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NEMA PW12 Metal Detectors

A correct operating frequency is key to the detection of the grade of stainless steel used in the food, pharmaceutical and beverage industries. The patented Loma IQ³ and IQ³⁺ range of metal detectors are the first to offer true variable frequency operation, with tough NEMA PW12 environmental protection. They can operate at a wide range frequencies from 40 to 900KHz and have the ability to select the correct operating frequency in seconds, eliminating the past performance restrictions caused by single or limited frequency detectors. For example changes in food products or packaging that may necessitate a frequency change no longer require the expense and inconvenience of service engineer set-up.

Consistent performance

They have a unique case and coil geometry and delivers a quantum leap in immunity from degrading effects such as; vibration, electrical interference, case distortion and thermal shock, which are often the causes of poor in service performance.

Outstanding reliability

World class manufacturing techniques bond stainless steel, polymers and resins to create water and dust tight seals to ensure a favourable and stable working environment for the rugged electronics and search coil assemblies.

Clear, easy-to-use controls

The flagship IQ³⁺ comes with a full multilingual colour graphical touch screen and has intuitive icon driven menus each with context sensitive help.

The updated VFD IQ³ control panel with membrane keypad is larger, brighter and easier to use.

Both are designed to provide operators with clear information and allows access to a wide range of practical standard features that are essential aids to metal detection in a modern production environment.

Including:

Automatic Frequency Selection

Adapts to new product and packaging in seconds.

Automatic Product Learn

Very simple to calibrate and can automatically learn the characteristics and settings for up to 100 different products.

Enhanced Performance Validation System (PVS) for HAACP compliance

PVS automatically prompts the operator to test performance at pre-set intervals, according to food HACCP principles. The PVS system does not rely on the operator to verify the test results and only the specified test samples can be used. This unique feature means that the test results cannot be falsified and are automatically stored by the system. LomaEnet connects each metal detector via Ethernet so each time-stamped test result can be stored on a network PC to assist with HACCP compliance in the food industry.

Contaminants Log

If metal is detected in your product, the contaminants log lists when the contamination was detected and indicates how big they were. The Contaminants Log is an essential means of identifying patterns in metal contamination and tracing their source.

Plant Connectivity

Both the IQ³ and IQ³⁺ can be connected to plant networks via industry standard Ethernet connections, IQ³⁺ has Ethernet connectivity as standard.

Use the navigation bars on the left to find out more about the Loma IQ³ system needed for your specific type of application. Or, read Loma's Guide, which explains how a metal detector works and how you can use them to achieve optimum results.

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