Measurement:
- Moisture
- Ambient temperature
Typical Materials:
- Animal feed
- Grain
- Biomass
- Organic material
- Agricultural material
Unique Key Features:
- Sensor certified for use in ATEX, IECEx and NEC/CSA Explosive Atmosphere (Dust), suitable for Zone 20 process environments, Zone 21 external to process.
- Choice of measurement modes for optimum sensor performance.
- Fitted flush in the floor of mixers, ducting or conveyors.
Ducting System
- Install into a larger duct or chute to create a consistent material flow for measurement.
Screw Conveyor
- Position on the upstroke of the blade at 30° from vertical.
Single / Twin Shaft Mixer
- Position on the end wall of the mixer, 30° from vertical.
- 5010 HMXT Fixing Plate Kit (Fixing Plate, Bolts and O-Ring), required
- 5015 HMXT Fixing Plate
- 5020 HMXT O-Ring
- 5025 HMXT Fixing Plate Bolts
- 5030 HMXT Blanking Plug – used to create a seal if HMXT is removed
- 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
