Hydro-Mix

Moisture sensor: Flush mount for mixers and conveyors

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)
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

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