Vaisala MMT162 - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and the product
nomenclature of Moisture and Temperature Transmitter for Oil
MMT162.
Introduction to MMT162
The MMT162 transmitter is a microprocessor based instrument for the
measurement of moisture in terms of water activity, for example in the
lubrication of circulation systems or in transformer oil. The probe
incorporates a capacitive thin film sensor. The operation of the sensor is
based on changes in its capacitance as the thin polymer film absorbs
water molecules.
The MMT162 transmitter is available with either metal or plastic
housing. The transmitter can be configured in many ways: two analog
output signals can be scaled, the measurement ranges can be changed
within certain limits and there are two mechanical connection options,
ISO and NPT 1/2. The MMT162 probe is supplied with a three or five
meter connection cable.
The MMT162 also provides for accurate temperature measurement. It is
an easy-to-install on-line probe which can be calibrated against, for
example, traceable salt solutions.
Table 3 Parameters Measured and Calculated by MMT162
Parameter Abbreviation Metric Unit Non Metric Unit
Water activity A
w
Temperature T °C °F
Mass concentration of
water in oil
ppm
NOTE ppm is only applicable to transformer oil.
Vaisala HUMICAP ® Moisture and Temperature Transmitter for Oil
MMT162 provides reliable moisture measurement in wide range of
applications. Analog outputs can be chosen between current and voltage
signals. Alternatively, digital output RS-485 comes as standard.