E+E Elektronik EE381 Product Manual

User Manual

Moisture in Oil Sensor

EE381

BA_EE381 // v05 / Modication rights reserved // 193021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General 5

1.1 Explanation of Symbols 5

1.2 Safety Instructions 6

1.3 Environmental Aspects 6

2. Product Description 6

2.1 General 6

2.2 Dimensions 7

3. Installation 8

3.1 Installation Location 8

3.2 Installing the Probe directly into the Process 8

4. Electrical Connection 9

5. Operating Components 10

5.1 Circuit Board 10

5.2 Status LEDs 11

5.3 Display Module (Option) 11

6. Maintenance 12

6.1 Cleaning the Sensing Head / Filter Replacement 12

6.2 Self-diagnosis and Error Messages 12

6.3 Replacement Parts / Accessories 13

7. Technical Data 14

USA / FCC notice:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso­nable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the installation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o󰀨 and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰀨erent from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate this device.

CANADIAN / ICES-003 notication: This Device B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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1. General

This manual is a part of the scope of supply and to warrant proper handling and optimal performance of the instrument it should be read
before start-up.
In addition, the manual is for everyone who requires knowledge about transport, setup, operation, maintenance and repair.

The manual should not be used without written consent from E+E Elektronik® for the purpose of competition or forwarded to third parties.
Copies for personal use are permitted.
All information, technical data and illustrations contained in these instructions are based on information available at the time of publication.

1.1 Explanation of Symbols

This symbol indicates a safety instruction.

These safety instructions should always be followed carefully. By not following these instructions injuries of persons or material
damage could happen. Therefore E+E Elektronik® does not accept liability.

This symbol indicates a note.

These notes should be followed to achieve optimum functioning of the equipment.

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1.2 Safety Instructions

• Excessive mechanical loads and incorrect usage should always be avoided.

• Take care when unscrewing the lter cap as the sensor element could be damaged.

• The sensing element is an Electro Static Discharge sensitive component (ESD). When touching the sensing element, ESD protective
measures should be followed.

• Grip sensing element at the lead wires only.

• Installation, electrical connection, maintenance and commissioning should be performed by qualied personnel only.

General Safety Instructions

1.3 Environmental Aspects

Products from E+E Elektronik® are developed considering all important environmental issues. While disposing of the product
environmental pollution should be avoided. To dispose of the sensor the individual components should be sorted with care.
The housing consists of metal ( die-cast aluminium, AlSi

according to the regulations in force.

). The electronic parts should be collected as electronic scrap and disposed of

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2. Product Description

2.1 General

E+E EE381 Series is specially designed for the measurement of water content in oil. EE381 is ideal for online monitoring of moisture in
lubrication or insulation oil, which is very important for the long-term performance and preventive maintenance of plants and machinery.

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Humidity measurement in oil

Similar to the humidity in the air, the water content in oil can be indicated by the absolute value in ppm or by the relative value a

:

w

- ppm (mass of water / mass of oil)
(actual water content as fraction of the water content in saturated oil)

- a

w

= 0 corresponds to water-free oil, while aw = 1 indicates saturated oil. aw measurement with the EE381 sensor is based on the

a

w

outstanding long term stability and resistance to pollution of the E+E HMC capacitive sensing elements series.

The sensor has two freely selectable and scaleable outputs for water activity, temperature or water content in ppm.

The optional conguration software allows exible and easy adjustment of the analogue outputs to the respective
requirements. The sensor adjustment / calibration can easily be performed.

An optional display for on-site monitoring of the measuring values allows for a quick overview of the prevailing conditions in the process.

2.2 Dimensions

Values are given im mm (inch)

32

(1.3)

54 (2.1)

28 (1.1)

100 (4)

48

(1.9)

75 (3)

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40 (1.6)

spanner width:
27 or 24

Ø12 (0.5)

24 (1)

G 1/2" ISO or
1/2" NPT

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3. Installation

3.1 Installation Location

Select a location that o󰀨ers optimum measuring conditions. The oil must be able to circulate freely around the sensing element.
Mount the sensor directly into the circulating system and not into a reservoir.

3.2 Installing the Probe directly into the Process

When installing a probe directly into the process, there should be a stop valve on both sides of the point of installation.
This makes it easy to remove the sensor for maintenance and calibration.

Step 1:

Install the probe with the stop valves closed.
It is not permitted to use a sealing ring with a NPT 1/2" thread.
Appropriate PTFE sealing tape or sealant should be used instead.

Step 2:

Insert the probe into the process and screw it as tight as possible by hand.

Step 3:

If there is a sealing ring, check it for correct centring and tighten the
screw connection with a torque of 30 Nm.

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4. Electrical Connection

Analogue output:

1 V+

10...30V DC

2 GND

6

5

4

1

7

2

3

3 GND
4 OUT1
5 OUT2
6 NC

V

mA

V

mA

7 NC

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5. Operating Components

5.1 Circuit Board

After removal of the housing cover, the following operating components on the circuit board may be accessed to congure the sensor to
the desired settings:

1. Serial interface

2. Status LEDs

3. Current / voltage output

4. Diagnostic LED

5. Display

1. Serial interface: Pin connector for serial interface cable (HA010604).

2. Status LEDs: Provide information about the status of the device. Refer to chapter “5.2 Status LEDs”.

3. Current-/ voltage output: If the sensor is switched from current to voltage output, using the conguration software, the 2 jumpers

must be positioned accordingly:

for current signals: for voltage signals:

4. Diagnostic LED: Visual indication for easy determination of the cause of error. (refer to chapter “6.2 Self-diagnosis and

Error Messages”).

5. Display: These pin connectors are designated for the display module.

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5.2 Status LEDs

Geen (Power LED): ashing => supply voltage applied

Green

Yellow
Red

Yellow / Red: The yellow and red LEDs are deactivated and
currently have no function.

5.3 Display Module (Option)

Measurand

Units

Measured value

Measurand: Units:

SI US
T Temperature °C °F

Water activity

a

w

x Water content ppm ppm

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6. Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning the Sensing Head / Filter Replacement

If required, the sensing head can be cleaned. Please find the E+E Cleaning Instructions at www.epluse.com/EE381.

6.2 Self-diagnosis and Error Messages

Self-diagnosis via LED on the circuit board: Power LED (green):

ꟷ ashing  Supply voltage applied / Microprocessor is active

LED D1 (blue):

ꟷ constantly lit  sensing element damaged
ꟷ ashing  sensing element bedewed (condensation)

Power LED green

LED D1 blue

Self-diagnosis via display (option): ꟷ Error 1  Humidity sensing element damaged

ꟷ Error 2  Humidity sensing element bedewed (condensation)
ꟷ Error 3  Temperature sensing element damaged
ꟷ Error 4  Short circuit of temperature sensing element

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Further self-diagnosis:

• Error:

ꟷ possible cause

measures / help

• Display shows incorrect values:

ꟷ Error during re-adjustment of the sensor
 Reset to factory calibration and
repeat the calibration routine

ꟷ Output congured incorrectly
 Check output range and output signals
in the conguration

• Sensor failure:

ꟷ No supply voltage

Check wiring and supply voltage
 Green LED is illuminated continuously: electronics defect,

contact the manufacturer

6.3 Replacement Parts / Accessories

Description Order code

Stainless steel lter for ow > 1 m/s HA010110
Display D08-EE381
Product Conguration Adapter see datasheet

(See also the EE-PCA datasheet)

E+E Product Configuration Software

(Free download: www.epluse.com/configurator)

EE-PCA

EE-PCS

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7. Technical Data

Measurands

Water activity

Measuring range 0...1 aw
Accuracy incl. hysteresis and non-linearity1) ±0.02 aw (0...0.9 aw) ±0.03 aw (0.9...1 aw)
Temperature dependence aw: ±(0.00022 + 0.0002 x aw) x ∆T [°C] ∆T = T - 20 °C
T: ±0.0003 °C/°C
Response time t

Temperature

Oil temperature 40...120 °C (-40...248 °F)
Accuracy

in still oil at 20 °C (68 °F), typ. 10 min

90

∆°C

90

100 110

°C

120

Outputs

Two freely selectable and scaleable 0 - 1 V / 0 - 5 V / 0 - 10 V 2) -1 mA < IL < 1 mA
analogue outputs for aw, T or x [ppm] 4 - 20 mA / 0 - 20 mA, 3-wire RL < 500 Ohm

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2)

RL = load resistance

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General

Supply voltage 10 - 30 V DC
Current consumption, typ. voltage output 40 mA
at 24 V DC current output 80 mA
Pressure rating 0...20 bar

0...100 bar (0...1 450 psi)
Enclosure material Aluminium die-cast (AlSi9Cu
Protection class IP65
Electrical connection 7-pole industrial plug: DIN VDE 0627 / IEC 61984
Wire cross-section: 0.25 - 1 mm
Cable outlet: PG 11
Filter Stainless steel
Working temperature range Probe: -40...120 °C
Electronics: -40...80 °C (-40...176 °F)
Display: -20...50 °C
Storage temperature range -40...60 °C (-40...140 °F)
Electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 61326-1 EN61326-2-3 ICES-003 ClassB
Industrial Environment FCC Part15 ClassB

1) The accuracy statement includes the uncertainty of the factory calibration with an enhancement factor k=2 (2-times standard deviation).
The accuracy was calculated in accordance with EA-4/02 and with regard to GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement).

2) Minimum supply voltage 15 V DC

(0...290 psi)

3)

2

(-40...248 °F)

(-4...122 °F)

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