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WHY DO WE NEED MOISTURE WHY DO WE NEED MOISTURE MEASUREMENT?MEASUREMENT?

Wet cast – Wet cast – measurement in sand measurement in sand corrects both sand corrects both sand weight and waterweight and water

Dry cast – Dry cast – measurement in sand measurement in sand corrects sand weight corrects sand weight only – additional only – additional measurement required measurement required in mixerin mixer

Benefits in product:Benefits in product: Consistent slumpConsistent slump Consistent workabilityConsistent workability Consistent color/ Consistent color/

texturetexture Consistent maximum Consistent maximum

strengthstrength Less wasted batchesLess wasted batches Less testing laborLess testing labor

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATIONPRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Dual detector measures reflection distanceDual detector measures reflection distance Peak detection ignores voids when averagingPeak detection ignores voids when averaging 3 averaging methods – fast, slow, sampling3 averaging methods – fast, slow, sampling

THE 3 ESSENTIALS FOR ACCURACY:THE 3 ESSENTIALS FOR ACCURACY: Measurement within flow regionMeasurement within flow region ““Sampling” creates average during flow periodSampling” creates average during flow period Compaction of material gives constant densityCompaction of material gives constant density

COMPARISON WITH OTHERSCOMPARISON WITH OTHERS

Costs 30% less than Hydronix Hydro Probe-II while Costs 30% less than Hydronix Hydro Probe-II while equal in performanceequal in performance

Linear output – separate box not requiredLinear output – separate box not required Does not require separate power supplyDoes not require separate power supply One-hole installation is simpler than any otherOne-hole installation is simpler than any other Long enough for all hoppers – no adaptor neededLong enough for all hoppers – no adaptor needed Empty bin detection prevents spoiled batchesEmpty bin detection prevents spoiled batches The only sensor with 5 year wear guaranteeThe only sensor with 5 year wear guarantee Computer software gives 1-step calibrationComputer software gives 1-step calibration Fast service from Canada, instant engineering helpFast service from Canada, instant engineering help Over 1000 installed, long track recordOver 1000 installed, long track record

RADARTRON APPLICATIONSRADARTRON APPLICATIONS All types concrete plant All types concrete plant

(“star” plant shown)(“star” plant shown) Conveyors and chutesConveyors and chutes Coal and carbonCoal and carbon Mining, metal oresMining, metal ores Grain, flour, mealGrain, flour, meal Foundry sandsFoundry sands Industrial claysIndustrial clays Limitations are with Limitations are with

chemically combined water, chemically combined water, oil mixturesoil mixtures

INSTALLATION TIPSINSTALLATION TIPS

Must be in moving material – not weigh hopperMust be in moving material – not weigh hopper Opposite wall from vibrator, away from heatOpposite wall from vibrator, away from heat Vibration and cooling kits availableVibration and cooling kits available In bin or chute that gives compacted materialIn bin or chute that gives compacted material Conveyors require deep bed of materialConveyors require deep bed of material New materials must be tested and sensor adjustedNew materials must be tested and sensor adjusted Not recommended for particles over 0.5 inchNot recommended for particles over 0.5 inch Only valid test is to use on-line, observe and Only valid test is to use on-line, observe and

measure results, compare performancemeasure results, compare performance

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTSFUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

New sensor will be unveiled New sensor will be unveiled at 2004 showsat 2004 shows

Density independent, giving Density independent, giving higher accuracyhigher accuracy

Will handle many materialsWill handle many materials Analog and digital outputsAnalog and digital outputs Remote calibrationRemote calibration Rugged surface-mount Rugged surface-mount

microstrip circuitmicrostrip circuit

SALES CHANNELSSALES CHANNELS

As part of batching control systems for concrete As part of batching control systems for concrete and asphalt, to end users. One company has and asphalt, to end users. One company has purchased 24 RadarTrons over 5 yearspurchased 24 RadarTrons over 5 years

As add-ons to existing and new plantsAs add-ons to existing and new plants Through batching control suppliersThrough batching control suppliers Through plant builders for concrete and asphalt Through plant builders for concrete and asphalt

and other OEMsand other OEMs Manufacturers of dryers for grain, chemicals, Manufacturers of dryers for grain, chemicals,

clays and mined productsclays and mined products Moulding and extruding machineryMoulding and extruding machinery

COMING IN 2005COMING IN 2005

VERSION FOR SUGAR REFININGVERSION FOR SUGAR REFINING Installs in evaporation vessels. Capable of Installs in evaporation vessels. Capable of

operating at up to 200 F (95 C) temperatureoperating at up to 200 F (95 C) temperature Also withstands partial vacuumAlso withstands partial vacuum Food quality materialsFood quality materials Measures from 60 to over 95 degrees brix Measures from 60 to over 95 degrees brix

with 4 - 20 mA or 0 – 10 volt outputwith 4 - 20 mA or 0 – 10 volt output

FOR MORE INFORMATION:FOR MORE INFORMATION: Scale-Tron Inc., Montreal www.scaletron.com www.siloweigh.net scaletron@scaletron.com 1 800 632 7083

J. McCoy Equipment Ltd.Port Perry, Ontario

www.jmccoyequipment.com john@jmccoyequipment.com 905 985 0989 Other dealers around the worldThank you for participating