EoW September 2010

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Versatile quality control

For continuous quality control, lump and neckdown detectors are as important as diameter gauges and spark testers. The new line of KW 13Trio detectors from Zumbach capture even the smallest lumps and neckdowns in wires, conductors, optical fibres and cables both quickly and accurately. The compact design of the KW 13Trio makes it easily integrated in any extrusion line or rewinding process. The measuring field is dimensioned in such a way that during start-up, even extremely big lumps pass smoothly through. Its open design enables quick and easy threading of the product without stopping production. A powerful microprocessor and full digital signal processing make this lump and neckdown detector an important tool for quality control. The detector is available as a standalone device. Using a local operating and display unit, the KW 13Trio can be fully operated and configured at the device. Its features include a minimum detectable fault height of 0.01mm (0.0004 " ) and minimum fault length of 0.2mm (0.008 " ) and full digital signal processing DSP. The versatile KW 13Trio has multiple interfaces, including serial RS, Profibus DP and Ethernet EN. Via the RS interface port, connection can be made to a USYS data acquisition, processing and display system. The Profibus DP and Ethernet EN versions allow the connection to a higher-level host, such as a PLC or data acquisition system.

Versatile KW 13Trio from Zumbach ▲ ▲

The measuring principle and complex optics solution ensure immunity to stray and intense light whilst providing the highest detection accuracy and identification of lumps and neckdowns in the micrometre range. The KW 13Trio models feature an internal fault database to store the last 100 detected faults, including fault characteristics such as fault number, type, height, position and length of fault. This database can be accessed either via the local operating and display unit or via the optional remote interfaces. Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland Fax : +41 32 356 0430 Email : sales@zumbach.ch Website : www.zumbach.com

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EuroWire – September 2010