Metal Detector has user-friendly interface.

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E-Z Tec® DSP uses digital signal processing to find metallic contaminants in wet or conductive products, such as meats and cheese. It has touchscreen interface that allows users to view multiple line items. Auto Setup menu requires minimal passes to create a new product setup. Multiple detectors can be monitored and controlled from single PC. Applications include food, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, and packaging.



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New Highly Sensitive Metal Detector Features User-Friendly Interface



Erie, PA - April 2002 - Eriez launches the all new user-friendly E-Z Tec® DSP Metal Detector at the Powder Bulk & Bulk Solids show in Chicago. The metal detector's state-of-the-art electronic design combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" (1/4 VGA) Touch Screen Interface along with advanced Digital Signal Processing to provide detailed analysis and reporting for process applications including food, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and packaging. The E-Z Tec® DSP features the highest level of sensitivities available for dry, wet and liquid product processing.

The standard three-coil aperture arrangement sends a signal to the unit's control for digital processing. The use of Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, aids in detection of metallic contaminants particularly in wet or conductive products such as meats and cheese. The E-Z Tec's electronics have been consolidated on four printed circuit boards for improved function and simplified diagnostics. Multiple detectors can be monitored and controlled from a single PC, providing plant-wide access to data and reports. Remote diagnostics, as well as company-wide control and monitoring can be added by installing Eriez' E-Z Link(TM) software.

The E-Z Tec's new Touch Screen Interface allows users to view multiple line items at a glance making setup, monitoring and operation simple. All numeric data and value entries are made through on-screen calculator type interfaces eliminating the need to scroll through long lists. The E-Z Tec DSP's multi-language capability allows users to select two secondary languages to improve the operator's ease of use. English is the primary language.

In the Auto Setup menu, new products require minimal passes to create a new product setup prior to production runs. The Report Menu allows users to track detections, faults and rejects through the production cycle. Product changeovers are fast and accomplished through the touch screen or from the remote PC connection. All reports can be downloaded in a standard file format and easily imported into any spreadsheet or word processor program. Sub Menus permit users to define settings, check report logs, set up reject devices, establish secure passwords, alter preferences and views by simply pressing the designated button.

For example, using the E-Z Tec's new Touch Screen Interface to clear the report log can be done in three simple steps.
1) Press the Password button
2) Enter a password on the Numeric Key pad
3) After entering the password simply press the Clear Log button.

The E-Z Tec DSP metal detector has a universal power input allowing switchless operation from either 120VAC to 240 VAC. E-Z Tec DSP is available in a variety of aperture models as well as a host of integrated conveyor systems. For information about the new E-Z Tec® DSP, phone 888-300-ERIEZ (3743), or visit: www.eriez.com.

Eriez is recognized as the world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and metal detection applications. The company's magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries. Eriez manufactures and markets these products through eight international facilities located on five continents.

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