Splice and Tearout Detection

SENTINEL SPLICE (JOINT)

DETECTION TECHNOLOGY

Where the Science of Quality Assurance is still an Art!

This splice detection technologies proven performance reduces costs and downtime, ensures product quality, minimizes operator intervention and immediately responds to changing conditions.


SPECIFICATIONS
Defects Types Detected:	Splices Tearouts Web Breaks
Material Compatibility:	Papers Plastics Films Other Non-metallic Materials
Web Thickness:	0.20" Max. (5.08 mm Max.)
Gap Width:	0.25" (6.35 mm)
Minimum Web Speed:	50 fpm (15.24 m/min)
Maximum Web Speed:	No Limit
Electronic Alarm Output: Pulse Outputs: Voltage: Direction: Duration: 3 Selectable	1 24VDC (± 3 V) Positive Going 1 millisecond 10 milliseconds 100 milliseconds
Ambient Temperature:	40 to 160° F (4 to 70° C)
Dimensions:	6.0" X 7.5" X 4.37" (15.24 cm X 19.05 cm x 11.1 cm)
Power:	24VDC Operating Level 17VDC minimum 30VDC maximum
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Note: If you web speed is less than 100 fpm, specialized circuitry may have to be applied. If you purchase this unit and it is found that specialized circuitry is required due to misinformation, all monies applicable will be charged, then applied as a credit for replacement of this standard unit with a specialized unit. Additional fees may be applied.

Applicable To Any Web Fed Process: The Sentinel state-of-the-art splice detection technology consumes very little power while providing dependable and consistent splice (joint) detection on virtually any web process application. The Sentinel is designed to monitor 1-16 webs of material and will detect any splice or joint that may exist within the web based process. It is applicable to manufacturing processes that require the culling out of splices or joints prior to shipment. As a control in subsequent conversion processes, it prevents damage to sensitive equipment. Examples of these include soft rolls, print heads, coater applicators and print blankets. Immediate detection, rejection and control of splices or joints creates savings of up to tens of thousands of dollars per annum.

Respond to Varying Conditions: Unaffected by printed surfaces, material color, grade changes and process speeds that challenge “photo eyes” and “ultrasonic devices”, the Sentinel guarantees 100% reliable detection every day; every shift. Based on the proven technology of the Model 1032 Classic, the Sentinel is a self-calibrating system that is powered by 24VDC. It provides an opto-isolated, digital electronic output with a pulse width selectable for 1, 10 or 100 milliseconds. The re-designed alarm indicators are low power, low voltage LEDs that are clearly visible to machine attendants. The unit can be mounted anywhere along the web at any angle and either right side up or upside down.

Minimize Operator Intervention: The Sentinel can be connected directly to PLC control devices or interfaced for activation of peripheral equipment such as audio/visual alarms, counters, sorters, coating head applicators, corona treaters, spray marking systems and reject gate controls. Modular in design, the new Sentinel requires 50% less energy to operate and can be equipped with auto tracking of the web edge eliminating operational intervention of deckle (web width) changes. This technology comes as a complete package measuring 4.5" x 4.5" x 12" (11.43cm x 11.43cm x 30.48cm) and is supplied with the appropriate mounting holes based on geographical location of the installation. The Return on Investment (ROI) is most often as little as 24 hours of operation.


Precision Machined Base Plate (optional)	Precision Machined Base Plate (optional)	Easy to Install Plug and Play Design	NFPA 79 Standards Adhered to in all Design Aspects

Military Type Industrial Connections and Highly Visible LED Indicator Lamps	Precision Machined and Highly Durable	Manufactured from 6061 Aluminum facilitates long life in the harshest environments	Designed from State of the Art Patented Processing Circuitry

Guarantee Product Quality: With over 3000 installations worldwide, our inspection technologies have been effectively applied to ensure delivered product quality on tens of thousands of materials, coated and non-coated such as papers, films, nonwovens, textiles, and tapes. Our splice detection technologies can be installed on many types of machinery including sheeters, on and off machine coaters, extrusion laminators, supercalenders, rotogravure and flexographic printing presses, holographic processes, textile and nonwoven machinery.