Hydro-Hub

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Hydro-Hub is a versatile device designed to connect Hydronix sensors to office and fieldbus networks, supporting up to 16 sensors simultaneously. It facilitates data collection, sensor configuration, diagnostics, and calibration management.

Features

Easy installation in new or existing systems.
Live display for up to 6 sensors and communication with up to 16 sensors.
Ethernet port with web browser interface and Web API.
Compatible with modern web browsers.
Calibration management and sensor diagnostics.
DIN Rail mountable with fieldbus connection option.

Connectivity
The Hydro-Hub supports multiple connection methods including TCP/IP, RS485 networks, and Fieldbus options. It features a built-in web server for remote connections and interaction with the Industrial Internet of Things.

Calibration Management
The device offers calibration management for users requiring moisture values without complex calibration functions. It supports multiple sensor calibrations for different materials.

Technical Specifications

Construction: Stainless Steel body.
Operating System: Linux.
Power Supply: 24V DC 1.25A (40W) for Hydro-Hub only.
Operating Temperature: 0 – 50 degrees C.
Web Interfaces: Compatible with browsers with a resolution of 1024 x 600 and above.
Communications: RS485, Ethernet, optional Fieldbus modules (PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET).

Additional Information
The Hydro-Hub is designed to expand the capabilities of existing systems, overcoming limitations of single master RS485 networks through advanced algorithms. It supports digital calibration selection and offers USB ports for data logging and system upgrades.

Catalog excerpts

Connect Hydronix sensors to Ofﬁce and Fieldbus networks

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Hydro-Hub Easily connect Hydronix sensors to ofﬁce and ﬁeldbus networks The Hydro-Hub is a central point to connect a Hydronix sensor network of up to 16 sensors with multiple systems simultaneously. The unit provides an easy method of data collection in addition to sensor conﬁguration and diagnostics and calibration selection. Connections can be made using TCP/IP, existing RS485 networks implementing the Hydro-Link Protocol or through the Fieldbus option. The Hydro-Hub features a built in web server with a web API interface for remote connections enabling interaction with the Industrial Internet...

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Typical Installation The Hydro-Hub is easy to install in existing systems and expands their capability through the additional RS485 port which accepts all current and legacy Hydro-Link protocol commands. 24vDC Digital Inputs Remote Calibration Selection Industrial Fieldbus communications with sensor Hydro-Hub Wireless communications with sensor using a web browser Fieldbus Option Average / hold input control Alarm Output Average / hold input control Control System Connectivity The Hydro-Hub overcomes the limitations of a single master RS485 network by using advanced algorithms. This allows the...

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Technical Information Construction Operating Temperature Body: Stainless Steel. RS485 communication from Control System. Unit Operating System RS485 communication to sensor network of up to 16 sensors. Ethernet Port. Web browser interface over TCP/IP network. DIN rail mounting to IEC/EN 60715. Optional Fieldbus port: • PROFIBUS Module Power Supply • Ethernet/IP Module 24V DC 1.25A (40W) for Hydro-Hub only. Power for separately. Web Interfaces Hydronix web interface is compatible with leading browsers that have a screen resolution of 1024 x 600 and above. • PROFINET Module Optional 16 Digital...

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Hydro-Hub

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