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Chapter 1
Introduction
Hydro-Control V is an easy to use control system for controlling water addition during concrete mixing. In
conjunction with the Hydronix Hydro-Mix V/VI or Hydro-Probe Orbiter it is designed to precisely achieve the
required moisture target without the need for metering the water, although use of a water meter is preferred.
From software version HS0035 v. 4.20, the Hydro-Control V has temperature compensation which enables
the control of water addition to achieve the required consistency throughout the year, regardless of variation
in material temperature.
It is simple to install and can be fitted to both new and existing plants. It uses the latest Hitachi H8
microprocessor with SMD technology to achieve a compact and reliable unit.
The unit contains sophisticated control software to ensure the user can achieve the desired result with the
minimum fuss.
The large, clear display ensures the principal information is readily visible without confusion. Via a few easily
accessed menus, the user can define the mix cycle and the recipes as well as monitor the mixing cycle
status, recipe information, sensor signal trend information and system diagnostics.
The Hydro-Control V can be connected to a batch controller via an RS232 serial link to allow transfer of mix
cycle information and remote recipe selection. The RS232 port is also used to send software upgrades from
a service computer.
The aim of this User Guide is to provide a simple operational overview follow by a more detailed screen-byscreen explanation of the system operation.
Hydro-Control V User Guide
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