FieldLab Series Fluid Analyzer

The FieldLab analyzer from Spectro Scientific is a battery-driven, integrated oil analysis system that offerscomprehensive and quick oil analysis in the field.

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Commercial field service personnel who handle fleets of high-value assets require lightweight, portabledevices that deliver quick oil analysis results withqualitycomparable to oil analysislaboratories.

The FieldLab C Series was funded by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and commercialized by Spectro Scientific. This state-of-the-art military technology is currently available for commercial application.

The FieldLab C Series integrated system only requires a few milliliters of oil to finish four comprehensivetests to help preserve the readiness of critical assets while keeping maintenance costs low.

Easy to Use

Integrated video instruction for inexperienced users

Intuitive interface and straightforward workflow reduce human error

Solvents or reagents and small sample volumes are not necessary

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Key Features

Solvents or chemicals are not required

Sturdydesign with battery power for on-site field use

Detailed oil analysis lab with four technologies combined into a small case:

Filter Particle Quantifier (FPQ) pore blockage particle counter

X-Ray Florescence (XRF) spectrometer for elemental analysis

Kinematic viscometer (40 °C)

Infrared (IR) spectrometer

Integrated controller for data, measurement, and asset with a touchscreen interface

Four tests produce over 20 oil analysis parameters in under 10 minutes

ASTM compliant

Only 12 mlof oil is required

Smart Diagnostics, Flexible Alarm Setting

Simple to read oil analysis reports with clear observations, diagnostics, and suggested actions

Factory alarm limit tables for standard components

User-customizable alarm limits and diagnostic sets for constant enhancement over time

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Optional Interface With TruVu 360 Fluid Intelligence Software​​​​

Management dashboard for CBM oil-analysis program management views of cost reduction and program key performance indicators (KPIs)

Summary dashboards for visibility into fleet readiness and asset condition

Key Parameters

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Principles of Operation

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Particle Count and Elemental Analysis — ASTM D812

Particle counts are produced using Spectro Scientific’s patented FPQ pore blockage particle counter (ISO 21018-3).

It captures the particles of interest for extreme wear detection onto a uniquefiltergram. This debris can then be measured on the related XRF spectrometer for instant results in ppm for up to 16 elements.

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Wear and contamination particles bigger than 4 microns that are placed on the filtergram are tested using an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. The concentration (in ppm) for up to 16 different elements is reported.

The filtergram coupon can be stored for future examination, such as microscopic wear debris examination of particle shapes and colors.

Fluid Chemistry and Contamination — ASTM D7889

The IR spectrometer assesses the chemistry of the lubricant and contamination in oneminute. It uses only a single drop of oiland requires no solvents or chemicals. It integrates ruggedness, ease of use, and lab precision in a compact package, which is suitable for field use.

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The oil condition parameters measured by FluidScan include oxidation, sulfation, nitration, Total Base Number (TBN), anti-wear additive, soot, water, and glycol for engine oil; and oxidation, water, andTotal Acid Number (TAN),for rotating machine lubricants such as gear oil, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil.

Viscosity — ASTM D8092

Viscosity is measured using a temperature-controlled kinematic viscometer with a patented split-cell design.

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A funnelwith a 100-micron gapis formed in the cell's center. Optical sensors in the cell detect the flow of oil under the influence of gravity.

The time it takes the oil to flow through the cell is proportional to the viscosity of the oil. When open, the cells can be cleaned using a non-abrasive wipe. No solvents are required.

FieldLab C Series Models

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