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MoistTech Corp.™ Asia Pacific HQ ‐ Suites 52 & 53, Auslink Corporate Center, 14 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085 Tel: +61 2 94384544 Email: info@moisttech.com.au USA HQ ‐ 6408 Parkland Drive Suite 104 Sarasota, FL 34243 941.727.1800 info@moisttech.com Controlling the Moisture Content in Tobacco Yields a More Fruitful Product MoistTech Instant NIR Online Moisture Sensors Having the correct moisture levels in Tobacco has become a critical component during the various stages of production. Processors are constantly adjusting moisture and heat during the conditioning process to maintain the quality of their product. With the help of industry partners and 30 years of knowledge and experience, MoistTech has developed the 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor that is ideally suited to measure the moisture levels in leaf processing, expanded, cut and reconstituted tobacco. The 828 is designed for the harshest process environments. Unlike other moisture sensors on the market, dust and steam do not affect on MoistTech's 828 readings. However, if the sensor must be installed close to the dryer outlet where it will be susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it may be necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water. We recommend installing the 828 sensors in several locations throughout process beginning with feed forward control, post dryer, cutting, conditioning and prior to primary processing. The sensor should be mounted several inches above the conveyor so that it can continuously monitor the process and can control the moisture content either manually or automatically. MoistTech's tobacco sensors have outperformed all major suppliers' equipment in head to head moisture testing evaluations. The 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor has proven to be the most accurate over all tobacco process moisture ranges. The sensor's ability to measure under the widest variations in process temperature, material height, color and ambient lighting is just a few of its features. A major propriety development incorporated in the system is its product loss software capability where small gaps, inert material or foreign objects are removed from the measurement calculation thus providing the most accurate and true moisture reading. Sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre‐set at the factory. With automatic internal reference standards included, the instrument is self checking and Nil Drift. Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% low moisture applications and ±0.25% on high moisture applications. Complete measurement ranges are 0‐ 65% moisture.