The MoistTech Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Analyser is an elite, state-of-the-art technological solution engineered specifically for the global tobacco processing industry. Within tobacco manufacturing, controlling and maintaining the ultimate moisture ratio is a paramount parameter determining the final flavor quality, preventing organic mold propagation, and drastically reducing raw material degradation during cut rag processing and high-speed packaging operations. Recognizing these critical manufacturing hurdles, MoistTech (USA) integrated its most advanced non-contact Near-Infrared (NIR) optical technology into the Model 828, allowing the instrument to perform instantaneous, non-destructive moisture analysis without manual sampling or altering production conveyor speeds.

The ultimate competitive edge that defines the MoistTech Model 828 is the integration of high-precision optical filters coupled with state-of-the-art proprietary software algorithms. These specialized technical modifications are purposely designed to optimize sensor performance under the demanding and punishing conditions of tobacco processing plants. In these environments, sensors frequently combat dense airborne dust, continuous ambient temperature fluctuations, varying overhead lighting interference, and rapid material density variations on moving belts. Thanks to these robust filter-algorithm integrations, the Model 828 guarantees absolute zero-drift stability and extremely low error thresholds, generating dependable, continuous testing data 24/7.

The Model 828 is the absolute definitive answer to automated moisture quality control across all core manufacturing sectors: from initial raw leaf processing, precise moisture management inside primary processing conditioning cylinders, to final cut tobacco applications. By seamlessly integrating the Model 828 into a facility's overarching SCADA/PLC industrial network, control engineers can analyze real-time moisture trends to dynamically adjust automated drying or re-ordering spray systems. Encased in a rugged, ultra-durable industrial-grade housing that repels fine tobacco dust and tolerates thermal variance, this sensor minimizes routine maintenance overhead, delivering optimized economic efficiency for large-scale tobacco manufacturing enterprises.

• Manufacturer: MoistTech IR (USA)
• Product Category: Online Tobacco Moisture Sensor / Analyser
• Model: Model 828 Tobacco Analyser
• Measurement Principle: Non-Contact Near-Infrared (NIR) Optical Technology
• Core Applications: Intended for raw tobacco leaf, stems, cut rag, tobacco strips, and chewing tobacco.
• Core Optimizations: Equipped with high-precision optical filters and advanced algorithms for ambient dust/temperature compensation.
• Operating Distance (Sensor to Product): 4 to 16 inches (100 mm - 400 mm)
• Optical Measurement Area: Approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) diameter spot size
• Moisture Range Capability: 0% to 50% (Configurable based on specific raw material blends)
• Accuracy / Measurement Error: ± 0.1% to ± 0.2% depending on the specific application parameters
• Response Time: Instantaneous (Millisecond range), continuous real-time data update
• Enclosure Construction: Heavy-duty cast aluminum industrial housing, dust-proof against fine tobacco particles, optional explosion-proof ratings.
• Communication Interfaces & Outputs: 3x Isolated 4-20mA Analog outputs, RS232/RS485 digital communication ports, Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Prodigy central PC interface software compatibility.
• Power Requirements: 85 - 260 VAC (50/60 Hz) or 24 VDC
• Ambient Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (Optional air or water cooling jackets available for extreme high-temperature dryer exits).
• Calibration Memory: Supports multi-calibration curve storage for rapid switching between different tobacco product recipes.