MA-500 On
Belt Moisture Analyser
The MoistScan®
MA-500 online microwave moisture sensor is ideal for use on
non-conducting materials with low to medium moisture content and
relatively low bed depth.
The online moisture analyser is particularly well suited for
analysis of most ranks and types of coal.
The MA-500 fits to a standard belt conveyor such that the
microwave transmitter is located below the belt and the detector
is located above the material. This enables real time
moisture determination of the material as it passed between the
transmitter and detector. It has a rugged c-frame
configuration, is supplied fully assembled and is easily
installed. Standard in the MA-500 are many different
communication options for sending and receiving data. Its
user-friendly features are designed to assist with commissioning
& calibration. Importantly, the data storage and communication
capabilities of the MA-500 enable technical support via remote
access for diagnostic purposes and periodic calibration
verification.
Benefits
Features
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Superior precision and accuracy
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Analyses 100% of the material on the conveyor from
top to bottom.
- Uses MoistScan®,
the most widely used online microwave analysis
technology on the market for measuring moisture in
bulk materials
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Measures the bed depth of the material to compensate
for mass flow rate. Other microwave analyses may
require an input from a beltweigher or a radioactive
source.
- No
contact with the material being analysed
- No
Radioactive source required
- As no
beltweigher or radioactive sources are required
ongoing costs associated with servicing and
regulatory compliance is minimal
- Fully
assembled and easily bolts to the stringer supports
of the conveyor
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Seamless plant integration
- Wide
range of communication options for transmitting data
to plant PLC
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Remote access calibration & servicing
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Cost-effective remote communication access for
periodic checking of calibration
Application examples:
| Alumina Refinery
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QLD, Australia |
Instrument:
Material:
Installation:
Bed Depth:
Moisture:
Purpose: |
MA-500 (4 units)
Alumina Hydroxide
Between vertical disk filters and calciner
50mm
6 - 10%
Control of vertical disk filter |
 |
| Coal Mine - NSW, Australia |
Instrument:
Material:
Installation:
Bed Depth:
Moisture:
Purpose: |
MA-500
Thermal Coal
Conveyor mount – output of dryer plant
100-185mm
10 - 16%
Monitor moisture on the output of the dryer |
 |
Models include:
MA-500 -
Suitable for low to medium density material and bed depths up to
300mm
MA-500HD -
For high density material and/or bed depths greater than 300mm
MA-500HDi - Purpose-engineered
for the iron ore industry to accommodate high density ores and
concentrates, large variations in bulk density, and fluctuating
bed depth.
