Description

PCE-A-315 Humidity Detector for Grain
5% to 40% moisture content measuring range during continuous mass flow

The Humidity Detector provides exceptionally accurate grain moisture measurement in real time. The humidity detector boasts a measurement range of 5% to 40% for moisture content during continuous mass flow with an error of just ±0.5% from 5% to 18% grain moisture.

In addition to remarkable precision, the humidity detector delivers significant cost savings. The humidity detetctor lowers energy costs by enabling shorter drying times and reduces labor costs by automating the moisture monitoring process.

Suitable for the continuous monitoring of moisture in corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, sorghum, barley, oats, rye, hops, green coffee, cocoa beans, oil seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, spelt seeds, buckwheat, sesame, peas, fava beans, scarlet runner beans, triticale, amaranth and jatropha, the humidity detector uses low-power microwaves to penetrate the surface every 0.2 second and obtain interior moisture readings without causing any damage. An integrated temperature probe ensures the readings are accurate from 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C).

The humidity detector can be connected to evaluation software, data loggers, process controllers and complete process control systems through interface such as 4-20 mA.

Highlights

- Boasts a measurement range of 5% to 40% for moisture content during 
  continuous mass flow with an error of just ±0.5% from 5% to 18% grain 
  moisture
- Lowers energy costs by enabling shorter drying times and reduces labor costs 
  by automating the moisture monitoring process
- Deployed successfully in hundreds of global grain processing facilities
- The in-process moisture analyzer has proven to be consistently accurate over time
- The unit is nearly maintenance free, as it does not need to be recalibrated very often to guarantee precise readings.
- Installation of the PCE-A-315 is straightforward and can be done by the customer with or without remote assistance from PCE Instruments. 
- Onsite installation and technical support services are available throughout the Europe, United States, Canada, Western Europe and South America.
- To view a short video highlighting the features and benefits of the PCE-A-315 inline moisture meter, click here.

Specification

Measurement range for moisture content during continuous mass flow	5 ... 40%
Max. absolute error of moisture measurement	±0.5 % (5 ... 18 %) ±1.0 % (>18 %)
Working temperature range	+5 ... +55 °C / +41 ... 131 °F
Operation mode	Continuous
Power supply	24 VDC included
Input power	110 V / 220 V internal PS
Warm-up time at start-up	Approx. 60 min
Outputs	4-20 mA
Inputs	4-20 mA
Protection class sensor	IP 65 / EX ia
Weight	Max. 6.5 kg / 14.5 lbs
Suitable for the continuous monitoring of moisture in corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, sorghum, barley, oats, rye, hops, green coffee, cocoa beans, oil seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, spelt seeds, buckwheat, sesame, peas, fava beans, scarlet runner beans, triticale, amaranth and jatropha, the PCE-A-315 in-process moisture meter uses low-power microwaves to penetrate the surface every 0.2 second and obtain interior moisture readings without causing any damage.