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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.
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
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Versatile quality
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Versatile KW 13Trio from Zumbach ▲ ▲
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