Sensor for continuous moisture measurement in dry bulk solids
Sensors for continuous moisture measurement and installation on conveyor belts, screw feeder or hoppers.
This extended moisture range sensor covers a wide range of applications. The sensor penetrates the product for most reliable measurements. High frequency based sensor for high resolution and accuracy.
- highly resistant to abrasion
- extended measurement range, up to 85 % moisture
- high temperature version up to 190 °C
Reliable moisture measurement with high resolution
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- FEATURES & BENEFITS
- MAIN APPLICATIONS
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- TECHNICAL DATA
- MOUNTING & INSTALLATION
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Moisture ranges 0 … 85 % (depending on material)
- Measurement accuracy 0.1 %
- Online moisture measurement
- Recording of surface moisture and capillary moisture
- Independent of the material colour
- Temperature-resistant up to 190 °C
MAIN APPLICATIONS
- Cement
- Chemistry
- Asphalt
- Food
- Glass
- Grain
- Lime
- Minerals
- Steel
- Wood
- Foundry
- Construction materials
- Biomass
- Recycling
- Building materials
- Power plant
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Material to measure | Dust, powders or granulates |
Place to measure | Screw conveyor, belt conveyor, container, slide, dryer, mixer |
Technology | Capacitive |
Moisture range | 0 to 85% (depending on application) |
Material temperature | Max. 80°C (optional 190°C) |
Temperaure measurement | Not included |
Mounting | Flange / Clamp |
Output | 4…20mA, Modbus, Profibus |
TECHNICAL DATA
SENSOR TECHNICAL DATA | |
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Housing | Stainless steel 1.4571 |
Sensor surface | Ceramic |
Protection category | IP 67 according to EN 60529 |
Material temperature | Max. 80°C (optional 190°C) |
Working pressure | Max. 1 bar |
Power consumption | 0.6 W |
Response time | 0.1 sec |
Weight | Approx. 1000 g |
Measuring range | 0 … 85 % residual moisture (depending on material) |
Accuracy | 0.1 % absolutely in the calibrated measuring range |
Connection cable | shielded cable 4-wired, 0.25 mm2 |
TRANSMITTER TECHNICAL DATA | ||||
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Transmitter (DIN Rail) | Transmitter (field housing) | |||
Power supply | 24 V DC ±10 % | 110 / 230 V AC 50 Hz (optional 24 V DC) |
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Power consumption | 20 W / 24 VA | |||
Protection type | IP 40 to EN 60 529 | IP 65 to EN 60 529/10.91 | ||
Ambient operating temperature | -10 … +45 °C | |||
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 23 x 90 x 118 mm | 258 x 237 x 174 mm | ||
Weight | Approx. 172 g | Approx. 2.5 kg | ||
Connection terminals cable cross-section |
0.2-2.5 mm2 [AWG 24-14] | |||
Current output | 1 x 4 … 20 mA (0 … 20 mA), load < 500 Ω |
3 x 4 … 20 mA (0 … 20 mA), load < 500 Ω |
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Interface | RS 485 (ModBus RTU) / USB | |||
Pulse output | Open collector – max. 30 V, 20 mA | |||
Relay contact | Max. rated load: 250 V AC Max. peak current: 6 A Max. rated load 230 V AC: 250 VA Max. breaking capacity DC1: 3/110/220 V: 3/0.35/0.2 A Min. switching load: 500 mW (10 V / 5 mA) |
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Data backup | Flash memory |
MOUNTING & INSTALLATION
Flexible positioning The M-Sens WR3 was developed to offer maximum flexibility during assembly. The following aspects should be taken into account in the positioning of the probe: The measuring field penetrates the densest materials (e. g. sand). With a minimum depth of 120 mm, the probe should always be directed at the material to avoid reflection problems. |
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Installation situations
Container |
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Conveyor belt Measurement of material moisture on a conveyor belt. A constant material height is generated by attaching a material skimmer. This offers ideal conditions for an online measurement. The installation in the lower third of a conveyor screw has the advantage that the material volume that passes over the sensor is almost constant, allowing for an optimal measurement. The movement of the auger flights is hidden. |
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Free fall pipe To be able to measure in free fall pipes or inclined pipes (chutes) with the M-Sens WR3, it is possible to gather material in front of the probe in the short term, for the duration the measurement, with a catching mechanism. After the measurement, the flap will open again and allows the gathered material to continue to drop. The measuring process can be permanently repeated in short or long intervals according to requirements. |
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