Global Leaders in Online Moisture Analysis

MoistScan - practical, proven, process technology

Locations

AMERICAS | ASIA | EUROPE | OCEANIA | AFRICA | MIDDLE EAST

Unlike other technologies such as near infrared (NIR), radio frequency (RF), conductance and capacitance, MoistScan analyses nearly 100% of the material identifying variations in moisture throughout the entire profile.

MoistScan® employs state-of-the-art microwave technology to accurately measure moisture levels in a wide range of bulk materials.

Mining

Coal

Iron Ore

Gold Ore

Bauxite

Nickel

Aluminium

Lead

Zinc

Copper

Concentrate

Sintering

Filter Cake

Pellets

Agriculture

Wheat

Rice

Maize

Sorghum

Grains

Feed

Fertiliser

Bio-fuels

Bagasse

Wood-chip

Wood-flake

Pulp

Sawdust

Hog Fuel

Food

Cheese

Butter

Snack Foods

Breakfast Cereal

Pasta

Powders

Building Materials

Cement

MDF Board

Particle Board

Panel Board

Clay

Practical design and smart features make the MoistScan® exceptionally easy to install, set-up, calibrate and maintain.

Benefits & Features

Unrivaled Accuracy and Reliability
Over 90% of material conveyed is analysed
Unaffected by dust & humidity
No optical surfaces to clean (as with NIR technology)
Rugged Construction

Optimised Design

All parts non-corrodible
Hassle-free Installation
Light weight
Delivered fully assembled
Seamless Plant Integration

Seamless Integration

Supports all popular communication protocols
Ultrasonic bed depth sensor means no belt-scale required
Multiple User Interface Options

IoT Capable

Users can view and change settings, adjust calibrations and access data whilst standing beside the analyser, from the control room, or from the other side of the world.
Optional 3G modem connection with web browser interface ( independent of plant PLC system thus eliminating IT security issues)
Ethernet or RS485 connection with web browser interface accessible from PC, Tablet or Smart phone.

MoistScan Specifications

Measurement Technique	Variable Frequency Microwave Transmission (VFMT™)
Parameter Measured	Total Moisture
Measurement Range	0-95% (application dependent)
Measurement Frequency	50Hz
Wavelength	0.5MHz – 3.0GHz (application dependent, application optimised)
Instrument Precision	Typically 0.3% at 1 SD (application dependent
Plant Inputs	Conveyor running digital input Belt-scale mass fl ow rate analogue or digital pulse (optional)
Plant Outputs	Instantaneous moisture Time averaged moisture (user defined) Tonnes weighted moisture
Power	Instrument quality 110/240VAC 60/50 Hz
Installation Options	Conveyor Belt, Pipe, Vertical Disk Filter, Horizontal Belt Filter, Chute, Bin, Hopper, Weigh-feeder, Screw-feeder, Auger
Plant Connections	2 x 4-20mA current loops, Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485 serial ports available
Communication Protocols	ModBus (standard) Other popular industrial protocols available via integrated protocol converter
Frame	High grade 6mm Aluminium (stainless steel option)
User Interface	At the analyser via graphical touchscreen HMI on the control cabinet. In the control room via web browser interface on standard PC. Anywhere in the world via web browser interface on PC, tablet or mobile phone
HMI	IP66 rated for dust and moisture ingress 7 inch WVGA 800 x 480 LCD colour touch screen
Control Cabinet	316 Stainless Steel IP66 rated for dust and moisture ingress
Remote Connection	Company authorized access via VPN connection 3G modem connection (optional)
Environmental	-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) operational temperature range (standard) -40°F (-40°C) with optional heating of cabinet
Weight & Dimensions	Typically less than 65kg total weight (configuration dependent) Dimensions and weight are configuration-dependent