MCT460 Series
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On-line NIR Smart Sensor
Continuous Monitoring of Moisture, Oil, and Other
Parameters for Process and Quality Control
OVERVIEW
The MCT460 Series offers rapid, continuous analysis for manufacturing operators
to continuously monitor incoming raw materials or process control on the
production line. The on-line, non-contact sensors accurately measure moisture, oil,
coat weight, temperature and other parameters. With this analysis, operators can
maintain consistent product quality, increase yield, and minimize waste.
The applications of the MCT460 Series range from snack food production to
tortillas and cereals, to tobacco, wood, and bio fuels. The sensors are capable of a
closed loop control of dryers, belt speed, re-moisturizers, and other monitoring. The
MCT460 Series can also be easily integrated into existing control systems, adding
FEATURES data to maximize efficiency.
Thousands of MCT sensors have been installed at many of the largest food and in-
• Simple to operate, integrate and
standardize across multiple lines dustrial manufacturing plants in the world. They help operators control moisture to
and locations within one tenth of a percent to meet product specs every time. The MCT460 is built
using NIR technology that is widely used and accepted in a wide range of industries
• Rugged enclosure withstands
for moisture, oil, or other on-line measurements.
harsh conditions
• Proprietary temperature-
controlled detector ensures
measurement stability
Food: Industrial:
• Fully modular with all • Potato Chips • Popcorn • Hot Melts • Paper
components easily replaceable
• Corn Chips • Oil Base Flavorings • Extruded Plastics • Detergents
in the field
• Tortillas • Pork Rinds • PVB Films • Soaps
• Easy to troubleshoot with
• Cookies • Extruded Snacks • Textiles • Ore
advanced on board diagnostics
• Crackers • Crumb Rubber • Biofuels
• Pretzels • PVC Powders • Tobacco
• Breakfast Cereals • Ceramics • Wood
• Milk Powders • Fertilizers • Pressure Sensitive
Adhesives
MCT460 SERIES
Proven to perform in harsh conditions for industrial applications, the MCT460 Series is built to last, simple to install
and virtually maintenance free for years of reliable, consistent results.
MCT466-SF MCT469-SF MCT460
• Stainless steel housing • Stainless steel housing • Designed for use in industrial
• IP67 rated • IP69 rated applications
• Designed for demanding • Full washdown capability • Powder coated cast
conditions in food and for food and snack food aluminum housing
snack food manufacturing manufacturing • In-process monitoring of
moisture, coat weight, or
other parameters
VIEW SUITE SOFTWARE
The MCT460 Series uses proprietary ViewerSuite Windows®
- based PC software, allowing operators to insert set-up
parameters, perform or adjust calibrations, select product
codes, examine internal diagnostic values and remotely view
moisture and temperature trends.
Trend screen with logging capability displays process
reading changes in real time.
Simple, graphical calibration routine for Easy diagnostics page for troubleshooting
quick setup of new products. the MCT460 Series.
2 MCT460 Series
ACCESSORIES
IR Temp Sensor Fieldbus Module Product Loss Sensor Cal Check Standard
Enables simultaneous Allows the sensor to Enables measurements Used to verify sensor
product temperature communicate directly with when the product flow is stability over time and
measurement. No control systems via Ethernet discontinuous or there transfer calibrations
additional hardware TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, are frequent lulls in the between sensors.
or wiring is required. ProfiBus, Modbus TCP, production stream.
DeviceNet, OPC-DDE Server.
Snorkel Sampler Air Cooling Air Purge Explosion Proof Enclosure
The snorkel sampler is An air vortex cooler To minimize dust buildup For hazardous Class II Div 1
designed to measure free attached to the sensor on the final window, all or Class II Div 2 environments,
falling powders/granules in for elevated ambient the MCT460 Series are Operator Interface installed in
chutes. temperatures. fitted with an air purge non-hazardous area.
attachment.
INSTALLATIONS
Belt Conveyor Installations: MCT460 Series sensors are
mounted 8-18 inches above the conveyor, ideally with
continuous product.
Augers & Screw Conveyors: Installing the MCT460
Series on top of Augers and Screw conveyors allows for a
measurement of the flow of material being conveyed by the
flights of a screw. The MCT460 Series is installed offset to
the side of the central shaft while the influence of the flights
passing the unit are eliminated by the instrument’s software.
Bins and Chutes: Sight Glass Windows either Glass
(Industrial applications) or Sapphire (Food applications)
(pictures of windows attached and install pictures) can be
used for continuous flow of products against the window. To
avoid specular reflection MCT460 Series sensors are angled
relative to the window.
MCT460 Series 3
Ordering Information Part Number Description
460-000-EN MCT460 Sensor assembly. Electroless nickel (EN) housing. Stand-alone
Select the MCT460 Series for your version.
application. The MCT460 is used 460-100-EN MCT460 Sensor assembly. Electroless nickel (EN) housing. System
configuration version including EN connection/OI unit.
mainly for industrial process control,
466-100-SSA MCT466-SF stainless steel version. System config version including stainless
while the MCT466-SF and steel connection/OI unit. IP66 rating. Kel-F sensor window standard.
MCT469-SF units are built for food 466-100-SSA-FBX MCT466-SF stainless steel version. System configuration version including
quality and process control. connection/OI unit. IP66 rating. Kel-F sensor window standard.
469-100-SSA-FBX MCT469-SF stainless steel version. System configuration version including
connection/IO unit. IP69 rating. Sapphire sensor window standard.
460-000 MCT460 Sensor assembly. Painted housing. Stand-alone version.
460-100 MCT460 Sensor assembly. Painted housing. System configuration version.
ACCESSORIES
MCT 460 Series
Part Number Description
240-199A Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, OPC-DDE Server
240-021A-460 Internally mounted Product Temperature Kit (for MCT460 and MCT466-SF only)
240-807A Externally mounted Product Loss Sensor Assy – 15V w/delay
210-700PA 5.7" Touchscreen O/I Painted incl 10' cable (for MCT460 only; standard with MCT466-SF and MCT469-SF)
240-060-3A Heater enclosure kit – 24VDC (for MCT460 only)
240-000-4 Sensor View Software – Single Sensors
240-000-4M View Suite Software – Multi Sensors
240-010A-1 Vortec tube assembly for sensor air cooling (if ambient is >50C for painted or EN versions; or >60C for stainless steel versions)
SPECIFICATIONS
MCT 460 Series
Measured NIR Constituents 1, 2, or 3 simultaneously
Moisture accuracy +/- 0.1% Representantes / Distribuidores Exclusivos
Resins, Fats/oils accuracy +/- 0.2% Argentina
Wet basis moisture range Min. 0.1% Max. 60% Tel: (+54 11) 5352 2500
Email: [email protected]
Dry basis moisture range Min. 0.1% Max. 400% Web: www.dastecsrl.com.ar
Transmitter/product 8-18 inches (200-450mm) Uruguay www.dastecsrl.com.uy
distance Paraguay www.dastecsrl.com.py
Calibration codes 100 Bolivia www.tecdas.com.bo
Outputs 4-20mA, 0-10V (isolated), RS-232 & RS485
Weight MCT460: 19 lbs. (8.6kg)
MCT466-SF/MCT469-SF: 17 lbs (7.7 Kg)
Ambient temperature MCT460: 0-50°C (32-120°F) with water or air cooling up to 80°C (160°F)
MCT466-SF/469-SF: 0 - 60°C (32-140°F), up to 80°C with cooling
Optional operator interface 5.7 inch color touchscreen LCD, 13 user selectable languages
Power From MCT460 sensor or local operator interface. MCT466-SF and MCT469-SF only have a local operator interface
Cable 10 ft (3 meters) standard
Enclosure MCT460: Cast aluminum or electroless nickel
MCT466-SF/MCT469-SF: Stainless steel
Moisture range Min. 0.1% Max 90% (for MCT466-SF and MCT469-SF)
Fats/oils range Min. 0.1% Max 50% (for MCT466-SF and MCT469-SF)
Response time 1-999 seconds. Three modes available: damping, integrated and gated (for MCT466-SF and MCT469-SF)
Compliance CE Certified (FCC CFR 47: Part 15: B: 2015, Industry Canada Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003: 2021)
Warranty 24 months parts/labor
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