Hydro-Probe SE
Digital Sensor for Measuring Moisture or Dissolved Solids

The Hydro-Probe SE is a high temperature microwave sensor designed for use in liquids such as concentrates, solutions or any process where the level of moisture or dissolved solids requires measurement. The Hydro-Probe SE may be used to help control quality and reduce waste when manufacturing powdered products such as dried soups, powdered drinks, paints or pharmaceutical powders ahead of spray drying.

The sensor is manufactured from materials that are safe for food contact enabling installation in food production or similar environments. The Hydro-Probe SE can be used to measure in an evaporator when reducing liquids to determine when a target level has been reached. This enables precise timing for the liquid to be discharged. The sensor may also be used in any process where an exact measurement of moisture in a liquid is required.

The Hydro-Probe SE is a digital moisture sensor that is designed to measure moisture continuously in a liquid material as it flows around the ceramic sensor faceplate. Reading at 25 times per second the sensor detects rapid changes in moisture, providing a linear digital or analogue output.

Digital Technology

Digital technology provides precise, linear moisture measurement.

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

The sensor response may be adjusted remotely using the Hydro-Com software to minimise the effects of noise of the measured signal. Advanced Digital Signal Processing provides a clear signal with a rapid response.

Measurement Modes

Choice of measurement modes for optimising sensor performance in a variety of applications and material types.

Fully Temperature Compensated Measurement

The sensor internally adjusts for mechanical changes due to temperature fluctuations

Easy to Interface

Two analogue outputs and digital RS485 communications and configurable digital inputs / output make the sensor simple to integrate into a control system.

Measuring in the Mix

Measuring at 25 times per second the sensor continuously detects changes in the moisture of the materials throughout processing.

Temperature Measurement

Temperature output is available to provide a readout of material temperature.

Positioning

The Hydro-Probe SE can be mounted into either a pressurised vessel or pipeline where the material can flow around the sensing head. Installation is simple using the bolted flange on the Hydro-Probe SE.

Accuracy of Measurement

All measurements may, if required, be calibrated to an accuracy of +/- 0.2%.

Sensor Configuration

The Hydro-Probe SE can be remotely configured using Hydro-Com diagnostic software. All readings and sensor parameters are available including the type of output and filtering characteristics.

Calibration

The sensor may be internally calibrated using the Hydro-Com software, or the linear output may be calibrated within the control system or by use of the Hydronix Hydro-View calibration unit.

Simple Power Requirements

The Hydro-Mix may be powered from a 15-30V dc supply. Multiple sensors may be driven from a single power source.