Online particle counter measures eight particle sizes
Users can choose digital or analogue interfaces for data transfer
PAMAS, a German manufacturer of automatic particle counters for fluid contamination control, has added the compact OLS50P to its portfolio.
The OLS50P is equipped with a wear-resistant ceramic piston pump, which provides a constant flow rate of 25ml/min at a pressure range from 0 to 6 bar. With its eight different size channels, the product counts particles in eight size classes. The instrument measures the particle sizes > 4 µm(c), > 6 µm(c), > 10 µm(c), > 14 µm(c), > 21 µm(c), > 25 µm(c), > 38 µm(c) and > 70 µm(c).
All light extinction sensors in the PAMAS HCB-LD series can be integrated into the OLS50P. If required, the sensor can be made from resistant material so that it can be used for the analysis of all types of liquids and critical fluids, from water to strong acid.
For data transfer, the user can choose either digital or analogue interfaces. An RS485 data interface is part of the instrument’s standard equipment for digital data transfer. The optional analogue 4-20 mA channel transmits data to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). This makes the PAMAS OLS50P an effective instrument for condition monitoring.
To report and analyse measuring results, PAMAS provides two different software tools: the online visualisation software PAMAS POV and the component test software PAMAS PCT.
With the aid of these software tools, measuring results are reported according to common cleanliness standards (e.g. ISO 4406 or SAE AS 4059). Furthermore, the measuring parameter can be set up individually and adapted to the specific application profile.
