Insight into process moisture
Principle of operation
The MA-600SF features custom-built sensors that mount to the sides of the screw feeder at an appropriate angle creating a microwave field in the shape of a semi-circle such that the field diameter equates to the height of the auger flight. As the material passes through the electromagnetic field the analyser detects changes in the microwave properties and displays the moisture percentage continuously in real time.
The real time measurement provides early warning to moisture increases that may lead to blockages or bulk handling difficulties. Alternatively, it may be used to determine material dry tons being fed by the screw feeder.
The control enclosure is mounted in close proximity of the sensors or it may be installed in the control or electrical switch room.
The user-friendly interface puts the power of easy set up and maintenance in the hands of the operator, designed with simple-to-use menus. The MA-600SF also features built in data storage and communication capabilities of the enable technical support via remote access for diagnostic purposes and periodic calibration verification. In addition, sending and receiving plant data has never been easier with a host of industry standard protocols to choose from.
Key Feature #1
Superior Precision and Accuracy; measurement of 100% of the material passing through the measurement zone.
Key Feature #2
Industry 4.0 IoT Remote Access for periodic calibration checks and servicing. Personnel don’t need to access the plant improving safety and productivity.
Key Feature #3
Seamless control system integration with a wide range of optional serial communication protocols to choose from.
Key Feature #4
The custom designed mounting arrangement allows easy installation to the existing chute or vessel.
Key Feature #5
The analyser interface consists of a built-in industrial colour touch screen with user-friendly intuitive menu’s requiring very little training to operate and powerful diagnostics.
Application Examples
Instrument: MA-600SF (2 units)
Material: Corn Starch (for sugar candy moulding)
Installation: Analysers installed to screw conveyors, returning freshly conditioned starch to the process and feeding blended starch to the moguls.
Moisture: 5 – 7% moisture (freshly conditioned starch) and
7 – 9% moisture (blended starch)
Purpose: Online moisture analysis and control of blending and conditioning.
Application Examples
Instrument: MA-600SF (3 Units)
Material: Coarse Grains (Germ)
Installation: Analysers installed to a corn drying line prior to and after a dryer on screw conveyors.
Moisture: 0.5 – 4%
Purpose: Dryer control