icountLaserCM20

Portable Particle Monitor

 Technical specifications – LCM 20
A 2-minute contamination
test procedure: Feature

Principle of operation
Specification

Optical scanning analysis and measurement of actual particulates

Fluid compatibility Mineral oil and petroleum-based fluids. For other fluids consult Parker

A portable particle monitor designed to be used in the field Test time 2 minutes; repeat test time every 2 minutes
Particle counts MTD >4, >6, >14, >21, >38 and >70ei µm
ACFTD >2, >5, >10ii, >15, >25, >50 and >100ei µm
icountLCM20 is a proven answer to fluid system contamination monitoring Analysis rangeiii ISO 4406: 7 to 22 inclusive; NAS 1638: 0 to 12 inclusive; AS4059E(cum): 000 to 12 inclusive; AS4059E(diff): 00 to 12
inclusive; GOST 17216: 00–17 inclusive;
offering a 2-minute test procedure. Multi-standard ISO, NAS, AS4059E and
RepeatabilityIV ≤7% of measured counts for MTD Particle Sizes: 4, 6, 14µm
GOST 17216 cleanliness reporting, data entry, data graphing and integral Coincidence Error LimitV 23,000 particles / mL
printing are all standard on this world proven contamination monitor. Data entry 32-character two-line dot-matrix LCD. Full alphanumeric entry facility on keypad
Calibration The LCM and calibration master sample the same particle distribution suspension.
The LCM is calibrated to the master to meet specification at the measured points.
MTD – instrument calibrated using MTD reference material.
ACFTD – instrument calibrated using ACFTD reference material.
Consult Parker for recalibration.
Certification This product complies with all relevant EU declarations of conformity
Working Viscosity 2–100 centistokes (500 cSt with Single Point Sampler)
Product Features: CMP Max. Viscosity Range 200 Centistokes (100 cSt when reporting in GOST standard and using Heated Bath)
Oil temp. range +5°C to +80°C
• icountLCM20 is a proven answer to Operating temp. range +5°C to +40°C
Max. working pressure 2.5 bar when using Case Mounted Pump; up to 420 bar when CMP not used
fluid system contamination monitoring. Max. flow rate 30ml/min when using Case Mounted Pump.
System 20 Sensors flow up to 400 l/min.
• 2-minute test procedure. Single Point Sampler can be used for high flow. (Consult Parker)
System connection Via System 20 In-line Sensors or the Single Point Sampler
Memory store 300 test (scrolling memory) capacity
• Multi-standard ISO, NAS, AS4059E and
Integral printer 16-column printer for hard copy data
GOST 17216 cleanliness reporting. Computer compatibility Interface via RS232 connection at 9600 baud rate
Power Replaceable battery pack: Requires 6 x 1.5V D cells.
• Data entry, data graphing and Rechargeable battery pack: Supply voltage of 12V DC 1A max, 9mm jack plug with positive centre contact.
Unit: Supply voltage 12V DC 3A max, 9mm jack plug with positive centre contact.
integral printer. Battery performance Replaceable battery pack: maximum 25 tests before replacement
Rechargeable battery pack: maximum 40 tests before recharging

• 420 bar rated maximum pressure. Fuse 1.25A fast blow fuse included for overload protection (spare supplied)
icountLCM20 cover Weatherproof cover
Construction Case: ABS
• Supported by the offline UBS Hand-held display: ABS
and online SPS accessories. Keypad: Fluorosilicone rubber
Carrying case: Astraboard
Mechanical components: Brass, plated steel, stainless steel and aluminium
Seals: FKM (Viton). Other materials available - consult Parker
Hoses: Nylon (Kevlar braided microbore). Stainless steel armoured ends
Hose length Fluid connection hose: 1.2 metres (1 metre extensions can be used)
Hand-held display cable length: 1 metre. CMP standard hose length: 0.26 metre
Portability icountLCM20, 8kg; LCM with CMP 8.15kg. Carrying case 5kg approx.
Commissioning kit 6-off D cell batteries; 1-off print rolls (shrink wrapped); 2-off printer ribbons;
‘ParSmart Downloader’ software plus cable; weather protector cover; 12V DC power supply; Rechargeable battery pack

i The number of particles >70 μm (MTD), >100 μm (ACFTD) and in the ranges 50–100 μm and 100–200 μm (GOST) are not measured by this device. However, estimated values (indicated by the letter e on the
display) have been calculated using the following formulae: MTD: >70e μm = >38 μm × 0.06816; ACFTD: >100e μm = >50 μm × 0.06816; GOST: 50–100e μm = >50 μm(ACFTD) × 0.93184; GOST: 100-200e μm =
>50 μm(ACFTD) × 0.06816

ii Special versions only - consult Parker.

iii The instrument only uses the shorthand in these standards for reporting contamination levels.

iv 95% confidence level using an MTD distribution with a concentration of 6mg/L.

v ISO 11171:2016 Annex B methodologies followed to determine Coincidence Error Limits

 Features & Benefits
Specification
• Special ‘diagnostics’ are incorporated • Data entry allows individual equipment
into the icountLaserCM footprint record.
microprocessor control to ensure Particle Contamination Monitors, have
effective testing. • Data graphing selectable via the
integral printer. been widely used for many years in
• Routine contamination monitoring of condition monitoring of hydraulic fluids.
oil systems with icountLaserCM saves • Auto 300-test cycle logging via LCD
time and saves money. handset input. However, it is only recently that PCM’s have become
flexible enough to enable the instruments to be taken out
• Contamination monitoring is now • RS232 to USB computer interface.
of the laboratory and used on-line in order to obtain the
possible during applicaton operation
• Limit level output to control peripheral most credible form of results.
- icountLaserCM saves on production
downtime. equipment such as off-line filtration via
internal relay limit switches. Unusually, the move from fixed laboratory use, to portable
• Data entry allows individual equipment field use has not been at the expense of accuracy or user
test log details to be recorded. • Auto-testing allows for the conducting flexibility, but has actually enabled the instruments to be
of automatic sequencing tests on used over a wider range of applications and situations.
• Data retrieval of test results from flushing systems for example.
memory via hand set display.
• Memory access gives test search
• Automatic test cycle logging of up to facility
300 tests can be selected via hand
set display. • Worldwide service and technical
support.
• Totally portable, can be used as easily The most common monitoring technique
in the field as in the laboratory. • Re-calibration - Annual certification by used in PCM’s is that of light obscuration
an approved Parker Service Centre.
or light blockage. Here, a focused light
• Automatic calibration reminder. source is projected through a moving
• Instant, accurate results achieved with column of oil, (in which the contaminants
a 2 minute test cycle. being measured are contained),
causing an image of the contaminant
to be projected on to a photo diode cell,
(changing light intensity to an
electrical output).

Typical Applications
The electrical output of the photo diode cell will vary in
Parker LaserCM Portable accordance with the size of the particles contained in
Particle Monitor the column of oil; the larger the particle, the bigger the
change in the photo diode electrical output.
• Construction machinery With 35 years’ experience in manufacturing the
world’s best-selling portable contamination monitor – On-line PCM’s must be able to test the oil sample at
• Industrial plant the progression to the icountLaserCM with its whatever cleanliness it is delivered to the machine. Parker
opto-mechanical, continuous wave single point therefore had to develop technology to ensure the on-line
• Hydraulic equipment & system source laser (SPSL) is both a natural and a customer PCM was able to test a sample without the conventional
manufacturers driven development. laboratory technique which requires dilution - a practice
that would have been simply impossible with a portable unit.
• Research & testing institutes
By careful design and window sizing, an ISO code 22 at
• Offshore & power generation >4 micron per 100 ml, (equivalent to up to 2.3 million
particles >4 micron per 100 ml), can be achieved without
• Marine making the instrument susceptible to counter saturation
or coincidence error.
• Military equipment applications
These high saturation point on-line PCM’s, whilst losing
none of the accuracy of their laboratory counterparts,
enable particle counting to be carried out quickly and
accurately.
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Specifications
How does icountLaserCM work?
32 LaserCM LaserCM
Description (LCM20 20 22) (LCM20 20 62)

The icountLaserCM portable particle counter features microprocessor 126 ABS structural foam and injection
controlled optical scanning for accurate contaminant measurement with a • •
moulded case
calibration range from ISO 7 to ISO 22 with no counter saturation. ABS handheld display • •
258 Mechanical composition – Brass,
• The particles are measured by a photo diode that converts light intensity to a
voltage output which is recorded against time. plated steel, stainless steel and
• •
28 aluminium
• As the particle moves across the window the amount of light lost is Fluorocarbon seals •
proportional to the size of the particle. This reduction in voltage is measured Perfluoroelastomer seals •
and recorded. Nylon hoses
249 • •
(kevlar braided microbore)
• The electrical output of the photo diode cell will vary in accordance with the Stainless steel armoured hose ends • •
size of the particles contained in the column of oil; the larger the particle,
the bigger the change in the photo diode electrical output. 1.2m fluid connection hose • •
Rechargeable battery pack • •
240
• This value is counted and stored in the icountLaserCM computer in one of 12Vdc power supply • •
5 measured channels according to particle size.
Fast blow fuse • •

• Readouts are displayed on the hand-held LCD in the accepted ISO and NAS Unique optical scanning system • •
standards ready for hard copy printing or RS232 computer download. Bonded glass optical window
• •
enclosed in SS plate
• The on-board computer allows storage of up to 300 test results. Micron channels analysis to 5
• •
measured channels and the sixth
channel is calculated.
Analysis range ISO 7 to 22 incl. (NAS
• •
0 to 12)
32 character dot matrix LCD. Alpha
• •
numeric keypad
Data retrieval • •
Calibration - see note below • •

Commissioning Kit Viscosity range 2 to 100 cSt. 500 cSt.

with SPS
• •

Fluid temp.+5 to +80°C • •

Limit socket, fuse ParSmart &
Power supply & jack plug Ambient temp.+5 to +40°C • •
Screwdriver cable assy
2 minute test completion time • •
Memory store – 300 test memory • •
Battery operated 6 x 1.5 D cells • •
Phosphate Ester group compatibility •
Mineral oil & petroleum based fluid
Core technology that proves itself in compatibility
• •

icountLaserCM Up to 420 bar (6000 psi) • •

Integral 16 column printer • •
The icountLaserCM Particle Contamination RS232 to USB computer interface • •
Monitor features microprocessor controlled optical
Astra board case weight – (Kg) 5 5
scanning for accurate contaminant measurement
with a calibration range from ISO 7 to ISO 22 with Unit weight – (Kg) 8 8
no counter saturation. ParSmart software and cable link
• •
pack
Weather protector cover •

Instruction Power lead, Batteries & CE certified • •

manual & bar printer ribbon, printer reel
Re-chargeable Auto logging • •
battery pack code software bar code pen &
weather cover
The LCM and calibration master sample the same particle distribution suspension.
The LCM is calibrated to the master to meet specification at the measured points.
MTD – instrument calibrated using MTD reference material.
ACFTD – instrument calibrated using ACFTD reference material.
Consult Parker for recalibration.
 icountLaserCM20
Operation
Portable Particle Monitor
Switch On
Operating the Parker icountLaserCM
is as simple as pressing the start
button and turning the dial. The test
procedure is automatic and in the
case of the icountLaserCM takes no Why On-Site Fluid
more than 2 minutes to complete. Contamination Monitoring?
icountLCM20 makes the difference Start Test • Certification of fluid cleanliness levels.
in industry
• Early warning instrument to help prevent
The LCM20 is CE marked. icountLaserCM offers users catastrophic failure in critical systems.
advanced laser technology, a fast, dynamic and
on-line 2 minute system test cycle. An icountLaserCM
Aggressive Fluids model is also available, suitable for • Immediate results with laboratory accuracy.
monitoring corrosive fluids such as phosphate ester
based lubricants used in commercial aviation. • To comply with customer cleanliness
requirements and specifications.
MTD calibration
The LCM and calibration master sample the same
• New equipment warranty compliance.
particle distribution suspension. The LCM is
calibrated to the master to meet specification at the • New oil cleanliness testing.
measured points.

MTD – instrument calibrated using

MTD reference material.

Consult Parker for recalibration.

Data Download Management Ordering Information
Dedicated software, provides the link icountLaserCM and ‘Classic’ icountLaserCM
between an icountLaserCM20
and your computer
management system.

Standard products table

Part Number Supersedes Description

LCM202022 LCM20.2022 icountLCM20 (MTD calibrated)

ACC6NE015 B84702 Printer roll x 5
ACC6NE014 P.843702 Printer ribbon
ACC6NE013 B84609 Re-chargeable battery pack
ACC6ND002 P849603 Weather protector cover
16-column printer for hard copy data. A feature of ACC6ND000 B84703 USB to RS232 Download Cable
the icountLaserCM is the on-board printout data
graphing option developed to support predictive Note 1: Part numbers featured with bold highlighted codes will ensure a
‘standard’ product selection.
maintenance procedures.
Note 2: Alternate displayed part number selection will require you to
contact Parker Filtration for availability.

Product configurator

Model Fluid type Options

LCM2020 2 Hydraulic mineral 1 icountLCM20 (ACFTD calibrated) ISO 4406 - 1999

ISO 4406 - 1999 6 Aggressive fluids 2 icountLCM20 (MTD calibrated)

7 icountLCM20 with CMP (ACFTD calibrated)
8 icountLCM20 with CMP (MTD calibrated)

Note 1: Part numbers featured with bold highlighted codes will ensure a ‘standard’ product selection.

Note 2: Alternate displayed part number selection will require you to contact Parker Filtration for availability.
ISO 4406 reporting Correlation to NAS 1638
Note 3: Option 7 and 8 with CMP (Case mounted pump).
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