Chapter 1 Introduction; Introduction To The Hydro-Control Vi; Figure 1: The Hydro-Control Vi - Hydronix Hydro-Control VI Operator's Manual

Chapter 1

1 Introduction to the Hydro-Control VI

The Hydro-Control VI is a touch screen computer based upon the Microsoft Windows XP
Embedded operating system that has been designed to work with the Hydronix range of sensors.
The unit monitors the level of moisture in a process (usually in a mixer) and send signals to adjust
the flow of water into the process using water valves.
The moisture level during the process cycle is displayed on the Overview Screen and there are
intuitive and easy to use graphical tools for setting up the recipes in the system.
Communication with external systems can be implemented using either the built in RS232 serial
port or the optional Expansion Board. The Expansion Board also provides two analogue inputs
and two analogue outputs.

Figure 1: The Hydro-Control VI

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