What is the sensor measuring?
The sensor is monitoring the overall condition of the oil using our Full Spectrum Holistic (FSH) technology.
In practice this means the sensor is monitoring the whole condition of the oil using a method called complex permittivity, which is a ratio between conductance and capacitance.
Any changes to the oil will have an effect on the overall condition and will therefore be picked up by the sensor.
By monitoring this change in permittivity, you can trace the degradation of the oil until it is no longer fit for purpose, using the oil for more of its useable life, in most cases extending the service interval by at least 30%.
Continued monitoring of the sensor data output will also enable you to spot anomalies in the oil behaviour, alerting you to potential issues or breakdown of the asset, so you can pre-empt and prevent a catastrophic failure.
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How does the sensor work?
The sensor measures complex permittivity (which is a ratio between conductance and capacitance). The sensor does this does this by introducing energy into the fluid via a high frequency AC waveform Sensor induces energy into the fluid via a HF AC ...What voltage does the sensor require?
The sensor can operate on a supply voltage of 9v to 30v DC Any power supplies exceeding this voltage range may damage the sensor.Can the sensor detect particles?
Yes, the sensor will detect particles, both ferrous and non-ferrous. Particles typically show up as a change in the oil behaviour, often as disrupted data which is not directly related to changes in the oil temperature. The Sense-2 display has ...How long will the sensor last?
We estimate a service life for the sensor in excess of 10 years.Is the sensor available in SS316?
Yes, we do offer the sensor in SS316. Please contact us directly for further details.