Cost Saving
A condition monitoring apparatus is a hard-dollar saving investment, if
the analyzer allows to check lube oil and grease quality directly
on-site. It enables timely and accurate response to oil degradation. If
oil and grease condition is not monitored continuously, additional costs
are inevitable: the failure to predict oil degradation leads to
engine-repair expenditures that can easily sum up to several hundred
thousand dollars per year. An equal amount of costs can accumulate, if
expensive oils and greases are changed too early.
Easy and Fast Condition Monitoring
The MINISCAN IR LOG FTIR analyzer requires only one drop of sample to
accurately measure numerous performance indicators of oils and greases.
Depletion of anti-wear oxidation compounds and additives, as well as the
level of sulfates, nitration, soot or water is measured and pass/fail
information is displayed within minutes. Preconfigured methods are
easily selectable for measuring different types of lubricating oils. A
measurement can be done by untrained personnel. The instrument is also
able to determine low or high levels of water in oil, offering a perfect
alternative to Karl Fischer titration. The FTIR analyzer reduces
measurement time to minutes, no hazardous chemicals are required for
testing and results are analytically as accurate or better than KF
titration.
Unique Dial-Path Setup
The MINISCAN IR LOG is featuring a unique dial-path setup, which allows
easy switching between sample cells. Three different path lengths are
pre-installed: a 50 micron sample cell for quick screening, a 100 micron
cell for ASTM and EN compliant measurements and a 1000 micron cell which
allows the detection of very low levels of additives or contaminants in
oil. This setup guarantees that the instrument conforms to and exceeds
precision requirements specified in various ASTM, EN or IP methods.
Compact and Robust for Field Testing
Because the sample is directly applied to the measuring cell rather than
flowing through the cell, instrument performance is not limited by the
viscosity of a sample or by particle contamination, which could harm the
measuring cell. Cell rinsing is not required, the cell can be cleaned
with a simple tissue. No chemicals are needed to perform reference
measurements. Versatility, ease of use and the possibility to measure
oil and grease directly on-site and in real time make the MINISCAN IR
LOG a perfect solution for monitoring lubrication of engines, generators
or turbines and for measuring degradation of hydraulic and transformer
oils.
Key Features
‧FTIR analyzer designed for field use
‧Internal battery (up to 4h operation)
‧Portable and robust housing
‧Dedicated sample interface
‧Maintenance free transmission setup
‧Unique dial-path setup (3 cells)
‧Easy to clean, no rinsing required
‧Less than 1 mL sample per measurement
‧No limit for viscosity or particle contamination
‧Easy to set up, easy to use
‧Results within minutes
‧Requires no reference measurement w/ chemicals
ASTM Methods
‧ASTM E2412 and ASTM D7418
‧Phosphate (ASTM D7412)
‧Oxidation (ASTM D7414)
‧Sulfate (ASTM D7415)
‧Nitration (ASTM D7624)
‧Antioxidants (ASTM D2668)
‧TBN (ASTM D2896)
‧TAN (ASTM D664)
Components & Contaminants
‧Antiwear: ZDDP, Phosphates, Silicates
‧Biproducts: Phosphates, Sulfates
‧Aminic Antioxidants: Napthalamine,Diphenyl Amine
‧Phenolic Antioxidants: Hindered Phenol
‧Extreme Pressure: Phenates, Sulfurized Isobutylene, Aromatics,
Sulfoxides
‧Antifoam: Silicones, Siloxanes
‧Dispersant: Polyisobutylene Succinimide
‧Oxidation: Ketone, Esters, Carboxylic Acids
‧Ester Breakdown, Phosphate Ester, Polyolester, WD 40 Ester (Dialkylated
Sulfosuccinate)
‧Sulfate, Sulfonate: Organic and inorganic sulfoxides, corrosive and
acidic
‧Nitration: Organic nitrates
‧Water, stabilized water
‧Carbonate
‧Glycol
‧Antifreeze
‧Contamination with Gasoline, Diesel, FAME
‧Other contaminants |
Specifications
| Detector |
1.3 mm Diameter, theromelectrically
cooled dTGS |
| Laser |
Low-powered solid state |
| Cell windows |
Selectable path length: 50, 100 or
1000 µm |
| Power Supply |
100-240 V AC, 3A, 50/60 Hz
Battery Operation: 6600 mAh, 12.6V/3.5 A DC |
| Environmental conditions |
Operating temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to
122°F),
Humidity up 95% r.h., non condensing |
| Dimensions/Weight |
WxHxD: 216 x 292 x 191 mm (8 x 11.5 x
7.5 in) / 6.8 kg (15 lbs |
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