In-line vacuum test systems Ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards is absolutely essential in the manufacture of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in particular. Leak-tight product containers have a major role to play here. Leakages allow the contents of a container to get out, but more importantly they also allow germs to get in, rendering the contents unusable. INDEC vacuum test systems monitor containers for leak tightness fully automatically within the production process. A wide range of containers, including bottles, jars and cans as well as tubs and trays, are tested for leak tightness by means of a non-contact inspection. The means to this end is a pre-existing vacuum or a vacuum created in the container expressly for the purpose of leakage testing. Containers which are not leak-tight are reliably identified and automatically rejected. These processor-controlled test systems are highly reliable and extremely easy to use, qualities which have played no small part in making them the first choice already for many companies throughout the world.

1. [ENG ]KOCOS OPTICAL MEASUREMENT GMBH
KO C O S - T H E T E C H N O L O G Y G R O U P | W H E R E P R E C I S I O N M E E T S Q UA L I T Y
INDEC VD100.
Vacuum test device

2. INDEC VD 100 vacuum test device
INDEC monitors containers, such as bottles, jars and cans,
testing them for leak tightness fully automatically within the
production process by means of a non-contact inspection.
Developed on the basis of the popular INDEC VA 200/220
test systems, INDEC VD 100 belongs to the latest generation
of vacuum test devices. Equipped with a central unit, a vacuum
sensor and product detection, the system offers the full range
of measurement functions and provides, amongst other things,
a cost-effective means of modernising existing measurement
technology without having to replace components such as
ejectors.
INDEC VD 100 can easily be integrated in existing installations
and can be extended by adding optional components in order
to obtain a fully independent system.
Central unit and connection unit
The newly designed central unit with 3.5“ touch screen and
graphical user interface guarantees intuitive operation. The
connection unit, which is fixed to the central unit, makes
it easy to connect all components directly. The unit can be
fixed to the conveyor system itself or to the optional stand.
Vacuum sensor
The powerful optical sensor is suitable for all common closures,
works reliably and cannot collide with containers because
there is ample clearance. The sensor tolerates variations in
the dimensions of the containers, misalignment of containers
and vibration of the conveyor. Moisture or fully formed water
droplets on the closures do not affect the reliability of the
measurements. Because of the large measuring distance, it is
not necessary to adjust the sensor head manually for format
changeovers involving containers of varying heights.
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Light barrier and reflector for product detection
High immunity to optical interference from the environment
is a distinguishing feature of the light barrier as well as its
rugged metal housing which is detergent and disinfectant-
proof and able to withstand high-pressure cleaning.
The light barrier is mounted on the sensor and light barrier
holding bracket and is adjustable.
Sensor and light barrier holding bracket
The holding bracket with fixtures for the vacuum sensor and
light barrier unit can be adjusted in a vertical and horizontal
direction in accordance with the height and position of the
container. Integrated scales make it possible to reproduce
the settings at any time. The values of the settings can be
managed in the testing software and can be shown on the
graphics display.
Optional components
The following components are available as optional extras
and can be integrated quickly and easily as required:
 Ejector unit
Fully assembled pneumatic unit for ejecting
defective containers
 Collection tray
Stainless steel tray for collecting
ejected containers
 Stand for central unit
Robust stand for the central unit with
a tripod base and levelling feet
 System synchronisation
Rotary encoder and software extension
for synchronisation with variable
conveyor speeds
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KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbH
Döbereinerstr. 22
99427 Weimar, Germany
Phone +49 3643 906 38-0
info@kocos.com
www.kocos.com
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Operating voltage 88…264 VAC, 47…63 Hz
Power consumption 200 W max.
Inputs 2x semiconductor input channel 10…30 VDC
Outputs 1x semiconductor output channel 24 VDC, 0.5 A
Connection cable Sensor cable 5 m long
User interface 3.5“ graphical display with touch screen and
4 function keys
Recipe memory Alpha-numeric memory for 9 recipes
Measurement principle Optical, infrared sensor
Test speed 600 units/minute
Field of application Any kind of closure materials
Closure diameter 30…120 mm
Working distance > 100 mm
Protection class IP69K
Ambient temperature 0…50°C
Relative humidity 5…85 %
Material Stainless steel
Technical data INDEC VD 100