Belt Guard® 10k Steel Cord Belt Rip Detector

The Belt Guard® BG10k is a sophisticated high-end ultrasonic based longitudinal conveyor belt rip detector. Its function is to detect the presence of a longitudinal rip in a belt and stop the conveyor so that the length of rip is minimised.

The Belt Guard® is unique and works in a way no other rip detector in the world works. It can be fitted to most steel cord conveyor belting without modifying the belting, or the need for embedded rip detection elements, during belt manufacture.

The device injects acoustic energy into the pulley cover of the target belting, at the sensing location and this energy propagates across the belt using the rubber and steel matrix as the transmission medium.

The energy is injected by a transmitter transducer and sensed by a number of receiver transducers, located at various positions across the belt. When a longitudinal rip occurs between the transducers, the level of acoustic energy arriving at a receiver is either reduced or lost completely. This reduction of energy level is used to detect the rip.

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Features and Benefits of the Belt Guard 10k Rip Detector

No Loop Antennae or other Transverse Embedded Elements Needed

One of the main advantages of the device, is that it does not rely on loop antennas or similar transverse elements embedded in the belt. It can be installed on any belt that is a satisfactory acoustic host and thus allows you to mix belting from different manufacturers in a single conveyor flight. Belting already fitted with loops etc. can be protected as normal.

24/7 Communication

With a 24/7 connection to the Internet, through local networks or Mobile Wireless Broadband facilities, the system is monitored, optimised and maintained remotely from any location with an Internet connection. Software/firmware upgrades can be uploaded remotely, so each system can be kept up-to-date with current versions.

Any Belt Width or Length

The length of a belt has no impact on the size/cost of a system, but belt width does. A basic three-transducer system will cover belts up to 1,000mm wide, with the maximum nine-transducer system accommodating good host belting up to 3,500mm wide.

Inbuilt Video Surveillance

Standard in each system is one IP network surveillance camera that can be used to monitor the sensing location. This is useful in the follow up of trip events. More cameras can be added if desired and all can be accessed live over the internet or through the site's local network.

Any Speed or Product

The Belt Guard 10k is effective on belts running at any speed and conveying any product.

Detects Partial Depth Rips

The Belt Guard 10k can detect partial depth rips, if desired. Some of the most catastrophic rips recorded did not involve full penetration of the belt.

Self Diagnosis and Fault Finding

With inbuilt self-diagnostics, the device will alert appropriate personnel of potential detector health issues, via SMS or email. Fault finding by a product specialist is facilitated through the hi-speed Internet connection.

IP 69K Rated Enclosures

All detector enclosures are rated IP69K. The RX and TX 'front end' enclosures are fabricated from 316 marine grade stainless steel as standard, with the Main Electrical Enclosure offered in 316 as an option.

Full Maintenance Support

A maintenance/service agreement is mandatory for each system installed, to ensure the integrity and proper functionality of the device. These agreements are tailored to each client's needs and capabilities.

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Full Data & Event Logging

All relevant Data and Events are logged in non-volatile memory and can be downloaded and used for trouble shooting or trending. This is useful in driving consumable component replacement. Sophisticated graphing software makes Data and Event analysis simple and intuitive.

Maintenance

Belt Guard 10k maintenance is divided into two components;

1. Product specialist supervision, and

2. Routine on-site maintenance,

and is driven by performance data analysis and on-site observations.

Product specialist supervision includes real-time monitoring and adjustment of the device's operational parameters, based on current data analysis. This ensures that the device is always correctly adjusted in accordance with belt variations through age, usage, changing ambient conditions and belt inserts/section replacement. This also involves trouble shooting, as required.

Routine on-site maintenance is typically limited to transducer replacement and regular in-situ cleaning of transducers, mounts and cameras. With this in mind, transducer change-out has been designed to be as simple as possible. No unusual tools are required and no special skill set needed.