ARCUS

Reduction in labour is the main objective of an optical sorter and the Arcus removes 80% of inspection or trimming staff.  Yield increases of around 5% have also been achieved in combination with re-peeling.

Defective material is removed cleanly and consistently, leaving the finished product to your customer's specification without the subjective vaguaries of the human eye.

Arcus identifies defects by colour, measures size by diameter, length and weight and assesses product shape.  Three output channels are provided as standard, which can be separate quality grades or a combination of quality, size and shape.

The Arcus is very high-tech but the operator doesn’t need to be. They get simple, clear statistical and operational information from the large colour touch screen which also provides live images of the product and defects allowing quick and easy set up or adjustment.

Help with set-up, software updates and fault diagnosis are available free of charge via an encrypted internet connection

The simple hygienic, reliable design with easy access, coupled with remote service, gives the user many years of fault free service and very low downtime.

• 6 – 8 tonnes/hr depending on product size and length
• 3 sorted output channels on wide exit belt

• 360° vision by four high resolution colour cameras
• Entire product surface is scanned
• Durable, power saving LED lighting with many years lifespan
• Automatic cleaning system maintains vision clarity during production

• Patented finger wheel requires only one movement per rejection
• High speed stepper motor drive is durable and fast compared to solenoid actuators etc
• Simple operator assignment of grading channels

• Colour identification of remaining peel, rots, bruising, greening, growth cracks, black defects.
• Size measurement of diameter and length
• Weight estimation from volume calculation
• Assessment of product shape or form

• Full HD 21” colour touch screen
• Easy, clear adjustment of sorting criteria
• Simple menu set-up for different end products
• Detailed statistical information
• Extensive control, fault monitoring

• Connection by manufacturer via military grade encrypted VPN
• Complete remote control and diagnosis of faults
• Assistance with set-up and analysis of product and defect images
• Software updates and operational improvements without the need for skilled engineering back up

• Self cleaning during production combined with simple, safe and easy access for hygiene staff makes the Arcus suitable for the highest grade of food production