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Versatile quality
control
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 with 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 either be accessed
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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