Why use Microwave?

Microwave is universally considered the most accurate and reliable technology available for measuring moisture inline.

Whilst older competing technologies such as near infrared, capacitance and conductance are suitable laboratory instruments; microwave is the technology of choice when real-time process control is required.

Microwave technology is superior to competing technologies, particularly near infrared (NIR), for the following reasons:

NIR is a reflectance technique and only measures surface moisture. Microwave on the other hand is transmitted through the entire profile of the material ensuring greater accuracy.
Slight colour variations in the material being analyzed significantly affect the accuracy of NIR. Microwave on the other hand is not affected by colour.

Changes in ambient lighting affect the accuracy of NIR. Microwave is not affected by ambient light variation.
NIR instrumentation is particularly prone to dusty, dirty environments where material build-up on the lens causes major problems. On the other hand material build-up on microwave antenna does not compromise accuracy.

The Moist///Scan takes the microwave technique to another level by incorporating a PATENTED technique to give reliable, repeatable real time results.
Latest updates to the Moist///Scan include the SERIES II upgrade to give even better competitive advantages over its direct competitors.