Overview
The ScanCheck RF5™ is a versatile check weigher that fits into most production lines either as an end-of-line or process application for weighing sealed or non-sealed packages with or without metal detection.
Highlights
- A flexible integration into any processing line with easy height, length and belt width adjustment
- A user-friendly interface via a 12" colour screen
- A watertight and open construction providing a high level of hygiene for cleaning and maintenance
IT integration
The ScanCheck RF5™ check weigher is designed for close integration with ScanControl™, the new Scanvaegt Office PC software for report generation and remote facilities. ScanControl™ is one of the many software modules in the Scanvaegt ScanPlant™ IT/MES system, which enables users to carry out online production control from standard PCs.
Features
The logical menu layout on the large colour screen makes it easy to operate Marel Food Systems check weighers from day one, thus reducing training requirements.
Operators can access all information (throughput, weight distribution, accept/reject percentage, etc.) while the process is running. Marel Food Systems check weighers have variable belt speeds to suit each product in different production lines. Belt speeds are easily adjusted from the MMI.
They also support left-hand or right-hand flow directions to suit the individual plant layout.
100% weight control
Marel Food Systems provides a complete range of accurate and reliable check weighing machines and solutions for the food industry. Whether you need a check weigher for monitoring and adjusting the accuracy of the process equipment in your factory, or for ensuring compliance with EU regulations, you can find a check weigher to meet your requirements in the extensive Marel Food Systems range.
Our equipment is built to last, and the sturdy, rugged construction of this range of check weighers ensures constant reliability, even in the most demanding environments. Marel Food Systems check weighers feature high levels of accuracy, flexibility and capacity. This makes them the ideal choice for any food processing company – both in the production area and your end-of-line applications.&
Software
The Marel Food Systems e-weighing software application divides a production run into batches of maximum 60 minutes or 10,000 accepted packages, classifying all packages as "accept" or "reject".
Packages can be rejected due to:
- Underweight
- Overweight
- Mean weight
- In excess of 2.5% Tu1–Tu2
- Not weighed
- Metal contamination
Specifications
The ScanCheck RF5 is a versatile check weigher that fits into most production lines either as an end-of-line or process application for weighing sealed or non-sealed packages with or without metal.
| Capacity: |
3 kg/1.0 g and 6 kg/2.0 g |
| Total length: |
900–2600 mm |
| Line height: |
700–1200 mm |
| Belt width: |
230–350 mm |
| Belt length: |
325–400–500–600 mm |
| Belt speed: |
20–80 m/min |
Metal detection
The ScanCheck RF range of check weighers comes with an integrated metal detector. This compact, end-of-line solution combines weighing with metal detection. The metal detector has a dual-frequency set-up, which enables it to deal with both fresh and frozen products.
An auto-learn function also makes it easy for operators to set up new products and to adjust to major changes in temperature, product size, etc.
A two-way communication link (RS-485) makes it possible.
Reject units:
T-pusher
This general reject device is useful for packages of many different types, and can be adjusted to suit the capacity of the individual processing line. Performance: up to 280 items/minute.
Drop-down conveyor
This reject device is suitable for products that are very thin, fragile or difficult to push off. Performance: up to 80 items/minute.
Catch arm
This reject device gently pulls packages off the line. Performance: up to 120 items/minute.
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