Dbrix Brix Transducers
The SRI Dbrix digital RF brix transducer measures radio-frequency impedance changes (from which conductivity and therefore brix can be inferred), and was developed for brix control in sugar mills and sugar refineries. It works best for high and low purity materials above 50°Bx such as refinery liquors, massecuite, syrups and molasses.
SRI Dbrix transducers are essential control components for batch vacuum pans, continuous vacuum pans and seed conditioning in sugar mills and sugar refineries.
Major features
- Dbrix transducers are supplied as a set (probe, exciter and cable) so that sensitive electronic components can be housed away from the vessel. This eliminates heat problems during steam out or off-vacuum heating and gives long life, trouble free and drift-free operation.
- Dbrix probes are available in long, short or heated variants to suit all installations. Heated probes require little or no cleaning, even in low-grade syrups.
- A single 4-20mA analogue output is provided, and each sensor may be calibrated for up to four digitally-selectable sensitivity ranges. For swing pans, they are effective whatever the pan duty (high grade, low grade or magma)
Commissioning
Most sugar factories install and commission SRI Dbrix transducers without external assistance. However we can provide commissioning engineers onsite to assist with configuration and calibration if necessary.
Ongoing support
SRI Dbrix transducers are toughened products, suitable for the harsh environment typical of a sugar mill. They will give many years of trouble-free service.
Email, phone and fax support is provided free for the life of the product.
In the unlikely event of failure, SRI provides a “return to base” repair facility. For full details, or to organise a repair use the contact details provided on this page.
Downloads
SRI Dbrix transducer data sheet (PDF format, 1.03MB).