Measurement:
- Moisture
- Ambient temperature
Typical Materials:
- Concrete
- Sand
- Stone
- Other Aggregates
Unique Key Features:
- Rugged, hard-wearing design for abrasive materials.
- Simple installation in mixers and conveyors.
- Choice of measurement modes for optimum sensor performance.
Belt Conveyor
- Install into the Hydro-Skid over the surface of the material travelling along a conveyor belt.
Planetary Mixer
- Mount in the floor of the mixer.
Single /Twin Shaft Mixer
- Position 30° from vertical on the upstroke of the blade. If this is not possible, the downstroke can be used.
Turbo Mixer
- Position in the base of the mixer, 2/3 distance from the mixer centre to the side wall.
- 0021 Hydro-Mix – Fixing Plate, Mild Steel
- 0960 Hydro-Mix – Fixing Plate (316 Stainless Steel)
- HS02 Hydro-Skid Pantograph Arm for mounting the Hydro-Mix Sensor upon flowing material on a conveyor
- 0033 Hydro-Mix – Adjustable Clamp Ring (spare if required)
- 0035 Hydro-Mix Blanking Plate
- 0900 Hydro-Mix Replacement Ceramic Disc and Protection Ring Kit (incl. Ceramic Retaining Ring and all fixings)
- 0910 Hydro-Mix Replacement Ceramic Disc and Protection Ring Kit
- 0930 Hydro-Mix Replacement Protection Ring, with fixings
- 0935 Hydro-Mix Replacement Ceramic Retaining Ring Kit (incl. screws, ‘O’ ring and grease)
- 0975A 4m Sensor Cable
- 0975AT Sensor Cable with Network Termination (4, 10, 25 and 50m)
- Digital Technology
- Digital technology provides precise, linear moisture measurement.
- Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- The sensor response may be adjusted remotely using the Hydro-Com software to minimise the effects of noise of the measured signal. Advanced Digital Signal Processing provides a clear signal with a rapid response.
- Measurement Modes
- Choice of measurement modes for optimising sensor performance in a variety of applications and material types (except Hydro-Probe).
- Fully Temperature Compensated Measurement
- The sensor internally adjusts for mechanical changes due to temperature fluctuations
- Easy to Interface
- Two analogue outputs and digital RS485 communications and configurable digital inputs / output make the sensor simple to integrate into a control system. Includes Modbus.
- Fast Measurement
- Measuring at 25 times per second, the sensor continuously detects changes in the moisture of the materials throughout processing.
- Temperature Measurement
- Temperature output is available to provide a readout of material temperature.
- Accuracy of Measurement
- All measurements can be calibrated to an accuracy of 0.2% for aggregates (0.1% in the mixer) and 0.5% for other materials.
- Sensor Configuration
- Sensors can be remotely configured using Hydro-Com diagnostic software or Hydro-View/Hydro-Hub. All readings and sensor parameters are available including the type of output and filtering characteristics.
- Calibration
- The sensor may be internally calibrated using Hydro-Com software, or the linear output may be calibrated within the control system or remotely by using the Hydronix Hydro-View/Hydro-Hub interfaces.
- Simple Power Requirements
- The sensor may be powered from a 15-30V dc supply. Multiple sensors may be driven from a single power source.
Modbus to control system
Input / Output connections
Recommended field cabling:
- Six pairs twisted (12 cores total) screened (shielded) cable with 22 AWG, 0.35mm2 conductors
- Screen (shield): Braid with 65% minimum coverage plus aluminium/polyester foil
- Recommended cable types: Belden 8306, Alpha 6373
- Maximum cable run: 100m, separate to any heavy equipment power cables
