WEARSCANNER monitors wear debris in oil

The larger the particles, the greater the damage.

Particle size distribution

The eddy current measuring principle

WEARSCANNER

Online particle distribution counter

WEARSCANNER is an intelligent sensor that detects electrically conductive particles n the medium that passes through it. The sensor counts them in realtime and classifies them according to their size.

WEARSCANNER uses a new patented detection method which is based on the eddy current principle and works independently of oil temperature, flow rate, viscosity, air and water contents or oil color (darkening).

WEARSCANNER benefits

  • Recognizes bearing & gear teeth damage
  • Avoids consequential damage
  • Enhances plant availability

The eddy current measuring principle

An excitation coil (black) that generates an alternating magnetic field (blue) induces eddy currents (green) in the oil. A receiver coil detects the resulting eddy current density. Electrically conductive, i.e. ferritic and non-ferritic contaminants in the oil change the current flow between the excitation and the receiver coils. In order to detect even miniscule particles at high flow velocities WEARSCANNER utilizes the fast reacting differential coils method with two receiver windings connected in opposition.

Technical details

Fitting dimensions:
1/2"- other sizes available upon request

Dimensions:
120 x 80 x 80 mm

Weight:
3.5 kg

Casing material:
stainless steel 1.4308 (seawater-proof)

Particles:
ferritic or non-ferritic

Particle size class:
up to 8 size classes can be set

Protocols:
Modbus TCP

Interneal memory:
64 MB (~ 150 days)


News & Events

WEARSCANNER with new feature

Oil particle distribution counter now with an optional switching output.


Now available!

WEARSCANNER with an additional alarm switching output.