Metal Detector Product Comparison Table | Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Many factors can go into the selection of a food safety metal detector - from the unique challenges of your application from product content that may mimic metals to packaging materials, environmental noise, washdown procedures, line location and more. The comparison table below can help to determine which system best supports your needs, based on popular requirements.

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Conveyor Install Supported
SENTINEL 5000	SENTINEL 3000	SENTINEL 1000	APEX 300	APEX 100	APEX Rx

Combo with Checkweigher Install Supported
External infeed	Integral to checkweigher frame	External infeed	Integral to checkweigher	External infeed
Drop Through/Gravity Install Supported
			300D and 300P systems		Tablet/capsule only
Pipeline Install Supported

Package Types Supported

Cartons/Boxes

Pouches/Bags

Bulk Flow Products

Plastic Bottles & Jars (No Metal Lids)

Tablets and Capsules

Construction
Stainless steel, epoxy aperture	Stainless steel, epoxy aperture	Stainless steel, epoxy aperture	Stainless steel, epoxy aperture	Stainless steel, epoxy aperture	Stainless steel, epoxy aperture
User Interface
Graphical, color touchscreen	Graphical, color touchscreen	Graphical, color touchscreen	ABS plastic control panel, display and keypad	ABS plastic control panel, display and keypad	ABS plastic control panel, display and keypad
USB Port
Standard	Standard	Standard
Built-In Line Filter

Enhanced Statistics

Frequency Range
Up to five frequencies in real time, adjustable with software in the field(50–1000kHz)	Up to five frequencies in real time, adjustable with software in the field(50–1000kHz)	A fully-flexible frequency optimized per application, adjustable with software in the field (50 - 1000kHz)	Dual frequencies set in factory (50–460 kHz)	Dual frequencies set in factory (50–460 kHz)	Dual frequencies set in factory (700–900 kHz)
Typical Sensitivity
Best, up to 70% smaller volume metal than previous technology	Best, up to 30% smaller volume metal than previous technology	Better, up to 25% smaller volume metal than previous technology	Good	Good	Best
Operating Temperature
–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)	–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)	–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)	–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)	–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)	–10° to +40°C (+14° to +104°F)
Product Temperature Maximum
–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)	–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)	–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)	–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)	–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)	–10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)
High temperature option –10° to 120°C (14° to 248°F)
Kynar plastic with metal flange/gasket			Kynar plastic with metal flange/gasket
Belt Speed Range
0.5–1000m/ min	0.5–1000m/ min	0.5–1000m/ min	0.5–1000m/ min	0.5–1000m/ min	0.5–100m/min
Apertures
Wide range	Limited to those used with combos	Wide range	Narrow range	Wide range	Small only
Specific Aperture Sizes
Width: 75 to 2000 mm, Height: 75 to 600 mm. Increments of 25 mm up to 200 mm and 50 mm above 200mm	Width: 100 to 450 mm, Height: 75 to 250 mm. Increments of 25 mm up to 200 mm and 50 mm above 200mm	Width: 75 to 2000 mm, Height: 75 to 600 mm. Increments of 25 mm up to 200 mm and 50 mm above 200mm	Width: 75 to 550 mm, Height: 50 to 550 mm. Increments of 25 mm up to 200 mm and 50 mm above 200mm	Width: 50 to 1750 mm, Height: 50 to 600 mm. Increments of 25 mm up to 200 mm and 50 mm above 200mm	Width: 100 mm, Height: 25, 35 & 50 mm
Ratings
IP69K, HD option includes thermal shock protection	IP69K	IP69K	IP69K, Type 3 enclosure	IP69K, Type 3 enclosure	Type 3 enclosure, metal detector and control panel only
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