MP Filtri USA
ICM - Inline Contamination Monitor
MP Filtri UK
Design &
manufacture the
MP range of
contamination
monitoring
products
 Based in The
Cotswolds in
Gloucestershire
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Design
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The ICM automatically measures and displays the size and
quantity of particulate contamination.
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With the option for moisture and temperature sensor for
various hydraulic medias.
Design
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Cast Aluminium casing with poly membrane high temp
cover.
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IP Rating IP65 & IP67
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EMC Tested ( BN BSEN 31326)
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Dimensions and Weight 188 x 65 x 142 mm / 1.15Kg
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Specification
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Technology LED Based Light Extinction
Automatic Optical Particle Counter
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Particle Sizing 8 Channels >4,6,14,21,25,38,50,70
μm© (To revised ISO 4406 Standard)
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Reporting Format Calibration MTD 11171 4406 4, 6, 14µ
ISO
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Measure and displays the following international
standards
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ISO 4406 1999
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NAS 1638
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AS 4059E Table 2
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AS 4059E Table 1
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ISO 11218
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Test Time Adjustable 10 - 3600 seconds (1 hour,
Factory set to 120 seconds )
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Test Intervals (Programmable) Adjustable 0-24
Hours
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Data Storage (Programmable) Approximately 4000
tests in the IPC memory.
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History Scrolling on screen last 10 readings
(Results, RH & Temp)
Inline Contamination Monitor
 Start Delay
Delay writing to memory
of up 999 readings(Readings still show
on screen)
 Flow Rate
20 – 400ml (Flow
indication on screen)
 Flow Rate
Can be disabled for very
clean systems ( No 6 micron particles
or smaller)
Flow Indication
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Because the ICM uses the time between pulse widths to derive flow its
flow output is only an indication, intended for installation guidance.
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What is worth reinforcing however, is that the primary function of the
product is to produce a measurement of cleanliness, and not to act as
a flow meter. If the unit produces a contamination measurement,
then the flow rate is high enough for it to do so.
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Because it needs particles to pass through the flow cell to calculate
flow, the dirtier a system is, the more statistically accurate the flow
output becomes.
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Conversely, when placed on very clean systems it can have difficulty in
working out flow due to the very low number of particles passing
through the flow cell. This will not effect the contamination
measurement, but it is worth noting that customers may experience
lower confidence or no indication at all on clean systems. This is why
we offer the ability to disable flow on clean system, otherwise the
product defaults to not showing a result.
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Typically, below ISO 14 we would recommend using this feature.
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Viscosity Range to 1000 Cst
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Pressure to 400 bar
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Vibration test 40 G (JCB Standard)
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Environmental Ambient Temperature -25 to +80 ◦C /
-25 to 55 ◦C (K Version)
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Electrical Supply Voltage 9-36V DC
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Accuracy Better than +/- ½ ISO code in ISO 4406
+/- 1 Code across the size range.
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Power Consumption < 2.2w
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Connecting the ICM to the Computer
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The IPC-USBi is separately available as a pre-wired
solution for USB (all modern laptops and PCs).
External Power
supply connection
RS
485
To ICM RS485
To laptop /PC USB
Inline Contamination Monitor
LPA View – Windows base
software
Windows 96 – Vista
Full trend analysis
Graphs /Tables
Email
Report Generator
Export to Excel
Remote control
One software for CMP
range
Inline Contamination Monitor
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NAS1638 Alarm Levels/ AS 4059 Table 1&2/ ISO 11218
NAS 1638
AS 4059 Table 2
AS 4059 Table 1
ISO 11218
Inline Contamination Monitor
ISO 4406
NAS 1638
SAE AS 4059
Table 2
SAE AS 4059
Table 1
External Relay Alarms
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Alarms
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The ICM has two switched “External relay alarm” outputs that
can be used to signal external equipment in various ways,
according to the test results and the alarm settings.
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There is also a multi-colour front panel light which indicates
how the result compares to the set alarm thresholds.
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The alarm settings are comprehensive and flexible, allowing
the ICM to be used in many different scenarios.
Inline Contamination Monitor
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All ICM versions have a multicolour indicator on the front panel, which is
used to indicate the status or alarm state.
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Green indicates that the test result passed, i.e. none of the alarm thresholds
were exceeded.
Yellow indicates that the lower cleanliness limit was exceeded,
but not the upper one.
Red indicates that the upper cleanliness limit was exceeded.
Blue indicates that the upper water content limit was exceeded.
Red/Blue Alternating indicates both cleanliness and water
content upper limits exceeded.
Violet indicates that the upper temperature limit was exceeded.
The LED can also indicate various fault codes by turning red
and flashing white a number of times
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LED
Wiring Connections
External start button (or PLC output relay)
Common 0 volts, Internal relays
Internal relay , output 1
Internal relay , output 2
DC Volts + 9 to 36v
Common 0 volts
RS 485 Data TX
RS 485 Data Receive
Typical Hydraulic System
Installation Options
Installation Options
Installation Options
Installation Options
Avoid pressure transients of greater than 100 barg.
● For optimum performance we recommend 1 barg differential
across the ICM
● Avoid installing the ICM close to pump outlets (In some
circumstances pump ripple
can have a effect on particle count)
● For best results a check valve (1 to 2 barg approx) should
be installed on the return
line to reduce the risk of air backflow.
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Each ICM supplied consists of the following:
• ICM particle counter
 • Calibration certificate
 • ICM user manual (CD or USB memory stick)
 • LPA View CD ROM, software package
 • LPA View test analysis software manual
 • Circular connector pre-wired with 2 m cable
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Inline Contamination Monitor
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A pressure compensated flow control valve specifically designed
to fit the ICM. This may be needed if the application produces
an oil flow that varies outside the working range of the
standard unit(20-400ml/min).
Tech info
Usable range
Flow rate
Outlet port
3/8” BSP
Max press 400 bar
4 bar to 400 bar
100ml/min to 340 ml/min
Inlet portconnection to
ICM ¼” BSP
Inline Contamination Monitor
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Options for communication
Modbus Protocol
 PC/Laptop
 Ethernet
 Wireless
 Bluetooth
 GPRS
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Inline Contamination Monitor
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How to Order
ICM-W-M-K-R-G1
Inline
Contamination
Monitor
G1 - Standard minimess
G3 - ¼ BSP
G4 - 7/16TH UNF
Water Sensor &
Temp option (Omit
if not required)
M - Mineral oil / Viton
N – Offshore / selective water
based medias / Viton
S - Phosphates /Aggressive
Medias /Perfluror Elastomer
Relays –Two
external solid state
relays
Adds local keypad and
graphical display (Omit if not
required)
Inline Contamination Monitor
ATEX
AZ2
Benefits
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Saving money on total cost of filtration eliminating
unscheduled filter changes
Constant system monitoring = pro-active maintenance = cost
savings
Constant system monitoring = trending system cleanliness and
moisture levels by utilising system memory data = cost savings
(Warranty)
Prolonging major component life due to pro-active
maintenance
Save time – high cost processes effectively monitored
Pro-active control – The ICM is the low cost, efficient method
of system monitoring when system cleanliness or moisture
levels are exceeded
ICM
Thank you
Any questions