M-Sens 2

Online moisture
measurement for solids
PROCESS MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SOLIDS

Product Information

FEATURES:
 Moisture ranges 0 ... 65 % (depending on material)
 Measurement accuracy 0.1 %
 Online moisture measurement
 independent of the material colour
 temperature-resistant up to 120 °C
 ATEX-certified
 Recording of surface moisture and capillary moisture

certificated
according to ATEX
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TECHNOLOGY
USE
M-Sens 2 is especially designed for continuous moisture
measurement of solids during batching. This includes as
well discontinuous measurement.
M-Sens 2 is used for online moisture measurement of:
• all types of dust, powder, granulates and other bulk
solids
• in different mounting positions
M-Sens 2 is characterized by its uncomplicated
installation as well as by its simple calibration. Due
to its hygrostability and its resistance to mechanical
shocks and abrasion the entire sensor is very fail-safe
and allows a long service life. The sensor window is
protected by a ceramic disc being very resilient with
regard to abrasion and pressure.

FUNCTION
The M-Sens 2 sensor functionality is based on precise
high-frequency measurement and direct digitalization
of measured values, where from results a high resolution. Medium measured
As the materials surface and capillary moisture
influences strongly its specific conductive capacity,
the moisture can be measured exactly by a constant
averaged bulk density.
The calibration can be done very simply by the operator Flange
by pressing the button and entering the referenced
moisture contents.
In this context it is convenient that measured value
fluctuations by bulk density variations are balanced by
an internal filter function. Additionally, measured value Sensor
fluctuations by temperature variations are compensated
automatically by the sensor.

SYSTEM
A complete measurement unit consists of the following Sensor MSE 300 wall-mounted
components: evaluation unit

• welding flange
• 1 to 3 sensors, each with a 2 m connection cable
• MSE 300 evaluation unit in a wall-mounted housing or
a DIN Rail format unit.
• C1-Box for the connection between sensor(s) and
evaluation unit
The sensor probe is connected to the evaluation unit
max. 300 m
by a shielded, 4-wired cable. The maximum distance or
between the two components can be up to 300 m.

MSE 300 DIN Rail evaluation unit

APPLICATION
USING OF MORE THAN 1 SENSOR
Due to the use of up to 3 sensors, connected to
a MSE 300 evaluation unit, induced measurement
inaccuracies, caused by the materials inhomogeneity,
Sensor 3
can be reduced.

At the same time there is reduction of the influence of

bulk density variations which normally exist over the
whole measurement zone.
Sensor 1 Sensor 2

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Moisture 13,1 %
• Installation in screw feeders
The installation of a moisture sensor in screw feeders
proved to be very advantageous, since the material
passes by the sensor window in even intervals and with
relatively constant bulk density.

Screw feeder

Moisture 1,8 %
• Installation on conveyor belts
By means of the online moisture measurement of solids
on a conveyor belt, the operator can react in due time
if the material is too humid or too dry. In consequence,
plugging of subsequent aggregates can be prevented.

Conveyor belt

Moisture 5,2 %
• Installation in bins
Another installation alternative is to mount a sensor
at a bins outlet. Due to constant bulk density in case
of a filled bin, the sensor finds an almost unchanging
measuring field for monitoring the residual moisture.
Thus, M-Sens 2 avoids that too damp material reaches
the next production level or arrives into the loading.

Bin

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SPECIFICATIONS M-Sens 2
TECHNICAL DATA

Sensor

Housing material Stainless steel 1.4571

47
Sensor surface Ceramic

Ex-protection (optional) Zone 20 (Dust), Zone 0 (Gas)

Protection category IP 67 according to EN 60529

M-Sens 2_EN_030820 - ENVEA has a policy of continuous improvement of its products and we reserve the right to update or modify specifications without notice.
Ø 50
Material ambient
0 ... + 80 °C, optional 120 °C
temperature Ø 6x4

115
97
Working pressure Max. 10 bar
90

Power consumption 0.6 W

Ø 72
Responsive time 0.1 sec.

26
Ø 62

18
Weight 1.3 kg
50
0 … 65 % residual moisture 62
Measuring range
(depending on material) 72

0.1 % absolutely in the calibrated

Accuracy
measuring range

Connection cable Shielded cable 4-wired, 0.25 mm²

Evaluation unit (DIN Rail) Evaluation unit (field housing)

Power supply 24 V DC ± 10 % Power supply 110 / 230 V AC 50 Hz (optional 24 V DC)

Power consumption 20 W / 24 VA Power consumption 20 W / 24 VA

Protection type IP 40 to EN 60 529 Protection type IP 65 to EN 60 52910.91

Ambient operating Ambient operating

-10 … +45 °C -10 … +45 °C
temperature temperature

Dimensions 23 x 90 x 118 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions 258 x 237 x 174 mm (W x H x D)

Weight Approx. 172 g Weight Approx. 2.5 kg

DIN rail fastening DIN 60715 TH35 Interface RS 485 (ModBus RTU) / USB

Connection terminals Cable screw

0.2 - 2.5 mm² [AWG 24-14] 3 x M20 (4.5 - 13 mm Ø)
cable cross-section connectors

1 x 4 … 20 mA (0 … 20 mA), Connection terminals

Current output 0.2 - 2.5 mm² [AWG 24-14]
load < 500 Ω (Active) cable cross-section

3 x 4 … 20 mA (0 … 20 mA),
Interface ModBus RTU (RS 485) / USB Current output
load < 500 Ω (Active)

Pulse output Open Collector - max. 30 V, 20 mA Pulse output Open Collector - max. 30 V, 20 mA

Max. rated load: 250 V AC Max. rated load: 250 V AC

Max. peak current: 6 A Max. peak current: 6 A
Max. rated load 230 V AC: 250 VA Max. rated load 230 V AC: 250 VA
Relay contact Max. breaking capacity DC1: Relay contact Max. breaking capacity DC1:
3/110/220 V: 3/0.35/0.2 A 3/110/220 V: 3/0.35/0.2 A
Min. switching load: Min. switching load:
500 mW (10 V / 5 mA) 500 mW (10 V / 5 mA)

Data backup Flash Memory Data backup Flash Memory

ENVEA Process GmbH (Part of the ENVEA Group)

Gutedelstraße 31 - 79418 Schliengen (Germany)

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