Laboratory · Gel Analyser

ITG 500 – Gel Analyser

ITG · Inspection to go

Inline gel and defect detection · retrofits to existing extruders

The ITG 500 Gel Analyser brings gel inspection directly to your existing extrusion line. A camera, LED illumination, an industrial PC and a compact control cabinet are fitted to an existing extruder — the same technology as in the PQMex®, retrofitted instead of turnkey.

Gel specksTransparent filmsOpaque films

// ITG 500 · Gel Analyser

[ 01 ]Overview

Gel inspection on your existing line

The ITG 500 Gel Analyser detects, classifies and logs gels and optical defects in films and webs — opaque films in bright field, transparent films in dark field. Rather than being supplied as a standalone line, the system is fitted to an extruder already in place, including third-party machines.

[ 02 ]Set-up

Four components to fit on

The system consists of a few building blocks that are fitted to the extruder together.

Line-scan camera

Captures the running web line by line — high-resolution, for bright and dark field.

LED illumination

Longfield LED matched to the material — transmitted light for transparent, reflected light for opaque films.

Industrial PC

Runs CAMEN, evaluates the defects online and writes the roll reports.

Control cabinet

Kept compact — houses the control and ties in the line's digital inputs and outputs.

Because only the camera, illumination, IPC and control cabinet are added, the ITG 500 can be retrofitted to existing extruders without replacing the line.

Compare with PQMex®→

[ 03 ]Illumination

Four illumination modes

Dark-field aperture

Specifically designed to detect gel specks in transparent films.

Transmitted light

Ideal for both transparent and opaque films.

Reflected light

Enhances visibility and clarity, especially for coated films.

Dual illumination

A blend of transmitted and reflected light for unparalleled clarity.

[ 04 ]Defect classification

Automatically detected and classified

From gel specks, gels and burners through fisheyes to impurities, wrinkles, voids or flies — the system classifies them all and additionally provides photos of each defect for detailed evaluation.

Gel specks

Tiny gel points in transparent films.

Gels

Gel inclusions in the material.

Burners

Burnt particles and dark spots.

Fisheyes

Lens-shaped defects.

Impurities

Foreign particles and inclusions.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles and creases in the film.

Voids

Holes and voids.

Flies

Small fly-like specks.

[ 05 ]Operation

From recipe to analysis

The ITG 500 is operated through CAMEN on the touchscreen. Classifiers, warning and alarm limits and the defect map work just as they do on the other R.A.M. inspection systems.

/ 01

Log in

After start-up the system is locked. User name and password unlock the levels up to maintenance.

/ 02

Load recipe

All product-related settings sit in the recipe; loading it sets the camera automatically.

/ 03

Calibrate

Zero the opacity with no material, then calibrate the camera to the material under test.

/ 04

Inspect

The running web is inspected; defects are classified immediately and placed on the defect map.

/ 05

Analyse

Roll reports are exported as CSV or over TCP/IP; vSTAT handles the in-depth analysis.

Seamlessly integrated into your IT

Network integration

Fits into your IT network — accessible from any workstation.

Real-time evaluation

Monitor evaluations in real time.

USB data export

Download data directly via the USB interface.

[ 07 ]Technical data

Specifications

Optics

Camera

Line camera based on GigE Vision · 4K, alternatively 2K, 6K, 8K or 12K

LED length

Optional

Illuminance

up to 500,000 lx

Industrial PC & software

Memory (RAM)

16 GB

SSD

1 TB

CAMEN

Version 12

vSTAT

Version 1 (optional module)

Communication & operation

Network

RJ45 Ethernet port (industrial network, separate segment recommended)

Data archiving

Internal SQL database; reports via the optional vSTAT module

Operation

Touchscreen with on-screen keyboard; mouse and keyboard can be connected

Installation

By the customer – “Inspection to go”

Subject to technical changes. Details of your configuration are available on request.

Product flyer & documentationThe ITG 500 – Gel Analyser on two pages – to print and pass on.

German · PDF · 477 KB English · PDF · 467 KB Documentation

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