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KT-550 Moisture & Temperature Transmitter

The KT-550 Moisture and Temperature Transmitter integrate thin-film capacitors and interdigital capacitors manufactured with special processes. It captures real-time changes in the electrical properties of oil-water mixtures, compensates via a high-precision temperature probe, and calculates moisture content in oil through optimized algorithms. It enables accurate single-sensor monitoring from trace moisture (dissolved water) to high water content (free water, emulsified water).

Featuring a highly reliable industrial design, the KT-550 continuously, accurately, and rapidly measures moisture and temperature variations in various oils under harsh conditions. It is widely used for online water content monitoring of lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, engine oil, fuel oil, and more.

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Description

  • Reliable
    • Patented product, compatible with various oils
    • Sensor lifespan up to 10 years
    • High efficiency: <5mA@24Vdc
    • Unique grounding protection and signal sampling unit
  • Accurate
    • Imported sensing chip, unique temperature compensation algorithm
    • Water activity accuracy: ±2%; temperature accuracy: ±0.3°C
    • Traceable calibration certificate from national metrology institute
  • Robust
    • IP66 protection, full stainless-steel body
    • Reverse polarity protection, industrial isolation
    • Wide power input: 9–36VDC
  • Easy to Use
    • G1/2” BSP standard interface, easy installation
    • Local digital output and calibration port
    • Built-in calibration curves for various oils
Temperature
Measuring range-40 … 120 °C
Accuracy (@25°C)±0.3°C
Resolution0.1°C
Water Activity
Measuring range0 … 1aw
Accuracy0…0.6: ±0.02aw; 
0.6…1: ±0.03aw
Resolution0.001aw
Dissolved Water (calibrated per oil type)
Measuring range0…2000ppm or customized
Accuracy±10% or 10ppm (whichever is greater)
Resolution1ppm
Dielectric Constant
Measuring range1…6
Accuracy±0.1
Resolution0.001
Free/Emulsified Water
Measuring range0…10% or customized
Accuracy±0.5 %
Resolution0.10%
General
Mechanical interfaceG1/2” ISO
Signal outputRS485 MODBUS RTU
Ambient temperature-40 … +80 °C
Allowed oil temp-40 … +80 °C
Probe pressure20bar (customized on request)
Probe material316 & 304 stainless steel
Protection classIP65
Power supply10–28V DC
Supply current<20mA@DC24V
Transmitter weight200g
Total package weight270g
Package dimensions172*117*53 mm (carton)
ConnectorGX16, 5-pin
Cable4-core, 2 m, UL20866 4×22AWG
EMC standardsEN61326-1, EN61000-3, EN61010 Class B
  • Oil fields, oil refining
  • Wind, hydro, thermal, nuclear power, power transmission
  • Engineering machinery
  • Aviation, marine
  • Railway, highway transportation
  • Iron and steel, metallurgy
  • Oil storage, fuel stations
  • Industrial production lines

Applicable Oils

  • Lubricating oil
  • Hydraulic oil
  • Gear oil
  • Engine oil
  • Fuel oil
  • Insulating oil
  • Turbine oil
  • Various light oils, heavy oils, etc.
  1. Water Activity (aw, 0…100%)

The ratio of actual moisture content to saturated moisture content in oil at the current temperature (range: 0…1 aw).

  • 0 aw: no water in oil
  • 1 aw (100% RH): dissolved water is saturated; free water will precipitate.
  1. Dissolved Water (ppm, Parts Per Million)

Mass or volume ratio of dissolved water in oil.

  • Mass ratio: mg/kg
  • Volume ratio: μl/L

According to GB/T7600-2014, the unit is mg/L. Conversion: 58 ppm × 0.86 g/ml = 50 mg/L (0.86 g/ml = oil density).

  1. Free Water & Emulsified Water (%)

Forms when dissolved water reaches saturation (aw=1). Expressed in % (e.g., 2% = 2 parts water in 100 parts oil-water mixture).

Dissolved Water

Water present at the molecular level. Related to base oil type, additives, and temperature. Oil appears clear before saturation.

Free Water

Formed when dissolved water precipitates (due to cooling) or external water intrudes. Water droplets sink to the tank bottom.

Emulsified Water

Formed when free water is intensely agitated or sheared, creating micro-droplets suspended in oil. Oil turns cloudy/white and causes severe system damage.

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