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title: "Infeed and Sorting Module"
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      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 10 μm absolute filtration with 0.9 β₃₀₀≥200 rating and continuous particle monitoring"
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      trigger: "Inductive sensor coil insulation breakdown at 85°C ambient temperature"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
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      mitigation_protocol: "Implement H-class (180°C) magnet wire insulation with thermal derating to 70% load at 40°C ambient"
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# Industrial Specification: Infeed and Sorting Module

## 1. Technical Definition
A modular component that receives raw fish and sorts them based on predetermined criteria such as size, species, or quality.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.5 m/s feed velocity, 4-25°C fluid temperature, 85-110 kPa hydraulic pressure**. Failure boundary: **Hydraulic pressure exceeding 135 kPa causes seal rupture, belt slippage beyond 15% differential velocity, sensor misalignment &gt;2.5 mm from optical axis**, Mechanism: **Seal failure due to elastomer compression set at 135 kPa exceeding 25% strain limit, belt slippage from coefficient of friction dropping below 0.35 at 3.0 m/s, optical misalignment causing 12% signal attenuation beyond 2.5 mm offset**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Tractive Power & Resistance Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $P = \frac{F \cdot v}{\eta}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures motor torque capacity exceeds operational inertia.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| F | Total Tractive Resistance | Engineering Constant |
| v | Belt Speed | Engineering Constant |
| \eta | Efficiency | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level | 8 | Proportional valve stiction causing position error &gt;3.5 mm from setpoint | Install 10 μm absolute filtration with 0.9 β₃₀₀≥200 rating and continuous particle monitoring |
| Inductive sensor coil insulation breakdown at 85°C ambient temperature | 8 | False positive detection rate exceeding 8% at 200 items/minute throughput | Implement H-class (180°C) magnet wire insulation with thermal derating to 70% load at 40°C ambient |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | units/hour | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Infeed Conveyor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/infeed-conveyor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Sensor Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Sorting Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sorting-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control System (PLC)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-system-plc.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Industrial Conveyor System**, **Automated Weighing System**, **Water Treatment System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Sorted Fish Fillets, Portioned Seafood Products, Quality-Graded Fish Batches  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What food safety standards does this infeed and sorting module comply with?
**A**: The module is constructed with AISI 304/316 stainless steel and food-grade plastics, meeting FDA and EU food contact material regulations. It's designed for easy cleaning and sanitation in food manufacturing environments.

### Q: How does the sorting mechanism differentiate between fish species and quality?
**A**: The system uses an industrial-grade sensor array (including vision systems and weight sensors) combined with PLC programming to identify species based on visual characteristics and sort by quality parameters like size, color, and defects.

### Q: Can this module be integrated with existing fish processing lines?
**A**: Yes, it's designed as a modular component with standardized interfaces. The control system (PLC) can be programmed to communicate with upstream and downstream equipment, and the infeed conveyor can be adjusted to match your production line specifications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Infeed and Sorting Module](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/infeed-and-sorting-module)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: INFEED_AND_SORTING_MODULE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ce4c1fca
