Relative moisture sensor Hydro-Probe Orbiter

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The Hydro-Probe Orbiter is a digital microwave sensor designed specifically to measure moisture and temperature in fast flowing abrasive materials. With a choice of mounting options for static pan, rotating pan and planetary mixers the sensing head moves easily through the mix providing accurate moisture measurement of the material in real time. Originally supplied to the concrete industry, the Hydro-Probe Orbiter can also be mounted as a static sensor underneath a bin or above a belt conveyor and is therefore easily adaptable for use in other industries such as sand, aggregates, cereal, animal feed and fish meal. The Hydro-Probe Orbiter consists of 2 parts - the head unit which houses the electronics and connections and the sensing arm with a hard wearing ceramic. Both the sensing arm and the head unit can be easily changed eliminating the need to replace the entire sensor. To extend the life of the Hydro-Probe Orbiter, the sensing arm should always be fitted with an arm guard and protection rings. The Hydro-Probe Orbiter microwave moisture sensor consists of two parts, the head unit which contains the electronics, and the sensing arm, which takes moisture readings. The arm is easily replaceable and cuts through the mix providing a rapid measurement of both moisture and temperature of the material. To extend the wear life of the arm, Hydronix recommends that in all cases the arm is protected from excessive wear by use of a arm guard and protection rings. Rapid Response to Moisture Changes Unlike other sensors which are positioned so that the material flows over the sensor face, the Hydro-Probe Orbiter is designed to move rapidly through the mix.