Mineral Moisture Sensor | SONO-VARIO HC
Whether you’re dealing with minerals, fly ash, or crushed coal, SONO-VARIO HC has you covered.
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Online Moisture Sensor for Minerals and Conductive Bulk Materials
Revolutionize your moisture measurement with SONO-VARIO HC® Mineral Moisture Sensor, the compact surface sensor that’s tailored for materials with high mineral content and conductivity. Whether you’re dealing with minerals, fly ash, or crushed coal, SONO-VARIO HC® has you covered.
High Precision, Compact Design
The SONO-VARIO HC® Mineral Moisture Sensor boasts a sleek, compact surface sensor with a 108mm sensor head diameter, perfect for seamless installation in sliders, baffle plates, and other flush settings. Its sensor surface is built to last, featuring high-grade steel (V2A) and silicon nitride ceramic.
Built-to-last with Replaceable Sensor Head
What sets the SONO-VARIO HC® Probe apart is its replaceable sensor head feature. Unlike conventional probes on the market, which require the entire unit to be replaced if the sensor head succumbs to wear, this innovation extends maintenance intervals and saves valuable time and resources, enhancing operational efficiency. Learn more about the benefits of our replaceable sensor head feature here.
SONO-VARIO HC® Mineral Moisture Sensor Applications
SONO-VARIO HC® is designed to handle a wide array of high mineral content materials, including:
- Minerals: Achieve precise volumetric moisture measurement in various minerals.
- Quartz Sand: Get accurate moisture readings for quartz sand applications.
- Granulate: Measure moisture content in granulate materials with confidence.
- Coal: Keep a close eye on moisture levels in crushed or powdered coal.
- Iron Oxide: For applications involving iron oxide, SONO-VARIO HC® delivers consistent moisture data.
- Clayey Soils: Even in clayey soils, this sensor ensures dependable moisture measurement.
- Sewage Sludge: Monitor the moisture content in sewage sludge with ease.
- Fly Ash: Accurately determine moisture levels in fly ash.
- Lime: Measure moisture content in lime with precision.
- Foundry Return Sand: For foundry return sand applications, trust SONO-VARIO HC®
- Pozzolan Grains and Clay: Achieve accurate moisture measurements in pozzolan grains and clay materials.
TRIME® Mineral Moisture Sensor: A Leading-Edge TDR Technology
SONO-VARIO HC utilizes the patented TRIME® TDR technology, renowned for its deep material penetration and delivering highly accurate and repeatable moisture measurements. With over 20 years of expertise, Seztec has perfected aggregate and fresh concrete measurements.
Adaptable Installation Configuration
Our moisture meters are incredibly versatile, and SONO-VARIO HC is no exception. You can configure it to suit your specific application, whether it’s moisture measurement under a silo flap, inside a mixer, or on a conveyor belt. Operating modes, including single-value measurement, averaging, filtering, and more, can be customized directly within the sensor. An integrated high-capacity microprocessor takes care of all signal evaluation, making it a truly intelligent solution.
Flexible Interface Options
SONO-VARIO HC® offers a wide range of industry-standard outputs and communication protocols. Transfer moisture content, conductivity, and temperature data directly to your PLC through analog outputs (0-20mA) or via RS485 and IMP-Bus interface. You can also connect SONO probes to a local PC via USB for further customization and calibration.
SONO-VARIO HC®: Versatile Mineral Moisture Sensor
SONO-VARIO HC® can be installed in various settings, from containers, hoppers, and conveyor belts to silos, quarries, mines, concrete mixing plants, and the bitumen industry.
- Easy Installation and Replacement: Install and replace with ease.
- User-Friendly Interface: Quick commissioning and programming made simple.
- Intelligent Sensor Diagnostics: Troubleshoot with confidence.
- Networked Sensors: Ideal for SCADA systems with multiple sensors in a bus configuration.
- Standard Calibrations: Choose from 15 standard linear calibrations for various material types.
- Long Service Life: Count on longevity and low maintenance.
- Replaceable Sensor Head: For added convenience and cost-effectiveness.
Elevate your moisture measurement game with SONO-VARIO HC®. Experience precision, durability, and adaptability like never before. Contact us today to learn how SONO-VARIO HC® can transform your moisture measurement processes.
For detailed information about our range of sand and aggregate moisture probes, please review our complete product guide.