Loma X5c User manual

X5c - X-Ray Inspection System
Designed for Food & Packaging Industries
X-Ray Detection
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Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
About this guide ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Organisation ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Document Change Control ................................................................................................................. 3
Document Key ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Copyright and Acknowledgements................................................................................................... 4
Loma Systems.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety First .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Awareness ................................................................................................................................... 9
EC Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................. 9
Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 10
Safety Labels ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Safety Guards........................................................................................................................................ 13
Responsibilities and Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... 13
Safety Measures.................................................................................................................................... 14
Intended Use of the Machine ............................................................................................................ 14
Noise Levels ........................................................................................................................................... 15
End of Life Treatment........................................................................................................................... 15
Emergency Procedures....................................................................................................................... 15
Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................................ 16
ISO9000 ................................................................................................................................................... 17
End User Licence Agreement ............................................................................................................ 17
Introduction to your X5c X-Ray Inspection System.......................................................................... 19
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 23
The Front Panel...................................................................................................................................... 23
Control Panel......................................................................................................................................... 24
Isolator Switch........................................................................................................................................ 25
Starting and Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 25
To Log In and Out ................................................................................................................................. 28
User Access............................................................................................................................................ 29
User Interface............................................................................................................................................ 31
General Navigation ............................................................................................................................. 31
Main Run ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Product Menus...................................................................................................................................... 34
GOTO.......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Access Level.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Statistics .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Totals ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
Current Totals......................................................................................................................................... 39
Inspection............................................................................................................................................... 40

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Rates ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Tests ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................. 42
X-Ray Set ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Interlocks ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Signals ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
X-Rays...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Temperature.......................................................................................................................................... 45
Rejects .................................................................................................................................................... 46
Carrying Out a PVS Test....................................................................................................................... 46
System Settings...................................................................................................................................... 48
Mimic .......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 51
Changing a Product ............................................................................................................................ 51
Adding a Product................................................................................................................................. 51
Learning a new Product ..................................................................................................................... 52
Set Product Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 54
General Product Settings.................................................................................................................... 55
Advanced Product Settings ............................................................................................................... 58
Deleting a Product............................................................................................................................... 59
Exporting a Product ............................................................................................................................. 60
Importing a product ............................................................................................................................ 60
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Maintenance Warnings....................................................................................................................... 61
Inspection and Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 62
Daily......................................................................................................................................................... 63
Weekly .................................................................................................................................................... 64
Monthly................................................................................................................................................... 65
Yearly ...................................................................................................................................................... 66
Conveyor Belt Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 67

Introduction
X-Ray inspection systems are fast becoming a common fixture in food processing and
packaging plants throughout the world. Loma Systems has been designing and
manufacturing inspection equipment for over 45 years and has earned a reputation for
consistent quality and advance technology.
The following sections provide more information:
About this Guide
This section provides you with a general introduction to the guide, its purpose and the
intended audience.
Organisation
The guide is organised into a number of chapters providing information in a logical
sequence.
Document Change Control
This guide is a controlled document which is subject to change in line with changes to our
products. As the principle aim of the guide is to provide you with the information that you
need, we would welcome any comments or feedback that will enable us to make
improvements to the guide.
Document Key
Special text is used throughout the document, highlighted through the use of icons, to add
notes and warnings where appropriate.
Copyright and Acknowledgements
This guide is copyright to Loma Systems. No part of this document may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or
computer language in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of
Loma Systems.
Loma Systems
Loma has offices around the world that can provide you with sales and support services. This
section includes the address and contact details for the main offices. In addition details for
all offices are available via the website at www.loma.com.

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About this guide
General
This guide explains how to use the X5c X-Ray Inspection System. It walks through the process
required to operate the machine. This guide does not cover the advanced features of the
X5c X-Ray Inspection System. For more information on the advanced features please refer to
the X5c Reference Guide.
Audience
This guide is designed for the following users of the X5c X-Ray Inspection System. For
information on higher levels of access please see the X5c Reference Guide
Operators:-
Operators use the machine functionality and features to carry out routine product
inspections and remove non-conforming products from the production line.
Supervisor:-
Supervisors use the machine functionality and features to manage the selection and
inspection of a range of products.
Purpose
The goal is to show users how to carry out operations and tasks that will ensure the effective,
safe and continued operation of the machine enabling it to detect non-conforming
products and remove them from the production line.
Organisation
This guide is organised into the following chapters:
Introduction
Guidelines provide an introduction to this guide and some general information, including
global contact details for Loma Systems.
Safety First
Guidelines identify and explain the safety features built into the machine, potential hazards,
warnings, labelling and other general and legislative information related to the safe use of
the machine.
Getting Started
Guidelines describe the basic controls and how to switch on, log in and prepare the
machine for use.

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The User Interface
Guidelines describe how to navigate around the user interface and also provides description
of the screens, through which you can setup and manage all parameters required for
inspecting products and for the general operation of the machine.
Operating Instructions
Instructions are provided describing how to set up and configure the machine, including
adding new products for inspection.
Maintenance
Instructions are provided describing the correct procedure for the inspection and cleaning of
the X5c X-Ray Inspection System.
Document Change Control
The information contained in this guide is believed to be accurate at the time of writing. It is
subject to changes and additions over time to improve on the information provided and in
line with changes made to the system. For any feedback or necessary changes, please
contact us at [e-mail].
Document Key
The following special text may be used throughout the document. The icons and colour
coding have the following meanings:
Hyperlinks
Safety First:- Indicates a hyperlink, so tapping on the text will display another page.
[email protected]om:- Indicates an email hyperlink, so tapping on the text will open a new
message window in your email system.
http://www.loma.com:- Indicates a web hyperlink, so tapping on the text will open the page
in your default web browser.
Notes and Warnings
Warnings are used to identify possible hazards which may cause damage to, or
malfunction of the equipment, loss of life, bodily damage or ill health in any form,
either immediate or latent. Loma Systems cannot be held responsible for injury to
anyone, however caused, where Warnings have been ignored or taken lightly.
Notes are used to provide supplementary information.

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Copyright and Acknowledgements
Copyright ©2017 Loma Systems, a division of ITW Ltd. All rights reserved.
Loma Systems
Summit Avenue
Southwood
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 0NY
England
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.loma.com
This document is copyright material. No part of this document may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, or
computer language in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of
Loma Systems. X5c X-Ray Inspection System is a trademark of Loma Systems. All other product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners systems.
The information in this guide is believed to be correct at the date of publication. However,
our policy is one of continuous improvement and so the information in this guide is subject to
change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Loma Systems.
No liability is accepted for errors and omissions in this document. If users are
uncertain about any aspect of the installation of the equipment they should
contact an authorised service centre. Details of these are provided in the Loma
Systems section or can be obtained from www.loma.com.

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