Eaton introduces the PFS 02 sensor for monitoring hydraulics and lubrication

The PFS 02 particle flow sensor provides immediate and accurate diagnoses of contamination levels within a system. This allows users to quickly implement countermeasures when particulate concentrations rise, preventing consequential damage and costly repairs.

The Filtration Division of power management company Eaton has improved its condition monitoring portfolio with the new PFS 02 particle flow sensor. This compact sensor offers a reliable, in-line solution for continuous contamination monitoring of hydraulic and lubrication oils and is suitable for operating pressures of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). While Eaton’s previous particle measuring devices consisted of two separate components—the sensor and the evaluation unit—the PFS 02 particle flow sensor integrates both into a single unit, effectively replacing both the CCM 01 set and the CCT 01 set.

The PFS 02 particle flow sensor provides immediate and accurate diagnoses of contamination levels within a system. This allows users to quickly implement countermeasures when particulate concentrations rise, preventing consequential damage and costly repairs. With multiple options for managing measurement results, including serial interface, CAN-Bus interface, and analogue output capabilities, the sensor can be easily tailored to users’ specific requirements. Additionally, the bright graphic display and keypad facilitate effortless adjustments to all relevant settings.

“The PFS 02 particle flow sensor is a versatile solution that is designed to mount directly to stationary systems for continuous or periodic monitoring but can function as a mobile monitoring solution as well,” explains Simone Ortner, Hydraulic Filtration Engineering Manager of Eaton’s Filtration Division.

The PFS 02 particle flow sensor has two Minimess connections for easily connecting the sensor to the system, generally in the offline circuit. The functional principle is the light blockade principle: the laser sensor gives output signals that are dependent on particle size, and the electronic transforms these into numbers and sizes. The measurement results can be displayed according to ISO 4406:99, SAE AS 4059, NAS 1638, and GOST 17216 standards.