OPCom Portable Oil Lab Contents Contents ..................................2 About this documentation ............................4 Applicability of this documentation ..........................4 Required and supplementary documentation ........................4 Presentation of information ............................4 1.3.1 Safety instructions in this documentation ........................4 1.3.2 Symbols ..................................5 Safety instructions ...............................
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Accessories ..................................42 Troubleshooting ................................43 16.1 Basic procedures ................................43 Technical data ................................44 17.1 Dimensional drawing ..............................45 Appendix ..................................46 18.1 Declaration of conformity ............................... 46 Page 3 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
This documentation is applicable for the following product: › Particle Monitor OPCom Portable Oil Lab This documentation is written for service engineers, technicians, operators and system operators. This document contains important information for safe and appropriate assembly, transport, activation, operation, usage, servicing, dismantling and simple troubleshooting.
This symbol warns against laser beams. Singular, independent action step / instruction Numbered instruction The numbers indicate that the action steps follow one another Table 3: Meaning of symbols Page 5 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
(functional safety). ARGO-HYTOS GMBH assumes no liability for damages resulting from improper use. The risks associated with improper use are solely with the user.
Product and technology related safety instructions CAUTION Laser The OPCom Portable Oil Lab contains a laser sensor that is classified for intended use as a class 1 laser according to DIN EN 60825-1:2001-11. In reasonably foreseeable circumstances, the accessible laser radiation is not dangerous.
Make sure that no detergents enter the hydraulic system. Do not use cotton waste or faying cleaning rags for cleaning. Do not use hemp as sealing agent. Page 8 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
The OPCom Portable Oil Lab is an optical particle monitor that works according to the principle of light absorbance. The use of the OPCom Portable Oil Lab allows the monitoring of contaminant levels as well as the observance of the trend of changes in fluid cleanliness.
(reduction of light radiation) and detects particles and other foreign bodies in the fluid. 6 Oil condition sensor The oil condition sensor measures changes in the features of the hydraulic and lubricating medium (conductivity, permittivity) along with concurrent humidity and temperature measurements. Page 11 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Cancel button Confirm button Fig. 4: Control panel Select previous data record / numerical value in the menu Select next data record / numerical value in the menu Display Page 12 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Pull the flap in order to open the cover. Then replace the paper roll and insert the paper as shown in the figure. Identification of the product Fig. 6: Label Page 13 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
In the case of air transport, it must be stated in the air waybill that the device contains lithium batteries. Observe the instructions in Chapter 2, “Safety instructions". For storage and transport, keep the OPCom Portable Oil Lab within the ambient conditions that are stated in Chapter 17, “Technical data". Page 14 www.argo-hytos.com...
Fig. 8: Hydraulic connections 1 Oil outlet CPC-LC 2 Pressure line Minimess M16x2 (for operation without pump), max. 320 bar / 4600 psi 3 Suction line CPC-LC (for operation with internal pump) Page 15 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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50 ml/min depending on viscosity), the oil inlet can be attached to this Minimess pressure connection (M16x2). 3 Suction line (for operation with internal pump) Fig. 11: Suction line (for operation with pump) After use, close the connection with the included sealing plug. Page 16 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Fig. 12: Electrical connection Preparing the network operation › Insert the polarity-proof plug with the blue locking ring (2) into the charging port of the switched off OPCom Portable Oil Lab and screw it down. › Plug the "cold-device plug" (3) (according to IEC60320-C13) into the power supply (1).
Please note that the device cannot be switched off while charging due to technical reasons. When operating without pump, the runtime is min. 24 hours, with pump operation the runtime reduces depending on the viscosity of the medium. Page 18 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
The information for intended use, the operating conditions and the technical specifications must be adhered to. Connect the portable Particle Monitor OPCom Portable Oil Lab to the hydraulic connection lines according to Chapter 7.2 "Hydraulic connection" . ...
Within the menu: scroll up Within the menu: scroll down To select next data set / numerical value in menu To select previous data set / numerical value in menu Page 20 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Measurement info Edit measurement Edit measurement info point Edit oil type Edit info text User menu Select user Go trough stored users Fig. 15: Menu structure Part 1 Page 21 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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Oil condition Oil contamination Defined types Display Automatic off Brightness Time / date Edit time / date English / Deutsch / Language Francais T(°F)<->T(°C) Fig. 15: Menu structure Part 2 Page 22 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
The warnings can be taken from the main menu - sub-item "Memory". The meaning of the notes / warnings is explained in Chapter 9.2.5.1. Page 23 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
› By pressing the button in the start screen, you stop the measurement. When no measuring is running: › By pressing the button, you return to the start screen. Page 24 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
The progress of the erasure process is represented by means of a progress bar. After successful completion of the erasure process, the message "Successful" appears and the display automatically returns to the measuring menu. Page 25 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Oil type HLP ... (Oil designation) Info text (see Chapter 9.2.5.2 "Measurement settings - Measuring info menu“) › Measured values oil condition Temperature Relative dielectric constant Conductivity Relative oil humidity Page 26 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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Permittivity outside the measuring range Incorrect temperature measurement Incorrect humidity measurement Incorrect conductivity measurement Incorrect permittivity measurement High average temperature Defective condition sensor Please also refer to Chapter 16 - Troubleshooting Page 27 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Here, enter the measuring time in seconds. With the button, you can choose a different item. With the button, you can raise or lower the value. Confirm the selection by pressing the button. Page 28 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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Use the buttons to select letters, numbers and some special characters. After confirming the entry by pressing the key, you will be taken to the following display. Page 29 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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After confirming the entry by pressing the button, you return to the user menu. Press the button to go up one level. Page 30 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Here, the selectable parameters are divided according to their function into: The respective value can be selected using the key. Press the button to return to the start screen menu. Confirm the selection by pressing the button. Page 31 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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This parameter, which describes the oil state, thus appears at the correspondingly selected location on the start screen. Oil contamination Parameters which describe the oil contamination can be selected here. Page 32 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
The parameters can be selected with the button and deselected again. Selected parameters are marked with a small x. This parameter, which describes the oil state, thus appears on the short print. Page 33 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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Press the button to return to the selection print menu. Confirm the selection by pressing the button. This parameter, which describes the oil state, thus appears on the short print. Page 34 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Pressing the button returns you to the display settings menu without accepting the settings. The settings are set by pressing the button. Page 35 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Here the language of the display representations can be selected. Currently supported are: German, English and French. Use the button to select the language. The language can be selected by pressing the key. Press the button to return to the system setup menu. Page 36 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning. Close all openings with suitable protective caps / protections. Check that all seals and caps of the plug-in connections are secure, so that no humidity can penetrate into the OPCom Portable Oil Lab.
On the right side of the window, the data can be visualized in two diagrams. Please note that the data of the OPCom Portable Oil Lab are only updated after the set measuring time has elapsed. LubMon Config LubMon Config is used for a unique readout of the current measured data (no continuous representation) and for readout of the memory as well as for configuring the OPCom Portable Oil Lab.
12. Decomissioning The Particle Monitor OPCom Portable Oil Lab is a component that does not have to be taken out of service. Therefore, the chapter in this guide does not contain any information. Page 39 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
Careless disposal of the OPCom Portable Oil Lab and the pressure fluid can lead to pollution of the environment. Therefore dispose of the OPCom Portable Oil Lab and the pressure fluid in accordance with the national standards of your country.
The warranty expires after a conversion or extension that goes beyond the conversions or extensions described here. 15.1 Accessories For the Particle Monitor OPCom Portable Oil Lab you get the following accessories (not included in the scope of delivery): Description Part No.
› Get an overview of the function of the Particle Monitor OPCom Portable Oil Lab in connection with the overall system. › Try to clarify whether the product had performed the required function in the overall system before the fault occured.
Depending on the oil viscosity Depending on the permissible operating pressure From software version 1.70.15 upwards Calibrated to n-Pentan at 25 °C (77 °F) Calibrated to air at room temperature Page 44 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
18. Appendix 18.1 Declaration of conformity Page 46 www.argo-hytos.com Subject to change · V 4.06.19 · EN...
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