Oil vapor sensor METPOINT®️ OCV

Product overview
Oil contamination can affect compressed air processing systems in many different ways, posing a danger to the safety of workers, the environment and the production equipment. The METPOINT OCV family enables continuous monitoring of oil vapour in compressed air systems to ensure residual oil vapour concentration is measured continuously and in compliance with applicable standards.

METPOINT® OCV compact — continuous oil vapour measuring
The METPOINT OCV compact continuously measures residual oil vapour concentration in compressed air and reports the measurement value (mg/m³) and the corresponding ISO 8573 oil class. The device provides clear visualisation of measurement values, oil class and system status, including the measuring cell and reference gas generation status. It is designed for online monitoring to maintain process safety and to help identify contamination sources.

Function / Measuring principle
The METPOINT OCV compact uses a PID sensor operating by photo-ionisation with a UV lamp. Values are temperature- and pressure-compensated to increase precision and fulfill ISO 8573 requirements. The system performs continuous self-checking by alternating between measuring air and a reference gas generated internally by an integrated catalytic converter. This reference gas both cleans the measuring chamber regularly and verifies/adjusts the zero point to ensure long-term accuracy.

Advantages of the METPOINT OCV compact system

• Safe - Reproducible accuracy of measurement values by utilising reference gas generation
• Safe - Automatic monitoring for the reference gas and sensor electronics
• Safe - Issuing and transferring of alarm signal messages
• Reliable - Pressure range from 3 … 16 bar
• Reliable - Online monitoring for the oil vapour concentration
• Reliable - Data transfer to display and control centre with customary communication methods
• User-friendly - Unambiguous visualisation of all measurement values
• User-friendly - Flexible installation and robust industrial housing

Additional advantages of BEKO oil content meters

• High precision: Exact measurements to detect even the smallest oil residues
• Easy integration: Devices integrate into existing compressed air systems
• Real-time monitoring: Continuous data recording for quick response to limit violations
• Reliability: Durable, low-maintenance devices for demanding conditions

Applications
Suitable for industries where oil-free compressed air is critical (e.g., food, pharmaceutical, chemical, semiconductor). The METPOINT OCV compact provides continuous online control, early detection of contamination and documentation of compressed air quality.

Technical specifications

• Brand: BEKO Technologies GmbH
• Model: METPOINT® OCV compact
• Measured quantity: Residual oil vapour concentration (mg/m³) and ISO 8573 oil class
• Detection limit: as low as one thousandth mg/m³ (≈ 0.001 mg/m³)
• Measuring principle: PID (photo-ionisation) with UV lamp; temperature and pressure compensation
• Reference gas generation: Integrated catalytic converter (patented) for internal reference gas and self-monitoring
• Pressure range: 3 … 16 bar
• Standard measuring section (complete variant): DN50
• Data output: Data transfer to display and control centre using customary communication methods (online monitoring)
• Installation: Flexible installation, robust industrial housing
• Net price (excl. VAT) shown on product card: €8,185.00
• Unit: per piece
• Currency: EUR