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BCM-MS, BCM-LS

1 Introduction

These quick guide will help you set up the device. Please note
the safety instructions to avoid damage to the health or prop-
erty damage. Please carefully read the original operating in-
structions including maintenance and troubleshooting in-
structions. You will find these on our website at

www.buehler-

technologies.com

If you have questions, please contact:

Bühler Technologies GmbH
Harkortstraße 29
40880 Ratingen
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 21 02 / 49 89-0
Fax: +49 (0) 21 02 / 49 89-20

These operating instructions are a part of the equipment. The
manufacturer reserves the right to change performance-, spe-
cification- or technical data without prior notice. Please keep
these instructions for future reference.

1.1 Intended Use

The BCM-MS200 and BCM-LS200 are used to measure and
document changes in the properties of hydraulic and lubricat-
ing media and simultaneously measure the humidity and
temperature. The respective measured values used to detect
changes in the properties as well as the temperature and hu-
midity are detected continuously, saved and can be read out
at any time using a serial port. If the measured values deviate
from a saved reference, this indicates changes which should
be interpreted and investigated further.

Measured changes in the oil parameters can provide informa-
tion about condition changes, e.g. oil aging, refreshing,
changes or water ingress. Damages can then potentially be
detected early or even avoided. This allows taking suitable
measures to avoid serious machine malfunctions and prolong
maintenance and oil change intervals. Furthermore, meas-
ured parameters and changes in these can be used to derive
and document information related to system maintenance
carried out or the use of the prescribed lubricant type.

The following chapters explain which situations changes in
the condition can be detected. The sensor records the follow-
ing physical oil parameters and their time curve:

• temperature
• relative humidity
• conductivity
• relative fluid permittivity
• Liquid level (BCM-LS200 only)

Since the conductivity and relative permittivity in particularly
greatly depend on the temperature, the sensor is able to con-
vert these parameters to a fixed reference temperature. The
sensor continuously measures at various temperatures for
this conversion and uses this data to determine the temperat-
ure gradients of the parameters.

Determining the temperature gradient requires several tem-
perature cycles when commissioning the sensor. During oper-
ation, the temperature gradient is also continuously adjusted
when oil is changed or ages.

1.2 Scope Of Delivery

• Bühler Condition Monitor BCM
• Product Documentation

2 Safety instructions

The equipment must be installed by a professional familiar
with the safety requirements and risks.

Be sure to observe the safety regulations and generally applic-
able rules of technology relevant for the installation site. Pre-
vent malfunctions and avoid personal injuries and property
damage.

The operator of the system must ensure:

• Safety notices and operating instructions are available

and observed,

• The respective national accident prevention regulations

are observed,

• The permissible data and operational conditions are

maintained,

• Safety guards are used and mandatory maintenance is

performed,

• Legal regulations are observed during disposal,
• compliance with national installation regulations.

3 Transport and storage

Only transport the product inside the original packaging or a
suitable alternative.