Precise • Reliable • Easy to Operate
Model 50
   Metal Detector
                                                                       W = Belt Width + 10”
      S = Max. Burden H + 4”
                                                                                                                                      H = S + R + 13”
          R = 3” to 12”
Description                                                                                   Typical Applications
The Tectron Model 50 is engineered for installation on conveyor belts carrying
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                                                                                              • Aggregate: Protects Impact Crushers
coal, minerals, aggregates, and other bulk materials. The model 50 can be tuned               • Asphalt: Protects Impact Crushers
to ignore conductive or magnetic ores such as magnetite and pyrite, even if they
                                                                                              • Mining: Protects Impact Crushers
are carried by high tension, steel cord belts with rip detection loops, while still
detecting small pieces of tramp metal. The model 50 is available in nearly any                • Wood Chip: Protects Hogs and Impact Crushers
belt width, and can be field adjusted to fit most standard conveyor configurations.           • Waste Wood: Protects Hogs and Impact Crushers
An adjustable aperture allows the model 50 to be modified for changing plant
demands. The model 50 is also available as a flat-pack under-belt style detector.
Lightweight construction makes it easy to assemble and install without special
tools, or the need to cut the belt, and the field replaceable, microprocessor based
controls are easy to operate and maintain. A self-test circuit activates a fault light
and dry contact to alert the operator if there ever is a problem with the controls,
so you’ll never have to wonder if your detector is operating properly.
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                                                                      Specification Sheet / Model 50 / Metal Detector	                                                            Page 2
Features & Benefits                                                   Product Specifications
• Single, Field Replaceable, Microprocessor
   based controls: Simple to service & maintain                         Specifications                                      Values
   with interchangeable boards                                          Sensitivity                                         5% of Aperture height
• 32 digit LED display with bar graph for                              Electronics                                         Field replaceable Microprocessor based
   metal signal indication: Easy to read and
  operate                                                               Enclosure                                           NEMA 4 (IP65) standard (NEMA 4X, 7, 9 available)
• Self Test circuit with Fault Alarm                                   Interconnecting Cable                               25 feet (7.6m) standard
  indication: Simplifies troubleshooting by                                                                                 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic frame with reinforced
  automatically diagnosing problem                                      Construction
                                                                                                                            fiberglass antennas.
• Function, Metal and Fault indication                                 Input Voltage                                       110/220 VAC, 1ph, 50/60Hz
   LEDs: Ensures you always know the status of
  your metal detector                                                                                                       No Output Load – 35 Watts
                                                                        Power Required
                                                                                                                            Max. Output Load – 990 Watts
• EEPROM Stored system parameters:
  System settings can be swapped between boards,                                                                            Direct Output (Metal Detect) – Dry Contact (SPDT)
  no need to re-program                                                                                                     Rated 250VAC, 3A
• 3-level password protection: Prevents                                Outputs                                             Timed Output (Metal Detect) – Dry Contact (SPDT)
                                                                                                                            Rated 250VAC, 3A
  unauthorized access to key settings and functions
                                                                                                                            Fault Output – Dry Contact (SPDT) Rated 250VAC, 3A
• Adjustable Frequency: Frequency adjustment
  can eliminate airborne interference from motors,                                                                          14° to 120°F (-10° to +50°C) (Extended temperature
                                                                        Operating Temperature
  CB radios, and other external sources                                                                                     ranges available on request)
• Rugged Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
   frame & Antennas: Able to withstand the                            Product Drawing
   harshest environments
                                                                         Letter           Dimensions
• Three year warranty: Ensures long life of
   reliable service                                                          H               S + R + 13”                                        W
• Swing away Transmitter Antenna with                                       R                3” to 12”
   optional roughing guard: Reduces the                                      S          Max. Burden H + 4”
   likelihood of damage from large lumps
   and over-burdens                                                         W             Belt Width + 10”
• Optional RS232 / RS485 serial link to PC                           All dimensions in inches                              S
   with “Event” logbook & time stamp:
   Tracks metal detector performance and allows                                                                             R
   output to a PC for data analysis and archiving
                                                                                                                                                                  H
Why Tectron Engineering?
Keeping production up and running is essential
to your operation. Equipment damage caused by
tramp metal not only costs you time and money
in replacing damaged equipment, but most
importantly it costs you production time. Tectron
Metal Detectors are designed to protect expensive
crushers, grinders, saws and other downstream
equipment from metallic contaminants while
minimizing false trips. Tectron offers a wide variety
of detectors and sensitivities to choose from so you
can be sure that you’re getting the right detector
for the application, all with a 3 year warranty.
Manufacturing the most reliable metal detectors
for bulk material handling is all we do, and with
over 40 years experience, you can rely on the most                                                                                Optional
trusted name in the industry.                                                                                                     Marking
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For More Information
For more information about Metal Detectors, and other Tectron Solutions, visit www.tectron.net
Tectron Engineering Company • 546 South Ellis Road • Jacksonville, FL 32254
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