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The measuresmoisture… the most criticalvariable in tobacco processing…providing the world’s mostaccurate, reliable and stablemoisture measurement for thetobacco industry. It can also beconfigured to measure producttemperature. Deliveredpre-calibrated and with acomprehensive 2-year warranty,the is simple to installand may be used at any stage oftobacco processing, with all typesof tobacco applications, including:Smart Sensor Technology - The MCT360-T is a true stand-alone NIRtransmitter. A single, proprietary circuit board drives the measurement along withall analog and digital communication. Includes 4-20 mA, 0-10 volts, RS-232/485or network interfaces such as Ethernet, Profibus, etc. There is no requirement forany intermediary electronics.Optical Path Compensation - The MCT360-T’s dual beam, single detectorconfiguration monitors the source lamp and all other optical elements, ensuringthat the calibration is unaffected by long term component age.Wide Spectrum Referencing - The MCT360-T incorporates a uniquereference filter to monitor the tobacco reflectance properties across the completenear infrared (NIR) spectrum. The filter minimizes the influence of tobacco color,blend or type on the Transmitter’s reading.Measurement Speed - A proven, reliable high speed filter wheel assembly iscombined with a state-of-the-art proprietary single detector optical system. Thisfast sampling technique reduces measurement noise and produces an accurateand repeatable on-line signal.Product Temperature Monitor - The MCT360-T can be configured tomonitor and display tobacco temperature in Fahrenheit or Centigrade. Thetemperature sensor is contained in the MCT360-T housing. No additionalhardware or wiring is required.• Single board, full surface mount electronics• On-board temperature control circuit for PbS detector• Profibus, Ethernet, Devicenet, Profinet, Modbus TCP-IP, Modbus RTU, Wireless• Dual Micro Technology• Dual Gain Filter Processing• Product Temperature Measurement• Improved A/D converters for improved measurement signal to noise ratio• Air purge assembly included as standard• Cooling panel included as standard

Process Sensors Corporation (PSC) Viewer Software is a proprietary Windows-based package.It monitors all MCT360-T functions and allows an operator to insert set-up parameters, performor adjust calibrations, select product codes, examine internal diagnostic values and view trendsof moisture and temperature. How is the different from its predecessor, the ? The primary difference is the implementation of improved circuitry,including full surface mount electronics, superior A/D convertersto increase signal to noise ratios, and dual micro technology on theoperating board for increased memory and processing speeds. Is the fundamental measurement produced by the differentfrom the ? NO! The measurement technology is the same. Moisture measurementwith NIR filter technology is very well understood and documented.The employs the same measurement and reference filtersas the . The measurement algorithms and math treatmentsare the same for both Transmitters. Do I need to calibrate the ? NO, the is delivered from PSC with the calibration stored inthe Transmitter’s memory. An offset adjustment can be made on theprocessing line if necessary. Does a single calibration cover all types & blends of tobacco? Similar types and blends will be measured with a single calibration.Widely different types and blends may need an offset adjustment. Is the affected by changes in the processing environment?NO, the is not affected by ambient light, changes inhumidity or temperature fluctuations. Can I install the at any stage of tobacco processing? YES, the measures linearly up to 50% moisture makingit suitable for all leaf and primary processing applications. How often do I need to re-calibrate the ? Due to the exceptional long-term stability of the , nore-calibration is required. Calibration Check Standards allow a rapidcheck of the Transmitter’s stability whenever needed. Are all Transmitters identical? YES, all transmitters are matched to have the samesensitivity to moisture in tobacco. Can the be serviced by a user’s maintenance staff? YES, the is totally modular and any component can bechanged in 5 minutes with no effect on the measurement calibration. Is the Transmitter available in languages other than English? Yes, indeed. For example: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese,Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese and more.• True Stand-Alone Transmitter• Multiple ConstituentTransmitter• Moisture• Temperature• Nicotine (upon request)• Sugars (upon request)• Bench-top Off-Line Tester• Simple, Push Button Operation• 10-Second Analysis Time• Rotating Sample Bowl Minimizes Sampling Error• Moisture• Nicotine (upon request)• Sugars (upon request)

SPECIFICATIONS: MCT 360-T TransmitterMeasurement Range:Measurement Accuracy:Repeatability:Transmitter/Product Distance:Calibration Codes:Response Time:Power:Outputs:Weight:Ambient Temperature:Enclosure:Window Purge:Options:OPERATOR INTERFACE: Wall or Post MountingDisplay:Languages:Power:Cable:Keypad:Enclosure:0-60%+/- 0.1% to 0.5% depending on tobacco type+/- 0.15%8-18 inches (200-450mm)1001-999 seconds. Three modes availableDamping, Integration and Gated.90-260VAC 50/60 Hz, 40 watts24VDC optional4-20 mA, 0-10 V (isolated), RS232 & RS48521 lbs. (10 Kg)0-50˚ C (32-120˚ F) with wateror air cooling up to 80˚ C (160˚ F).IP65, Cast AluminumAirpurge Diffuser requires 5 psi and 2 l/mAlarm relay output; relay closure for alarm conditionColor Touch Screen LCD orAlphanumeric Vacuum Fluorescent withreadout in % moisture and temperatureUser selectable (Spanish, French, German,Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese, etc.)From MCT 360-T Transmitter10 ft. (3 meters) standard, longer on requestAccess to MCT 360-T settings, including calibrations,product codes and diagnosticsCast Aluminum7.50” (191 mm)DIMENSIONS: MCT 360-T Transmitter3.062”(77.77 mm)Operator Interface - Touch ScreenFRONT VIEW3.687”(93.65 mm)12.50” (317.50 mm)Vacuum FlourescentFRONT VIEWSENSOR OPTICS11.00” (279.40 mm)SIDE VIEWALL POWER ANDINTERFACE CONNECTORSON REAR PANEL2.00”(50.80 mm)REAR VIEW(31.75 mm)1.25”BOTTOM VIEW10.90” (277 mm)4.63”(117.60 mm)3.45”(88 mm)1.312” (33.3 mm)DIA. FOR MOUNTING POST(50.80 mm)2.0”6.90”(175 mm)3.00”(76.20 mm)0.31TYPICAL4 Holes10.00” (254 mm)REMOTE TO SENSORINTERFACE CONNECTOR12.50 “(317.50 mm)TOP VIEW6.50”(165 mm)3.00”(76.20 mm)2.94”(74.68 mm)Maintenance:Warranty:Routine:Calibration:Calibration Verification:CE Compliance:24 months for all parts and labor.None required.Pre-calibrated, no recalibration needed.Calibration Check StandardsRemote Display/Sample Average UnitFRONT VIEWEMC directives EN50081-1 & EN50082-2, EN61010-1 Low Voltage directive.Data Bus & Software Interfaces:6.50”(165 mm)TOP VIEW2.5”(63.5 mm)3.00”(76.20 mm)Optional Plug In Interfaces:Software:Ethernet TCP/IP, DeviceNet,Profibus, Modbus.Windows-based stand-alone programor OPC-DDE serverDisplay:Pushbutton:Enclosure:10.00”(254 mm)Alpha-Numeric DisplayGrab Sample AverageCast AluminumFor more information on Process Sensors instruments and accessories, visit our website at: - Process Sensors Corporation113 Cedar Street Milford, MA 01757 USATel: (508) 473-9901 | Fax: (508) 473-0715info@processsensors.com - Process Sensors EuropeUnit 4, Adelaide House Corbygate Business ParkCorby, Northants NN17 5JG United KingdomTel: 01536 408066 | Fax: 01536 407813infouk@processsensors.com - Process Sensors PolskaBiuro Informacyjne Techniki Pomiarowej03-980 Warszawa ul. Znanieckiego 16/23 PolandTel: (48) 22 6739526 | Fax: (48) 22 6739527tomasz@processsensors.com