Parker IQ-200 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
IQ-200
On-Line Particle Counter

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Section Page
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................................................... 6
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 7
Views .................................................................................................................... 8
Installation and Operation ................................................................................... 10
Data Interpretation .............................................................................................. 18
Calibration .......................................................................................................... 26
Replacement Parts and Servicing ...................................................................... 27
Offer of Sale ....................................................................................................... 28
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Introduction
Laser
Fluid Flow
Processor Report
Photo Diode
Light Blockage Particle Counting Technology
WARNING
Potential shock hazard exists as soon as the cover is removed from the IQ-200.
Do not remove the front or side covers. There are no user serviceable parts.
“In hydraulic fluid power systems, power is
transmitted and controlled through a liquid
under pressure within an enclosed circuit.
The fluid is both a lubricant and a power-
transmitting medium. Reliable system
performance requires control of the
contaminants in the fluid. Qualitative and
quantitative determination of the particulate
contaminants in the fluid medium requires
precision in obtaining the sample and in
determining the contaminant particle size
distribution and concentration. Liquid
automatic particle counters are an accepted
means of determining the concentration and
size distribution of the contaminant
particles….” ISO 11171:1999(E)
The IQ200 is a six-channel laser based
automatic particle counter intended for
dedicated use on-line with specified
hydraulic fluids. As fluid passes through the
sensor, particles are electronically detected
and quantified as to the number of particles
greater than a certain size per unit volume
of fluid. This information can then be
passed along as a serial string of data.
The IQ200 offers both a local and remote
User interface, as well as local and remote
control. The local display features a 1 X 16
LCD, showing counts, ISO code, flow rate
and alarm settings. Three LEDs indicate,
“power-on”, flow rate alarm, and count alarm.
The count alarm LED is User programmable.
The remote interface is a Windows™-based
application, (see Software).
The IQ200 has an RS-232/RS-485 serial port
for communication to the outside world, and
requires a (+)12-24 VDC power supply rated
at one Amp (see Parts Required for
Installation, page 17, for cables.)
With the IQ-200, the laser is part of the Light
Blocking Sensor (LBS). The LBS operates by
detecting the "shadow" created by a particle.
As a sample of fluid flows through the sensor,
it passes through the "view volume", an area
of intense laser light. Particles in the sample
momentarily block the laser light. A solid-
state photo diode detects the momentary
decrease in light and creates a correspond-
ing electrical pulse that is proportional to the
particle size. The particles are individually
sized and counted. The totals are stored,
then converted and displayed into ISO, NAS
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Laser Safety Information
This product contains a laser-based sensor that
is a Class I product (as defined by 21 CFR,
Subchapter J, of the Health and Safety Act of
1968) when used under normal operation and
maintenance.
WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified
within this manual may result in exposure to invisible (infrared) radiation that can quickly
cause blindness.
Avoid contact with the internal laser.
The manual contains no procedures for service of
internal parts within this unit. Service should be
performed only by factory - authorized personnel.
Warning label as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10
A laser classification and identification label is attached to the left
side of the unit. A reproduction of the label is shown below.
Sample of Classification Identification Label.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Complies with
CFR Title 21 1040.10
Manufactured:
Month
Year
Warning! No user serviceable internal parts.
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hydraulic Filter Division
16810 Fulton County Road #2
Metamora, OH 43540-9714

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Advanced laser technology for laboratory-quality results and repeatability.
ISO, NAS and SAE report formats.
Dedicated on-line.
Auto testing intervals based upon user-defined setpoints from 3 seconds to 24 hrs.
LCD and data logging capability.
RS-232/485 computer interface communication port.
Two calibrations available for both petroleum-based and Skydrol units.
Software included for data analysis.
Accessible filter for flow meter protection.
Real time fluid condition reporting.
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Limitations: Light blockage technology
will not accurately work with most high
water content fluids. High water
contamination or excessive aeration will
also result in invalid data.
Report: ISO 4406:1987 2/5/15 format.
ACFTD calibration.
NAS 1638 format.
OR
ISO 4406:1999 4/6/14 format.
MTD calibration.
NAS 1638 is not applicable.
Sensitivity:
>2, >5, >15, >25, >50, >100 microns
(ACFTD calibration)
OR
>4(c), >6(c), >14(c), >21(c), >38(c), >70(c) microns
(MTD calibration)
Pressure:
Maximum Allowable Operating
Pressure (MAOP): 3000 psi (207 bar)
Minimum Required Pressure: Depends
on fluid viscosity, connections, and
length of hose assemblies. Typically
about 35 psi.
Fluid Operating Temperature:
Maximum: 165° F (74° C)
Minimum: 32° F (0° C)
Flow thru Sensor Cell:
Maximum Allowed
for Accuracy: 60 ml/min
Minimum Required
for Accuracy: 40 ml/min
Viscosity Range: 20-430 cSt
(100-2000 SUS)
Inlet/Outlet Port Connections:
SAE-4 straight thread female
Output: RS-232/485, ASCII Hex Format,
with 6 channels of particle counts and
flow rate, ½” - 20 UNF (BH-5 pin).
Power: +12-24 VDC, ½” - 20 UNF
(BH-4 pin).
Materials: Wetted: anodized aluminum.
Fluorocarbon seals. Display Cover: ABS
thermoplastic. Modified for Skydrol. For
the IQ200E and IQ200EM EPR seals,
cover and cables parylene coated.
Interface Software (included):
Windows Based Data Acquisition
(LABWlNDOWS CVl)™ (requires
Windows 95/98/2000/NT)
Size and Weight:
67
/8” D x 69/16” W x 55/8” H / 12 lbs.
Calibration: Factory calibration. Annual
(factory) calibration recommended.
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Views
Figure 1 — Front View
LCD
Display
Status
LED’s
Figure 2 — Top View
Figure 3 — Back View
3/8-16 UNC Mounting
Holes (4 Places)
Filter Element Access

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12-24VDC Power
BH-4 PIN Port
Figure 4 — Left Side
Figure 5 — Right Side
Outlet Port
(SAE-4)
Inlet Port
(SAE-4)
RS232/485
Communication
BH-5 PIN Port

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Installation and Operation:
To operate the IQ200, the unit needs to be
plumbed on-line and provided a (+)12-24
VDC power supply.
Fluid connections are made through two
SAE-4 (7/16"-20 straight thread with o-ring)
female ports – one at the inlet and one at the
outlet. These ports permit adaptation to a
large variety of fittings. Any fitting that allows
the required flow and does not affect the
fluid’s contamination level is acceptable.
WARNING: It is necessary that a 1" back-
up wrench be used when making any
connections to the SAE-4 inlet port, to avoid
moving the inlet port fitting.
Any conduit, hose or tube, that provides
adequate flow, can withstand the applied
pressure, and does not affect the fluid’s
contamination level, can be used to
connect the IQ200.
The unit is designed to withstand system
pressures to 3000 PSI (206 BAR), and for
operation, requires a differential pressure
across the unit. The differential pressure
across the unit drives the fluid. The flow
rate, during operation, should be
maintained between 40-60 ml/min, with an
optimum flow rate of 50 ml/min.
Therefore, the required differential
pressure will vary as a result of viscosity
and the condition of the filter element.
It is recommended that a needle valve be
placed downstream of the IQ200 to
maintain backpressure on the unit and
“meter-out” flow.
The IQ200 has an integrated filter, requiring a
specific filter element (PN 935487). It is
necessary to service this filter periodically to
insure the performance of the IQ200. Failure
to maintain the filter element and the integrity
of the seals can affect the performance of the
unit. When servicing the filter, torque the six
3/8"-16 SHCS to 40 ft-lbs.
To replace the filter element:
• Remove the six 3/8-16 SHCS using
a 5/16” hex wrench.
• Once the six screws are removed, one
or two of these screws can be screwed
into the auxilliary holes in the cap to
break the seal and provide easy
removal of the cap.
• Once the cap is removed, one screw
can be screwed into the top end cap of
the filter element to lift the element out
of the bowl.
•WARNING! Care should be taken not to
drip contaminated fluid from the outside
of the filter element down the element
locator tube.
The IQ200 offers both a local display and a
WindowsTM based software application. Data
acquisition control is provided by an onboard
microcontroller or from a remote location
through the serial port.
Upon startup there is a thirty second window,
where the User can program the IQ200.
During this time the User can select Local or
Remote control, set an Upper and/or Lower
count alarm limit, as well as select the
channel(s) to monitor for the corresponding
alarm(s), set the unit address and activate or
deactivate the RS-485 port. Each time the
unit is powered, the User has the opportunity
to set or revise these settings. Once set, the
unit will maintain all settings whether
powered or not. (see Programming the IQ-
200 and the Local Display)
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The WindowsTM based software application is
supplied with the IQ-200. This software
provides a PC interface and allows the User
a means to view, store, organize and report
the particle count data generated. The
software opens from the desktop and is easy
to use. The controls are labeled to be self-
explanatory and “right-clicking” any of the
controls provides more detailed information.
The software can be used to:
Choose between an ISO format and a
User designed format.
Select which of the six channels
to monitor.
Set three ISO code numbers for alarms or
pick your own.
Save data in text format to be used in
another application.
Set a delay to collect and /or save data
periodically.
Watch individual data points or average
between two to thirty points.
Graph data in real time with limit lines.
Print a report from the screen.
The IQ-200 also has a programmable,
remote control feature, allowing the User
even more flexibility in timing data acquisition.
Operation
The IQ200 has an LCD local display and the
ability for the user to select the Mode of
Control, either Remote or Local, and Count
Alarm settings.
The data from the unit is brought out on the
LCD alarm LEDs and through both the
RS232 and RS485 port.
Local Control, Local Display
In the Local Control mode, the IQ200
requests and outputs data once every three
seconds. If the unit is powered and
there is flow through the unit, data is
displayed on the
1 X 16 LCD. When there is no flow, an
“opening bar “ pattern
[ - - - - | | - - - - ] appears on the display and
continues until flow passes through. With flow
passing through, the local display shows six
channels of cumulative particle counts from
the smallest to the largest size, a three digit
ISO code for those counts, the flow rate, the
alarm limits with their corresponding
channels and some additional information.
The display cycle lasts approximately thirty
seconds, and then repeats. The System On
(LED) is ON when the unit has power. The
Flow Rate Alarm (LED) is ON when the flow
rate is below forty or above sixty milliliters per
minute. The Count Alarm (LED) is ON when
the Upper or Lower limit is out of bounds for
the channel(s) specified. With Local Control,
the onboard controller requests data once
every three seconds, so a string of data is
transmitted through the RS-232 port every
three seconds.
Note: Local Control mode is used with the
supplied IQ200 software.
The data transmitted by the IQ200 is a string
of data with a specific format. Except for the
first character, the data is all numeric. The
string is in ASCII hex, (for example 32
hexidecimal = 50 decimal and FF = 255).
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The format of the string looks like this:
=aa_bbbbb_ccccc_ddddd_eeeee_ggggg_hhhhh_kk CR LF
where:
= is the ‘equals sign’
_ is a space, (white space)
aa is the flow rate (00 to FF) in milliliters
bbbbb is particle count channel one
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml .
ccccc is particle count channel 2
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml
ddddd is particle count channel 3
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml
eeeee is particle count channel 4
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml
ggggg is particle count channel 5
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml
hhhhh is particle count channel 6
(00000 to 1869F)
cumulative particles/ml
kk is the calibration number
(00000 to FF )
dimensionless
CR is carriage return (not printed)
LF is linefeed (not printed)
Programming the IQ200
At startup, immediately following the product
identification, the LCD shows “PC link for 30”
and counts down to zero. During this period
the User can communicate with the
microcontroller. In order to communicate with
the IQ200, either a null modem adapter or a
null modem cable must be used with the
standard IQ200 serial cable. Use a terminal
emulation program with the settings:
Baud 9600
Data bits 8
Parity none
Stop bits 1
Flow control none
The commands for
IQ200 configuration are:
To select Local or Remote Control
(default Local)
Lor lselects Local control, (factory
default and setting used with software)
Ror rselects Remote control
After the single character has been
entered press ENTER. The controller will
respond with either “LOCAL” or “REMOTE”.
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To set Count Alarm Upper Limit
(default 18)
C#U## sets the upper limit count alarm
and channel
-The first character is C or c, to
specify count alarm setting.
-The second character is a
number from 1 to 6, to specify the
channel to monitor for the
limit alarm.
-The third character is U or u, to
specify “upper”.
-The next two characters are a
number from 01 to 24, to specify
the ISO code to use for the
alarm, (refer to ISO Code table,
Range Number).
After the sequence has been entered
press ENTER. The controller will respond
with, “Upper limit count alarm changed” or
“Count alarm NOT changed…=> invalid
code number…Code numbers 01-24”.
To set Count Alarm Lower Limit
(default 12)
C#L## sets the lower limit count alarm
and channel.
-The first character is C or c, to
specify count alarm setting.
-The second character is a
number from 1 to 6, to specify the
channel to monitor for the
limit alarm.
-The third character is L or l, to
specify “lower”.
-The next two characters are a
number from 01 to 24, to specify
the ISO code to use for the
alarm, (refer to ISO Code table,
Range Number).
After the sequence has been entered
press ENTER. The controller will respond
with, “Lower limit count alarm changed” or
“Count alarm NOT changed…=> invalid
code number…Code numbers 01-24”.
To select Network and Node Address
(default OFF)
N### activates RS-485 port if the
address is in range 001 to 255
-The first character is N or n,
to specify network.
-The second character is the
hundreds digit of the address,
0, 1 or 2.
-The third character is the tens
digit of the address, 0 - 9.
-The fourth character is the ones
digit of the address, 0 - 9.
After the sequence has been entered
press ENTER. The controller will respond
with RS-485 ON…address ###, if the
address is valid 001 – 255, otherwise with
RS-485 OFF. To turn off RS-485 enter an
invalid address.
The IQ200 can be programmed as required,
as long as the local display says “PC link
for…” and is counting down. At the end of the
countdown if no changes have been made
the IQ200 proceeds to standard operation. If
changes have been made during the PC link,
the display will prompt the User to power off
the unit and remove the null modem adapter.
If more time is required, just turn the unit off
at the prompt, turn it back on and resume
programming during the PC Link.
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Remote Control
In the Remote Control mode, the IQ200 waits
for a request for data to be received through
the serial port. Data is requested by sending
the IQ200 an uppercase S (the 19th letter of
the alphabet). This command causes the
IQ200 to send the ASCII hex string of data,
noted above, through the serial port. The
data transmitted from this call, is the data is
displayed on the 1 X 16 LCD. When no new
data is being requested the local display
shows an “opening bar “ pattern [ - - - - | | - -
- - ], and continues until the next new string of
data is requested. This feature is intended to
allow the User a means to synchronize data
acquisition for certain applications.
Note: Local Control mode is used with the
supplied IQ200 software.
Application Software
The application software is made up of three
files. These three files need to be together in
a file folder to install. By running setup.exe, it
automatically installs along with an uninstall
program. The installation generates an icon
which can be placed on the desktop or the
program can be run by selecting the START
–> PROGRAM button.
To start the application select:
Start –> Program – > On-line –> On-line.
The Program will run. After viewing, press
any key to get past the first two screens. This
will take you to the main screen. From the
main screen (the blue screen) make your
selections for configuration.
First select a COM PORT appropriate for
your PC.
After selecting the COM PORT, push the
configuration radio button, to accept the
configuration. If you select the wrong comport
you may get a warning message. If so, close
the message box and try again. It is
necessary to select a working comport for the
software to run.
From this point it is suggested that you first
start the unit and check the communications,
before setting long delays or averages. To
start the unit it must have power indicated by
a green light on the front. There must also be
flow through the unit. When the unit is
powered and has flow, press the RUN button.
The RUN button will not be active until the
Configure radio button is pressed. When the
RUN button has been pushed it will say
Running. In a short amount of time there
should be a response from the IQ200. If the
PC cannot communicate with the IQ200,
after a slightly longer period of time, the
connection will time-out.
The time-out feature keeps the program from
getting stuck, waiting indefinitely for a
response from the IQ200. There could be
one of several reasons for the unit timing-out:
The IQ200 does not have power –
check the green light on the front.
No flow through the unit or flow rate is so
low, less than one milliliter passes through
before the timeout.
If the local display is working, the problem is
with serial communication.
The serial cable is not connected.
The serial cable is damaged or not
wired correctly.
Once communications have been
established you can click the Configuration
radio button again, or at any time, to go back
and adjust your configuration.
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Application Software Terms
CONFIGURE The Configure button appears
to blink red and white until selected. This is
the configuration mode. Once selected the
button appears black. This is the configured
mode.
In the Configuration mode (radio button
clear) configuration controls are active and
operation controls are dimmed. The
configuration controls include:
COM PORT This list box permits the
selection of a serial communications port
numbered from one to four.
COMMAND CONTROL This switch
permits setting how the data flow is
controlled. The PC setting gives data flow
control to the User. When PC is selected
the DELAY and AVERAGE controls are
active and the data flow control is based
on the settings of these two controls.
When the MICRO is selected the DELAY
and AVERAGE controls are dimmed and
the data flow control is based on the
microcontroller in the IQ200.
GRAPHIC CONTROL This switch permits
setting whether the Graphics on page two
are in the ISO format or a User defined
format. The ISO setting graphs three bold
limit lines reflecting the three ISO code
numbers set during configuration and the
cumulative particle counts from channels
1-3. The User setting graphs two bold
lines reflecting the two LIMIT numbers set
during configuration and cumulative
particle counts from those channels
selected from the CHANNEL list selection
on page two.
In the Configured mode (radio button black)
the operation controls are active and
configuration controls are dimmed. The
operation controls on the first page include:
(see example Fig. 2)
DELAY These ring controls permit setting
a delay from three (3) seconds to twenty-
four (24) hours and works in conjunction
with the AVERAGE control. This control is
active when COMMAND CONTROL-PC is
selected.
AVERAGE This ring control permits
setting how many records to use, (see
DELAY, AVERAGE works in conjunction
with DELAY) between two and thirty to
develop a simple average. This selection
will generate a warning if too many
samples are requested with too short a
delay. The limit is one sample each three
seconds. This control is active when
COMMAND CONTROL-PC is selected.
LIMITS and LIMIT CHANNELS The limit
selection ring controls are used to set an
the upper and lower alarm limits. The
channels selection ring controls are used
to set the channel to be monitored for the
upper limit and the channel to be
monitored for the lower limit. These limits
can range from 0 to 100000 particles/ml
(cumulative counts), when USER is
selected in GRAPHIC CONTROL these
controls are active. The limit(s) is displayed
as a bold line on the graph.
Also, when the LIMIT control is active the
corresponding indicator lights are active as
noted.
The LED next to the Upper Limit ring
control is RED when the particle count for
the upper limit channel selected is greater
than the quantity set on the ring control.
The LED in the middle is GREEN when
neither limit set is violated for the
channel(s) selected.
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The LED next to the Lower Limit ring
control is RED when the particle count for
the lower limit channel selected is less than
the quantity set on the ring control.
ISO CODE These ring controls permit
setting three limits based on ISO Code
numbers from 1 to 24. When ISO is
selected in GRAPHIC CONTROL this
control is active and these three selections
are displayed as bold lines on the graph.
Also, when this control is active the
indicator lights are also active. The
indicator lights are:
RED = Greater than or equal to the lower
limit of the ISO code.
YELLOW = Greater than or equal to the
lower limit of the (ISO code –1 ISO code)
GREEN = Less then the lower limit of the
(ISO code –1 ISO code)
NAS This ring control permits setting a
limit based on the NAS 1638 standard from
00 to 12. When ISO is selected in
GRAPHIC CONTROL this control is active.
Also, when this control is active the
indicator lights are also active. The
indicator lights are:
RED = NAS Class equals or exceeds the
NAS Class limit set.
YELLOW = NAS Class equals or exceeds
the (NAS Class limit set – 1 NAS Class)
GREEN = NAS Class is less than (NAS
Class limit set – 1 NAS Class)
Facility ID This interactive text box allows
the User to enter up to thirty-two
characters. This text is printed on the first
line of the IQ200 test report form.
ID 1 This interactive text box allows the
User to enter up to thirty-two characters.
This text is printed on the third line of the
IQ200 test report and is the second to the
last field of data in each line of saved text.
ID 2 This interactive text box allows the
User to enter up to thirty-two characters.
This text is printed on the fourth line of the
IQ200 test report and is the last field of
data in each line of saved text.
RUN This is an ON/OFF control to start
and stop the data acquisition action of the
program. The button displays RUN when in
the off position and Running in the on
position.
SAVE This is an ON/OFF control to open
the file dialogue box and save data as a
text file. The button displays SAVE when
the feature has not been selected and
Saving when a file has been declared for
data collection.
CLEAR This is a pushbutton control to
clear the large text box and other controls.
PRINTThis is a pushbutton control to print
an IQ200 test report consisting of the ten
lines of data currently appearing in the text
box and the graph from the second page
along with the User supplied identification,
(see example Fig. 3)
GRAPH This is a pushbutton control to
activate and switch to the Graphic display
screen.
RESET This is a pushbutton control that
places all controls back to factory default
settings.
QUIT This button quits the application,
exiting out to the desktop. Upon exiting the
application saves its settings.
When the application is running, the large
TEXT BOX displays ten lines of data
including, the date and time, six channels of
cumulative particle counts, the ISO Code and
the NAS Code. The FLOW text box displays
the flow in milliliters per minute and the
CALIBRATION text box displays a
dimensionless number related to the function
of the sensor.
NOTE: Information for any control is
available by “right clicking”
that control.
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The operation controls on
the second page include:
CHANNEL This list box permits setting
which channels are monitored by channel
number when USER is selected in the
Graphic Control box on page one. If ISO is
selected in the Graphic Control box on page
one, then this control will be dimmed.
PRINT This is a pushbutton control to print
an IQ200 test report consisting of the ten
lines of data currently appearing in the text
box on the first page and the graph from the
second page, along with the User supplied
identification (see example page 16)
CLEAR This pushbutton clears the graph.
CLOSE This pushbutton closes the graph
page and returns to page one.
The Graph displays particle counts for the
channels selected and limit lines. The ISO
text boxes the NAS text box and the LIMIT
text boxes show those limits set on page one.
The FLOW text box and the CALIBRATION
text box display those values.
MOUNTING and HARDWARE
Mounting:
The unit should be mounted to a backplate or
frame using four (4) 3/8"-16 bolts. The holes
on the back of the filter are 3" center to center
in both the horizontal and vertical direction.
The unit shoud be mounted in a way to leave
the top cap of the filter accessible
Parts Required for Installation:
• Fluid connectors capable of mating to
SAE-4 female.
• Hose or tubing.
• Valve to “meter-out” flow.
• 12-24 VDC @ One Amp, power supply.
• Brad Harrison Micro-Change cable to
mate with 7R5A06A19A120 for serial
communications
(see serial cable wiring diagram)
• Brad Harrison Micro-Change cable to
mate with 7R4A06A19A120 for 12-24
VDC power supply
(see power cable wiring diagram)
Wiring Diagram
1. Green (To 9 pin Connector pin 5 9.5)
2. Red W/Black Tracer (To 9 pin Connector pin 3 9.3)
3. Red W/White Tracer (To 9 pin Connector pin 2 9.2)
1. Red W/Black Tracer
2. Red W/White Tracer
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1
TRANSMIT RECEIVE
GROUND
Three Pin Serial (Obsolete)
3
2
4
NOT USED
COMMON
NOT USED
Four Pin Power
24 VDC
1
1. Red W/WhiteTracer (to 9.2)
2. Red (RS485 +)
3. Green (9.5)
4. Red w/Yellow TRracer (RS485 -)
5. Red W/Black Tracer (9.3)
Five Pin Serial
RS 485 (+)
TRANSMIT
RS485 (-)
GROUND
5
1
2
3
4
RECEIVE

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Data Interpretation
Configuration Screen — Figure 1
Main Screen, Running — Figure 2
User identification
Real time fluid
condition report
ISO/NAS
alarms
ISO/NAS
alarm
setting
User -
defined
sample
intervals
Flow rate
monitor
Calibration
number
User identification
Configure
System time
Control
buttons
Graphic control
Command control

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Metamora, OH
Data Interpretation
Graphic Screen — Figure 3
Real time particle
count graphing with
programable alarms
Channel
selection
(user
graphic
control)
Control
buttons

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Changes to the ISO Standards
The recent changes to ISO contamination
and filtraiton standards were brought
about to solve accuracy, traceability, and
test material availability issues. It is
important to remember that both real
world hydraulic system cleanliness levels
and actual system filter performance
remain unchanged. However, the
reporting of cleanliness levels and filter
performance has changed due to the new
particle counter calibration and multi-pass
test procedures.
ISO 11171 is the new particle counter
calibration method and utilizes calibration
fluid made from ISO Medium Test Dust
(ISO MTD) suspended in MIL-H-5606.
The calibration fluid is traceable to the
National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and is designated by
NIST as Standard Reference Material
(SRM) 2806. ISO 11171 is replacing
ISO 4402 which is based on obsolete
AC Fine Test Dust (ACFTD).
It is important to note that the ISO 11171
calibration method is based on a
distribution of particles measured by their
equivalent area diameter, whereas ISO
4402 is based on a distribution of particles
measured by their longest chord. Also, the
NIST work utilized scanning electron
microscopy for particles below 10 µm in
size, whereas the sizing distribution on
ACFTD utilized optical microscopy.
The charts to the right show the
approximate particle size relationship
between the calibration methods.
Chart 1 — ISO Comparison Examples
Former two-digit ISO 4406:1987
5 µm / 15 µm
14 / 11
Former three-digit ISO 4406:1987
2 µm / 5 µm / 15 µm
17 / 14 / 11
New three-digit ISO 4406:1999
4 µm (c) / 6 µm (c) / 14 µm (c)
18 / 14 / 11
ACTFD size per NIST size per
ISO 4402:1991 ISO 11171:1999
µm µm (c)
1 4.2
2 4.6
3 5.1
5 6.4
7 7.7
10 9.8
15 13.6
20 17.5
25 21.2
30 24.9
40 31.7
Chart 2 — Particle Size Comparison
Data Interpretation