icountLCM20

Features & Benefits

Test time: 2 minutes Data entry allows individual equipment test log
details to be recorded.
Particle counts: MTD 4+, 6+, 14+, 21+,
38+ and 70+ microns(c) Data retrieval of test results from memory via hand
ACFTD 2+, 5+, 15+, 25+, set display.
50+ and 100+ microns Automatic test cycle logging of up to 300 tests can
International codes: ISO 7-22, NAS 0-12 be selected via hand set display.
Totally portable, can be used as easily in the field
Data retrieval: Memory access gives
as in the laboratory.
test search facility
Automatic calibration reminder.
Max. working pressure: 6000 psi (420 bar)
Instant, accurate results achieved with a 2 minute
Max. flow rate: 106 GPM when used test cycle.
with system 20 Sensors. Data entry allows individual equipment footprint
Higher with single point record.
sampler
Data graphing selectable via the integral printer.
Working conditions: LCM will operate with the Auto 300-test cycle logging via LCD handset input.
system working normally
RS232 to USB computer interface.
Computer compatibility: Interface via RS232 Limit level output to control peripheral equipment
connection @ 9600 baud such as off-line filtration via internal relay limit
rate. switches.
Special ‘diagnostics’ are incorporated into the Auto-testing allows for the conducting of
icountLCM microprocessor control to ensure automatic sequencing tests on flushing systems
effective testing. for example.
Routine contamination monitoring of oil systems Optional bar code swipe wand to allow handset
with icountLCM saves time and saves money. data loading.
Contamination monitoring is now possible during Worldwide service and technical support.
application operation - icountLCM saves on Re-calibration - Annual certification by an
production downtime. approved Parker Service Center.

Typical Applications
Construction machinery
Industrial plant
Hydraulic equipment & system
manufacturers
Research & testing institutes
Offshore & power generation
Marine
Military equipment applications

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Specifications
Automatic Particle Counters (APC), have been
widely used for many years in condition monitoring
of hydraulic fluids. However, it is only recently that
APCs have become flexible enough to enable the
instruments to be taken out of the laboratory and
used on-line in order to obtain the most credible form
of results.
Unusually, the move from fixed laboratory use, to
portable field use has not been at the expense of
accuracy or user flexibility, but has actually enabled
the instruments to be used over a wider range of
applications and situations.
The most common monitoring technique used in
APCs is that of light obscuration or light blockage.
Here, a focused light source is projected through
a moving column of oil, (in which the contaminants
being measured are contained), causing an image of Laser Optical Sensing
the contaminant to be projected on to a photo diode
cell, (changing light intensity to an electrical output). icountLCM Proven Core technology
The electrical output of the photo diode cell will vary
in accordance with the size of the particles contained The icountLCM portable particle counter features
in the column of oil; the larger the particle, the bigger microprocessor controlled optical scanning for
the change in the photo diode electrical output. accurate contaminant measurement with a calibration
range from ISO 7 to ISO 22 with no counter saturation.
On-line APCs must be able to test the oil sample at
whatever cleanliness it is delivered to the machine.
How does icountLCM work?
Parker therefore had to develop technology to ensure
the on-line APC was able to test a sample without – The particles are measured by a photo diode that
the conventional laboratory technique which requires converts light intensity to a voltage output which is
dilution - a practice that would have been simply recorded against time.
impossible with a portable unit. – As the particle moves across the window the
By careful design and window sizing, 40,000 amount of light lost is proportional to the size of
particles per ml can be achieved without making the the particle. This reduction in voltage is measured
instrument susceptible to counter saturation. and recorded.
– This “voltage” lost relates directly to the area
of the particle measured, is changed into a
“positive” voltage and then in turn changed into a
capacitance value.
– This value is counted and stored in the icountLCM
computer in one of 6 channels according to
particle size.
– Readouts are displayed on the hand-held LCD in
the accepted ISO and NAS standards ready for
hard copy printing or RS232 computer download.
A focused light source – The on-board computer allows storage of up to
is projected through a
moving column of oil.
300 test results.

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Specification
LaserCM LaserCM
Description (LCM20 20 22) (LCM20 20 62)

ABS structural foam and injection moulded case

4.96 (126mm)
ABS handheld display
Mechanical composition – Brass,
plated steel, stainless steel and aluminium
Fluorocarbon seals
Perfluoroelastomer seals

1.10 (28mm)
Nylon hoses (kevlar braided microbore)
Stainless steel armoured hose ends
1.2m fluid connection hose
Rechargeable battery pack

1.26 (32mm)
9.80 (249mm)
12Vdc power supply
Fast blow fuse
Unique optical scanning system
Bonded glass optical window enclosed in SS plate
Micron channels analysis (Six)
Analysis range ISO 7 to 22 incl. (NAS 0 to 12)
32 character dot matrix LCD. Alpha numeric keypad
Data retrieval
Calibration to ISO standards*
Viscosity range 2 to 100 cSt. 500 cSt.with SPS
Operating temp. 41°F to 176°F (+5°C to +80°C)
Ambient temp. 41°F to 104°F (+5°C to +40°C)
2 minute test completion time
Memory store – 300 test memory
Battery operated 6 x 1.5 D cells dimensions in inch (mm)
Phosphate Ester group compatibility
Mineral oil & petroleum based fluid compatibility Accessory Kit for icountLCM Classic
Up to 420 bar (6000 psi)
Limit socket, fuse ParSmart &
Integral 16 column printer Power supply & jack plug Screwdriver cable assy
RS232 to USB computer interface
Astra board case weight – (lb.) 11 11
Unit weight – (lb.) 17.6 17.6
ParSmart software and cable link pack
Weather protector cover
CE certified
Auto logging

*Note: In compliance with international standards, all Parker portable particle counters can
meet the ISO Medium test dust standards. The icountLCM’s, in addition to the complete
range of Condition Monitoring products, are capable of achieving certification to ISO
4406:1999 and with traceability to ISO 11171 for SRM 2806, via ISO 11943.

Instruction Power lead, Batteries &

Re-chargeable manual & bar printer ribbon, printer reel
battery pack code software bar code pen &
weather cover

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Why On-Site Fluid Contamination Monitoring?

Certification of fluid cleanliness levels.

Early warning instrument to help prevent
catastrophic failure in critical systems.
Immediate results with laboratory accuracy.
To comply with customer cleanliness requirements
and specifications.
New equipment warranty compliance.
New oil cleanliness testing.

Data Download Management

Dedicated software, provides the link between an
icountLCM20 and your computer management system.

16-column printer for hard copy data. A feature of

the icountLCM is the on-board printout data graphing
option developed to support predictive maintenance
procedures.

icountLCM Test

ON LINE TEST
icountLCM Test
TEST NUMBER 022
ON LINE TEST
D M Y
TEST NUMBER 022 Date 04-03-10
Time 15-52
D M Y NAS CLASS: 7
Date 04-03-10
Time 15-52
ISO: 20/15/09 Count / 100ml

Count / 100ml 4/6µ (c) 789157

6/14µ (c) 31250
>4µ (c) 820721 NAS CLASS 7
>6µ (c) 31564 14/21µ (c) 250
>14µ (c) 314 NAS CLASS 3
>21µ (c) 64 21/38µ (c) 50
>38µ (c) 14 NAS CLASS 3
>70µ (c) 0 38/70µ (c) 14
NAS CLASS 4
NOTES >70µ (c) 0
NAS CLASS 0

NOTES

ISO 4406 - 1999 Correlation to NAS 1638

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Introducing the new icountLCM ‘Classic’

There is a new addition to the proven range – the Classic icountLCM20

icountLCM ‘Classic’. Only available from Parker, the

‘Classic’ retains all the technology that made the
icountLCM one of the most accurate, reliable and
popular portable particle counters available.

Our design engineers have re-configured the

icountLCM specification in a way that has reduced
our manufacturing costs. These savings have been
passed onto icountLCM ‘Classic’ customers.
Calibration
certificate
How have we done this?
Parker listened to our existing customers and then to the
engineers and maintenance operatives to find out the
Empty battery pack
features that make the icountLCM a unique predictive
maintenance instrument.

CD user guide
Then, we removed peripheral items such as the Carton box supplied
to house kit
aluminium case and all the accessories, so a
customer receives the icountLCM, with a CD user
guide, professionally and securely boxed. One thing
that has not altered is the icountLCM accuracy
and icountLCM reliability. Our in-house software
engineers have re-configured the EPROM, removing
Data programming, User ID, Automatic Testing, Data
retrieval, Alarm level settings, the barcode pen and
Graph printing functions to reduce costs still further
without in any way reducing the efficiency of the
icountLCM. The icountLCM ‘Classic’ remains an
instrument to be proud of.

Ordering Information (icountLCM and ‘Classic’ icountLCM)

Model Fluid Type Options
LCM2020 2 Hydraulic mineral 1 icountLCM20 (ACFTD calibrated)
6 Skydrol 2 icountLCM20 (MTD calibrated)
3 icountLCM20 ‘classic’ (ACFTD calibrated)
4 icount LCM20 ‘ classic’ (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.

Part Number Supersedes Description

ACC6NE015 B84702 Printer roll x 5
ACC6NE014 P.843702 Printer ribbon
ACC6NE013 B84609 Re-chargeable battery pack
ACC6ND002 P849603 Weather protector cover
ACC6ND000 B84703 USB to RS232 Download Cable
LCM20.ACCKIT Accessory Kit for LCM Classic (see p. 4 for content)

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.