detector and its environment from damage.
• When a conveyor belt is running, an exposed belt strap could entangle body parts and
objects or carry them along.
• Separators in a separation position and ejected products can injure personnel or damage
the metal detector.
f You should select covers that conform to the requirements of your production system.
f You should follow all national regulations regarding occupational safety.
f You should only install covers that are made of metal-free, non-conductive materials.
8.6 Installing the Secus-T, Secus-E, Secus-EI, Secus-EU, or Secus-

EUI
The operator terminal and various evaluation electronics are delivered with a screw packet
and protective sleeves.
f Install the Secus-T, Secus-E, or Secus-EI outside of the metal-free zone.
f The fixing dimensions from the dimensional drawing can be found in Specifications
starting on page 193.
To prevent short circuit windings when installing the terminal:

f Insulate all 4 housing fasteners using the supplied screws, protective sleeves and nylon
disks as shown in the following figure.
8.7 Daughter Board Installation

The pre-mounted main PCBs of the terminal contain the following components and con-
nections.
Main PCBs Component Tasks Location Connections
HMI • Interface between Terminal co- • TCP/IP for custo-
touchscreen and IO_IO ver, accessible mers
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Component Tasks Location Connections

module • USB
• Data transfer • RJ45
• CAN 250 kbit
• RS-232/422/485
IO • Inputs and outputs for Terminal, ac- • Relay
(IO_IO and connecting sensors and cessible • 24 volts
IO_CPU) actuators
Optional on daughter
• Data transfer board (see below):
• Interface to additional • RS-232/422
metal detectors
• Profibus
DPI • Evaluation electronics of Terminal, not • CAN 1 Mbit
the metal detector accessible
Transmitter • Generating the electro- Terminal, not

magnetic alternating field accessible
Receiver • Reception of electromag- Terminal, not
netic alternating field accessible
Daughter board You can install daughter boards with a RS-232, RS-422, or Profibus interface in the IO_IO
module.
The daughter board comes with 3 spacing sleeves, 3 fixing screws, and a ribbon cable.
f Remove the 4 fixing screws of the terminal cover. Do not let the screws fall into the
product flow.
f Open the terminal cover.
f Insert the 3 supplied spacing sleeves into the holes 5 until the sleeves are engaged se-
curely.
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f Place the daughter board on to the spacing sleeves and secure using the 3 supplied
screws.
f Connect the daughter board using the supplied ribbon cable to the designated connec-
tion for the daughter board 3.
f Close the terminal cover.
f Tighten each of the four fastening screws 6 of the terminal cover by hand, so that the
specified distance of 11.2 mm is ensured.
6
11,2 mm
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9 Connecting the Metal Detector
WARNING
Danger of explosion and injury from residual discharge

If the metal detector has already been connected to the voltage supply before, high volt-
age continues to be present inside, which can lead to residual discharge. Residual dis-
charge may trigger explosions in potentially explosive atmospheres, cause injuries, or dam-
age the metal detector's electronics.
f Therefore, wait at least 6 minutes before opening the metal detector so that the inter-
nal voltage can reduce.
9.1 Metal Detector Cable Channels and Components
9.1.1 Cable Openings
ATTENTION
Loss of protection class IP65
If the cable openings are opened, protection class IP65 is no longer in place. To maintain
protection class IP65, proceed as follows:
f Lay a suitable cable so that the cable opening is sealed when closed.
f Close unused cable openings properly.
Terminal housing Six cable openings for M20 cable gland cables are located on the bottom of the terminal
housing. The cable glands must be adapted if necessary to match the supply line cross-
sections.
1 2 1 Bottom of terminal
2 Cable openings
55 mm
5 x 40 mm = 200 mm 6 x M 20
9.1.2 Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Terminal Cover The terminal represents the human machine interface (HMI). The HMI module is located in
the terminal cover under the touchscreen. It visualizes all parameters, enables communica-
tion via the touchscreen and saves data, and it can also be used for network communica-
tion if desired.
product flow.
You can see the HMI module under the touchscreen as shown in the figure.
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1 2
7 4
HMI
6 5
1 SD plug-in card (back of PCB)
2 CAN interface to Secus-C/-E/-H/-EI module, ERNI plug
3 CAN interface to fingerprint sensor, Phönix connector
4 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 interface, Phönix connector
5 TCP/IP connection, RJ45
6 Internal USB connection, USB-A, led through
7 Battery slot (3 V lithium, CR 2032)
9.1.3 Inputs and Outputs of IO_IO Module

Main PCBs in the f Open the terminal cover to access the terminal main PCBs.
Inside of the Terminal You can see the IO_IO, IO_CPU, and DPI main PCBs.
The "transmitter" and "receiver" modules for creating and receiving the electromagnetic
alternating field are shielded and located under the DPI module.
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1
2
3
DPI
5
IO_CPU
6
16 17 18 19 E 20
7
8
IO_IO
15 14 13 12 11 10 9
1 CAN interface, ERNI plug (to HMI module)

2 CAN interface, ERNI plug (to DPI module)
3 Daughter board connection (RS-232, RS-422 or Profibus interface)
Ribbon cable connection for daughter board
4 Service connection for Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG, not available!
5 Holes for spacers
For daughter board installation
6 CAN interface to Secus-T-T module, Phönix connector (to HMI module)
7 CAN interface to slave device, Phönix connector (see cable diagram)
8 CAN interface to Secus-C/D/U module, Phönix connector (to DPI module)
9 NAMUR input
Terminals 1 and 2 for connecting an impulse transmitter, function cannot be freely
assigned
10 Free inputs 1 through 8
Inputs 1 through 8 each with 3 terminals for connecting sensors, can be set per jump-
er on contact, 24 volts, NPN, or PNP, functions can be freely assigned (see page 57)
11 Connection for shielding
12 Grounding rack PE for grounding conductor
The metal detector may only be grounded at this grounding rack.
13 Power supply output
Line terminals SMKDS 2.5/3-5.08 for powering additional components (voltage supply
like input voltage)
14 Power supply input
Line terminals SMKDS 2.5/3-5.08 for powering the metal detector (voltage supply
100 VAC – 240 VAC ±10%, 47 – 63 Hz)
15 Fuse
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Fusible cut-out 2 AT
16 Internal power supply output
Cropped Phönix connector
17 EMI suppression varistors
With 4 PINs for 2 jumpers, can be switched for relay 1 contacts (ESD)
18 RC combination
With 4 PINs for 2 jumpers, can be switched for relay 1 contacts (flash barrier)
19 Relay outputs
Outputs relay 1 (for 250 VAC with wireless RC element), 3 and 4 for connecting actua-
tors, function cannot be freely assigned
E: Relay output 2 ("error" output), function cannot be freely assigned
20 24 V outputs
4 piece, 2-pin outputs 24 VDC digital 1 to 2 each with 2 contacts for connecting actua-
tors (gnd: ground)
9.2 Connecting Actuators to Outputs

A total of 8 outputs are available for connecting the signal lines of actuators:
• Relays outputs 1 through 4
• 24 V outputs 1 through 4
The "error" relay already has a fixed function assignment. However, you can freely assign
functions to the other outputs (see also "Assigning Outputs to Connected Actuators" on
page 112). Relay 1 is fitted with wireless RC elements for 250 VAC.
Please note that relays are subject to wear and are not suitable for switching
that occurs frequently.
“Error” Relay The "error" relay E has a fixed assignment and therefore cannot be freely assigned.
WARNING
Danger of injury from improper connection

System-critical signals related to metal detector function monitoring are transmitted via
the "error" relay. System-critical errors are, for example, a malfunction in the "transmitter"
module that generates the electromagnetic alternating field or a malfunction in the volt-
age supply. When the "error" relay activates, either metal detection or separation no long-
er functions. This may cause metal-contaminated products to enter the goods flow and
cause personnel to be injured or lead to material damage.
f Connect a device to the "error" relay E to lock the product flow (conveyor stop).
f Ensure that a superordinate control center is informed that the "Error" relay has
switched.
Other Outputs f Connect the signal lines for the available actuators to the other outputs 19 and 20 (see
circuit diagram):
- Separator
- Signal lamps
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ATTENTION
Danger of damage or interference due to missing wireless RC elements
If no wireless RC elements are used, relay contacts X5 to X15 may be damaged during
switching processes. Increased interference on the control line may also occur.
f Protect relay contacts X5 to X15 with one wireless RC element each.
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Error
-K1 -K2 -K3 -K4 -U2 -U3 -U4 -U5
JP2
JP1
-X18 E -X15 -X14 -X12 -X10 -X9 -X8 -X5
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 20
OUT 1 OUT 2 - OUT 4 OUT 5 - OUT 8

Contact rating Contact rating Contact rating
Max. 24 VDC / 8 A Max. 24 VDC / 8 A Max. 24 VDC / 300 mA
Max. 250 VAC / 8 A Max. 250 VAC / 8 A
19 Relay outputs
- X18 for max. 250 VAC/8 A, protected from arcing by wireless RC element, or
for max. 24 VDC/8 A, not protected from arcing; the wireless RC element can be used
to lock the relay.
- X15 relay "Error" E
- X14, X12; max. 24 VDC/8 A or 250 VAC/8 A
20 24 V outputs
- X10, X9, X8, X5; max 24 VDC/300 mA
Connection diagram As soon as all available equipment has been connected to the outputs:
f Record your pin assignment in a connection diagram.
f The connection diagram should contain the following information:
- Output type
- Output number
- Exact device description of connected actuator
f Make this connection plan available to the person who is responsible for system config-
uration and output function assignment (see "Assigning Outputs to Connected Actua-
tors" on page 112).
9.3 Connecting Sensors to Inputs

A total of 9 inputs are available for connecting sensors:
• 1 NAMUR input, fixed assignment
• 8 freely assignable inputs
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f Only use the NAMUR input 9 for connecting an impulse transmitter (see circuit dia-
Impulse Transmitter
gram).
O_C U
16
IO
-X2
+ –
71 72 9
10 9
24-V Contact f Connect the signal line to input –X2-72.

f Leave input –X271 free.
f Lay the contact GND on GND of any input.
8 Free Inputs f If available, connect the following equipment (see circuit diagram) to inputs 10 (1
through 8):
- Light barrier or switch for product synchronization
- External rest key
- Light barrier or switch for belt motion monitoring
- Separator monitoring or light barrier for goods flow monitoring or light barrier for
contaminated flow monitoring
- Fill sensor for collection container
- Output for your system's pressure controller
If the equipment in use requires a 24-V voltage supply, it can be connected

at the output for internal voltage supply 16.
f Set the jumper on the terminal block so that the switching of the sensor used corre-
sponds to the requirements (NPN or PNP).
PNP NPN
1 1
+ SIG GND + SIG GND
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Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
SV7 SV5 SV3 SV1 SV8 SV6 SV4 SV2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
-X19 -X20
+ SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64
IN 1 - IN 8
Input voltage
Signal 0: <5 V Signal 1:>14 V
GND
+24V
Input resistance: 4,7 KOhm
Input current signal 1: 6 mA (24 V)
Shielding f Connect any existing shielding of the signal line to the Connection for shielding 11.
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Connection diagram
As soon as all available equipment has been connected to the inputs:
f Document their connection assignment in a connection diagram.
f The connection diagram should contain the following information:
- Input type
- Input number
- Exact device description of connected sensor
f Make this documentation available to the person who is responsible for system configu-
ration and input function assignment (see "Assigning Inputs to the Connected Sensors"
on page 109).
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9.4 Compressed Air Connection
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to high pressure or soiled compressed air
If you are using a pneumatic separator (e.g., a pusher), the separator and/or metal detector
can be damaged by air pressure that is too high. Compressed air that contains oil can also
damage the separator and lead to malfunctions.
f Please observe the maximum permitted air pressure for the separator used.
f Only use clean and oil-free compressed air.
9.4.1 Connecting Compressed Air to Optional Compressed Air Cooling

Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG supplies compressed air cooling systems with
throttle valves.
f Connect the compressed air cooling system (G1/4" internal thread) to the compressed air
supply of your system.
f Set the pressure to a maximum of 0.5 bar.
f Set the air flow at the throttle valve so that the air temperature at the air outlet of the
cooling channel remains lower than 50°C.
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9.5 Connecting Several Metal Detectors to One Terminal

You can connect up to four metal detectors to the same terminal.

uation electronics
Secus-C Metal detector
(Compact) max. 10 m

(Terminal) terminal

uation electronics

(Terminal) terminal

(Terminal) terminal
(Under-belt) detector (max. 4 x max. 100 m max. 100 m
in series)
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To connect a terminal (Secus-T) to the evaluation electronics (Secus-El or Secus-EUI):

f Connect the following using a CAN bus cable (the entire cable length must not exceed
100 m):
- ST4 (1) to HMI module: ERNI connector
- X7 to the I/O-CPU module: Combicon connector
Secus-T Secus-EI/Secus-EIU
(HMI) (IO_CPU)
HMI
IO_CPU
ST4
X7
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To connect one of the evaluation electronics Secus-E or Secus-EI to one of the metal de-
tectors Secus-C or Secus-D:
f Make the following connections using a CAN bus cable (max. 10 m):
- X1 to the I/O-CPU module: Combicon connector
- ST6 to DPI module: ERNI connector
Secus-E/Secus-EI (IO_CPU) Secus-C/Secus-D (DPI)
DPI
IO_CPU
X1 ST6
To connect one of the evaluation electronics Secus-EI or Secus-EUI to metal detector

Secus-U:
f Connect the following using the supplied cable (without connectors or cable end
sleeves):
- Lines marked "0" and "16" to terminals "0" and "16" on HMI module in Secus-EI or
Secus-EUI
- Lines marked "17" and "18" to terminals "17" and "18" on HMI module in Secus-EI or
Secus-EUI
HMI
0 16
17 18
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9.6 Grounding the Metal Detector
ATTENTION
The metal detector can be destroyed due to an electric short circuit
The metal detector can be destroyed by a short circuit caused by incorrect grounding.
You should only ground the metal detector and any conveyor belt supplied by Sartorius
Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Grounding rack PE for grounding conductor 12 via a
central ground point.
f You should never ground the metal detector and conveyor system via a ring-shaped
ground, but rather always via a neutral point grounding.
The metal detector constantly generates an electromagnetic alternating field when in

operation. Therefore, the metal detector must be electrically insulated from the surround-
ing components.
f Please follow your country-specific requirements for grounding cables.
f Please follow the internal requirements and guidelines of your company.
f When setting up grounding loops, make sure that short circuit windings do not form
(see page 26).
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9.7 Connecting the Power Supply
The voltage supply for the metal detector is 100 VAC – 240 VAC ±10%, 47–63 Hz (see chap-
ter "Specifications" starting on page 193).
f Connect the three power supply wires (L, N, PE) to the Power supply input 14 and
Grounding rack PE for grounding conductor 12 (see circuit diagram).
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If you want to supply additional equipment with power via the metal detector (e.g., sepa-
rators, signal transmitter):
f Connect the additional equipment to the Internal power supply output 13 (see circuit
diagram) or to the Phönix connector Internal power supply output 16.
12
-X4
+24V
GND
16
JP4 JP3
2 1
1 1
U U
BU BU
-R45 2 -R44 2 0,75 0,75
-11F1
GND
+24V
2AT 1
-X3 -X6 -X7
Line Output
Line Input
L N 1L 1N 2L 2N
14 13

14 Power supply input

f Hand-tighten the 4 fixing screws of the terminal cover.
ATTENTION
Malfunction due to metal contamination
If you leave behind tools, metal pieces, wires, weld beads, or other metallic parts while
performing installation work and closing the device, this can disrupt the metal detector.
f Completely clean the area around the metal detector before turning on the metal de-
tector and putting it into operation.
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10 Switching On the Metal Detector
WARNING
Danger from electromagnetic alternating fields

The metal detector creates an electromagnetic alternating field both within its aperture as
well as in the area around the metal detector. This generates a weak electric current in all
objects that enter this field. This current may interfere with active implants that are sensi-
tive to electromagnetic alternating fields.
f Take suitable measures to protect those with implants, including visitors and external
personnel. Suitable measures include the following:
- As the operator, have field measurements conducted on the metal detector by your
employers' liability insurance association or a comparable organization. Determine
the safety distance and mark the areas accordingly with safety labels (see "Spare
Parts" on page 223).
- Stay up-to-date, e.g., through your employers' liability insurance association, with
the current state of the art in order to assess possible interference with active and
passive implants.
- Take the exposure of affected persons and the properties of the implant into ac-
count when analyzing the measurement results. Observe the safety information in
the instructions for the active implant or work with the implant manufacturer to
assess possible influences.
The metal detector does not have an ON/OFF switch. It is turned on automatically as soon
as you connect the power supply. Depending on how you have integrated the metal detec-
tor and conveyor system into your system's power supply, you must observe the following
when turning on the metal detector.
If you are using a belt drive controller for the conveyor system that also supplies the metal
detector with power:
f First set the main switch to the "On" position.
The belt drive controller is supplied power.
f Then turn on the metal detector.
The background illumination of the touchscreen lights up, the electromagnetic alternat-
ing field is generated and the metal detector software starts.
f Wait until the standard display appears on the touchscreen.
This can take up to a minute.
The last product data profile loaded in the memory, the current status of the detection
messages and the production statistics are loaded so that you can immediately begin
operating again.
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If the voltage supply to the metal detector is interrupted, a battery buffers the current
memory and saves the date and time settings. If the voltage supply is interrupted for a
longer period of time (more than 1 year), the date and time are no longer saved. You
can update these as described in chapter "Enter date and time" on page 88.
f Then switch on the conveyor system.
The metal detector and conveyor system are now operational.
If the bar graph in the standard display osculates after being turned on, then
there is a contamination in the conveyor system.
f Remove the contamination before starting metal detection.
If you are only using a motor protection switch instead of a belt drive con-
troller or the power supply for the conveyor system and metal detector is
connected to a PLC, ensure that the following sequence is performed when
turning on:
f First turn on the metal detector.
f Wait until the standard display appears on the touchscreen.
f Then switch on the conveyor system.
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11 Learning Touchscreen Operation
11.1 Overview of the user interface

After switching on, the standard display appears on the user interface. This is the starting
point for accessing the menus.
Standard display 1 2 3
1 Line/Product area (see unterhalb)

2 Status display (see page 69)
3 User account area (see page 69)
4 Info line (see page 70)
5 Operating panel and display field (see page 70)
6 Bar diagram (see page 71)
7 Footer with buttons (see page 71)
You can change the language of the text in the standard display as described
in chapter "Changing the Language of the Standard Display" on page 150.
11.1.1 Line/Product Area

The following is displayed in the Line/Product area (max. 18 characters):
In the first line:
• the name of the metal detector whose information is being displayed
You can connect up to four metal detectors to one terminal. You can select from these
metal detectors as described in chapter "Selecting Metal Detectors" on page 150.
In the second line:
• Specifications of the current product data profile (name and article number of product)
These product data are stored in the memory of the metal detector and can be displayed
and edited; however, they cannot be deleted. You can only use the metal detector to
check products that are associated with these product data. You can select the product
data from another product as described in chapter "Selecting Product Data Profile for
Use" on page 155.
• Or name of batch (in batch operation)
You can start or stop batches as described on page 156.
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If you are using a menu option, a brief description regarding what you can enter is dis-
played here instead.
11.1.2 Status Display

The following symbols are shown in the status display:
Symbol Meaning
Data is being saved
Detection message being sent
Signal is being sent to the separator
Open online help
red Error message

• You can research the cause of the error by pressing the
text in the operating panel and display field (see
page 70).
Stop light
• The "error" relay triggers.

yellow Warning message
• You can research the cause of the error by pressing the
text in the operating panel and display field (see
page 70).
green The metal detector is ready for operation.
Both Stop Light Displays

There are two areas in which stop lights are displayed:
1st In the status display
The stop light in the status display refers to all metal detectors connected
to the terminal.
2nd In the operating panel and display field (see page 70)
The stop light in the operating panel and display field only refers to one
of the four possible metal detectors connected to the terminal.
11.1.3 User access area

The user account area displays the following:
In the first line:
• "Press to login"
• or the user name of the current, logged-in user
You can log in by pressing "Press to login" (see "User Login" on page 151).
In the second line: The current date and time.
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All relevant operating steps that you carry out using this terminal are logged with the date
and time.
You can change the date and time as described on page 88.
11.1.4 Info line

The info line displays the following:
Display Meaning
When the standard display appears: • Number of detection messages
• Batch duration
When a menu is displayed: • Menu name
• Page information within the menu
When a menu item is selected: Action description, header or content of
the displayed page.
When text or numbers are entered The entered text or number appears.
When you enter passwords, stars appear
instead of the number or letter.
11.1.5 Operating panel and display field

A stop light is displayed for each metal detector connected to the terminal in the operat-
ing panel and display field. If only one metal detector is connected, status messages are
also displayed.
Example of one connected metal detector:
Example of four connected metal detectors:
Both Stop Light Displays

There are two areas in which stop lights are displayed:
1st In the status display (see page 69)
The stop light in the status display refers to all metal detectors connected
to the terminal.
2nd In the operating panel and display field
The stop light in the operating panel and display field only refers to one
of the four possible metal detectors connected to the terminal.
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• When the standard display appears, the stop lights are displayed in the operating panel
and display field (see "Status Display" on page 69).
• If only one metal detector is connected, the number of unacknowledged error and
warning messages is also given. You can research the cause of the error and warning
messages by pressing the stop light (see "Researching and Confirming Current Error,
Warning, and Detection Messages" on page 159).
• When a user logs in, the buttons, text fields and graphics for displaying and making
settings appear here instead of the stop light. There may also be long lists which do not
fit on the touchscreen. You can scroll through long lists by pressing one of the arrows or
the light gray surface of the bar.
11.1.6 Bar Diagram

The bar diagram constantly shows the current signal strength.
When conductive material come into contact with the electromagnetic alternating field of
the detector, the signal strength and the bars increase. The bars change their color from
green to yellow to red (see "Monitoring Operation" on page 148).
You can also display a graphic with a coordinate system and the progression
of signal strength over time instead of the bar diagram (see "Changing the
Display" on page 149).
11.1.7 Footer with Buttons

Buttons are displayed in the footer. Different buttons are displayed depending on the
menu that you open.
If no user is logged in, the following buttons are displayed, for example:
You can carry out various metal detector functions by pressing the corresponding button.
11.2 Using the Touchscreen

ATTENTION
Touchscreen may be damaged by objects with points or sharp edges
Do not use pointed or sharp objects on the touchscreen as this can damage it.
f You should only use your finger to lightly press on the touchscreen.
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11.2.1 Principles of Menu Navigation

The standard display appears after you turn on the metal detector (see "Overview of the
user interface" on page 68).
When you log in as a user (see "User Login" on page 151), the main menu for the respec-
tive user appears. You can access various menus from this point (see "Menu Overview" on
page 75).
Use the "Back" and "Next" buttons to navigate within a menu:
1 2 3 :
4 5 6
7 8 9 0
Back OK
Back Back Next Back Next Back Next
?
Yes No
Closing the menu You can exit a menu in only two ways:
Either:
f Press "Back" until you return to the menu starting point.
Or:
f Press "Next" until you reach the end of the menu.
If you made any changes, a message appears asking you whether or not you want to
save your entries (see "Saving Entries" on page 74).
f Press "Yes" to save your entries or "No" to cancel your entries.
The menu starting point reappears.
11.2.2 Activating/Deactivating Options

Options are displayed in lists in various menus. You can activate or deactivate options as
follows:
To activate/deactivate an option that is displayed with a checkbox:
f Press the checkbox.
Options whose checkboxes have a green checkmark are activated; options whose check-
boxes do not have a green checkmark are deactivated; options whose checkboxes are
grayed are write protected.
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To activate an option that is displayed without a checkbox:

f Press the field that is displayed in the selection list.
The field is highlighted. The selected option is activated.
11.2.3 Entering Text and Numbers

When you access a function that requires you to enter a number or text, a letter or num-
ber keypad appears.
To enter product names or passwords, for example, use the letter keypad:
f Press the field in which you want to enter the text.
The letter keypad that was last used appears. In addition, the following buttons also ap-
pear in the footer:
Button Function
Switching to the letter keypad:
• Latin capital letters*
• Latin lowercase letters*
• Numbers, punctuation and special characters
• Umlauts, letters from other alphabets (Cyrillic, Japanese)
Closes the letter keypad without saving the entered text
Closes the letter keypad and saves the entered text
*) QWERTZ or QWERTY depending on the user account language. You can change the us-
er account language as described in chapter "Changing User Account Properties" on
page 85.
f Type in the text.
The text appears in the info line. Exception: When you enter passwords, stars appear in-
stead of the number or letter. You can edit or delete the entered text.
Button Function
Delete the entered text
Move the cursor backwards and forwards within the entered text
To enter numbers using the number keypad:

f Press the field in which you want to enter the number.
The number keypad appears.
f Type in the number.
The number appears in the info line. You can edit or delete the entered number.
Button Function
Delete the entered numbers
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Button Function
Move the cursor backwards and forwards within the entered number
There are different buttons for entering special characters:

f Press the button that is located over the zero.
- Use the hyphen to enter a date.
- Use the colon to enter a time.
- Use the comma for the decimal places.
11.2.4 Saving Entries

When changes have been made, the following query appears at the end of a menu.
Two buttons also appear in the footer:
Button Function
Save
Don't save.
f Press "Yes" to save your entries or "No" to cancel your entries.

The menu starting point appears.
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11.3 Menu Overview

The following menu overview provides various examples depending on the settings being
made.
11.3.1 Menu Overview of the Standard Display
For details on operation without logging in, see "13.1 Available Options without User Lo-
gin" on page 148.
11.3.2 Menu Overview of Operator User Group
For details on the operator main menu, see "13.3" on page 155
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11.3.3 Menu Overview of the Engineer User Group
For details on the engineer main menu, see "13.4 Engineer main menu" on page 163.
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11.3.4 Menu Overview of the Quality Manager User Group
For details on the quality manager main menu, see "13.5 Quality Manager Main Menu" on
page 166.
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11.3.5 Menu Overview of the Maintenance User Group
For details on the maintenance staff main menu, see "13.6 Maintenance main Menu" on
page 169.
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11.3.6 Menu Overview of the Administrator User Group
For details on the administrator main menu, see "13.7 Administrator Main Menu" on page
173.
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12 Getting Started with the Metal Detector
After you have connected all sensors and actuators:

• Create users (see "Managing Users" on page 80).
• Configure the touchscreen (see "Touchscreen Properties, Setting the Date/Time" on page
87)
• Enter the system settings (see "Configuring System Settings" on page 89).
• Enter the metal detector settings (see "Configuring Detector Settings" on page 94)
• Configure the inputs and outputs for the metal detector (see "Assigning Inputs to the
Connected Sensors" on page 109 and "Assigning Outputs to Connected Actuators" on
page 112)
• Configure the messages (see "Configuring Messages" on page 124)
• Create products (see "Configuring Product Settings" on page 126).
f Turn on the metal detector (see page 66).
12.1 Managing Users

You require administrator rights to create or delete users.
ATTENTION
Undesired changes to settings due to a lack of authentication
When you use the metal detector for the first time, a user account is already available for
each user group with no authentication. This means that anyone can change all metal
detector settings.
f For this reason, you should adjust the user account authentication settings as soon as
possible to your requirements (see "Changing User Account Properties" on page 85).
f You should plan your user concept (see "The User Concept" on page 23).
- If a single person requires access to several or even all functions, then you should set
up a user account for him and assign several or all rights to that account.
- If several people perform different tasks with the metal detector, then you should set
up a user account for each person and assign only some of the rights to this user ac-
count.
- If you want to protect user accounts from third-party access, then activate authenti-
cation via a password and/or fingerprint. This will ensure that only authorized person-
nel can access this user account. The fingerprint sensor must be installed to user the
fingerprint authentication feature.
- If you do not set up any authentication for a user account, then anyone can access
this user account.
Administrator Main f Log in as an administrator (see "User Login" on page 151).
Menu The Administrator main menu appears.
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If you have already set up user accounts, their user names and rights appear in a list.
You can change the sorting of this list by pressing "Sort" in the footer (alphabetical or
alphabetical in reverse order).
12.1.1 Creating User Accounts

<< Define New User f In the Administrator main menu press "<< Define new user >>."
>> The User settings appear. The "Language" field is already pre-set for all users (see
"Entering Common Settings for all New User Accounts" on page 86).
f Press "User name."

The letter keypad appears.
f Type in the user name or area of responsibility for the user and then press "OK."
Example: "Michael Miller" or "Production manager"
f Press "User description."
The letter keypad appears.
f Type in a description of the user or his job and then press "OK."
Example: "First shift" or "Maintenance and repairs"
f Press "Language."
The language selection list appears. You can set a different language for this user.
f Press "Next" in the footer.
The user groups appear.
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f Press the checkbox of one or more user groups.

This is how you assign the rights of this user group to the user account (see "The User
Concept" on page 23).
The authentication configuration appears. The "Authentication method" field is already
pre-set for all users (see "Entering Common Settings for all New User Accounts" on
page 86).
f Press "Authentication method" and select the type of authentication.
Authentication Meaning
No authentication Users can log it without a password and without a fin-
gerprint. This log in method is faster. Anyone can log it
using this user account and use its rights.
Password The user must specify a password when logging in for
the first time. After that, the user is required to enter
the password every time he logs in (see "Entering Pass-
words" on page 152). The user must enter his password
correctly to log in.
Fingerprint In the next step, the administrator must program the
(only appears if a finger- user's fingerprint in the system. After that, "Fingerpr."
print sensor is connected) appears in the footer every time the user logs in (see
"Fingerprint" on page 154). The user must then scan in
his fingerprint to log in. Authentication by fingerprint is
not available for administrators.
Fingerprint + Password The user can specify a password when logging in for the
(only appears if a finger- first time. After that, "Fingerpr." appears in the footer as
print sensor is connected) well as the password request every time the user logs in.
The user must either scan in his fingerprint or enter his
password correctly to log in.
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ATTENTION
Limited access to the metal detector if the fingerprint sensor has been damaged
If you set up user accounts with "fingerprint" authentication and the fingerprint sensor is
damaged, these users will no longer be able to access the metal detector.
f If the fingerprint sensor is damaged, the administrator will still be able to log in using
his password and change the configuration of all user accounts so that all users will
continue to have access to the metal detector.
Activating Passwords If you selected "Password" or "Fingerprint + Password" as the authentication method:
f Enter the number of failed attempts in the "Maximal attempts for login" field which will
block the user account once the number has been exceeded.
If the user enters his password incorrectly multiple times, then the user account will be
blocked. The administrator is the only one who can unblock the user account.
If there is only one administrator user account, this account does not automat-
ically lock after several unsuccessful login attempts, in order to ensure user
management functionality.
f Select the password options.
Option Selection Effect

Password The password will become invalid after a specified time.
expiring Once this time has elapsed, the user must set a new pass-
word.
f Enter the time in days in the "Days until expiring" field.
The password retains its validity.
Password The user may reuse an expired password (the system saves
reuse. the last five passwords internally).
The user must specify a new password.
Learning Fingerprints
If you selected "Fingerprint" or "Fingerprint + Password" as the authentication method:
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f Press "Fingerpr." in the footer.

f Press "Learn fingerprint" and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
If the "Test fingerprint" and "Delete fingerprint" buttons appear instead, then
a fingerprint has already been scanned for this user account. It must first be
deleted before you can scan a new fingerprint.
f Press "Start" in the footer.

The red and green LEDs of the fingerprint sensor will flash in turn.
f Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor within 10 seconds.
The green LED of the fingerprint sensor will light up continually. "Learning fingerprint
successful" appears on the touchscreen.
If the red LED lights up, then fingerprint learning has failed.
If you wait longer than 10 seconds after pressing "Start" or you move the
finger during the learning process:
f Repeat the process.
If the fingerprint has already been learned:
f Delete the fingerprint before you re-learn it.
f Press "OK."
The learned fingerprint is assigned to the user account as soon as the user account set-
tings are saved.
f Press "Back" in the footer.
The "Test fingerprint" and "Delete fingerprint" buttons appear.
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"Test fingerprint" and "Delete fingerprint"

To test the learned fingerprint:
f Press "Test fingerprint."

The login via fingerprint process starts (see "Fingerprint" on page 154).
To delete the learned fingerprint:
f Press "Delete fingerprint."
"Delete" appears in the footer.
f Press "Delete."
The learned fingerprint is deleted as soon as the user account settings are
saved.
Saving User Accounts ATTENTION

No user account if the entries are not saved
If you do not save your entries, then the user account is not created.
f Save you entries for the user account as described in the following.

The query appears.
- "Yes": The new user is created. The name immediately appears in all user groups to
which he has rights. You can log in under the name of this user and operate the metal
detector.
- "No": The user is not created.
12.1.2 Changing User Account Properties

To change the configuration of an existing user account:
f In the Administrator main menu press the field with the user name.
The User settings appear.
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f Change the user settings as described in chapter "Creating User Accounts" on page 81.
12.1.3 Deleting User Accounts

You can delete all user accounts except for the user account with administrator rights.
f In the Administrator main menu press the field with the user name.
The User settings appear.
f Press "Delete" in the footer.
The list of all user accounts appears.
f Press the user account that you want to delete.
The user account disappears from the list. All settings of this user account are deleted
immediately. You cannot restore the deleted user account.
12.1.4 Entering Common Settings for all New User Accounts

You can preset the language and type of authentication for all new user accounts.
f Press "General" in the footer in the Administrator main menu.
The general user settings appear.
f Select the general user settings.

These general settings do not just affect existing user accounts, but also any new user
accounts that you create.

Language German All new user accounts created will then use
English the selected language.
French
Español
Other
Type of authenti- No authenticati- All new user accounts created are preset
cation on with no authentication (see "Creating User
Accounts" on page 81).
Password All new user accounts created are preset
with password authentication (see
"Activating Passwords" on page 83).
Fingerprint All new user accounts (except administrator)
(only appears if created are preset with fingerprint authenti-
a fingerprint cation (see "Learning Fingerprints" on pa-
sensor is con- ge 83).
nected)
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Fingerprint + All new user accounts created are preset
Password with "Fingerprint + Password" authentica-
(only appears if tion (see "Activating Passwords" on page 83
a fingerprint and "Learning Fingerprints" on page 83).
sensor is con-
nected)
You can change these general user settings for each user account. This can be
done both when creating a new user account (see "Creating User Accounts"
on page 81) as well as later on (see "Changing User Account Properties" on
page 85).
12.2 Touchscreen Properties, Setting the Date/Time

You require operator, engineer, or quality manager rights to configure the touchscreen
and set the date/time (see "User Login" on page 151).
f Press "Settings" in the Operator, Engineer, or Quality manager main menu.
The "Settings" menu opens.
"Terminal settings" f Press "Terminal."

menu The "Terminal settings" menu opens.
12.2.1 Adjust touchscreen

f Press "Adjust touchscreen" in the "Terminal settings" menu.
Touchscreen adjustment opens.
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f Follow the instructions on the touchscreen.

The touchscreen is adjusted. This will minimize parallax errors when pressing the but-
tons.
12.2.2 Enter date and time

f Press "Enter date and time" in the "Terminal settings" menu.
The "Date and time" menu opens.
f Press the field with the date and enter the current date using the number keypad (for-
mat: YYYY-MM-DD).
f Press the field with the time and enter the current time using the number keypad (24h
format: HH:MM:SS).
The date and time are always visible in the user account area. All entries made via the
metal detector as well as all results, error and warning messages are saved with the re-
spective date and time.
The "Terminal settings" menu re-opens.
12.2.3 Displaying Version Numbers

f Press "Display version numbers" in the "Terminal settings" menu.
The version numbers appear.
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When you contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service,
please have these version numbers ready.
12.3 Configuring System Settings

Before you can use the metal detector, you must configure basic system setting in the
"System settings" menu. System settings specify how the terminal communicates and
interacts with the user and the other devices in your system.
You require engineer or maintenance rights to configure system settings (see "User Login"
on page 151).
f Press "Settings" in the footer of the Engineer or Maintenance main menu.
f Press "System."
The first page of the "System settings" menu opens.
f Go through all pages of the "System settings" menu and enter the correct settings on
each page.
If you deactivate specific options in the "System settings" menu, this can
then cause other options to be hidden. If you activate many options, then
this makes the "System settings" menu longer.
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12.3.1 Configuring the User Interface

You can specify the basic properties of the user interface and the graphical display of
metal signals in the "System settings" menu.
f Enter the desired options.
Option Effect
Luminance This changes the brightness of the touchscreen backlighting.
Language after All pages of the user interface that can be opened without user
restart login are displayed in this language (see "Available Options wit-
hout User Login" on page 148).
To change the language for one user account, see "Creating User
Accounts" on page 81.
To change the language for the standard display, see "Changing
the Language of the Standard Display" on page 150.
LF data distance x- This changes the scaling and resolution of the x-axis in graphical
axis displays.
No. of combined LF This changes the number of measurement values for which a
values maximum average is calculated. This changes the smoothing of
the graphical display.
12.3.2 Configuring User Login, Message Displays, and Report Function

The method of user login, terminal name, type of message display, scope of the report
function, and network settings can be configured in the "System settings" menu.
Popup message f Select the type of message display.
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Popup messa- When error, warning, and metal messages are triggered,
ge they are automatically displayed in the foreground. You
must reset the message before you can continue using
the metal detector.
In order to continue operating the metal detector de-
spite error, warning or metal messages, you can enter a
time in the "Hide message time" field which will suppress
the automatic popup of error, warning, or metal mes-
sages.
The messages are only displayed in the stop light.
User Logout f Select the type of user logout.

Automatic Users are automatically logged off after a configurable
logout time (default: 5 minutes) has passed since the last time
the touchscreen was touched. Unsaved changes are re-
jected.
Users only log off manually.
Audit Trail f Select the scope of the report function.

Audit trail All relevant user actions are logged. You can view these
reports (see "Researching Past Error, Warning, and De-
tection Messages" on page 159).
User actions are not logged.
Terminal Name You can enter a terminal name (max. 16 characters) by selecting the buttons.
Host IP, Subnet Mask, You can change the host IP, subnet mask, and gateway (TCP/IP protocol) for the metal
Gateway detector by pressing the corresponding button.
12.3.3 Releasing Interfaces

You can release and configure several interfaces of the metal detector in the "System
settings" menu.
If the metal detector is ordered with one or more interfaces, then they are
already integrated and released. Please contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG for information about installing additional interfaces.
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Interface name Function

XML-Client Metal detector data exchange via the RJ45 interface to
the HMI module
XML-Server Metal detector data exchange via the RJ45 interface to
the HMI module
USB Print Output of reports via the USB interface
SPCfWin Remote control of metal detector using SPCfWin via the
RJ45 interface
SPC@Inline Remote control of metal detector using SPC@Inline via
the TCP/IP interface
Profibus Metal detector data exchange via the Profibus interface
Fingerprint sensor Use the connected fingerprint sensor for user login
External product selection Metal detector data exchange via the RS-232 interface to
the HMI module, specially for remote selection of product
data (see "Selecting Product Data Profile for Use" on page
155)
Secus@Remote Remote control of metal detector using an internet
browser via the TCP/IP interface
f Press the interface that you want to release.

"Serial number for option" is displayed.
f This "Serial number for option" must be entered for a reorder.
The fields for entering the release code number and release check number are displayed.
f Enter the release code number in the "Release code" field.

f Enter the release check number in the "Release check" field.
You can now release the option by pressing the "Release" checkbox. The terminal can
now communicate and receive data from other devices through this interface.
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f Determine which messages should be output via the interface:
Selection Effect
Write error message Error messages are displayed.
Write metal message Detection messages are displayed.
Write warning messages Warning messages are displayed.
Write event messages Event messages are displayed.
Write test report Test reports are displayed.
Write statistics Statistics are displayed.
12.3.4 Logging In Metal Detectors to the Terminal

When several metal detectors are connected to the same terminal, assign a unique ID to
each connected metal detector in the "System settings" menu.
f Enter a unique ID for each connected metal detector.
Option Meaning
Detector alias name Name of metal detector
Serial number sensor Serial number of sensor. This can be found in the dialog system
under "System settings."
Serial number IO Serial number of the metal detector's IO_IO module. This is
printed on the module.
If the serial number in the fields "Serial number sensor" or "Serial number IO"
do not match the actual serial numbers, the warning message "W0085 IO
serial number mismatch" or "W0086 DPI serial number mismatch" is displayed
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(see page 187). The metal detector cannot be operated.

f Check the details for error message "W0085" or "W0086" (see "Researching
and Confirming Current Error, Warning, and Detection Messages" on pa-
ge 159).
The correct serial number is displayed under "S-no."
It is not possible to simply replace one module because of the unique assign-
ment of serial numbers and the topology of the serial numbers with the indi-
vidual modules.
12.3.5 Saving All Entries in the "System Settings" Menu

To save all entries in the "System settings" menu:
f Use the "Next" button to go to "Save changes?"
f Press "Yes" to save all entries in the "System settings" menu.

When you open the "System settings" menu the next time, you will see all your newly
entered settings.
f Press "No" to cancel all entries in the "System settings" menu.
When you open the "System settings" menu the next time, you will see the original, un-
changed settings.
You can save all settings in the "System settings" menu to external storage
media as described in chapter "Saving Data" on page 161.
12.4 Configuring Detector Settings

You require engineer or maintenance staff rights to configure the metal detector (see
"User Login" on page 151). Before you can use the metal detector, you must configure the
following settings in the "Detector settings" menu.
• Metal detector type
• Connected sensors and actuators
• Essential settings for detection such as two channel operation and the sensitivity
• Essential settings for operation such as batch operation or fast learning
If you ordered the metal detector together with additional sensors and ac-
tuators, then they will already be installed and connected. The corresponding
metal detector settings would also be correctly configured in this case.
f However, if you are an engineer or quality manager, you should still read
this chapter to familiarize yourself with the settings and learn about possi-
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ble causes for errors.
f Have the following ready:

- The connection diagram (created for you by the person who connects the sensors and
actuators to the metal detector)
- The test report (included with the equipment supplied)
- The order sheet (included with the equipment supplied, contains product dimensions
and weight)
f Press "Settings" in the engineer or maintenance staff main menu.
If more than one detector is connected, a selection dialog appears to choose

the detector to be configured.
f Press "Detector."
The first page of the "Detector settings" menu opens.
f Go through all pages of the "Detector settings" menu and enter the correct settings on
each page.
The "Detector settings" menu comprises several pages. You will probably require a longer
time to research and correctly enter all settings.
If you deactivate specific options in the "Detector settings" menu, this can
then cause other options to be hidden. If you activate many options, then
this adds additional pages to the "System settings" menu.
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12.4.1 Entering Metal Detector Type of Construction and Dimensions

You must enter the type of construction for the metal detector in the "Detector settings"
menu in order for the metal detector software and hardware to communicate correctly
with each other.
Type f Check the factory-set type of construction and preset dimensions of the metal detector
Aperture width using the order sheet.
Aperture height
Aperture depth
Aperture diameter
Type of construction: Type of construction:

- Large: Secus-D (Divisible) - Under-belt Secus-U
- Small: Secus-C (Compact)
Detector aperture width
Detector aperture diameter
Detector aperture height
Detector aperture depth
f Leave the "Detector form factor" setting unchanged.

The next page of the "Detector settings" menu opens.
12.4.2 Defining the Functional Scope of the Metal Detector

The basic functional scope of the metal detector is defined on this page of the "Detector
settings" menu. When you activate functions here, this also activates other menus and
settings. When you deactivate functions, then the corresponding functions are not used.
Sensitivity channel B You can include channel B in the evaluation of the signal strength if this gives an ad-
vantage for your products (see "Changing Threshold Values for Sensitivity" on page 134).
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Sensitivity The option to include channel B in the evaluation of the
channel B signal strength is activated (see "Changing Threshold
Values for Sensitivity" on page 134).
• For products with no or limited product effect, this
increases sensitivity.
• For products with a product effect, this only makes
sense if this gives an advantage from the phase posi-
tion of the product effect. If necessary, you must test
this.
Channel B is not included in the evaluation of the signal
strength. All menus and settings for channel B configu-
ration are hidden. This makes operating the metal de-
tector faster and easier.
Coarse sensitivity You can activate an additional, higher threshold for the resolution of a detection message
channel A for each channel. This additional, higher threshold is only reached by significantly higher
metal contaminations. You can connect the "course metal" detection message differently
Change coarse sensi- (e.g., belt stop) than the standard detection message that is triggered for very small metal
tivity channel B contaminations.

Coarse sensitivity You can define an additional, higher threshold level
channel A for channel A which triggers the "coarse metal"
output if it is exceeded (see "Changing Threshold
Values for Sensitivity" on page 134).
A detection message is triggered as soon as the
threshold value at channel A has been exceeded.
Change coarse sen- You can define an additional, higher threshold level
sitivity channel B for channel B which triggers the "coarse metal"
(appears only when output if it is exceeded (see "Changing Threshold
"Sensitivity chan- Values for Sensitivity" on page 134).
nel B" is activated) A detection message is triggered as soon as the
threshold value at channel B has been exceeded.
Test with test pieces You can run a function test, which is configured and carried out by the quality manager.
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Test with In the "Product settings" menu, the options for planning a
test pieces regular function test are activated (see "Configuring Func-
tion Tests" on page 136). In this way, you can schedule
regular function tests.
The options for planning regular function tests are shown.
Product effect mini- You can activate an additional product effect minimization. This enables you to minimize
mization the product effect in addition to the phase correction.

Product The "Product effect minimization" option is shown when
effect mi- manually entering product data (see page 135). When this
nimization is activated for a product, its product effect can be mini-
mized in addition to the phase correction.
The additional product effect minimization is deactivated.
External error con- The metal detector triggers an error, warning or detection message for specific events (see
firmation also "Faults, Possible Causes, and Solutions" starting on page 183).
External metal con-
firmation Message type Code Result of message
Error Message E • The stop light turns to red in the status display.
• The text of the error message is displayed in the oper-
ating panel and display field. You can research the
cause of the error message by pressing this text. The
meaning of error codes can be found in chapter
"Troubleshooting" on page 182.
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Message type Code Result of message

Warning Message W • The stop light turns to yellow in the status display.
• The text of the warning message is displayed in the
operating panel and display field. You can research
the cause of the warning message by pressing this
text. The meaning of error codes can be found in
chapter "Troubleshooting" on page 182.
• The "error" or relay triggers if the warning message
has be configured accordingly.
Event message M No special consequence. A normal event occurred, e.g.,
the metal detector was restarted.
Detection message X The "Metal" output triggers.
All messages are logged automatically. You can view these reports as de-
scribed in chapter "Researching Past Error, Warning, and Detection Messages"
on page 159.
To reset the "error" relay after an error or warning message, these messages must be con-
firmed. Error messages can only be confirmed after their cause has been corrected. Warn-
ing messages can be confirmed at any time. You can configure the confirmation of error,
warning and detection messages as follows.

External Error Confir- All corrected error and warning messages are
mation confirmed together by pressing an external key.
This key can be located on the belt drive con-
troller, for example. It must be connected to the
input of the IO_IO module as described on pa-
ge 57. The "error" relay must be configured so
that it remains in the "error" state until the ex-
ternal key is pressed.
Error and warning messages are confirmed indi-
vidually in sequence by pressing the "Confirm"
button on the touchscreen.
External metal confir- Detection messages are confirmed by pressing
mation an external key. This key can be located on the
(appears only if "Con- belt drive controller, for example. It must be
firm metaldetection by connected to the input of the IO_IO module as
user" and "Compulsory described on page 57. The "metal" relay must be
configured so that it remains in the "error" state
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separation" are disa- until the external key is pressed.
bled)
The "Confirm metaldetection by user" option is
displayed.
Confirm metaldetec- Detection messages are confirmed by pressing
tion by user the "Confirm" button on the touchscreen. This
(appears only if "Ex- requires engineer, quality manager or mainte-
ternal metal confirma- nance rights.
tion" and "Compulsory Detection messages are confirmed automatically
separation" are disa- after the separation time has elapsed, or by the
bled) user, when both the options "External metal
confirmation" and "Confirm metaldetection by
user" are deactivated.
Negative You can use the metal detector in two different detection operating modes:
Metal Detection 1st Positive metal detection:
checks for undesired metal contaminations with the goal of separating out metal-
contaminated products (normal operation)
2nd Negative metal detection:
checks for desired metal components of the product such as seals, labels or inserts with
the goal of separating metal-free products

Negative A detection message is triggered as soon as a product
metal de- without metal contamination is detected.
tection A product synchronization sensor must be installed, con-
(only ap- nected and configured (described starting on page 57) to
pears if enable the metal detector to recognize the products.
"Metal Use this detection operating mode when you want to
amassment" check whether or not metal seals such as crown corks or
is deactivat- metal covers, or conductive printed surfaces are on the
ed) product.
A detection message is triggered as soon as a product with
metal contamination is detected.
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Sensor for Belt

ATTENTION
start/stop
Possible metal contamination in the goods flow when the conveyor stops
If the conveyor system stops shortly after a metal detection, the time interval up to sepa-
ration is not correct. The separator is activated, but it does not separate the metal-
contaminated product.
f If you are not using an impulse transmitter, you must remove all products in the area
between the metal detector inlet and the separator after each time the conveyor stops.
Metal-contaminated products that are left in this area will not be separated despite the
metal detection.
You can configure the metal detector so that it correctly separates metal-contaminated
products despite a conveyor stop.
ATTENTION
Possible metal contamination in the goods flow when the conveyor system starts
running backwards
If the conveyor system continues to run backwards after a conveyor stop, products can be
shifted due to slippage. This can cause the separation of metal-contaminated products to
malfunction even though you are using an impulse transmitter and have correctly config-
ured the "Sensor for belt start/stop" option.
f Prevent product slippage when starting the conveyor system, e.g., using a startup ramp.

Sensor for Activate this option if you are using a conveyor system
Belt with variable conveyance speed as well as an impulse
Start/Stop transmitter.
The metal detector expects impulses that are proportional
to the path. If these are not there, this triggers a warning
message. These impulses are used by the metal detector to
determine whether or not the conveyor system has
stopped or is running. Metal-contaminated products are
then also correctly separated when the conveyor system
has been stopped between metal detection and separa-
tion. ATTENTION! Possible metal contamination in the
goods flow when the conveyor system starts running
backwards (see above).
If you are using a conveyor system with a constant con-
veyance speed and no impulse transmitter is connected,
then you must deactivate this option.
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The metal detector then does not process impulses that
are proportional to the path. ATTENTION! Possible metal
contamination in the goods flow when the conveyor
stops (see above).
Air pressure monitor- The metal detector can monitor the function of a pneumatic separator (e.g., pusher).
ing

Air pressure Monitoring is turned on. When the air pressure falls, the
monitoring error "EFF01 air pressure error" is triggered and the "error"
relay is activated.
• For this reason, you must connect a pressure controller
with an adjustable switch point to your compressed air
supply.
• The input of the pressure controller must be debounced
so that brief fluctuations in the compressed air supply
do not lead to error messages.
• You must connect the output of the pressure controller
to an input of the metal detector.
Monitoring is turned off.
Sensor for product If you are checking individual goods and you want to automatically separate metal-
synchronizati- contaminated products, you must make sure that a metal-contaminated product is syn-
on/displacement chronized with its detection message. You can use a sensor for product synchronization,
e.g., a light barrier.
In this case, you must activate the "Sensor for product synchronization" and "Displace-
ment" options.
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Sensor for Product synchronization is activated. Detection messages
Product are synchronized automatically to the product center thus
Synchro- synchronization is independent of the product length in
nization the conveyor direction.
Product synchronization is deactivated.
Displace- Activate this option when you are using a sensor for prod-
ment uct synchronization and you have activated the "Sensor
for product synchronization" option.
The setting for displacement or displacement path is acti-
vated.
Displacement is deactivated. This option is for when you
are not using a separator, but rather manually remove
metal-contaminated products from the conveyor system
(see "Manual Separation" Operating Mode on page 21).
Batch mode You can configure batches or lots for tracking purposes.

Batch Mode The options for assigning batch names and numbers as
well as for starting and stopping batches are activated
(see page 156).
If the option SPC@Inline is activated (see page 91), the
option batch mode is automatically enabled.
The options for assigning batch names and numbers as
well as for starting and stopping batches are deactivated.
Compulsory separa- You can configure regular, additional separations.

tion
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Compulsory Activate this option to carry out regular, additional sepa-
Separation rations.
(appears The separator is triggered at intervals even though no
only if "Ex- metal has been detected. This enables the contaminated
ternal metal flow to continue to be moved along. This gives you
confirma- enough time to remove perishable products, for example,
tion" and from the contaminated flow.
"Confirm f Enter the time in minutes in the "Compulsory separation
metaldetec- every" field when the separator should be triggered.
tion by user"
are disabled) If you are not checking perishable products, deactivate
this option.
Fadeout You can hide cyclically-reoccurring locations of the conveyor system that trigger a metal
imperfection signal.

Fadeout Im- Activate this option to hide cyclically-reoccurring loca-
perfection tions of the conveyor system that trigger a metal signal.
This activates fadeout imperfection configuration (see pa-
ge 114).
The option is deactivated.
Conveyor motion
You can use a sensor for conveyor motion monitoring. It checks whether or not the con-
monitoring veyor belt is running centered (convex) or running partially to one side. When you install
and connect a sensor for conveyor motion monitoring, you must activate the evaluation
of the sensor signals as follows.
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Conveyor The evaluation of sensor signals for conveyor motion
Motion Mo- monitoring is activated. When an end switch or light bar-
nitoring rier for conveyor motion monitoring is triggered because
the conveyor belt is no longer running convexly, a warn-
ing message is displayed.
The evaluation of sensor signals for conveyor motion
monitoring is deactivated.
Separate products in You can specify whether or not products that pass through the metal detector during
learn mode product data learn mode are conveyed to the goods flow or contaminated flow.
ATTENTION
Possible metal contamination in the "goods" flow due to no separation during lean-
ing mode
When learning product data for a product type in learning mode, the separation for met-
al-contaminated products is not yet functional. This could cause metal-contaminated
products to enter the goods flow.
f You can prevent metal-contaminated products from entering the goods flow during
product data learning mode by activating the "Separate products in learn mode" op-
tion.

Separate All products that pass through the metal detector during
products in product data learn mode are automatically separated to
learn mode the contaminated flow. This prevents metal-contaminated
products from entering the goods flow.
All products that pass through the metal detector during
product data learn mode are remain in the goods flow.
ATTENTION! This could cause metal-contaminated
products to enter the goods flow (see above).
Package Distance You can adjust the conveyor system and the separator to packaged or bulk products.
Monitoring
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Package If individual packaged goods are being checked, activate
Distance this option as well as the "Sensor for product synchroniza-
Monitoring tion" option. This activates the input of the product dis-
tance (see "Configuring Displacement and Separation " on
page 120).
The metal detector monitors the distance between prod-
ucts. If the distance is insufficient for the separator to de-
ploy and retract causing a possible product jam, the
"W0002 package distance" warning message is displayed.
If you are checking bulk products, deactivate this option.
Package Length You can adjust the conveyor system and the separator to packaged or bulk products.
Monitoring

Package If individual packaged goods are being checked, activate
Length Mo- this option as well as the "Sensor for product synchroniza-
nitoring tion" option. When creating product data, this activates
the options for entering product sizes (see page 132).
The metal detector monitors the signal duration of the
sensor for product synchronization (e.g., the duration of
the black-out of a light barrier). The separator is adjusted
to this.
If you are not checking packaged products, deactivate this
option.
Activate quick learn To enable checking products for metal contaminations, you must first learn the product
mode effect (see "Configuring Product Settings" on page 126). In this way, the metal detector
learns the phase position of the product. If this phase position suddenly changes during
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production, metal detection will no longer function correctly. You can make sure that the
learned product effect can be adjusted after a sudden change to the phase position.
The phase position of the product effect can change suddenly if, for example,
products cool during a production break or heat up or when the composition
changes due to evaporation.

Activate The learned product effect can be adjusted after a sudden
Quick Learn change to the phase position. To do this, press the "Learn"
Mode button in the footer (see "Learning Sudden Product Effect
Changes" on page 157).
The learned product effect cannot be adjusted. The "Learn"
button is deactivated.
Metal amassment If metal amassment accumulates, this could mean that there is equipment damage or
another malfunction that should not be treated like a regular detection message. There-
fore, you can configured error messages for accumulated detection messages.

Metal This configuration for error messages for accumulated de-
amassment tection messages is activated (see page 118). You can de-
(only ap- fine a maximum number of detection messages per time
pears if period, unit count or conveyor path. When this maximum
"Negative number is exceeded, the "W0020 metal amassment" error
metal detec- message is displayed and the "error" output.
tion" is de- Requirement for Metal Amassment per Unit Count:
activated) You have a sensor for product synchronization installed
and connected as well as have activated the "Sensor for
product synchronization" option.
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This configuration for error messages for accumulated de-
tection messages is deactivated.
12.4.3 Selecting Optional Upgrades

Optional upgrades are available for all Secus metal detectors at an additional cost (see
"Optional Upgrades" on page 22). These upgrades can be activated or deactivated in the
"Detector settings" menu.
If the metal detector is ordered with an upgrade, then it is already installed

and operational. In this case, you can skip this page of the "Detector set-
tings" menu.
If you want purchase and install one of these upgrades at a later date:
f Request the "release code" and "release check" numbers from Sartorius Mechatronics
C&D GmbH & Co. KG.
f In the "Detector settings" menu, press the checkbox of the upgrade that you want to
install.
The input fields for the "release code" and "release check" numbers appear.
f Enter the "Release code" and "Release check" numbers in the respective fields and then
press "OK."
The upgrade is activated.
You can block entry of the "Release code" and "Release check" numbers by
pressing "Lock" in the footer.
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f Activate the "Separation monitoring" option if the metal detector processes signals from
Separation monito-
two proximity sensors and sends them to a pneumatic separator.
ring
Sensor for impulse f Activate the "Sensor for pulser" when the metal detector processes impulses proportion-
transmitter al to the path to determine the conveyor speed.
In this way, the metal detector also correctly synchronizes the separator with metal-
contaminated products for variable conveyor belt speeds.
Fill level monitoring f Activate the "Fill level monitoring" option if the metal detector processes signals from a
fill level sensor (e.g., light barrier or float) in the collection container for separated
products.
Maximum number of f Activate the "Maximum number of products = 200" option to extend the internal
products memory of the detector from 50 to 200 product data profiles.
When you purchase and activate this optional upgrades, this will also activate additional
options, e.g., for entering product data.
Separator Signal Option available soon.
Suppression
f Activate the "Separator signal suppression" option to prevent disruptions from a separa-
tor installed too close to the metal detector.
Rotational- Option available soon.
symmetrical Signal
f Activate the "Rotational-symmetrical signal suppression" option to prevent disruptions
Suppression from a conveyor system's rotating parts.
12.4.4 Assigning Inputs to the Connected Sensors

Sensors are connected to the inputs of the IO_IO module. Assign the sensor functions of
the metal detector to the correct inputs in the "Detector settings" menu.
If you ordered the metal detector together with a Sartorius conveyor belt,
the metal detector is already installed and connected to the conveyor belt. If
you ordered additional sensors, then these are also already installed and
connected. The wiring of the IO_IO module is documented in the supplied
circuit diagram.
If you installed and connected optional sensors yourself, e.g., a sensor for product syn-
chronization, configure these connections as follows.
f Have the connection diagram ready.
The connection diagram is created for you by the person who connects the sensors and
actuators to the metal detector.
f Assign the input allocation to each sensor function that is listed in the connection dia-
gram.
- "Digital input 1" through "Digital input 8," depending on the allocation
- "Unused" if nothing has been connected
In this section of the "Detector settings" menu, only those options appear
that were activated by you in the previous sections. Therefore, the display on
your terminal may differ somewhat from the following examples.
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Name of sensor function Selected input

Product Synchronization Input where the product synchronization sensor is con-
nected
Confirm metaldetection Input where the external key for confirming detection
messages is connected
Confirm error Input where the external key for confirming error mes-
sages is connected
Product separated Input where the contaminated flow monitoring sensor is
connected
ATTENTION
Possible metal contamination in the "goods" flow due to suppressed trouble position
When the "Suppress trouble position" option is activated, small metal contaminations that
are conveyed exactly on the defective position may remain undetected.
f If your system has defective positions that may cause a detection message, remove the
defective position or replace the conveyor belt and/or conveyor chain instead of acti-
vating the "Suppress trouble position" option.
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Product synchronization Input where the goods flow monitoring sensor is con-
unseparated nected
Air pressure monitoring Input where the pressure controller for your system's
compressed air supply is connected
Suppress trouble position Input where the sensor is connected that identifies de-
fective positions in the conveyor system, e.g., a light
barrier that is aligned to a slit in the conveyor belt. As
long as the defective position runs through the aper-
ture, the sensitivity threshold for both channel A and
channel B will be raised from the normal value to the
coarse metal value. You can hide cyclically-reoccurring
locations of the conveyor system that trigger a metal
signal. ATTENTION! Small metal contaminations that
are conveyed exactly on the defective position may
remain undetected (see above).
Sensor for belt start/stop Input where the impulse transmitter is connected. These
signals are used to determine whether or not the con-
veyor system has stopped or is running.
Separator zero position mo- Input were the proximity sensor for the original position
nitoring of the pneumatic separator is connected.
Separator active position Input were the proximity sensor for the separation posi-
monitoring tion of the pneumatic separator is connected.
Monitoring the number of Input where the container's fill level sensor for separat-
separated products ed products is connected

Conveyor motion monito- Input where the conveyor motion monitoring sensor is
ring connected. It checks whether or not the conveyor belt is
running centered.
Sensor for impulse trans- You cannot freely assign an input to this sensor func-
mitter tion (evaluation of path-proportional impulses). The im-
pulse transmitter must always be connected to "Digital
input 9."
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You can analyze whether or not there are sensor signals at the inputs as
described in chapter "Analyzing Inputs and Outputs" on page 169.
12.4.5 Assigning Outputs to Connected Actuators

Actuators are connected to the outputs of the IO_IO module. Assign the actuator func-
tions of the metal detector to the correct outputs in the "Detector settings" menu.
If you ordered the metal detector together with a Sartorius conveyor belt,
the metal detector is already installed and connected to the conveyor belt.
If you ordered additional actuators, then these are also already installed and
connected. The wiring of the IO_IO module is documented in the supplied
circuit diagram.
If you installed and connected actuators yourself, e.g., a separator, configure these con-
nections as follows.
f Have the connection diagram ready.
The connection diagram is created for you by the person who connects the sensors and
actuators to the metal detector.
f Assign the output allocation to each actuator function that is listed in the connection
diagram.
- "Digital output 1" through "Digital output 4" corresponds to relay 1 through 4,
"Digital output 5“ through "Digital output 8" corresponds to the 24 V digital outputs
- "Unused" if nothing has been connected
In this section of the "Detector settings" menu, only those options appear
that were activated by you in the previous sections. Therefore, the display on
your terminal may differ somewhat from the following examples.
Name of actuator function Selected output

Fault detector relay You cannot freely assign this actuator function to an
output. The "error" relay is always assign to the "Digi-
tal output 2 ("error" relay) output. You can, however,
assign additional signals to this output.
Separate metal Output where the separator is connected.
Separate metal (opt.) Optional output where an actuator is connected that
is triggered when there is a coarse metal detection
message (see "Changing Threshold Values for Sensitiv-
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Name of actuator function Selected output

ity" on page 134). Coarse metal detection messages
are only trigger by significantly higher metal contam-
inations when a higher threshold value is exceeded.
Test indication Output used for requests for a function test (see
"Configuring Function Tests" on page 136), e.g., a sig-
nal lamp
You can analyze whether or not there are signals at the outputs as described
in chapter "Analyzing Inputs and Outputs" on page 169.
12.4.6 Configuring Additional Interfaces

The metal detector can have additional interfaces (RS-232/RS-422 or Profibus) on one
daughter board (see page 50). They can be configured in the "Detector settings" menu.
If you order the metal detector with additional interfaces (see "Additional
Interfaces" on page 22), then they are already installed and correctly config-
ured.
If you install additional interfaces to the terminal yourself, you should configure them as
follows:
f Activate the "Serial port 1 active" option.
f Enter the correct values for the interface in the "Baudrate" and "Parity" fields.
The corresponding values are displayed in the "Number of databits" and "Number of stop
bits" fields.
Baud rate Parity

300
600
1200 Even
2400 odd
4800 None
9600
19200
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12.4.7 Fadeout Imperfection Configuration

If you activated Fadeout imperfection (cyclically-reoccurring locations of the conveyor
system that trigger a metal signal), configure it as follows.
Name of parameter Entered value
Fadeout imperfection Way The way information is entered in mm.

mode Time The time information is entered in ms.
Way to fadeout Length of defective location in the conveyor system
Time to fadeout Time required for the defective location to pass
through the aperture
Fadeout sensitivity A Increase the sensitivity threshold for channel A for
the way and time of the disruption
Fadeout sensitivity B Increase the sensitivity threshold for channel B for
the way and time of the disruption
Fadeout optimized SA Increase the optimized sensitivity threshold for
channel A for the way and time of the disruption
Fadeout optimized SB Increase the optimized sensitivity threshold for
channel B for the way and time of the disruption
12.4.8 Configuring the Product Synchronization Sensor

When you have connected a sensor for product synchronization, you can configure it in
the "Detector settings" menu as follows.

Monitoring time sensor 1 Signal duration of sensor for product synchronization in
for product synchronization ms, which if exceeded will trigger the "error" relay. This
time must be longer than the time it takes a product to
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pass through.
The signal duration of the sensor for product synchroni-
zation can be exceeded when:
• The sensor is defective
• The sensor is blocked (e.g., due black-out of light bar-
rier)
Distance sensor 1 product Distance between the sensor for product synchroniza-
synchronization - coil front tion and the metal detector inlet in mm.
12.4.9 Configuring Separation Monitoring

When you have connected and installed a separator with a sensor(s), you can configure
the sensor parameters in the "Detector settings" menu as follows.
f Select the position of the sensor in the product flow in the "Separation monitoring
mode" field.
1 2
Name of position Meaning

Good line The sensor is located in the goods flow (2: e.g., a light bar-
rier behind the metal detector). The sensor only reports
non-separated products.
Separation line The sensor is located in the contaminated flow (3: e.g., a
light barrier behind the metal detector). The sensor reports
only separated products.
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Name of position Meaning

Active/inactive separator The sensor is located at the separator (1: e.g., proximity
position 1/2 sensors in a pneumatic cylinder). The sensors report
whether or not the separator is in its starting position or
in its separation position.
Good line When the sensor is located in the goods flow:
f Calculate the time that a product requires to be moved from the separator to the sensor
in the goods flow.
f Add an additional 10 to 15 percent more to this time.
f Enter this time in ms in the "Separation monitoring time 1" field.
Separation line When the sensor is located in the contaminated flow:
CAUTION
Danger of injury from separator movement

When you press "Measure" in the footer, the separator moves to the separation position
and back to the starting position. This can cause injuries to personnel who are working on
the separator.
f Make sure that covers are properly mounted.
f Keep personnel away from the area around the separator.
f Measure or calculate the time that a metal-contaminated product requires to be moved

from the separator to the sensor in the contaminated flow.
When you measure this time, the deceleration of the separator by heavy products is cor-
rectly determined.
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To measure the time:

f Place a product directly in front of the separator so that it is separated
into the contaminated flow as soon as the separator deploys.
f Make sure that the conveyor system is not running.
f Press "Measure" in the footer.
The separator moves to the separation position and back to the starting
position. The product is separated into the contaminated flow and passes
by the sensor. The measured time between when the separator is triggered
and the sensor emits a signal is displayed in the "Separation reaction time
1" field.
f You can repeat this measurement several times to calculate the average.
f Add an additional 10 to 15 percent more to this time.

f Enter this time in ms in the "Separation monitoring time 1" field.
Active/inactive sepa- When this sensor is located on the separator and reports whether or not the separator is in
rator position 1/2 its starting position or in its separation position:
CAUTION
Danger of injury from separator movement

When you press "Measure" in the footer, the separator moves to the separation position
and back to the starting position. This can cause injuries to personnel who are working on
the separator.
f Measure or calculate the time that a metal-contaminated product requires to be moved

from the separator to the sensor in the contaminated flow.
To measure the time:

f Press "Measure."
The separator moves to the separation position and back to the starting
position. The reaction times of both end position sensors are measured.
- The measured time between when the separator is triggered and the
separation position is reached is displayed in the "Separation reaction
time 1" field.
- The measured time between when the separator is triggered and the
starting position is reached is displayed in the "Separation reaction time
2" field.
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f You can repeat this measurement several times to calculate the average.
f Add an additional 10 to 15 percent more to both times.

f Enter both these time in ms in the "Separation monitoring time 1" and the "Separation
monitoring time 2" fields.
12.4.10 Configuring Belt Motion Monitoring

When you have connected and installed belt motion monitoring, you can configure it in
the "Detector settings" menu as follows.
f Enter the number of path-proportional impulses per conveyor meter in the "Pulser
setting" field.
The current conveyor belt speed appears in the "Product speed" field.
ATTENTION
Malfunction due to incorrect configuration of the conveyor speed
If the conveyor speed is entered incorrectly, the detection and separation of metal-
contaminated products will not function.
f Start the conveyor system.
f Make absolutely sure that the actual current conveyor belt speed appears in the "Prod-
uct speed" field.
If an incorrect conveyor speed is displayed here, you must correctly set the number of
path-proportional impulses per conveyor meter in the "Pulser setting" field.
12.4.11 Configuring Warning Message "W0020" (Accumulated Detection Messag-

es)
When you have activated the "Metal amassment" option, you can configure it in the "De-
tector settings" menu as follows.
f Select the reference parameter that you want to use in the "Metal amassment settings"
field.
Name of option Reference parameter

Time Detection messages per time unit
Piece interval Detection messages per number of products
This requires a sensor for product synchronization that is con-
nected and configured.
Distance Detection messages per conveyor path
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This requires an impulse transmitter to be connected and con-
figured.
Time If you selected time as the reference parameter:
f Enter the number of detection messages in the "Max. amount metaldetections" field,
which if exceeded would trigger the "W0020" warning message.
f Enter the time in the "Amassment interval" field, which if exceeded would trigger the
"W0020" warning message.
Example:
• Max. amount metaldetections: 10
• Amassment interval: 60 min
The "W0020" is triggered when more than 10 detection message occurs per
hour.
Piece interval If you selected piece interval as the reference parameter:
f Enter the number of checked products in the "Amassment pieces" field, which if exceed-
ed would trigger the "W0020" warning message.
Example:
• Amassment pieces: 100 pcs
The "W0020" is triggered when more than 1% of the last 100 products trig-
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ger a detection message.
Distance
If you selected conveyor path as the reference parameter:
f Enter the conveyor path in the "Amassment distance" field, which if exceeded would
trigger the "W0020" warning message.
Example:
• Amassment distance: 1000 m
The "W0020" is triggered when more than 1 detection message occurs per
1000 m of the conveyor path.
12.4.12 Configuring Displacement and Separation

When you are operating the metal detector in "Automatic separation" mode, configure the
displacement and separation as follows in the "Detector settings" menu.
Displacement means:
There is a distance and/or time between the detection of a metal contamina-
tion and the separation of the metal-contaminated product. This is called
"displacement."
Displacement depends on:
• Installation location of separator
• Conveyor speed
• Changes to the conveyor speed between metal contamination and the
separation of the metal-contaminated product
Displacement is independent of:
• The location on or in the product where the metal contamination is locat-
ed
• The location in the aperture where the metal contamination was detected
Displacement is used to ensure the correct separation of metal-contaminated
products.
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Type of displacement f Select the reference parameter that you want to use for the displacement (displacement
time or distance) in the "Type of displacement" field.

Time Displacement per time unit
(recommended for a constant conveyor speed)
Distance Displacement per conveyor path
(recommended for a variable conveyor speed)
This requires conveyor motion monitoring be connected and
configured.
Displacement time f In the "Displacement time" field, enter the time in ms it takes the product to travel from
the sensor for product synchronization to the separator.
Displacement dis- f In the "Displacement distance" field, enter the length in mm of the conveyor path be-
tance tween the sensor for product synchronization and the separator.
Separator delay f In the "Separator delay" field, enter the time (related to the product end) in ms that it
takes the separator to start moving after the signal is received.
The separator delay is a constant system time that is independent of the conveyor speed.
It only depends on the separator used and is approx. 80 to 100 ms for a pneumatic cyl-
inder with a solenoid valve.
Type of separation f Select the reference parameter that you want to use for separation (separation time or
distance) in the "Type of separation" field.

Time Enter how long the separation should last (recommended for a
constant conveyor speed).
Distance Enter the affected conveyor path for separation (recommended
for a variable conveyor speed). This requires conveyor motion
monitoring be connected and configured.
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f In the "Separation time" field, enter how long the separator should remain in the sepa-
Separation time
ration position (in ms).
Separation distance f In the "Separation distance" field, enter the length of the conveyor path in mm in which
the separator should remain in the separation position.
Type of separation f In the "Type of separation control" field, enter how the above "separation time" must be
control adjusted to the conveyor speed and separator.
Name of option Effect Suitable for

Constant The separator is activated independent of the Pusher
conveyor speed for the duration entered by you Blow-out
in "Separation time" or for the conveyor path equipment
distance entered by you in "Separation distance."
• If the conveyor speed increases, then more ma-
terial is separated.
• If several detection messages occur in succes-
sion, the separator returns in succession to the
separation position.
This requires a sensor for product synchroniza-
tion that is connected and configured.
Variable The separator is activated for the duration of the Swivel arm
detection message. The metal detector only adds Flap
the duration or conveyor path distance entered
Telescope
by you in "Separation time" or "Separation dis-
delivery
tance."
etc.
• If the conveyor speed increases, then more ma-
terial is not separated than with the slower
speed.
• If several detection messages occur in succes-
sion, the separator remains in the separation
position.
Constant/variable This option combines constant and variable sepa- Pusher
ration. Depending on the product, the type of Blow-out
separator control automatically changes between equipment
constant and variable.
Swivel arm
Variable with ex- The separator behaves like with the "Variable" Separators
tension setting. for individual
If products are conveyed with a distance that is goods that
too short, the return of the separator can disrupt are not ar-
the subsequent product flow. The "With exten- ranged uni-
sion" option ensures that the separator remains formly
in the separation location until its return can no
longer disrupt the product flow.
This may cause a large quantity of products to be
separated into the contaminated flow even
though they have no metal contamination.
Variable without The separator behaves like with the "Variable" Separators
extension setting. for individual
The "Without extension" option returns the sepa- goods that
rator to the initial position when the product are always
spacing is too short. arranged
uniformly
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When you are using a sensor for product synchronization and you have selected
No. extra separations
"Constant" option in the "Type of separation control" field, you can configure additional
separations to ensure that metal-contaminated products are completely separated.
f Enter the desired number of additional separations in the "No. extra separations" field.
After a metal detection, several products are always separated into the contaminated
flow and not just one individual product. Therefore, it is possible that some products will
be separated that have no metal contamination.
12.4.13 Configuring Metal Detector Maintenance

You can configure reminders for regular checks of the metal detector (warning message
"007F") in the "Detector settings" menu.
ATTENTION
Property damage due to neglected maintenance
The metal detector itself is maintenance-free, i.e., it should be check every 12 months. If
you do not perform maintenance on the sensors and actuators connected to the metal
detector as well as on the conveyor system, this can lead to wear and malfunctions.
f Determine the required maintenance intervals for sensors and actuators as well as the
conveyor system (see the application technical documentation for these devices).
f Enter the corresponding maintenance intervals in the "Maintenance alarm mode" field.
f Select the desired reminder mode in the "Maintenance alarm mode" field.
Option Effect
No maintenance alarm You will not be reminded of any metal detector checks.
By date and time You will be reminded of the metal detector check on the
date entered.
By interval You will be reminded of any metal detector checks after the
entered operation hours expire.
f Enter either the date or operation hours in the following fields.

As soon as it is time for maintenance, the warning message "007F" will appear.
You can reset the service interval by pressing "Reset."
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12.4.14 Saving All Entries in the "Detector Settings" Menu

To save all entries in the "Detector settings" menu:
f Press "Yes" to save all entries in the "Detector settings" menu.

When you open the "Detector settings" menu the next time, you will see all your newly
entered settings.
f Press "No" to cancel all entries in the "Detector settings" menu.
When you open the "Detector settings" menu the next time, you will see the original,
unchanged settings.
You can save all settings in the "Detector settings" menu to external storage
12.5 Configuring Messages

You can specify which warning messages are generated and which are not when the "er-
ror" output is triggered. In addition, you can configure error and warning messages so that
they are confirmed automatically. This requires operator, engineer, maintenance or quality
manager rights.
You cannot deactivate the triggering of the "error" relay for error messages.
WARNING
Danger of injury from deactivated warning messages

If the triggering of the "error" relay is deactivated for a warning message, the metal de-
tector cannot trigger the "error" relay for imminent dangers. This can lead to unnoticed
disruptions to the operational process.
f Do not deactivate any important warning messages.
All messages – even those you deactivate – are always logged.
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WARNING
Overlooked error or warning messages due to automatic confirmation

If you automatically conform error or warning messages, they may go unnoticed in some
circumstances. This could lead to injury to personnel as well as property damage and other
costs.
f Do not use automatic confirmation for important error or warning messages.
All error, warning, detection and event messages have a code number. To find
the meaning of a code number, see "Troubleshooting" on page 182.
f Press "Settings" in the footer of the Operator, Engineer, Maintenance or Quality manag-
er main menu.
f Press "Messages" and then press

- "Terminal" to configure messages for the terminal;
- "Name of metal detector" to configure messages for the connected metal detector.
The list of all error messages appears (see page 184).
f Press the field with the error or warning message code number whose switching or
confirmation you want to change.
The message configuration page opens.
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You can page through all messages by pressing the "<<" and ">>" buttons.
f Select the desired behavior of the metal detector when this error or warning message
occurs in the "Set error output" checkbox.
Option Selection Metal detector behavior

Set error out- The error or warning message with this code number
put triggers the "error" output. The error or warning message
is also displayed and logged.
f Enter the time when this error or warning message
should be confirmed automatically in the "Automatic
confirmation time" field. If you enter "0" here, the
corresponding error or warning message will not be
confirmed automatically. Instead, the error or warning
message must be confirmed via the touchscreen or via
the external reset key.
WARNING! This setting leaves dangers unidentified.
The error or warning message with this code number
does not trigger the "error" output. The error message is
still displayed and logged.
12.6 Configuring Product Settings

Before you can check new product types for metal contamination, you must first create
the product data for this product type. Four important pieces of information are saved in
this product data:
1st Product parameters such as name and article number
2nd Product properties such as moisture, viscosity and temperature
3rd Product-specific settings that are used to hide the product effect such as phase and
threshold value for sensitivity
4th (Optional) requests and methods for regular function tests of the metal detector
Create and edit product data in the "Product settings" menu. Operators can then access
this product data and start checking products.
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ATTENTION
Malfunctions due to incorrect settings
If you change product data in the "Product settings" menu, this can cause metal detection
to fail or cause a large quantity of products to be separated into the contaminated flow
even though they have no metal contamination.
f Learn about the functional principle of metal detection before you change a product
data profile in the "Product settings" menu. This information is available from Sartorius
Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG (see "Contact" on page 237).
You require engineer rights to create product data in the "Product settings" menu.
f Press "Products" in the engineer main menu.
The product list appears. All previously created products are shown in the product list. If
no products have yet been added, then this list is empty. By default, you can create up
to 50 products. However if required, you can increase this amount as described in sec-
tion "Maximum number of products"on page109.
You can sort the product data in the product list using different criteria.
f Press the corresponding button once to sort the product data in ascending
order. Press the button twice to sort the product data in descending order.
- You can sort the product data by position number using the "Position"
button.
- You can sort the product data alphabetically by product name using the
"Product" button.
- You can sort the product data by article number using the "Art.no." but-
ton.
12.6.1 Creating Product Data

Product Specifica- Each product data profile is uniquely identified via:
tions • a position number (1 to max. number of product data profiles)
• a product name
• an article number
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f Press "<< Define product >> in the product list.

The "Define product" menu opens.
The smallest available position number appears automatically in the "List position" field
(1 to max. number of products). You can change it by pressing on the field with the
number. You cannot use position numbers that have already been assigned.
f Enter the product name in the "Product name" field.
The product name must not exceed 16 characters.
f Enter the article name of the product in the "Article number" field.
The article number must not be used for more than one product, in order to avoid mix-
ing them up. No more than 16 characters are allowed. Special characters cannot be used
for article numbers.
f Press "Next."
The "Define product" menu closes. The newly defined product data profile appears in the
product list. The remaining settings for the product data are temporarily pre-filled with
standard values that do not match the product.
f Load the product you just created as described in chapter "Entering product data manu-
ally" on page 130.
Press "Load" and then press "Change."
f Complete the product description as described in chapter "Changing the Product
Description" on page 132.
f Then complete the product data for metal detection.
You have two options to complete the product data:

1st Automatic learning (see next chapter on page 129)
You will be taken through the process step-by-step. All settings are made
automatically. This enables you to quickly get very good detection results.
However, you can still optimize these if required (see "Optimizing product
data" on page 141).
2nd Manual entry (see page 130)
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You must enter all settings manually. This requires training from Sartorius
Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG.
f Optional: Configure function tests for this product as described in chapter "Configuring
Function Tests" on page 136.
12.6.2 Learns product data automatically

You require engineer or maintenance rights to automatically learn product data.
f Have a sufficient quantity of metal-free products available.
f Make sure that the conveyor system is running.
f Go to the product list by pressing "Products" in the engineer or maintenance main
menu.
button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile in the product list that you want to learn automatically.
The product menu appears.
If the product name and article number of the product data profile does not yet appear in
the Line/Product area (as shown in the figure on the left):
f Press "Load" in the footer.
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The product name and product article number of the product profile appear in the
Line/Product area. The product data are loaded to memory and can now be edited.
f Press "Automatic product adjustment."
1. Learning Conveyor f Let the conveyor system run without products after confirming the request until the
System Signals next request appears.
2. Learning Product f After confirming the request, let at least 3 metal-free products pass through the aper-
Effect ture.
If the option "Separate products in learn mode" is activated (see page 105), all products
will be separated in learn mode. Since no metal detection can be guaranteed, all prod-
ucts used during learn mode must be separated manually.
If you are learning asymmetrical products, then make sure that all products
pass through the aperture with the same orientation that is used during
production.
f If requested to do so, repeat both steps "1. Learning Conveyor System Signals" and "2.
Learning Product Effect."
f Confirm this message.
f Save the product data profile learned automatically by pressing "Yes."
This completes the automatic learning process. The metal detector is now ready to check
these products.
In order for you to get a feel for the sensitivity of the metal detector, we
recommend that you try the following once you have completed this process:
• Place the test pieces in different positions on and in the product
• Pass the product through the aperture closer to the edge
• Try different metal contaminations
To display the product data profile that was created automatically:

f Go to the "Change product data" menu as described in chapter "Entering product data
manually."
12.6.3 Entering product data manually

You can enter and change product data manually.
ATTENTION
Malfunctions due to incorrect settings
If you change product data, this can cause metal detection to fail or cause a large quanti-
ty of products to be separated into the contaminated flow even though they have no
metal contamination.
f Before changing product data, please contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co.
KG for training.

menu.
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button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile in the product list that you want to change manually.
The product name and article number appear in the Line/Product area. The product data
profile is loaded to memory and can now be edited.
f Press "Change product data."
The "Change product" menu opens.
f Scroll through all pages of this menu.
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12.6.4 Changing Product Specifications

You can change the product name and article number.
Option Meaning
Item The position number of the product data profile cannot be
changed. The position number is assigned when the product data
profile is first created (see page 127).
Produktname Changes the product name of the product data profile
Article number Changes the article number of the product data profile
12.6.5 Changing the Product Description

You can change the product description. The metal detector uses the data from the prod-
uct description to calculate the produce effect and to control the separator.
Option Meaning
Type of product Enter whether or not the product is a package or bulk so
that the metal detector can properly control the separa-
tor.
• Bulk
• Individual goods
Product length1 Enter the average length of products in the conveyor di-
rection for packaged goods.
Product width1 Enter the average width of products for packaged goods.
1
Product height Enter the average height of products for packaged goods.
1
Head-to-head spacing Enter the average head-to-head distance of products to
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Option Meaning
each other.
Product moisture Enter the product moisture so that the metal detector can
correctly calculate the product effect.
• Dry
• Wet
Product temperature Enter the product temperature so that the metal detector
can correctly calculate the product effect:
• Normal
• Frozen
• Hot
Product viscosity Enter the product viscosity so that the metal detector can
correctly calculate the product effect:
• Solid
• Viscous
• Fluid
Constant product speed2 Enter the constant product speed in mm/s so that the
metal detector can separate metal contaminations even
when the conveyor stops.
Maximum product speed3 Enter the maximum possible product speed in mm/s so
that the metal detector can separate metal contamina-
tions even when the conveyor stops.
1
These options only appear if you set the "Type of product" option to "Package."
2
This option appears if you deactivated the "Pulser" option in the "Detector settings"
menu (see "Sensor for impulse transmitter" on page 109).
3
This option appears if you activated the "Pulser" option in the "Detector settings" menu
(see "Sensor for impulse transmitter" on page 109).
12.6.6 Changing Transmitter and Receiver Properties

You can change transmitter and receiver settings.
Option Meaning
Transmitter voltage The higher the transmitter voltage setting the stronger the field
strength of the electromagnetic alternating field, making metal
detection more sensitive.
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Option Meaning
LF amplification Amplification factor of signal
Phase The phase position of the vector that describes the measurement
signal. This depends on the size and composition of the product.
Noise threshold The upper threshold of the background noise of the measure-
ment signal.
12.6.7 Changing Threshold Values for Sensitivity

You can change the different threshold values for detection messages.
Option Selection Meaning

Sensitivity channel A – The signal strength entered here must be
exceeded at channel A in order to trigger a
detection message.
Sensitivity channel B Channel B is included in the evaluation of
(This option only appears if the signal strength.
you activated the • For products with no or limited product
"Sensitivity channel B" op- effect, this increases sensitivity.
tion in the "Detector set- • For products with a product effect, this
tings" menu, see page 96.) only makes sense if this gives an ad-
vantage from the phase position of the
product effect. If required, you must test
this out as described in chapter
"Optimizing product data" on page 141.
f Enter the signal strength in the "Sensi-
tivity channel B" field that must be ex-
ceeded at channel B in order to trigger a
detection signal.
Channel B is not included in the evaluation
of the signal strength.
Coarse sensitivity channel A When the signal strength at channel A ex-
(This option only appears if ceeds this additional threshold value, a
you activated the "Coarse coarse metal detection message is trig-
sensitivity channel A" op- gered.
tion in the "Detector set- f Enter the signal strength in the "Coarse
tings" menu, see page 97.) sensitivity channel A" field that must be
exceeded at channel A in order to trigger
a coarse metal detection signal.
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No additional, higher thresholds are used
at channel A. No coarse metal detection
messages are triggered.
Coarse sensitivity channel B When the signal strength at channel B ex-
(This option only appears if ceeds this additional threshold value, a
you activated the "Change coarse metal detection message is trig-
coarse sensitivity channel B" gered.
option in the "Detector set- f Enter the signal strength in the "Coarse
tings" menu, see page 97.) sensitivity channel B" field that must be
exceeded at channel B in order to trigger
a coarse metal detection signal.
No additional, higher thresholds are used
at channel B. No coarse metal detection
messages are triggered.
12.6.8 Changing Signal Strength Calculation

You can change the signal strength calculation.

Tracking slow Slow changes to the product effect over
time are tracked (because the tempera-
ture or composition of the product
changes over time, for example). This en-
sures that products with a changed prod-
uct effect are not separated into the con-
taminated flow.
fast Fast changes to the product effect are
also tracked over time.
Off Slow changes to the product effect are
not tracked. When the product effect
changes, all products are separated into
Product effect minimization The product effect is also minimized to
(This option only appears if the phase correction.
you activated the "Product f Enter the percentage value in the
effect minimization" option "Product effect minimization" field.
in the "Detector settings"
The product effect is hidden in the usual
menu, see page 98.)
manner.
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FIR (Finite Impulse Response) Activate this option for products that
cause no product effect and if you have
no disruptions, e.g., from the conveyor
system.
The measured metal signal is doubled
while the noise only increases slightly.
This increases the sensitivity.
Deactivate this option for products that
cause a product effect.
Phase analysis The phase analysis function is activated.
This minimizes the effects of product
movement in the aperture.
The phase analysis function is deactivated.
12.6.9 Configuring Function Tests

When you have activated the "Test with test pieces" option in the "Detection settings"
menu (see page 97), you can set up regular function tests in the "Product settings" menu.
This will prompt the quality manager to carry out function tests at regular intervals. The
results of the function tests are logged automatically.
You can configure the following types of function tests:
Name of Number of test pieces Learning Metal Test

function test requi- type positi-
Specification Minimum Maximum red1 test2 on3
Single test 1 1 1 no no no
Standard test 3 1 9 yes yes no
Extended test 9 3 9 yes yes yes
1st
Function tests are carried out using defined test pieces. Their metal signal must first be
learned when configuring the function test. If you fail to do this, this part of the func-
tion test will always be unsuccessful.
2nd
The metal types of the test pieces are checked during the function test. If the function
test is not carried out with the correct test pieces, then the function test will be un-
successful.
3rd
The positions of the test pieces are checked on or in the product during the function
test. If the function test is not carried out with the test pieces in the correct positions,
then the function test will be unsuccessful.
f Have suitable test pieces (or other metal parts) available.
Test pieces made from iron, magnetizable stainless steel, non-magnetizable stainless
steel, aluminum, brass, or bronze can be ordered from Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG. These test pieces are used both for the learning process as well as for
carrying out the function test (see "Carrying out Function Tests" on page 167).
Selecting the test Use test pieces that
piece • are made from the metal types frequently found in your production process
• are the size that correspond to the sensitivity that you want to reach in your quality
assurance process
Please note that test pieces made from non-magnetizable metal [e.g., stainless steel
WNr. 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10) corresponds to AISI 304 (V2A)] are more difficult to detect
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than test balls made from magnetizable metal (e.g., stainless steel WNr. 1.4034
(X46Cr13) corresponds to AISI 420).
Placing the test piece If the products to be checked cause a product effect, we recommend that you only use the
test piece for the learning part of the function test. However, if you still want to use the
test piece together with the product, proceed as follows (this applies to both the learning
portion as well as the later actual function test):
f Place the test piece on the product where it causes the weakest metal signal.
You must determine this position on or in the product (interior or exterior, front, back,
top, bottom, right, or left) before hand by trial and error.
f Position the test piece so that it passes through the aperture as centrally as possible. If
possible, you must place the test piece inside the product.
The test piece should not pass through the aperture near the edge to ensure that it does
not trigger a detection message at the location with the lowest sensitivity.
f Make sure that the product prepared with the test piece travels through the aperture in
the same orientation as it would be during production.
If you are using non-spherical metal parts such as wires, foil or chips:
f Please read Detection Limits on page 27.
f Make sure that the metal part always travels through the aperture in the same orienta-
tion.
Configuring the To configure a function test for the current product:

Function Test f Make sure that the conveyor system is running.
f Press the name of the desired function test.
Option Meaning
No test Quality managers are never asked to perform a function test. All
function tests are deactivated.
Extended test Quality managers are asked to perform one or more extended
function tests.
Standard test Quality managers are asked to perform one or more standard func-
tion tests.
Single test Quality managers are asked to perform a single test.
If you set up a standard test or an extended test:
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f Enter the desired tolerances as a percentage in the "Amplitude tolerance" and "Phase
tolerance" fields.
If the amplitude and phase for the function test are outside of these tolerances, this
part of the function test is unsuccessful.
The configuration of the first test piece appears.
Defining Test Pieces f Enter a unique name for the test piece to be used for the function test in the "Test piece
description" field.
The operator must be able to uniquely identify the correct test piece via this name.
Learning Test Pieces f Press "Learn" in the footer and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
f After confirming the request, let the prepared product pass through the aperture at
least 3 times within 60 seconds.
The metal detector determines the characteristic phase angle and amplitude for this test
piece. The message "Learning of test piece completed!" appears as soon as the automatic
learning process is complete.
f Confirm this message.
The measured phase angle and amplitude are displayed.
f Repeat steps "Defining Test Pieces" and "Learning Test Pieces" until all metal pieces and
test piece positions have been learned for the function test.
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When you configure a standard test or an extended test, you can also add additional
test pieces by pressing "Add" in the footer. You can delete a standard test piece by
pressing "Delete" in the footer. The number of required learning processes depend on
the type of the function test:
Name of func- Required learning processes

tion test
Default Minimum Maximum
Single test 1 1 1
Standard test 3 1 9
Extended test 3 groups of 3 tests 1 group of 3 tests 3 groups of 3 tests
Defining a Schedule f Select when the metal detector should request this function test.
Planning sufficient time for the function test
If several function tests have been defined at the same time for one metal
detector, only one of these tests can be carried out. The other function tests
defined for this time period will be automatically set as not performed.
f Therefore, never schedule several function tests for the same time period.

Test every time The metal detector remembers the function test after
interval the specified time has elapsed.
f Enter this time in the "Time interval" field.
Test after The metal detector remembers the function test after a
number of certain number of products pass through.
pieces f Enter this number in the "Number of pieces" field.
Test when pro- The metal detector remembers the function test as soon
duct changes as a new product data profile is loaded.
Test when The metal detector remembers the function test each
batch starts1 time the batch starts.
Test when The metal detector remembers the function test each
batch ends1 time the batch ends.
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Execute tests A button to start the function test manually is shown in
manually the Quality manager main menu (see "Carrying out
Function Tests" on page 167).
Test at mo- The metal detector remembers the function test at spe-
ment cific times. The options "Special test moment 1" through
"24" are displayed.
f Enter these times in the "Definition test time 1"
through "24" fields.
1st
This option only appears if you activated the "Batch mode" option in the "Detector
settings" menu (see page 103). This requires engineer or quality manager rights.
When the time selected for the function test arrives, a corresponding request is displayed
(see "Carrying out Function Tests" on page 167). The output that you assigned to the "Test
indication" function in the "Detector settings" menu is activated (see page 113). This signal
is deactivated when the function test has been completed.
12.6.10 Saving All Entries in the "Product Settings" Menu

To save all entries in the "Product settings" menu:
f Press "Yes" to save all entries in the "Product settings" menu.

A note appears.
f Confirm the note by pressing "Yes."
Your changes to the current product data profile go into effect immediately. Older set-
tings are overwritten. When you open the "Product settings" menu the next time, you
will see your newly entered settings.
Several of these changes will initially lead to a long and strong interference
signal while the detector applies the new settings. When the conveyor sys-
tem is running, this can cause some products to be separated into the con-
taminated flow even though they have no metal contamination.
f Press "No" to cancel all entries in the "Product settings" menu.

When you open the "Product settings" menu the next time, you will see the original, un-
changed settings.
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You can save all settings in the "Product settings" menu to external storage
f When you change product data, you should test this data before beginning production.
12.7 Optimizing product data

You require engineer or maintenance rights to optimize product data.
After you have created a product data profile, you can change and test this profile with
different settings to try to make metal detection more reliable or achieve fewer rejections.
You can compare directly whether or not the existing settings or the changed settings lead
to better detection performance.
You can optimize product data while production is ongoing. When you test the changed
settings, the effect of your changes are displayed, but not applied to separation.
f Press the product data profile in the product list that you want to optimize.
The product name and article number of the product profile appear in the Line/Product
area. The product data profile is loaded to memory and can now be optimized.
f Press "Optimize product."
The "Optimize product" menu opens.
f Start the conveyor system and make sure that the products are moving through the
aperture.
The bar diagram below shows the signal strength according to the existing product data.
f Select a product data profile setting in the "Selected setting" field that you want to
optimize (see table below).
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The value for this setting appears in the field below.

f Change this value using the buttons in the footer.
There are two options for changing a value:

Either:
f Press the field and enter the desired value via the keypad.
Or:
f Press "Step" to select the step size for changing the value.
The two buttons "–" and "+" change their function accordingly.
f Press "–" to reduce the value by the selected step size.
f Press "+" to increase the value by the selected step size.
The bar diagram at the top shows the signal strength according to the changed product
data profile. Compare both bar diagrams to determine the effect the change will have on
the product data profile.
Depending on the settings in the "Detector settings" menu, not all of the following pa-
rameters will be displayed.
Parameter Meaning and effect

Noise threshold You can change the upper threshold of the back-
ground noise of the measurement signal.
• You can minimize disruptions caused by the con-
veyor system, for example, by increasing the
noise threshold.
• You can increase the sensitivity by lowering the
noise threshold.
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Phase The phase position of the product effect. The more
exact the phase is set the better the product effect
can be hidden thus the higher the sensitivity.
Sensitivity channel A You can change the threshold value that the signal
strength at channel A must exceed in order to trig-
ger a detection message. This threshold value is also
shown in the bar diagram.
The threshold value should be set low enough so
that even very small metal contaminations trigger a
detection message, but no influence from the con-
veyor system, environment or products do so.
Sensitivity channel B on/off You can include channel B in the evaluation of the
(This option only appears if you signal strength.
activated the "Sensitivity chan- • For products with no or limited product effect,
nel B" option in the "Detector this increases sensitivity.
settings" menu, see page 96.) • For products with a product effect, this only
makes sense if this gives an advantage from the
phase position of the product effect.
Sensitivity channel B You can change the threshold value that the signal
(This option only appears if you strength at channel B must exceed in order to trig-
activated the "Sensitivity chan- ger a detection message.
nel B" option in the "Detector The threshold value should be set low enough so
settings" menu, see page 96.) that even very small metal contaminations trigger a
detection message, but no influence from the con-
veyor system, environment or products do so.
Product effect minimis. on/off You can activate or deactivate the product effect
(This option only appears if you minimisation.
activated the "Product effect
minimization" option in the "De-
tector settings" menu, see pa-
ge 98.)
Product effect minimization You can set the product effect minimisation as a
(This option only appears if you percentage.
activated the "Product effect
minimization" option in the "De-
tector settings" menu, see pa-
ge 98.)
Coarse sensitivity ch. A on/off You can include channel A in the evaluation of the
(This option only appears if you signal strength for coarse metal messages.
activated the "Coarse sensitivity
channel A" option in the "Detec-
tor settings" menu, see page 97.)
Coarse sensitivity channel A You can change the threshold value that the signal
(This option only appears if you strength at channel A must exceed in order to trig-
activated the "Coarse sensitivity ger a coarse metal message.
channel A" option in the "Detec-
tor settings" menu, see page 97.)
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Coarse sensitivity ch. B on/off You can include channel B in the evaluation of the
(This option only appears if you signal strength for coarse metal messages.
activated the "Sensitivity chan-
nel B" option in the "Detector
settings" menu, see page 96.)
Coarse sensitivity channel B You can change the threshold value that the signal
(This option only appears if you strength at channel B must exceed in order to trig-
activated the "Sensitivity chan- ger a coarse metal message.
nel B" and "Change coarse sensi-
tivity channel B" option in the
"Detector settings" menu, see
page 96.)
Tracking on/off You can track a slow change to the product effect
over time.
Activate the "Tracking" option when the product
effect can change slowly during production, e.g.,
for individual goods and/or because the product
temperature changes with time.
FIR on/off The "FIR" option is suitable for products that cause
(Option available soon) no product effect and for conveyor systems that do
not cause interference.
The measured metal signal is doubled while the
noise only increases slightly. This increases the sen-
sitivity.
Phase analysis on/off The phase analysis function minimizes the effects
(Option available soon) of product movement in the aperture.
After the product data has been optimized, you can save and immediately use the new
settings as follows.
A query appears.
f Press "Yes" to save all changed settings in the "Optimize product" menu.
Older settings are overwritten. The changed settings are immediately available. When
you open the product data the next time, you will see all your newly entered settings.
f Press "No" to cancel all changed settings in the "Optimize product" menu.
When you open the product data the next time, you will see the original, unchanged
settings.
12.8 Copying product data

You can copy a product data profile including all settings. This enables you to quickly
create another product data profile that is very similar because you don't have to enter all
settings.
You require engineer or maintenance rights to copying a product data profile.
menu.
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button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile in the product list that you want to copy.
When the product name and article number of the product data profile appears in the
Line/Product area (as shown in the figure on the right), the Product menu is more ex-
tensive.
f Press "Copy product."
The "Copy product" menu opens.
f Enter the new specifications for the copied product data profile.
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Field Input
Destination position Position number of the new product data profile
Destination product name New product name of product
Destination article number New article number of product
f Press "OK."
The product data profile is copied and now appears in the product list. You can custom-
ize this copied product data profile – either automatically (see "Learns product data au-
tomatically" on page 129) or manually (see "Entering product data manually" on
page 130).
12.9 Deleting product data

You can delete product data from the product list. This will delete all settings for this
product data profile.
In order to be able to delete a product data profile, it cannot be in the

memory of the detector. Instead, another product must be displayed in the
Line/Product area.
f Make sure that a product data profile other than the one to be deleted is loaded into
the memory of the metal detector.
The product data profile that you want to delete will not be displayed in the
Line/Product area.
menu.
button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile in the product list that you want to delete.
The product menu appears. The position number, product name and article number are
in the Info line.
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f Press "Delete product."

A security message appears.
f Press "Yes" to delete the product data profile.
The product data profile is deleted with all associated settings from the product list.
f Press "No" to cancel deletion.
The product data profile is not deleted from the product list. These settings are retained.
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CAUTION
Danger of injury from active actuators

Active components such as pushers, swivel arms and other equipment can injure personnel
in the area of these actuators while in operation. When a conveyor belt or conveyor chain
is running, an exposed belt strap could entangle body parts and objects, and carry them
along.
f Never work in the area of catching points wearing loose clothing, long hair or jewelry.
f Never remove catching point protective covers.
f Make sure that covers are mounted.
ATTENTION
Malfunction due to improper operation
If you touch or put a load on the metal detector, this can cause metal detection to fail or
cause a large quantity of products to be separated into the contaminated flow even
though they have no metal contamination.
f Never put a load on the metal detector, place any objects on it, lean on it for support or
apply force to it such as hitting against the metal detector.
f Keep metal parts away from the metal detector.
13.1 Available Options without User Login

If no user is logged in, standard display options are available (see "Overview of the user
interface" on page 68).
13.1.1 Monitoring Operation

You do not have to log in to monitor operation.
During operation, the following information is available in the standard displayed:
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Info line The Info line displays the number of detection messages and the duration of the current
batch.
Operating panel and The stop light is displayed in the operating panel and display field (see "Status Display" on
display field page 69). In addition, the number of non-confirmed error and warning messages is also
displayed. You can research the cause of the error and warning messages by pressing the
text.
Bar diagram The bar diagram is also displayed in the operating panel and display field. The bar diagram
continuously displays the measured signal strength.
The color in the bar diagram remains green so long as the threshold is not exceeded. No
detection message is triggered.
If the threshold is almost reached or just slightly exceeded, then the bar diagram color
turns to yellow. No detection message is triggered.
When the threshold is exceeded significantly, then the bar diagram color turns red. A
detection message is triggered. The stop light turns red, a warning is displayed in the
operating panel and display field and the "Metal" output triggers.
Left figures Right figures

When only channel A is activated, the bar When channel B is also activated, the bar
diagram only shows the signal strength at diagram shows both channels. The thresh-
channel A. The threshold value for trig- old value is displayed at the same position
gering a detection message is displayed as for each channel, but the scaling for each
a horizontal bar. The bar display is scaled channel is determined separately.
automatically.
13.1.2 Changing the Display

You do not have to log in to change the display.
You can display a graphical representation of the measured signal strength in the standard
display instead of the bar diagram.
f Press "Graphic" in the footer.
The graphic with a coordinate system and the characteristics of the signal strength over
time appears.
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Left figure Right figure

Background noises, the threshold value Metal signal, the threshold value for trig-
for triggering a detection message has not gering a detection message has been ex-
been exceeded. ceeded. The "Metal" output triggers. The
blue arrow signifies the zero cross of the
metal signal.
The graphic continuously shows the signal strength. The threshold value for
triggering a detection message is displayed as 2 horizontal red lines.
You can define the scaling for the time axis in the "System settings" menu
(see "Configuring the User Interface" on page 90).
13.1.3 Selecting Metal Detectors

You can connect up to four metal detectors to the same terminal. You do not have to log
in to select one of the connected metal detectors for data input.
f Make sure that no user is logged in.
The standard display appears.
f Press "Select" in the standard display and then "Select detector line."
The names of all connected metal detectors are displayed.
f Press the name of the metal detector whose messages, signal strength, menus, and
settings you want to display.
The selected metal detector name appears in the Line/Product area. You can now con-
figure, operate and check this metal detector.
13.1.4 Changing the Language of the Standard Display

You do not have to log in to change the language of the standard display.
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f Press "Select" in the standard display and then "Select language."

The names of all available languages are displayed.
f Press the language that you want to use for the standard display.
The language changes. The keypad automatically switches to the language-specific key
allocation.
Each user can select a language to be used for all dialogs and reports in his
user menu (see "Changing User Account Properties" on page 85). For this
reason saved reports may be in different languages.
The language selected by the user is independent of the language selected
here for the standard display (see "Configuring the User Interface" on page
90).
13.2 User Login

You must log in as a user to access a menu from the standard display. All inputs that you
make to the metal detector are saved under your user name.
Only one user can be logged in at a time. If a user is already logged in, then
this user must log out before a different user can log in.
The User account area shows whether or not a user is already logged in:
• If a user is logged in, the user name is displayed in the User account area.
• If no user is logged in, "Press to login" is displayed in the User account
area.
When a user has been assigned the rights of several user groups, this user can
only log in with the rights of one user group at a time – and not using the
rights of several user groups simultaneously.
Example:
• The administrator creates a user account for the production manager.
• The user account is assigned the rights of multiple user groups, such as
engineer and maintenance staff.
• When logging in, the production manager first selects a user group, i.e.,
either engineer or maintenance, and then uses his user name as described
below.
• As long as the production manager remains logged in, he only has the
rights for either the engineer user group of the maintenance user group –
never several rights simultaneously.
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• The production manager would first have to log out and then log in again
to use the rights from a different user group.

f Press "Press to login."

The list of user groups appears.
f Press the user group to which you belong.

The list of user names for this user groups appears.
f Press your user name.
If your user account is not protected by authentication, the main menu of your user
group appears:
- Operator main menu, see page 155
- Engineer main menu, see page 161
- Quality manager main menu, see page 164
- Maintenance main menu, see page 169
- Administrator main menu, see page 173
If your user account is protected via authentication, either the password request appears
(see next chapter) or the request to scan your fingerprint (see "Fingerprint Scanning" on
page 154).
13.2.1 Entering Passwords

If your user account is protected via the "Password" or "Fingerprint + Password" authenti-
cation and you have already set up your password, the password request appears.
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f Enter your password in the "Password" field and press "OK" in the footer.
The main menu of your user group appears:
You can change your password by pressing "Change" in the footer (see next
chapter).
13.2.2 Changing Passwords

If your user account is protected via the "Password" or "Fingerprint + Password" authenti-
cation and you have not yet set up your password or your password has expired, the
"Change password" request appears.
f Enter the expired password in the "Old password" field.

f Enter the new password in the "New password" field.
You must remember this password. It is required each time you log in.
f Re-enter the new password in the "Confirm password" field and press "OK" in the footer.
The main menu of your user group appears:
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13.2.3 Fingerprint Scanning

If your user account is protected using the "Fingerprint" or "Fingerprint + Password" au-
thentication, "Fingerpr." appears in the footer.
f Press "Fingerpr." in the footer and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
The red and green LEDs of the fingerprint sensor will flash in turn.
f Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor within 10 seconds.
The green LED of the fingerprint sensor will light up continually. The main menu of your
user group appears:
If the red LED lights up, then fingerprint scanning has failed.
If the login fails:
f Clean the fingerprint sensor and your finger, and repeat the process.
f Place your finger on the sensor immediately after you press "Start" (you
can only wait a max. of 10 seconds).
f Use the same finger as you used to learn the fingerprint.
If the login fails again:
f Contact the administrator.
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13.3 Operator main menu

When you log in as an operator, the Operator main menu appears.
The following information is shown in the Operator main menu:
Information Meaning
Detector Name of the metal detector currently being displayed
Product name Name of the currently selected product data profile
Article No. Article number of the currently selected product data pro-
file
Batch name The name of the currently active batch is shown
Start of batch Start time with date and time of current active batch
Pending errors/warnings Number of unconfirmed error and warning messages
Metalldetections Number of detection messages
Users logged in as operators are given read-only rights to the detector and
system settings.
To display detector settings:
f Press "Settings" in the Operator main menu and then press "Detector."
For more information, see chapter "Configuring Detector Settings" on page
94.
To display systems settings:
f Press "Settings" in the Operator main menu and then press "System."
f For more information, see chapter "Configuring System Settings" on page
89.
13.3.1 Selecting Product Data Profile for Use
Before using the metal detector to check products, you must first load the correct product
data profile to the metal detector memory as follows.
You require operator rights to select a product data profile.
f Press "Products" in the Operator main menu.
f Press "Select" in the footer.
The product list appears.
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button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile that you want to use to check products.
If a page with a batch name is now displayed ("Batch mode" is selected in the detector
settings, see page 103), enter this data as described in the following chapter
"Starting/Stopping Batches" on page 156.
The product name and article number appear in the Line/Product area. You can now
begin checking this product type using the metal detector.
13.3.2 Starting/Stopping Batches

You require operator rights to start or stop a batch.
This page for starting/stopping batches is only displayed if you activated the
"Batch mode" option in the "Detector settings" menu (see page 103). This
requires engineer or quality manager rights.
f Press "Products" in the Operator main menu.

The data for the current product data profile and current batch, if applicable, are dis-
played.
f Press "Select" in the footer.
The product list appears.
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button.
"Product" button.
ton.
f Press the product data profile whose batch operation you want to start.
The product name and article number appear in the Line/Product area. The page for as-
signing batch names and numbers as well as for starting and stopping batches is dis-
played.
Start Batch f Enter the batch name or lot number for the batch (max. 16 characters, no special char-
acters) in the "Batch" field.
All messages referring to this batch will be listed in the reports under this name.
Instead of the product name and article number, the batch name appears in the
Line/Product area. The batch duration appears in the operating panel and display field.
You can now begin checking products of this batch using the metal detector.
Stopping Batches f Press "Products" in the Operator main menu.
The data for the current product data profile and current batch are displayed.
f Press "Stop" in the footer.
Instead of the batch name appearing the Line/Product area, the product name and arti-
cle number now reappear. You can now start a new batch or select a different product
data profile.
13.3.3 Learning Sudden Product Effect Changes

The product effect can change suddenly if, for example, the product temperature changes
during long conveyor stops. After re-starting the conveyor system, the metal detector
cannot differentiate the effect of the changed product temperature from a metal signal.
Therefore all products are separated into the contaminated flow.
You can quickly learn the changed product effect (phase and sensitivity) as follows with-
out having to completely relearn the product.
"Learn" is now displayed if the "Activate quick learn mode" option has been
activated in the "Detector settings" menu (see page 106).
Slow changes to the product effect can be tracked automatically by the met-
al detector (see "Tracking" on pages 135 and 144).
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f Press "Learn."
The user login appears.
f Press on a user group and then on a user.

Quick learning mode can only be carried out by users belonging to the following user
groups:
- Operators
- Engineers
- Maintenance staff
"Start" appears in the footer.
f Press "Start."
Quick learning begins.
f Make sure that the conveyor system now moves the products with the changed product
effect through the aperture. These products may not have any metal contaminations.
The metal detector calculates the new phase and the new sensitivity threshold values
and applies them immediately. The message "Quick learn successful" appears.
f Allow the conveyor system to continue running. Repeat the quick learning process if all
products are still being separated into the contaminated flow.
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13.3.4 Researching and Confirming Current Error, Warning, and Detection Mes-
sages
Current error and warning messages are displayed by the stop light or as a text message.
Researching Messages To research the cause of a message:

f Press the stop light.
The error description appears. Information about the meaning of code numbers and
suggestions for correcting the error can be found in chapter "Faults, Possible Causes,
and Solutions" on page 183.
Confirming Messages You require the rights of one of the following user groups to confirm an error or warning
message:
• Operators
• Engineers
f Correct the cause of the error or warning message.
f Press "Confirm" or the external reset key if connected (depending on setting, see
page 98).
When you press "Confirm," you are resetting the current error or warning message.
However, if you use the external reset key to confirm, you will be resetting all corrected
error and warning messages.
Error, warning, and detection messages are entered in reports and lists.
13.3.5 Researching Past Error, Warning, and Detection Messages

You require rights from one of the following user groups to view past error, warning,
event, and detection messages:
• Operators
• Engineers
If more than one metal detector is connected to the same terminal, the displayed messag-
es refer to all connected metal detectors. However, the message display can be filtered to
only show certain metal detectors (see "Filter for detector" below).
To view the messages for one metal detector:

f Select the desired metal detector (see "Selecting Metal Detectors" on page
150).
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f Press "Lists" in the Operator main menu.

The "Filter for log list" menu appears.
The list of error, warning, and detection messages can have max. 500 entries. You can
limit the displayed messages using the "Filter for log lists" menu.
f Select the filter settings for product data profile, metal detector and batch.
Name of option Selection Effect

Filter for product This displays only messages for a single product
data profile.
f Press the "Product" field and select the product
data profile from the product list whose mes-
sages you want to display.
This displays messages for all product data pro-
files.
Filter for detector This displays only messages for a connected met-
al detector.
f If several metal detectors are connected to the
terminal, press the "Detector" field and select
the metal detector whose messages you want
to display.
This displays messages for all connected metal
detectors.
Filter for batch This displays only messages for a single batch.
f Press the "Batch" field and select the batch
from the batch list whose messages you want
to display.
This displays messages for all batches.
f Press "Next" and select the filter settings for the displayed messages.
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Display error mes- Error messages are displayed
sages
Error messages are not displayed
Display Warnings Warning messages are displayed
Warning messages are not displayed
Display metal de- Detection messages are displayed
tection messages
Detection messages are not displayed
Display audit-trail This displays messages for accessing product da-
messages ta profiles, starting/stopping batches and chang-
ing menu settings as well as for user login.
These messages are not displayed.
Display event mes- This displays event messages such as requests for
sages carrying out a function test.
These event messages are not displayed.
For information about the type and meaning of different error messages, see
chapter "Faults, Possible Causes, and Solutions" on page 183.
f Press "Next."
The first page with the most recent messages opens.
To page through the messages using the buttons in the footer:

f Press "Step" to change the step size for paging.
The two buttons "<1<" and ">1>" change their function accordingly. You
can select from a step size 1, 5, and 10.
f Press "<1<," "<5<," or "<10<" to page back using the selected step size.
f Press ">1>," ">5>," or ">10>" to page forward using the selected step size.
13.3.6 Saving Data

The metal detector saves many kinds of data such as
• Product data profiles
• User account data
• Settings from the "System settings" and "Detector settings" menu
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• Test reports
• Production reports
• Log files
A malfunction in the metal detector can cause all of this data to be lost. Because the met-
al detector memory is limited, older data is overwritten after a while by newer data. To
guard against data loss, you should back up the metal detector data to an external data
carrier such as a USB stick. For this purpose, your metal detector must be equipped with
the corresponding interface.
f Press "..." in the Operator main menu.
f Press "Backup."
The "System backup" menu opens.
f Press "Destination media" and select the external data carrier for backup.
Option Effect
USB Data is backed up to the USB interface. The USB port is located on the
outside of the terminal.
Flash The data is constantly saved to a flash memory. This flash memory is lo-
cated on the HMI module in the terminal.
Save no more than one backup on the flash memory, because memory
space is limited and also used for reports.
SD-Card Data is backed up to the SD card slot. This SD card slot is located on the
HMI module in the terminal.
f Press "Destination directory" and type in the file name of the target folder.
This folder is created on the data carrier.
f Select the data to be restored.
Option Effect
Backup products The product data created in the "Product settings"
menu are saved.
Backup user profiles The user account data are backed up.
Backup system settings The settings in the "System settings" menu and
message settings for the HMI are saved.
Backup detector settings The settings in the "Detector settings" menu and
message settings for the detector are saved.
Backup reports The reports from completed production and func-
tion tests are saved.
Backup log files All messages are backed up.
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ATTENTION
Data loss due to unexpected removal of data carrier
If you remove the external data carrier while metal detector data are being backed up, the
data could be lost.
f You should only remove the external data carrier after the write and read processes
have been completed.
f Make sure that the external data carrier is connected correctly and press "Next."
The data are copied to the external data carrier. You can reload this data to the metal
detector as described in chapter "Restoring Deleted Data" on page 172.
The metal detector saves the data in XML format. This data can be opened
and viewed by most HTML browsers (e.g., Microsoft® Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox), table calculators (e.g., Microsoft® Excel) or text editors (e.g.,
Microsoft® WordPad) as well as XML editors.
ATTENTION
Short circuit due to open USB interface
If the USB slot is not re-closed after data backup, this can lead to a short circuit, e.g.,
when cleaning the metal detector.
f Re-close the USB slot after data backup.
13.4 Engineer main menu

When you log in as an engineer, the Engineer main menu appears.
13.4.1 Displaying Reports

The metal detector logs when which product data profile is used and when function tests
are carried out. The corresponding reports can be viewed if you have engineer, quality
manager, or maintenance rights. You can save 50 production reports. When the number of
production reports would exceed 50, the oldest report is overwritten.
f Press "Reports" in the Engineer, Quality manager, or Maintenance main menu.
The report selection screen appears.
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f Select the reports that you want to view.
Report name Content of report

Production reports Beginning and end of use for different product data pro-
files
Test reports Detailed information about function tests
f Select the filter settings for product data profile, metal detector and batch.

Filter for product This displays reports for a single product data
profile.
f Press the "Product" field and select the product
data profile from the product list whose re-
ports you want to display.
This displays reports for all product data profiles.
Filter for detector This displays reports for a single metal detector.
f Press the "Detector" field and select the metal
detector from the detector list whose reports
you want to display.
This displays reports for all connected detectors.
Filter for batch This displays reports for a single batch.
f Press the "Batch" field and select the batch
from the batch list whose reports you want to
display.
This displays reports for all batches.
f Press "Next."
The first page with the most recent report opens.
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Example of production statistics report Example of test report

Detector Detector to which the Test type Type of function test
statistics refer (see page 136)
Report defi- Time at which the statis- Test trigger Test trigger (see
ned tics were created page 136)
Report Number of statistics re- Test status "Successful" or "Unsuc-
number port cessful"
Product Product with which the Report defi- Time at which the func-
function test was con- ned tion test was conducted
ducted
Batch Batch to which the sta- Report num- Number of the test re-
tistics refer ber port
Production Start time of the statis- Test started Time at which the func-
started tics tion test ended or was
started
Production End time of the statistics Product Product with which the
ended function test was con-
ducted
Metalldetec- Number of detection Detector Metal detector on which
tions messages occurring dur- the function test was
ing the statistics time conducted
frame
Messages Number of other mes- User User conducting the
sages occurring during function test
the statistics time frame
List of n Chronological list of de- Test piece Check whether the cor-
metal mes- tection messages monitoring rect test piece was used
sages:
List of n Chronological list of oth- Name of test Name assigned to test
messages: er messages piece piece
To page through reports:

13.4.2 Reset the Metal Counter

You can reset the detection messages as follows:
f Press "Reset metal counter."
The security prompt "Reset metal counter?" appears.
f Press "Yes."
The detection messages are reset to zero.
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13.4.3 Editing Settings

For information on editing settings ("Settings" button) see:
• "Configuring Detector Settings" on page 94
• "Configuring System Settings" on page 89
• "Configuring Messages" on page 124
13.4.4 Editing Product Data

For information on editing product data ("Products" button) see "Configuring Product
Settings" on page 126.
13.4.5 Displaying Lists

For information on displaying lists ("Lists" button) see "Researching Past Error, Warning,
and Detection Messages" on page 159.
13.4.6 Saving Data

To save the data ("Backup" button) see "Saving Data" on page 161.
13.5 Quality Manager Main Menu

When you log in as a quality manager, the Quality manager main menu appears.
13.5.1 Displaying Statistics

View the production statistics.
f Press "Current production statistic" in the Quality manager main menu.
The production statistics appear.
When product data profile is loaded:
When batch mode is running:
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Each page of the production statistics apply to one of the connected metal detectors
("Detector") and one product data profile ("Product") or batch ("Batch") and lists the fol-
lowing:
- Date and time when the product data profile was loaded to the memory or the batch
was started ("Production started")
- Date and time when the product data profile was deleted from the memory or the
batch was ended ("Production ended")
- When the items were checked, the number of checked products ("Good production")
- Number of metal detections
- Number of error and warning messages
- List of detection and other messages that were generated during checking
- Production statistics between selecting a product type and changing to another prod-
uct type or during batch mode for the time period between batch start and batch end
To page through production statistics:

13.5.2 Carrying out Function Tests
ATTENTION
The metal detector could malfunction due to improper operation
When "Test piece detection not successful" is displayed after a function test, the metal
detector no longer reaches the required sensitivity. This may cause products with high
metal contamination to enter the goods flow.
f Research the cause for the failed function test.
The following can cause reduced sensitivity:
- Faulty product data
- Faulty settings from the "Detector settings" or "System settings" menu
- Active or passive field interference factors in proximity to the metal detector (e.g.,
short circuit windings, vibrating parts, unshielded cables, power electronics)
- Interference from the conveyor system, e.g., due to soiling
- Improper metal detector assembly, e.g., loose screws
f Correct these problems before continuing product checks
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When the time comes for a function test, a test request appears on the touchscreen and
the "Test request" output is triggered.
f Confirm the test request.
A list of the steps to be carried out is displayed. The type and number of these steps de-
pends on the type of function test:
Option Meaning
Extended test You are requested to pass up to 3 groups through the aperture.
Each group consists of 3 products each prepared with a test piece
in a specific location:
• Test piece at the start of the product
• Test piece in the middle of the product
• Test piece at the end of the product
You cannot pause between the three products in a group.
Standard test You are requested to pass 3 products through the aperture pre-
pared with different test pieces.
Single test You are requested to pass one product through the aperture pre-
pared with a test piece.
Starting a Manual You can start the function test manually when you have activated the "Test with test
Function test pieces" option in the "Detection settings" menu (see page 97) and the "Execute tests ma-
nually" option in the "Product settings" menu (see page 140). To start a function test
manually:
f Press "Execute test" in the Quality manager main menu.
A query appears.
f Confirm the query with "Next."
The function test assigned to the loaded product data profile is started.
Carrying out Function f Follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
Tests After the function test, "Test piece detection successful"or "Test piece detection unsuc-
cessful" is displayed. Then the test report is displayed. This is saved automatically.
Select test piece Use the same test pieces that were also used for learning (see "Configuring Function Tests"
on page 136).
Placing the test piece If the products to be checked cause a product effect, we recommend that you only use the
test piece for the function test. However, if you want to use a test piece and the product
together, proceed as follows:
f Place the test piece on the product where it causes the weakest metal signal.
You must determine this position on or in the product (interior or exterior, front, back,
top, bottom, right or left) before hand by trial and error.
f Position the test piece so that it passes through the aperture as centrally as possible. If
possible, you must place the test piece inside the product.
The test piece should not pass through the aperture near the edge to ensure that it does
not trigger a detection message at the location with the lowest sensitivity.
f Make sure that the product prepared with the test piece travels through in the same
orientation as it would be during production.
Non-spherical Metal If you are using non-spherical metal parts such as wires, foil, or chips:
Parts f Please read Detection Limits on page 27.
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f Make sure that the metal part always travels through the aperture in the same orienta-
tion as the function test learning process.

For information on displaying reports ("Reports" button) see "Displaying Reports" on page
163.
13.5.4 Displaying Lists

For information on displaying lists ("Lists" button) see "Researching Past Error, Warning,
and Detection Messages" on page 159.
13.5.5 Reset the Metal Counter

You can reset detection messages that occurred during the function test separately from
those of the metal detector:
f Press "Reset metal counter."
The security prompt "Reset metal counter?" appears.
f Press "Yes."
The detection messages that occurred during the function test are reset to zero.
13.6 Maintenance main Menu

When you log in as a maintenance user, the Maintenance main menu appears.

For information on displaying reports ("Reports" button) see page 163.
13.6.2 Analyzing Inputs and Outputs

You can analyze the inputs and outputs of the metal detector as well as the CAN nodes as
follows (see "Assigning Inputs to the Connected Sensors" on page 109 and "Assigning
Outputs to Connected Actuators" on page 112).
If you have several metal detectors connected to the same terminal, make
sure that all displayed inputs and outputs refer to the currently selected
metal detector (see "Selecting Metal Detectors" on page 150).
Analyzing Inputs f Press "Diagnostic for digital inputs" in the Maintenance main menu.
The status of the inputs is displayed.
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Analysis Display Meaning

Digital input states 0 Sensor signals "0" at input.
1 Sensor signals "1" at input.
To change the display:

You can use the "Virtual" and "Physical" buttons to switch the input display:
• "Physical":
The physical inputs of the IO_IO module are displayed.
• "Virtual":
The assigned sensor functions are displayed.
Analyzing Outputs
f Press "Diagnostic for digital outputs" in the Maintenance main menu.
The status of the interfaces is displayed.
CAUTION
Danger of injury and product jam from separator movement

If the listed outputs are activated/deactivated, the separators connected to the outputs
move to the separation position and then back to the original position. Personnel working
on the separator could be injured by this and the product flow could be blocked.
f Analyze the outputs only when production allows for this.

Digital output status The output is activated so that an actuator receives
signals.
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The output is deactivated so that an actuator does
not receive signals.
To change the display:

You can use the "Virtual" and "Physical" buttons to switch the output display:
• "Physical":
The physical outputs of the IO_IO module are displayed.
• "Virtual":
The actuator functions activated there are displayed.
Analyzing CAN Nodes The internal modules of the metal detector (DPI, IO and HMI) exchange their data via a
CAN bus. You can check the nodes of these CAN busses as follows:
f Press "Display CAN node states" in the Maintenance main menu.
The status of the CAN nodes is displayed.

Preparing The CAN node was found and the test is
running.
Initialization* The CAN node was found and the con-
figuration is running.
Pre Operational The CAN node is in the "Pre Operational"
state.
CAN node states Operational The CAN node is operational.
Disconnected The CAN node is not operational. A ca-
ble plug is not properly connected to
the terminal or a module is damaged.
Stopped The CAN node is not operational. Com-
munication with the CAN node was
stopped.
* transition state only displayed briefly
13.6.3 Diagnostic Terminal Options

f Press "Diagnostic terminal options" in the Maintenance main menu.
All installed memory media are displayed.
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f Press the terminal option button you wish to view the configuration for.
The availability and memory assignment are displayed.
13.6.4 Saving Data

To save the data ("Backup" button) see "Saving Data" on page 161.
13.6.5 Restoring Deleted Data

You can restore data from the external data carrier as follows if metal detector data is lost
due to a defect, accidental deletion or empty battery.
The data of a metal detector can only be used in a limited way to copy over
to another metal detector. The different system and detector settings must
all be checked and adapted if necessary.
f Press "Restore" in the Maintenance main menu.

The "System restore" menu opens.
f Press "Source" and select the external data carrier for the restore process.
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Option Effect
USB The data are restored via the USB interface located outside on the ter-
minal.
Flash The data are restored via the flash memory located on the HMI module
in the terminal.
SD-Card The data are restored via the SD card slot located on the HMI module in
the terminal.
f Press "Source directory" and type in the file name of the source folder.
This folder must be on the data carrier.
f Select the data to be restored.
Option Effect
Restore products Product data profiles are restored.
Restore user profiles User account data are restored.
Restore system settings The settings from the "System settings" menu are re-
stored.
Restore detector settings The settings from the "Detector settings" menu are re-
stored.
Restore reports The reports from completed production and function
tests are restored.
Restore log files All messages are restored.
ATTENTION
Data loss due to unexpected removal of data carrier
If you remove the external data carrier while metal detector data are being backed up, this
could damage the interface and the data carrier and data could be lost.
f You should only remove the external data carrier after the write and read processes
have been completed.
f Make sure that the external data carrier is connected correctly and press "Next."
The data are copied from the external data carrier to the internal memory of the metal
detector.
ATTENTION
Short circuit from an uncovered USB interface
If the USB slot is not re-closed after data backup, this can lead to a short circuit, e.g.,
when cleaning the metal detector.
f Re-close the USB slot after data backup.
13.7 Administrator Main Menu

When you log in as an administrator, the Administrator main menu appears.
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Administrator tasks:
• You create user accounts and assign rights to these accounts (see page 81).
• You change the properties of user accounts (see 85)
• You delete user accounts (see page 86)
• You change the common properties of all user accounts (see 86)
13.8 Logging Off

After you have completed your work on the metal detector, you should log off as a user as
follows.
Only one user can be logged in at a time. If a user is already logged in, then
this user must log out before a different user can log in.
area.
f Press your user name in the User account area.

If you only have rights to one user group, the standard display appears immediately.
Another user can now log in.
If you have rights to several user groups (e.g., "operator" and "engineer"), the list of user
groups available to your user name appears.
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f You can now either log in again with the rights of another user group or log off by
pressing "Logoff user."
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WARNING
Danger of injury from active equipment

When you lock the touchscreen as described below, the connected actuators continue to
operate. Mechanically or electrically-driven actuators (e.g., pushers, blow-out equipment)
can injure personnel while in operation.
ATTENTION
The touchscreen could be damaged by improper cleaning
Do not use abrasive or corrosive solvents and cleaners as this can damage the touchscreen.
f Only clean the touchscreen using a dry or slightly moist cloth.
Settings may be changed accidentally when touching the touchscreen.

The touchscreen reacts to pressure. When you clean the touchscreen while the metal de-
tector is turned on, you could accidentally change the settings.
f You should temporarily lock the touchscreen before cleaning it (see below).

The standard display appears. "Clean" appears in the footer.
area.
To log in a user:
f Press the user name.
f Press "Clean."
The Lock time entry appears.
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You can change the time when the touchscreen is locked as follows.
f Press the "Lock time" field.
f Enter the desired time in minutes via the number keypad.
f Confirm your entry by pressing "OK."
f Press "Lock."
The touchscreen is locked. You can now clean the touchscreen without making any acci-
dental changes.
f Clean the touchscreen using a dry or slightly moist cloth.
The touchscreen lock ends automatically as soon as the lock time runs out.
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15 Switching Off the Metal Detector
The metal detector does not have an Off switch. It is turned off automatically as soon as
you disconnect the power supply. Depending on how the metal detector and conveyor
system are connected to the voltage supply of your system, you may have to proceed
otherwise (see the operating instructions for the system in which the metal detector is
integrated).
CAUTION
Danger of injury from pneumatic actuators

When you turn the metal detector off, pneumatically-driven actuators may make uninten-
tional movement. This can cause injuries to personnel and property damage.
f Before turning off the metal detector, disconnect all pneumatic actuators from the
compressed air supply that are controlled by the metal detector.
f Disconnect the metal detector from the power supply.

The background illumination of the touchscreen goes out. The electromagnetic alternat-
ing field dissipates. The metal detector software shuts down. The last used product data
profile, the current detection messages, and the production statistics are saved so that
you can continue working immediately when the machine is next switched on. If the
power supply to the metal detector is disconnected for longer than a year, the date and
time are no longer saved.
WARNING! After disconnecting the metal detector from the voltage supply, high volt-
age continues to be present inside, which can lead to residual discharge. Residual dis-
charge may trigger explosions in potentially explosive atmospheres, cause injuries, or
damage the metal detector's electronics. Therefore, wait at least 6 minutes before open-
ing the metal detector so that the internal voltage can reduce.
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16 Cleaning the Metal Detector Surface
CAUTION
Liquids can cause injury and property damage

If liquids get into the electrical and/or electronic components of the metal detector, per-
sonnel can be injured by an electric shock and the metal detector or optional equipment
may be damaged. Do not use abrasive or corrosive solvents and cleaners as this can dam-
age the metal detector. Too much force used for cleaning can also damage the metal de-
tector.
f Disconnect the metal detector and all optional equipment from the power supply.
f Ensure that the power supply to the metal detector and optional equipment cannot be
switched on inadvertently.
f Make sure that the terminal cover is secured in place
f Never use the following for cleaning:
- High-pressure cleaners
- Steam cleaner
- Steel wool
f Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
f Only clean the metal detector using a dry or slightly moist cloth. You can rinse off the
surface briefly with water that is not under pressure.
f Clean the surface of the metal detector using a dry or slightly moist cloth.
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17 Taking the Metal Detector out of Commission
If you will not be using the metal detector temporarily:

f Switch it off (see page 178).
If you will not be using the metal detector for a longer period of time:
f Disconnect the metal detector from the power supply.
f Clean the metal detector (see "Cleaning the Touchscreen" on page 176 and "Cleaning
the Metal Detector Surface" on page 179).
f Follow the transport information (see "Transporting the Metal Detector" on page 31).
f Place the metal detector on a flat, secure foundation so that the weight is not on its
shock mounts, but rather on squared lumber, for example.
f Protect the metal detector from dust and moisture, e.g., using plastic film. Follow the
specified climatic storage conditions (see "Specifications" on page 193).
After the metal detector has been in storage for long periods of time:
f Test the basic functions of the metal detector.
f Test the functions of all installed sensors and actuators.
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18 Disposing of the Metal Detector or Parts Thereof
ATTENTION
Environmental damage due to incorrect disposal
If you do not correctly dispose of the battery or other parts of the metal detector, this can
cause environmental damage.
f The battery and the metal detector should be disposed of in compliance with applicable
national disposal regulations.
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Never attempt to repair or modify the metal detector on your own. If an error occurs that
cannot be corrected by the measures described in these operating instructions, contact
your local Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Service Center (see "Contact" on
page 237).
19.1 Electromagnetic Interference

To protect the metal detector from electromagnetic interference:
f Only use shielded signal lines.
f Replace the cable openings on the terminal housing with EMC metal screws.
5 mm
19.2 Replacing the Battery

The integrated battery provides power to the metal detector's internal clock when the
power is turned off. When the battery is dead, the date and time settings are lost. The
battery has a lifespan of approx. 3 years.
To replace an empty battery:
product flow.
The battery 7 is located on the HMI module on the back of the terminal cover.
7
HMI
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f Remove the battery from its holder.

f Insert a new battery (type 3 V lithium, CR 2032). Make sure that the poles match the +
and – signs.
f Hand-tighten the 4 fixing screws of the terminal cover.
f Reset the metal detector time and date (see page 88).
19.3 Faults, Possible Causes, and Solutions

Faults are signaled by a message on the touchscreen as well as the triggering of specific
outputs. The metal detector generates the following types of messages:
Message type Code Reason for message

Error Message E The metal detector is no longer functioning, e.g., the
metal detector has been damaged or the power supply
has been interrupted.
• The stop light turns to red in the status display.
• The text of the error message is displayed in the oper-
ating panel and display field. You can research the
cause of the error message by pressing the text of the
error message. The meaning of error codes can be
found in chapter "Troubleshooting" on page 182.
Warning Message W The metal detector is still functioning, but another
problem has occurred, e.g., conveyor has stopped unex-
pectedly or a sensor signal has remained off.
• The stop light turns to yellow in the status display.
• The text of the warning message is displayed in the
operating panel and display field. You can research
the cause of the warning message by pressing the
text of the warning message. The meaning of error
codes can be found in chapter "Troubleshooting" on
page 182.
Event message M Metal detection still functions. A normal event oc-
curred, e.g., a function test is being conducted.
Detection message X Metal detection has been triggered.
All messages are logged automatically.
You require the rights of one of the following user groups to confirm an error or warning
message:
• Operators
• Engineers
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f Correct the cause of the error or warning message.

f Press "Confirm"/"OK" or activate the external reset key if connected (depending on
setting, see page 98).
When you press "Confirm"/"OK," you are resetting the current error or warning message.
However, if you use the external reset key to confirm, you will be resetting all corrected
error and warning messages.
19.3.1 List of All Error Messages
Code Error Message Error description, correction
E010B System error Group message for HMI system errors (e.g., file access er-
rors). Error details are added to the error text.
E010C XML client fol- The file folder for temporary storage of XML client mes-
der full sages has almost reached the maximum permitted mes-
sage number. Check the network connection.
E010D Failsafe CRC Checksum error in the network failsafe memory. Contact
error Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E1010 Detector offline No connection can be established to a metal detector
configured. This metal detector must be switched on and
be connected to the CAN bus of the HMI terminal. If
problems arise, check the settings for bit rate and node ID
on IO-CPU and DPI.
E1011 Detector unini- The metal detector has been detected by the HMI but is
tialized not yet fully configured.
E1020 IO heartbeat The HMI has detected a heartbeat error for the IO_IO
error module. Check the CAN connection between the HMI and
the IO_IO module.
E1021 DPI heartbeat The HMI has detected a heartbeat error for the DPI mod-
error ule. Check the CAN connection between the HMI and the
DPI module.
E1022 Safety lock for The HMI switches the error relay during the DPI fimware
DPI firmware update for safety reasons.
update
E2201 Transmitter The "transmitter" module has been deactivated due to ex-
overcurrent cessive current consumption. Contact Sartorius Mecha-
tronics Customer Service if the fault occurs again after a
system start.
E3201 Power transmit- The "transmitter" module voltage supply is too low. Con-
ter too low tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E3202 Pos. analog The positive voltage supply of the analog instrumentation
power too low is too low. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Ser-
vice.
E3203 DSC IO power The voltage supply of the digital instrumentation is too
too low low. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E3204 DSC core power The DSC core voltage is too low. Contact Sartorius Mecha-
too low tronics Customer Service.
E3205 Neg. analog The negative voltage supply of the analog instrumentation
power too low is too low. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Ser-
vice.
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E3206 Power OP, pow- The voltage supply on the power amplifier is too low. Con-
er too low tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E4200 Over tempera- The internal temperature of the sensor is outside of the
ture specification. Reduce the ambient temperature or provide
better ventilation.
E5001 ADC compensa- The analog-digital converter for the compensation voltage
tion voltage has failed. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Ser-
failed vice.
E5002 Temperature The internal temperature sensor has failed. Contact Sarto-
sensor failed rius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E5003 Internal ADC The analog-digital converter for voltage monitoring has
failed failed. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E5004 RAM test failed The check of main memory revealed a fault. Contact Sar-
torius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6101 Invalid Firmwa- The DPI firmware is faulty. Restart the device via the main
re CRC switch. If the error occurs again, contact Sartorius Mecha-
tronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
E6300 Invalid setting The configuration contains invalid device parameters.
Contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG
Customer Service.
E6301 Transmitter de- The device data of the "transmitter" module is corrupt.
vice param. CRC Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6302 Transmitter pa- The factory settings of the "transmitter" module are cor-
ram. CRC rupt. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6303 Receiver device The device data of the receiver are corrupt. Contact Sarto-
param. CRC rius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6304 Receiver param. The factory settings of the receiver are corrupt. Contact
CRC Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6305 DPI device pa- The device data of the "DPI" module is corrupt. Contact
ram. CRC Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6306 DPI param. CRC The factory settings of the "DPI" module are corrupt. Con-
tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
E6307 Powerfail pa- The runtime parameters of the "DPI" module are corrupt.
ram. CRC Switch the device on again from the main switch. If the
fault occurs again, contact Sartorius Mechatronics Cus-
tomer Service.
E6308 Invalid primary Contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG
ref. part for sel. Customer Service.
frequency
E6309 Primary ref. part Contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG
differ accord. Customer Service.
sel. frequency
E630A Secondary ref. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG
part differ ac- Customer Service.
cord. sel. fre-
quency
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E8130 IO lifeguard er- The IO_IO module has ascertained a lifeguard error. Check
ror the CAN connection between the HMI and the IO_IO
module.
E8131 DPI lifeguard The "DPI" module has ascertained a lifeguard error. Check
error the CAN connection between the HMI, DPI, and IO_IO
module.
EA002 Fingerprint life- The fingerprint sensor has ascertained a lifeguard error.
guard error Check the CAN connection between the fingerprint sensor
and the IO_IO module.
EA003 Fingerprint mo- A hardware fault has been ascertained on the fingerprint
dule defect module. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
EA004 HMI runtime Internal "HMI" module software error. Contact Sartorius
error Mechatronics Customer Service.
EA005 Fingerprint he- The HMI has detected a heartbeat error for the fingerprint
artbeat error sensor. Check the CAN connection between the finger-
print sensor and the IO_IO module.
EFF01 Compressed air The sensor for compressed air monitoring has triggered.
failure Check the compressed air supply.
EFF02 Way pulse The cycle rate of the impulse transmitter is too high. Re-
(NAMUR) error duce the number of impulses per conveyor meter.
EFF03 Compensation The compensation voltage of the x-channel is too high;
LFx Limit 2 the sensitivity of the sensor may be reduced. If the fault
cannot be resolved by removing metallic objects (such as
tools in the aperture), contact Sartorius Mechatronics
C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
EFF04 Compensation The compensation voltage of the y-channel is too high;
LFy Limit 2 the sensitivity of the metal detector may be reduced. If
the fault cannot be resolved by removing metallic objects
(such as tools in the aperture), contact Sartorius Mecha-
tronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
EFF05 Shift memory The displacement memory is full. Reduce the number of
full products between the metal detector and separator, e.g.,
with a larger product distance or with a lower distance
between the metal detector and separator.
EFF06 Relay frozen The separator is not activated despite a detection message.
Release the separator in the "Service" menu.
EFF07 Group delay The displacement distance (displacement time) for product
error separation is too low. The separator position must be fur-
ther away from the metal detector.
EFF08 Receiver Tx The field strength generated by the "transmitter" module
magnitude error is too low. Increase the transmitter voltage (under Change
product data). If there is also a hardware error, Contact
Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer
Service.
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EFF09 Product trigger The product trigger pulse is longer than the monitoring
time in the detector setting. For a light barrier, this means
it is probably covered and is no longer detecting products.
The monitoring time must be longer than the duration of
an interruption of the light barrier by a product. If no belt
start/stop input is used, the warning can also be caused by
stopping the transport system when the light barrier is
covered by a product.
EFF0A Quantity sepa- There are too many products in the collection container.
rated product Please empty the collection container.
EFF0B Separation mo- An error was identified on the sensor for the separation
nitoring sensor monitoring. Check the sensor and the associated cable
error connection.
EFF41 IO DIO error The IO_IO module has ascertained a fault on the digital
inputs and outputs. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics
Customer Service.
EFF42 IO NAMUR error The IO_IO module has ascertained a fault on the NAMUR
input. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
EFF44 IO serial error The IO_IO module has ascertained a fault on the serial in-
terface module. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer
Service.
EFF48 IO Profibus er- Communication over the Profibus has failed. Check the
ror bus cabling and make sure that the Profibus configuration
is correct.
FFFF Unknown mes- Software error; inform Sartorius Customer Service.
sage
19.3.2 List of All Warning Messages

W0002 Package dis- The head-head distance of two successive products is
tance shorter than the distance specified in the product data.
The error can also be caused by a product speed not speci-
fied correctly or by an incorrect setting of the way-
proportional impulses. The warning is not issued when
product distance monitoring is disabled.
W0003 Package length From the signal duration of the sensor for product syn-
chronization, a product length has been ascertained
(based on the product speed) which is shorter than the
product length specified in the product data. The error
can also be caused by a product speed not specified cor-
rectly or by an incorrect setting of the way-proportional
impulses. The warning is not issued when product length
monitoring is disabled.
W0004 Separator zero The separator is not in the zero position. Check the sepa-
position rator and the separation monitoring. If required, contact
Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer
Service.
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W0005 Separator acti- The separator is in the zero position. Check the separator
ve position and the separation monitoring. If required, contact Sarto-
rius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
W0006 Separator Product not identified in the contaminated flow. Check
product trigger the separator and the separation monitoring. If required,
separated contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Cus-
product tomer Service.
W0007 Separator Product not identified in the good flow. Check the separa-
product trigger tor and the separation monitoring. If required, contact
unseparated Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer
product Service.
W0009 Compensation The compensation voltage of the x-channel has reached a
LFx Limit 1 critical value. Remove any metal objects such as tools
from the aperture. A system failure may occur briefly.
W000A Compensation The compensation voltage of the y-channel has reached a
LFy Limit 1 critical value. Remove any metal objects such as tools
from the aperture. A system failure may occur briefly.
W000B Compulsory Compulsory separation error. Check separation monitor-
rejection ing. If required, contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
W000C Command ig- Software error relating to internal communication. Con-
nored tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
W000D Command not Software error relating to internal communication. Con-
allowed tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
W000E Option deacti- Software error. Access was made to the parameters of an
vated option that is deactivated. Contact Sartorius Mechatronics
Customer Service.
W000F Transmitter The "transmitter" module sweep has been canceled by the
sweep manual- user. The transmitter is not ready. This is an error message
ly canceled for a Service operating mode. If a sweep is run automati-
cally, there may be a hardware fault. In this case, contact
Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
W0010 Transmitter The "transmitter" module sweep has been canceled due to
sweep overcur- excess current consumption. The transmitter is not ready.
rent This is an error message for a Service operating mode. If a
sweep is run automatically, there may be a hardware fault.
In this case, contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Ser-
vice.
W0011 Transmitter The "transmitter" module sweep has been canceled be-
frequency ran- cause the frequency range has been exceeded. The trans-
ge mitter is not ready. This is an error message for a Service
operating mode. If a sweep is run automatically, there
may be a hardware fault. In this case, contact Sartorius
Mechatronics Customer Service.
frequency ad- cause the frequency range has been exceeded in the fine
just adjustment. The transmitter is not ready. This is an error
message for a Service operating mode. If a sweep is run
automatically, there may be a hardware fault. In this case,
contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
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minimum cur- cause of an unsuitable matching network during fine ad-
rent justment. The transmitter is not ready. This is an error
message for a Service operating mode. If a sweep is run
automatically, there may be a hardware fault. In this case,
power overload cause the maximum current consumption has been ex-
ceeded. The transmitter is not ready. This is an error mes-
sage for a Service operating mode. If a sweep is run auto-
matically, there may be a hardware fault. In this case,
power insuffi- cause the minimum current consumption has not been
cient reached. The transmitter is not ready. This is an error mes-
sage for a Service operating mode. If a sweep is run auto-
matically, there may be a hardware fault. In this case,
W0016 Transmitter General information warning about a transmitter failure.
generic warn- Contact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
ing
W0017 Conveyor belt Although the sensor for belt start/stop is reporting that
start the conveyor system is running, no signals can be regis-
tered from the impulse transmitter. Check the configura-
tion of the "Sensor for belt start/stop" and "Pulser" op-
tions as well as the drive of the conveyor system.
W0018 Conveyor belt Although the sensor for belt start/stop is reporting that
stop the conveyor system is not running, signals can be regis-
W0019 Conveyor belt The transport system is dirty; erroneous triggers and re-
quality duced sensitivity are possible. The conveyor system must
be cleaned and the belt or chain belt replaced if necessary.
W001A Command non Software error relating to internal communication. Con-
executable tact Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
W001D LF ADU value An override in the signal path has been ascertained during
out of range the quick learning process. Reduce the LF amplification or
the transmission voltage. Automatic adaptation is possible
if Automatic product setting function is enabled.
W001E Way pulse mis- Although the sensor for belt start/stop is reporting that
sing the conveyor system is running, no signals can be regis-
W001F Invalid separa- The displacement distance or displacement time for prod-
tor pos. for uct separation is too low. The separator position must be
shift further away from the metal detector.
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W0020 Metal amass- The configured number of detection messages per time
ment interval, displacement, or quantity has been reached.
Check the production line for damage or check the detec-
tion settings if detection messages are incorrect.
W0021 Conveyor mo- The conveyor system is not running properly. Please cor-
tion rect it. If required, contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service.
W0022 Unexpected An unexpected belt stoppage occurred. The conveyor sys-
conveyor belt tem must be emptied completely to avoid the transmission
stop of metal contamination.
W0023 Separator good The monitoring time for separation monitoring in the
lane setting goods flow is too small for the current product speed.
W007F Detector main- The configured maintenance interval/time has been
tenance requi- reached. After maintenance work has been performed, the
red maintenance interval must be reset or a new maintenance
time defined.
W0080 IO option The "Profibus" option has been enabled in the configura-
PROFIBUS not tion but the associated hardware daughter board cannot
installed be found. Check that the Profibus daughter board is on
the IO_CPU and is connected.
W0081 IO option RS- The "RS-232" option has been enabled in the configura-
232 not in- tion but the associated hardware daughter board cannot
stalled be found. Check that the RS-232 daughter board is on the
IO_CPU and is connected.
W0082 Coil data from The detector data saved in the HMI does not match the
DPI changed detector data stored in the DPI. The DPI detector data has
been copied. If it does not match the actual detector data,
please inform Sartorius Mechatronics Customer Service.
W0083 DPI CAN SDO The HMI was unable to specify an entry in the object di-
download error rectory of a DPI module.
W0084 DPI CAN SDO The HMI was unable to export an entry in the object di-
upload error rectory of a DPI module.
W0085 IO serial num- The IO_IO module serial number stored in the system does
ber mismatch not match the serial number read.
W0086 DPI serial num- The DPI module serial number stored in the system does
ber mismatch not match the serial number read.
W0087 SPCfWin inter- The maximum permitted figure range was exceeded in the
nal overflow production statistics.
W0088 IO CAN SDO The HMI was unable to specify an entry in the object di-
download error rectory of a IO_IO module.
W0089 IO CAN SDO The HMI was unable to export an entry in the object di-
upload error rectory of a IO_IO module.
W0206 XML client The XML client was not able to establish a network con-
connection fai- nection to the server. Check the settings for the IP address
led and port number.
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W0207 XML client fol- The file folder for temporary storage of XML client mes-
der 50% full sages contains half of the maximum permitted messages.
Check the network connection via Option verification fai-
led.
W0208 Error while An XML client file could not be opened.
opening XML
client file
W0209 Error while An XML client file could not be closed.
closing XML
client file
W020A Error while An XML client directory could not be opened.
opening XML
client directory
W020B Error while An XML client directory could not be closed.
closing XML
client directory
W020C USBPrint file The internal memory contains a higher number of reports.
backup Copy the report data to a USB stick.
recommended
W020D Option verifica- An invalid activation code was found when checking a
tion failed purchase-only option. Check the code and check value of
the purchase-only option.
W020E FP CAN SDO The "HMI" assembly was unable to specify an entry in the
download error object directory of the fingerprint sensor.
W020F FP CAN SDO The "HMI" assembly was unable to read an entry in the
upload error object directory of the fingerprint sensor.
19.3.3 List of All Event messages
Code Error Message Error Description

M0300 Product memo- The product data memory is full. Delete existing products
ry full or extend the number of product types (option).
M0301 Terminal power The HMI has been restarted. Check the voltage supply if
up! the system was not switched off.
M1000 Test request Automatically generated prompt to perform a test. To
perform or abort a test, a user must log in as a quality
manager.
M1001 Reset of user The user-defined metal counter was reset to zero.
metal counter
M1002 Compulsory A compulsory rejection was triggered.
rejection trig-
gered
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19.3.4 List of All Detection Messages
Code Error Message Error Description

X2000 Metal channel A found Metal detection on channel A
X2001 Metal channel B found Metal detection on channel B
X2002 Coarse metal channel A found Coarse metal detection on channel A
X2003 Coarse metal channel B found Coarse metal detection on channel B
X2004 Negative metal detection Negative metal detection
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20.1 Available Configurations

uation electronics
(Compact) max. 10 m

(Terminal) terminal

uation electronics

(Terminal) terminal

(Terminal) terminal


max. 100 m max. 100 m
(Under-belt) detector (max. 4 x
in series)
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20.2 Properties and Performance Limits

The properties and performance limits listed here apply to all devices of the Secus series.
Category Description
Power supply 100 VAC – 240 VAC ±10%
Voltage frequency 47 Hz – 63 Hz
Power consumption Up to 30 VA without load from external components
Relay outputs 4 relays
Relays 1, 3, and 4: freely programmable
Relay 2 "Error": fixed assignment
Product speed 2 cm/s – 20 m/s
Product temperature -30°C to +55°C
Ambient temperature Operation: -10°C to +50°C
Storage: -10°C to +70°C
Relative humidity Operation: < 74% at +50°C (thaw point 44°C)
Storage: < 30% at +70°C (thaw point 44°C)
Housing Secus-T, E, EI, EU, EUI: 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel
Secus-D, C: steel, painted
Secus-T, E, EI, EU, EUI: aluminum
Protection class IP65 (for Secus-C, D optional: IP66)
Weight See table for dimensions and weights for the respective de-
vice
Max. cable lengths be- Secus-E to Secus-C or Secus-D: 10 m
tween devices Secus-T to Secus-EI or Secus-EUI: Total length 100 m
Secus-EU to Secus-EUI and Secus-U: 100 m
20.3 Connection Diagrams and Plug Assignments

M20 cable glands are used on the metal detector as standard. The cable glands must be
adapted if necessary to match the supply line cross-sections.
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20.3.1 IO_IO Module Connection Diagram

The IO_IO module is located in Secus-E, Secus-EI, Secus-EU, and Secus-EUI devices.
Max. 24VDC / 300mA

Kontaktbelastung
OUT 5 - OUT 8
contact rating
0,75
BU
+24V +24V
1
24V (Intern)
-X4
0,75
BU
24V= (Internal)
GND GND
2
Ausgang 5 Ausgang 6 Ausgang 7 Ausgang 8
output 5 output 6 output 7 output 8
38
-X5
Programmierbar
-U5
Programmable
37
36
-X8
Programmierbar
-U4
Programmable
35
34
-X9
Programmierbar
-U3
Programmable 33
32
-X10
Programmierbar
-U2
Programmable
31
22
Ausgang 4
output 4
-X12
Programmierbar
21
Programmable
-K1
20
19
Ausgang 3
output 3
-X14
Programmierbar
18
Programmable
-K2
17
16
Ausgang 2
output 2
-X15
Fehler
15
error
-K3
14
13
Ausgang 1
output 1
-X18
Programmierbar
12
Programmable
-K4
JP2
JP1
11
Kontaktbelastung
Max. 24VDC / 8A
Max. 250VAC / 8A
OUT 1 - OUT 4
contact rating
2N
-X7
2L
1N
-X6
1L
Line Output
1
2
JP3
-R44
U
JP4
N
1
-X3
-R45
2
1
U
-PA1:1
L
-11F1
2AT
Line Input
2
3
4
5
6
Connection X18 is protected from arcing by a wireless RC element for max. 250 V AC/8 A.
The connection is not protected from arcing for max. 24 V DC/8 A; the wireless RC ele-
ment can be used to lock the relay.
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Eingang 1 Eingang 2 Eingang 3 Eingang 4 Eingang 5 Eingang 6 Eingang 7 Eingang 8 IN 1 - IN 8

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
Eingangsspannung
input voltage
Signal 0: <5V Signal 1:>14V
signal 0: <5V signal 1:>14V
Weggeber
Eingangswiderstand 4,7KOhm
input resistance
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmable
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Programmierbar
Eingangsstrom bei Signal 1
input current signal 1
6mA (24V)
displacement transducer
NAMUR
PNP NPN
SV7 SV5 SV3 SV1 SV8 SV6 SV4 SV2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
-X19 -X20 -X2

+ SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + SIG GND + -
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 71 72
GND
+24V
RS422
Factory-Bus TCP/IP ON
20.3.2
-S2
1 2 3 4
RJ-45 USB
-BU6 -BU1
OUT(+)
OUT(–)
GND
IN(+)
IN(–)
1
-ST5 1 2 3 4 5
RS232
ON
Anschluss CAN-BUS
-S2 Fingerprintsensor SECUS-T -- SECUS-H/EI
-WUSB 1 2 3 4
HMI Module Connection Diagram
1x
TxD
GND
RTS
+GND
RxD
+GND
+24V
+24V
CAN-L
CTS
CAN-L
CAN-H
CAN-H
-ST5 1 2 3 4 5 -ST3 1 2 3 4 5 -ST4 1 2 3 4 5

CAN2 CAN2
The HMI module is located in Secus-T, Secus-E, and Secus-EU devices.
-USB
1
2
Kunde Kunde
customer customer
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20.3.3 Connecting Secus-E or Secus-EI to Secus-C or Secus-D

The following figure shows the connection of the IO_CPU module of a Secus-E or Secus-EI
to the DPI module of a Secus-C or Secus-D.
Secus-E
Secus-EI
BG 1173
IO_CPU
1
X1
COMBICON
Stecker
M20
EMV
M20 M20 M20 M20 M20
1 - BN
2 - WH
ERNI-Stecker Secus-C
Schutzschlauch D=4mm
3 - BU
4 - BK Secus-D
1 ST6
ST7
BG 1170 A1
DPI
M16
X11 M12 BO-104330254 2,5m
Steckverbinder
BO-104330255 4,5m
BO-104330256 9,5m
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20.3.4 Connecting Secus-EU or Secus-EUI to Secus-U

The following figure shows the connection of the transmitter and receiver modules of a
Secus-EU or Secus-EUI to the transmitter and receiver modules of a Secus-U.
Secus-EU, Secus-EUI M12

EMV
WH BN
X1
2(GND)
(GND) 3
2
1
1
3
X2
BG 1166
Active Transmitter
X3
ST4
DPI M12
BG 1170 EMV
BN
5 4
WH
X2
X4
1
3
(GND) 2
BG 1168
ST5
X3
Active Receiver
M20 M20
M20 M20 M20 M20 R T
Secus-U
Ansicht von unten!
BG 1169 Passive Transmitter - Receiver, U-Type

BN
X1 BN
X4
1 4
WH WH
2 5
3
M16 M16
EMV T R EMV
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20.3.5 Connecting Secus-T to Secus-EI or Secus-EUI

The following figure shows the connection of the HMI module of a Secus-T to the IO_CPU
module of a Secus-EI or Secus-EUI.
Secus-EI
Secus-EUI
BG 1173
IO_CPU
1
X7
COMBICON
Stecker
WH
GN
BN
YE
M20 M20
EMV EMV
M20 M20 M20 M20
Terminal
Secus-T
GN
1 YE
BN
WH
Schutzschlauch
BG 1171
HMI ST3
COMBICON
Stecker
M20
EMV
M20 M20 M20 M20 M20
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20.3.6 Internal Connections of Secus-C

The following figure shows the internal connection of the transmitter and receiver mod-
ules of a Secus-C.
BG 1170
DPI
ST4 ST5
Secus-C A1
BG 1166 BG 1168 BG 1167
Active Transmitter Active Receiver Passive Receiver
BN
1
M16 WH
2 X4 (GND)32 3
2 (GND)
3 (GND) 1 1
X1 X1 X1
4 5
1 1
(GND)2 2 (GND)
3 3
X2 X2
X3 X3
M16
X11 M12 Steckverbinder M16 Blindstopfen A2
BG 1165
Passive Transmitter
BN
1
WH
2
3 (GND)
X1
M12
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20.3.7 Internal Connections of Secus-D

The following figure shows the internal connection of the transmitter and receiver mod-
ules of a Secus-D.
BG 1170
DPI
ST4 ST5
Secus-D A1
Blindstopfen
BG 1166 BG 1168 BG 1167

Active Transmitter Active Receiver Passive Receiver
BU
BK
1 X1 X1
3 3
2 (GND)2 2 (GND)
Schutzschlauch D=4mm
3 (GND) 1 1
M16
X1 X4
4 5
1
X2 X21
(GND)2 2 (GND)
3 3
X3 X3
M16 M16
X11 M12 X12 M12
Steckverbinder Steckverbinder
A2
BG 1165
Passive Transmitter
BU
BK
1
2
3 (GND)
X1
M12
EMV EMC
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20.4 Secus-C
20.4.1 Product Description

The product description (e.g., Secus-C 35 x 12.5) comprises the product name (Secus-C),
followed by the aperture dimensions with the aperture width E and aperture height C in
centimeters (e.g., 35 x 12.5).
20.4.2 Metal Detector Dimensions

Dimensions A, B, C, D, E, and F, and the weight can be found in the table of all dimensions
and weights (see page 204).
60 A
E B
M 12 x 1,5
240
150
180
180
C
25
150
25
30
119
D F 6,3∅
Secus-C ... x 10
20.4.3 Shock Mount Dimensions

The spacing for the installation of shock mounts D, F, and G can be found in the table of
all dimensions and weights (see page 204).
B B
Secus-C … x 12,5 … 20 Secus-C … x 25 … 30
50 119 6,3 ∅
F F
G
B B
Secus-C … x 40 … 70 Secus-C … x 80 … 120

50
14 ∅
F F
G G
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20.4.4 Table of All Dimensions and Weights
a Product description (e.g., Secus-C 35 x 12.5)

b Dimensions (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) in mm
c Weight in kg
– Not available
Information does not include, where applicable, mounted, optional equipment; all dimen-
sions and weights are approximate values.
a c b
Secus C
…x… 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
C
100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 A D
E
15 150 – – 57 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 450 400
20 200 – 57 60 64 69 – – – – – – – – – – – – – 500 450
25 250 – 60 64 68 72 84 – – – – – – – – – – – – 550 500
30 300 – 63 68 72 76 – – – – – – – – – – – – – 600 550
35 350 – 67 71 75 80 93 103 114 – – – – – – – – – – 650 600
40 400 – 70 75 79 84 97 108 119 129 – – – – – – – – – 700 650
50 500 – 77 82 87 91 106 117 129 139 143 148 – – – – – – – 800 750
60 600 79 84 89 94 99 114 126 138 148 153 158 168 – – – – – – 900 850
70 700 86 91 96 101 107 123 135 148 158 163 168 178 188 – – – – – 1000 950
80 800 92 97 103 109 114 131 144 157 168 173 178 188 198 261 – – – – 1100 1000
90 900 99 104 110 116 122 140 153 167 178 183 188 198 208 271 286 – – – 1200 1100
100 1000 105 111 117 123 130 148 162 177 188 193 198 208 218 280 296 311 – – 1300 1200
110 1100 112 118 124 131 137 157 171 186 198 203 208 218 228 290 305 321 336 – 1400 1300
120 1200 118 125 131 138 145 165 181 196 208 213 218 228 238 299 314 330 345 361 1500 1400
130 1300 125 131 138 145 153 174 190 206 218 223 228 238 248 308 324 339 355 370 1600 1500
140 1400 131 138 145 153 160 183 199 215 228 233 238 – – 318 333 349 364 380 1700 1600
150 1500 138 145 153 160 168 191 208 225 238 243 248 258 268 327 343 358 374 389 1800 1700
160 1600 144 152 160 168 176 200 217 235 248 253 258 – 278 337 352 368 383 399 1900 1800
B 400 425 450 475 500 550 600 650 680 900
F 260 285 310 335 360 136 154 170 280 900
G – 408 462 510 560 940

Maintain the following metal-free zone for iron (Fe):
• Before and behind the metal detector, a min. factor K of 2x the aperture height C (see
page 204)
• To the left and right as well as below and above the metal detector, a min. 1x the aper-
ture height C (see page 204)
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Maintain the following metal-free zone for steel (VA):

• Before and behind the metal detector, a min. factor K of 1.5x the aperture height C (see
page 204)
• To the left and right as well as below and above the metal detector, a min. 1x the aper-
ture height C (see page 204)
MZ
KxC B KxC
C
C
C
20.4.6 Installation at Inclinations above 20°

To install the metal detector at an inclination of more than 20°, two support brackets
appropriate for the metal detector are required. The brackets can be obtained from Sarto-
rius Mechatronics C&D.
f Screw the two support brackets onto the existing 9-mm mounting holes on the side of
the metal detector that is inclined to the lower point of the conveyor system.
27,5
20
12,5
22,5
A
11
50
20
55
290
Secus-C 45°
40
,5
300
≥ 20°
284
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20.5 Secus-D

The product description (e.g., Secus-D 35 x 12.5) comprises the product name (Secus-D),
followed by the aperture dimensions with the aperture width E and aperture height C in
centimeters (35 x 12.5).
20.5.2 Dimensions
Dimensions A, B, C, D, E, and F, and the weight can be found in the table of all dimensions
and weights (see page 207).
150
E
C
G
150
155
25
30
25
D
160
240
80
160
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a Product description (e.g., Secus-D 50 x 25)

b Dimensions (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) in mm
c Weight in kg
– Not available
Information does not include, where applicable, mounted, optional equipment; all dimen-
sions and weights are approximate values.
a c b
Secus
D…x… 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90 100 110 120
C
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 A D G
E
20 200 78 80 82 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 700 475 496
30 300 85 87 89 91 117 – – – – – – – – – – – – – 800 575 596
40 400 92 94 96 98 128 128 130 – – – – – – – – – – – 900 675 696
50 500 99 102 103 105 133 136 138 140 143 – – – – – – – – – 1000 775 796
60 600 106 109 110 112 141 144 146 148 152 154 157 – – – – – – – 1100 875 896
65 700 109 112 114 116 146 149 151 153 157 159 162 164 – – – – – – 1150 925 946
80 800 120 123 124 126 159 162 164 166 170 172 175 177 180 185 – – – – 1300 1075 1096
90 900 128 131 132 134 166 169 172 173 177 179 182 185 187 192 198 – – – 1400 1175 1196
100 1000 134 137 138 140 175 178 180 183 185 188 191 193 196 201 206 212 – – 1500 1275 1296
120 1200 148 151 152 154 192 195 197 200 203 205 208 210 213 218 223 229 234 261 1700 1475 1496
140 1400 162 165 166 168 209 212 215 217 220 222 225 228 230 235 241 246 251 282 1900 1675 1696
160 1600 200 203 205 208 258 261 264 260 271 274 277 280 284 290 297 303 309 316 2100 1875 1896
180 1800 216 219 222 224 278 281 284 280 291 294 297 300 304 310 316 323 329 336 2300 2075 2096
200 2000 233 235 238 241 298 301 304 300 311 314 317 320 323 330 336 343 349 356 2500 2275 2296
220 2200 249 253 254 257 317 321 324 320 330 334 337 340 343 350 356 355 369 375 2700 2475 2496
B 450 600
F 525 675
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Maintain the following metal-free zone:
Metal-free Zone MZ in mm
Figure Aperture Height C
In Conveyor Direction Left and Right Up and Down
a 400 mm 2 400 + B 1 C each 1 C each
b 400 mm 2C+B 1 C each 1 C each
The box width B and aperture height C of your metal detector can be found in "Table of
All Dimensions and Weights" on page 207.
MZ
C
a) 400 B a) 400
b) 1 x C b) 1 x C
C
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C
C
C
~60
C
20.5.5 Installation at Inclinations above 20°
To install the metal detector at an inclination of more than 20°, two support brackets
appropriate for the metal detector are required. The brackets can be obtained from Sarto-
rius Mechatronics C&D.
f Screw the two support brackets onto the existing 9-mm mounting holes on the side of
the metal detector that is inclined to the lower point of the conveyor system.
27,5
20
12,5
22,5
A
11
290 48
50
45°
20
55
40
,5
Secus-D ... x 100 Secus-D ... x 120

300
24 24
48
48
≥ 20° 119
165
D D
S S
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20.6 Secus-U

The product description (e.g., Secus-U 50) comprises the product name (Secus-U), fol-
lowed by the search width in centimeters (e.g.,50 for 500 mm search width).
20.6.2 Dimensions
Dimensions A, B, D, and E, and the weight can be found in the table of all dimensions and
weights (see page 211).
Secus-U 50
B
A
E B
38
12
M 16x1,5 M6‡
16
25
D 15 15 138 47
Secus-U >50
B
E B
38
16
M 16x1,5 M8‡
30 D 15 15 338 47
20
20.6.3 Shock Mount Dimensions

The spacing for the installation of shock mounts D can be found in the table of all dimen-
sions and weights (see page 211).
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a Product description (e.g., Secus-U 50)

b Dimensions (A, E, and I, see page 211) in mm
c Weight in kg
Information does not include, where applicable, mounted,
a b c optional equipment; values (A, D und E) and weights are
approximate values.
Secus U … A B D E Weight in kg
30 400 200 370 300 5.00
40 500 200 470 400 5.75
50 600 200 570 500 6.50
80 1000 400 970 800 17.5
120 1400 400 1370 1200 23.5

Maintain the following metal-free zone:
Metal-free Zone MZ in mm
Secus U …
In Conveyor Direction Left/Right Up/Down
50 800 100 300

>50 1000 200 500
In Conveyor Direction MZ
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Left/Right and MZ: ~ A + 20 mm MZ: ~ 300 mm

Up/Down
300 mm
A
MZ:
A
300 mm
AA A
MZ:
20.7 Secus-T, Secus-E, Secus-EI, Secus-EU, and Secus-EUI
Secus-T 20.7.1 Dimensions

Secus-E 342 206
310 55
Secus-EI
286
310
7,2
25
5 x 40 = 200 M16 25
20.7.2 Weights
Weight kg
Secus-T up to 6.5
Secus-E up to 6.5
Secus-EI up to 6.5
Secus-EU up to 6.5
Secus-EUI up to 6.5
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20.8 Fingerprint sensor
20.8.1 Dimensions
82 mm 41 mm
20.8.2 Weight 65 mm
Fingerprint sensor: 0.3 kg
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20.9 Installation Requirements

ATTENTION
Malfunction or loss of metal detector sensitivity
Moving metal parts, electromagnetic fields, vibrations, and one-sided heat exposure can
disrupt the function of the metal detector and can also lead to a complete malfunction of
the metal detector.
The basic sensitivity of the metal detector can only be achieved if the metal detector has
been properly installed.
f Please make sure that all conditions for installation described in this chapter ("Installa-
tion Requirements") are fulfilled.
We recommend that you contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co.
KG for consultation regarding installation or to request a questionnaire. This
will help you to develop an optimal utilization plan for your metal detector
and ensure that all components in your system are customized to each other.
20.9.1 Selecting a Suitable Separation Method

Should the separation of metal-contaminated products take place manually or automati-
cally? Special precautions must be taken depending on the separation method selected.
Manual Separation If you want to manually remove metal-contaminated products from the conveyor system,
you must implement a reset function that both stops and re-starts the conveyor system
when metal is detected.
Please observe the following:
• The metal detector must be set up so that the area behind the metal detector and the
reset key are easily and safely accessible to the operator.
• The metal detector must be far enough away from the discharge point where products
are moved from the product flow to the goods flow. This ensures that contaminated
products are separated from non-contaminated products in the goods flow when the
conveyor system ends.
• The conveyor speed must also be taken into account when dimensioning the spacing
between the metal detector and the discharge point. This speed can vary depending on
the product load.
• You must also take into account the space for the installation of any optional equip-
ment.
• There must be enough free space around the metal detector so that metal-contaminated
products can be removed from the conveyor system without setting off the metal de-
tector.
Automatic Separation For automatic separation, metal-contaminated products are removed from the product
flow via a separator.
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20.9.2 Selecting a Suitable Separator
ATTENTION
Metal contamination in the goods flow due to insufficient spacing between the met-
al detector and separator
If the spacing between the metal detector and separator is too short, metal-contaminated
products may not be separated to the "contaminated" flow.
f Position the metal detector with sufficient spacing from the separator and also take
into account relay switching times, signal processing via the SPS and pneumatic system
response times, for example.
f Select a suitable separator for your product and conveyor system as well as any required
additional equipment and their positioning according to the following criteria
Individual Goods If you want to separate metal-contaminated products automatically from an individual
goods product flow, the following separators are available:
• Blower device
• Pusher
• Swivel arm
• Belt stoppage
The metal detection must be synchronized with the individual goods. This requires a signal
transmitter. If you want to use a pusher or blower device for separation, product synchro-
nization must be set up via an external signal transmitter (light barrier). A light barrier for
product synchronization is optional for other separators.
Bulk Bulk products are conveyed via pipes or conveyor belts. The following separation options
are available here:
• Separator chute
• Stop of the conveyor system (manual separation)
Liquid and Paste For liquid or past products that are conveyed via pipes, the following separation equip-
Products ment is available:
• Pinch valve
• Ball valve
• Three-way valve
• Flap valve
Please be aware:
• The piping in the area of the metal-free zone must be made from non-antistatic plastic.
• A reduced metal-free zone reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector.
Pneumatic Conveyor Products conveyed pneumatically (piping) can be separated using Airtec separators, for
example.
• The piping in the area of the metal-free zone must be made from non-antistatic plastic.
• A reduced metal-free zone reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector.
• The reaction time of the Airtec separator (see the datasheet of the respective separator)
and the conveyor speed of its products must be taken into account to ensure optimal
spacing between the metal detector and the separator.
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A specific spacing between the metal detector and the separator must be maintained
Granulated Products depending on the rate of fall. This is the only way to ensure that metal-contaminated
products are captured and separated by the leaf flap or turning hopper.
• The rate of fall for your granulated product must be taken into account before installing
a leaf flap or turning hopper.
20.9.3 Attaching the Metal Detector Housing to a Structural Frame
ATTENTION
Product damage from improper installation and assembly
Electrically conductive parts, electromagnetic fields, vibrations, and one-sided heat expo-
sure disrupt the function of the metal detector and can also lead to a complete malfunc-
tion of the metal detector.
f Before installation, ensure that there is a metal-free zone in which the metal detector
can be installed.
f Prevent short circuit windings at the place of installation.
f Make sure that the installation location of the metal detector is not exposed to a heat
source such as direct sunlight and that it is properly dimensioned, dry, clean, and stable
as per the information in the Specifications.
f Make sure that objects are never placed on the metal detector during installation and
operation.
f If you want to operate several metal detectors with a small spacing between them,
please contact Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG. You will require metal de-
tectors with frequencies that are customized to each other.
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20.9.4 Installation Overview
1 Structural frame
Fixed welded construction that holds the metal detector
2 Bearing
Mounting upon which the shock mounts of the metal detector are attached
3 Shock mounts
For dampening mechanical vibrations and electrical insulation of the metal detector
4 Conveyor system (e.g., conveyor belt)
Passes through the aperture of the metal detector without touching it
20.9.5 Required Installation Measures

Connections to the structural frame must be welded with continuous seams to avoid
short-circuit windings and vibrations.
Metal-free Zone The metal-free zone indicates how far passive field interferences must be placed away
from the metal detector. The size of the metal-free zone is determined by the metal detec-
tor type and the selected aperture size.
Some metal detector versions require a smaller metal-free zone thus reducing the sensitiv-
ity of the metal detector.
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Option Description
Reduced You can reduce the metal-free zone as follows by activating the "Suppress
metal- rotating symmetrical disruptions" option.
free zone • For iron (Fe) before and behind the metal detector 1.6 x C instead of 2 x
C
• For steel (VA) before and behind the metal detector 1.2 x C instead of
1.5 x C
The specified sizes of the metal-free zone for your metal detector can be found on pages
204 (Secus-C), 208 (Secus-D), and 211 (Secus-U).
ATTENTION
Reduced sensitivity due to an unsuitable installation location
If the metal-free zone is not kept free of moving parts due to the space conditions at the
site of installation, this reduces the sensitivity of the metal detector. This may cause met-
al-contaminated products to enter the goods flow.
f Keep moving or vibrating objects out of the metal-free zone specified for your metal
detector.
f Use hoses, holders and other components made from a non-conducting plastic or rubber
(not metal) in proximity to the metal detector.
Structural Frame The requirements of the structural frame vary depending on the metal detector type. The
specified parameters regarding weight, size, and static can be found in the table of all
dimensions and weights on pages 204 (Secus-C), 207 (Secus-D), and 211 (Secus-U).
• The structural frame must meet the requirements for the weight and size of the metal
detector as well as the structural analysis.
• Two E must be mounted when installing the metal detector at a 20° or higher inclina-
tion (optional accessory).
Shock Mounts Metal detectors may only be installed with shock mounts since shock mounts are used for
mechanical dampening and electrical isolation. The spacing of the shock mounts may vary
depending on the metal detector version.
• The specified spacing for the installation of shock mounts can be found in the table of
all dimensions and weights on pages 204 (Secus-C), 207 (Secus-D), and 211 (Secus-U).
Eliminating Short-
Circuit Windings Short-circuit windings in the vicinity of the metal detector reduce the sensitivity of the
metal detector considerably causing metal detection malfunctions. For this reason, the
following measures must be taken to avoid short-circuit windings.
• Required cables must be laid directly away from the metal detector so that no loops or
coils form. If required, shorten the required cables to a min. length.
• No additional cables should be laid around the metal detector so that no loops or coils
form.
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Screw connections can come loose over time and may lead to a modification of the elec-
trical resistance:
• Structural frame connections must be welded with continuous seams if possible.
• Screw connections must be insulated using PVC panels, plastic nuts, or insulation sleeves
so that no loop-shaped or ring-shaped, closed conductors form anywhere.
• Infeed and outfeed belts must always be linked together on the frame and never using
transfer bars at the top on the belts.
• Covers and sundry sheets of metal should not be used. These should be made from wood
or non-splintering plastics (e.g., PVC, PETG, or polycarbonates).
• Structural frames must only be grounded at one point according to specifications so
that no electrical connections can form between individual conveyor belts and the metal
detector.
• Tension rollers should be connected to the structural frame using a fixed welded con-
nection. The ends of the idlers must be inserted with unilateral insulation or bolted on
with one-sided insulation.
Insulation Examples
The following examples demonstrate how a contact in the structural frame can be broken
at a location so that no ring-shaped, closed conductors form.
Example of a one-sided insulation for a screw connection
5 4 3 2 1 1 Hexagon head screw M8x … (DIN

933)
3 Nylon sleeve for M8, h = approx. 10
mm
5 Rigid vinyl slab
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Example of a tension roller insulation using category II hard paper
1 Hard paper approx. 10-15 mm

2 Hard paper approx. 1 mm (glued
with 1)
Insulation example for a driving drum or tensioning drum

One-sided insulation using a Novotex
socket as an example
Example of a two-sided insulation for a belt drive
1 1 Hexagon head screw M12x (DIN 933)

2
3 Nylon sleeve for M12
3
4
5 Rigid vinyl slab
Example of an internal bearing insulation
1 Insulating sleeve
2
(insulates the axle)
2 Insulating flange
(insulates the chain wheel)
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20.9.6 Equipment Installation
ATTENTION
20.9.7 Overview of equipment that can be connected (conveyor belt used as an

example)
1 2
3 4
5
7
6
1 Conveyor motion monitoring

2 Sensor for product synchronization
3 End position sensors at the separator
4 Goods flow monitoring
5 Contaminated goods flow monitoring
6 Filling level sensor at run-off container
7 Reset key
8 Impulse transmitter
20.9.8 Sensor for Product Synchronization
For example, you can use the following sensors for product synchronization:
• Light barrier
• Switch (contact sensor) on a mechanical lever
• Machine clock signal from the previous machine in the product flow
Please observe the following for installation:

• The sensor for product synchronization must be placed as near as possible to the intake
of the metal detector.
• The sensor should only be mounted to metal-free holders.
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• It should be installed as per the installation instructions in the documentation provided

with the sensor.
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21 Spare Parts
21 Spare Parts
Only use original spare parts or spare parts that correspond to the requirements (see
"Specifications" on page 193). Spare parts are available from Sartorius Mechatronics C&D
GmbH & Co. KG (see "Contact" on page 237).
Order Number Description

69VI0007 Module 1162, Profibus Secus
69VI0008 Module 1163, RS-232 Secus
69VI0009 Module 1164, RS-422 Secus
69VI0010 Fingerprint sensor Secus
69VI0011 Display module 320x240 AM-320240N
69VI0012 Foil wire, 40-pin RM0.5, 160 mm
69VI0013 PSU IUU101-108 (24V) (Directive 2002/95/EC)
69VI0024 CABLE IO_IO-IO_CPU
69VI0025 Cable DPI -IO_CPU
69VI0026 CABLE ADAPTOR-IO_CPU
69VI0027 CABLE ADAPTOR-HMI-IO_CPU
69VI0028 CABLE ADAPTOR-IO_IO
69VI0041 Shield housing for D3000
69VI0042 Cover for shield housing D3000
69VI0047 Axial DC fan
69VI0048 USB-Print Secus
69VI0049 TCP/IP Secus
69VI0053 Sticker set "Prohibition for people with pacemakers"; 4 pcs
69SC0001 SECUS-E HOUSING COVER WITH FRONT PANEL
69SC0002 SECUS-E HOUSING COVER WITH FRONT PANEL, USB
69SC0003 BG 1165, passive transmitter
69SC0004 BG 1166, active transmitter
69SC0005 BG 1167, passive receiver
69SC0006 BG 1168, active receiver
69SC0007 BG 1170, DPI
69SC0008 BG 1171, HMI 1/4 VGA Color
69SC0009 BG 1172, IO_IO
69SC0010 BG 1173, IO_CPU
69SC0011 CABLE TRANSM.-RECEIVER-RECEIVER (C/D)
69SC0012 CABLE TRANSM.PASSIVE-TRANSM.ACTIVE(C)
69SC0013 BG 1169, passive transm./ receiv. u-type
69SC0014 CABLE INTEGR-PLUG CONNECTOR DPI (C/D)
69SC0015 CABLE INTEGR-PLUG CONNECTOR TRANSM. (D)
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69SC0016 CABLE TRANSM.PASSIVE-TRANSM.ACTIVE(D)x10

69SC0035 CABLE SECUS-C/D 2.5 m
69SC0036 CABLE SECUS-C/D 4.5m
69SC0037 CABLE SECUS-C/D 9.5m
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22 Glossary
22 Glossary
Word Meaning
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

Conveyor motion moni- Belt motion monitoring uses sensors to check whether or
toring not the conveyor belt is no longer running centered (con-
vex) or running partially to one side.
"Automatic separation" As soon as the metal detector picks up a metal signal, it
operating mode sends a signal to the separator that is located behind the
metal detector in the product flow.
"Manual separation" As soon as the metal detector picks up a metal signal, the
operating mode conveyor system stops so that the metal-contaminated
product can be manually removed from the conveyor sys-
tem.
Operating sensitivity The operating sensitivity of a metal detector is the maxi-
mum sensitivity that can be reached taking into considera-
tion all possible sources of interference.
CAN Controller Area Network
Serial bus system via a twisted cable pair that is used in the
automotive industry and for industrial automation.
CANopen CANopen is a CAN-based, 7-layer communications protocol
mainly used in automation technology. CANopen is mostly
used in Europe.
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Ability of a component or system to function properly
within its electromagnetic environment without exposing
other equipment in the area to disruptive electromagnetic
interference.
Ethernet A wired local data network. It enables data to be ex-
changed in the form of data frames between all devices
connected in a local network (LAN) (computers etc.) Ether-
net comprises standards for cable types and plugs, describes
the signaling process for the bit transfer layer and defines
package formats and protocols.
Field concentration Field concentration is caused by ferromagnetic metals such
as iron, ferrite or magnetic stainless steels such as
WNr. 1.4034 (X46Cr13) or AISI 420. They lead to a local
bundling of electromagnetic field lines. This effect (also
called "reactive") depends on the permeability of the fer-
romagnetic metal.
Field displacement A field displacement is caused, e.g., by nonmagnetic stain-
less steels, copper, and all conductive materials. The elec-
tromagnetic alternating field produces voltage in the con-
ductive material. An eddy current is created in the material
depending on this conductivity. This produces its own mag-
netic field whose field lines run in the opposite direction of
those of the metal detector (Lenz's rule). Therefore, the
field lines of the metal detector are pushed out of the way
in the area of the conductive material. This effect is called
"resistive."
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Word Meaning
Conveyor speed The conveyor speed specifies the value required by the con-
veying system in order to transport a defined number of
products within one minute.
Base sensitivity The base sensitivity of a metal detector is the maximum
sensitivity that can be reached under isolation from all am-
bient interferences. The verification of base sensitivity is
provided in a setting defined for the metal detector type.
Good flow The good flow comprises all non-separated products.
Impulse transmitter Belt motion monitoring generates impulses proportional to
the path and transmits information to the metal detector
as to whether or not the conveyor system is running or not.
I/O Input/Output
IP • Internet Protocol, protocol for data transmission via the
internet
• IEC Protect, protection class against environmental influ-
ences (see also "Protection class" on page 227)
Head-to-head distance The head-to-head distance is the interval from a packet
start to the next packet start. The length of the aperture
should be selected as the min. packet interval.
Short circuit winding The electromagnetic alternating field of the metal detector
induces electric currents in all conductive objects. They
themselves generate an electromagnetic alternating field
that is opposite to that of the detector. When coil, loop or
ring-shaped wires are laid in the electromagnetic alternat-
ing field of the metal detector, then this effect is especially
pronounced. This lowers the sensitivity of metal detection
considerably. For this reason, short circuit windings must be
avoided at all costs.
Metal-free zone The metal detector creates an electromagnetic alternating
field both within its aperture as well as in the area around
the metal detector. If this electromagnetic alternating field
is disrupted by so-called passive field interference factors,
the sensitivity for metal detection is lowered or false detec-
tion messages are triggered. Therefore, you must maintain
an area around the metal detector that is free of moving
objects. This area is called a "metal-free zone."
EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP: shuts equipment down in an emergency
An emergency action that is designed to stop a hazardous
process or movement.
An EMERGENCY STOP does not require that the power is
cut to the entire machine. A drive must be able to be
stopped by the operator when a hazardous situation is rec-
ognized to protect against a danger.
VDE 0113-1: EMERGENCY STOP is a function that is primar-
ily used to stop a movement to avoid dangers from this
movement, e.g., from machines.
User A user is a person use operates the metal detector. Each
user belongs to a specific user group. The user groups have
different rights.
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Word Meaning
Product effect Each product produces that passes through the aperture
produces a signal independent of metal contamination. This
signal is called a product effect and must be learned so that
the metal detector can tell whether or not the product is
metal-free or metal-contaminated.
Product sensitivity The product sensitivity is the maximum sensitivity that can
be reached for a metal contamination that can be detected
at any point in the product.
Product synchronization The metal detector registers via a sensor when the product
passes through the aperture and assigns a detection mes-
sage to a product.
Profibus PROcess Field BUS
A manufacturer-independent standard for networking field
devices.
Pusher By extending a rotation-resistant lifting cylinder, a metal-
contaminated product is pushed off the conveyor belt by
means of a pusher plate adapted to suit the product di-
mensions. In the case of heavy products, lateral forces are
developed which make it necessary to decouple the pusher
from the conveyor system, e.g., installing it to a separate
stand.
Sartorius Mechatronics Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Check-
C&D GmbH & Co. KG weighing and Detection
Contaminated flow The contaminated flow comprises all separated products.
RS-232 interface Recommended Standard number 232 is the most widely
used interface standard. It is a 24-volt interface for serial,
asynchronous data transmission between computers and
peripheral devices.
Protection class Operating equipment is classified into protection classes
corresponding to its suitability for various environmental
conditions. A 2-digit number code is attached to the letters
IP, which characterize a protection class. This indicates the
level of protection the housing provides against contact
and foreign bodies (first digit) and moisture (second digit).
Separation monitoring Separation monitoring ensures that no product that should
be separated gets into the goods flow and no non-
contaminated product gets into the contaminated flow.
Separators Separators are active equipment (actuators) that automati-
cally remove products from the product flow.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
A family of protocols develop for data exchange between
computers, which is characterized by high flexibility, scala-
bility and robustness.
USB Universal Serial Bus
Versatile interface for peripheral devices
WNr. Material number according to the European standard
EN 10027-2:1992 Designation Systems for steels; Part 2:
Number system
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22 Glossary
Word Meaning
XML Extensible Markup Language, a markup language for dis-

playing hierarchically structured data in the form of text
data. XML is used, among other things, for exchanging data
between computer systems, especially via the internet.
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23 Keyword Index
23 Keyword Index
Activating optional upgrades 108

A Assigning actuators 112
Actuators Assigning sensors 109
Connecting 56 Configuring 94
Adjustment 39 Configuring additional interfaces 113
Administrator Main Menu 173 Configuring belt motion monitoring
Aperture 18 118
Assembly 41 Configuring displacement 120
Configuring fadeout imperfection
B 114
Back 72 Configuring maintenance 123
Bar diagram 68, 71 Configuring Metal Amassment 118
Replacing with a graphic 149 Configuring product synchronization
Batch 114
Starting 156 Configuring separation 120
Stopping 156 Configuring separation monitoring
Battery 115
Replacing 182 Defining functional scope 96
Dimensions 96
Selecting product data 155
C Type of construction 96
Cable channels 18, 19 Disassembling 37
CAN nodes Display
Analyzing 171 Changing 149
Clean 179 Disposal 181
Component
DPI 51
HMI 50, 53 E
IO 51, 54 Electromagnetic Interference 182
Receiver 51 Emergency Stop Switch 13
Transmitter 51 Engineer Main Menu 163
Connecting 53 Entering numbers 73
Connection diagram 57, 59 Entering text 73
Equipment Supplied 30
Error Codes 187
D Event Messages 191
Dangers 10
Data
Saving 161
F
Data backup Fingerprint
Restoring 172 Deletion 85
Date Scanning 154
Entering 88 Testing 85
Decommissioning 180 Fingerprints
Detection limits Learning 83
Distance from aperture edge 27 Footer 68, 71
Distance from detection surface 27 Function test
Metal type 27 Carrying out 167
Position in aperture 27 Configuring 137
Shape of metal piece 27 Starting manually 168
Detection Limits 27
Detection message G
Display of number 149 Getting Started 80
Detection Messages 192 Grounding 64
Detection surface 19
Detector settings
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23 Keyword Index
I Saving entries 74
Impulse transmitter Standard display 75
connecting 58 Messages
Info line 68, 70, 149 Code numbers 183
Inputs Configuring 124
Analyzing 169 Confirming current 159
Assigning 109 Researching current 159
Inspecting the Equipment 33 Researching saved 159
Installation 34 Metal signal 150
Avoiding problems 42 Zero cross 150
Belt motion monitoring 48 Metal-free Zone 26, 42
Cable openings 53
Collection container 48 N
Covers 50 Next 72
Daughter board 50
Fill sensor 49 O
Impulse transmitter 48 Operating mode
Light barrier 47 Automatic separation 21, 120
Overview 41 Manual separation 21, 103
Reset key 49 Operating panel and display field 68,
Secus-E 50 70, 149
Secus-EI 50 Operator Main Menu 155
Secus-EU 50 Operator Responsibilities 15
Secus-EUI 50 Option
Secus-T 50 Activating 72
Sensors for product synchronization Deactivating 72
47 Optional upgrades
Separation monitoring 49 Activating 108
Separator 48 Overview 22
Interfaces Order sheet 30
Additional 22 Outputs
Analyzing 169
K Assigning 112
Keypad
Using 73 P
Password
L Changing 153
Learning Entering 152
Product effect after sudden change Performance Limits 25
157 Power supply
Log In 151 Connecting 64
Logging Off 174 Product data
Login 151 Changing 130
Logoff 174 Changing the product description
Lower box 18 132
Changing threshold values for
M sensitivity 134
Main PCBs 50 Changing transmitter and receiver
Maintenance Main Menu 169 properties 133
Manufacturer’s ID label 18, 19 Configuring function tests 136
Menu Creating 127
Administrator 79 Entering manually 130
Engineers 76 Learning automatically 129
Exiting 72 Product data
Maintenance 78 Changing product specifications 132
Navigation 72 Product data
Operator 75 Changing signal strength calculation
Quality manager 77 135
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23 Keyword Index
Product data Planning 34

Optimizing 141 Separator
Product data Planning 35
Copying 144 Shock mounts 18, 19
Product data Short Circuit Winding 12, 25, 26
Deleting 146 Short circuit windings
Product Data Preventing 44
Selecting 155 Short Circuit Windings 43
Product effect Slotted hole 18
Learning 27 Spare Parts 223
Quickly learning sudden changes 157 Specifications 193
Product flow area 68 Standard display 68, 148
Product list 127 Changing the language 150
Product settings Statistics
Changing Product Data 130 Displaying 166
Changing product specifications 132 Status display 68, 69
Changing signal strength calculation Step 161
135 Stop light 69, 71, 149
Changing the product description Switching off 178
132 Switching on the system 66
Changing threshold values for System settings
sensitivity 134 Configuring 89
Changing transmitter and receiver Configuring message displays 90
properties 133 Configuring the report function 90
Configuring 126 Configuring the user interface 90
Configuring function tests 136 Configuring user login 90
Copying product data 144 Logging in Several Metal Detectors to
Creating new product data 127 One Terminal 93
Deleting product data 146
Entering product data manually 130 T
Learns product data automatically Terminal
129 Connecting 61
Optimizing product data 141 Selecting connected metal detectors
Products in 155 150
Test piece 25, 136, 137, 168
Q Test report 30
Quality Manager Main Menu 166 Time
Entering 88
R Touchscreen 68
Reassembling 37 Adjusting 87
Relay "error" Cleaning 176
Connecting 56 Transition panel 18
Reports Transport loop 18
Displaying 163 Transporting 31
Secus-C 32
S Secus-D 32
Safety Equipment 13 Secus-D upper box 32
Selection a Metal Detector for Display Secus-U 32
150 Troubleshooting 183
Sensitivity 24
Base sensitivity 25 U
Operating sensitivity 25 Upper box 18
Product sensitivity 25 User 23
Sensors Administrators 23
Connecting 57 Changing password 153
Separation Engineers 23
Automatic 35 Entering password 152
Manual 34 Logging off 174
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23 Keyword Index
Login 151 Learning fingerprints 83

Maintenance 23 User interface 68
Operator 23 Users
Quality managers 23 Managing 80
Scanning fingerprint 154
User access area 68, 69 V
User account Version numbers
Activating passwords 83 Displaying 88
Changing properties 85
Creating 81 Z
Deleting 86 Zero cross of the metal signal 150
Entering common settings for all user
accounts 86
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24 Directory of All Text in the User Interface
Symbols
䛃 C
– 142 Change coarse sensitivity channel B 97
Changing Passwords 153
+ Changing Product Data 131
+ 142 Clean 176
Coarse sensitivity channel A 97, 134
< Coarse sensitivity channel B 135
Compulsory separation 104
<< 126
Confirm 159, 184
<< Define new user >> 81
Confirm error 110
<< Define product >> 128
Confirm metaldetection 110
<1< 161, 165, 167
Confirm metaldetection by user 100
Confirm password 153
> Constant 122, 123
>> 126 Constant product speed 133
>1> 161, 165, 167 Conveyor motion monitoring 105, 111
Copy product 145
A Current production statistic 166
Activate quick learn mode 107, 157
Active/inactive separator position 1/2 D
116 Define product 128
Adjust touchscreen 87 Defining a new user 81
Air pressure monitoring 102, 111 Definition test time 140
Amassment distance 120 Delete fingerprint 84, 85
Amassment interval 119 Deleting products 147
Amassment pieces 119 Destination article number 146
Amplitude tolerance 138 Destination media 162
Art. no. 127, 129, 131, 145, 146, 156, Destination position 146
157 Destination product name 146
Article number 128, 132 Detector 95, 155, 160, 164
Audit trail 91 Detector alias name 93
Authentication method 82 Detector aperture depth 96
Authentication method 82 Detector aperture diameter 96
Automatic confirmation time 126 Detector aperture height 96
Automatic product adjustment 130 Detector aperture width 96
Detector form factor 96
B Detector settings 94
Back 72 Diagnostic for digital inputs 169
Backup 162 Diagnostic for digital outputs 170
Backup detector settings 162 Diagnostic Terminal Options 171
Backup log files 162 Digital input 109
Backup products 162 Digital output 112
Backup system settings 162 Displacement distance 121
Backup test reports 162 Displacement time 121
Backup user profiles 162 Display audit-trail messages 161
Batch 157, 160, 164 Display CAN node states 171
Batch mode 103, 140, 156 Display error messages 161
Baud rate 113 Display event messages 161
By date and time 123 Display metal detection messages 161
By interval 123 Display Warnings 161
Displaying Version Numbers 88
Distance 118, 121
233
Distance sensor 1 product Luminance 90

synchronization - coil front 115
M
E Maintenance alarm mode 123
Enter date and time 88 Max. amount metaldetections 119, 120
Ethernet 162, 173 Maximal attempts for login 83
Execute test 168 Maximum number of products 109
Execute tests manually 140, 168 Maximum product speed 133
Extended test 137 Measure 116, 117
External error confirmation 99 Messages 125
External metal confirmation 99 Metal amassment 107, 118
External product selection 92 Metal amassment settings 118
Monitoring the number of separated
F products 111
Fadeout imperfection 104 Monitoring time sensor 1 for product
Fadeout imperfection mode 114 synchronization 114
Fadeout optimized SA 114
Fadeout optimized SB 114 N
Fadeout sensitivity A 114 Name of metal detector 125
Fadeout sensitivity B 114 Negative metal detection 100
Fault detector relay 112 New password 153
Fill level monitoring 109 Next 72
Filter for batch 160, 164 No 72, 74, 94, 124, 140, 144, 147
Filter for detector 160, 164 No authentication 82
Filter for product 160, 164 No maintenance alarm 123
Fingerpr. 82, 84, 154 No test 137
Fingerprint 82, 83, 154 No. extra separations 123
Fingerprint + Password 82, 83, 154 No. of combined LF values 90
Fingerprint sensor 92 Noise threshold 142
FIR (Finite Impulse Response) 136 Number of databits 113
FIR on/off 144 Number of pieces 139
Frequency 134 Number of stop bits 113
G O
General 86 Old password 153
Good line 115 Optimize product 141
Good production 167
Graphic 149 P
Package distance monitoring 106
H Package length monitoring 106
Hide message time 91 Parity 113
Password 82, 83
I Password expiring 83, 86
Item 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 145, 146, Password reuse 83
156, 157 Password reuse. 86
Phase 134, 143
L Phase analysis 136
Language 81, 86 Phase analysis on/off 144
Language after restart 90 Phase tolerance 138
Learn 138, 158 Physical 170, 171
Learn fingerprint 84 Piece interval 118
LF amplification A 134 Popup message 91
LF data distance x-axis 90 Press to login 152
Lists 160 Product 127, 129, 131, 145, 146, 156,
Load 129, 131, 141 157, 160, 164
Lock 108, 177 Product effect minimization 98, 135
Lock time 177 Product moisture 133
Product separated 110
234
Product settings 126 Single test 137

Product speed 118 Sort 81
Product synchronization 110 Source 172
Product synchronization unseparated Source directory 173
111 SPC@Inline 92
Product temperature 133 SPCfWin 92
Product viscosity 133 Special test moment 140
Production ended 167 Standard test 137
Production reports 164 Start 157
Production started 167 Step 142
Products in 127, 156, 157 Stop 157
Produktname 128, 132 Suppress trouble position 111
Profibus interface 92 System 89, 155
Pulser setting 118
T
R Terminal 87, 125
Release 92 Test after number of pieces 139
Release check 92, 108 Test every time interval 139
Release code 92, 108 Test fingerprint 84, 85
Reports 163 Test indication 113, 140
Reset 123 Test piece description 138
Resetting 86 Test statistics reports 164
Restore 172 Test when batch ends 139
Test when batch starts 139
S Test with test pieces 98, 168
SD-Card 162 Time 118, 121
Select 150, 151, 155, 156 Time interval 139
Select detector line 150 Time to fadeout 114
Select language 151 Tracking on/off 135, 144
Selected setting 141 Transmitter voltage 133
Sensitivity channel A 134, 143 Type of construction 96
Sensitivity channel B 97, 134, 143 Type of displacement 121
Sensitivity channel B on/off 143 Type of product 132
Sensor for belt start/stop 101, 111 Type of separation 121
Sensor for impulse transmitter 109, 111 Type of separation control 122, 123
Sensor for product synchronization 103
Separate metal 112 U
Separate metal (opt.) 112 Unused 109, 112
Separate products in learn mode 105 USB 162
Separation distance 122 USB Print 92
Separation line 115 User description 81
Separation monitoring 109 User name 81
Separation monitoring mode 115
Separation monitoring time 1 116, 117, V
118 Variable 122
Separation monitoring time 2 118 Variable with extension 122
Separation reaction time 1 117 Variable without extension 122
Separation reaction time 2 117 Virtual 170, 171
Separation time 122
Separator active position monitoring W
111 Way to fadeout 114
Separator delay 121
Separator zero position monitoring 111
Serial number DPI 93
X
Serial number IO 93 XML-Client 92
Serial port 1 active 113 XML-Server 92
Set error output 126
Settings 87, 89, 95, 125
235
Y Yes 72, 74, 94, 124, 130, 140, 144, 147
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25 Contact
25 Contact
Whenever making inquiries by telephone or in writing, or when placing an order, please

have the following available:
• Type designation
• Material number
• Order number
• Machine number
• Version numbers of the metal detector software (see "Displaying Version Numbers" on
page 88).
All information can be found on the manufacturer's ID label of your metal detector (see
page 18).
Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service can be reached at the fol-
lowing times:
• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG Customer Service can be reached via the
following:
• Service Center: +49 241 1827-103
• Technical hotline: +49 241 1827-111
• Fax: +49 241 1827-290
• Telephone switchboard: +49 241 1827-0
• E-mail: service.ac@sartorius.com
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Sartorius Mechatronics C&D GmbH & Co. KG
Am Gut Wolf 11
52070 Aachen, Germany
Postfach | P.O. Box 10 09 54

52009 Aachen, Germany
Telefon | Phone +49 241 1827-0

Fax: +49 241 1827-210
http://www.sartorius.com
Vertrieb | Sales Kundendienst | Service

Telefon | Phone +49 241 1827-101 Telefon | Phone +49 241 1827-103
Fax +49 241 1827-210 Fax +49 241 1827–290
E-Mail sales.ac@sartorius.com E-Mail service.ac@sartorius.com
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Installation and Operating Instructions

Secus Series Metal Detector

1 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 1

8.1.1 Selecting a Suitable Separation Method ............................................................................. 34

13.2 User Login ................................................................................................................................... 151

20.3.3 Connecting Secus-E or Secus-EI to Secus-C or Secus-D ............................................. 198

2 Remarks concerning the Operating Instructions

2.1 To Which Devices Do These Operating Instructions Refer?

Device Function Figure

Secus-D Modular metal detector with rectangular

Secus-U Under-belt metal detector

2.2 Which Additional Documents Do You Require?

2.3 To Whom Do These Operating Instructions Apply?

2.4 What Do the Symbols and Signs in these Operating Instructions

2.4.1 Warning Information

Meaning of Items in the Warning Information:

Meaning of Signal Words:

Signal word Meaning

2.5 Information about Brand Names and Using "Free Software"

2.5.1 Brand Names

2.5.2 "Free Software"

3 Important Safety Information

To prevent death, injuries, and damage to property:

3.1 Typical Dangers Related to the Metal Detector

To prevent damage to the metal detector:

3.2 Possible Property Damage

A malfunction due to environmental effects are caused by:

3.3 Safety Equipment

3.4 Qualification of Personnel

3.5 Operator Responsibilities

3.6 Intended Usage

4 Description of Performance and Functionality

4.1 Available Configurations

Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EI max. 4 x Secus-C

Secus-E Separate operator Secus-E Secus-D

Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EI max. 4 x Secus-D

Secus-T Separate operator Secus-T max. 4 x Secus-EUI max. 4 x Secus-U

4.2 Schematic Overviews

4.2.1 Secus-C Metal Detector

1 Cable channels 3 Shock mounts

4.2.2 Secus-D Metal Detector

1 Transition panel 6 Shock mounts

4.2.3 Secus-U Metal Detector

1 Detection surface made of hard PVC 4 Manufacturer's ID label

4.3 Optional Equipment

Optional Equipment Function/Possible Components

Optional Equipment Function/Possible Components

Optional Equipment Function/Possible Components

4.4 Operation and Installation Options

4.4.1 "Manual Separation" Operating Mode

4.4.2 "Automatic Separation" Operating Mode

The following equipment are required for this operating mode:

The following equipment is recommended for product separation monitoring (see

4.5 Additional Interfaces

4.6 Optional Upgrades

4.7 The User Concept

User Group Rights Page

User Group Rights Page

Administra- Creating user accounts 81

4.8 Sensitivity of the Metal Detector

• is highest on the edge of the aperture

The sensitivity can be specified using metal test pieces.

There are different types of sensitivity: