The MAPCHECK 3 continously monitors the modified atmosphere flushing gases in Vertical and Horizontal Flow Wrapper packaging machines. The real time monitoring of the package atmosphere improves productivity in several ways. It saves gas by tuning the gas flow to the optimum level for the packing machine. It reduces waste because if there is problem the MapCheck can halt the machine. It improves quality because every package is checked before sealing and this in turn reduces the amount of off line testing that would otherwise be required. An optional gas save feature allow the MapCheck to monitor and control the flow of gas to the packages. If for example the residual oxygen is reading to high (not flushed enough) then the flow of flushing gas can be increased automatically to achieve the desired level.
The MapCheck can also be integrated with a Provectus gas mixer so that it can automatically control both the gas flow and mix to suit the production conditions.
Data logging can be used to record gas content and consumption for every run so that a quality control record can be built up.
MapCheck 3 Combined O2/CO2 OR O2 Online Gas Monitor | ||
Package Types | Oxygen Sensor | Carbon Dioxide Sensor |
Measuring Range | Solid State 0-100% | Dual beam IR sensor - 0-100% |
Accuracy | ±0.01% absolute below 1% O2 ±1% of reading in range above 1% |
±0.5% absolute ±1.5% of reading |
Warm up time | 10 minutes | 8 minutes |
Models | Available with LCD display or as “Black Box” without display | |
Connections | 2 x RS232C, LAN 10/100 Mbit (Modbus TCP), USB, current or voltage output, 24 VDC logic for start/stop of machine and alarms | |
Analog Output | 0-10V, 2-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA selectable | |
Power Supply | 103-132 /207-264 VAC Universal | |
Dimensions | 192 x 230 x 375 mm HxWxD | |
Weight | 20 lbs | |
Gas Save Option | ||
Gas Media | Any dry mix of Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen | |
Inlet pressure | 2 to 10 Bar | |
Pressure Drop | 1 Bar at 10 Bar input pressure | |
Gas Flow control | 6 - 500 l/min | |
Flow Measurement | total and daily consumption | |
Multiplexer Option | ||
Number of inputs | 3 (Channel priority: Selectable, 1-2-3- or 1-2-1-3-) | |
Other Optional Accessories | ||
Cabinet Protection | IP45 NEMA 3S optional protection kit |
Model | Description | Price |
MapCheck | Monitor unit of O2 and CO2 detection | Call for quote |
Gas Save | Flow controller integrated with MapCheck | |
Provectus | Electronic Gas Mix Contoller |