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News on Level, Flow & Inventory Management
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Practical Tip
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Should you inspect your silo level indicators?
Silo level sensors normally do not need much attention; However, a periodic maintenance inspection on your level indicators may be helpful to prevent any future mishaps. Now might be a good time to check, especially in areas that will be cold soon. Nobody enjoys climbing silos in "freezing" weather.
Example Checklist for SiloPatrol® Level Sensor
The SiloPatrol® plumb bob level sensors do not require a lot of "messing" with. Therefore a regularly scheduled maintenance procedure for these units is not necessary. We do, however, recommend for optimum performance that the following things be checked and performed on the SiloPatrol from time to time.
For the Wiper Seal & Brush:
* Ensure cable freely travels through the entire wiper seal assembly.
* Clean wiper seal and brush as needed (compressed air or a toothbrush or similar works great) or replace if excessively worn.
For the Cable:
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Ensure there are no kinks, bends, "fish hooks" and knots on the cable
. * Ensure the jacketing is not fraying or peeling off the cable. Replace as needed
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For the Rollers:
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The white rollers on the cable side of the SiloPatrol unit should spin in both directions freely.
* The black wheel should spin freely. Ensure that it is tight on its 'Z' axis. (You can't push the black wheel in and out a significant distance.)
Also, check the silicone tire in the measurement wheel for cracks or wear. Replace measurement wheel if worn.
For the Plumb Bob:
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nsure the plumb bob is clean and securely attached to the cable.
* Verify that plumb bob attachment hardware is in good condition.
For more information on the SiloPatrol® cable-based level sensor, please visit:
John Mish
Technical Support
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2017 Trade Shows ------------------------
Below is a current list of shows that Monitor Technologies will be exhibiting at in 2017. Please stop by our booth if you are attending any of these shows.
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International Production & Processing
Expo (IPPE) 2017
January 31 - February 2, 2017
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA USA
Booth #: B8713, Hall B
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GEAPS Exchange Expo 2017
February 26 - 28, 2017
Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO USA
Booth #: 2003
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ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV USA
Booth #: G72712, Gold Hall
Receive $100 Off an Attendee Registration by using Promo Code: gqdpjp
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Product Spotlight
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The Reliable and Versatile TrueCap RF Capacitance Level Sensor
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Monitor's TrueCap® Series RF Capacitance Level Sensors |
The RF capacitance probe is a point level sensor that uses the principles of capacitance to detect or measure the level of a powder, solid or a liquid / slurry.
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Click Here For More Details) Monitor Technologies offers a complete line of RF capacitance probes. We offer two models: the top of the line TrueCap® MK-2 and the cost-minded MK-2e.
Units are available with many options to handle the most demanding applications including a tri-clamp connection version, stub probe version, cable extension version, hazardous location option, remote electronics version and more.
TrueCap® RF Capacitance Level Sensor Ben
efits:
- Superior 0.5pF Sensitivity
- Temperature Compensation
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Automatic Material Build-Up Immunity. The TrueCap MK-2 and MK-2e contain driven shield technology that allows the sensor to "ignore" material build-up on the probe. Build-up on a probe without this type of technology can cause false sensing.
- Push-Button (MK-2) or Potentiometer-Adjusted (MK-2e) Calibration Sensitivity and Delay
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Time Delay Function Helps to Eliminate Premature "Material-Present" Indication That Can Sometimes Occur During the Filling Process if Material Was to Intermittently Come in contact with the level probe.
- Maximized Reliability via Smart Sensing Algorithms Including "Self-Validating" Fail-Safe Protection (on MK-2 version)
- Externally Viewable LED Sensor Status Indicator Ordinary Loc. Unit
- Hazardous Location Approvals for Gases Dust Avail.
- Optional Split Architecture Model
Typical Applications Include:
> High, low and intermediate level sensing in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, and other vessels.
> Target materials that are sticky, viscous, or clingy.
> Sensor can be used to turn ON or OFF critical processes based on the detected presence or non-presence of material. This can reduce energy costs and overfills
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> The MK-2 / MK-2e can also be used for plugged chute detection
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> Most powder and bulk solid materials including:
Pellets, Food Ingredients,Feed and Grain, Granular Solids, Cement, Sand / Gravel, Plastics, Coal, Pigments, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and more.
> Liquids and slurries including: Waste waters, Chemicals, Paints, Coatings, etc.
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TrueCap® RF Capacitance Level Sensor W/ Cable Extension |
Probe Configuration Examples:
TrueCap® with Cable Extension:
Using a cable extension probe on a MK-2e level indicator can extend the sensing point to as much as 50 feet (15m) beneath the mounting point. (Unit must be vertically [top] mounted.)
A cable extension probe will also provide greater "flex" as compared to a solid probe for demanding applications involving dynamic material conditions.
TrueCap® with Stub Probe:
The stub probe model (a shorter version of the standard
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TrueCap® with Stub Probe |
probe) allows the TrueCap to be used in tighter spaces, used to limit mechanical forces placed on the probe from material flow or to keep the
probe out of the main material stream.
TrueCap® with Quick-Connect:
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TrueCap® with Quick-Connect |
The "quick-connect" tri-clamp process connection option provides
easy installation
and removal of the TrueCap® unit for cleaning
purposes. This connection has no exposed threads and offers an affordable solution for general sanitation situations not requiring 3-A rating. The tri-clamp connection is available for the Ryton® and Nylon (food grade) probe versions.
For more details on Monitor's TrueCap® please visit: http://www.monitortech.com/product_point.shtml#rf or e-mail: customerservice@monitortech.com
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Word of the Month ------------------------
scion
(sci·on) sounds like:
SYE-un
Meaning:
Noun -
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heir, descendant (especially a descendant of a wealthy, notable, or influential family)
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a young shoot, bud or twig of a plant (especially one cut for grafting or rooting)
Example:
Noun - She was born into money as the scion of a very wealthy family.
To translate this word into a different language using Google translate please go to
http://translate.google.com.
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Upcoming Holiday Schedule -----------
Below is a list of upcoming holiday closings for Monitor Technologies' facility in Elburn, IL:
Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov. 24th, 2016
Friday, Nov. 25th, 2016
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Christmas and New Year
Monday, Dec. 26th, 2016
through
Friday, Dec. 30th, 2016
Standard business hours will resume on Monday, January 2nd, 2017.
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About Monitor Monitor Technologies, LLC Practical solutions at every level! For over 57 years we have been providing high quality, reliable product experiences for the worldwide powder and bulk solids markets, backed by trusted customer service.
We believe that a practical solution is not just a plain, basic, mundane idea, but rather, a creative innovation wrapped in common sense, delivering the "exact" value that you require.
Contact us today and let us put our solutions to work for you!
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