Oil condition sensor
LubCos H2O
ARGO-HYTOS
Application area
Stationary screw-in sensor for the continuous determination of the oil condition in hydraulic and lubricating oils.
Performance features
Measurement and documentation of changes in hydraulic fluids and lubricants. Data is continuously documented and stored. In that way deterioration and changes in the oil (e.g. water inleakage, oil change,...) can be indicated. Through this, damage can be recognized or completely avoided at an early stage. This offers the opportunity to prevent machine failures as well as to prolong maintenance and oil change intervals by means of appropriate measures. Furthermore, by monitoring the lubricant, correctly performed maintenance work and the use of the required lubricant quality may be documented.
Design characteristics
The sensor is provided with a ¾" thread and can be e.g. integrated in a return line or the tank. Optionally, with an integrated LED status indicator with 10 segments on the back side of the sensor which visualizes the oil condition. The communication with the sensor takes place over a serial RS232 interface. Optionally, the signals are sent over two analog outputs (4...20 mA). In order to also enable a long-term record of data up to half a year, the sensor has a data storage unit which can be read out over the serial interface.
