Probe Actuator

Fully automated probe immersion system for seamless integration with Hycal analysers.

Hycal Probe Actuator unit with control panel
4
Positions
100%
Automated
3
Control Modes
HMI
Interface

Full Automation

  • Probe immersion fully automated
  • Integrated with Hycal analysers

Interface

  • Same HMI as Hycal 100 / 200
  • Manual control via push buttons
Probe Actuator control interface showing MANUAL, PLC, and HYCAL modes

PLC Controlled Positions

1

Home

Rest position when not in use

2

Loading

Position for probe insertion and removal

3

Pre-heat

Probe conditioning before measurement

4

Measuring

Full immersion for hydrogen analysis

Probe Actuator outside and inside view

Hycal Integration

  • Defines positions during commissioning
  • Sets probe position as part of measurement

Hycal Control

  • Actuator Modbus master
  • Reads position (1-4) from Hycal

PLC Control

  • Actuator Modbus slave
  • Responds to position (1-4) written by PLC

Manual Control

  • Push button operation
  • Direct position selection