Hydronix Hydro-MIX XT Skid, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
Hydro-Mix XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev: 1.0.0 19
4.2
Levellers
Inconsistent material flow beneath the Hydro-Mix XT Skid will reduce the sensor’s ability to
measure the moisture in a particular batch. To reduce the variations in the flow, levellers or
chains can be installed above the conveyor belt (Figure 12).
Consistent material depth
Leveller or chain
Hydro-Mix XT Skid
Inconsistent material depth
Figure 12: Material Levelling
4.3
Belt Extension Plate (Part number 5125)
The Belt Extension Plate is designed to enable the Hydro-Mix XT Skid to be installed at the end
of the conveyor belt (Figure 13). This type of installation is common at the output of a horizontal
dryer where the length of the belt is very short. It is utilised to ensure the Hydro-Mix XT sensor
is always in contact with material. If the Skid is installed at the end of the belt the material will
fall away from the sensor, this will result in erroneous readings. The ceramic face of the sensor
must be fully covered to achieve accurate results. The Belt Extension Plate effectively extends
the length of the conveyor belt.
The Belt Extension Plate is installed in the same way as the Hydro-Mix XT Skid by clamping it
to a suitable square bar above the conveyor belt. The Belt Extension Plate must be installed so
it is very close to the conveyor belt but not touching. The height is adjusted using the Adjustment
bars until the Belt Extension Plate creates a level extension to the belt. The material flow over
this plate must be smooth so adjustments after installation may be required.
If the sensor is not installed at the end of the belt the Belt Extension Plate is not required.
Note: Routine checks on the Belt Extension Plate must be performed to ensure the
plate does not touch the conveyor belt. Contact between the belt and the Belt
Extension Plate could result in damage to the conveyor belt or the extension plate.
>50mm
Extension Plate
Extends the
Conveyor Belt
Figure 13: Flow Extension Plate