Installation and Mounting for the Hydro-Probe II Microwave Sensor
The Hydro-Probe II microwave moisture sensor has been designed for a variety of mounting options. The most typical installation is in or underneath a bin (silo) or above a conveyor or belt feed. These different options provide the installer with flexibility in determining the most suitable location for the sensor to be installed.
The Hydro-Probe should be mounted in the flow of material which must pass across the ceramic faceplate of the sensor. To ensure that the material flow is not obstructed and to prevent build up on the sensor face, the moisture probe should be installed an angle of approximately 60 degrees to the flow of material. For installations where the silo is wide an extension mounting sleeve can be used.
The examples below show diagrams of typical mounting for the Hydro-Probe in a bin (silo) and a conveyor or belt feeder. Some examples also have application pictures with them. Please note these will open in a new browser window.
Full details regarding installation and calibration can be found in the User Guide. This is available for download in many different languages. Details for the extension mounting sleeve and other Hydro-Probe II accessories can be found on the associated products page.
Typical Examples for Mounting a Hydro-Probe Sensor
In the Neck of the Bin
Preferred position - the Hydro-Probe II is fitted in the neck of the bin using a standard mounting sleeve.
Inside the Bin
If the neck of the bin is narrow, the Hydro-Probe II can be mounted in the bin using a standard mounting sleeve.
View a typical installation
Wide Bins
The extended mounting sleeve will be required with wide bins to ensure that the Hydro-Probe II face is in the flowing material.
Beneath the Bin
Where space is very restricted the Hydro-Probe II may be positioned below the bin to avoid flow obstruction
View a typical installation
Angled for Narrow Neck Bins
The Hydro-Probe II may be inclined down at an an angle when the neck of the bin is small.
View a typical installation
Conveyors and Belt Feeders
The Hydro-Probe II may be mounted on conveyors and belt feeders where there is a minimum material depth of 120mm
View a typical installation
Vibratory Feeders
The Hydro-Probe II may also be used with vibratory feeders. Please contact our technical support team who will be pleased to provide further details
