The Solo is the industry’s top performing, highest speed contactless rigid container inspection solution on the market. The Solo is part of Peco InspX’s family of advanced side view X-ray inspection systems and is specially designed for the inspection of rigid containers (e.g. metal and composite cans, plastic containers, glass and boxes).
The Solo mounts over the customer’s existing conveyor and therefore offers completely non-contact inspection at linear speeds up to 700 feet (233 meters) or 2,000 containers per minute.
The Solo leverages Peco InspX’s proprietary inspection software to detect a wide range of foreign material and container defects (e.g. knocked down flanges).
Finally, maintenance of the Solo is straightforward and inexpensive. Superior Peco InspX service ensures that you’ll have access to immediate support 24X7 via remote monitoring and convenient local service when you need it.
FEATURES
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Streamlined Installation – Industrial design allows for tool-less line installation over your conveyor, providing contactless inspection in a compact footprint
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Modular Design – All subsystems have been designed with the maximum system availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in mind
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Real-Time Remote Support – Integrated wireless connectivity allows for secure remote support 24/7 globally. Peco InspX can resolve over 95% of customer issues with our powerful remote diagnostics software
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Robust IT Security – Fully integrated end-to-end IT security offerings ensure your networks aren’t vulnerable and are defended from any outside threats. Optional IoT module allows for seamless SCADA integration
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Advanced X-ray Tube/Detector Design – High contrast X-ray tube with independent power supply allows for lowest cost of ownership. Detector hardened against wear to maximize the component lifetime
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Radiation Safety – Designed to meet or exceed standards set in U.S. federal specification 21 CFR 1020.40 for X-ray Device and Radiological Health Standards, and are certified to comply with European EMC directives, CE, UL, CSA, and the FDA
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Plastic
- Glass
- Food Cans
- Beverage Cans
- Stand-Up Pouches and Bags
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Feature | Specification |
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| Architecture | Side View X-ray system |
| Conveyor | No internal conveyor. Mounts over customer’s existing conveyor. No transfer points or product contact |
| X-ray Tube Configuration | High contrast X-ray tube – single beam |
| Aperture Size | Max Width: 9 in (229 mm), Max Height: 12 in (300 mm) |
| Environment | Standard: IP 66/NEMA 4X, Optional: IP 69K, Passivation |
| Line Speed | Up to 700 ft/min (213 m/min) |
| Input Voltage | Available in 120 or 240 VAC options |
| Air Supply | 80 psi @ 5 cfm (for ejection only) |
| Ambient Temperature | 33°F – 113°F (1°C – 45°C) |
| Air Conditioning | Optional |
| Diode Size | Configurable to 0.8 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.2 mm |
| Container Ejection | Full range of high-speed ejection and diversion options available |
| Dimensions (LxDxH) | 68 x 43 x 72 in (1,727 x 1,092 x 1,840 mm) |
| Safety Rating | Redundant – Category 4, Performance Level E |
| Computer | Solid State Industrial PC with Windows 10 and integrated AV |
| Connectivity | Integrated WiFi, Ethernet, or Cellular Connection |
| Supported SCADA Systems | Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Kepware, and other OPC-UA compliant systems |
| Supported Cloud Platforms | Azure IoT Hub, AWS, and Google Cloud via MQTT |
| Operator Interface | 20″ wide touchscreen |
| Construction | Standard: 304 Stainless Steel, Optional: 316L/Passivated |
OPTIONS
Industrial IoT Capabilities
Peco InspX offers industry leading plant connectivity and remote control including:
- SCADA integration via OPC-UA protocol into Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Kepware and all other popular integrated software platforms
- Native support for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud via MQTT
- Real time system and performance monitoring of each machine
- Insight into operational performance bottlenecks
- Automatic archiving and classification of reject images
- Optional archiving of all inspection images
Reject Management Package
Reject Management Package include secure options:
- Lockable reject bin to ensure authorized access to rejected packages
- Sensors to ensure positive confirmation on expected rejects
- Sensors to alert on “bin full” condition
- Air pressure sensor to alert for any out-of-range air supply problems
- Optional software-controlled lock for user configurable access
Filler Valve Monitoring
The addition of the filler valve monitoring package can extend capabilities to track the performance of each valve in the filler and report out detailed statistics on its performance and help plan maintenance and downtime. The package supports both beverage and food fillers
Full Assortment of Ejection Options
Peco InspX designs and manufactures a wide range of high-performance ejectors and diverters to include single solonoid, multiple solonoid, swing arm, lift gate, drop gate, air blast, flexible rail, guided path, and heavy-duty options
Track and Trace Capabilities
In collaboration with industry-leading industrial package printers, Peco InspX offers an end-to-end package tracing system that prints on the inspected container the status (good or bad) of every package to ensure packages are auditable to their inspection results and X-ray image
Filler/Seamer Sampling
With the automated filler/seamer sampling option, provides fully automated sampling at programmed intervals. The system also supports on demand sampling
