Hydronix Hydro-Probe XT User manual

Hydro-Probe XT
User Guide
To re-order quote part number: HD0538
Revision: 1.6.0
Revision date: January 2020

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Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in nor the product described in this documentation
may be adapted or reproduced in any material form except with the prior written approval of Hydronix Limited,
hereinafter referred to as Hydronix.
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Hydronix Limited
Units 11-12,
Henley Business Park
Pirbright Road
Normandy
Surrey GU3 2DX
United Kingdom
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The customer in applying the product described in this documentation accepts that the product is a
programmable electronic system which is inherently complex and which may not be completely free of errors. In
doing so the customer therefore undertakes responsibility to ensure that the product is properly installed
commissioned operated and maintained by competent and suitably trained persons and in accordance with any
instructions or safety precautions made available or good engineering practice and to thoroughly verify the use of
the product in the particular application.
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The product described in this documentation is subject to continuous development and improvement. All
information of a technical nature and particulars of the product and its use including the information and
particulars contained in this documentation are given by Hydronix in good faith.
Hydronix welcomes comments and suggestions relating to the product and this documentation
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Revision history
Revision No
Date
Description of Change
1.0.0
October 2012
First Release
1.1.0
June 2013
Formatting Updates
1.2.0
August 2013
Corrosion protection section added to Chapter 2
1.3.0
February 2014
Figure 29 & 30 updated
1.4.0
April 2014
Figure 15 description updated
1.4.1
May 2014
Minor Formatting update
1.5.0
July 2016
Updated Sensor Cable part Numbers and Hydro-
Com information
1.6.0
January 2020
Address Change

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 11
1Introduction................................................................................................................................. 12
2Measuring techniques ................................................................................................................ 12
3Sensor connection and configuration.........................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation......................................................................................................... 15
1General to all applications .......................................................................................................... 15
2Positioning the sensor ................................................................................................................ 16
3Installing the Sensor................................................................................................................... 22
4Corrosion protection ................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Electrical Installation and Communication ........................................................................... 27
1Installation guidelines ................................................................................................................. 27
2Analogue outputs ....................................................................................................................... 27
3RS485 multi-drop connection.....................................................................................................29
4Hydronix Interface Units............................................................................................................. 30
5Digital input/output connection ................................................................................................... 30
6Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 35
1Configuring the Sensor............................................................................................................... 35
2Analogue output setup ............................................................................................................... 35
3Digital inputs/output setup.......................................................................................................... 37
4Filtering....................................................................................................................................... 38
5Alternative Measurement Techniques........................................................................................ 39
Chapter 5 Sensor Integration and Calibration....................................................................................... 43
1Sensor Integration ...................................................................................................................... 43
2Sensor Calibration...................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 6 Optimising Sensor and Process Performance ....................................................................51
1General to all Applications ......................................................................................................... 51
2Routine maintenance ................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 7 Sensor diagnostics............................................................................................................... 53
1Sensor Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 8 Technical specification ......................................................................................................... 59
1Technical Specifications............................................................................................................. 59
Chapter 9 Frequently asked questions .................................................................................................61
Appendix A Default parameters ............................................................................................................ 63
1Default Parameters .................................................................................................................... 63
Appendix B Document Cross Reference .............................................................................................. 65
1Document Cross Reference....................................................................................................... 65

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: The Hydro-Probe XT.............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 2: Connecting the sensor (overview) .........................................................................................13
Figure 3: Hydro-Probe XT mounting angle and material flow...............................................................15
Figure 4: Fitting a deflection plate to prevent damage..........................................................................15
Figure 5: Overhead view of Hydro-Probe XT mounted in a bin ............................................................ 16
Figure 6: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in the neck of the bin............................................................ 16
Figure 7: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in the bin wall ........................................................................17
Figure 8: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in large bins ..........................................................................17
Figure 9: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in a vibratory feeder .............................................................. 18
Figure 10: Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT on a conveyor belt ..............................................................19
Figure 11 - Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in an en-masse conveyor .................................................. 20
Figure 12 - Mounting the Hydro-Probe XT in a screw conveyor...........................................................21
Figure 13: The standard mounting sleeve (part no 0025)..................................................................... 22
Figure 14: The extension mounting sleeve (part no 0026) ...................................................................22
Figure 15: Flanged Mounting Sleeve (Part number 0024A) .................................................................23
Figure 16: Hydro-Probe installed under an aggregate bin.................................................................... 24
Figure 17: Hydro-Probe installed in an Extension Mounting Sleeve ....................................................25
Figure 18: Hydro-Probe installed with a drip loop ................................................................................. 25
Figure 19: Deflector plate...................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 20: 0975A Sensor cable connections ........................................................................................ 28
Figure 21: RS485 multi-drop connection .............................................................................................. 29
Figure 22: Correct RS485 cable networks ............................................................................................29
Figure 23: Incorrect RS485 cabling ...................................................................................................... 29
Figure 24: Internal/external excitation of digital input 1 & 2 ..................................................................30
Figure 25: Activation of digital output 2.................................................................................................30
Figure 26: RS232/485 converter connections (0049B)......................................................................... 31
Figure 27: RS232/485 converter connections (0049A)......................................................................... 31
Figure 28: RS232/485 converter connections (Sensor Interface Module)............................................ 32
Figure 29: Ethernet Adapter Connections (EAK01) .............................................................................. 33
Figure 30: Ethernet Power Adapter Kit connections (EPK01) ..............................................................33
Figure 31: Maximum number of sensor connections dependent upon ambient temperature .............. 34
Figure 32: Guidance for setting output variables .................................................................................. 36
Figure 33: Relationship of moisture % to Unscaled values .................................................................. 40
Figure 34: Calibrations for two different materials ................................................................................ 43
Figure 35: Calibration inside the Hydro-Probe XT ................................................................................ 45
Figure 36: Calibration inside the control system ................................................................................... 46
Figure 37: Example of good material calibration................................................................................... 49
Figure 38: Examples of poor material calibration points.......................................................................50

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