The Sentinel XL also provides a controlled feedback signal to upstream equipment used to portion the product, signalling it to increase or decrease the fill quantity. The Sentinel is predominantly capable of calculating Average Finished Weight Variance, also known as giveaway, to ensure a precise result.

The fully electric design has a servo driven reject providing superior reject performance and repeatability, ensuring a consistent result each time. The electric design also means there is no requirement for compressed air and therefore has a low operating cost. The device has an improved compliance with data collection and has an instant, live production, QA reports and batch information.