WearDetect Oil Debris Sensor comprises two key elements. The sensor probe, that comes with multiple thread adaptor options, is coupled with the gearbox in place of the standard magnetic drain plug. The probe is then connected by wire to the separate electronics module, which turns the sensor signals into useful data. This data is then relayed via analogue or digital communications protocols for display or post-processing.
WearDetect Oil Debris Sensor with Display features the same measurement options as the inline Oil Debris Sensor, with an additional local indication display. The local LED display provides a simple red, amber and green light indication of the status of the condition of the machine.
The Oil Debris Sensor with Display has been developed to assist the plant or automotive engineer to improve the reliability of their equipment. By continuously monitoring the most common causes of gearbox and transmission failure, the sensor provides early indications of a potential problem allowing for planned investigation and remedial action to be implemented before catastrophic failure occurs.
The oil debris sensor provides 4 types of measurement outputs and with no specialist knowledge required to analyse the outputs, the sensor offers a low cost of ownership. By allowing the end user to identify and thereby eliminate an unplanned breakdown, the oil debris sensor gives a quick and positive return-on-investment.
Powerful magnets attract and retain ferrous particles in the fluid. Identification is either fine wear particles signalling fluid cleanliness or increased wear rates, or coarse failure pieces giving early indication of possible component failure.