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Mechanical Installation 

Chapter 2 

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5  Calibration of the Sensor  

On completion of the installation the Hydro-Mix XT moisture sensor will need to be calibrated to 

the material. This calibration will enable the sensor to output a moisture %. To calibrate the sensor, 

refer to the Sensor Configuration and Calibration Guide HD0679 

5.1 

Sampling Point 

A sampling point close to the sensor is required to facilitate  the  collection of material that 

represents the particular batch passing the sensor. If the sampling point is not close or is not in 

line with the sensor the calibration process may not be accurate (Figure 14) 

Material Flow

Maximum 300mm

Sample Point

Hydro-Mix XT Skid

 

Figure 14: Sampling Point 

6  Maintenance 

The following are recommended to help maintain the Hydro-Mix XT Skid: 

  Visually inspect to confirm that the Hydro-Mix XT Skid is operating at the correct height, 

especially if the material on the conveyor belt has changed. Never allow the Hydro-Mix XT 

Skid to come into contact with the conveyor belt, as this will increase the wear on the 

underside. Damage to the sensor caused by an incorrectly adjusted Hydro-Mix Skid will 

not be covered by the warranty. 

 

  Some materials can cause a build-up on the surface of the Hydro-Mix XT Skid, especially 

if it is sticky; this will need to be monitored after installation to confirm that it does not 

interfere with the sensors contact with the material. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Hydro-MIX XT Skid

Page 1: ...Hydro MIX XT Skid Installation Guide To re order quote part number Revision Revision date HD0927 1 0 0 November 2020 ...

Page 2: ...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 ERRORS IN DOCUMENTATION The product ...

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Page 5: ...Hydro Mix XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev 1 0 0 5 Revision history Revision No Date Description of Change 1 0 0 Nov 2020 First edition ...

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Page 7: ...hapter 2 Mechanical Installation 13 1 General to all Applications 13 2 Dimensions 13 3 Assembly of the Hydro Mix XT Skid 14 4 Improving the Material Flow 18 5 Calibration of the Sensor 20 6 Maintenance 20 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Appendix A Document Cross Reference 23 1 Document Cross Reference 23 ...

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Page 9: ...igure 5 Sensor Adjustment 15 Figure 6 Correct Sensor Adjustment 16 Figure 7 Correct Installation of the Hydro Mix XT Skid 16 Figure 8 Height Adjustment Range 17 Figure 9 Adjusting the Height of the Hydro Mix XT Skid 17 Figure 10 Angled Conveyor Installation 18 Figure 11 Material Depth Increased Using Diverters 18 Figure 12 Material Levelling 19 Figure 13 Flow Extension Plate 19 Figure 14 Sampling ...

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Page 11: ...ion The Hydro Mix XT Skid is a mounting device designed to enable a Hydro Mix XT moisture sensor to ride over the surface of flowing material on a belt conveyor Measurements are then taken by the flush mounted sensor as the material passes underneath Figure 1 Hydro Mix XT Skid ...

Page 12: ...Introduction Chapter 1 12 Hydro Mix XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev 1 0 0 ...

Page 13: ...sition the Hydro Mix XT Skid so it is easily accessible to allow routine maintenance adjustment and cleaning Avoid areas of severe turbulence The optimal signal will be obtained where there is a smooth flow of material across the sensor ceramic face plate In order to calibrate the sensor to output a moisture percentage value it is necessary to take a sample of the material soon after it has passed...

Page 14: ... Mix XT Skid kit comprises of the following components 1 HMXT Skid Sensor Plate 2 HMXT Skid Mounting Plate 3 HMXT Skid M12 Adjustment Bars x4 4 HMXT Skid M6 Studs x6 5 HMXT Skid Clamp Plate 6 HMXT Skid Belt Extension Plate Optional 7 HMXT Skid Belt Extension Mounting Plate Optional 8 HMXT Skid Belt Extension Clamp Plate Optional 9 HMXT Skid Belt Extension M12 Adjuster Bars x 2 Optional 10 Hydro Mi...

Page 15: ...ix XT Skid M6 End Cap M6 Nut x2 M6 Stud M6 Nut Figure 4 Sensor Plate Setup 3 2 Adjusting the Sensor Once the Hydro Mix XT has been attached to the sensor plate the sensor positioning will need to be adjusted To ensure the Hydro Mix XT can accurately detect the moisture and to avoid damaged the ceramic face plate must be flush with the underside of the Hydro Mix XT Skid To adjust the sensor place t...

Page 16: ...user supplied suitable square bar recommended size 50mm x 50mm The Hydro Mix XT Skid is attached to the square bar using the Mounting plate and Clamp Plate The Hydro Mix XT Skid must be installed so it faces the material flow For correct operation the Hydro Mix XT Skid must be installed parallel to the conveyor belt The square bar can be installed so it is parallel to the belt or perpendicular Squ...

Page 17: ...omputer running Hydro Com software available free from www hydronix com A USB Sensor Interface SIM01 or RS485 232 adapter will be required See the Hydro Com user guide HD0682 for details 3 Adjust the height of the Hydro Mix XT Skid so that the minimum distance between the empty conveyor belt and the underside of the Hydro Skid is at least 50mm 4 The Unscaled Output of the sensor should be checked ...

Page 18: ...n 4 Improving the Material Flow 4 1 Diverters Maintaining a minimum material depth on the conveyor belt is vital to ensure that the sensor is in contact with the material and to remove the possibility of conveyor belt interference Adjustments to the flow will be required if the minimum depth is not achievable Installation of diverters to restrict the flow and as a result increase the depth can be ...

Page 19: ...ill 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 ...

Page 20: ...ion process may not be accurate Figure 14 Material Flow Maximum 300mm Sample Point Hydro Mix XT Skid Figure 14 Sampling Point 6 Maintenance The following are recommended to help maintain the Hydro Mix XT Skid Visually inspect to confirm that the Hydro Mix XT Skid is operating at the correct height especially if the material on the conveyor belt has changed Never allow the Hydro Mix XT Skid to come...

Page 21: ...unstable Sensor not fully in contact with the material Adjust the height of the Hydro Mix XT Skid Maintain minimum gap of 50mm from the conveyor belt Material build up on the sensor under the Hydro Mix XT Skid Sensor not installed flush with the underside of the Hydro Mix XT Skid Adjust the position of the sensor Material flows over the top of the Hydro Mix XT Skid covering the sensor Material lev...

Page 22: ...Troubleshooting Chapter 3 22 Hydro Mix XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev 1 0 0 ...

Page 23: ...ists all of the other documents that are referred to in this User Guide You may find it beneficial to have a copy available when reading to this guide Document Number Title HD0682 Hydro Com User Guide HD0679 Sensor Configuration and Calibration Guide HD0773 HMXT Mechanical Installation Guide HD0678 Sensor Electrical Installation Guide ...

Page 24: ...Document Cross Reference Appendix A 24 Hydro Mix XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev 1 0 0 ...

Page 25: ...XT Skid Installation Guide HD0927 Rev 1 0 0 25 Index Adjusting the height 17 Angled conveyor belt 18 Belt Extension Plate 19 Calibration 20 Dimensions 13 Installing the sensor 14 Maintenance 20 Sampling point 20 ...

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