Bikotronic-Industrie-Elektronik GmbH Im Hohen Acker 7 67146 Deidesheim Germany Tel.+49632696530 Fax.+496326965350
Improvement of the concrete quality
The main advantage of a moisture measurement is the substantial improvement of the concrete quality. By measuring continuously during the complete batching procedure, the moisture values are detected and the whole production process is permanently controlled. This ensures an exact sand / water correction.
Function
The BTS-5000 receives and processes the signals of the sensor and converts them into moisture values. The moisture is measured directly in the flow of bulk material, which ensures the cleaning of the sensor through the flowing material.
Application
The BTS-5000 measures all types of sand and aggregates with grain sizes up to 8 mm.
Modular structure
Thanks to the modular structure, it is possible to enlarge the moisture measurement without any problems, as up to 4 sensors can be connected. The BTS-5000 can be integrated into any PLC or control system without additional software.
Technical Data
- Operating temperature:
+1 to +50 °C
- Signal output:
0-10 V DC, 0(4)-20 mA, RS232, RS485
- Dimensions rack:
WHD 160 x 120 x 50 mm
- Dimensions front frame:
WHD 170 x 130 x 4 mm
- Power supply:
230 V AC / 50/60 Hz, 115V AC / 60 Hz
Manual output
By pressing the manual button the moisture value can be adjusted with the touch display. This value is also displayed on the signal outputs.
Calibration
The calibration of the BTS-5000 is very simple. An efficient function is guaranteed with only two alignments, one with drier material 2-5 % and one with wetter material 6-9 %. Both values are displayed graphically and can be modified later. The device uses these values for subsequent measurements.
User-friendly handling
The BTS-5000 has been constructed particularly user-friendly. The menu-driven handling is effected through a clear touch display.
The controlled averaging starts as soon as a signal is available on the digital input and it lasts over the whole duration of the signal. The continuous averaging can be activated for an adjustable time of 1-30 seconds. The average is then shown on the display and continuously output.
Graphical display of the moisture course
The moisture course is graphically displayed for every connected sensor. The sample rate 0.1-240 sec can be individually adjusted by the client and changed at any time. The moisture course can be displayed graphically up to 13 hours.
Display range
The display range of the BTS-5000 can be flexibly adjusted within 0-30 %. For production with mainly drier materials, the display range should be adjusted between 0 and 10 % in order to obtain a better readability of the graphical moisture display.
Measurement
The BTS-5000 reads and processes the measured data 100 times per second to detect the exact moisture content. The measurement is executed in real-time which means that the measured value is available without delay. That way, moisture fluctuations can also be recognized with fast flowing material.