Digital microwave technology for water-cement ratio consistency and slump control
Hydronix Sensors utilise digital microwave technology for measuring the moisture in a flowing material. Hydronix Sensors uses its own unique digital measurement technique to provide the highest possible accuracy and range of measurement. Hydro-Control System can automatically calculate and add the correct amount of water to the mixer, ensuring that the required consistency of concrete can be easily achieved, one batch to another.
Specification | Hydro-Probe Sensor | Hydro-Mix Sensor | Hydro-Control System |
Body Construction Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | The Hydro-Control VI is a standalone unit that can be connected to a control system, enabling the transfer of mix cycle information easily. With features such as automatic recipe selection and a coloured touch screen display, the unit is designed for simplicity of use and integration into new or existing control systems. The Hydro-Control VI unit can accurately and continuously monitor, displays and adjust the moisture levels of the material throughout the mix cycle. Using known recipes, the it automatically calculates and adds the correct amount of water to the mix. This ensures that the required moisture target can be easily achieved, one batch to another. |
Faceplate Material | Ceramic | Ceramic | |
Fixing Location | Aggregates Bins / Silos | Mixer | |
Analogue Outputs | 0-20 / 4-20 mA | 0-20 / 4-20 mA | |
Digital Input/Output | Provided for batch average start stop or for moisture/ temperature multiplexing purposes. | Provided for batch average start/stop or for moisture/ temperature multiplexing purposes. | |
Digital (Serial) Communications | Opto-isolated RS485 | Opto-isolated RS485 | |
Moisture Range | Sensor will measure up to saturation of material. | Sensor will measure up to saturation of material. | |
Material Penetration | 75-100 mm | 75-100 mm | |
Operating Temperature | 0-60°C | 0-60°C | |
Refresh Rate | 25 times per sec | 25 times per sec | |
Connections | 10-way MIL-SPEC connector. | 10-way MIL-SPEC connector. | |
Power Supply (DC) | 15 – 30 (4 kW) V | 15 – 30 (4 kW) V | |
Dimensions (L x H) | 396 x 76.2 mm | 125 x 108 (165) mm |