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Hydro-Mix XT-EX

Hydro-Mix XT-EX

Hydro-Mix XT-EX

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Hydro-Mix XT-EX is a digital microwave moisture sensor designed for hazardous dust environments, suitable for measuring moisture in bulk solids and liquids. It is compact, self-contained, and certified for Zone 20/21, Class II Div 1/2 environments.
Features:
  • Compact unit with a fixing plate seal for installation in dusty or liquid processes.
  • Digital measurement technology with 25 readings per second and advanced signal processing.
  • Temperature compensated measurements with two analogue outputs and digital RS485 communications.
  • Remote configuration via Hydro-Com software, eliminating the need for recalibration for the same material.
Installation: The sensor can be installed in mixers, conveyors, and dryer outlets, requiring termination of the electrical cable outside the protected area. It is flush-mounted using a mounting assembly.
Technical Information:
  • Construction: 316 Stainless Steel body, ceramic faceplate, EPDM FDA approved O-rings.
  • Measurement Range: 0-100% moisture, depth approx. 75-100mm.
  • Temperature: Operating range -20-60°C, moisture detection range 0-60°C.
  • Refresh Rate: 25 times per second.
  • Outputs: Two configurable analogue outputs (4-20mA or 0-20mA), digital inputs/outputs for alarms.
  • Communication: RS485 port with RS232, Ethernet, and USB converters available.
  • Environmental: Pressure range 1 Bar Vacuum to 5 Bar, IP68 protection.
  • Power Supply: +15V to +30V DC, 4W.
Ratings: ATEX, IECEx, and ETL certified for hazardous environments.
Accessories: Includes various mounting kits, converters, and power supply options.
Contact Information: Hydronix provides contact details for offices in the UK, Central Europe, Southern Africa, France, America, Spain, and Portugal.
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Catalog excerpts

Hydro-Mix XT-EX-1

Digital Microwave Moisture Sensor for Hazardous Dust Environments Hydro-Mix XT-EX GRAIN • FEED • NUTS • GRANULES • LI

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Hydro-Mix XT-EX-2

Hydro-Mix XT-EX Flush mount, digital microwave moisture sensor for installation into explosive dust environments The Hydro-Mix XT-EX has been designed to measure moisture in flowing bulk solids such as animal feed, grain, rice, pulses and also in liquids. The sensor can be easily installed in ducting, conveying and mixing systems. It is suitable for Zone 20 process environments (Zone 21 external to process). Comprising a single, intelligent unit that contains all on-board functionality including signal processing and averaging, the Hydro-Mix XT-EX precisely measures the moisture content of material...

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Hydro-Mix XT-EX-3

Installation The electrical cable of this sensor has to be terminated outside of Installation Wall or Floor the protected area or within a suitable housing that complies with the relevant protection zone. All connections within the protection zone must be made with the power supply isolated. Hydro-Mix XT-EX Hydro-Mix XT-EX Fixing Plate Typical Installation into Mixers, Conveyors and Dryer Outlets The Hydro-Mix XT-EX can be mounted in many different locations where there is a continuous flow of material across the ceramic faceplate. These include hoppers, ducting, conveyors and mixer systems. Display...

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Hydro-Mix XT-EX-4

Technical Information Construction Analogue Outputs Integrated Cable Faceplate: Ceramic. source available for moisture and temperature. May Screen braid with 65% minimum coverage plus Body: 316 Stainless Steel. Internal Seals: EPDM FDA Approved O-Rings. Fixing Plate O-Ring: EPDM FDA Approved Fixing The sensor is flush mounted with the internal wall of the installation using the included mounting assembly. Measurement Range Moisture: 0-100%, material dependant. Depth: Approx. 75-100mm, material dependant. Measurement Modes Choice of modes for optimising sensor performance Temperature Two configurable...

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