Installation, Operation

and Maintenance
Instructions
ERIEZ MAGNETICS HEADQUARTERS: 2200 ASBURY ROAD, P.O. BOX 10608, ERIE, PA 165140608 U.S.A.
WORLD AUTHORITY IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR MAGNETIC, VIBRATORY and METAL DETECTION APPLICATIONS

MM-196A
E-Z Tec

DSP Metal
Detectors

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Introduction
This manual details the proper steps for installation, operation and
maintenance of the Eriez E-Z Tec

DSP Metal Detectors. Careful

attention to these requirements will assure the most efficient and
dependable performance of this equipment.
If there are any questions or comments about this manual or the
E-Z Tec

DSP Metal Detector, please contact the factory for

assistance at (814) 835-6000 or www.eriez.com.
2003 ERIEZ MAGNETICS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CAUTION - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Metal Detectors emit electromagnetic fields. Contact the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygenists, Cincinnati, Ohio,
U.S.A., (www.acgih.org) for additional information.
If you use a medical implant or similar device, you must never approach
the equipment because your device may malfunction in the
electromagnetic field, with consequences up to and including death.
Contact Eriez if you have a question regarding these precautions.
CAUTION
Safety labels must be affixed to this product. Should the safety label(s)
be damaged, dislodged or removed, contact Eriez for replacement.

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Handling Instructions
PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED
TO THE EQUIPMENT UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
1. DO NOT LIFT THE METAL DETECTOR BY
INSERTING ANYTHING INTO OR THROUGH
THE APERTURE. The inner surface of the
aperture is delicate and protects the precisely
tuned electronic circuit and internal parts. The
integrity of this liner and seal must be main-
tained. Any damage to this surface or any ap-
erture distortion caused by handling will invali-
date Eriez warranty. This aperture liner also
protects the internal parts against water dam-
age. The seal must be maintained.
2. HANDLE THE SHIPPING PALLET, NOT THE
DETECTOR. Keep the metal detector on its
shipping pallet as long as possible.
3. When removing the detector from the shipping
pallet, LIFT ONLY ON THE DETECTOR
HOUSING SURFACES, SUPPORTING
FEET OR TAPPED LUGS.
4. IF POSSIBLE, LIFT BY HAND, or by using a
crane and soft nylon slings running under the
entire detector housing NOT THROUGH THE
APERTURE. Block the slings to prevent rub-
bing on the remainder of the detector housing.
5. The metal detector is heavy. Use care when
handling to avoid injury to personnel or dam-
age to property.
6. Never weld any attachment to the detector
housing. Do not attempt to drill and/or tap the
metal detector housing for lifting or mounting
attachments.
7. Never lift with a crane or forklift under the con-
trol housing that protrudes from the body of
the metal detector. Make certain that lifting
straps and other handling equipment do not
contact the control housing.
8. If handling with eyebolts use only the pre-
tapped holes. Make sure that eyebolts are
strong enough for the loads that will be ap-
plied. Never apply loads perpendicular to the
shank of the eyebolts; they will break.

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Table of Contents
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 8
INSTALLATION CAUTION!! .................................................................................. 9
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION............................................................................. 9
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
Handling ........................................................................................................ 10
Location of Sensing Head ............................................................................. 10
Metal Free Area............................................................................................. 10
Electrical Current Loops ................................................................................ 11
Insulating the Conveyor Shafts ..................................................................... 12
Permanent Current Loops ............................................................................. 13
Supporting Structure ..................................................................................... 14
Belt and Belt Splices ..................................................................................... 15
Conveyor Slider Bed ..................................................................................... 16
Product Position ............................................................................................ 16
Reject Proximity Switch................................................................................. 16
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 17
Introduction ................................................................................................... 17
Choice of Input Power Source ...................................................................... 17
Relays ........................................................................................................... 17
Tachometer Input .......................................................................................... 18
Proximity Switch ............................................................................................ 18
Reject Confirmation (Rej Con) ...................................................................... 18
Reject Reset (Rej Reset) .............................................................................. 19
Remote Computer Port ................................................................................. 19
Conduit .......................................................................................................... 19
Power Switch ................................................................................................ 19
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Table of Contents (cont.)
OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 23
Initial Start-up ................................................................................................ 23
Operator Interface ......................................................................................... 25
Menu Structure.............................................................................................. 25
Password Menu ............................................................................................ 25
Quick Menu ................................................................................................... 26
Report Menu ................................................................................................. 27
Fault Menu .................................................................................................... 27
Clock Setup ................................................................................................... 27
Calibration Setup........................................................................................... 27
Password Setup ............................................................................................ 27
Diagnostic Menu ........................................................................................... 28
Machine Menu............................................................................................... 28
Product Setup ............................................................................................... 28
Operating Procedure ..................................................................................... 33
Boot-up Menu................................................................................................ 33
Monitor Menu ................................................................................................ 33
Set Time and Date ........................................................................................ 35
Set Date ........................................................................................................ 35
Initial System Configuration .......................................................................... 35
Verify Detection ............................................................................................. 38
Additional Functions ...................................................................................... 39
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 40
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................ 41
SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX .......................................................................................................... 44

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Principle of Operation
The E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector uses a balanced-
coil system to detect various types of metallic
contamination such as mild steel, non-ferrous metals
and stainless steel. The E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector
uses a three-coil detection system (Figure 1). The
signal voltage in the primary coil is driven by an
oscillator. Two secondary coils, on a common axis
with the primary, are coupled into the field of the
primary coil in such a manner that the system is in
balance and the induced voltages in the two
secondary coils cancel.
Material to be screened for metal creates a distortion
in the electromagnetic field as it passes through the
detector aperture. This distortion results in a
difference in the induced voltages in the two
secondary coils. The voltage difference is amplified,
digitized, and filtered to extract detection information
that is used to decide whether the signal represents
metal or the users product. If the signal represents
the users product, it is ignored. If it represents metal
that exceeds a pre-set sensitivity level, the detector
generates a detection signal that initiates reject and/
or alarm actions. Figure 2 shows a typical installation
of an E-Z Tec Metal Detector.
Figure 1. Principle of Operation

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Figure 2. Typical E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector Installation

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Specifications
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Automatically adapts to line voltage from 100 to 250
VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. The maximum allowable surge
voltage is 150 Vrms at 110 V nominal or 300 Vrms at
220 V nominal for 2 seconds. A dedicated line to the
main power bus, containing a reliable ground for
connection to the GND in the detector or system
junction box, is required for optimum performance.
MAXIMUM DEMAND
60 VA, not including any connected loads. The
maximum connected external load is 5 amperes.
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
-10C (14F) to 45C (113F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-10C (14F) to 80C (175F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
0 to 95%
ENCLOSURE
The standard enclosure is rated NEMA 4X / IP66
and will withstand normal wash-down procedures.
Unless specified upon order placement, the unit is
not warranted against damage caused by high-
pressure spray directed at the control panel. Consult
the factory for an optional protective cover if caustic
wash-down solutions or high pressure wash-down
are used.
PRODUCT VELOCITY
2 ft/min (0.6 m/min) to 7800 ft/min (2400 m/min),
dependent on aperture size.
OUTPUTS
Two reject relays: (1) two form C contacts; (2) one
form C contact. Rated 5 amps up to 250 VAC or 30
VDC.
One fault relay with one form C contact rated 5
amperes up to 250 VA or 30 VDC.
Two 5 ampere fused outputs at the detectors supply
voltage.
One 0.5 ampere 12/24 VDC output j umper
selectable.
TIMER
Programmable travel time and reject time 0 to 60
seconds.
TACHOMETER INPUT
Voltage
Logic 0 - 0.0 to 0.9 VDC
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC
(NPN Opened Collector can also be used)
Current
Source N/A
Sink 1.0 mA minimum
Frequency - 50 Hz maximum
Minimum Pulse Width - Logic 0 and Logic 1 is 5 msec

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E-Z Tec

DSP Metal Detectors are manufactured to

very stringent quality standards to ensure that they
will provide years of trouble-free service. To achieve
this trouble-free service, the installer must follow the
installation procedures outlined in this manual. The
details of the procedures are important, and must
be followed precisely for proper metal detector
operation.
Metal detectors are extremely sensitive to very small
changes in the electrical and physical environment.
Unstable operation is possible unless installed
correctly. Metal detectors are sensitive to vibration
and may false trip (generate a false reject signal)
when the conveyor starts and stops. These problems
can be prevented by proper installation techniques.
Please read all instructions prior to using the metal
detector. Problems caused by improper installation
techniques are not covered by warranty. Time
invested on the up-front installation process will be
worthwhile and provide a trouble-free startup and
continued reliable service.
Installation Caution!!
Mechanical Installation
INTRODUCTION
The metal detector contains several components
which must be physically mounted to a conveyor
or suitable stand: 1) the sensing head, 2) the control
(if remote), and 3) other devices such as the
tachometer, alarm horns, etc. Most E-Z Tec Metal
Detectors have an integral sensing head and
control, thus simplifying installation and wiring (see
Figure 3).
The sensing head contains the coils and main
electronics. The head must be installed so the
products being examined can pass through the
aperture in a consistent and controllable manner. It
is vital that the sensing head be protected from
excessive vibration, physical abuse, electromagnetic
interference, static electricity, and corrosive materials.
The conveyor bel t, chute or other product
conveyance device must not contact the metal
detector aperture.
In remote mounting situations, the control enclosure
must be mounted to a convenient surface, with
minimal vibration, that is easily accessible for
adjustment. The control enclosure is fitted with plastic
mounting feet that must be used for remote mounting
situations.
Figure 3. E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector with
Integral Sensing Head and Control

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HANDLING
The metal detector must be handled with care during
installation. Follow the specific handling guidelines
attached to the detector and included at the front of
this manual.
LOCATION OF SENSING HEAD
The location of the metal detector sensing head is
extremely important. When selecting a location,
consider the surrounding processing equipment,
product velocity, and rejection of contaminants.
Operator convenience should also be evaluated. Be
certain to read and understand all installation
guidelines before the final location is selected. If there
are any questi ons pl ease contact Eri ez for
assistance.
METAL FREE AREA
The metal detector monitors an electromagnetic field
to detect metal. This field is predominantly contained
within the aperture of the detector. However, some
Mechanical Installation (cont.)
Figure 4. Metal Free Area
fringing of the field exists at the inlet and outlet of the
opening. The fringing field causes the metal detector
to be affected by metal in the vicinity of the aperture.
Metal that is not part of the product stream must not
be located in this area. The required metal-free area
depends on the size of the smaller dimension of the
aperture. Normally, 1.5 times the smaller aperture
dimension is sufficient clearance for non-moving
metal. If space allows, a 1.75 multiplier on the smaller
aperture dimension should be used. If there is relative
movement between the sensing head and adjacent
metal or the metal is a rotating cylinder, use a 2.0
multiplier. (For example, stationary metal should not
be located closer than 6 to 7 inches (150 to 175 mm)
from either the inlet or outlet of a metal detector with
a 4x8-inch aperture. Moving metal should not be
closer than 8 inches (200mm) from the entrance or
exit of such a detector. Refer to Figure 4 for details.
Large metallic devices rotating or moving across the
belt should be tested to determine the necessary
metal free distance.

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ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOOPS
The most frequent problem encountered in metal
detector installations is false tripping caused by
unsteady electrical current loops. The fringing field
(described in the previous section) dissipates in
strength with distance to a point that metal outside
the metal-free area will not cause false detections.
Since the field is time varying, it will generate small
el ectri cal currents i n conducti ve paths (i .e.,
metalwork) quite some distance from the aperture,
even beyond the nominal metal free area. These
currents, and ground currents from other nearby
equipment, will not cause false detection as long as
they are constant. If the current is disrupted,
however, the resulting electromagnetic disturbance
may cause the metal detector to false trip.
The schematic diagram shown in Figure 5 provides
a simplified view of a typical metal detector and
conveyor. The arrows represent electrical currents.
As the bearings supporting the pulleys and idlers turn,
they make and break contact with their respective
races. Likewise the cross-members of the conveyor
framework represent possible break points. Over
time, these connections can work loose or corrode
and may make and break the electrical connections
due to vibration. The interruption or change, of the
current is a source of electromagnetic interference
detectable by the metal detector.
Mechanical Installation (cont.)
Figure 5. Conveyor (Overhead View) Showing Ground Current Paths

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INSULATING THE CONVEYOR
SHAFTS
A continuous electrical path through pulleys and idlers
cannot be assured. As a result, current changes can
not be prevented in these components. They must
be electrically isolated from the remainder of the
system by introducing an insulating medium into the
conductive path. Figure 6 shows two common
methods of accomplishing this task.
The method shown in Figure 6-A requires machining
the end of the shaft to a smaller diameter to allow
space for a nylon plastic sleeve. The outside diameter
of the sleeve is the same as the inside diameter of
the bearing. This sleeve breaks the electrical
connection between the bearing and the shaft, thus
permanently preventing current flow. WARNING: Do
not cut through the sleeve when tightening the
bearing set screw.
Figure 6-B shows a method of insulating the complete
bearing block from the conveyor frame. This requires
drilling the bolt holes through the bearing block to a
diameter large enough to accept an insulating
shoulder washer. The shoulder washer wall thickness
should be at least 1/32" (1 mm). The bearing block
should also be insulated from the conveyor frame
with UHMW insulators extending across the base of
the block.
Both of the insulating methods are reliable. However,
it takes only a small metal shaving or burr to cut
through and short-circuit the insulators. For this
reason, check the integrity of the insulation with an
ohmmeter. Insulating either end of the shaft will
prevent current loops. However, leaving one end un-
insulated will prevent testing with an ohmmeter. For
this reason insulating both ends is recommended.
Build-up of a static electric charge on the conveyor
belt can also cause false tripping. A static charge
can build up on pulleys or idlers that are insulated
on both ends. To prevent false tripping, the insulation
must be modified to ensure a ground. After the
integrity of the insulators is checked with an
ohmmeter, one end of each shaft should be
electrically reconnected to the conveyor frame. If the
sleeve insulating method has been used, the
setscrew of one of the bearings should be extended
Mechanical Installation (cont.)
Figure 6. Insulating Pulleys and Bearings

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Mechanical Installation (cont.)
to make contact with the shaft. This may require
drilling a small hole through the sleeve and inserting
a sharp, pointed setscrew. If the bearing block
insulating technique has been used, simply remove
one of the shoulder washers on one end of the shaft.
Using either method, the integrity of the insulators
can be easily rechecked.
NOTES:
If a drive pulley is powered by a metal chain, it is not
necessary to remove the insulators on either end of
the shaft as described above. The metal drive chain
will bleed off any static charge that may accumulate
on the pulley.
If a non-metallic conveyor belt is used, insulate the
conveyor pulley on the side opposite the drive motor.
PERMANENT CURRENT LOOPS
Permanent conduction paths (such as cross
members) in the conveyor frame should be welded
securely to provide a reliable path for any currents
that may be created. Bolted construction may
eventually degrade, and is not recommended unless
designed and executed by experts in metal detector
conveyor construction. Any conduction path that is
to remain removable or that cannot be welded or
permanently bolted must be insulated from the
conveyor frame.
Figure 7 shows a conveyor frame properly modified
for a metal detector installation. Note that possible
breaks in the current paths no longer exist, and the
only currents in the conveyor frame are running
through a welded, permanent connection. These
currents will be constant and therefore will not cause
false detections.
Figure 7. Conveyor Support Frame Showing Typical Current Paths

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Mechanical Installation (cont.)
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
The structure that supports the metal detector
sensing head must be strong, rigid, and as free as
possible from vibration. Electronically, the metal
detector can be configured to be relatively insensitive
to vibration. Better sensitivity can be obtained by
preventing mechanical vibration from reaching the
detector head.
Four insulating mounting feet are supplied with the
metal detector. These mounting feet must be used
to ensure proper operation (refer to Figure 8). All
four mounting feet must sit flat on the supporting
structure. Do not draw the feet down to the structure
by tightening the mounting bolts. This will put uneven
stresses on the sensing head shell which may cause
instabilities in operation. If the mounting feet do not
rest flat on the supporting structure, shim with
appropriate washers. All four mounting feet must be
supported equally.
NOTE:
Only the insulating mounting feet and electrical
connections should contact the sensing head.
Conduit attached to the metal detector sensing head
should utilize plastic fittings (refer to Electrical
Installation).
Figure 8. Use of Detector Mounting Feet

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Mechanical Installation (cont.)
BELTS AND BELT SPLICES
The metal detector-sensing head cannot be
disassembled to be fitted around the conveyor belt.
For this reason the conveyor must be designed to
return the belt through the aperture, or the belt must
be cut and spliced back together. Splicing the belt
with lacing or clamps is not recommended since
foreign materials tend to collect at the joint and may
eventually cause false detections.
A proven, trouble-free choice for metal detector
conveyor belts is modular plastic conveyor belts.
Conductive plastic components, belts, and metallic
hinge pins or rods must be avoided. Vulcanized belt
splices are most reliable and are recommended for
continuous belt applications (Refer to Figure 9). If
the belt is single-ply, the finger splice configuration
should be used. If the belt is multi-ply, a combination
of the step and finger splice configuration is
recommended.
Cold bonding is a popular and acceptable on-site
practice. In this case, the splice is usually a beveled
or step-lap type. In either case, the splices should
be diagonal rather than straight across the belt.
Although the cold-bond, diagonal splice is adequate
for many applications, the vulcanized finger splice is
preferred.
NOTE:
During all splicing it is absolutely necessary to ensure
that no foreign material (especially metal) is trapped
within the splice. If metal is trapped in the splice, the
detector will trip each time the splice passes through
the aperture. Since the metal is trapped inside the
splice, it cannot normally be located and removed
without ruining the belt.
Figure 9. Conveyor Belt Splices

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CONVEYOR SLIDER BED
The conveyor belt must be supported as it travels
through the metal detector. This is accomplished by
providing a stationary slider bed, which must be
capable of holding the belt off the aperture liner even
when fully loaded. The slider bed must not touch the
aperture liner.
The slider bed should be made of static-resistant
non-metallic material. Wood and phenolic are good
choices. Most solid plastics cannot be used because
these materials tend to generate static electricity
as the conveyor belt slides across. Static-resistant
plastics that incorporate metallic particles cannot
be used.
PRODUCT POSITION
The product should always be guided through the
center of the aperture, both vertically and horizontally.
The product must be centered regardless of the
method of conveyance through the metal detector
(i.e., conveyor, chute, or vertical pipe application). If
the same metal detector will be used to inspect
Mechanical Installation (cont.)
multiple products with differing sizes, design the
system to center the largest product in the aperture.
In such a case be aware that the sensitivity of the
detector to metal of a particular size and type may
vary with the product position, and may require
different detector settings for the different product
sizes and positions in the aperture.
REJECT PROXIMITY SWITCH
A proximity switch indicates when a package is
aligned with a reject device. For example, a product
in a box may need to align with a reject device, such
as a pusher arm. To be rejected reliably, the proximity
switch indicates when the alignment is achieved. The
normal position for the proximity switch is just after
the reject device so that it trips as the product aligns
with the reject device. If it is difficult to install a switch
in that location, install upstream from the reject
device. In this case the metal detector incorporates
a timer capable of delaying the output until the
product aligns with the reject device. Be certain not
to infringe on required detector metal-free area
when choosing the location of the proximity switch.

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INTRODUCTION
All electrical connections are made within the NEMA-
4X (IP-66) enclosure. This enclosure is attached to
the metal detector housing, except for remote
applications. Figures 10 and 10A show the enclosure
and the electrical connections to the circuit board.
For convenience, connections are pull-apart terminal
blocks. The pull-apart feature allows the connections
to be made outside the enclosure and then snapped
back in place. See drawing Figure 10B for typical
wiring diagrams for reject devices.
CHOICE OF INPUT POWER SOURCE
The metal detector is equipped with filtering devices
to reduce incoming electrical noise. Inductive loads
sharing the same power circuit usually create noise.
Even with filters, there is a limit to what the metal
detector can withstand without false tripping.
The best insurance against electrical noise is to run
a separate circuit to the metal detector from the main
power bus. This circuit should be free of all loads
except the metal detector. The power line should be
run in its own metal conduit. If this is impractical,
reliable operation can often be obtained by powering
the metal detector from a clean lighting or
instrument circuit. This circuit must be free of
inductive loads such as motors, solenoids, motor
starters, etc. If the metal detector must be powered
by a less favorable source, a harmonic neutralized
constant voltage transformer can be used to reduce
false tripping from line noise. This transformer should
be mounted within 3-5 feet of the detector.
The power source is connected to terminals L1 and
L2. Note that L1 and L2 are connected through fuses
and circuit board traces to other terminals on the
circuit board as labeled. These terminals are intended
to be conveniently available to the user to power
various auxiliary equipment. The fuses have limited
capacity as indicated in the specifications. If a piece
of auxiliary equipment requires a power in excess of
the fuse capacity, the auxiliary equipment must be
powered from a separate source.
The metal detector power source must contain a
reliable ground. It must be connected to the GND
terminal of the metal detector. The metal detector
Electrical Installation
should be grounded at only one point - through the
power supply ground wire. No other ground
connections are permitted. This includes mounting
hardware and conduit.
A circuit breaker/on-off switch protects the metal
detector electronics. Fuses (5A/250 V) are located
between the circuit breaker and input terminals to
protect power output terminals 7, 9, 16, and 18.
WARNING:
L1 Fused and L2 Fused are not disconnected by
the internal circuit breaker. Disconnect incoming
power before servicing. Failure to follow this
precaution may result in serious injury or death.
RELAYS
The E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector provides three
relays as follows:
1. Relay K1 - has two sets of form C contacts
(1A and 1B). Either or both sets may be con-
nected as normally open or normally closed.
Relay K1s current is limited to a 5A at 250 VAC
or 30 VDC. The relay timing is controlled by the
reject settings in the metal detector. (Product /
Reject Menu).
2. Relay K3 - has a single set of form C con-
tacts. The output terminals may be connected
as normally open or normally closed. Relay K3s
output current is limited to a 5A at 250 VAC or
30 VDC. The action of Relay K3 is instantaneous
upon metal detection.
3. Fault Relay K2 - has a single set of form C
contacts. The terminals may be connected as
normally open or normally closed. The fault re-
lay output current is limited to a 5A at 250 VAC
or 30 VDC. This relay is activated by self-de-
tection of a fault within the metal detector, and
may be used to notify the operator or control
the production line in such a case.
All of the relays are normally energized to provide
fail-safe operation. If a fault in the system occurs,
the relay changes to the de-energized state. After
the fault is cleared, the relay must be reset.

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RELAY NOTES
If switched power is needed for an external device in
excess of the 5 amperes maximum current, it must
be supplied to the appropriate device from an external
source using an auxiliary relay or solenoid. The
voltage and ampere ratings for all detection alarms,
reject devices etc. switched by the relays should not
exceed the relay ratings.
TACHOMETER INPUT (TACH)
Applications having variable speed product flow and
requiring automatic reject timing use this input. A
tachometer is used to allow the metal detector control
to monitor product speed and reject according to the
distance the product has traveled rather than
according to elapsed time since detection.
The electrical specifications are as follows:
Voltage
Logic 0 0 to 0.9 VDC
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC
(NPN Open Collector can also be used)
Current
Source N/A.
Sink 1 mA min.
Frequency
50 Hz max
Minimum Pulse Width
Logic 0 - 5 mSec.
Logic 1 - 5 mSec.
PROXIMITY SWITCH
The metal detector can also be used to scan and
automatically reject packages. In this application, a
proximity switch is used to sense the location of the
package so it can be reliably rejected. The device
can be a mechanical switch, photo-eye, or any other
device that is capable of precisely locating the
package. The electrical specifications are as follows:
Voltage
Logic 0 - 0 to 0.9 VDC
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC.
(NPN Open Collector can also be used)
Current
Source N/A.
Sink 1 mA min.
Frequency
50 Hz max.
Minimum Pulse Width
Logic 0 - 5 mSec.
Logic 1 - 5 mSec.
NOTE:
The right terminal (number 25 COM) of this input is
ground. Since the metal detector is grounded only
by the input power supply ground, this terminal must
not be grounded by the proximity device.
REJECT CONFIRMATION (REJ CON)
The reject confirmation input is used to monitor the
function of the reject device. It is usually a limit switch
attached to the reject device that indicates it is
functioning. For example, the reject device may be a
pusher bar. The reject confirmation switch, wired to
the reject confirmation input, is positioned in such a
way that it closes as the pusher bar reaches its
maximum extension. The electrical specifications are
as follows:
Voltage
Logic 0 - 0 to 0.9 VDC
Logic 1 - 3.15 to 50 VDC
(NPN Open Collector can also be used)
Current
Source N/A.
Sink 1 mA min.
Frequency
50 Hz maximum
Minimum Pulse Width
Logic 0 - 5 mSec
Logic 1 - 5 mSec
NOTE:
The right terminal of this input (number 27 COM) is
ground. Since the metal detector is grounded only
by the input power supply ground, this terminal must
not be grounded by the limit switch.
Electrical Installation (cont.)

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REJECT RESET (REJ RESET)
The metal detector has two reject outputs, Direct and
Ti med. The Direct Relay al ways resets
automatically following a reject. The Reject Reset
input can be used to reset the timed reject. Typically,
a momentary normally-opened (NO), push-button
switch is used for this purpose. The timed output can
be adjusted to reset automatically or manually. The
electrical specifications are as follows:
Voltage: 5 VDC
Current: 20 mA
Note: The right terminal of this input (number 23
COM) is ground. Since the metal detector is
grounded only by the input power supply ground, this
terminal must not be grounded by the switch.
REMOTE COMPUTER PORT
The E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector is capable of
communicating with a remote computer through an
RS-485 link. The optional E-Z Link software
package is required to use this feature.
CONDUIT
Wiring to and from the metal detector should be
routed through metal conduit. High voltage wiring for
the power supply and reject devices should not be
located in the same conduit as low power sensor
wiring (i.e. tachometer and reset switch). Keep all
metal detector wiring separate from electrical
supplies carrying heavy or switched loads. This is
especially true for variable speed motor control wiring.
Interference from electrical noise will be greatly
decreased by following these guidelines.
The use of metal conduit will provide necessary
shielding for the supply wires. The metal conduit,
however, also represents a potential ground path.
Metallic conduit fittings must not be used to attach
conduit to the metal detector housing. Always use a
plastic fitting for this purpose
POWER SWITCH
The on-off circuit breaker/switch located inside the
control enclosure is intended to be a service
convenience only. It is recommended that the metal
detector remain ON at all times to provide the
optimum metal detector performance. This will also
enhance the longevity of electronic components and
minimize the chance of operating the product line
without metal detector surveillance.
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Figure 10. Connection Terminals
Electrical Installation (cont.)

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Figure 10A. Connection Terminals
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Figure 10B. Connection Terminals
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Operation
This section of the manual describes the set-up
procedure and operation of the Eriez DSP Metal
Detector. To understand the following discussion, it
is important first to understand that product is the
material that is being inspected. Product may be
conductive or non-conductive, but generally cannot
be metallic. Metal is the unwanted metallic material
that may contaminate the product.
The Eriez DSP Metal Detector uses a balanced coil
arrangement for metal detection. When an object
either product or metal enters the aperture, the
balanced electromagnetic field is disrupted which,
in turn, generates a corresponding signal. A change
in the phase and amplitude of the signal is detected.
The output (detection) signal from the metal detector
is represented by using a polar coordinate system.
The signal has an amplitude, which is proportional
to the distance from the origin of the coordinate
system to the point representing the signal at that
instant. The instantaneous signal also has a phase
angle relative to the undisturbed signal (from 0 to
360 degrees), which is represented by the angular
position of the point of the signal at that instant. A
periodic signal that eventually returns to its initial
conditions would be represented by a closed loop in
the polar coordinate system. Such a signal might be
caused by the product or metal moving through the
detector aperture. The orientation of the long axis of
the signals phase-amplitude representation loop may
itself be referred to as the phase angle of the signal.
The phase and amplitude of the signal, returned by
product passi ng through the detector, are
represented by a football shape that occurs on the
polar gridcoordinate system. The specific phase
angle is representative of the type of product, i.e.,
conductive or non-conductive. Non-conductive
products, such as paper and textiles, produce a
product signal that occurs at a zero degree angle.
Conductive products (those that contain water and
salt or minerals, etc.) are distinguished by an off-
zero signature. Depending on the nature of the
conductive product, this signal can occur at any angle
between zero and 360 degrees. A typical polar
coordinate system illustrating both types of product
signals is shown in Figure 11.
Using the polar coordinate system shown in Figure 11,
detection is defined as a signal that breaks the
boundary defined by the football. The auto setup
feature of the E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector automatically
determines the length and width of the football for a
particular product. Signals from metal contamination
usually exceed the boundary of the football and the
metal detector processes these as detect signals.
INITIAL START-UP
If the Metal Detector was stored at or below 0 C for
longer than six hours and then moved to a warmer
location, the temperature of the unit should be
allowed to stabilize long enough to allow drying of
moisture, which may have accumulated on the
electronic components (overnight stabilization is
recommended). DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY IS COMPLETELY DRY.
The detector can be activated after it has been
properly connected to the power source (see
Electrical Installation section). Use caution when first
applying power, as the reject devices may actuate
when power is first applied. To avoid injury to
personnel or equipment damage, the area around
all reject devices should be clear of personnel and
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Operation (cont.)
Figure 11. Showing the Relationship of Phase, Sensitivity Length and Width

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Operation (cont.)
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Operation and set-up of the E-Z Tec DSP Metal
Detector are implemented using a 1/4 VGA touch
screen interface LCD display on the control panel.
The LCD screen displays various menus with buttons
to select the desired functions. The operator controls
the detector by touching appropriate areas of the
display. Pressing a button on the screen will select
the associated function. Data entry to the various
menus is achieved via five types of data entry
operator interface screens. They include the
following:
Alpha Entry allows for input of alpha-numeric
characters.
Number Entry allows for keypad selection and
input of numeric values.
Time Entry allows for input of day/date.
Toggle Selection Used to switch between various
choices (i.e., on/off, yes/no).
Immediate No input option. This feature provides
an instant return to previous menus or reset to pre-
defined values. For example, pressing the Darken
option under the Monitor/Quick Menu will instantly
darken the LCD touch screen.
MENU STRUCTURE
The primary (Level I) menu that appears after the
start-up sequence is the Monitor Menu. All other sub-
menus are accessible from the Monitor Menu. The
four Level II menus are the Password, Quick, Main
and Product menus (see Figure 16 and Appendix
A). Each of the Level II menus have various sub-
menus that are described in the following sections.
Note that a menu item can only be accessed if the
alpha description menu name is enclosed by a button
on the screen. Accessibility varies depending on the
current user password.
PASSWORD MENU (LEVEL II)
The E-Z Tec DSP menu structure allows the customer
to review and/or change most metal detector settings
and reports. Changes cannot be made without the
appropriate password. Each password consists of a
four-digit number. The default passwords stored in
memory at the time of manufacture are shown below.
There are five separate passwords with the following
hierarchy:
View: Password 0000 is the default user level when
the system is powered up. Nothing can be changed
at this level.
Operator: Password 1111 allows the operator to
change only the running product.
Figure 12. Operator Interface Primary Menu Structure

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Supervisor: Password 2222 enables the customer
to change the Product Number, Sensitivity, Phase,
Product Description and the Detect Mode. Reject
reports can also be erased at the supervisor level.
Engineer: Password 3333 allows access to all
parameters plus the reject settings.
Factory: Access to the factory level is not permitted.
This level of access is used only for initial set-up
during manufacture of the metal detector.
To change the password, press PW (password). A
numeric keypad will appear. Enter the four-digit
password number and press Enter. The system will
automatically return to the previous menu. The
default password values can be changed using the
Password Set-Up Menu. Entering the password
menu screen and returning with no action will default
the system to the view access level.
QUICK MENU (LEVEL II)
The quick menu contains eleven Level III menus that
provide information and adjust user interface items.
The Level III menus are as follows (see Figure 13):
Information Provides basic information about
manufacture of the DSP Metal Detector.
Alarm Used to toggle on/off the audible alarm used
to indicate a detection.
Beep Used to toggle on/off the audible confirmation
of a touch screen input.
Darken Used to darken the contrast on the touch
screen.
Lighten Used to lighten the contrast on the touch
screen.
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Figure 13. Quick Menu Structure

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Operation (cont.)
Reset LCD Used to reset the touch screen to a
pre-assigned contrast brightness value. The pre-
assigned value is accessed through the Machine Set-
Up Menu.
Zero Used to induce a hardware zero. This is a
troubleshooting feature and should only be used after
contacting Eriez.
Pass Calibration Used to acknowledge that the
detector passed the automatic calibration procedure.
This option is described in greater detail in the section
describing the auto-calibration feature. The feature
is located in the calibration menu.
Reset Reject Used to reset the reject output if the
running product is set for manual reset. The manual
reset parameter can be selected in the reject set-up
menu.
Bar Graph Toggle selection used to turn on/off the
bar graph at the top of the display.
English Used to select between available
languages.
MAIN MENU (LEVEL II)
The main menu contains eight Level III sub-menus
that control various machine functions. Each Level
III menu contains one or more Level IV sub-menus.
A detailed description of the function of each menu
item follows.
Report Menu The report menu is used to manage
the report data stored in the metal detector. The E-Z
Tec DSP can store up to 100 reports. The following
commands are used to manipulate the report data base.
Page Allows the user to page through ten screens
of previous reports. Each screen contains up to ten
individual entries.
Clear Report Clears entries that accumulated since
the last clear report action.
Fault Menu Displays current system faults.
Clear Fault Clears the current list of faults.
Clock Set-Up
Date Used to adjust date or to toggle date on/off.
Time Used to adjust clock settings or to toggle
clock on/off.
CALIBRATION SET-UP
The calibration feature provides an automatic prompt
to conduct a calibration test using the test sticks
provided with the metal detector. The calibration set-
up menu contains five sub-menus which control the
following features:
Test Toggle used to turn the test feature on/off.
Start Time entry screen to specify the start time
for the automatic calibration test.
Delta Time entry screen to specify the time between
tests.
Next Label that specifies the time of the next test.
Pass Calibration Provides the same function as
the Pass Calibration item described in the quick
menu. This action is used to acknowledge that the
detector passed the automatic calibration procedure.
PASSWORD SET-UP
Password set-up is used to change the various
password numeric codes set by the factory.
Passwords should be changed periodically for proper
operational security, keeping in mind that the metal
detector may be a critical quality control device. The
Operator password is the lowest access level and
allows the least number of changes. The Engineer
password is the highest level of access available to
the customer. The password can only be changed
for the current security level and lower. For example,
if the system is at the supervisor level, only the
supervisor and operator passwords can be changed.
Each password can be changed using the numeric
keypad prompt in the Password Set-Up Menu. The
four sub-menus are as follows:
Operator Allows entry of a new operator password.
Supervisor Allows entry of a new supervisor
password.
Engineer Allows entry of a new engineer password.
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DIAGNOSTICS MENU
The diagnostic menu provides access to the internal
operation of the metal detector and should only be
used under supervision by Eriez.
Frequency Displays the current operating
frequency.
Drive Toggle used to turn on/off the oscillator drive
pulses.
Sample Toggle used to turn on/off the sample
pulses.
Diags. Mask used to turn on extra diagnostic
features.
Climate Di agnosti c tool used to measure
background noise in the environment.
Talk Toggle used to turn on/off communication
between internal hardware.
MACHINE SET-UP
MD Add. Network address used in conjunction with
the E-Z Link PC software package. Each metal
detector must have a unique address.
Name Name of metal detector. Used in conjunction
with E-Z Link PC software package.
Bar Graph Used to switch the bar graph on/off.
Zero Used to adjust the scaling of the bar graph.
This feature should only be changed with direction
from Eriez.
Span Used to adjust the scaling of the bar graph.
This feature should only be changed with direction
from Eriez.
RejCon Reject confirmation time out specified in
seconds. This command determines the amount of
time to wait for a reject confirmation before a fault
occurs. The reject confirmation is selected in the
reject set-up menu.
Tach Tachometer time out specified in seconds.
This setting determines the amount of time allowed
between tach pulses before a fault occurs. This
feature provides a check to ensure that the
tachometer is functioning properly.
Password The password menu item is used to
enter the default time in seconds between password
selection and default to the viewer access level. For
example, if a value of 300 is entered, the metal
detector touch screen will default to the View access
level after five minutes have elapsed without an
operator action on the touch screen. The touch
screen back light will also dim after the elapsed time.
TR485 Toggle to determine if a 485 termination
resistor is in the circuit. If only one metal detector is
connected to a 485 network, this feature should be
turned ON. If multiple metal detectors are connected
on a 485 network all of the units should be off except
for the farthest unit from the PC.
LCD The LCD menu item allows the default
brightness contrast to be changed on the touch
screen pad. The screen will immediately adjust to
this value when the Reset LCD button is pressed
under the Quick/Reset LCD menu.
FACTORY SET-UP
The factory set-up menu is used during manufacture
to properly configure the metal detector for each
customer application. This menu can not be accessed
by the user.
PRODUCT MENU (LEVEL II)
This Level II menu contains fifteen Level III sub-
menus to adjust product sensitivity and to configure
the product and reject system settings. Each Level
III menu contains one or more Level IV sub-menus.
The organizational structure of the Product Menu is
shown in Figure 14. A detailed description of the
function of each menu item follows.
The E-Z Tec DSP stores 50 sets of product settings
in a table. The Product Menu allows the user to view,
edit, or run any of the 50 products in the table. Before
proceeding it is important to distinguish between the
running product and the product being edited. The
running product is always displayed in the top blue
portion of the LCD screen. The operation of the metal
detector is determined by the running product. The
product being edited is the product displayed in the
product menu. If the product being edited is the same
as the running product, then changes to the
parameters take effect immediately. If the product
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Figure 14. Organizational Structure of Product Menu
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being edited is different from the running product, then
changes to the parameters are stored in the table but
do not affect the operation of the metal detector. The
edited product can be made the running product by
simply pushing the Run this Product button.
Product
Used to select the product to edit from the table.
Name
Used to enter the alphanumeric description of the
product.
MODES
Mode 1 - The metal detector processes an analog
signal from the receiver coils of the metal detector.
Conceptual examples of metal signals are shown in
Figure 15. If the magnitude of the metal signal rises
above a predetermined detection threshold, the metal
detector will output a detect signal. Note that the
analog signal has a positive and a negative portion.
In detect Mode 1, the metal detector will detect on
both portions of the signal. The detect signal typically
begins with the first portion of the signal crossing the
detection threshold (at point A Figure 15) and ends
after the second portion of the signal returns through
the opposite detection threshold (at point B Figure
15). Mode 1 is usually the more sensitive of the two
modes and is therefore used in most applications.
Mode 2 - Occasionally a metal detector is used in
an environment where significant interference is
experienced. Typical sources of interference are
lightning, static electricity, and nearby equipment with
inductive loads. These types of interference usually
cause analog signals that have only one polarity. Figure
15B shows typical uni-polar noise signals at D, E
and F. Each of these signals will cause a metal
detector to false detect when operating in Mode 1
because they exceed the detection threshold level. The
metal detector can be adjusted to ignore many of these
signal types by using Mode 2 detection. Refer again to
the analog signal of Figure 15A. Notice that the metal
signal has both a positive and negative polarity. Mode
2 detection does not detect a uni-polar signal. It holds
off detection until the second polarity of the signal
occurs. For the signal in Figure 15A the detection
would occur at point C. It would last a predetermined
Operation (cont.)
length of time and reset. The noise signals in B of
Figure 15 would be ignored because they are uni-
polar. In general Mode 2 may be somewhat less
sensitive than Mode 1 detection.
Mode 2 detection may allow metal to pass undetected
in certain instances. Figure 15C shows an analog
signal representing a small piece of metal followed
by a large piece of metal in the production stream.
The beginning of the signal is similar to the beginning
of the signal shown in Figure 15A, but as it moves
toward the negative detection threshold, the signal
of the small piece of metal is absorbed by the signal
of the larger piece of metal following it. The larger
piece of metal is detected at G. Note that the small
piece of metal is not detected (although it may be
rejected along with the closely following large piece).
Extremely large pieces of metal will cause larger
fractions of the product stream to be ignored because
the electronics will require more time to recover.
Therefore the probability of missed small metal
increases with the size of the largest expected tramp
metal. Normally this area is small because the tramp
metal is small. The probability is low that metal will
be missed, but the possibility exists and must be
considered before one decides to use Mode 2
detection.
If the metal detector works reliably using Mode 1
detection, Eriez recommends using this mode. Some
applications are electrically noisy and the number of
false trips is high enough that the metal cannot be
used in Mode 1. In this case one must decide whether
to use Mode 2 detection with an increased probability
of missing a small percentage of metal. Eriez
recommends its use only when necessary.
Every E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector leaves the factory
with an Individual Unit Specification Sheet. This sheet
will indicate whether the unit is set for Mode 1 or
Mode 2 detection. Most units will be set for Mode 1
detection. The mode is shown on the Monitor Menu
at power up.
Speed
The speed in units of feet/minute at which the product
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Figure 15. Example of an Analog Detection Signal
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Gain
This is a factory setting set by Eriez.
Phase
Adjusts the phase of the elliptical football signal
boundary used to determi ne detecti on. Thi s
adjustment is used to prevent the metal detector from
detecting the product under inspection. More
information can be found in the Operation section of
this manual.
Sensitivity
Scales the length and the width of the elliptical
football signal boundary used to determine
detection. Controls the ability of the metal detector
to detect metal. The range is 00 to 250, with the metal
detector most sensitive at a setting of 250. After an
automatic setup, the sensitivity will be set to 100. If
the detector is not responding to metal particles of
the desired size, increase the sensitivity slightly. If
the detector experiences excessive false detects,
decrease the sensitivity slightly. After any reduction
in sensitivity, verify that the target metal particles are
still detected reliably. More information can be found
in the Operation section of this manual.
Length
Adjusts the length (primary axis) of the elliptical
football signal boundary used to determine
detection. This value should only be changed by a
person with an understanding of metal detector
signals. Note that the length should always be greater
than the width. More information can be found in the
Operation Section of this manual.
Width
Adjusts the width of the elliptical football signal
boundary used to determine detection. This value
should only be changed by a person with an
understanding of metal detector signals. Note that
the width should always be less than the length. More
information can be found in the Operation section of
this manual.
Copy This
Copies all of the settings from the product being
edited into temporary memory. This button works in
conjunction with the Paste button.
Paste
Copies all of the product settings from temporary
memory, when the Copy This button was pressed,
to the product being edited. This button works in
conjunction with the Copy This button.
Active
This button works in conjunction with the <-> and
<+> buttons. The <-> and <+> buttons allow
the user to scroll through all of the Active products
in the table. If Active=YES for a product entry in the
table then it is added to the list of entries that will be
scrolled through when the <-> and <+> buttons
are pressed.
Run this Product
Makes the product being edited the running product.
Auto Set-Up
The E-Z Tec DSP is equipped with an Auto Product
Set-Up function that provides for automatic set-up of
the detection parameters (Phase, Length, Width and
Sensitivity). A product sample and metal test sphere
are required to complete the auto-product set-up
procedure. Ancillary equipment such as conveyor
belts should be operating prior to initiating the auto
product set-up procedure. All other machinery located
near the metal detector should be operating normally.
This is imperative to ensure that the metal detector
is set-up under normal background conditions. The
automatic set-up procedure is initiated by pressing
the Auto Set-Up button. A menu to l earn
environmental noise will appear for several seconds
after depressing the auto set-up button. The system
will then provide an option to Start or Cancel
the calibration procedure.
Start - Used to initiate the Auto-Product Set-Up
procedure. After initiating the auto-product set-up
procedure, the user will have the option to stop the
procedure after passing the product through the metal
detector or canceling the procedure. If the process
is canceled, the user will be returned to the Product
Menu. After stopping the auto-product set-up
procedure, the user can accept the result or cancel
the procedure. Accepting the result will return the
user to the Product Set-Up Menu.
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Cancel - Used to terminate the Auto-Product Set-
Up procedure.
Reject Set-Up
Travel - Enter the time (0 to 60 seconds) delay from
detection to actuation of the reject device. Successive
detections are stored in memory and are not lost.
They are sequentially moved through a shift register
and emerge as reject outputs with the delay.
Duration - Enter the time that the reject signal is to
be held on, after the travel time (0 to 60 seconds).
Reset - The reject signal can be set to reset
automatically or remain on until reset is initiated via
an appropriate switch. Select Auto for automatic
reset. Select Manual to use a switch for reset.
Index - An index device is a mechanical switch,
proximity switch, photo-eye etc., used to indicate
when a product is in position for the reject device to
divert contaminated product from the product stream.
Select Yes or No depending on whether an
indexing device is used or not used.
Space - This setting is selected to indicate whether
there is always space between adjacent products.
Set this to No if it is not certain that there will always
be space between adjacent products.
Window - In the case of packaged product, the exact
position of metal inside the product package is not
known when it is detected. Depending on product
separation, it may be impossible to know which
package contains the metal. The window is used
to set up a range of time or tachometer pulses
(perhaps a few packages long) where it is certain
the metal is located.
Delay - Used only with an index device. Enter the
time between the index device sensing the product
and the reject device activating, (0 to 60 seconds). If
an index device is not used set the time to zero.
Tach - Applications with inconsistent or changing
product speed cannot use time as the criterion to
issue the reject signal, because the time required for
the contaminated product to travel from the metal
detector to the reject device varies. An example of
this is a variable speed conveyor. A tachometer must
Operation (cont.)
be used to monitor the conveyor speed and supply
this information to the detector. If the Tach input is
set to Yes, the function of the travel time input
changes from a number value representing time to a
number value representing the number of tachometer
pulses needed to move a detect signal through the
shift register and output a reject signal. Select No
if a tachometer is not used.
RejCon - The reject confirmation input is used to
monitor the function of the reject device. It is usually
a limit switch attached to the reject device that
indicates that the latter is functioning. For example,
the reject confirmation device may be a switch
attached to a pusher bar used to reject a box from a
conveyor. The switch is positioned in such a way that
it closes as the pusher bar reaches its maximum
extension. If reject confirmation is needed select
Yes, if not select No.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
The following procedures provide a step-by-step
procedure for programming the essential menu items,
calibrating and operating the E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector.
BOOT UP MENU
Upon power up the Boot Up screen will appear on
the display for about ten seconds, (See Figure 16). This
display is a system self check showing coded
messages. If this screen stays on longer than ten
seconds, a message appears cycle power to continue
(i.e. turn the power off and on). If such a message
appears, turn the power off and then on again.
MONITOR MENU
After the self-check, the metal detector will default to
the Monitor Menu (See Figure 17) and the message
Please Wait will appear at the top of the screen.
Once the message disappears, the touch screen
wi l l become acti ve and the detector wi l l be
operational. This menu displays the normal operating
conditions and allows access to the four Level I
menus described above: Password, Quick, Main and
Product. The date and time appear in the upper right
hand corner. The word View appears in the lower
left hand corner indicating the password level. The
display automatically returns to this menu if no inputs
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Figure 16. Boot-Up Menu
Figure 17. Monitor Menu
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SET TIME AND DATE
The real time clock is set at the factory to the local
factory time and date. To change the time and or
date for your location proceed as follows:
Set the password level to supervisor (2222) or higher
and select the Main Menu followed by Clock
Setup and then Time. The E-Z Tec DSP clock
operates on a 24-hour time standard. The time entry
screen appears and the current time setting is shown.
The time is incremented up or down using the +
plus or - minus keys. The left-hand keys increment
the hours and the right-hand keys increment the
minutes (See Figure 18). Press Enter to set the
new time. The Enter command resets the seconds
to zero.
SET DATE
To change the date, return to the Clock Setup
menu and select Date. The date entry screen will
appear showing the current date. The date is
incremented up or down using the plus + or minus
- keys. The right-hand keys increment the years,
the middle keys increment the day, and the left-hand
keys increment the month. (See Figure 19).
INITIAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The initial set-up procedure for the E-Z Tec DSP Metal
Detector consi sts of enteri ng the fol l owi ng
parameters:
Password (s)
Product Name (s)
Operating Mode
Speed
Auto Setup
Reject Setup
Select the Password Menu and enter the Engineer
Password (3333). Press Enter and the system will
return to the Monitor Menu. Select Product Menu
and then Name to enter the product name. An
alpha entry screen will appear (See Figure 20) and
the product name can be entered by scrolling the
arrow keys to the desired character position and then
incrementing either a letter or a number with the plus
+ and minus - keys. A letter is selected by
pressing the Alpha key. A number is selected by
pressing the Number key. Press Enter and the
display will return to the Product Menu.
Select the Mode function and choose the Mode of
Operation (Mode 1 or Mode 2). E-Z Tec DSP Metal
Detectors can operate in either of two detect modes.
The most appropriate mode for a given application
depends largely upon environmental conditions and
upon the mix of tramp metal in the product stream. A
detailed discussion of the mode function was
presented in a previous section of this manual.
Select the Speed option under the Product menu
(Figure 21). The number entry keypad will appear.
Enter the product speed in feet per minute. Press
Enter and the display will return to the product menu.
If applicable, turn the metal detector conveyor on.
Check to determine if all devices, machines, etc.
located near the metal detector are operating
normally. This is necessary during the auto-product
set-up step since the metal detector will learn about
its operating environment. Press Auto Setup. A
noise menu will pop up for approximately five
seconds followed by a start menu. Press Start and
pass the product through the aperture. The detector
should not beep before the product is passed through
the aperture. If it does, press Back and repeat this
step. Press Stop after the product passes through
the aperture. At this point the screen will update
showing the Old Settings, New Settings, and the
Measured Values. Press Accept.
Repeat the auto-product set-up procedure and
compare the old and new settings. Repeat this
process to get a feel about how the product is
reacting. If the new and old values for length and
width are within 10%, the auto setup process is
complete. Note that pressing Back at any time
will move the process back one step. Press Cancel
to return to the Product Menu. This completes the
automatic product set-up procedure.
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Figure 18. Clock Set-Up Menu
Figure 19. Date Set-Up Menu
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Figure 20. Alpha Entry Screen for Product Name
Figure 21. Product Menu
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The final step of the set-up procedure requires input
of the various values associated with the reject
mechanism. These options are summarized in the
table Reject Set-up Input Parameters.
In some cases, a tachometer must be used to monitor
the conveyor speed. If the Tach input is set to Yes,
the travel time entry changes from a number value
representing time to a number value representing
the tachometer pulses needed to move a detect
signal through the shift register and output a reject
signal. See previous sections of this manual for a
more detailed explanation of each item in the table.
The metal detector and/or its system is now
operational. Check that the product runs properly.
VERIFY DETECTION
Normally every Eriez Metal Detector is calibrated
before shipment to detect a specific sphere size of a
specific material. Appropriate test spheres are
shipped with each unit. Using the test sphere(s)
provided and/or samples of the metal you desire to
detect, pass the metal through the aperture. It is
important that the metal pass through the aperture
at a speed and in the direction that it is expected to
pass during normal operation. Do not bring your
hands close to the aperture while performing this test,
the detector may respond to the hand as if it were
metal. The detector should only respond with detect
indications while the test metal is passing through
the aperture. CAUTION: Reject devices may
activate. Make sure personnel and equipment
are clear.
The sensitivity adjustment range of Eriez DSP Metal
Detectors is 00 to 250. Refer to Figure 11 for an
understanding of sensitivity. As shipped, the E-Z Tec
DSP is adjusted to detect the rated metal size with
the Sensitivity set at 100. A security level of
supervisor or higher is required to change the
sensitivity. The sensitivity is adjusted by entering the
Product Menu and selecting Sensitivity. The
Number Entry screen will appear and a rectangular
box in the upper left hand portion of the screen below
the Sensitivity button will indicate the current setting.
The sensitivity can be adjusted by typing the new
value on the keypad and pressing Enter or the
value can be incremented in steps of ten with the
plus + or minus - keys and pressing Enter.
The Phase setting is used to prevent the metal
detector from detecting the product under inspection.
The phase is determined during the automatic
product set-up procedure. Changes to this value
should only be attempted by personnel with metal
detector experience or with supervision from Eriez.
Operation (cont.)

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
The Product Menu has a Copy This and a Paste
button. These can be used to copy the settings from
one product number to another. To copy the settings
of a current product to a different product, press
Copy This followed by Product. Enter the new
product number using the Number Entry keypad
and press Enter. Press Paste when the Product
Menu appears. A verify screen will appear with Yes
and No buttons to confirm the operation.
It is critical to remember changes to your password(s).
The metal detector cannot be adjusted without the
correct passwords. If the passwords are forgotten,
Operation (cont.)
contact Eriez for assistance. To change the password,
go to the Main Menu and press Password Setup.
Press Operator, Supervisor or Engineer to
select the password level to change. The number
keypad will appear. Type a four or less digit number
disregarding the leading zero and press Enter. The
monitor will return to the previous screen where
another level can be selected. If no more entries are
made after the user specified time, the screen will
return to the monitor View menu.

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Maintenance
E-Z Tec Metal Detectors are water tight and will not
be damaged by normal water contact, including
judicious use of high pressure sprays. Good
maintenance practice, however, dictates that high-
pressure spray should not be directed at precision
components in areas that do not contact the product,
such as the control panel. This preventative action
will prolong the life of the metal detector. The standard
metal detector control panel may incur damage
during high-pressure wash down. Such damage is
not covered by warranty. Some cleaning agents may
cause damage or discoloration of the control panel
and/or the aperture liner. An optional clear protective
cover for the display is available for high pressure
washdown applications.
The metal detector should be inspected regularly for
physical damage, especially in the region of the
aperture liner. The unit should be kept clean and dry,
if possible. Generally, this is all that is necessary to
keep the unit working at peak performance. In the
event of any abnormality, please contact the factory.
No periodic maintenance or adjustment of the metal
detector is required. A quick test at the beginning of
every shift is recommended.
Required periodic maintenance for conveyors and/
or reject devices supplied by Eriez will be specified
on the system outline drawings and/or on placards
attached to the components themselves. For the
typical system, check the following at least once per
40-hour work week:
Conveyor and drive belts for tension, alignment
and condition
Bearings for lubrication, metal contamination and
wear
Air supply for pressure and moisture trap condi-
tion
Support frame for loose connections, rust and
wear from belt contact
Conveyor belt slider bed for condition including
wear and embedded metal
All operating mechanisms (reject pusher arms,
gates, chutes, etc.) for condition and timing of
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Troubleshooting
Current or Ground Loops are a common cause of
trouble in Metal Detection Systems. Many false
detections by a Metal Detector are caused by the
presence of current or ground loops. Current loops
are best described as any combination of piping,
conduit or structural steel forming an electrical loop
near the detector aperture. A loop acts as a secondary
turn on a transformer, absorbing energy from the
detector. If a change occurs in a loop, that is, if the
loop is opened or closed, it will absorb more or less
energy from the detector. The detector will, in turn,
sense this change and a false detection will occur.
This phenomenon can be simulated by placing a loop
of wire approximately 2-3 feet (600-900mm) in
diameter in close proximity to, and in the same plane,
as the aperture. Opening and closing the loop circuit
can make the detector false trip. As the loop is moved
farther from the aperture, a point will be reached
where the loop ceases to have an effect on the
detector. This is determined by the size of the loop,
its orientation with respect to the detector aperture,
sensitivity setting of the detector and detector
aperture size.
Observing a conveyor (see Figure 5), it can be seen
how the ground loops can be formed by the
structural members of the conveyor. For example,
the idler rolls on either side of the aperture, in
conjunction with the conveyor frame, form a loop
around the detector aperture. If the idler bearing
momentarily loses electrical contact with the shaft,
a false detection may occur.
The effect of ground loops is not restricted to the
conveyor frame. Pipes or conduits in the vicinity of
the aperture (not necessarily tied to the conveyor
frame) may form loops which, if interrupted, may
cause a false detection. Insulating or bonding any
loose contact areas will eliminate the effect of these
loops on the detector.
To locate current loops or determine whether they are
causing false detection, shut down the conveyor while
leaving the metal detector energized. Manually shake
or probe conveyor idlers, conduits, etc., to determine
where contact is being interrupted. Conveyor idlers
adjacent to the aperture and return belt idlers in close
proximity should receive particular attention.
Experience indicates that a majority of false detection
problems have been attributed to conveyor belt idlers.
The need for thorough inspection of idlers cannot be
over-emphasized. The best method of determining
whether a conveyor idler is causing a problem is to
stop the conveyor and manually attempt to move the
idler within its bearing (with the conveyor stopped and
the detector energized). If a particular idler is a source
of trouble, the metal detector can be made to false
detect. If it is determined that a particular idler is
causing a false detection, it must be either removed
or the bearings insulated from the conveyor frame.
The troubleshooting guide presented below can be
used as a guideline to evaluate potential ground loop
and power supply problems.
Troubleshooting (cont.)
Spare Parts
Appendix A
Figure A1. Monitor Menu
Figure A2. Password Menu
Appendix A (cont.)
Figure A3. Quick Menu
Figure A4. Main Menu

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Appendix A (cont.)
Figure A5. Product Menu

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