A moisture meter for process control of solid material

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MCT460

reliable, rugged, & accurate
measure 1,2,or 3 constituents
simple to install & virtually maintenance-free

The MCT460 accurately determines the moisture, oil and fat content of solid materials.

It can also be used to determine coating thicknesses and is suitable for process control of a wide variety of manufactured products such as:

plasterboard
pellets
powders & granules
wood
flaked products

It illuminates the product using near infrared (NIR) light. Molecular bonds present in water (H₂O), or the C-H bond present in organic liquids and oils, absorb light at specific wavelengths in the NIR spectrum. Narrow band light filters are used to determine absorption at three specific wavelengths, and are compared to absorption at other wavelengths. This pulsed light illuminates the product being measured. The signals generated are then processed and calibrated to provide a display and output proportional to the measured constituent (either humidity, oil & fats or coating thickness).

MCT460-WP near infrared transmitter for the wood product industry from Process Sensors

MCT460-WP

Designed specifically for the wood products industry. This transmitter can be used for a variety of woods and wood chips.

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MCT460-T near infrared transmitter for the tobacco industry from Process Sensors

MCT460-T

Designed specifically for the tobacco processing industry.

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GENERAL
Measured NIR constituents	1, 2 or 3 simultaneously
Measurement principle	Near Infrared (NIR) Technology
Moisture range	0.1 to 95 %
Coatings range	0.1 to 200 gr/m
Fats/oils range	0.1 to 50 %
Temperature range	0 to 100 °C
Moisture accuracy	± 0.1 %
Coating accuracy	± 0.1 gr/m
Fats/oils accuracy	± 0.2 %
Repeatability	± 0.2 %
Transmitter/product distance	200 to 450 mm
Ambient temperature	0 to 50 °C with water (or air cooling up to 80 °C)
Response time	1 to 999 seconds. Three modes available
Calibration codes	100
Window purge	Airpurge diffuser
Certification
European	CE Compliant
Shipping
Shipping weight	8.6 kg
Mechanical
Dimension	260.35 H x 365.23 W x 177 D mm*
Enclosure material	Cast aluminium, IP67
ELECTRICAL
Power voltage	90 to 260 VAC
Power frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption	40 Watts
Outputs	Four 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 10 V (isolated), RS232 & RS485
DATABUS & SOFTWARE INTERFACES
Optional Bus Interfaces	ProfiNet, ProfiBus, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet
Software	Window-based Stand-alone Program or OPC-DDE Server
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Display	5.7 inch colour touch screen LCD
Language	User selectable
Power	From MCT460 sensor or local
Cable	3 m standard
Keypad/touch screen	Access to MCT360 settings, including calibrations, product codes and diagnostics
Enclosure	Cast aluminium
MAINTENANACE
Warranty	24 months parts and labour
Routine	None required
Calibration verification	Calibration check standards
All specifications for standard version and subject to change