Parker icountBS User Manual

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icountBS User Manual

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Laser Information

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

COMPLIES WITH BS EN60825-1

COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040

WITH DEVIATIONS PURSUANT

TO LASER NOTICE 50

LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT

This product contains an invisible infrared 5mW laser. Any dismantling of the product may result in dangerous exposure to laser radiation.

The following laser information can be found on the right hand side (printer side) of the product. The following laser information can be found on the right hand side (printer side) of the product.

NOTE: Users are not required to access the laser radiation source and should never do so.

The internal laser warning label is mounted on the laser module and contains the following information:

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Contents

LASER INFORMATION – Page 2

INTRODUCTION – Page 4 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION – Page 4

BENEFITS – Page 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – Page 6

PRODUCT FEATURES – Page 8

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – Page 9 WORKING AND TESTING – Page 9

THE EFFECT OF SYSTEM CONDITIONS – Page 10 FLUID SAMPLE EXTRACTION – Page 10 SAMPLE HANDLING AND PREPARATION – Page 10

A) TOUCH SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS – Page 12 B) PRODUCT SET-UP – Page 12 C) PRODUCT REGISTRATION – Page 12

D) HOME SCREEN OVERVIEW – Page 13 E) CONFIGURATION – Page 13

F) TO START A TEST – Page 15 G) DEFAULT TEST PARAMETER - Page 15

H) NEW TEST SCREEN (PERFORM A TEST) – Page 16

I) REVIEW TEST DATA - Page 17

J) PERFORM ANOTHER TEST - Page 18 K) BROWSE PREVIOUS TESTS - Page 18

L) EXPORTING TEST DATA – Page 19

M) DELETE TEST DATA – Page 20

N) BROWSE OPTIONS – Page 21

INTERPRETING DATA – Page 22

TROUBLESHOOT GUIDE – Page 29

PART NUMBER MATRIX – Page 33 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES – Page 33

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Introduction

The icountBS with its innovative industrial design has been developed for customers looking for state of the art technology, attention to detail and the compactness of a permanent laboratory particle analysis model.

Principles of operation

Combine this with on-board, laser based, leading-edge technology to bring to all industries a truly revolutionary Particle Counter.

The icountBS is a product from the next generation of Parker Hannifin’s fluid particle analysis and monitoring innovations. The icountBS features an easy to use interactive touch screen, pressurized bottle chamber for air suppression via an

internal compressor pump or shop-air (7 bar maximum), bottle cavity aperture design with automated door locking mechanism, sample tube cleaning sleeve minimizing contamination cross over (competitor shortfall) and internal printer.

Accredited to US Standards and achieving full ISO certification and calibration to the latest ISO Medium Test Dust Standards, icountBS represents the most up to date technology in solid particle contamination analysis.

The icountBS brings to all industry a truly revolutionary Bottle Sampler as a remarkable cost effective market solution to fluid management and contamination control.

Safety requirements

Refer to the Parker Hannifin Quality and Servicing booklet.

Maintenance requirements

Please contact Parker Hannifin in the unlikely event of the icountBS being faulty or damaged.

Recalibration

Contact your local Parker Hannifin Sales Company for recalibration. The recommended recalibration frequency is between 12–18 months.

Storage requirements

Store in dry conditions within a temperature range of -40oC to + 90oC (-40°F to +194°F)

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Benefits

 Quick sample bottle analysis with variable test time options from 15 second and volume capacities from 10ml.  Repeatable and re-producible result performance to ISO4406:1999 and NAS1638 particle count distributions.  Design concept allowing for portability complete with DC input and rechargeable battery pack.  Cost-effective and economical alternative solution to external laboratory services.  6 fixed channel size analysis  Fluid resistant touch type screen panel  Sample tube self cleaning sleeve minimizing contamination cross over  Internal printer

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Technical specification

Principle of Operation

Laser based light obscuration

Calibration Dust

MTD or ACFTD

Dimensions

H=530 x W=190 (210 Door) x D=410 – dimensions in mm

Weight

18Kg

Mechanical Composition

Stainless steel 316, plated mild steel and aluminium

Plastics Composition

Precision polyurethane RIM mouldings and ABS plastic

Operating Temperature

+5oC to + 60oC

Operating RH range

20 – 85% (Tested at 30oC, No condensation)

Storage Temperature

-40oC to + 90oC

Storage RH range

10 – 90% (Tested at 30oC, No condensation)

Channel Sizes

ACFTD - >2μ,>5μ,>15μ,>25μ,>50μ,>100μ MTD - >4μ(c),>6μ(c),>14μ(c),>21μ(c),>38μ(c), >70μ(c)

Analysis Range

ISO 7 to 21, NAS 0 to 12

Contamination Standards

ACFTD - ISO 4406:1987, ISO 4406:1991 & NAS 1638 MTD - ISO 4406:1999, NAS 1638

Calibration Standard

ACFTD - Fully traceable to gravimetric first principles. MTD - Traceable to ISO11171 via ISO11943.

Fluid management

Maximum single sample = 100ml Minimum single sample = 10ml

Possible Test Configurations

User selectable from single test up to 5 tests per run. (eg.1x100ml up to 5x10ml per run)

Pre-Test Flush Volume

Minimum = 10ml, Maximum = 100ml

System Flow Rate

Test = 60ml/Min, Exhaust =240ml/Min

Viscosity Range

10 to 400 cSt

Fluid Compatibility

Mineral based oils and petroleum based fluids

Sample Bottle Size

No specific bottle required. Maximum size = Ø75mm x 150mm height, Maximum Volume = 250ml

Memory Storage

500 tests (capacity warning after 450 tests)

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Output Display

Backlight 256 colour STN transmissive

Output Display Resolution

H=320x3 (RGB) x W=240 dots

Display Active Area

H=115 x W=86 – dimensions in mm

Data Input

Via icon driven resistive touch screen

Printer

Thermal dot-line printing

Printer Paper

Ø50mm x 57mm length x 25m long

Test Certification

Calibration & Certificate of Conformity.

Power Supply

DC Output – 12V @ 6.60 Amps, 80 Watts max. AC Input – 100 to 240V @ 1.2Amps (50 – 60 Hz)

Battery Power

2 hours (recommended to be fully charged every 3 months)

Battery Stand-by Time

1 month (then 1 hour of operation)

Battery fuse

6.3 Amps (Anti Surge)

Air pressure Source

3.5 bar Mini-compressor OR 7 bar shop air.

Product features

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Pressure chamber door latch

Removable Drip tray

Pressure chamber door

Touch screen

Printer

Internal Battery compartment (located underneath)

Product handle 12 Vdc Input

USB socket

Internal battery fuse

Battery On/Off (Switch down = On)

Waste Oil Outlet

Oil Vapour Outlet

Shop Air Inlet

Emergency Air Dump

Product Dimensions

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Working and Testing

The icountBS is capable of entrapped gas suppression and supplying a fixed amount of oil to test. Because of this it is able to eliminate many of the variables associated with contamination monitoring.

The oil sample is degassed using suppressed, cleaned air and then supplied, through a fixed displacement pumping system. Its test method is consistently controlled, thus removing more of the variables, which could occur with Bottle Sampling.

Unfortunately, there are other factors that are beyond the control of Parker Hannifin products, consideration of which could result in error limitation.

These are categorised as: THE EFFECT OF SYSTEM CONDITIONS.

FLUID SAMPLE EXTRACTION. SAMPLE HANDLING AND PREPARATION.

In most instances, the adoption of simple controlled procedures will result in reliable trend monitoring.

The Effect of System Conditions

System flow rate

Samples are best taken from a point in the system where the flow is TURBULENT (Reynolds No. greater than 4000). The turbulent flow creates a mixing action. Where the flow is streamline or LAMINAR, larger particulate may tend to settle toward the lower pipe surface and not be sampled.

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System Condition Changes

Changes in the system operating condition, flow, temperature, pressure or vibration can result in previously sedimented contaminant being retained into the flowing oil. It is also possible that these changes may cause partially contaminated filter elements to shed particulate into the system. Samples should therefore, be extracted when the system is in a steady state condition and the result less likely to be distorted by contaminant peaks.

Taking a Sample

Extract a sample while the system is operating under consistently controlled conditions. Adopt a consistent technique. Spill off at least 200ml of fluid to flush the sampling port of residual contaminant. Leave bottle capped until ready to extract the sample. Fill the bottle to approximately 80% and cap immediately after extracting the sample.

Fluid Sample Extraction

Flow Rate

Variations in the sampling flow rate may affect the result from bottle samples. The flow rate through a sampling port from an operating hydraulic system will vary dependant upon the system pressure, the port restriction and fluid viscosity. For best trend monitoring, it is necessary to maintain these conditions consistently when extracting Bottle Samples.

Sampling Valves

There are a number of proprietary sampling valves available, which adhere to good theoretical principles. However, they do tend to generate a level of precision and cost which is unnecessary for trend monitoring.

Sampling points

Sampling points should enable extraction of a sample without changing the system’s condition. Fine control needle valves

are not desirable, as they have a tendency to silt up under some operating conditions, causing the distribution of contaminants in the fluid to be changed. The sampling port should be protected to maintain cleanliness and thoroughly flushed before collecting the sample for analysis.

Sample Handling and Preparation

Bottle Cleanliness

It is preferable that bottles have sealing screw caps and both parts are cleaned to a suitable level in accordance with ISO3722.

The bottle should not contain more than one tenth of the number of particles per 100ml than are expected to be monitored. Standard Parker Hannifin bottles are supplied clean to ISO 13/11 or better in a Class 10,000 Clean Room and

should not be used to accurately count oils cleaner than ISO 16/14 although they may be used for “trend monitoring” at

lower levels.

NOTE: A Class 10,000 clean room is designed to never allow more than 10,000 particles (0.5 microns or larger) per cubic foot of air. So as you can quantify this, a typical office buildings' air contains between 500,000 to 1,000,000 particles (0.5 microns or larger) per cubic foot of air.

The bottle should remain capped until time of sample filling and be re-capped immediately afterwards.

Sample Mixing

Sedimentation of contaminant in a sample will occur, the rate of which is dependent upon both the fluid and particle characteristics.

Methods of sample agitation have not been provided, as they are likely to inconsistently distort the analysis of results. Samples should be analysed, without delay, once agitated.

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Where facilities are available, mixing can be achieved using “paint shakers” and/or an ultrasonic bath (for example, 5 minutes with a paint shaker, 30 seconds in an ultrasonic bath and a further 15 minutes with the paint shaker, as indicated in ISO4402:1991[E]).

Care should be taken when using ultrasonic baths to avoid distortion of the result by extended use, causing contamination breakdown.

Bottle samples can be sufficiently stirred by swirling and tumbling by hand.

Results

The first result from a bottle sample should be disregarded, as it could be distorted by fluid from a previous sample. To reduce the effects of mixing variations and sedimentation, it is preferable to average the results of three tests.

Individual users may establish the possibility to reduce this number of tests, dependant upon their requirements and experiences.

Samples from different parts of a system will give different results. Consideration should be given to what monitoring is desired and where samples are to be extracted from for suitable trend monitoring to be performed.

It is important that whatever practices are adopted by the user, they are performed consistently.

Internal Compressor

Parker recommends that the icountBS is connected to the mains supply at all times and rear panel battery switch switched to ‘on’.

For operation of the icountBS with the internal compressor requires the internal battery to be charged before use.

A) Touch screen instructions

 The icountBS is operated via the touch screen on the front of the product.  Features are chosen by simply pressing the required icons on the screen.  Do not use sharp / pointed implements  Screen shots shown in this manual are reference only.

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Common icons used:

Home screen

 - return to the main screen

 - Returns to previous screen.

 - Prints selected data.

B) Product set-up

1. Important. Ensure that the ‘Emergency Air Dump’ plug is fitted before proceeding.

2. Using the supplied clear waste tube, connect the waste bottle to the ‘WASTE OIL’ connection on the rear panel of the icountBS.

3. Using the supplied blue vapour tube, connect the waste bottle to the ‘OIL VAPOUR’ connection on the rear panel of the icountBS.

4. If available, Parker Hannifin recommends connecting shop air to ‘SHOP AIR’ inlet on rear panel on icountBS. If not the icountBS will operate using the internal compressor – ensure that the internal battery is charged.

5. Open the pressure chamber door by pulling the yellow door latch. Note that the chamber door will not open if the chamber is pressurised. Ensure that the door seal is correctly seated and dust/dirt free.

6. Ensure the battery switch is ‘ON’ (switch in the DOWN position)

7. Connect the supplied power supply to the 240V mains supply and switch on.

8. Connect the supplied power supply jack plug to the ‘12vdc INPUT’ connection on the rear panel of the icountBS. After approximately 25 seconds, the icountBS touch screen will activate and perform a 20 seconds self test.

9. On initially powering up the iBS a language selection screen appears. Select either UK or Japanese. It is possible to change the language, if desired, through the ‘Config’ System Settings option at a later point.

10. The icountBS is now ready for use.

C) Product Registration

The icountBS “Product Registration” screen may appear. The product needs to be activated. Please select one of the three on-screen options:

1. Visit www.parker.com/reg to obtain your registration key.

2. Enter this key on the icountBS screen and then press “Reg Now”

3. Press “Skip” and start the 30 days grace

4. To simply turn the icountBS off, press “Switch Off”

D) Home Screen overview

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Home screen

“Config” screen

“System Info” screen

Home screen

“Config” screen

“Date / Time” screen

a b c

d

a. “Switch Off” – switches the icountBS off. The product can be re-activated by opening or closing the chamber door. b. “New Test” – perform a test. c. “Browse Tests” – displays previously saved tests. d. “Config” – displays the icountBS “System Settings” screen.

E) Configuration (Config)

System Information:

 “System Info” – display system information regarding the icountBS.  “Version” and “Build” refers to the installed icountBS software.

Date / Time:

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a

b

c d e

Home screen

“Config” screen

Language screen

a. To set the “Time” – select either the hour or minute then press “Arrows” to adjust. b. To set the “Date” – select the day, month or year then press “Arrows” to adjust. c. To set the “Date Format” – select the current format. Three options will then be shown –

1. dd/MM/yyyy, 2. MM/dd/yyyy or 3. yyyy/MM/dd

d. To set the “Time Format” – select the current format. Two options will then be shown –

1. 24-Hour or 2. AM/PM

e. Press “Save” to save settings.

Language:

a b

a. To set the language as “English” press the Union Flag. b. To set the language to “Japanese” press the Nishoki flag.

Screen shots shown in this manual are reference only.

F) To start a test

1. Ensure the ‘Product set-up’ procedures are carried out.

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Home screen

Test in progress screen

Test parameters screen

2. Ensure that the required test sample bottles are close to hand.

3. Open the pressure chamber door by pulling the yellow door latch.

Note that the chamber door will not open if the chamber is pressurised.

4. Apart from the drip tray, ensure the chamber is empty.

5. Remove the drip tray from chamber.

6. Remove the cap from the test sample bottle. Place the sample bottle onto the drip tray.

7. Reposition the drip tray (and test sample bottle) into chamber.

Note it is necessary to tilt the test sample bottle slightly backwards on the drip tray so that it clears the icountBS sample steel dip tube (located inside the pressure chamber, top surface).

Ensure the test sample bottle is located centrally on the drip tray and that the icountBS sample tube (located inside the chamber) does not collide with the sample bottle when the icountBS operates

8. Close the chamber door then re-lock using the yellow door latch.

9. The icountBS is now ready to be operated via the touch screen.

IMPORTANT WHILST TESTING, ENSURE THE WASTE BOTTLE OIL LEVEL IS MONITORED TO PREVENT OVERFLOWING.

G) Default Test Parameters

o Bottle ID – Bottle-xxx (where xxx = sequential number, e.g. 001, 002, 003) o Standard – ISO 4406:1999 o Flush Volume – 15ml o Number of Samples – 3 o Volume of Sample – 50ml o Print Result – Don’t Print

H) New Test Screen (Perform a test)

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h i b c d

e f g j a

a. Press ‘New Test’

The ‘Test Parameters’ screen will appear. The parameters fields shown are all user definable. By selecting/pressing the relevant parameter field, either an options panel or QWERTY style keyboard will be displayed.

b. “Bottle ID” – Test sample bottle identification. Accept the default or type the required bottle identification (16

characters maximum), remembering to press enter on the keyboard. Note that after this test is completed, the

bottle ID will revert back to the default ID.

c. “Standard” – Select between different Contamination Standards. d. “Flush Volume” – Total volume of fluid to be flushed through the icountBS before the sample test is performed. e. “Number of Samples” – The total number of samples to be taken from the one test sample bottle. f. ”Volume per Sample” – Total volume of fluid to be take from test sample bottle. g. “Print Result” – Option to print test result after the sample test. h. “Start Test” – will start a sample test to the current Test Parameters. The ‘Test in Progress’ screen will appear. i. “Default” – will reset the icountBS Test Parameters to the factory test parameter defaults:- j. “Abort” – will abort the current test. Occasionally the icountBS will require a re-boot to recover from the abort test

command. Simply switch the mains / battery supply off, wait approximately 5 seconds and then switch back on.

Note: The internal pump capacity is 114 ml The maximum Test Volume is 250 ml (i.e. Flush Volume + Volume per Sample x Number of Samples = 250 ml)

If multiple samples are required from one sample bottle and the combined Flush Volume & Volume per Sample is greater than 114 ml, then the pump will empty to the connected waste bottle before drawing the next sample.

The icountBS will perform an AMF (Automatic Mini-Flush) of approximately 5 ml at the end of the first Volume per sample and then again at the beginning of the next Volume per Sample.

However, if the Flush Volume and Volume per Sample is LESS than 114 ml (the internal pump capacity) then the test samples are combined (see Example B).

Example A: The icountBS unit has been configured – Flush Volume = 10 ml, No of Samples = 3, Volume per sample = 60 ml

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Sample number

Volume

per

Sample

(ml)

AMF* (ml)

Approx.

Actual Test

Sample

Volume (ml)

1 60 5 75 2 5 * 60 5 70 3 5 * 60 - 65

Total 180 10 210

10

Flush

Volume

(ml)

20

* Automatic Mini-F lush

Sample number

Volume

per

Sample

(ml)

AMF* (ml)

Approx

Actual Test

Sample

Volume (ml)

1 50 5 75 2 5 * 50+50 - 105 3 - - -

Total 150 5 180

20

Flush

Volume

(ml)

25

* Automatic Mini-F lush

-

Test bottle screen

a c b

Test bottle screen

Test bottle counts screen

Test bottle screen

Example B: The icountBS unit has been configured – Flush Volume = 20ml, No of Samples = 3, Volume per sample = 50ml

I) Review New Test Data

On completion, the test result is shown.

a. Select “Show Counts” to review test counts.

b. On the test counts screen, if the test has more than one measured sample, then press/select the and to

page through the total and each sample.

c. Select “Show Bottle” to review test bottle detail (return back to the original screen).

The test data is automatically stored on the icountBS (refer to section K for instructions to browse test data). The icountBS is limited to 500 stored tests. By default, the icountBS will warn the user from the 450th test to export or delete test data. At the 500th test, the user has no further option but to export / delete test data. Refer to section N of this manual to change this setting.

J) Perform Another Test

Straight after review the test data it is possible to perform another test – assuming that there is plenty of fluid left in the sample bottle.

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a. Press “New Test” to perform another test and display the ‘Test Parameters’ screen. Refer to section H of this

b

a

d

Test bottle screen

Browse Test screen

Test parameters screen

a

c

Home screen

manual.

K) Browse Previous Tests

The review / browse previously stored tests.

a. Press “Browse Tests” to browse previous tests. The browse test screen will be displayed.

Note the test names displayed on this list are individual tests that have been stored on the icountBS.

b. Select / highlight the required test. c. Select the standard to be displayed. “As Tested” is the default value and will display the selected test in the

standard it was originally tested in. Other standards are available to view tests in a different standard to the

original.

d. Press “Show” to display the sample test bottle details.

Refer to section I of this manual to review the counts fro this particular bottle.

L) Exporting test data

Export one test

Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.

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Browse Test screen

b a d c c

Browse Test screen

a. Select / highlight the required test. b. Press “Export”.

.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.

Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported

.xml file(s) are located here.

Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.

Export multiple tests

Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.

c. Individually press/select the required test files d. Press “Export”.

.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.

Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported

.xml file(s) are located here

Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.

Export all stored tests

Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.

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g e f b a

a

Browse Test screen

Options screen

e. Individually press/select the required test files f. Press/select “Select All” g. Press “Export”.

.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.

Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported

.xml file(s) are located here

Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.

M) Delete test data

Please note that once the test data is deleted, this information is unrecoverable from the icountBS.

a. Select / highlight the required test(s) OR press “Select All”. b. Press “Delete”.

N) Browse Options

The browser on the icountBS can be reconfigured to the suit the users requirements.

For example, sort by date, sort by name, etc.

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a f g b c d e

a. Select “Options” b. Sort Results By “Date”, then select either “Most Recent First” or “Oldest First” OR Sort Results By “Name”, then

select either “A-Z” or “Z-A” to sort alphabetically.

c. Select the “Filter Results By Date” tick box to allow the user to search between stored test dates. d. This option allows the user to select “All” test data or test data that has already been “Exported” and test data

that has “Not Exported”.

e. Select either option if required.

Interpreting data

Solid contaminants in fluid power systems vary in size, shape, form and quantity. The most harmful contaminants are normally between 6 microns and 14 microns. The ISO code is the preferred method of reporting quantity of contaminants.

The ISO code number corresponds to contamination levels pertaining to three sizes.

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Range

number

Number of particles per 100 ml

More than

Up to and including

Particle size, µm

Interpolation is acceptable; extrapolation is

not permissible.

Number of particles per 100 millilitres greater than indicated size

The first scale number represents the number of particles larger than 4µm(c) per 100 milliliter of fluid, the second number for particles larger than 6 µm(c) per 100 milliliter of fluid and the third number for particles larger than 14 µm(c) per 100 milliliter of fluid.

ISO contamination numbers

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24

8 x 106

23

4 x 106

16 x 106

22

2 x 106

4 x 106

21

1 x 106

2 x 106

20

500 x 103

1 x 106

19

250 x 103

500 x 103

18

130 x 103

250 x 103

17

64 x 103

130 x 103

16

32 x 103

64 x 103

15

16 x 103

32 x 103

14

8 x 103

16 x 103

13

4 x 103

8 x 103

12

2 x 103

4 x 103

11

1 x 103

2 x 103

10

500

1 x 103

9

250

500

8

130

250 7 64

130

6

32

64

5

16

32 4 8

16

3

4

8

2

4

1

2

For example: code 20/18/13 indicates that there are between 500,000 and 1,000,000 particles larger than 2 microns, and between 130,000 and 250,000 particles larger than 5 microns, and between 4,000 and 8,000 particles larger than 15 microns.

Reference ISO 4406:1999 When the raw data in one of the size ranges results in a particle count of fewer than 20 particles, the scale number for that

size range is labelled with the symbol ‘>’. For example, a code of 14/12/>7 signifies that there are more than 8,000 and up to and including 16,000 particles equal to

or larger than 4µm(c) per 100 ml and more than 2,000 and up to and including 4,000 particles equal to or larger than 6µm(c) per 100 ml. The third part of the code, >7 indicates that there are more than 64 and up to and including 130 particles equal to or larger than 14µm(c) per 100 ml. But the 14µm(c) part of the code could actually be 7, indicating a particle count more than 130 particles per 100 ml.

ISO4406 particle distribution chart

Including various ISO level contamination grades.

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Size range µm

5-15

15-25

25-50

50-100

>100

mum

cont

amin

ation

limits

,

parti

cles

per

100m

l)

00

125

22 4 1

0

250

44 8 2

0

Number of particles per 100 millilitres greater than indicated size

Particle size, µm

Number of particles per millilitre greater than indicated size

NAS 1638 chart

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BS 5540/4

Defence Std. 05/42

NAS 1638

SAE 749

Table A

Table B

11/8 2

12/9 3 0

13/10 4 1

14/9

400F

14/11 5 2

15/9

400 15/10

800F

15/12 6 3

16/10

800

16/11

1,300F

16/13 7 4

17/11

1,300

2,000

17/14 8 5

18/12

2,000 18/13

4,400F

18/15 9 6

19/13

4,400

6,300F

19/16

10

20/13

6,300 20/17

11

21/14

15,000 21/18

12

22/15

21,000

23/17

100,000

1

500

89

16 3 1

2

1,000

178

32 6 1

3

2,000

356

63

11

2

4

4,000

712

126

22

4

5

8,000

1,425

253

45 8 6

16,000

2,850

506

90

16

7

32,000

5,700

1,012

180

32

8

64,000

11,400

2,025

360

64

9

128,000

22,800

4,050

720

128

10

256,000

45,600

8,100

1,440

256

11

512,000

91,000

16,200

2,880

512

12

1,024,000

182,400

32,400

5,760

1,024

ISO/NAS/SAE comparison chart

The above comparisons relate to the particle count data only. To confirm to any particular standard, reference should be made to the recommended experimental procedure.

Component cleanliness guidelines

Suggested and acceptable contamination levels for various hydraulic systems.

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Target

contamination

class to

ISO 4406

Suggested

maximum

particle level

Sensitivity

Type of system

Typical components

6 µm

14 µm

6 µm

14

µm

13 9 4,000

250

Super

critical

Slit-sensitive control systems with very high reliability. Laboratory or aerospace.

High performance servo valves

15

11

16,000

1,000

Critical

High performance servo and high pressure long life systems, e.g. aircraft, machine tools etc.

Industrial servo valves

16

13

32,000

4,000

Very

important

High quality reliable systems. General machine requirements.

Piston pumps, proportional valves, compensated flow controls

18

14

130,000

8,000

Important

General machinery and mobile systems. Medium pressure, medium capacity.

Vane pumps, spool valves

19

15

250,000

16,000

Average

Low pressure heavy industrial systems, or applications where long lift is not critical.

Gear pumps, manual and poppet valves, cylinders.

21

17

1,000,000

64,000

Main

protection

Low pressure systems with large clearances.

Ram pumps

ISO contamination charts

Typical system applications and code numbers These typical applications and ISO code numbers are taken from the UK Contamination and Control Research Programme (1980 – 1984)

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Ref. AHEM Guide to Contamination Control in Hydraulic Power Systems - 1985

Number of particles per ml greater than indicated size

Number of particles per 100 ml greater than indicated size

Particle size

µm

Number of particles per ml greater than indicated size

Number of particles per 100 ml greater than indicated size

Particle size

µm

Number of particles per ml greater than indicated size

Number of particles per 100 ml greater than indicated size

Particle size

µm

Number of particles per ml greater than indicated size

Particle size

µm

Solid Contaminant Code No 13/10

Application: Aircraft test stands

Solid Contaminant Code No 18/11

Application: Mobile systems

Solid Contaminant Code No 17/12

Application: Marine installations

Solid Contaminant Code No 18/13

Application: Mechanical handling

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Number of particles per 100 ml greater than indicated size

Number of particles per ml greater than indicated size

Number of particles per 100 ml greater than indicated size

Particle size

µm

Solid Contaminant Code No 16/11

Application: Injection moulding; Metalworking; Unused commercial-grade oil

Troubleshoot guide

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NOTE: Do not connect IBS directly to the PC

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Product Part Number Matrix

Key

Fluid Type

Calibration

Package

Future Option

Future

Option

Future

Option

Transportation

Case

Power Supply

Region

IBS 1 Mineral

1

ACFTD

0

Lab unit

0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0

UK

2 MTD

1

MiniLab 1 USA

2 Europe

Key

Fluid Type

Calibration

Package

Future Option

Future

Option

Future Option

Transportation

Case

Power Supply

Region

IBS 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0

IBS 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1

IBS 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2

Accessories

Part Number

250ml Sample Bottle Kit (Pair)

ACC6NW001

Sample Bottle Pack (50 x B89911)

ACC6NW002

Vapour / Waste Bottle

ACC6NW003

Printer Paper Reel (x1)

ACC6NW005

UK Power Supply

ACC6NW006

USA Power Supply

ACC6NW007

European Power Supply

ACC6NW008

Transit Case

Contact Parker

1m waste tube (clear)

ACC6NW009

1m vapour hose (blue)

ACC6NW010

USB Memory Stick / pen

ACC6NW011

icountBS CD Manual

ACC6NW012

Product Accessories Part Number

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Parker icountBS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual