Berthold Technologies introduces new container probes with removable plastic caps. These caps made of PEEK with internal thread can be changed on site if necessary. Furthermore, the antenna technology inside the probe was completely redeveloped. It halves the transmission losses by better matching and field focusing. This ensures higher measurement accuracy and offers more dynamics.
Depending on the process, it may be necessary to rinse the container probe from time to time. That’s why the producer offers two versions: with and without flushing device, just like the predecessor model. An integrated temperature sensor in the version without flushing device allows temperature compensation without additional installation effort.
In addition, the container probes are delivered as standard with removal aid. Two large ring bolts on the front of the probe make it easy to be disassembled. For example, when used with sugar crystallizers, the container probes often stick firmly because of the process. In this case, the ring bolts can be replaced by longer screws for disassembly. They push the probe out of the insertion at the customer’s process flange. Different flange versions and sizes are available as process connections.
The representative microwave transmission technique enables a very accurate and reliable measurement. For this purpose, microwaves penetrate the material to be measured. Due to the dielectric properties of water, there is a strong interaction of the microwave, which can be measured as amplitude attenuation and phase shift. In this way, the water content can be determined very accurately.
The probes are installed in the container wall so that the product flows around the transmitting and receiving antenna. They can be used to measure concentration, dry matter or moisture content of liquids, pastes and powders.
