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General
Purpose
TECTRON METAL DETECTION
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

Tectron Engineering GenPurp.doc Rev2 2/18/2011

Table of Content
INTRODUCTION
Safety Warnings i CHAPTER 4
General Information ii SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
Contact Information ii General 27
Removing/Replacing Cover 27
CHAPTER 1 Metal Gain 27
DESCRIPTION Clip Gain 28
General 1 Clip Detector Time Delay 29
Method of Operation 1 Delay Before Alarm 30
Physical Description 2 Time Alarm On 30
Main Control Enclosure 3 Standard or Fail-Safe Output
Electronic/Interface Module 4 Operation 30
Search Coil Assembly 5 Manual/Auto Resets 31
Clip Detector 6 Manual Reset 31
Automatic Reset 31
CHAPTER 2 Reset Override 31
INSTALLATION Sampling 32
Unpacking 8 Fine Frequency Setting 32
Site Selection & Preparation 8
Mounting – Search Coil Assembly 12 CHAPTER 5
Mounting – Main Control Enclosure 13 TROUBLESHOOTING
Swing–Away Switch 14 Status Indicators 35
Clip Detector 14 Troubleshooting Flow Diagrams 35
Marking Device 17 Electronic Module
Specifications 17 Troubleshooting 35
Installation Instructions 18 Maintenance Kit 34
Calibration of Marking Device 20 APPENDIX A
Control Connection Diagrams 39
CHAPTER 3 APPENDIX B
START-UP & CALIBRATION Service & Material Return 58
Start-up 31
Main Detector Unit
Metal Sensitivity Calibration 21
Clip Detector Calibration 22
Operation 25
Manual Reset 25
Automatic reset 25
Remote Reset 25
Excessive Electrical Interference 26
 SAFETY WARNINGS
THIS DETECTOR SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL AND
MECHANICAL PERSONNEL ONLY.

GENERAL
· All standard safety procedures should be observed when working on electrically powered
equipment.
· Proper care should be taken when connecting or disconnecting the power source.
· When connected to a power source, un-insulated, dangerous voltage is present within the Detector's
electronics enclosure which may constitute a risk of electric shock.
· Do not allow moisture to collect in the electronics enclosure or near the power connections. Always
close the enclosure and secure the locking mechanism after working with the electronics.
· The user should not attempt to service the Detector. All servicing should be referred to certified
service personnel qualified to work on electrical equipment.

INSTALLATION

· Do not install this Detector near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
· Place the Detector in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

CONNECTIONS

· As standard, this Detector is set for connection to 115 VAC. If specifically requested, the Detector
can be set for 220 VAC. The Detector must be connected only as supplied.
· The power cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against it, paying particular attention to the point where it exists from the Detector.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Tectron detectors are custom fabricated to suit each user's particular application. Each detector system is
subjected to extensive testing both at the sub-assembly level and after final assembly to ensure compliance
with performance and electrical safety standards.

Standard Warranty (Please refer to full warranty information.)

Tectron new metal detectors are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for three years. This
warranty does not cover failures due to misuse, neglect, abuse, improper handling, alteration, improper
maintenance or accident, and Tectron shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damages from use, results of use or inability to use this product. Repairs by any other than Tectron authorized
service personnel will void this warranty.

Within the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced at Tectron's option, free of charge;
shipping costs will be paid by Tectron. Except as mentioned above, no other warranty, expressed or implied,
applies. If Modules are not covered by warranty as mentioned above, Dealer/User will be billed for the repair
and shipping. Non warranty repairs, Dealer/User must issue a PO # or Credit Card # prior to any repair.

Installation Assistance
Tectron detectors have been designed for installation by qualified personnel with detailed instructions
provided with each shipment. When required, a Tectron Field Engineer will supervise or check the
installation, activate the system and provide training on periodic adjustments and care of the Detector for user
maintenance personnel. Please contact Tectron for Field Service rates.

Technical/Application Assistance
Tectron welcomes your inquiries concerning metal detectors and their application, installation and servicing.
If technical or application assistance is needed, contact:

TECTRON ENGINEERING
Contact Information:

13913 Duval Road

Jacksonville, FL 32218

Phone: +1 (904) 394-0683 Facsimile: (904) 394-0691

Website: www.tectron.net

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Chapter

Description
1.1 General

T
he Model 8600 provides protection to downstream processing equipment by detecting the
presence of potentially damaging metal objects. It is specifically designed for use on
conveyor systems carrying materials which contain consolidated or fractured magnetic or
nonmagnetic ore, as well as ores ranging in electrical conductivity. The Detector will
discriminate between these conveyed materials and tramp metal of any type: ferrous, nonferrous,
magnetic or nonmagnetic.

The Detector makes use of the latest in solid state technology. The design includes a number of
innovative features: self-test circuits that monitor the performance of the detection circuitry using
light emitting diodes (L.E.D.'s) which indicate the status of the test circuits; wide programming
capability to custom tailor the Detector to suit specific application requirements; and solid state
relays to provide reliable arc-free switching.

1.2 Method of Operation

During normal operation, the transmitter coil is energized to produce a pulsed electromagnetic
signal. These signals produce a field that locally permeates the conveyed material. A piece of metal
entering this field absorbs energy emitted from the transmitter coil. The metal particle then releases
the energy and this change is detected by the receiver coil. This technique provides optimum
discrimination between tramp metal and the conveyed material; product effect is non-existent or
minimal.

Having detected metal by a waveform change, the signal generated is amplified and filtered. The
signal is then compared to a threshold determined by the size of metal that must be detected. When
the signal exceeds this threshold, the Detector, at the appropriate time, triggers solid state relays.
These solid state relays in turn switch the line voltage to the Detector's output alarm terminals.

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1.2 (continued)
Various combinations of alarm horns, belt stop relays, alarm beacons, etc., can then be activated by
the switched alarm outputs.

The Detector is influenced only by change. Therefore, stationary structural members, metal belt
cords, symmetrical idlers and other objects which do not represent a moving mass to the field are not
detected. Metal belt repair clips are passed by the unit with an optional clip detector sensor and
inhibitor circuit which is properly adjusted to the clip signal.

1.3 Physical Description

1.3.1 Main Control Enclosure
This enclosure houses and protects the Electronic and Interface Modules and also serves as a
junction box for conduit and cables running to and from the Detector. As standard, the Detector is
housed in a steel NEMA 4 enclosure. Other enclosures are available as options.

Visible and accessible on the front panel are: Power On/Off Switch, Green Power "On" Indicator
Lamp, Red Trip Indicator Lamp that lights when the unit has detected metal and a Reset Button. See
Figure 1.

Type: JIC NEMA

Size: 16" x 14" x 6"
Weight: 33 Lbs. (Includes All Electronic

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PAR TS LIST
ITM QTY DESCRIPTION

1 P-5 15-1 G POWER "ON " IN DICATOR (GREEN ) L AMP

2 P-5 15-1 R TRIP IN DICATOR (R ED ) LAMP

3 P-5 11-1 ON/OFF SWITCH (LE VER HAN DL E)

4 P-5 12-1 RE SET PU SHBU TTON

14 .25 .31 D ., 4 HOL ES

(36 2) (8)
12
(30 5) 6
(15 2)

OFF ON RE SET
4

3
16 .75 16 .25
(45 1) (41 3)

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1.3.2 Electronic/ Interface Modules

All the electronics and controls for the Detector are contained in two modules, the Interface Module
and the Electronic Module shown in Figure 2. The Electronic Module houses the electronic circuitry
and components associated with metal signal processing and analysis. Visible on the front panel of
the Electronic Module are the “Metal Sensitivity” control knob, “Clip Override” control knob and
L.E.D. status indicators used to monitor the status of the Detector's self-test circuits. By removing the
front cover of the module, all of the electronics are exposed for calibration and troubleshooting. All
connections for the Electronic Module are made through a 36-pin connector located along the bottom
edge of the modules.

The Interface Module interconnects all external signals and power to the Electronic Module. This
module houses the power transformer; solid state relays and interface circuit board. Visible on the
face of the Interface Module are system fuses and two terminal blocks for external wiring; all are
clearly identified.

The right terminal block, a 13-pin, 3/8" center screw type, connects the Detector's external
transducers and signals. The left terminal block, a 7-pin, 7/16" center screw type, is used for all
connections handling the A.C. line voltage.

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 ELECTRONIC MODULE Figure 2
Size: 10.5” x 8” x 1.5”
Weight: 2.5 Lbs.

S Power Supply 6
5 4

3
7
T
2

2
Metal Signal
A

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9
T
0
10
3

U Self-Test Metal Detector Metal Sensitivity

S
4

Self-Test Electronic Module

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N Self-Test
D
6

I Self-Test
C 6
5 4
7

A Clip Timer

3
7
8

2
T
8

1
9
O Timed Output 10
0

R Clip Override
9

S Direct Output

Serial Number:

INTERFACE MODULE
Size: 11” x 2.5” x 4”
Weight: 4.75Lbs.

SERIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWING CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TIMED DIRECT RESET LINE AWAY DETECT OR TRANSMIT TER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (- ) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP YEL SHLD YEL SHLD
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RE D WHT BLK BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

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1.3.3 Search Coil Assembly

The Search Coil Assembly includes receiver and transmitter antennas, mounting frame and
interconnecting cables. Each assembly is custom designed to suit its particular application.
Please refer to the Frame Assembly Diagram, Figure 4.

Receiver Coil
The receiver coil is typically located under the conveyed material within 2” of the loaded
conveyor belt.

Transmitter Coil
The transmitter coil is located opposite and parallel to the receiver coil. The distance
between the transmitter and receiver (aperture) is typically 4” greater than the maximum
burden depth of the processed material.

Mounting Frame
The mounting frame supports the antennas on trough and slider bed conveyors. Special
designs are available to accommodate other types of material handling systems. The swing-
away assembly, shown in Figure 3, protects the transmitter from oversized conveyed
materials.

Interconnecting Cables
Shielded cables connect the receiver and transmitter to the Main Control Enclosure. 25’ of
cable between the frame assembly and control unit is supplied as standard. Optimum
performance is assured with cable lengths of 25’ or under. However, lengths of up to 100’
are acceptable where detector sensitivity requirements are minimal.

1.3.4 Clip Detector (if applicable)

The clip detector consists of a compact sensor head and mounting bracket. The clip detector
senses the proximity of repair clips as they pass over the sensor's head. Once the clips are
detected, the Metal Detector is desensitized, but not disabled. Any large piece of metal
riding on the clips will still trigger the Detector.
Figure 3

Green LED for power on

Yellow LED for metal detect

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 Figure 4
Swing-Away Frame Assembly

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 2
Chapter

Installation
PLEASE READ THROUGH COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING WORK!

2.1 Unpacking

U pon receipt of the crate(s) containing the Metal Detector System, inspect the contents for
physical damage and missing parts. If anything is broken or missing, please contact the
carrier and notify the supplier immediately.

2.2 Site Selection & Preparation

While each application is unique, the guidelines listed below apply to most installations.
Specific information concerning your installation can be found in the Frame Assembly and
Control Connection Diagrams. Follow the steps listed below to choose the best location for
the detector:

2.2.1 Choose a location for the detector so the material handling system has ample time to
react to tramp metal. Locate the detector far enough in advance of the head pulley so the belt
can come to a stop before the metal falls off the end of the belt. If a diverter is used, consider
the reaction time of the system and speed of the conveyor belt.

2.2.2 Select a site with minimum vibration. High vibration areas may degrade detector
sensitivity and shorten component life.

2.2.3 Locate the Search Coil Assembly away from sources of airborne electrical interference
emitted from variable-speed drives, large motors, ballasts, FM radios, induction furnaces and
other radio frequency (RF) sources. Because RF energy travels along a straight line (line-of-
sight), position the receiver coil or relocate RF sources so they are out of the direct line-of-
sight with the top and bottom of the receiver coil. Cables carrying high voltage or varying
loads must be enclosed in steel conduit, grounded at both ends and located at least 4' from the
detector antennas.

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2.2.4 Position the entire search coil assembly so that the bottom of the coil (usually the
receiver) is equally spaced between the two adjacent idler rollers. Center the receiver coil. Do
not center the 2” x 2” uprights.
Figure 5
48

24 24

2.2.5 The magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil induces eddy currents in nearby
metal cross bracing, stairways, handrails and pipes. These eddy currents may cause false
tripping if the current path intermittently makes contact. Eddy current loops can be broken by
cutting the conductive paths in these structures. Use non-metallic hardware as required to
restore structural support. If conveyor idlers are used in your application, the idlers adjacent to
the Search Coil Assembly may require modification or isolation to break eddy current loops.
Refer to the Conveyor Idler Modification Diagram for details.

2.2.6 If the Search Coil Assembly is located where a metal skirt passes through the coils, it
must be replaced with a five-foot section of non-metallic material (i.e., wood or plastic).

2.2.7 Remove metallic decking, skirt boards, cross bracing and return idlers below and
within 3' of the center line of the receiver coil (upstream and downstream). Relocate or tightly
secure moving or vibrating pieces of metal such as cables, conduit and piping within 36" of
the Search Coil Assembly.

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 Figure 6

Isolation Kit

1--- 48" (12192mm) x 5/8" (15.89mm) Fiber Allthread Rod

8 --- 4 x 4 x .25
(101.6mm x 101.6mm x 6.36mm)
FRP Flat Plate 16 ---OD 1(25.4mm) x ID 5/8 (15.89mm) Flat Washers

16 --- 5/8 (15.89mm) Nuts

Isolation Kit contains 8 4”x4” FRP plates, 16 1” dia flat washers, 16 5/8” nuts and 1 48” long 5/8”
threaded rod. Note: When isolation kit ordered by its self the threaded rod may be precut into 4
pieces to aid in packaging. Iso Kits supplied with unit orders do not have the threaded rod pre cut.

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PARTS LIST
DETECTOR AN TENNAS
ITM QTY DESCR IPTI ON

1 4' THREA DED STO CK , FI BE RGLAS S 5/8 - 11 UNC

2 16 HEX NUT, CA RB ON S TE EL, 5/ 8 - 11 UNC

3 16 FLA T WAS HER, CARB ON S TEE L, 5/8

4 4 IS OLA TIO N PA D, FIB E RGLA S S - 4 x 12 x 1/4 INCH THK

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Remove the adjacent idler on either side of the detector installation location.
2. Position 4 isolation pads under idler feet (two on each side) so they are
centered on the idler foot hole, drill a holes into the four isolation plates. It
may be necessary to enlarge the holes in the idler feet and conveyor frame
to accept the 5/8" threaded rod.
3. Cut the threaded rod into 8, 6" long sections.
4. Re-mount the idlers onto the frame so that the isolation plates are in between
the idlers mounting foot and the conveyor frame. Secure the idlers with the EXISTING CONVEYOR
FRAME
threaded studs, washers, and nuts. When completed, the idler will be
electrically isolated from the conveyor frame.
NOTE:
Use caution not to excessively torque the nuts onto the thr eaded fiberglass studs. JO M ODEL

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1. NO METAL DECKING, CROSSBRACING, OR RETURN IDLERS BELOW OR DRAWN Jules 06 /1 3/20 07 IDLER MODIFICATION DETAILS
BETWEEN IDLERS ADJACENT TO RECEIVER ANTENNA. APPR

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UNL ESS O THERW ISE NOT ED C
Figure 7

ALL DIM ENSI ONS ARE IN INCHES REV DATE

1/11/2011 110-002
2.3 Mounting – Search Coil Assembly
Note the material flow direction arrows, match marks and other identification on the Detector
components before beginning work. Please refer to the Frame Assembly Diagram Figure 12
for installation.

2.3.1 Assemble the top crossbar to the vertical upright supports using four 3/8" x 1" bolts
with washers (provided). Be sure the crossbar is located on the upstream side of the upright
supports and the base of the metal mounting feet angles point in toward the belt.

2.3.2 Assemble the top transmitter coil (with swing-away brackets attached) to the upright
supports. The height of the transmitter coil should be as low as possible without being hit by
overburden. The nominal height for the transmitter coil is indicated by dimension "S" on the
Frame Assembly Diagram. Use two 31/2" bolts with washers (provided). Each of the two
bolts contains four flat washers and two nuts. Make sure two washers are located between the
swing-away bracket and upright support to insure proper spacing and freedom of movement.
The remaining washers are located at the end of each bolt. Hand tighten each bolt with a nut
until light drag is exerted on the swing-away bracket. Tighten the second nut against the first
nut to serve as a jam nut. Verify that the swing-away brackets are free to move.
CAUTION: If the swing-away assembly is not free to move, damage to the transmitter coil
may result if hit by overburden.

2.3.3 Position the upright assembly onto the conveyor frame with the arrow on the
transmitter coil pointing in the direction of belt flow.

2.3.4 Assemble the receiver coil (mounting brackets attached) to the upright supports using
four 3/8" x 31/2" bolts with washers (provided). Position the height of the receiver to allow
for 1” distance between the bottom of the belt and the top of the receiver antenna at maximum
belt load. Bolt the brackets into place with the nuts and washers facing in toward the belt.

2.3.5 Verify that the search coil assembly is square and all bolts installed are properly
tightened.

2.3.6 Position the entire search coil assembly so the bottom receiver coil is equally spaced
from the idler rollers on either side.

2.3.7 Weld or bolt the metal support feet to the conveyor frame. Be sure unwanted twists and
torques in the frame assembly are corrected before you weld. A twist in the frame may cause
the swing-away bracket to pull away from the upright support. This may cause the transmitter
coil to bounce from vibration while in operation.

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2.4 Mounting – Main Control Enclosure
After installing the Search Coil Assembly, select a place to mount the Main Control Enclosure
for ease of operation. Avoid high vibration areas. Note the length of interconnecting cables
and the location of the connectors on the coil. Locate the Control Enclosure on the same side
of the conveyor frame as the connectors for ease in routing the cables.

2.4.1 The Enclosure should be positioned so the front panel hinge is on the left side and the
indicators are on top.

2.4.2 Fabricate and install a sun/rain shade for added protection over the Enclosure if it is
mounted outdoors. Do not obstruct the natural airflow around the Enclosure.

2.4.3 Familiarize yourself with the type of electrical connections required for this installation
and any safety precautions before proceeding. Please refer to the Control Connection Diagram
for information about connections and color code hook-up.

2.4.4 Use an electrician's conduit punch or drill to make either 1/2" or 3/4" conduit entries on
the bottom of the Enclosure. The Control Connection Diagram shows where to position each
entry. Remember to remove all metal shavings when you are finished. Use caution to not
damage the electronics and to ensure that no metal particles enter the electronics. Do not run
metal conduit along the sides or near the Search Coil Assembly.

2.4.5 Transmitter and receiver cables should be routed in conduit. Do not run any power
wiring in the same conduit or near the transmitter and receiver cables.

2.4.6 All line voltage connections terminate at TB2. Install line voltage cables between
devices controlled by the Detector including diverters, auxiliary relays, marking devices,
alarm horns or motor control equipment and TB2 in the Main Control Enclosure. The direct or
timed outputs should not be connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or other
low voltage computer interface equipment that may require dry contact closures. The direct
and timed output contacts are typically programmed as normally "OFF" at the Factory. They
may be set to normally "ON" if required. Refer to the System Programming Section for
details.

2.4.7 Connect a 115/220 VAC (50/60 Hz), single phase power line with at least 10 amp
capacity to TB2. Make sure to connect an electrical ground to terminal #3. The power should
be the "cleanest" available and free of significant voltage variations or spikes. Do not connect
the Detector to a line which is used for operation of motors or motor controls. Proceed with
the Start-Up & Calibration Section before applying power.

CAUTION: The Interface Module is preset at the Factory for 115 or 220 volt (±10%),
50/60 Hz, single phase operation. If the voltage source is different, contact the Factory for
instructions to select the proper voltage source.

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2.5 Swing-Away Switch (if applicable)
The Swing-Away Cutout Switch (Optional) is a pre-wired switch mounted on the swing-away
bracket. Its purpose is to prevent the Metal Detector from tripping when the transmitter coil is hit
by an overburden of material. Route the free end of this cable in the same conduit as the transmitter
cable to the Main Control Enclosure. Refer to Appendix A Control Connection Diagram for
hookup.

Swing-Away Switch in NEMA 4 Housing Figure 8

2.6 Clip Detector (if applicable)

Install the clip detector unit as follows:

2.6.1 Refer to Control Connection Diagram (Appendix A) and Figure 9 for positioning. If
there are idlers adjacent to the search coils, position the Clip Detector Sensor approximately
1" to 3" upstream of the nearest upstream idler before the Search Coil Assembly. For slider
bed type conveyors, position the Clip Detector Sensor approximately (but no closer than) 2’
from the center line of the receiver coil on the upstream side of the Search Coil Assembly.
The flat face of the Clip Detector should be facing toward the belt with approximately ½” to
1” of clearance. This clearance must be maintained in order to assure proper operation.
The Clip Detector should be a few inches from the edge of the belt. Do not mount the Sensor
too far from the edge, as tramp metal lying close to the belt may trigger the sensor and pass
through the search coils as a repair splice.

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 Figure 9

Angle swivel bracke t to match

tr ough ang le a nd keep flat pa rt of
sensor p arallel t o the be lt, a bout 1"
awa y from th e belt. Position 4"
below e dge of b elt.

Con veyor Belt

We ld cli p de tec to r mo un tin g ba se

Con vory Frame su pp or t tub e to c on vey or fra me.

2.6.2 With the Clip Detector Sensor in the proper position below the belt, weld the 3/4"
support pipe (provided) to the conveyor frame. The pipe may be cut to the proper size for an
easier fit. The multi-axis swivel joint will provide adequate movement for proper adjustment.

2.6.3 It is recommended that the Clip Detector cable running to the Main Control Enclosure
be installed in conduit. The same conduit that houses the transmitter coil cable may be used.

2.6.4 Feed the Clip Detector cable into the conduit from the Clip Detector end to the Main
Control Enclosure.

2.6.5 Cut off excess cable. Connect wires to terminal block (TB1) using the supplied spade
lugs. Refer to the Control Connection Diagram for color code hook-up. Be certain all wires
are attached securely and connected to their proper terminals.

2.6.6 When metal repair clips are used, two or more clips close together must pass directly
over the Clip Detector Sensor in order to activate it, refer to Figure 11. If a small patch of
repair clips are used on the belt, which would not pass directly over the Clip Detector,
reference clips are required. Reference clips are made by installing two or more clips which
will pass directly over the Clip Detector to trip it when a small patch passes by. Numerous
repair and reference clips on the belt will degrade the Detector's performance because it will
frequently be in a desensitized mode.

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 Figure 11

Longer repairs will need longer clip time

to allow end of repair to pass without
tripping the detector.

BELT Reference Clips

DIRECTION

Conveyor Belt

Leading edge
of repair clips

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 2.7 Marking Device (if applicable)
The Marking Device is a pressurized, solenoid activated liquid spray system which pinpoints the
location of tramp metal to eliminate costly search and down time.

2.7.1 Specifications
Tank Pressure Rating: 50 psig (maximum working pressure)
Tank Capacity: 2.5 Gallons (liquid)
Operational Voltage: 115/220 VAC (50/60 Hz), 15 Watts
Air: Plant air or any source of 100 to 200 psig inert gas

Figure 12

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SCALE DATE PROJECT TITLE
L OCATE D OWN STRE AM OF
D ETEC TOR RE F: FR AME AS SY D WG DRAWN JULES MARKI NG DEVICE AND
1/5/2009
APPR DYE RESERVOI R
MATERIAL DWG NO
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED REV
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NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES REV D ATE
6/4/2009 112-002

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2.7.2 Installation Instructions

2.7.2.1 Refer to the Frame Assembly Drawing for layout of the Marking Device on the belt
Figure 13.

2.7.2.2 Position the solenoid support upright and cross arm as shown. Distance from the coils
should be 3' to 6'. Clamp in place temporarily.

2.7.2.3 Position the support bracket of the solenoid spray valve so that the nozzle is pointed
directly on the center of the conveyor belt. The nozzle may be positioned as shown or on the
opposite side of the arm. Bolt the bottom of the support frame to the conveyor frame.

2.7.2.4 The solenoid control cable is connected to the Interface Module Timed Output
(Terminal TB2, Pins 4 & 5). Route the cable accordingly.

2.7.2.5 Connect the hose between the tank outlet and the solenoid valve.

2.7.2.6 Connect the facility air source to the tank regulator inlet. Be sure the facility air
source is shut off and no pressure is in the tank.

2.7.2.7 Remove the top of the spray tank.

2.7.2.8 The spray solution is supplied by the User. The recommended mixture is five (5)
fluid ounces of colorant, Chrome Yellow (or other contrasting color) manufactured by
Tenneco Chemical (or equivalent) mixed with a two (2) gallon solution of water and
antifreeze appropriate for local climate conditions (minimum of 25% antifreeze). DO NOT
USE PAINT. Paint will clog the spray valve.

2.7.2.9 Mix the solution and pour it into the holding tank. Replace the cap.

2.7.2.10 Verify that the pressure regulator valve is closed prior to turning on the facility air.

2.7.2.11 Apply the facility air and adjust the pressure regulator between 60 and 100 psig, as
noted on the pressure gauge on top of the holding tank.

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 119-001

(4 ) BOLT, 3/8 - 1 6 X 1 C.S. (2 ) UPR IGHT, 2 in. SQ TUBE FR P

(4 ) NU T, 3 /8 - 16 C.S.
(8 ) WASH ER , FL AT, 3/8 i n. C.S.
W
(2 ) BOLT, 3/8 - 1 6 X 3 .5 C .S . C ROSS B AR , 3 i n. C C HA NN EL FR P
(4 ) NU T, 3 /8 - 16 C.S.
(8 ) WASH ER , FL AT, 3/8 i n. C.S.

SW IN G AWAY A SSY - 9 i n. R ADIU S

TR ANS MITTER AN TEN NA
1 x 6 xW
(4 ) BOLT, 1/4 - 2 0 X 2 C.S.
(4 ) NU T, 1 /4 - 20 C.S. A
(4 ) WASH ER , FL AT, 1/4 i n. C.S.
(4 ) WASH ER , FEN D ER, 1 /4 in . C .S. H

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AD JU STABL E H EIGHT RE CEIV ER
1 -1/2 i n. INC RE MEN TS S
R ECE IV ER AN TEN NA
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1 x 1 3 x (W- 5) W
(4 ) BOLT, 1/4 - 2 0 X 2 C.S.
(4 ) NU T, 1 /4 - 20
(4 ) WASH ER , FL AT, 1/4 i n.
(4 ) WASH ER , FEN D ER, 1 /4 in .
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(2 )MOU NTING FOOT
A 9
2 i n. RT AN GL E CAR BON STL
(6 ) BOLT, 3/8 - 1 6 X 3 C.S.
(2 ) BOLT, 3/8 - 1 6 X 3 .5 C .S .
(8 ) NU T, 3 /8 - 16 C.S.
(8 ) WASH ER , FL AT, 3/8 i n. C.S.
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MARKING DEVICE
DYE RESERVOIR
REF DWG 112-002 BEL T LE FT HA ND S HO WN
(IF APPLICABLE) DIR ECTION RIGHT HAND OPP OSI TE
ELECTRONICS
ENCLOSURE
16 H X 14 X 6.D

9 .R EC OMMEN D ID LER SPA CING 4 8 in ch MINIMU M.

8 .C US TOMER TO PR OVIDE S UP PORT STR UC TUR E AN D SH IM AS N ECE SSAR Y TO PROV ID E PR OPER BEL T
C LE AR ANC E.
7 .R EL OCATE A DJA CEN T ID L ERS TO D IM EN SION SPE CIFIED WITH TEC TRON ISOLA TION KIT( IF APP LIC ABL E).
C USTOMER CON VEYOR FR AME
6 .R EPL AC E AN Y METAL LIC S KIRTIN G, H OOD OR C OVER 3 0 i nch e s (1M) B OTH SIDE S OF D ETEC TOR C ENTE RL IN E
W ITH NON -META LL IC MATER IAL.
METAL D ETECTOR
5 .R EMOV E ANY M ETAL D EC KING, CR OSS BR AC ING, AN D RE TUR N IDLER S BEL OW OR BE TWEEN ID L ERS A DJA CEN T
TO AN TEN NAS . R EPL AC E WITH NON -ME TALL IC STR UC TUR E AS N EED ED .
MARKING DEVICE
4 .D ISCON N ECT L IN E POWE R GR OUN D (TB2 -3) A ND R EC EIVER CON NE CTION AT TER MINA L BL OCK B EFORE 7 ISOLATION KIT
REF DWG 112-002 REF DWG 110- 002
A RC W EL DING WITH IN 10 0 FT (30 M).
3 .IF EXPE RIEN CIN G A IR -BOR NE OR EL ECTR ICAL INTER FER ENC E, ELECTR ICAL L Y GR OU ND C ON VEYOR A T
BOLT TO FRAME
TH E HE AD AN D TA IL .
2 .S UGGES TE D L OCATION OF META L D ETEC TOR : 1) IN L OW VIBRA TION ARE A, 2) AS FAR AWAY A S POSSIBL E
FR OM EL ECTR ICAL AN D AIR -BORN E INTER FER EN CE I.E., R AD IO XM TRS, VAR IABL E SPE ED D RIVE S
JO MODEL
Figure 13

A ND C ON TR OLLER S.
1 .A LL OW AT LEA ST 6FT(2 M) DISTA NC E BETWE EN D ETEC TOR POWE R AN D SIGN AL L INES ,P LA NT CON DU IT, SCALE DATE PROJECT TITLE
C ABL E AN D PIPIN G R U NS. DRAWN FRAME ASSY, MODEL 50 & 8600
Ju le s 6/12/07
APPR STD SWI NG AWAY
MATERIA L UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED REV DWG NO
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
REV DATE 119-001
NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
2.7.3 Calibration of Marking Device

2.7.3.1 Refer to Section 4.5 and 4.6 to set the desired timing for marking a predetermined
location.

2.7.3.2 Using a sample piece of tramp metal, with the belt operating at normal load, adjust
the Marking Device timing by trial and error.

2.8 Flag Drop Marker (if applicable)

The Flag Drop Marker is device which drops a tag or flag onto the belt which pinpoints the
location of tramp metal to eliminate costly search and down time.

2.8.1 Specifications
Plastic NEMA 4X box which holds the electronics and flag
One set of 3 flags
Operational Voltage: 115/220 VAC (50/60 Hz), 15 Watts

2.8.2 Installation Instructions

2.8.2.1 Refer to the Figures 14 for mounting and Figure 15 for positioning of the Flag Marking
Device.

2.8.2.2 Attach the upright support to the upright. Position the frame upright in front of the first
down stream idler roller. Lay the upright support on the top of the C channel and adjust the upright
so that it is straight up and down. Clamp in place now drill the a hole in the side of the C channel
to secure the bottom of the upright and drill a couple of holes through the upright support and top
of C channel and secure the support to the conveyor C channel.

2.8.2.3 Attach the frame cross bar with gusset to the upright.

2.8.2.4 Mount the NEMA box to the cross bar. Position the box on the cross bar so that the flag
will drop on the product where the edge of the product touches the belt, (if the product comes to the
edge of the belt then position the box so the flag is far enough in so that the flag does not fall off of
the belt).

2.8.2.5 Route the power cord across the cross bar and down the upright, secure cord with ty-raps.
Make connections to the Metal Detector electronics Ref Appendix A Figure A12.

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N OTE : FL AG MAR KER UP RIGHT MU ST BE

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Mounting of the flag drop marker

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8

U PRIGH T S UP PORT

INSTALLATION:
1. Attach the Upright Support 8 to Upright 4 .
2. Place Upright and Support on conveyor frame.
3. Adjust Upright so it is vertical. Allow the Support
to pivot so it is laying flat on top of the conveyor frame.
4. Temporarily clap the Support to the conveyor frame.
5. Us the holes in the Upright and Support as drill hole templates.
Drill holes in the conveyor frame and using supplied bolts, washer and nuts
Figure 14

secure the assembly.

6. Mount the Cross bar 5 to the Upright.
7. Mount the Enclosure Back plate 9 to the Cross bar.
8. Mount the Carlon Enclosure to the Enclosure Back plate.
9. Rout control cable through the cross bar square tube and through the upright square tube
to the Electronics Enclosure.
Positioning the flag marker Figure 15

20"
Flag Drop Marker

2.8.3 Calibration of Flag Drop Marker

2.8.3.1 Refer to Section 4.5 and 4.6 to set the desired timing for marking a predetermined
location.

2.8.3.2 Using a sample piece of tramp metal, with the belt operating at normal load, adjust
the Marking Device timing by trial and error.

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 3
Chapter

Start-up & Calibration

3.1 Start-up

B efore turning on the system, locate the switches and lights on the door panel and the
controls inside the cabinet.

3.1.1 The power switch is located on the lower left-hand corner of the door panel. Place it
on the “ON” position. The green “ON” indicator should light at this time.

3.1.2 If the green “ON” does not come on, return the power switch to the “OFF” position and
inspect the light bulb and fuses; also check the power and wiring for proper connections.

3.1.3 Approximately 5 seconds after power "ON", the No. 1 status indicator (power supply)
located on the front panel of the Electronic Module will light (reference Figure 2). This
indicates that the power supply is fully operational and all the electronics are enabled.

3.1.4 If the power supply L.E.D. status indicator or the "ON" indicator does not light, refer to
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting Flow Diagram #1 for instructions. Until the power supply L.E.D.
is lit, calibration of the unit cannot begin.

3.2 Main Detector Unit – Metal Sensitivity Calibration

Before proceeding with the calibration procedure, obtain two samples of tramp metal to be used:
one piece should be larger than the minimum size to be detected and the other smaller. These
samples will be used to calibrate the Detector and should represent the type of material most likely
found in the conveyed material. The clip timer, L.E.D. No. 7, cannot be lit during calibration. This
results in erroneous data. Calibration adjustments are to be performed using the controls on the
Electronic Module in the following manner:

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3.2.1 Set the “Metal Sensitivity” control knob, located on the front panel of the Electronic
Module, to the middle of the dial (reading of 5).

3.2.2 The Detector discriminates between interference and a signal given off by tramp metal.
The tramp metal must enter the sensing coil at the direction and speed of normal belt flow,
before the Detector will alarm. However, the "Metal Signal", L.E.D. No. 2, will light anytime
moving metal is in the sensing field. When calibrating the system, be careful not to introduce
extraneous metal into the field in the form of rings, belt buckles, keys, steel-toed shoes, etc.
When calibrating the system, it is best to set the metal to be detected on a cardboard box (with
no staples) at the appropriate height and pass at the speed and direction of belt flow.

3.2.3 Pass the larger sample piece of metal between the coils at the height of the average
burden and at a speed comparable to belt travel. If the Detector does not trip on the sample,
turn the "Metal Sensitivity" control knob to a higher sensitivity (in direction of ascending
numbers), so the Detector will trip just as the metal is passed above the coils.

In the event that the unit doesn't trip with the "Metal Sensitivity" control knob on 10, check to
see if the metal signal L.E.D. No. 2 lights as the metal is passed through the field. If the
L.E.D. does not light as the tramp metal is passed through the field, additional sensitivity may
be required. In this case, please refer to Section 4.2. If the L.E.D. does light and the unit won’t
trip, refer to Troubleshooting Flow Diagram #1

3.2.4 Pass the smaller sample piece of metal between the coils in the same manner as the
larger piece. The unit should not trip when the small piece of metal passes between the coils.
If the unit does trip, adjust the “Metal Sensitivity” control knob until it does not trip on the
metal.

3.2.5 Repeat step 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 until the system accepts the larger piece of metal and
rejects the smaller. When the final setting is determined, note the number on the control knob
for future reference. If this number is greater than 8, increase the gain of the Detector as
described in section 4.2 and repeat steps 3.2.3 and 3.2.4.

3.3 Main Detector Unit – Clip Detector Calibration (if applicable)

3.3.1 Turn the "Clip Override" control knob fully clockwise to position 10 on the dial. This
knob is located on the front panel of the Electronic Module as shown in Figure 2.

3.3.2 Observe the reference clips to see if they are passing within 1" of the Clip Sensor Head
when the belt is empty. Adjust the Clip Detector if it is not within this distance making sure
that the clips or the belt do not hit the Clip Detector Sensor Head when the belt is fully loaded.
If the clip is located properly, the Clip Timer, status indicator No. 7, located on the Electronic
Module will light for approximately 1 second each time the clips pass over the Clip Detector
Head. NOTE: If the Clip Detector is spaced more than 1” from the passing clips, erratic
performance may occur.

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3.3.3 If the Detector is tripping on the clips with a "Clip Override" setting of 10, refer to
Section 4.3, Clip Gain.

3.3.4 Gradually turn the clip control knob counterclockwise to a lower setting until the unit
trips on the largest set of repair clips on the belt.

3.3.5 Turn the clip control knob clockwise one number higher as a safety factor.
NOTE: This setting should be periodically checked to compensate for shifting of the conveyor
belt. Turn the control knob to a “0” setting if the clip detector is not used.

3.4 Operation
The Detector may be programmed to operate in a manual or an automatic reset mode; the standard
mode of operation is manual reset.

3.4.1 Manual Reset

In the manual reset mode, once the unit has tripped, the Detector's Direct Output provides a
continuous alarm indication to alert the operator of detected metal and/or to stop the belt. To
reset the unit, the reset button located on the front panel must be manually depressed.

3.4.2 Automatic Reset

The Detector may be converted to an "Automatic Reset Mode". In this mode the Detector will
momentarily signal when tripped then self-reset according to the placement of the
programming switches. For complete programming instructions, refer to Section 4.8.

3.4.3 Remote Reset

Provisions have been made to externally reset the Detector from a remote location. Wire a
normally open set of contacts across the remote reset terminals TB1 pins 1 & 2 located on the
Interface Module. Upon closure of the contacts, the unit will reset.

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3.5 Excessive Electrical Interference
The Metal Detector has a unique circuit that distinguishes electrical noise from a legitimate
metal signal. When this circuitry "sees" interference that lasts longer than .1 second or that
interferes more than 25% of the time, the Detector will turn off L.E.D. status indicator No. 4
each time the interference occurs. In addition, the incoming "noisy" signals are blocked from
downstream circuitry to reduce the chance of any false tripping.

If an excessive amount of electrical interference occurs, the source of the interference must be
found and corrected. Excessive interference will reduce the Detector's sensitivity and may
false trigger the system. Such interference problems are usually associated with motor phase
to ground shorts, severely arcing brushes on motors, poor ground conditions, etc.

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 4
Chapter

System Programming
4.1 General

T he Detector provides a wide range of programming capability. The Detector can be

individually tailored to the customer's specific requirements; taking into account the
type and size of metal to be detected, the type of material being conveyed and the
mode and combination of alarm signals required. Refer to Programming Controls Summary
for an overview of switch functions Table 6 and Programming Controls & Test Point
Locations Figure 16 for component locations.

4.1.1 Removing/Replacing Cover

To program the Electronic Module, the cover must be removed. Remove the control knobs
with the 1/16" Allen wrench (provided). Unscrew the six screws securing the cover with the
5/64" Allen wrench (provided).

When replacing the cover, it is essential to re-index the control knobs. Before tightening the
set screw, line it up with the flat of the shaft. The knob, when properly indexed, will indicate
10 in a full clockwise position and 0 in a full counterclockwise position.

4.2 Metal Gain

When a piece of tramp metal passes over the search coils, a change in the received signal
occurs. This change is extremely small and must be amplified to produce a suitable signal to
trigger the relay driver circuitry.

The amount of gain required in the receiver circuitry depends on the following factors:

• Coil Length
• Coil Aperture
• Belt Speed
• Type of Metal to be Detected
• Size, Shape and Orientation of the Metal to the Search Coil

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4.2 (continued)
The internal gain of the Detector is adjusted by a rotary switch, S4, located inside the
Electronic Module (refer to Figure 13 Programming and Test Point Locations). Each step in
gain represents an increase over the last step. Ideally, the gain is adjusted to pick up the
desired piece of tramp metal with the "Metal
Sensitivity" control knob located on the outside of the Electronic Module set to 5.

If the gain must be changed, use a sample of tramp metal the same size as the piece to be
detected and follow the procedures listed below:

4.2.1 Remove the control knobs and cover of the Electronic Module as indicated in Section
4.1.1.

4.2.2 Set the “Metal Sensitivity: control knob (R56) to its rotational midpoint (if the cover
was not removed, the “Metal Sensitivity” would be 5)

4.2.3 Check that the clip timer, status indicator No. 7, is not lit during any portion of this test.
If the clip timer is lit, the data will be incorrect.

4.2.4 Pass the sample piece of tramp metal completely through the coils at a height midway
between the transmitter and receiver coils and at a speed near that of the conveyed material
under normal operating conditions. Increase or decrease the gain of the system with the rotary
switch as needed until the Detector will trip just as the sample metal is passed between the
coils. The larger numbers on the gain setting switch correlate to a higher gain, the lowest gain
being 1 and the highest 0 (representing 10). If the unit never trips, refer to Troubleshooting
Flow Diagram #1, page 37.

4.2.5 If all other functions are properly programmed, replace the cover and knobs. Re-index
the control knobs as indicated in Section 4.1.1.

4.2.6 Recalibrate the "Metal Sensitivity" control knob as instructed in Section 3.2.

4.3 Clip Gain

When belt repair clips are used on a conveyor belt, the repair clips represent a stronger metal
signal than the tramp metal. In this situation, it is necessary to reduce the gain of the system to
allow the clips to pass. Rotary Switch S5, shown in Figure 15, establishes the gain whenever
the clip detector circuit is energized. In the event that Switch S5 is set higher than S4, the
system will choose the smaller gain setting of the two for the clip gain.

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For calibration of the clip gain, follow these steps:

4.3.1 Run the belt at normal running speed and maximum belt load.

4.3.2 Verify that the clip timer, status indicator No. 7, lights each time a clip passes the
sensor head. If it does not, adjust the clip sensor head as described in Section 2.6.

4.3.3 Record the settings for the “Metal Sensitivity” control knob and the Clip Override
control knob. Adjust the “Clip Override” control knob, shown in Figure 2, to a setting of 5.

4.3.4 Remove the cover as described in Section 4.1.1 without changing the setting on the
“Clip Override” control knob.

4.3.5 Adjust the Clip Gain, Switch S5 shown in Figure 15, to the highest gain that does not
trip the Detector when the clips pass. If the unit continues tripping even at the minimum clip
gain of 1, the desensitized length of the belt may be too short. In other words, the system is
switched back to full sensitivity before the clips are completely out of the Detector's field. To
correct, increase the clip detector time delay as described in Section 4.4.

4.3.6 If all other functions are properly programmed, replace the cover as described in
Section 4.1.1. Return the controls to recorded settings.

4.3.7 Calibrate the “Clip Override” as described in Section 3.3. TABLE 1

Clip Time Delay
(Switch 6)
4.4 Clip Detector Time Delay Position Time
sec + - 20%
1 2 3 4
If the clip detector is used, the length of belt desensitized to permit the C C C C .10
clips to pass can be adjusted by properly programming the clip detector O C C C .14
time delay switches S6- 1, 2, 3 & 4. The locations of these switches are C O C C .28
shown in Figure 13. The range of delay times is from .10 seconds to 1.91 O O C C .40
C C O C .55
seconds as tabulated in Table 1. These switches are set at the factory
O C O C .63
according to available information but further fine tuning can be done on C O O C .77
site as needed. As long as the Detector is desensitized, the status indicator O O O C .91
No. 7, will remain lit. No. 7 light should turn on just before the upstream C C C O 1.08
idler roller and turn of just after the first downstream idler roller after the O C C O 1.15
metal detector antennas assembly. Keep clip time to a minimum. C O C O 1.28
O O C O 1.39
C C O O 1.50
O C O O 1.62
C O O O 1.80
O O O O 1.91
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4.5 Delay Before Alarm
The timed output alarm can be accurately programmed with a time delay before turn on.
This allows the conveyed material to travel for a programmed period before the timed output
alarm signal is energized. Typically this feature is used in conjunction with a marking device
or diverter gate to delay the system until the detected tramp metal has reached the auxiliary
equipment. Switches S2-1 through S2-5 control this time delay
TABLE 2
from .01 to 22.0 seconds. Refer to Table 2 for tabulation of the
S-2 Delay Before Alarm
delay time versus switch settings and Figure 15 for the switch
S-3 Time Alarm On
locations.
Position Time
4.6 Time Alarm On 1 2 3 4 5 sec + - 20%

C C C C O .01
O C C C O .14
The timed output can be accurately programmed to remain C O C C O .30
energized for a timed period once it is switched on. This feature can O O C C O .44
C C O C O .52
activate a diverter gate, sound an alarm for a given period, O C O C O .65
command a marking device to spray a given length of the belt, etc. C O O C O .81
Switches S3-1 through S3-5 control this time delay from .01 to 22.0 O O O C O .94
seconds. Refer to Table 2 for a tabulation of the delay time versus C C C O O 1.10
O C C O O 1.20
switch settings and Figure 15 for the switch locations. C O C O O 1.40
O O C O O 1.50
C C O O O 1.60
4.7 Standard or Fail – Safe Output O C O O O 1.70
C O O O O 1.90
Operation O O O O O 2.00
C C C C C .14
O C C C C 1.60
As standard, the alarm outputs of the Detector will energize when C O C C C 3.30
tramp metal is detected. In this mode, the solid state relay is O O C C C 4.90
programmed to operate in a Normally "OFF" condition. The C C O C C 5.70
O C O C C 7.10
outputs will not energize until metal is detected. C O O C C 8.90
O O O C C 10.00
Provisions have been made to program C C C O C 12.00
TABLE 3 O C C O C 13.00
Timed Output Reset the Detector to operate in a fail-safe C O C O C 15.00
(Switch S2 & S3) mode. In this mode, the outputs of the O O C O C 16.00
Position Detector are always energized and de- C C O O C 17.00
Contact O C O O C 19.00
6 Mode energize when tramp metal is detected C O O O C 21.00
C Normally ON or when power to the Detector is turned O O O O C 22.00
O Normally OFF off. In the fail-safe mode, the solid state
relay is programmed to operate in a
Normally “ON” condition.
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4.7 (continued)
Both outputs can be independently programmed. The direct output (status indicator No. 9) and
timed output (status indicator No. 8) will monitor the alarm's output condition. If the status
indicator is lit, its associated output is energized. Switch S2-6 controls the direct output and
S3-6, the timed output as shown in Table 3. To operate the solid state relay condition in a
Normally "OFF" condition, open the appropriate switch. Conversely, to operate the relay in a
Normally "ON" condition, close the switch.

4.8 Manual/Auto Resets

4.8.1 Manual Reset TABLE 4
Timed Output Reset
In the manual reset mode, once the unit has tripped, the Detector's Direct (Switch S3)
Output provides a continuous alarm indication to alert the operator of Position
Mode
detected metal and/or to stop the belt. To reset the unit, the reset button 7
located on the front panel must be manually depressed. C Manual Reset
O Automatic Reset
4.8.2 Automatic Reset

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The Detector may be converted to an "Automatic Reset Mode". In this mode,

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----- ---------OPEN----- ---------

The direct output can be programmed to automatically reset by shorting the remote reset
terminals TB1 pins 1 & 2, located on the front of the Interface Module. To "short", install a
jumper from pin 1 to pin 2, Appendix A Figure A17. Open Switch S2-7, Figure 15.

The operating mode of the timed output is governed by the position of Switch S3-7 as shown
in Table 4. With the switch in the open position, the timed output operates in the Automatic
Reset Mode. When the switch is closed, the timed output will follow the mode programmed
on the direct output.

TABLE 5
4.9 Reset Override Timed Output Reset
(Switch S2)

If required, the Detector can be programmed so the system is disabled during Position
Mode
7
the reset period. This means the Detector is prevented from tripping as long
C Manual Reset
as a reset signal is provided, either manually on the front panel or remotely
O Automatic Reset
through a set of external contacts.
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With S2-7 in the open position, the reset signal does not disable the Detector. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Closing S2-7 will program the Detector so it is disabled while a reset signal
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is applied. Refer to Table 5.

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4.10 Sampling
The Detector Sampling Mode is set at the factory to make the Detector sensitivity selective
between various materials as required for each particular application. Switches S1-1 through
S1-4 inclusive are preset and are not to be adjusted by the user.

4.11 Fine Frequency Setting

The Detector is calibrated to operate at an optimally selected transmitting frequency when
using a 50 or 60 Hz line frequency. This frequency can be fine-tuned over a 5% range by
adjusting potentiometer R96, shown in Figure 15. However, this is not usually necessary as all
units are calibrated at the factory prior to shipment.

The operating frequency of the Detector can best be measured at the zero gate test point "Z",
shown in Figure 15. The signal switches between 0V and +15V as referenced to 0V of the
system (Test Point 0V). If viewed on an oscilloscope, this signal would be high one pulse
width and low for seven.

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Permits fine adjustment of Detector's operating frequency.

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Programing Controls & Test Point Locations
Figure 16
 5
Chapter

Troubleshooting
5.1 Status Indicators

I n order to facilitate troubleshooting of the Detector, a number of self-test circuits have

been designed to monitor the condition of the detection circuitry. The results of these test
circuits are visible to the operator through L.E.D.'s on the front panel of the Electronic
Module (refer to Figure 2). These L.E.D.'s are referred to as Status Indicators. For a
description of all L.E.D. monitors and their normal operating condition, refer to the Status
Indicator Summary (Table 7) on the following page.

5.2 Troubleshooting Flow Diagrams

NOTE: Before working with Troubleshooting Diagrams, check all terminals, connectors and
cables for open circuits and correct as required.

To aid in troubleshooting the Detector, two easy to follow, step-by-step, flow diagrams were
designed. Troubleshooting Flow Diagram #1 deals with insufficient metal sensitivity. This
diagram is used if the unit detects metal, but is not sensitive enough for the required
application or if the Detector does not respond to metal at all.

Refer to Troubleshooting Flow Diagram #2, if the unit continually false trips (triggers with no
metal in the field).

5.3 Electronic Module Troubleshooting

In the event that the unit does not operate and the trouble has been traced to the Electronic
Module, the equipment may be sent back to the factory for repair. If the plant can not operate
with out a metal detector for the time it takes to repair the equipment then a replacement
module may be obtained, either purchase of a new module or a refurbished exchange module,
in either case the module can be shipped overnight, minimizing down time.

35
 * When programed to operate in a fail-safe mode (output normally "ON"), the LED's will be lit.
. . d e
de d e h
l t a m t
This kit contains all parts necessary for basic maintenance. The items included are as follows:

e r o n s c e
b e r . hzo t
i e h m f
I
t
s w o d s
i s u t a h
, er eg c
r e r
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n te
a r n i d t g u w l s
m p e v w h
t i
s c o c o p a e
; n s i
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p t
u d n m
l e e c o ee l
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i t
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a h r ap hs n d s o z
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s t
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t t s
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f vi M o i
l a e e
s a
a
r h ha
c os f c r l n e s
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i t f o
t a e r
Prior to shipment, a maintenance kit is packed in the Main Control Enclosure.

p i
l g i s aa n i
l o ce. d s g
t a w d t o e en e i s n
i
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t t t a t
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c i e o m u n e
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Electronic Module Status Indicator Summary

l
p l
l ae u e s dz i
t p o s
p i e ws ple l u i
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m e a nel rc
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t o i e r
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b
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c n e x nn d r
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c o c n m o
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f f o m t
c e c mp a i
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t
e u na gy p i p ss e h . a f
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d o f
l as i
s l s n e np
i h t e s
t . o r i t i R
TABLE 7

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t t n sua s i a l , g d
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a r l e a a ua a r a i v d e
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36
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d f p t r d i d ee i
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l U a
lon
a i F
mit N F N F F F
rnd F F F
o O O O O O O
No
C
(1) 1/16" Allen Key Wrench
(1) 5/64" Allen Key Wrench
y
5.4 Maintenance Kit

n l l
a
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u
t p g s s s s e u
a u i e e e e m O O
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i S S T T T T i t
f
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l t d c
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n e a e e e e p e e
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l m r
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d o M C i
T D

(1) 10 Amp Fuse

I P
(1) 1 Amp Fuse

(2) Spare Bulbs

.er
Db
. * *
Em 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
.
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 METAL REPLACE no DISCONNECT REFER TO CHECK CLIP
DETECT OR ELECTRONIC RECEIVER COIL. yes SECTION 3.5 DETECT OR
DOES NOT MODULE DOES STATUS IN MANUAL ON SENSOR AND MODEL 8600
DETECT INDICATOR NO.4 EXCESSIVE CABLE
METAL LIGHT UP? ELECTRICAL
TROUBLE SHOOTING
INTERFERENCE FLOW DIAGRAM #1
********
no no
INSUFFICIENT
no
IS STATUS ARE STAT US IS STATUS IS STATUS METAL SENSITIVITY
INDICATOR yes INDICATOR NOS yes INDICATOR INDICATOR yes REPLACE
NO. 1 LIT 3, 4, 5, 6 NO. 4 LIT NO. 7 LIT ELECTRONIC
ALL OF LIT ALL OF ALL OF ALL OF MODULE
THE TIME? THE TIME? THE TIME? THE TIME?
no yes

IS INPUT POWER IS STATUS DISCONNECT

TO METAL no LINE VOLTAGE INDICATOR yes CLIP
DETECTOR REGULAT OR NO. 7 LIT DETECT OR
ABOVE 100 (210) REQUIRED ALL OF CABLE F ROM
VAC? THE TIME? INTERFACE
yes no MODULE

IS GREEN DOES STATUS

no CHECK 10 AMP DOES STATUS
LIGHT ON INDICATOR NO.2

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FUSE, DOOR PLUG yes INDICATOR NO.9 no CONTACT
ENCLOSURE CONNECTION, FLASH WHEN
LIGHT WHEN FACTORY
LIT? POWER SWIT CH & MET AL IS PASSED
STAT US INDICAT OR FOR SERVICE
GREEN LIGHT THROUGH NO.2 LIGHTS?
yes SEARCH COILS?
no yes

IS 1 AMP FUSE
ON INTERFACE
yes REPLACE yes
MODULE 1 AMP FUSE
TRACE ANTENNA CONNECT
BLOWN? CABLE. ARE no
SET METAL CABLES TO
no REPLACE CABLES CONNECTED PROPER
SENSITIVIT Y RE-CALIBRATE TO PROPER
INTERFACE TERMINALS
CONTROL KNOB MET AL DET ECTOR TERMINALS?
MODULE
TO "0" SENSITIVITY
REPLACE CONTROL KNOB
ELECTRONIC
DOES METAL MODULE
DETECT OR HAVE
A SWING-AWAY no
CUTOUT yes yes
SWITCH? DOES STATUS
no IS THE MET AL
yes REDUCE INDICATOR NO.2 GAIN SWITCH S4 AT
IS STATUS DOES STATUS SEARCH COIL FLASH WHEN no ITS MAXIMUM
INDICATOR INDICATOR NO.2 APERTURE T O MET AL IS PASSED SETT ING "0"
NO. 1 LIT? FLASH WHEN no MINIMUM SAFE THROUGH REPRESENTING "10"?
DISCONNECT yes METAL IS PASSED DISTANCE SEARCH COILS?
SWING-AWAY THROUGH no
CUTOUT SEARCH COILS?
CABLE F ROM
INTERFACE
yes
MODULE CHECK
ADJUST METAL
SWING-AWAY
GAIN SWITCH S4
CUTOUT
SWIT CH AND TO NEXT HIGHER
SETT ING
CABLE
 METAL DOES DISCONNECT DOES UNIT IS STATUS VERIFY
yes INDICATOR
DETECT OR DETECTOR TRANSMITTER STILL yes "CLEAN"
FALSE TRIP no FALSE TRIP no CABLE FALSE TRIP? NO. 4 LIT GROUND TO
ON REPAIR ON REPAIR FROM THE ALL OF THE CONVEYOR
CLIPS ON CLIPS ON INTERFACE no TIME?
RETURN SIDE MAIN SIDE MODULE
OF BELT? OF BELT ---------- ----------
no
REMOVE ALL
NO.6 LIGHT "POSSIBLE"
yes yes WILL T URN METAL LOCATED
OFF NEAR THE
SEARCH COIL DISCONNECT REPLACE
ASSEMBLY VERIF Y
RECEIVER COIL no ELECTRONIC
"CLEAN"
ADD A WIRE DOES STATUS MODULE
INCREASE GR OUND TO
JUMPER INDICATOR N0. 4
DISTANCE DETECTOR
BETWEEN TB1-5 LIGHT UP?
BETWEEN INST ALL
RETURN BELT & TB1-7 ON ARE ADJACENT yes
INTERFACE ISOLAT ION KIT IDLER ROLLERS
& RECEIVER TO ADJACENT no
COIL MODULE ISOLAT ED
IDLER ROLLERS FROM
REFER TO SECTION CONVEYOR
2.2.5 IN MANUAL FRAME REFER TO
yes SECTION N0. 3.5
IN MANUAL
ON EXCESSIVE
RECONNECT INTERFERENCE
TRANSMITTER CABLE DISCONNECT
IF UNIT STILL TO INT ERFACE RECEIVER
FALSE TRIPS MODULE CABLE
CONTACT THE FROM THE
FACTORY FOR CONTACT INTERFACE
SERVICE FACTORY FOR MODULE
SERVICE
REPLACE
ELECTRONIC STRIKE THE
IS STATUS no MODULE CONVEYOR
INDICATOR -- ---------------- -- FRAME, CROSS

38
NO. 7 LIT? REMOVE BRACING, IDLER
JUMPER ROLLERS, RETURN yes
IDLERS, CONDUIT
yes RUNS, CAT WALK, IS INPUT
GUARD SCREENS, POWER TO yes DOES UNIT
IN AREAS AROUND METAL STILL
THE ANTENNAS DETECTOR FALSE TRIP?
"STABLE" ?
RE-CALIBRATE no
DOES UNIT CLIP GAIN. no
STILL F ALSE yes REFER TO
TRIP ON SECTION 4.3
REPAIR CLIPS? MARK CONVEYOR
IN MANUAL
JOINTS WHICH LINE
no TRIP THE DETECTOR VOLTAGE
WHEN CONVEYOR IS CHECK FOR
REGULATOR ELECTRICAL
STRUCK REQUIRED INTERFERENCE
I.E. ARCING
REMOVE CONTACTS, RADIO
JUMPER TRANSMISSION
------ ---- ----------- -- OR PHASE TO
WELD MARKED GROUND SHORT
PLACE
JOINTS T O ENSURE
SCREWDRIVER
OVER PERMANENT
CLIP HEAD ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS MODEL 8600
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FLOW DIAGRAM #2
********* RECONNECT
CHECK CLIP IF UNIT STILL TRANSMITTER
RE-CALIBRATE DETECTOR FALSE TRIPS,
CLIP TIME, IS STATUS FALSE TRIPPING & RECEIVER
yes INDICATOR
no SENSOR & CABLE CONTACT THE CABLES TO
REFER TO FOR OPEN FACTORY FOR
SECTION 4.4 NO. 7 LIT? INTERFACE
CIRCUIT SERVICE MODULE
IN MANUAL
APENDIX A

Control Connection Diagram

39
 Power Input Figure A1

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

LIN E 1 15 VAC BY OTHERS

VOLTAGE 2 20 VAC

POWER INPUT C ONNECT ION

TB 2-1 115 OR 220 VAC

TB 2-2 NEUT OR 220 VAC
TB 2-3 GR OUND

NOTE: WIRE COLOR WILL VARY WITH LOCAL ORDNANC ES,

POWER CABL ES NOT SUPPLIED.

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 Transmitter and Receiver Antenna Figure A2

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

TRAN SMIT TER CONNECTIONS RECEIVER CONN ECT ION S

XMTR AN TE NNA
TB 1-8 TX WHITE TB 1-11 RX WHITE
TB 1-9 TX BLAC K TB 1-12 RX SHIELD
TB 1-10 TX SHIELD TB 1-13 RX BLACK

RC VR AN TE NNA

41
 Clip Detector Figure A3

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

CLIP DETECT OR CONN ECTION S

TB 1-5 BLACK & SH IEL D
TB 1-6 RED
TB 1-7 WHITE

CL IP D ETECTOR

42
 Dual Clip Detector Figure A4

Used on variable speed conveyors

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

DUAL CLIP DETECTOR CONNECTIONS

Up Stre am Cl ip H ea d Do wn Stre am Cl ip H ead
BOTH CLIP DETECTOR CON NEC T
TO THE SAM E TER MIN ALS

TB 1-5 BLACK & SH IELD

3 NO 4 NO TB 1-6 RED
Grd
out
3 Grd out
4

NC TB 1-7 WHITE
1 Pwr 2 1 Pwr out 2 UP STR EAM CLIP DE TEC TOR
NC 1k ohm
out
1 N4 00 2
Blk Blk
Red Wht Red Wht

DOWN S TR EAM CL IP D ETE CTOR

Clip heads need to be modified as shown above. Also J6 & J8 on the Electronics Module must be
made. Normally Jumpers J5 and J7 are made for single clip operation. Refer to Figure 16
Programming Controls and Test Point Locations.

43
 Synchronization Figure A5

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

RE QU IR ED WHEN TWO(2) OR MORE DETEC TOR S A RE

OPERA TING WITH IN 5 0 FT OF E ACH OTHER .
SYN C CAB LE , - BELDEN 876 0 18 ga . (.22 ) D . 2 C ONDU CTOR
(OR EQUIV)

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

SYN C LINE CONNECTIONS

TB 1-2 BLACK & SH IELD****
TB 1-3 WHITE

** ** SHIELD TO B E CONN ECTED TO ONLY ON

ONE EN D. CU T SH IELD WIRE OFF ON THE OTHER EN D
OF SYN C CA BLE. TO OTHER DETECTOR

44
 Spray Marker Figure A6

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

MARKING DEVICE C ONNECT IONS

TB 2- 4 BLACK

TB 2- 5 WHITE

MAR KIN G D EVICE

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 Swing Away Switch Figure A7

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

SWING AWAY SW CONNECTIONS

TB 1-4 WHITE

TB 1-5 BLACK

SWING AWAY
SWITCH

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 Control Unit Extension Figure A8

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

PR EWIR ED TO FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

PHOEN IX CON NECTOR ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

1
2
3
4
5
6
TB3A

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

GRN CONTROL UN IT EXT ENSION

PHOENIX CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS
RED TB 3A-1 BLACK AC POWER TO SWITCH
TB 3A-2 ORAN GE POWER RETU RN FROM SW
TB 3A-3 RED TR IP L IGHT
RES ET

TB 3A-4 WHITE NEUT RAL

TB 3A-5 BLUE 0V GR OUND
OFF ON
TB 3A-6 GREEN RESET

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 Auxiliary 2 or 4 Relay Sq D 115 vac or 220 vac Figure A9

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

AUXILARY RELAY CONNECTION RE MOTE LOC ATION

CAN BE CONNECTED T O TIMED
OR DIRECT OUTPUT S
TB 2-4 TIMED OUT HOT
TB 2-5 TIMED OUT NEUT
OR
TB 2-6 DIRECT OUT H OT
TB 2-7 DIRECT OUT N EU T
AU XIL ARY REL AY
MFG: SQUAR E D MODEL # XO-2 0
C ONTACTS ( 2 ) N .O., ( 2 ) N .C.
RA TED @ 6 00 V, 1 0A

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 Auxiliary Relay KRPA 115 vac or 220 vac Figure A10

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

7 6 AUXI LIA RY RELAY

KRPA 11AY115V
8 5 CONTA CTS RA TED
1 4 @ 5A , 120V
DPDT
2 3

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

AUXILARY RELAY CONNECTION

CAN BE CONNECTED T O T IMED
OR DIRECT OUTPUT S
TB 2-4 TIMED OUT HOT
TB 2-5 TIMED OUT NEUT
OR
TB 2-6 DIRECT OUT H OT
TB 2-7 DIRECT OUT N EU T

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 Voltage Regulator Figure A11

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

POWER INPUT C ONNECT ION

TB 2-1 115 OR 220 VAC

VOLTAGE
REGULATOR TB 2-2 NEUT OR 220 VAC
TB 2-3 GR OUND
CAUTION: HOT
SURFA CES TO
PREV ENT BURNS
DO NOT TOUCH
GR N

BRN
WHT

WHT
YEL

INPUT GN D OU TP UT

LIN E VOL TA GE IN RE GU LATED VOL TAGE OUT

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 Flag Drop Marker Figure A12

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

FL AG DROP MARKER CABLE CONNECT ION

TB2-1 POWER BLK
FL AG TB2-2 NEUT WHT
MA RKE R
TB2-3 GR OUND GRN
TB2-4 COUNT BLU

TB1-2 REMOTE R ST (IN) ORG

TB1-1 REMOTE R ST OUT RED

Note: S2-7 N eeds to be set to OPEN,

If S2-7 is C LOSED the Detector will
not trigger the outputs when metal
is detected. Refer to Section 4.9
Tab le 5.

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 Alarm Horn & Flashing Beacon Figure A13

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

ALARM HORN AND B EACON CONNECTION

TB 2-6 BLACK
TB 2-7 WHITE

FLASH IN G BE ACON/
AL ARM HORN

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 Alarm Horn Figure A14

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

** ** C HAPTER 4 , TIME ALAR M ON , PAGE 38 ALARM HORN CONNECT ION

TIMED ALAR M OUT FROM 1 TO 22 SECONDS****

TB 2-4 BLACK

TB 2-5 WHITE
AL AR M H OR N
CONTINUOUS OPERAT ION UN TIL RESET

TB 2-6 BLACK
TB 2-7 WHITE

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 Flashing Beacon Figure A15

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

FL ASH IN BEACON C ONNECTION

TB 2-6 BLACK
TB 2-7 WHITE

FLASH IN G BE ACON

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 Remote Reset Switch Figure A16

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

REMOT E RESET C ONNECT IONS

TB 1-1 WHITE
TB 1- BLACK

NOR MALL Y OPEN

SWITCH

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 Automatic Reset Figure A17

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

NOTE: SWITCH S2-7 MUST BE OPEN. REMOT E RESET C ONNECTIONS

IF S2-7 IS CLOSED TH EN THE DETECTOR
WILL N OT TRIP. REFER TO SECTION 4.9 TB 1-1 WHITE
RESET OVERIDE. TB 1-2 BLACK

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 Strip Heater 115 vac or 220 vac Figure A18

INTERFAC E
MODU LE

FIE LD R EPLACE ABLE

ELECTR ON IC MOD ULE
TO FRONT DOOR
CONTROL P ANEL
(PRE-WIRED)

SE RIAL No.
HOT
INPUT POWER ALARM OUTPUTS
LINE: 115 (220) VAC 5 AMP MAX REMOTE SYNC SWI NG CLIP RECEIVER
FUSE RESE T LINE AWAY DETECTOR
10 AMP 50/60 Hz TI ME D DIRECT TRANSMI TTER (COM.)
PWR NEUT GND OUT NEUT OUT NEUT IN 0v SIG SW 0v 9-12v SIG (+) (-) SHLD (+) SHLD (-)
1 AMP
GRN BLK WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK WHT WHT BLK RED WHT YEL BLK SHLD YEL SHLD BLK

FUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 AMP
TB 2 TB 1

STRIP HEATER

TEMP ADJ

EL ECTRONIC EN CL OS URE

STRIP HEATER CONNECTION

TB 2-1 115 OR 220 VAC

TB 2-2 NEUT OR 220 VAC

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APENDIX B
Service, Parts, Repairs

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Search Coil Assembly Swing Away Figure B1

Model 8600 Frame Assembly

Num. Name

1 Crossbar
2 Upright Pair
3 Mounting Feet Carbon Steel
4 Receiver Bracket Pair
5 Transmitter Bracket Pair
6 Receiver Antenna
7 Transmitter Antenna
8 Roughing Guard
9 Swing-Away Switch

5
8

9
3
6

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This section of the manual provides information about service and repair of your metal detector.
When you call for service you MUST have the serial number from the electronics, or the
Tectron Job Order number available. Please direct all service inquiries directly to Tectron at
+1 904-394-0683

Tectron can provide on-site service for your metal detector to assist with calibration & start-up,
customer training, or troubleshooting. Contact Tectron (+1 904-394-0683) to schedule on-site
service. When you call for parts you MUST have the serial number from the electronics,
or the Tectron Job Order number available to ensure you receive the correct parts.
A general drawing with parts listed is shown on the next page. This is to assist you in
determining which parts need replacement.

Tectron also offers repair services for the electronics at our facility in Jacksonville, Florida. When
sending ANY materials to Tectron, you must have a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
number issued by Tectron. For your convenience we have provided a form for providing the
necessary information to obtain an RMA number. Simply fill out the form and fax it to Tectron,
or call Tectron with all the information required and you will be issued an RMA number.

DO NOT SEND MATERIALS TO TECTRON WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER!

This is essential for tracking the goods you are returning to us. Tectron is not responsible
for goods shipped without an RMA number.

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 RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION FORM

Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Date: __________________________ Fax: _________________________

E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Item Description: _______________________________________________ Qty.: _____________________

Serial Number: _____________________________________ Model: ______________________

Reason for Return: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Service Requested (Please circle):

1. Repair & Return 2. Return for Credit 3. Estimate Required

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 There is a minimum charge of $__________ for inspecting components with no problem found.
When a problem is found, there is a minimum charge of $__________

Please fax a copy of this form to 904-394-0691, or call Tectron (904-394-0683) with the above
information and you will be given an Return Materials Authorization Number. Upon receipt of the
RMA Number from Tectron, please comply with the following:

1. Item being returned must be clean - Removing all foreign material. Any residue could be
considered hazardous. If all residue cannot be removed, you MUST provide a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) to identify the material, or a signed statement verifying no hazardous
materials are present.

2. Please include a copy of this form completed with the RMA number with the item you are returning
to Tectron.

3. Before any repairs take place, we MUST have received a purchase order to invoice the repair
charges to (warranty repairs excluded). Please include a copy of the purchase order with the
shipment or fill out the information below.

Your purchase order number: _____________________

Bill to: Ship to:

_____________________________ _________________________________
_____________________________ _________________________________
_____________________________ _________________________________
_____________________________ _________________________________

Please send materials (freight pre-paid – COLLECT shipments will NOT be accepted) to:

Tectron Engineering Co.

13913 Duval Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Attn: RMA# ________ (insert RMA# provided by Tectron)

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