Sartorius has announced the launch of the PMD320 and LMA320 - two moisture meter ranges that deliver fast and precise moisture and density determination that is independent of density.
The analysers are suitable for use within the process and in the laboratory.
The LMA320 series is suitable for moisture analysis in pourable, granulated and panel-shaped products such as wooden platforms.
Moisture contents ranging from 0.05 per cent to approximately 60 per cent can be determined.
The microwave resonance technology method determines both the surface and core moisture.
Using the proprietary biparametric method, the LMA320 series can additionally measure the moisture content regardless of the product's density.
This method performs non-destructive measurement - in other words, it does not alter the samples - leaving them available for further use.
The modular system, featuring a variety of sensor types and sensitivities, is essentially maintenance-free, while its quick measuring times offer optimal solutions for customer-specific application.
The PMD320 series delivers up to 800 single measurements a second.
The analysers ensure high accuracy even when the product is racing by, for example during measurements taken directly on the conveyer belt or in pipes.
This feature ensures that fluctuations in moisture content and any inhomogeneities are detected early.
Thanks to seamless analysis and documentation, the process can be adapted fully automatically.
An understandable graphical user interface guides the user through the software.
The user can perform moisture calibrations quickly and easily thanks to the auto-calibration functions.
This feature also enables the user to divide the calibrations into different categories and plot the calculations with varying regression coefficients.
Therefore, accurate measurement of the surface and core moisture is guaranteed across every moisture range.
The new generation of analysers in the PMD320 series can be integrated into existing processes and feature optimal data connection and interface flexibility.
The sensitive planar sensors of the PMD320 series have a special ceramic surface that is perfect for use on conveyer belts or in silos, for example.
The seamless analysis and documentation during the incoming goods inspection, processing and outgoing inspection of pourable and granulated products is another area of application for this Sartorius analyser series.