Moisture-Sense
Moisture-Sense is a new inline moisture – dry matter sensor solution for French fries and other potato-related products. The Moisture-Sense provides real-time feedback on the moisture and dry matter content after drying and frying processes. This makes the Moisture-Sense essential to optimize the industrial processes resulting in a higher cost-efficiency.
Main features:
- Real-time moisture – dry matter information on a 24/7 basis.
- Measuring through the layer of French fries providing representative measurements.
- Non-destructive measurements making it safe to use. No harm to your product nor the people around the sensor.
| Parameter | Moisture-Sense |
|---|---|
| Sensing technology | Microwave technology |
| Measuring range moisture | 60 – 90%* |
| Measuring precision | ±1% * |
| Sampling rate | 500 Hz |
| Field frequency | ISM frequency band 2.4 GHz – 2.5 GHz |
| Emitted power | ~10 dBm (~10 mW) |
| Housing | Stainless steel AISI 304 – Hygienic design |
| IP class | IP66 |
| Dimensions transmitter unit (W x H x D) | 210 mm x 350 mm x 130 mm |
| Dimensions receiver unit (W x H x D) | 177 mm x 187 mm x 178 mm |
| Dimensions computing unit (W x H x D) | 327 mm x 457 mm x 179 mm |
| Operational temperature range | -40 °C to 40 °C |
| Data connection | Ethernet RJ45 plug |
| Industrial interface | Modbus TCP/IP server |
| User interface | Web-based user interface |
Continuous data
Conventional methods are limited to specific time points during the production. Every measurement depends on the sampling and operator leading to variations of 2% and more. The Moisture-Sense monitors continuously without the need of an operator significantly improving the accuracy.
Volumetric measurements
In contrast to conventional methods, the Moisture-Sense is based on microwave technology allowing to measure volumes of bulk material. The microwaves travel from the transmitter (Tx) to the receiver (Rx) measuring the moisture or dry matter over a large volume of French fries. This averages variations between fries providing reliable measurements.
