Advanced Solutions for Measurement & Control

Oil Quality Sensor

  • Monitors changes to dielectric constant of oil in real-time
  • Oil quality represented by 0-5V analogue output
  • No moving parts
  • In-tank & in-line custom designs
Oil Quality Sensor
  • Oil Quality Sensor
  • Oil Quality Sensor Features
  • Specifications
  • Documentation

Oil Quality Sensor (Prototype)

Gill oil quality sensors are solid-state, compact devices which offer the user the ability to monitor oil quality via the dielectric constant of the chosen oil.

Oil Quality Sensor

The sensors are fully configurable, allowing the customer to pre-calibrate against oil samples of known quality or related use.

Calibration can be conducted using our own free software, firstly qualifying the sensor in a clean sample of the oil. Subsequent exposure to further samples of declining oil quality will enable results to be collated within a database. This data can then be used as a performance indicator when the sensor is used.

Oil Quality Sensor Technical Information
  • No Moving Parts
  • Available in Custom Design Configurations
  • 'In line' and 'In tank' variants
  • IP68 Rated
  • Sensor monitors the changing oil dielectric value, which is influenced by oil degradation and contamination.
  • Analogue 0-5V Output
Oil Quality Sensor Specifications
Electrical
Supply Voltage
+6VDC to +24VDC
Supply Current
<10mA @12V
Serial Interface
RS232 (+5V)
Resolution
10 bit
Sample Rate
80Hz
Analogue Output
Voltage Output Range
Calibrated 2.50V, ranging ?2V with medium quality
Range Accuracy
? 0.5% of calibrated datum
Wiring
Wire/Connector
Customer Specified Flying lead or integrated connector of customer choice or combination
Wiring Gauge
Typically 26 AWG (options up to 20 AWG if requested)
Cable Material Compatibility
Wiring sleeved with either Fluorocarbon or Raychem DR25, or customised to customer specifications
Mechanical
Dimensions
Customer Specified
Weight
From 85g (dependant on design)
Calibration
Factory Calibration
Traceable to national standards
Customer Calibration
Using ProbeMon or ProbeView Software - Supplied free of charge
Environmental
Protection Class
IP68
Operational Temperature
-40ºC to 125ºC
EMC Immunity Level
SAE J1113/2 1996 design guideline used
Vibration
15g RMS (24-2000Hz) & SAE J1455 design guidelines used
Finish
Anodised to DEF STAN 025
Fuels
Compatible Medium
Engine oils, transmission oils, steering & hydraulic fluids Diesel, Heavy Oil
Datasheet
Datasheet