ONLINE RESIDUAL MOISTURE MEASUREMENT
Microwave sensor for continuous moisture measurement in dry bulk solids
Sensors for continuous moisture measurement and installation on conveyor belts, screw feeder or hoppers.
Two types of sensor-technology to cover a wide range of applications. Both sensors penetrate the product for most reliable measurements.
Microwave based sensor for high resolution and accuracy.
•highly resistant to abrasion
•integrated temperature reading
•flow detection function
MAIN APPLICATIONS
•Cement
•Chemistry
•Asphalt
•Food
•Glass
•Grain
•Lime
•Minerals
•Steel
•Wood
•Foundry
•Construction materials
•Biomass
•Recycling
•Building materials
•Power plant
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Moisture ranges 0 … 65 % (depending on material)
- Measurement accuracy 0.1 %
- Online moisture measurement
- ATEX-certified
- Recording of surface moisture and capillary moisture
- Independent of the material colour
- Temperature-resistant up to 120 °C
Technical Specifications
Material to measure Dust, powders or granulates
Place to measure Screw conveyor, belt conveyor, container, slide, dryer, mixer
Working principle Microwave
Moisture range 0 to 65% (depending on application)
Material temperature Max. 120°C
Temperaure measurement Not included
Mounting Flange
ATEX rating Category 1
Output 4…20mA, Modbus, Profibus
Sensor Technical Data
Housing Stainless steel 1.4571
Sensor surface Ceramic
Ex-protection (optional) Zone 20 (Dust), Zone 0 (Gas)
Protection category IP 67 according to EN 60529
Material ambient temperature 0 … +80 °C, optional 120 °C
Working pressure Max. 10 bar
Power consumption 0.6 W
Response time 0.1 sec
Weight Approx. 1000 g