Trace moisture measurement humidity probe SMART III RF

radiofor silos

Moisture Probe Finna Sensors’ Smart III RF Moisture Probe is appropriate in those situations where NIR use on conveying systems/web applications or RF flat plate sensor use on board type products are not sufficient. Examples include tanks, bins, barrels, drums, hoppers, Super Sacks™, silos, etc. These applications require a probe type moisture meter where the probe is inserted into, and is surrounded by product. Since the probe generates a 3 inch diameter radio frequency field around the length of the probe, a significant volume of product is measured. As the product is slowly removed from the silo, and refilled from the top, it passes by the RF Probe, thereby providing a constant real time moisture measurement. Typical applications would include starches, distillers and brewers grains, granulated chemicals or food ingredients, whole grains such as corn kernels, rice, soybeans, tree nut stockpiles, etc. The Smart III RF Moisture Probe, both on-line and continuous, answers the industry need for instantaneous, non-destructive moisture measurement in storage and in-process silos. The RF (radio frequency) probe typically installs near the bottom of a vertical silo near the point of product discharge. Multiple probes can be installed top, middle, and bottom of the silo should measurement of moisture gradients be desired. The probes can be manufactured in various lengths from 6 inches to 48 inches to accommodate facility requirements. The probes are ¾ inches in diameter and easily install in a ¾ inch NPT flange welded to the side of the silo.