MMP8 Moisture in Oil Probe
Features
• Continuous online measurement
of moisture in oil and temperature
• Temperature measurement range
−40 … +180 °C (−40 … +356 °F)
• Measurement accuracy up to
±0.01 aw (±1 %RS)
• Incorporates the proven Vaisala
HUMICAPâ sensor, used for over
20 years in oil applications
• Modbusâ RTU over RS-485
• Traceable calibration certificate:
6 points for humidity, 1 point for
temperature
• Compatible with Indigo series
transmitters and Insight PC
software
â
Vaisala HUMICAP
Moisture in Oil Probe MMP8 enables fast and reliable measurement
of moisture in oil. It uses the proven Vaisala HUMICAPâ sensor, which was developed
for demanding dissolved moisture measurements in transformer and lubrication oils,
hydraulic fluids, and other liquids.
Reliable Vaisala HUMICAP
â
technology
MMP8 incorporates the latest-generation
Vaisala HUMICAPâ 180L2 sensor, which is
the result of over 20 years of field
experience. It was developed for
demanding moisture measurement in
transformer and lubrication oils and
other liquids.
The sensor's excellent chemical tolerance
provides accurate and reliable
measurement over a wide measurement
range. The HUMICAPâ 180L2 sensor has
excellent sensitivity in the dry end of the
range, which is typically needed in
transformer applications.
Measure the margin to water
saturation
MMP8 measures dissolved moisture in oil
in terms of the water activity (aw),
relative saturation (%RS), and
temperature (T). Water activity or
relative saturation indicate directly
whether there is a risk of free water
formation. This data is relevant in
lubrication oil applications where
detecting water ingress and preventing
free water formation is crucial. The
measurement is independent of oil type
and age.
MMP8 can also output ppm, the average
mass concentration of water in oil.
Vaisala has this conversion readily
available for specific oils, including
mineral transformer oil. This allows
continuous measurement of ppm
concentration in power transformer
condition monitoring.
For other oils, the oil-specific conversion
coecients can be calculated if the
water solubility of the oil is known and
the solubility characteristic remains
constant.
Easy installation
When installed with the ball valve kit, the
MMP8 is ideal for installation into
processes where the probe needs to be
installed or removed while the process is
running. Probe installation depth is
adjustable. Pressure fitting options are
ISO 1/2" and NPT 1/2". MMP8 is delivered
with a manual pressing handle that
allows the probe to be pushed against
process pressure.
DNV GL type approval
certificate no. TAA00002YT
Technical data
000.1
±0.01
0.2
±0.02
0.3
±0.03
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
0.9
reading accuracy
aw reference
T = 0 … +80 °C
T = −40 … 0 °C, +80 ... +180 °C
136 [5.35]
Probe cable 2 m [6.56 ft]
Ø 25
[0.98]
M12/5
Ø 5
[0.2]
262 [10.32]
224 [8.82]
35 ... 179 [1.37 ... 7.05]
35 [1.37]
Ø 13.5
[0.53]
Fitting body
ISO1/2” or NPT1/2”
Ø 12
[0.47]
mm
[in]
Measurement performance
Water activity
Measurement range 0 … 1 a
T90 response time
1)
Sensor
2)
Accuracy
w
10 min
HUMICAPâ 180L2
±0.01 aw (±1 %RS)
Temperature
Measurement range −40 … +180 °C (−40 … +356 °F)
Accuracy at +20 °C (+68 °F) ±0.2 °C (0.36 °F)
1) At +20 °C (+68 °F) in still oil.
2) In range 0 … 0.5 aw, including non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability. See accuracy graph below.
MMP8 Aw measurement accuracy
Operating environment
Operating temperature of probe head −40 … +180 °C (−40 … +356 °F)
Operating temperature of probe body −40 … +80 °C (−40 … +176 °F)
Storage temperature range −40 … +80 °C (−40 … +176 °F)
Operating pressure range 0 … 40 bar (0 … 580 psia)
Installation pressure Up to 10 bar (145 psia)
IP rating of probe body IP66
Ball valve
Operating temperature Up to +120 °C (+248 °F)
Operating pressure Up to 40 bar (0 … 580 psia)
Compliance
EU directives EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
EMC compatibility EN 61326‑1, industrial environment
Type approvals DNV GL certificate no. TAA00002YT
Compliance marks CE, China RoHS, RCM, WEEE
Mechanical specifications
Connector M12 5-pin A-coded male
Weight 510 g (18.0 oz)
Filter options Stainless steel grid standard filter
Stainless steel grid filter for high flow
rates (> 1 m/s)
Probe cable length 2 m (6.56 ft)
Adjustable installation depth 35 … 179 mm (1.37 … 7.05 in)
Materials
Probe AISI 316L
Probe body AISI 316L
Cable jacket FEP
MMP8 dimensions
Inputs and outputs
Operating voltage 15 … 30 V DC
Current consumption 10 mA typical
Digital output RS-485, non-isolated
Protocols Modbus RTU
Output parameters Relative saturation (%RS)
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Accessories
Ball valve ISO 1/2" with welding joint BALLVALVE-1
Ball valve ISO 1/2" – ISO 3/4" with
thread joint
1)
Temperature (°C)
Indigo USB adapter
1) Vaisala Insight software for Windows available at www.vaisala.com/insight.
Water activity
Water mass fraction (ppmw)
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