Development of a monitoring device for metal fragments in food products – hardware

Abstract

This report presents a development of a device for monitoring metal fragments in food products. The work is focused on the design and hardware implementation of the device. The offered similar developments with industrial application by companies are at a relatively high price. This gives reason to look for a solution at a lower price with components offered in the commercial network, using the Arduino platform. From the known methods for detecting metal fragments, the Induction Pulse method was chosen. The present development could be applied, for example, in small companies with activities in the food industry, in the retail network, in catering establishments, as well as in activities from other industries.