Multiple User Interfaces to Suit Every Situation
Several types of gauge displays are available to meet the needs of different customer requirements, all are equipped with a modern high resolution 10” colour, touch screen interface with intuitive, easy-to-use software. The simple, lower-cost Operator Terminal (OT) provides a large, easy to read display of measurements and basic gauge functions. The sophisticated Gauge Control Interface (GCI) can manage networks of multiple gauges, providing advanced configuration, data storage/trending and diagnostic functionality. A ruggedized, portable tablet with embedded software for managing multiple gauges, with a convenient wireless connection to the gauges is also available.
Connectivity and Industrial Interfaces
The Series 9 NIR Industrial Moisture Gauge can be easily incorporated into any new or existing process using its digital I/O and networking options. Up to 16 gauges can easily be networked (daisy-chained) and connected to an existing PLC or SCADA systems using a number of industry-standard protocols including EthernetIP, ProfinetIO, ModbusTCP, DeviceNet and ProfibusDP. In addition, eight digital I/O and analogue outputs are also available.
Accessories and Options
A full range of accessories and options are available to simplify installation and to ensure that the system is correctly specified for dependable and reliable operation for specific applications. Options include air or water cooling/heating, adjustable mounting brackets, cabling options, gating for measurement of discontinuous products, powder vision for measuring powders in ducts, measurement beam size, product temperature sensing and special product viewing ports
Lowest Cost of Ownership
Long-term stability combined with industry best performance, low installation costs and no routine maintenance requirements guarantee the lowest cost of ownership over many years of service.
Operating Principle
The Series 9 Industrial Moisture Gauge measurement sensor works on the principle that moisture molecules within the product being measured discretely absorb a certain wavelength of infrared (IR) light. By pulsing light at these wavelengths onto the product and then capturing and measuring the reflected unabsorbed light on a light-sensitive detector, it possible to determine exactly by how much each wavelength is being absorbed. Using advanced process algorithms and high-speed signal processing, it is possible to provide a direct moisture measurement for any given material that is presented. The measurement is unaffected by changes in process conditions such as particle size, product height temperature, ambient lighting and relative humidity changes.
Colour Measurement
An additional feature of the Series 9 goes even further to aid production efficiency and product perfection. The latest Series 9 can identify a shift in colour within a split second which can allow any contamination causing discolouration such as limestone to be removed before any further wastage occurs. Limestone can cause a range of faults within the production of bricks and tiles for example that reduce quality and strength so the need to quickly identify possible faults to eradicate wastage is vital to all production managers.
Applications
The Series 9 NIR Moisture Gauge can be used to accurately measure moisture in many types of materials, some examples of common applications:
- Acetate
- Aggregates
- Bauxite
- Biofuels
- Calcium Carbonate
- Cellulose
- Cement
- Ceramics
- Chalk
- Clay and clay products
- Crushed glass (cullet)
- Coal (crushed/powdered)
- Detergents
- Explosives
- Fertilisers
- Fibres & polymers
- Furnace slag
- Fly ash
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- Gypsum
- Limestone (crushed)
- Minerals
- Ore extraction & mining
- Pharmaceuticals
- Phosphates
- pre-cast concrete
- PVC pellets
- Talc (powdered)
- Sand
- Sawdust
- Sinter mix
- Wood-based panels (MDF, particleboard)
- Woodchips
- Zeolite (powdered)
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