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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 installation in Zone 20/21, Class II Div 1/2 environments.
Features: The sensor offers precise linear moisture measurement with 25 readings per second, advanced digital signal processing, and full temperature compensation. It includes two analogue outputs, digital RS485 communications, and configurable digital inputs/outputs and alarms. Remote configuration is possible via Hydro-Com software.
Installation: The sensor can be installed in various locations such as hoppers, ducting, conveyors, and mixer systems. It requires termination of the electrical cable outside the protected area or within compliant housing. The sensor is flush-mounted using the included mounting assembly.
Technical Specifications: Constructed with a 316 stainless steel body and ceramic faceplate, the sensor operates within a temperature range of -20-60°C and a moisture detection range of 0-60°C. It supports a refresh rate of 25 times per second and offers configurable analogue and digital outputs.
Environmental and Power Requirements: The sensor operates under pressures from 1 Bar Vacuum to 5 Bar and is protected by a Cable Gland IP68. It requires a power supply of +15V to +30V DC, 4W.
Certifications and Ratings: The Hydro-Mix XT-EX is ATEX, IECEx, and ETL certified for hazardous environments.
Accessories and Options: Various accessories are available, including fixing plates, power supplies, converters, and an extended warranty option.
Contact Information: For further inquiries, contact Hydronix at their UK head office or regional offices in Central Europe, Southern Africa, France, America, Spain, and Portugal.
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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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