WEARSCANNER with new feature

Oil particle distribution counter now with an optional switching output.

ISMANING / HANOVER – April, 19 2010 - Following the successful launch of the WEARSCANNER oil particle distribution counter, PRÜFTECHNIK has expanded its scope of features. The system can now be equipped with a switching output for issuing alarms, in addition to the standard network interface for Modbus TCP. Consequently, the WEARSCANNER can be used in systems without a network infrastructure.

WEARSCANNER monitors particle distribution in lubricating oil. The system detects metal particles in the circulating lubricating oil, records them in real-time and classifies them by size. When the particle count in a particular size class exceeds a defined threshold, the system indicates an alarm via the switching signal. The internal ring buffer can accommodate one year of data when values are stored at two minute intervals. They can be read out at any time for trend analysis or when thresholds are exceeded. If the system is integrated in a data network, it transfers measurement data to the system control via Modbus. When the WEARSCANNER is used in combination with the VIBROWEB XP Online Condition Monitoring System, the data are transferred to the Monitoring Center by e-mail. The particle count is influenced by the oil temperature, flow rate, air and water content and, especially when using optical methods, by darkening. The patented WEARSCANNER method, based on the eddy current principle, is influenced by these parameters to only a limited degree and therefore ideally suited for this application.

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