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Hydronix Hydro-Probe XT User Manual (67 pages)
Brand:
Hydronix
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Figure 1: the Hydro-Probe XT
11
Introduction
12
Measuring Techniques
12
Figure 2: Connecting the Sensor (Overview)
13
Sensor Connection and Configuration
13
Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
15
General to All Applications
15
Figure 3: Hydro-Probe XT Mounting Angle and Material Flow
15
Figure 4: Fitting a Deflection Plate to Prevent Damage
15
Positioning the Sensor
16
Figure 5: Overhead View of Hydro-Probe XT Mounted in a bin
16
Figure 6: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in the Neck of the bin
16
Figure 7: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in the bin Wall
17
Figure 8: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in Large Bins
17
Figure 9: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in a Vibratory Feeder
18
Figure 10: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT on a Conveyor Belt
19
Figure 11 - Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in an En-Masse Conveyor
20
Figure 12 - Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in a Screw Conveyor
21
Installing the Sensor
22
Figure 13: the Standard Mounting Sleeve (Part no 0025)
22
Figure 14: the Extension Mounting Sleeve (Part no 0026)
22
Figure 15: Flanged Mounting Sleeve (Part Number 0024A)
23
Corrosion Protection
24
Figure 16: Hydro-Probe Installed under an Aggregate bin
24
Figure 17: Hydro-Probe Installed in an Extension Mounting Sleeve
25
Figure 18: Hydro-Probe Installed with a Drip Loop
25
Figure 19: Deflector Plate
25
Chapter 3 Electrical Installation and Communication
27
Installation Guidelines
27
Analogue Outputs
27
Figure 20: 0975A Sensor Cable Connections
28
RS485 Multi-Drop Connection
29
Figure 21: RS485 Multi-Drop Connection
29
Figure 22: Correct RS485 Cable Networks
29
Figure 23: Incorrect RS485 Cabling
29
Hydronix Interface Units
30
Digital Input/Output Connection
30
Figure 24: Internal/External Excitation of Digital Input 1 & 2
30
Figure 25: Activation of Digital Output 2
30
Connecting to a PC
31
Figure 26: RS232/485 Converter Connections (0049B)
31
Figure 27: RS232/485 Converter Connections (0049A)
31
Figure 28: RS232/485 Converter Connections (Sensor Interface Module)
32
Figure 29: Ethernet Adapter Connections (EAK01)
33
Figure 30: Ethernet Power Adapter Kit Connections (EPK01)
33
Figure 31: Maximum Number of Sensor Connections Dependent Upon Ambient Temperature
34
Chapter 4 Configuration
35
Configuring the Sensor
35
Analogue Output Setup
35
Figure 32: Guidance for Setting Output Variables
36
Digital Inputs/Output Setup
37
Filtering
38
Alternative Measurement Techniques
39
Figure 33: Relationship of Moisture % to Unscaled Values
40
Chapter 5 Sensor Integration and Calibration
43
Sensor Integration
43
Sensor Calibration
43
Figure 34: Calibrations for Two Different Materials
43
Figure 35: Calibration Inside the Hydro-Probe XT
45
Figure 36: Calibration Inside the Control System
46
Figure 37: Example of Good Material Calibration
49
Figure 38: Examples of Poor Material Calibration Points
50
Chapter 6 Optimising Sensor and Process Performance
51
General to All Applications
51
Routine Maintenance
51
Chapter 7 Sensor Diagnostics
53
Sensor Diagnostics
53
Chapter 8 Technical Specification
59
Technical Specifications
59
Chapter 9 Frequently Asked Questions
61
Appendix A Default Parameters
63
Default Parameters
63
Appendix B Document Cross Reference
65
Document Cross Reference
65
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Hydronix Hydro-Probe XT Configuration And Calibration Manual (53 pages)
Moisture Sensor
Brand:
Hydronix
| Category:
Accessories
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Introduction
11
Figure 1: Connecting the Sensor (Overview)
13
Chapter 2 Configuration
15
Configuring the Sensor
15
Analogue Output Setup
15
Figure 2: Guidance for Setting Output Variable
15
Digital Inputs/Output Setup
17
Averaging Parameters
19
Filtering
20
Typical Moisture Trace from a Hydronix Moisture Sensor in Flowing Material
21
Figure 3: Raw and Filter Include Sensor Output
21
Figure 4: Raw Unscaled Moisture Trace in Flowing Material
21
Figure 5: Graph Showing the Filtered Signal
21
Filtering the Signal When Used in a Mixer Application
22
Figure 6: Typical Moisture Curve
22
Figure 7: Graph Showing Raw Signal During MIX Cycle
22
Figure 8: Filtering the RAW Unscaled Signal (1)
23
Figure 9: Filtering the RAW Signal (2)
23
Figure 10: Relationship of Unscaled Values to Moisture
25
Outputting the Sensor Data
26
Figure 11: Data Arrangement in the Sensor
26
Figure 12: None Specified Output Selection
27
Figure 13: Legacy Output Selection
27
Chapter 3 Sensor Integration and Material Calibration
29
Sensor Integration
29
Introduction to Material Calibration
29
Figure 14: Calibrations for 3 Different Materials
29
Figure 15: Typical Calibration Results
30
SSD Coefficient and SSD Moisture Content
31
Storing Calibration Data
31
Figure 16: Calibration Inside the Sensor
31
Calibration Procedure for Flowing Material (Linear)
32
Figure 17 - Calibration Inside the Control System
32
Good/Bad Calibration
34
Figure 18 - Example of Good Material Calibration
34
Quadratic Calibration
35
Figure 19 - Examples of Poor Material Calibration Points
35
Calibrating a Sensor in a Mixer
36
Figure 20: Example of a Good Quadratic Calibration
36
Figure 21: Example of a Bad Quadratic Calibration
36
Brix Calibration
38
Figure 22: Example of a Good Brix Calibration
39
Figure 23: Example of a Bad Brix Calibration
39
Chapter 4 Best Practices
41
General to All Applications
41
Chapter 5 Sensor Diagnostics
43
Sensor Diagnostics
43
Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions
49
Appendix A Document Cross Reference
51
Document Cross Reference
51
Hydronix Hydro-Probe XT Installation Manual (27 pages)
Brand:
Hydronix
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Hydro-Probe Installation
11
Figure 1: the Hydro-Probe Sensor
11
General to All Applications
12
Figure 2: Hydro-Probe Mounting Angle and Material Flow
12
Figure 3: Fitting a Deflection Plate to Prevent Damage
12
Positioning the Sensor
13
Figure 4: Overhead View of Hydro-Probe Mounted in a bin
13
Figure 5: Mounting the Hydro-Probe in the Neck of the bin
13
Figure 6: Mounting the Hydro-Probe in the bin Wall
14
Figure 7: Mounting the Hydro-Probe in Large Bins
14
Figure 8: Vibratory Feed Mounting
15
Figure 9: Mounting the Hydro-Probe on a Conveyor Belt
15
Figure 10: Hydro-Probe Angled at 45° to Reduce Build-Up
16
Figure 11: Mounting the Hydro-Probe in an En-Masse Conveyor
16
Figure 12: Mounting the Hydro-Probe in a Screw Conveyor
17
Figure 13: Hydro-Probe in Ducting
17
Installing the Sensor
18
Figure 14: the Standard Mounting Sleeve (Part no 0025)
18
Figure 15: the Extension Mounting Sleeve (Part no 0026)
18
Figure 16: Flanged Mounting Sleeve (Part Number 0024A)
19
Chapter 2 Corrosion Protection
21
Corrosion Protection
21
Figure 17: Hydro-Probe Installed under an Aggregate bin
21
Figure 18: Hydro-Probe Installed in an Extension Mounting Sleeve
21
Figure 19: Hydro-Probe Installed with a Drip Loop
22
Figure 20: Hydro-Probe Protection Cover
22
Chapter 3 Technical Specification
23
Technical Specification
23
Appendix A Document Cross Reference
25
Document Cross Reference
25
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