Early Warning Sensor Technology Group Monitoring Products


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It’s All About Chemistry.

The Tan Delta oil and fuel quality monitoring systems uses advanced technology to accurately monitor the quality of oil and fuels in real-time. The chemical composition of all oils and fuels change as they wear and/or become contaminated, therefore accurate and reliable monitoring of the chemical profile of oils and fuels enables a complete, true understanding of their current condition.

All oils and fuels have an optimum standard chemical fingerprint which can be analyzed and profiled. This profile provides a firm reference point from which deviations can be measured and the associated quality changes determined. Accurate measurement of the chemical fingerprint of the oil at any given point in time and referencing the deviation from the original gives a very precise view of the current quality.

The key aspect of measuring the chemical profile of oil or fuels is to look at the overall quality and to not focus on the individual elements such as oxidation, moisture, and/or contamination. As degradation is effected by a combination of these factors the Tan Delta patented sensor technology ensures that you get an accurate overall view of the current status of the oil or fuel.

For every type of oil and for each individual application, deviation from the optimal is a critical and necessary measurement in determining when a change or service is required. Accurate real-time monitoring enables simple trend analysis which is then used to identify potential problems long before any damage to equipment or reliability compromises occur. The same data is also used in a predictive manner to forecast when servicing is required, based on the actual condition of the oil and therefore servicing schedules are set due to need rather than an outdated standard service schedule.

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The Oil Quality Sensor

The patented Oil Quality Sensor is inserted in the oil stream and passes a low voltage electric current through the oil and measures the conductance and capacitance ratio (patented) to determine the oils electro-chemical make-up and therefor the oils lubricating quality. As oil is used, polar particles will build up causing the conductance and capacitance ration to change once this valve has fallen by generally at 30% the oil will no longer perform at an acceptable level.

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  • Read Time Monitoring can avoid damage to costly equipment. If critical equipment fails, the costs can be huge, both in repairs and in lost productivity.
  • In Real Time the operator will know within minutes if the oil condition has changed. This gives them an opportunity to take action to avoid serious damage. Traditional sampling and analysis will often be conducted after the damage has been caused.
  • Data trends over time can help identify causes of breakdowns or accelerated wear. Oil temperature is measured; unexpected rises are often an indicator that there is an issue.
  • TD technology provides customized warning and alarm levels. For critical equipment, the user can set very tight parameters for warning/alarm levels, so even low levels of wear are highlighted.
  • TD technology prolongs oil life and extends service intervals. Because of the cost involved in damaged equipment, many companies employ very cautious maintenance schedules and change their oil early. However, only 50% of its life is useful.
  • Accurate and up-to-the-minute oil condition data means operators can confidently run the oil to the end of its useful life. In addition, they can plan their maintenance accordingly.
  • Tan Delta can test new and end-of-life samples, taken under the existing maintenance schedule, and estimate how much of the life can be extended. Individual machines will wear oil at different rates, and trend analysis can help identify the cause of it. This means that corrective actions can be taken.
  • Lower or substantially reduce lab analysis costs. With Tan Delta sensors monitoring the oil, samples could be taken only when the condition has changed significantly. At a cost of $20-$40 per sample, the savings can quickly become substantial.
  • You can have lower oil disposal costs. Most companies will be paying for oil disposal. Some companies could expect to see a 20%-40% reduction in waste oil.

TAN DELTA MONITORING & COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS

Patented Oil Quality Sensor - Core Product - is now able to deliver real time oil condition data to the following monitoring and communications devices.

Express Monitor - Engine Kit - QQS + Express + CADS (Configuration & Data Software) + Data Cables

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Express System

Wifi Android

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Advanced Technology

  • Patented core technology delivers exceptional sensitivity to oil condition changes caused by both wear and contamination.
  • Blue tooth connectivity - Stored data can be easily downloaded and sent wherever needed.
  • Configurable Quality Alerts - A configurable traffic light alert system provides a simple visual oil quality reference.
  • Data Logger - Continuously logs up to 800,000 records of oil quality data which can be downloaded for analysis.

PROFESSIONAL 4 OQS KIT

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OQD Professional Display and 4 Oil Quality Sensors. A complete kit enables quick and simple installation and is ideal for applications that require multiple sensors. It includes professional display, 4 Oil Quality Sensors and all of the necessary cables for configuration and installation including the robust OQD Professional Hub.

New GATEWAY 10 OQS Wifi System.

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Monitors up to 10 Oil Quality Sensors

The Oil Quality Gateway (OQTg) has been developed to enable online monitoring and alerting of up 10 assets. The OQTg offers you multiple connectivity paths to the TD online monitoring service….mobile data, WiFi and/or Ethernet networks.

New TD Online Monitoring Service

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The large dial is oil condition - life remaining-based on Tan Delta oil quality scale. In this case, the oil is new. Top left dial shows oil temperature and right dial shows internal temperature.
The large dial is oil condition - life remaining - based on Tan Delta oil quality scale. In this case, the oil is new.

Data Analysis - Actual Data
CADS provides you with tools such as trend analysis to maximize the benefits of your oil monitoring data.

CADS - Calibration & Data Software

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  • Flexible Configuration - Enables the simple and easy configuration of all Tan Delta products to suit any applications with any oil type.
  • Data Analysis - CADS provides you with tools such as trend analysis to maximize the benefits of your oil monitoring data.
  • Oil Database - Comprehensive database of oil configuration profiles for Oil Quality Sensor (OQSx) performance optimization.
  • Automatic Updates - Any necessary database

Mobil Oil Test

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Test multiple oil samples in the field or plant.

  • Fully Configurable Any oil type, MOT allows accurate testing of any oil or fuel oil.
  • Instant Results. Instant diagnosis of potential issues with the ability to store trend data.
  • Fully Certified. The Oil Quality Sensor (OQSx) is fully certified to international standards to work in the majority of commercial and industrial applications.
  • Robust and Rugged. Housed within a rugged industrial quality IP67 rated case, ideal for throwing in the back of you service vehicle and carrying on site.
  • All You Need. Everything your engineers need to undertake instant oil analysis in one place.

Data Analysis/Actual Data

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