* Specifications
The Hydro-Mix is a rugged microwave sensor designed to measure moisture in manufacturing industries that use mixers and blenders during processing.
Typical applications that use this sensor are aggregates, concrete and asphalt production.
Construction :
Body : Stainless Steel.
Protection Ring : Hardened Steel.
Faceplate : Ceramic.
Fixing :
The Hydro-Mix is secured to a fixing plate by a clamp ring.
This allows the height of the sensor to be adjusted if necessary.
Analogue Outputs :
2 Configurable 0 to 20mA or 4 to 20mA current loop source available for moisture and temperature.
May also be converted to 0 to 10V DC.
Digital Inputs/Output :
2 configurable digital signals are provided for batch average start/stop or for moisture/temperature multiplexing purposes.
Digital (Serial) Communications :
Opto-Isolated RS485 2-Wire port.
Uses Hydro-Com communications protocol for read/write access to sensor parameters and values.
Ethernet and USB interfaces are also available.
Moisture Range :
The sensor will measure up to saturation of material.
Material Penetration : Approximately 75 to 100mm dependent on material.
Operating Temperature : 0 to 60ºC.
The sensor will not measure in ice.
Refresh Rate : Outputs are updated 25 times per second.
Connections :
The sensor is fitted with a 10-way MIL-SPEC connector.
A 4, 10 or 25 metre, 6 twisted pair cable pre-assembled for connection to a waterproof junction box is available.
Power Supply : +15Vdc to +30Vdc. 4W.