WCM-62 Series Combination System of Metal Detector and Checkweigher
Integrated Metal Detector and Checkweigher for Space-Efficient Dual Inspection
WCM-62 Series is a combination system of a Metal Detector and Checkweigher, suitable for use in a variety of industries.
It enables simultaneous inspection for metal contaminants and checkweighing, contributing to reduced inspection time. Additionally, it allows both inspections to be performed in a space-saving design.
The system incorporates the same functions as the AD-4961A Series and AD-4976 Series.
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Product line-ups
| Model | Capacity | Max. product width | Product length | Max. pass-height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCM-62-6000824+H3510-C2508 | 600 g | 80 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-6000824+H3517-C2508 | 600 g | 80 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-6000824+H3525-C2508 | 600 g | 80 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-6001224+H3510-C2508 | 600 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-6001224+H3517-C2508 | 600 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-6001224+H3525-C2508 | 600 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD1224+H3510-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD1224+H3517-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD1224+H3525-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 120 mm | 37 - 200 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD2035+H3510-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD2035+H3517-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-2KD2035+H3525-C2508 | 500 g / 2000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-6K2035+H3510-C2508 | 6000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-6K2035+H3517-C2508 | 6000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-6K2035+H3525-C2508 | 6000 g | 200 mm | 37 - 300 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-6K3050+H3510-C2508 | 6000 g | 300 mm | 80 - 450 mm | 80 mm |
| WCM-62-6K3050+H3517-C2508 | 6000 g | 300 mm | 80 - 450 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-6K3050+H3525-C2508 | 6000 g | 300 mm | 80 - 450 mm | 230 mm |
| WCM-62-6K3050+H4517-C3508 | 6000 g | 300 mm | 80 - 450 mm | 150 mm |
| WCM-62-6K3050+H4525-C3508 | 6000 g | 300 mm | 80 - 450 mm | 230 mm |
Checkweigher Unit
| Model | WCM-62-600 | WCM-62-2KD | WCM-62-6K2035 | WCM-62-6K3050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0824 | 1224 | 1224 | 2035 | |||
| Capacity | 600 g | 500 g / 2,000 g | 6,000 g | 6,000 g | ||
| Resolution | 0.01 g | 0.01 g / 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | ||
| Accuracy (3δ) *1 | 0.08 g | 0.08 g / 0.18 g | 1.0 g | 1.0 g | ||
| Max. throughput *1 | 277 pcs/min | 277 pcs/min | 190 pcs/min | 190 pcs/min | 133 pcs/min | |
| Conveyor belt width *2 | 80 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Conveyor length *2 | 240 mm | 240 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 500 mm | |
| Conveyor speed | 15 ~ 50 m/min (20 ~ 80 m/min)*3 | |||||
| Dust/waterproof | Equivalent to IP65 | |||||
| Material | Weighing unit: Stainless steel and PC/ABS resin, Display: ABS resin | |||||
| Conveyor unit: Aluminum (alumite coating) and stainless steel | ||||||
| Control unit: Stainless steel, PP resin and PE resin, Base unit: Stainless steel | ||||||
| External input/output *4 | Input: Non-voltage contact input 5 points. | |||||
| Output: Relay output 7 points. | ||||||
Metal Detection Unit (Sensor Head)
| Model | H3510-C2508 | H3517-C2508 | H3525-C2508 | H4517-C3508 | H4525-C3508 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum pass height | 80 mm | 150 mm | 230 mm | 150 mm | 230 mm |
| Aperture width | 350 mm | 450 mm | |||
| Material | SUS304 | ||||
| External input/output | Input: Non-voltage contact input 3 points. | ||||
| Output: Relay output 2 points, Open-collector output 1 point | |||||
| Dust/waterproof | Equivalent to IP66 | ||||
Common specification
| Display | LCD color display with 7 inch touchscreen |
| Operation method | Touchscreen (resistive film type) and operation buttons |
| Number of registrable products | 1,000 products (10 groups x 100 products) |
| Communication functions | RS-232C or RS-485 (for Modbus RTU, barcode reader*5, PC, PLC, dot impact printer, etc.) |
| IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wireless LAN)*6 *7 | |
| 100BASE-T (Modbus TCP and PostScript compatible printer) | |
| USB (for USB flash drive [Data storage and image import use]*8) | |
| Operation temperature/humidity range | 0 to 40°C / humidity 85% or less (with no condensation) |
| Power supply | Single phase AC 100 to 240 V (+10% / -15%), 50 / 60 Hz Power source should be connected to terminal. Power cable should be provided by the customer. |
*1 Depends on the shape and the condition of the product and installation environment.
*2 Specifications applicable when the high speed gear is used.
*3 These are the conveyor width and conveyor length for the standard specifications. Other sizes can also be manufactured, so please contact our sales department.
*4 External input/output points can be added only on the Checkweigher unit. Maximum number of input/output points that can be added will depend on the combination of additional input/output points. Please consult with your sales staff for further details.
*5 Barcode reader shall be prepared by the customer.
*6 Reception sensitivity of wireless LAN depends on radio wave environment. For continuous monitoring, it is recommended to use a combination of the HMI indicator and the Modbus communication function via RS-485 or wired LAN as communication may be interrupted. In addition, the wireless LAN of this product may only be used in countries or regions where it has been approved.
*7 Wireless LAN is available only for the checkweigher unit.
*8 USB flash drive should be formatted in FAT32.
- High repeatability checkweighing.
- The Metal Detector automatically selects the optimal frequency from three frequency bands.
- Display unit: 7” color touchscreen
- Storable product info: Up to 1,000 products (including product images)
- Automatic switching of product settings by reading a barcode.*
- Remote maintenance and mirroring of machine’s screen.
- Data such as Summary and Operation History can be output to a USB flash drive.
* Barcode reader shall be prepared by the customer.
7” color touchscreen
Intuitive user interface and high visibility LCD color touchscreen with high-speed CPU enable easier operation.
Product-selection can be interlocked between Metal Detector side and Checkweigher side.
Registration using images imported from USB flash drive
Product images can be quickly uploaded to the Checkweigher and the Metal Detector from a USB flash drive. The images can be easily registered as a thumbnail image for each product.
High repeatability checkweighing
The optimum checkweighing settings are automatically set when the weight and length of weighed products, and throughput or conveyor belt speed are input.
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Automatic frequency selection system
The Metal Detector automatically selects the optimal frequency from three frequency bands (high, middle, low) for higher detection-sensitivity before the start of an inspection.
This system realizes stable inspection and better detection-sensitivity.
User management
To operate the device, user name and user level are registered.
For each user registered, you can limit the operations they can perform depending on their user level.
Inadvertent operation can be avoided by assigning each user a user level from the four levels below.
Data summary
Various summary data such as histograms (frequency including defects), X-Bar Control Chart, R Control Chart, total summaries, etc., are available.
You can visually confirm fluctuation of Inspection results and adjust your manufacturing machine accordingly.
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| Histogram display screen | X-Bar Control Chart | R Control Chart |
Option for Hybrid Inspection of Metal Contaminants and Missing Metal Items
Using A&D’s unique technology, Metal Detector module can perform both metal contaminant inspection and missing inspection simultaneously on one unit. This function is useful for such as products containing iron-based oxygen absorbers and instant noodle containing metal sachet. By integrating with a Checkweigher, this combo unit enables three types of inspection.
1. Enables Contaminant Detection After Packaging
Since both missing oxygen absorber detection and contaminant inspection can be performed, the risk of contamination at the time of shipment is significantly reduced.
2. Space-Saving by Integrating Functions After Packaging
With one machine capable of performing two types of inspection, the system can be installed even in limited spaces.
3. No Need for Hardware Modification
The function can be added simply by updating the software—no changes to the machine itself are required.
PDF output function reduces report creation time
After inspection is complete, press the “PDF output” or “CSV output” key on the Summary screen of the data you want to save, and each file will be output to a USB flash drive.
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| Summary | Weight Result | Control Chart |
History function
Inspection results can be automatically recorded in a USB flash drive during inspection.
Operational History shows a record of the changes made to the settings.
The Operation History as well as inspection History can be saved onto a USB flash drive.
The history data can be utilized as a record for HACCP management.
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| Weighing Result display screen | Example of Weighing Result output in CSV format | Operation History display screen |
Automatic switching of product settings by reading a barcode
By reading the barcode on a product, the product settings on the machines can be automatically switched to those of the scanned product.*1*2
*1 Barcode reader should be prepared by the customer.
*2 The switch must be performed only when the conveyor is stopped.
Remote maintenance and mirroring of machine’s screen
You can operate each module of Metal Detector and Checkweigher from a PC via wired LAN connection.
Offsite maintenance is also available through remote operation of the PC from another PC via an Internet connection.
It is also possible to copy and show the machine’s screen on another screen in the production room.*
* Necessary equipment such as a PC, monitor, cables and an Internet connection must be provided by the customer.
Output of Inspection Results via Ethernet (option)
Using the dedicated software, you can connect to a network drive such as a file server, PC, or NAS (Network Attached Storage) and output inspection results via csv.
* Optional Ethernet Inspection Result Output Software AD-4976-52 and AD-4961A-52 are required.
| Tower Light (Comparator Light) | AD-4961-02*1 |
| Stainless Steel Cover | AD-4961A-24*2 *3 |
| Caster (4 pieces) | AD-4991-19 |
| Emergency stop button | AD-4962-EMS-E1*2 |
*1 Dust/water-proof protection of the light part is IP53.
*2 Factory option.
*3 The standard specification is an ABS resin cover.
Metal Detector Unit
| Main Unit | H3510-C2508 | H3517-C2508 | H3525-C2508 | H4517-C3508 | H4525-C3508 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Guide | AD-4976-CAL08-14*1 | ||||
| Transfer roller*2 | AD-4976-C2500-13 | AD4976-C3500-13 | |||
| Scraper | AD-4976-C2500-15 | AD-4976-C3500-15 | |||
| High speed gear | AD-4976-C2500-15 | ||||
| Software for Simultaneous Inspection of Missing Iron-Based Oxygen Absorbers | AD-4976-51 | ||||
| Software for Ethernet Output for inspection Result | AD-4976-52 | ||||
*1 Applicable product width is 34-350 mm.
*2 Two units are required when installing the transfer roller on both sides of Metal Detector Unit.
Checkweigher Unit
| Main Unit | WCM-62-6001224 | WCM-62-2KD2035 | WCM-62-6K2035 | WCM-62-6K3050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Breeze Break | AD-4962-600-11*3 | AD-4962-2KD-11*4 | Made to build order | Made to build order |
| Product Guide for Weighing Conveyor | AD-4961-1224-14*5 | AD-4961-14*6 | AD-4961A-6KSM-14*7 | AD-4961-14-3050*8 |
| Software for Ethernet Output for inspection Result | AD-4961A-52 | |||
*3 Maximum pass height is 55-150 mm.
*4 Maximum pass height is 55-150 mm.
*5 Applicable product width is 30-120 mm.
*6 Applicable product width is 50-200 mm.
*7 Applicable product width is 50-200 mm.
*8 Applicable product width is 90-300 mm.