June.

2011
INB000044C

OIL MIST DETECTOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MD-SX
(Sensor type)
 Safety Precautions on Operation of Oil Mist Detector

This Manual describes cautionary items for installation and operation of the oil mist
detector for sake of safe use.
Please operate the equipment adequately while following the cautionary items.

The degree of hazard and damage likely to result from wrong use, neglecting the indicated
cautions, is explained in this Manual using symbol marks shown below.
The symbol marks mean as follows.

! ·············· CAUTION State likely to cause damage of light or middle degree is

indicated, unless the state is avoided or prevented.

1. Caution for electric shock

! (1) Voltage is left in the internal terminal block, even if the body POWER
turned OFF.
(2) Please switch off the controller every time when sensor is replaced or
disconnected from sensor connector, otherwise, it may cause not only the
electric shock but the breakdown of the equipments.
(3) Especially, when 100 V AC is used for signal output contacts, please be
! careful for electric shock from the terminal block.

2. Caution against current leakage

(1) To prevent electric leakage, please be sure to ground the equipment.

* The specification may be changed for improvement with no advance notice.

 CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................ 1

2. FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 1

3. CONSTITUTION ............................................................................................................... 2

4. OUTLINE ............................................................................................................................ 4

5. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Sensor unit ........................................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Controller .......................................................................................................................... 8

6. DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS OF SENSOR UNIT ........................................................ 9

6.1 Description of function ..................................................................................................... 9
6.2 “POWER” LED ................................................................................................................ 9
6.3 “ALARM” LED................................................................................................................ 9
6.4 “FAILURE” LED ............................................................................................................. 9

7. DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLLER ..................................................... 10

7.1 Mist indicator.................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 “RUN” LED.................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 “SYSTEM FAILURE” LED........................................................................................... 11
7.4 “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM” LEDs ............................................................... 11
7.5 [STEP] keys and [ENTER] key ...................................................................................... 12
7.6 [INITIAL SET] key switch............................................................................................. 12
7.7 [TEST] key switch .......................................................................................................... 12
7.8 [MODE] key switch........................................................................................................ 13

8. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 14
8.1 Sensor unit ...................................................................................................................... 14

9. WIRING............................................................................................................................. 18
9.1 CABLE ........................................................................................................................... 19
9.2 Wiring of the sensor........................................................................................................ 21
9.3 Wiring of the controller .................................................................................................. 22
9.4 Setting of resistance for detecting disconnection............................................................ 25
9.5 Wiring of the gland type sensors .................................................................................... 26
9.6 Cautions in wiring........................................................................................................... 26

10. INITIAL SETUP ............................................................................................................... 28

10.1 Initial setup of sensor units ............................................................................................. 28
10.2 Initial setup of controller................................................................................................. 29

11. OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 30

11.1 Checks before turning the power on ............................................................................... 30
 11.2 Steps from the first power ON to practical operation ..................................................... 30
11.3 Full load (mist density level) setting............................................................................... 32
11.4 Initial reset ...................................................................................................................... 33
11.5 Alarm operation check.................................................................................................... 33

12. TEST METHOD AND OPERATION CHECK (FOR IACS M10.13) ........................ 35

13. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF MIST DENSITY ........................................................... 36

14. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 37

15. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 39

15.1 TROUBLESHOOTING by controller indicate................................................................. 39
15.2 Sensor fail code at LCD on the controller....................................................................... 42
15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING by sensor unit indicate ............................................................... 42

16. APPENDIX........................................................................................................................ 44
16.1 Parts list........................................................................................................................... 44
16.2 Anti-vibration bracket mounting drawing (OPTION) .................................................... 47
16.3 Sensor cleaning procedure .............................................................................................. 47
16.4 Attention of using LOOP wiring for sensor cable routing.............................................. 51
1. OVERVIEW
This equipment consists of “sensor units” that are directly mounted through the wall on the crankcase side of a
diesel engine and a “controller” that collectively controls the units by communication means.
This equipment was developed by applying new techniques and ideas based on our long-term accumulated
techniques related to detection of oil mist density. For detection of mist by the sensor units, the equipment
uses a natural diffusion system that does not require mechanically moving parts, such as a suction mechanism,
driving air or piping. Compact design, improved reliability and easy maintenance are realized by the use of the
light scattering system for detection of mist density.
The maximum number of detection points is 16. Except for the ship engine with classifications approved, this
system can use the sensor for the 8 cylinders (max.) on two engines. The system is very flexible for controller
layout and installations.
Since the controller has key switches and an LCD, the operability is improved, and the conditions of the
whole equipment including the sensor units can be monitored by the self-diagnostic function.
The oil mist density in the crankcase is constantly monitored. When the oil mist density exceeds the setting
owing to overheated bearings, an alarm will be given, and a signal will be output to the outside. Not only on
low-speed engines, but also on middle- to high-speed engines, serious failures can be found early or predicted.

2. FEATURES
(1) For mist detection by the sensor units, a natural diffusion system is used.
This eliminates the necessity of such fan suction mechanism, piping and driving air that the conventional
systems required.
(2) The mist detection section consists of a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element (PD:
photodiode). The use of the light scattering detecting technique reduced the equipment size and realized
high-sensitivity detection excelling in stability.
(3) The sensor units do not have mechanically moving parts. They are light and excel in durability and
vibration resistance.
(4) Output variations due to changes in temperature are automatically corrected.
In addition any adjustment is not necessary for the sensitivity deterioration by contamination. It can be used
for the long term by cleaning sensor hood.
(Please refer to 16.3 sensor cleaning procedure)

(5) The use of a single-chip microcomputer ensures high-performance stable detection.

(6) The use of data communication techniques realizes daisy chain wiring-saved connection for power
supply lines and communication lines between sensor units and between the controller and each sensor
unit.
(7) The mist indicator on the controller consists of 16 LEDs in three colors and is clear. For alarm detection,
a two-stage system (pre-alarm and high-alarm) is used.
(8) The controller is provided with key switches and an LCD to improve the operability.
(9) It is possible to connect an external output unit for an external monitor. (Option)
(10) Since the connector is used for wiring connection of the sensors, wiring work is easy.
(Connector type)

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3. CONSTITUTION
It is possible to install MD-SX oil mist detection system for ONE engine or TWO engines.
(1) In case of install MD-SX system for one engine. (For ship: refer to IACS UR M10.12)

DIESEL ENGINE

MD-SX SENOSR

JUNCTION BOX

MD-SX CONTROLLER

24Vdc POWER SUPPLY

MD-SX
special cables
RELAY OUTPUTS（to Alarm
Marine cable Monitoring System）
（shielded）
Fig. 1 Install MD-SX system on one engine

(2) In case of install MD-SX system for two engines. (For land or ship use without classification approved)

DIESEL ENGINE

MD-SX SENOSR

JUNCTION BOX

MD-SX CONTROLLER

24Vdc POWER SUPPLY

MD-SX
special cables
RELAY OUTPUTS（to Alarm

Marine cable Monitoring System）

（shielded）

DIESEL ENGINE

MD-SX SENOSR

JUNCTION BOX

Fig. 2 Install MD-SX system on two engines

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 • 16 sensors can be installed for one engine at the maximum.
• 16 sensors can be installed in total at the maximum for two engines, 8 sensors each for an engine.*

• Wire the sensors in daisy chain system (connection-in-a-row system) for each engine.
• Limit the total length of the telecommunication cable from the sensor of an end to a controller is less
than 150 m (for use of Daihatsu option cables). In case of the total wire length exceed 150 m, please
ask the wiring method to Daihatsu.
• The wiring between sensors and controller shall be used Daihatsu option cables (the cable with
connectors).
• (Note: When installing a junction box between a controller and sensors, a general cable for ships can be
used between the controller and the junction box.)
• Mount the sensor directly on the engine frame.
• Use the specified rubber cushions to isolate the controller from vibration if it is directly mounted on the
engine body.
• Before using the mounting method described above, please contact us.

z For ship use, it may be limited by the shipping classification society with one oil mist detector system 1 formula per engine.
Please follow the rule of each shipping classification society.
z For sensor wiring method,The loop wiring also applicable other than daisy chain method
（Please refer to 16.4 Attention of using LOOP wiring for sensor cable routing）

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4. OUTLINE
(1) SENSOR UNIT

Standard type (connector type)

Cable gland type

Fling-lead type

Fig. 3 Sensor unit outside

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(2) CONTROLLER

Wall mount type(with cable gland)

Wall mount type(with cable comb)

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Flush mount type

PANEL CUT
Fig. 4 Controller outside

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5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 Sensor unit

No. MODEL MD-SX SENSOR UNIT

Oil mist concentration detection
(1) Function
Mist level signal conversion and output

(2) Detection point 1 point/1 unit

(3) Mist detection Natural diffusion system

(4) Detection system Optical system (Optical dispersion system)

(5) Detection interval Continuous

3 LEDs
“POWER” (Green) : Power status (Lighting)
(6) Display “ALARM” (Red) : PRE ALARM (Blink)
HIGH ALARM (Lighting)
“FAILURE” (Yellow) : Comm. and Sensor failure (Lighting)
(7) Data communications Serial interface: RS-485 (Half Duplex) conformity (Sensor unit - controller)

Rotary switch : Communication node (16CH) “0” - “F”

(8) Initial-setting operation
Dip switch : Terminator “ON”/“OFF
Sensor line : MD-SX option cables (Daisy chain)
External connection Total length: 150 m max.
(9)
(Sensor unit - Controller) Connection method : Connector (Standard type)
Clamp-type terminal (Cable gland type)

(10) Power supply 24 V DC (+30% to −25%) (supply from controller)

(11) Power consumption 60 mA (max.)/1 unit

80 W × 124 H × 168 D mm (Standard: connector type)

(12) Outline dimensions
80 W × 135 H × 168 D mm (Cable gland type)

Screw size: G 3/4 (with a seal washer)

(13) Installation Vertical direction : Level or less than 15° of facing down
Rotation direction : Less than ±5°

Protection against dust

(14) Protection class: IP 55
and waterproofing

Approx. 450 g (Standard connector type, Cable gland type)

(15) Weight
Approx. 500 g (Fling - lead type)

(16) Paint color Munsell N1.0 (Black) (Case part)

Ambient temperature:
(For operation) 5 - 55°C
5 - 80°C (Engine insertion part)
(For storage) −20 - 80°C
(17) Environmental conditions
Humidity : Max. 80%RH (without dew condensation)
Atmosphere : No corrosive gas
Vibration : Amplitude: ±1.6 mm or less (2 to 25 Hz), 4 G or less (25 to 2 kHz)

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5.2 Controller

No. MODEL MD-SX CONTROLLER

(1) Function Mist level indication and alarm monitoring

(2) Number of sensor unit connection 16 units (max.) (16 units/1 engine or each 8 units ×2 engines)

(3) Detection time Continuous (Response time: 1 sec or less/16 points)

(4) Detection concentration 0 - 2.0 mg/L

(5) Operation Key switch input

1) Mist level: 3-color bar-graph indication (16 LEDs)
2) 4 LEDs
“RUN” (Green) : Detection (Lighting)/Mode set up (Blink)
“PRE ALARM” (Red) : (On at mist level LED: “(10)” and over)
(6) Display
“HIGH ALARM” (Red) : (On at mist level LED: “(15)”)
“SYSTEM FAILURE” (Orange)
3) LCD: 60 × 22 mm
20 letters × 4 lines (with back light)
1) Alarm (2 contacts for each engines) “PRE ALARM”,“HIGH ALARM”
(7) Contact outputs
2) Failure output (1 contact) “SYSTEM FAILURE”
Relay contact output (1 form C)
(8) Contact specification
Contact capacity: 125 V AC 0.4 A / 30 V DC 2 A (Resistance load)
Serial interface: RS-485 (Half Duplex) conformity
(9) Data communications
(Sensor units and external unit)
Sensor line : Daihatsu option cables or specified cable for ships (To install a
junction box: AWG15 × 4 cables)
Contact output line : Cable outer dia. = 18 mm or less (for one engine)
(10) External connection Cable outer dia. = 18 mm or less (for two engines)
Power line : Cable outer dia. = 13 mm or less
Connection method : Clamp-type terminal connection

(11) Power supply 24 V DC (＋30% to −25%)

(12) Power consumption 1.5A (max.) (Internal: 0.5A, Sensor units supply: 1.0A)
360 W × 200 H × 100 D mm (Wall mount type)
(13) Outline dimensions
370 W × 260 H × 100 D mm (Flush mount type)

Protection against dust and

(14) Protection class: IP 55
waterproofing

Approx. 5.0 kg (Wall mount type with cable gland)

(15) Weight Approx. 5.6 kg (Wall mount type with cable comb)
Approx. 5.8 kg (Flush mount type)
(16) Paint color Munsell N1.0 (Black)
Ambient temperature：
(For operation) 5 - 55°C
(For storage) −20 - 80°C
(17) Environmental conditions Humidity : Max.80%RH (Without dew condensation)
Atmosphere : No corrosive gas
Vibration : 1 G or less (If vibration is more than 1 G, adopt a vibration-proof device.)

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6. DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS OF SENSOR UNIT

“FAILURE”DISPLAY
Slide cover
“ALARM” DISPLAY

“POWER”DISPLAY

Connector ground
Fixed screw of slide cover

Fig. 5 Sensor unit

Each sensor unit has three status indicating lamps (LEDs); POWER (green), ALARM (red), and FAILURE
(yellow).

6.1 Description of function

The light emitted from the LED of the sensor unit is diffused and reflected by the oil mist in the sensor hood,
and then received by the photoreceiver diode (PD). After amplification and A-D conversion, the output from
the photoreceiver is input to the CPU for arithmetic operation, and then transferred to the controller as the oil
mist density data.

6.2 “POWER” LED

This lamp is located on the left of the surface of the sensor unit case. When the green LED is on, this means
that power is being supplied from the controller and the CPU is working normally.

6.3 “ALARM” LED

The controller detects the alarm status based on the oil mist density detected by the sensor unit.
There are two alarm statuses, “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM”. Upon occurrence of any alarm, the red
LED in the center of the case surface flashes (PRE ALARM) or lights (HIGH ALARM) according to the
signal from the controller.

6.4 “FAILURE” LED

The sensor unit has a self-diagnosis function. If any trouble is found, the yellow LED on the right of the case
surface will turn on.
Upon occurrence of a light receiving or emitting element output trouble, a CPU trouble, a thermistor trouble
or a circuit trouble, the LED lights.
In addition, when the controller is set in the test mode, the LED of all sensor units becomes blinking.

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7. DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLLER

MIST INDICATOR LCD DISPLAY [INITIAL SET] KEY

(LED)

[TEST] KEY

“HIGH ALARM”
DISPLAY [MODE] KEY
(LED)

Fastener
“PRE ALARM”
DISPLAY
(LED)
[STEP] KEY

“RUN” DISPLAY
(LED)

“SYSTEM FAILURE” [ENTER] KEY

DISPLAY
(LED)
Cable gland

Fig. 6 Controller face of a board

The controller has not only operation key switches and an LCD indicator for displaying the status, but also
16-ch mist indicators that show the oil mist density level with 16 LEDs in three colors, green, orange and red.
It has also lamps (LEDs), “RUN” (green) and “SYSTEM FAILURE” (red), that indicate the system operation
status and alarm indicating lamps (LEDs), “PRE ALARM” (orange) and “HIGH ALARM” (red). These
devices have the following functions.

7.1 Mist indicator

The controller transfers oil mist density data with the sensor units (up to 16 units can be connected) and
indicates the oil mist density levels based on the data with 16-level bar graph LEDs in three colors, green
(No.0 to No.7), orange (No.8 to No.10) and red (No.11 to No.15).
When only the mist indicator LED No.0 (green) is flashing, this means that the controller has not been
initialized (Full-load setting) as specified.
Initialize the controller as stated in [10.2 Initial setup of controller] or [11 Operation].

7.2 “RUN” LED

When this LED is on, the power supply is normal, and the controller CPU is working normally. If the
controller has not been initialized as specified or is not in the normal mode, the LED is flashing.
Usually, when key operation does not have 10 minutes or more in the modes other than the mode, it usually
returns to the mode automatically.

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7.3 “SYSTEM FAILURE” LED
When a controller CPU trouble occurs, a hardware trouble is detected by the self-diagnostic function of any
sensor unit or a communication trouble between the controller and a sensor, the LED will be turn on, and the
“SYSTEM FAILURE” output relay will be activated.
(1) After receiving a sensor unit trouble signal, the controller will turn off the LED Nos. 1 to 7 (green) of the
mist indicator for the relevant sensor and make the LED Nos. 8 to 10 (orange) flash. Then, you can
identify the defective sensor unit.
The defective sensor unit will be automatically excluded from the calculation of deviation (mean value).
(2) When a cable is disconnected, a communication trouble will be detected on the sensor units in the
downstream of the disconnected point. In this case, mist indicator LED Nos. 0 to 7 (green) will go out,
and the LED Nos. 8 to 10 (orange) will flash. Then, you can identify the cable disconnection point.
(3) After the communication recovers normally, “SYSTEM FAILURE” will be automatically restored.
Even after recovery, the error message will be continuously displayed on the LCD until the system is
reset by the ENTER key.
System failures other than communication troubles are self-held. Turn off power with the power switch
in the controller, and remove the cause of the trouble.
After recovery from the trouble, turn on the power switch in the controller to reset.
(4) When a CPU trouble occurs, “SYSTEM FAILURE” will be output.
As for the details, see Section [15.Troubleshooting].

7.4 “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM” LEDs

There are two alarm statuses, “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM”. Upon occurrence of an alarm, the
indicating lamp (LED) and the output relay function.
The status message is displayed on the indicating LCD.

The mist indicator lamps are in the following conditions when an alarm occurs and when the alarm is cleared.

Operation point Restoration point

No. 10 or above No. 8 or below

or or
“PRE ALARM”
At the time of deviation At the time of a deviation
unusual generating unusual return

After mist density decreases

No. 15
“HIGH ALARM” Press the ENTER key
(self-holding)
for restoration.

Any deviation of the sensor level indicates the deviation alarm message of “PRE ALARM” when the level of
the sensor in question deviates by more than 4 levels from the average level of all the sensors indicated on the
mist indicator.
The “PRE ALARM” message is not continuously indicated, but automatically reset when the oil mist density
level goes down.
The message indicator is automatically reset when the deviation goes below the level 4 from the average level.

“HIGH ALARM” is self-held, and all lamps (up to No.15) of the mist indicator are kept on.
When the mist density is lowered to the normal range, press the ENTER key to reset the “HIGH ALARM”.

As for the specifications for external output of the output relay, see Section [9.3 Wiring of the controller].

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7.5 [STEP] keys and [ENTER] key
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor on the LCD or to increase or decrease the set values.
Use the ENTER key to reset the alarm to the normal mode.
In the setting status of each mode, also use the ENTER key to determine the set data at the cursor position.

7.6 [INITIAL SET] key switch

The [INITIAL SET] key switch is to (store the mist density data under the maximum load in the controller)
when setting the full load. You can display the setting change screen by pressing the key long (for more than 3
seconds).

7.7 [TEST] key switch

You can select the test mode by pressing the [TEST] key switch.
The “FAILURE” message blinks for each of the sensor units as communication is disconnected between the
sensor units and the controller when the test mode is selected. The “RUN” message on the controller also
blinks.
The test mode has the following functions:

1. Alarm operation check

2. Function check
1) LED/LCD ALL ON : To check that the LCD screen and LED lamps properly operate by turning
all of them on.
2) SWITCH CHECK : To check that the key switches properly operate
3) OUTPUT CHECK : To forcibly turn the contacts on and off to check the function.

The ｢1. ALARM OPERATION CHECK｣ is to detect mist in the sensor and to check if the system properly
operates. You can check the proper operation of the system by temporarily lowering the alarm setting-off level
of one sensor unit to detect the “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM” set off at the density level of oil mist
generated during the engine in operation. See the [11.5 ALARM OPERATION CHECK] for the detailed
procedure.
The ｢2. FUNCTION CHECK｣ is to check if the individual displays and switches properly function.

The alarm output relays (external output) are operational in the test mode.

! But avoid checking the functions in the test mode during the engine in operation. If there is no
other way than to check in the test mode, take necessary actions such as disconnecting the wire
for the external output or grounding the external output circuit.
(Always reconnect the wire after it is disconnected.)

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7.8 [MODE] key switch
You can select the mode change screen for the modes of ｢1. STATUS｣, ｢2. INITIAL RESET｣, and ｢3.
CONFFIGURE｣ by pressing the [MODE] key switch.

1. STATUS
1) CONTROLLER : To display the controller data on the LCD screen in a batch
2) SENSOR : To display the current status of the connected sensor
3) MIST/ALARM LEVEL : To digitally display the set mist quantity
4) COM. LINK SETTING : To display the current setting for communication
5) SOFTWARE VER. : To display the version of the software currently set in the system
6) WORKING MODE : To display that the oil mist detector version is now used.
2. INTIAL RESET
3. CONFIGURE (A password must be input for the change.)
1) CONTROLLER : To change the basic settings for controller display and
communication, etc.
2) SET ENG/SENSOR : To set the number of the engines and sensors
3) ISOLATE SENSOR : To temporarily disconnect and connect a sensor when the sensor fails
4) EXCEPTED FROM AVE. : To set a specific item to be excluded from the average computing
5) INITIAL VALUE SET : To manually set the alarm setting-off level

The ｢1. STATUS｣ mode is to display the current status of the system, but does not change the setting.

The ｢2. INITIAL RESET｣ is to reset the initial setting (for the engine and sensor quantity and the exclusion
from the average computing). The resetting procedure is in the same sequence as for the initial setting and in
the interactive manner.

The ｢3. CONFIGURE｣ mode is to change the detailed setting for individual functions. A password “9999”
must be input for the change. Do not make the password public to prevent changing by anyone. Do not change
the settings unless definitely necessary.

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8. INSTALLATION
8.1 Sensor unit
(1) Use the sensor unit under environmental conditions meeting the following specifications

When mounting the sensor unit, select a place where vibration can be 4 G or less (2 Hz to 2 kHz).
When selecting the sensor mounting place, also check that the mist suction port of the sensor hood
cannot be continuously blocked by a large quantity of oil.

By rotatory direction of a crankshaft and structure of the engine inside, the heavy splash of lubrication oil
occurs, and there may be the case that the oil mist is hard to come in to a detecting element.
Please install it by a recommended method.

The recommended installation position of the MD-SX sensors is upper place from clank shaft and side of
figure below.

2-strokes engine

MD-SX sensor MD-SX sensor

mounting position mounting position
[Example. 3] [Example. 1]

MD-SX sensor MD-SX sensor

mounting position mounting position
[Example. 4] [Example. 2]

Engine rotational direction

4-stroke in-line engine 4-stroke V-engine

MD-SX sensor
MD-SX sensor mounting position
mounting position [Example. 1]
[Example. 2]

MD-SX sensor
mounting position MD-SX sensor
[Example. 2] mounting position
[Example. 1]

Engine rotational direction Engine rotational direction

Fig. 7 Recommended attachment position of the sensor unit

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(2) Mounting conditions
1) Horizontal or downward (front declined) within 15°

Fig. 8 Tilt tolerance for horizontal direction

2) Rotation direction within ±5°

Fig. 9 Tilt tolerance for the rotation direction

(3) Insert the hood of the sensor unit into the crankcase through the threaded portion (thread size: G3/4)
of the engine frame, screw in the hood to the specified length (threaded portion length of 15 mm: 10
turns or more) after winding a sealing tape, and secure the hood with the lock nut through the
supplied sealing washer.
Note:・If the screw part is not rolled up by seal tape, Oil leak will be occurred from screw part to
engine outside.
・If you use the special sealing washer (optional), it is not necessary to wind the sealing tape. If
you need this special sealing washer, please contact us
(4) Although the threaded portion is made of stainless steel and has sufficient strength, the case and the
front hood are made of plastics. When handling them, take care not to give undue force to them.
(5) Please do not install an obstacle to a radius of less than 100 mm from an installation hole of a sensor.
On sensor installation work, a sensor hits the obstacle, and there is the case that cannot screw.

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 (6) When MD-SX sensor unit install on engine with the following condition, MD-SX sensor should be avoided
to install on these place.
- Oil comes from upper part like a waterfall continuously.
- Oil comes from lower part like a fountain continuously.
- Oil comes from the inside structure to reflect oil heavily.
- There is the structure like oil pool, and the sensor hood sinks.

In case the sensor is installed such a place, mist inlet holes of the hood may be blocked by oil and MD-SX
may not detect mist density surely. Then, oil comes into mist detection area in hood from the mist inlet holes.
As a result it may cause sensitivity abnormal or miss-alarms (HIGH and/or PRE- ALARM).
When MD-SX sensor unit can not install on the recommended place by the limit of engine design, Daihatsu
recommend using the cover structure or the protection pipe to cover the hood part of MD-SX sensor from
heavy scattering oil. Please refer to the below drawings for protection method or ask Daihatsu in the details.

Fig.10 (Sample 1) Protection pipe

Outline of Cover

Fig.11 (Sample 2) Cover structure

(7) In case of fitting sensor to a gear case except the engine crankcase, a chain case, the part of fuel oil supply
unit, please measure the vibration value of the sensor fitting part up to frequency 2KHz beforehand, then
please fit the sensor after confirmed the specification is satisfied.
In case of exceeding the vibration value from the specified value of sensor, please fit the sensor after
executed the anti-vibration measures.
If the sensor is fitted to the place the vibration value is large, or the space the engine outside is narrow
where the external force seems to suffer from the sensor connector,
Please adopt the flying lead type sensor or the ground type sensor.
※ When the connection is not enough between the sensor connector and cable connector by the large
Vibration or external force to the sensor, it may cause communication abnormal and/or the breakdown of
sensors. Please fix the cable within 200mm from a sensor connection to avoid the above troubles.

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8.2 Controller

(1) Use the controller under environmental conditions meeting the following specifications.

The vibration acceleration applied to the mounting place shall be 1G or less.

If the acceleration exceeds 1G, mount the controller using the separately supplied antivibration
bracket or equivalent brackets through the specified rubber vibration insulators.

Install the IACS M10 at a safe place far away from the engine room.
(2) When the controller is mounted on a wall or a panel
When the controller is installed on a place where the vibration acceleration is low (1G or less), it is
unnecessary to use antivibration means.
Install the controller directly on the wall or panel using the bracket mounting holes (9 mm in diameter) in
the controller main body.
Or please apply a controller of a flush mount type.
(3) When the controller is mounted on the engine main body
When the controller is installed on a place, such as the engine main body, where the vibration
acceleration exceeds 1G, use the specified rubber vibration insulators.
Fit the rubber vibration insulators in the vertical direction in which load will be applied to the insulators
and the insulators will be compressed.

Fig. 12 Antvibration rubber attachment outline

* Install the controller in such a way that the case vibration acceleration from the three directions
indicated by the arrows (in the center of the case) is 1G or less.

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h
L

D D1 L h d t C
A5002 21 16 16 12.8 M6 1.6 19
C

Fig. 13 Round rubber vibration insulator M6 (with a spring washers and two nuts)

(4) The rubber vibration insulators have been selected to ensure that the vibration acceleration becomes 1G
or less on a low-speed engine (the vibration frequency caused by the rotational speed or the number of
cylinders is approximately 30 Hz or less).
When exceeding 1G, or in installing in middle speed or high speed engine, please consult to our
company.

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9. WIRING
One MD-SX oil mist detector can serve two engines at the maximum.
Pay attention to the followings when wiring the detector.
Note) For ship use of oil mist detection system, IACS recommend the system institutions. (IACS UR M10.12
regulation : “Each engine is to be provided with oil mist detector.”) Please obey the rule of each shipping
classification society.

Fig. 14 Wiring layout to install one oil mist Fig. 15 Wiring layout to install two oil mist
detecting system on one engine detecting system on two “each” engines

Fig. 16 Wiring layout to install one oil mist detecting system on two engines
(without classification )
• 16 sensors can be installed for one engine at the maximum.
• 16 sensors can be installed in total at the maximum for two engines, 8 sensors each for an engine.*
• Wire the sensors in daisy chain system (connection-in-a-row system) for each engine.
• Use the Daihatsu option cables for the wiring between sensors and a controller. For one engine, limit the
total length of the wires within 150 m from the end sensor and the controller. Even if two engines are used,
the total length of the cable should be within 150 m for each engine.
• A general cable for ships (batch shielded cable with 4 or more cores) can be used between the junction box
(terminal box) and controller when the junction box is on the engine body. If the wire diameter is in the
range of 1 to 1.5 mm2 (AWG18 to AWG14), the total length of the wires can be extended within 200 m.
• Securely fix the wires for the sensors on the engine body to prevent its vibration.
It may be one of factor the communication abnormal.
• Connect only one end of the sensor wire with the controller.
• Set the termination setting DIP switch ON for the terminal sensor, and OFF for other sensors.
• Set the node setting switches in different settings from each other for sensors on a same engine. It is
acceptable to have the sensor nodes in the same setting as on other engines.

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9.1 CABLE
(1) Use a “cable with both-ends connector” for wiring between sensor units (for standard type sensors).
And use a “cable with a single-sided connector” between a sensor unit and a controller.
Minimum Bend Radius of cables：30ｍｍ

1) Cable with both-ends connector ･･･ Between a sensor and a sensor

(The lineup of wiring length: 1 to 10 m by 1 m, the lineup of wiring length: 15 to 50 m by 5 m.)

Fig. 17 Cable with both-ends connector

2) Cable with single-sided connector ･･･ Between a sensor and controller

(The lineup of wiring length: 2 to 15 m by 1 m, the lineup of wiring length: 20 to 50 m by 5 m.)

Fig. 18 Cable with single-sided connector

Notes) Daihatsu diesel can provide this special cable.

In the case of ordering, please specify necessary length.
When you need it anything other than normal length, please consult with Daihatsu.

(2) A general cable for ships (batch shielded cable with 4 or more cores) can be used between the junction
box (terminal box) and controller when the junction box is installed on the engine body.
But use a Daihatsu option cable for the wiring between sensor units, and between a sensor unit and a
junction box.
Wire diameter: 1 to 1.5 mm2
(AWG18 to AWG16)
General cable for ships (batch shielded
cable with 4 or more cores)

J/C
ｼﾞｬﾝｸｼｮﾝ
ﾎﾞｯｸｽ

JUNCTION BOX

Fig. 19 In case of install the junction box between the controller and sensors on engine

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 TERMINAL
←SENSOR UNIT CONTROLLER→
４×０．５mm
2
RTFRO 4×0.5 舶用ケーブル
Specified cable for ship

Wire diameter: 1 -1.5 mm (AWG18-16)

Option cable
専用ケーブル 線径1～1.5mm2(AWG18～16)
SHIELD WIRE SHIELD WIRE Specified cable for ship (batch shielded
舶用ケーブル(４芯以上の一括シールド線)

JUNCTION BOX cable with 4 or more cores)

Fig. 20 Specification for connection with the junction box

(Terminal box)

Install 5 terminals in a same junction box for the engine control signal line and above wiring lines.

Caution）The shield wiring terminal in junction box connects only the shield of the cable and please do not be
connected to other shield line terminals or the grounding terminal. It causes the misworking of the equipment
by noises.

The color of cable jacket of Daihatsu optional cables are shown at this table.
When you connect the Daihatsu optional cable to the general cable for ships, distinguish the power
supply lines and the communication lines with a color of cable jacket, and connect it without wrong.

Table) Relation between Wire Colors and Corresponding Functions

Daihatsu option cable (RTFRO 4×0.5)

Wire color Name Signal type
Brown +24 V
Power supply line
Blue 0V
Gray S+
Communication line
Black S-
Shield wire Shielded wire

※ When the equipment is installed, replaced works or during wiring, cabling works, please execute not only
the switching off the controller but also the switching off the outer terminal of the controller and the power
supply all together

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9.2 Wiring of the sensor
(1) Cable for connection : Daihatsu option cables
[Cable with both-ends connector] or [Cable with single-sided connector]
(2) Connection topology : Daisy chain
(3) Connection method : Connector - Connector

<Before connection> <After connection> (The terminal in the sensor)

Cable connection diagram of connecter type

Brown White Blue Black Brown White Blue Black

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+24V 0V S+ S- +24V 0V S+ S-

A B

Gap
(approx. 1 to 2 mm)

It fastens a cable side

Sensor connector and is a lump ring.

Cable connector

Cable

Cable connection diagram of connecter type

Fig. 21 Connection of sensor and wiring (Connector)

(4) Connection method of connectors

The connectors have polarity.
The sensor side is female connector.
The wiring side is male connector.
Female connector Male connector
Fig. 22 CONNECTOR FORM
1) The connectors have a position to fit.
Connect the cable connector to the sensor connector while checking that the inner pins of the cable
connector can be inserted into the holes of the sensor connector.
Notes) Please do not look for the fit position after putting connectors together.
The connector pins may be broken, and the broken pins may cause imperfect contact.
2) Tighten a cable side fixing ring with your hand enough.
After tightening, there will be a gap of approximately 1 to 2 mm between the sensor connector and
the cable connector. This gap will not cause any problems.
Notes) Please set the termination and node settings to the sensors necessarily after wiring work was
over. And attach a dust cover (option) to an unused connector of a sensor unit of end.

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9.3 Wiring of the controller
(1) Wiring: Use the following cables for wiring.
• Grounding line : 1.5 mm2 (AWG14) 1 wire
• Power supply (24 V DC) : 1.5 mm2 (AWG14) 1 wire
• Communication line:
(Between the sensor units and controller) Daihatsu option cable ( 4 × 0.5mm２) 4 lines
(When a junction box is installed) 1.5 mm2 (AWG15)
• For contact outputs : In case of one engine : 3 contacts
In case of two engines : 5 contacts
(2) Terminal connection: Clamp type terminal block

Fig. 23 Controller terminal arrangement diagram

* The drain wire of Wiring Contact Power supply * Ground wire must
shielded cable must be for sensors Outputs line be installed to the
installed to the ground terminal
grounding bar.

Fig. 24 Schematic drawing of the controller external wiring connections (for two engines)

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* The drain wire of * Ground wire must
shielded cable must be Wiring Contact Power supply be installed to the
installed to the for sensors Outputs line ground terminal
grounding bar.

Fig.25 Schematic drawing of the controller external wiring connections (for one engine)

• Connect the sensor wires on the [ENGINE A SENSOR] side when one engine is involved.
• Connect the sensor wires respectively with the [ENGINE A SENSOR] for one engine and with the
[ENGINE B SENSOR] for another engine when two engines are involved.
• Always pull the shielded-conductor cable out and connect it with the grounding bar installed in front of
the terminal block inside the controller for sensor wires.
• Always connect the grounding wire with the grounding terminal at the lower right side inside the
controller frame for grounding the system.
• The terminal block is of the clamp type. See the wiring instruction manual to correctly wire the
controller.
• Do not connect to the [OPTION EX. MONITOR] and the [OPTION] terminals.
• Isolate wires for the controller from those for the motor, and solenoid valves and for the power supply
lines to prevent noise impacts.
• As various sizes of marine use gland packing suitable for the wiring are supplied with the detector, use
the correct size gland packing.
• Refer to the next chapter to set the wire disconnection detecting resistor if the resistor is required to
detect disconnection in the alarm setting off wire as the wire disconnection detecting resistor is
installed in the control unit.

Note) The drain wire of shielded cable for communication line to the sensors must be connected the
grounding bar. The ground wire for power line must be connected to ground terminal.
Otherwise the detecting performance may be deteriorated.

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(3) Cable gland and selection of the correct type gland

Cable gland

(2) Inlet for power supply cable

(15c)

(1) Inlet for sensor cables (3) Inlet for contact outputs
(15c) cable (25a)

Fig. 26 Controller cable inlet hole

Cable gland : For sensor units : Cable gland 15c × 2 sets

For power supply : Cable gland 15c × 1 set
For contact outputs : Cable gland 25a × 1 set

The rubber packing of the cable gland should be different in size depending on the wire diameter to be
connected with the controller.
As suitable sizes of the rubber packing are supplied with the detector, select the correct size when
replacing as follows.

1) For sensor units line: Gland size 15c

• Option cable “4x0.5mm２” : Change the packing to the supplied packing (bore diameter 7 mm).
• Cable for ships : Installed packing (bore diameter 13 mm)

2) For power supply line: Gland size 15c

• A packing with the bore diameter 13 mm should be incorporated in the wiring gland.

3) For contact outputs line: Gland size 25a

• A packing with the bore diameter 16 mm should be incorporated. Or a packing with the bore
diameter 18 mm is supplied with the controller.

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9.4 Setting of resistance for detecting disconnection
The setting of the resistance for detecting disconnection of the controller safety circuit (High-alarm) can be
changed by changing the specified jumper positions on the board.
The jumper has been normally fitted to the pins 1 and 2 (open) before shipment.

Fig. 27 Resistance for disconnection detection (The mounting part of a jumper setup)

JP302 R326(12KΩ) JP301 R324(12KΩ)

4 4
3 COMMON 3 COMMON
JUMPER JUMPER
NORMAL SET 2 NORMAL SET 2
POSITION POSITION
(1-2: OPEN) 1 R325(3.9KΩ) (1-2: OPEN) 1 R323(3.9KΩ)

［The circuit of resistance for disconnection detection ］

The jumper settings are shown below. Set the jumper according to the specified resistance value.

JP302 (ENGINE-A HIGH ALARM) JP301 (ENGINE-B HIGH ALARM)

Jumper between 1 and 2: Open Jumper between 1 and 2: Open

Jumper between 2 and 3: 3.9 kΩ (R325) Jumper between 2 and 3: 3.9 kΩ (R323)
Jumper between 3 and 4: 12 kΩ (R326) Jumper between 3 and 4: 12 kΩ (R324)

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9.5 Wiring of the gland type sensors
Using the sensor of “gland type”, connection work for “Terminal Block” is necessary. The connection and
method of wiring work for Terminal Block, please refer to [9.6 Cautions in wiring].
(1) Loose screw fastening the slide cover and slide the slide cover to reveal the terminal block.
(2) Wiring connection refer to Figure 26 [SENSOR TERMINAL BLOCK LAYOUT].
(3) Set the termination and node settings to the sensors necessarily after wiring work was over.
Slide cover

* Pull out the drain wire and install a

circular solderless terminal (M3) on the
shielded- conductor cable and connect it
Node setting with the shielded-conductor cable
Sliding direction of cover

connecting terminal without fail.

Termination
setting Brown Blue Gray Black Brown Blue Gray Black

Shielded wire
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+24V 0V S+ S- +24V 0V S+ S-

Wiring packing B
gland A

Shielded-conductor
cable connecting
terminal (*)

Fig. 28 Cable connection diagram (gland type) Fig. 29 Sensor terminal block layout

9.6 Cautions in wiring

The solderless terminal is not required for other connection terminal blocks as the clamp type (no screw)
terminal blocks are used for them. See the wiring instruction for correct wiring as follows.
As connectors are equipped with the sensor unit terminal blocks, remove the connectors by pinching the
locking devices on both ends of the connector and pulling the connector out if they make wiring difficult.
Connect the shielding wire to a “shielded-conductor cable connecting terminal” in a sensor unit with circle
solderless terminal.
(1) Wire end treatment for cables to be connected with the control unit and sensor terminal block:
Always bare wiring cable ends in correct length.
Bare the wiring cable end again if the core wires loosen, too tightly twisted, or bent.

８mm

■ Wire size to be used

• Sensor cable: 4 × 0.5 mm2

Fig.30 Wire terminal treatment

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(2) Wiring procedure
Use the supplied special tool or 2.5 to 3.5 mm wide flat tip screwdriver.

1) Insert the screwdriver at an angle 2) Straighten up and insert the 3) If properly inserted, the screw-
in the setting slot (square hole). screwdriver to the full depth. driver can stay straight in the slot
when hand is take off.

4) Insert a properly bared cable in 5) Insert the cable until it hits the 6) Lightly pull the cable to check it is
the cable hole (round). bottom, and pull the screwdriver. securely installed.
You can smoothly insert the (Do not pull it too hard.)
cable by sliding it along the edge
of the hole.

Fig. 31 Connector wiring point figure

* Insert a screwdriver in the same way as to install the wire if the wire must be pulled out.

Cautions in use
1. Always bare the cable end in the specified length with care not to damage the core conductor.
Using the cable bared in the wrong length at the end or with the core damaged may cause
insulation defect, poor contact, or wire disconnection.
2. Lightly pull the cables one by one to check they are not easily pulled out after wiring.
Using the system without making sure the cables are tightly connected may cause poor contacts or
wire disconnections.
3. Be careful the cable tension (twisting stress) is not directly applied to the cable conductor and
contact points of the terminal block. If the cable tension is directly applied, cable poor contacts or
disconnection may result.
4. Use correct bore diameter cable gland packing to securely tighten the packing to fix cables in place.
Loosely tightened packing may cause damage and disconnection in the cables by vibration during
use, resulting in poor wire connection.
5. Do not apply excessive force when loosening the spring, otherwise the housing may be damaged.

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10. INITIAL SETUP
10.1 Initial setup of sensor units
After fitting the sensor units on the engine, initialize the units while the controller power is off.
Remove the lid of the sensor unit case, and operate the internal setting switches.

SENSOR NODE TERMINATION Termination setting

Sensor node setting 6 7 8 9A

OFF ON
[0 - F] [ID] 4
5 B
C [END] [UP:ON/DOWN: 0FF]
3
2 1 0 FE
D TERMINAL
CONNECTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+24V 0V S+ S- +24V 0V S+ S-

DRAINWIRE/SHIELD
TERMINAL

Fig. 32 Sensor terminal outline

(1) Sensor (communication) node setting:

Setting necessary for the controller to recognize each sensor unit.
Set the rotary switch (16 channels) in the sensor unit to the specified position (“0” to “F”).
Please set the node number from "0" sequentially from a No. 1 cylinder not to overlap.

When one engine is connected

Controller channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Rotary switch
setting position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
(Node No.)

When two engines are connected

Engine ENGINE A ENGINE B

Controller channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Rotary switch
setting position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Node No.)

(2) Termination (terminator) [ON/OFF] setting:

Set the DIP switch in the sensor unit at the end to ON.

* After the completion of setting of the internal switches, fit the slide cover to the sensor unit case.

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10.2 Initial setup of controller
After the completion of the initial setup of the sensor units, initialize the controller with power on the
controller.
Refer to [11. OPERATION] for the operation procedure of the controller from initial setup to run.
Initial setting menu is displayed interactively on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Please set it up in order.

(1) Initial setup:

Set the following parameters for conditions of connection of the sensor units using the key switches.
1) Number of engines to be monitored by the controller (1 engine or 2 engines)
2) Number of connected sensor units
3) Sensor units to be excluded from calculation of mean values
(2) Full-load setting:
By the full load setting during operation of the engine(s) under the maximum load, you can adjust the
maximum mist density during normal engine operation to the standard value (No. 3 on the mist indicator).
The alarm value will be optimized by this setting.
If the full load is not set, the No. 0 mist indicator lamp of each channel will flash.

* About Full load setting

The oil mist concentration in crankcase of a diesel engine varies significantly depending on the difference
of the engine type, each cylinder and operating conditions.

Therefore, normally, the full-load setting is performed based on the maximum mist concentration during
normal operation of the engine, such as the engine running under the maximum load. Some engines might
be occurred between 75% and 100% load, so that “PRE ALARM” is detected at about three times higher
mist concentration and “HIGH ALARM” is detected at about five times higher mist concentration.

The alarm setting values are automatically set the optimal value by the “Full load setting” operation for all
sensor units.

* The full load of the controller is set to the default value before delivery from our plant.
(When the digital value is “100”, the “PRE-ALARM” value will be set to approximately 0.6 mg/L, and the
“HIGH ALARM” value will be set to 1.0 mg/L.)

※ After full load setting of the controller at maximum load, please do the full load setting of the
controller on the operating condition again in case of indicating more than 3rd position out of 15th
position of the mist indicator on the controller without engine abnormal.

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11. OPERATION
Described in this item are steps from the first power ON, initial setting, and full load setting to the actual
operation.
For the other operation functions and details, refer to the "MD-SX OPERATION MANUAL"
(Q7LT333380F).

11.1 Checks before turning the power on

Always check the followings before turning the power on for the first time.
• If the system is correctly wired according to the specification
• If the sensors and controller are correctly installed
• If the required 24 V DC power is properly supplied
• If the sensors are correctly set for node and termination

11.2 Steps from the first power ON to practical operation

Shown below is the flow diagram for settings to be made from the power ON to the actual operation

Power ON

Controller self-diagnosis

Setting for the number of

engines

[INITIAL SET]
Initial setting (1) Skip in the 2nd
Setting for the number of start-up and after.
sensors
Resetting on
the [MODE] menu
Average value computing if necessary
Setting for exclusion

Sensor check
[FULL LOAD SET]
Initial setting (2)

Pre-full-load setting
Trial operating condition Full load setting

Full load setting completed

Practical operation status

Fig. 33 The flow of steps when starting

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(1) Power ON
Unlock the snap type lock or the knurled lock on the right side of the controller, and then open the panel
front side toward the left side.
Turn the power switch on.

The power is supplied to the system and the controller begins the self-diagnosis after the power switch is
turned on.
All the LED lamps are lighted for 3 seconds during the controller check (self-diagnosis).
The initial setting screen is displayed on the LCD unit. Proceed with settings as the setting screen
progressively indicates.
(2) Controller check
The controller checks itself (controller self-diagnosis) after the power is turned on.

(3) Initial setting: To set the number of engines and sensors

After the power is turned on for the first time, the initial setting must be carried out (the initial setting
screen is displayed).
After the completion of initial setting, the initial setting process is skipped and the system jumps to the
trial or normal operating condition when the power is turned on next time and after as the initial setting is
not repeatedly required.
1) Set the number of engines to be monitored by selecting 1 or 2 engines and defining the selected
number by pressing the [ENTER] key.

2) Set the number of sensors to be installed per engine. Use the upward and downward arrow keys to
select a number and define the selected number by pressing the [ENTER] key. When two engines are
involved, identify the engines with ENG.A and ENG.B respectively at first.

(4) Initial setting: To select a sensor to be excluded from the average value computing
To select a sensor to be excluded from the average value computing
If it is necessary to monitor the chain case, the corresponding sensor should be excluded from the
average value computing. This is because the mist density of the chain case may differ from that of the
crankcase, and in this case, the deviation alarm may not be activated correctly.
1) Use the arrow key to move the cursor to the sensor to be excluded from the average computation, and
press the [ENTER] key to turn [0][1] dark. The [0] represents the item to be excluded from and [1]
represents the items to be included in the average computing. Turn the [0] dark for the sensor to be
excluded, move the cursor to the [ENT] position, and press the [ENTER] key to define the selection.

2) Move to the next process when the initial setting complete message is displayed.

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(5) Sensor check
Try to communicate with the sensors set on the controller, and one of the following messages is
displayed.
[0] : Sensor in trouble
[1] : Sensor in normal condition. The sensor is recognized.
[−] : No sensor is connected.

Move to the screen showing the troubling location if any of the sensors is in trouble. If not, move to the
next process.

If a sensor is in trouble
(6) Full load setting is yet to be carried out and the system is in the trial operating condition.
The MD-SX detector can properly operate only when [full load setting] is carried out for the mist density
under the full load. If the screen as shown below is displayed, it indicates [full load setting] is yet to be
carried out and the system is operating with the alarm setting-off value set as the initial value. The alarm
condition can be detected in this condition, but always apply full load on the system to properly set for
the full load.

11.3 Full load (mist density level) setting

The full load misty density level must be set in practical operation mode to properly operate the detector.
Operate the installed engines under full load for a certain time. When the operation is stabilized, set the full
load.
If the engines are not to be operated steadily under full load, set the mist density level under the highest load
in normal operation.
1) Press the [INITIAL SET] key for 3 seconds or longer under the full load running.

2) Select the SET item and define the selection by pressing the [ENTER] key, and the “setting complete”
message is displayed. If the CANCEL item is selected, the setting screen is closed and the detector
returns to the trial operating mode.

The full load mist density level setting is necessary for each engine when two engines are involved.

You can confirm by selecting the “4. status” item on the engine selection screen if the full load setting is
completed for each engine when two engines are involved.

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 When the mist density is set under full load as the last setting item, the detector becomes operational in
practical condition.

* You can repeatedly set the full load.

Operate the installed engines under full load. When the engine operation is stabilized, set the full load.

11.4 Initial reset

This is the function to repeat the initial setting carried out when the MD-SX is turned on for the first time.
For instance, when the initial setting is improperly carried out, the number of sensors or of engines must be
changed, or the computed average value must be changed, you can carry out the initial setting again from the
beginning with this function.
(1) Press the [MODE] key to display the menu below.
Select the ｢2. INITIAL RESET｣ item.

(2) Select the “OK” twice and now you can carry out the initial setting from the beginning (setting of the
number of engines.)

(3) Set the number of engines, number of sensors, and items to be excluded from average value computing
according to the displayed menu.

11.5 Alarm operation check

This is the function to check if the MD-SX properly detects mist and if the system properly operates.
You can check if the system properly operates by temporarily setting one sensor unit at the alarm setting-off
level lower than normal to force the system to set off “PRE ALARM” and “HIGH ALARM” with the normal
oil mist density during the engine in operation.

The alarm operation check can be carried out also during an engine stop. Unite a setting value with the same
value as a current value. (An alarm comes out instancy.)
The display automatically returns to the normal operation screen if the system is not operated for 10 minutes
after the start of the ALARM OPERATION CHECK.
(1) Press the [TEST] key to display the following menu.
Select the ｢1. ALARM OPERATION CHECK｣ and press the [ENTER] key to define the selection.

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(2) Select a sensor to temporarily lower the setting value by scrolling the screen with the upward and
downward arrow keys.
Select the sensor and press the [ENTER] key to define the selection.

(3) Set the HIGH ALARM level for the selected sensor.
The value currently detected is displayed (5 is displayed as an example here), and the value of about 10
above the currently displayed value (15 as an example here) is automatically set as the HIGH ALARM
level.
Increase or decrease the automatically set value as required with the upward and downward arrow keys
and press the [ENTER] key to define the final value.

(4) The currently detected value and set value are displayed. Select the ｢1. CHECK｣ and press the
[ENTER] key to start the test.

(5) The ｢ALARM OPERATION OK｣ message is displayed during the test process, showing the detector is
in the test process.
Press the [ENTER] key to suspend the test process if the process must be stopped.

(6) Check the ｢PRE ALARM｣ and ｢HIGH ALARM｣ messages are displayed if the mist density exceeds
the set level at the specified sensor.
Press the [ENTER] key to return to the normal operating screen.

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12. TEST METHOD AND OPERATION CHECK (FOR IACS M10.13)
To check the HIGH ALARM and PRE ALARM functions or to check operation of sensors, refer to Section
[11 OPERATION].
Sensors are calibrated before delivery from our plant. So the scales will not be changed.
At starting and stopping the engine during daily operation, check whether the mist levels indicated by the
controller are increased. By this check, you can judge whether the sensors are operating properly.
When the engine can not be operated, the working condition of the sensor can be confirmed by the density
difference between lubrication oil priming pump works and stops.

It can be checked the change of the mist level on the controller LCD when the engine working and stopped
in daily operation check. If the mist level of engine working is increased more than that of engine stop, the
oil mist detector can be judged normal.

However, if you have to check a sensor only without operating the engine, remove the sensor, correctly
connect the cable, and then turn on the power of the controller.
After that, using the spray type smoke tester, directly spray the smoke to the removed sensor. Check whether
the sensor can correctly detect the smoke.

In that work, sensor can be reacted earlier by reducing smoke leaving from sensor inside when all holes of
sensor hood, except for the hole smoke is inserted are blocked by hand like photo34.

Photo 34 Spray test

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13. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF MIST DENSITY
(1) Mist density
1) The oil mist density is expressed as the weight (mg) of oil contained in 1 liter of air.
It has been experimentally verified that 50 mg/L is the lower explosion limit of oil mist.
2) The oil mist density of an engine considerably varies depending on the engine type and operating
conditions.
The specified “full-load setting” operation is performed to automatically set the sensitivity based on
the maximum mist density during normal operation.
3) The oil mist detector is provided to detect overheat of bearings that can cause explosion of the
crankcase at an early stage rather than to alert workers to the danger of the explosion.
Normally, the alarm can be given at 1.5 to 2.0% of the lower explosion limit density. The alarm is
given in the early stage when the mist density starts increasing abnormally from the oil mist density
during normal operation.
(2) Confirmation of mist density
The controller can indicate the mist density of 0 to 2 mg/L in the level of ｢0｣ to ｢1023｣ to inform you
of the approximately calculated oil mist density besides indicating the oil mist level.
Some types of controllers can directly indicate the mist density in mg/L.

[Digital value of density / mg/L converted value / temperature of sensor fitted] can be displayed as follows;

① Press MODE key

② 1. Chose STATUS
③ 1. Chose MIST/ALARM LEVEL
④ 1. Chose MIST/ALARM LEVEL ：Display the digital value
｢Value｣×0.002=mg/L (Approximately)
2. Chose CONVERT TO〔MG/L〕：Display the mg/L converted value
3. Chose TEMPERATURE ：Display temperature of sensor fitted part
※④ Function 2,3 may not be displayed if the version of controller is old version.

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 14. MAINTENANCE
Since the sensor unit is the maintenance-free type. After installing and starting operation of the
! sensor unit, it is not necessary to provide maintenance services for 3 years basically.
MD-SX sensor does not need the renewal parts.
Regarding the contamination of the lens surface, it is necessary to be cleaned the sensor hood
section when the error code 17 which means the sensitivity decreased occurred and daily
operation check.
Please refer to [16.3 Sensor cleaning procedure].

During engine operation, if the sensor unit is removed for maintenance or inspection, the alarm will
be activated, and the engine protective relay may trip.
And please switch off the power of controller whenever the sensor is removed
To prevent activation of the alarm, disconnect the external output line from the controller, or
take the other measures.
When disconnect the external wires from the terminal block, record the wire numbers so that
they will be reconnected correctly. If necessary, mark the wires with the terminal block
numbers.
If any problem is found as the result of inspection, see Section [15. Troubleshooting,] and take
necessary measures.

(1) Checking for abnormalities (Check as needed.)

1) Check that excessive vibrations are not applied to the sensor units and they are fitted securely.
If the sensor unit is vibrated or loose, tighten the sensor unit.
2) Check for oil leak from the sensor unit mounting screws. If the oil leaks, reinstall the sensor unit
while referring to Section [8 INSTALLATION].
3) Check that the controller main body does not show abnormal heat generation, vibrations or noises.
If a problem is detected, check the wiring conditions of the terminals and the input power supply
voltage.

(2) Confirmation of indication of mist indicator LEDs (Check as needed.)

1) Periodically check the engine load factor at the start of the engine and during normal operation and
the correlation between the load factor and the mist indicator LEDs.
2) Check that the mist indicator indicates “2” to “3” while the engine is operating at the rated
conditions.
If the indication is improper, particularly if the indication of the mist indicator is remarkably high (in
the yellow range), the engine may be disordered. In this case, check the engine.
If the engine is not defective, operate the engine with the full load, and check the engine again with
the full load. In addition, set the full load again.

(3) Loosing of screws of various parts (Check every six months.)

1) Check for loosing of the rubber vibration insulators (if the rubber is fitted), and bolts for mounting
the controller. If the rubber or the bolts are loose, tighten them.
2) Check for loosing of wire connections on the terminal block in the controller.
Check for loosing of the board mounting screws and wire connectors.
If screws or connectors are loose, tighten them.

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(4) Check of operations of alarm LEDs and output relay (Check every six months.)
1) Check the operations of the alarm output relay according to 11.5 [Alarm operation check.]
In the test mode, you can check the indications of the mist indicator LEDs and the operations upon
occurrence of PRE ALARM and HIGH ALARM.
2) Since noise, etc. can activate the HIGH ALARM function. To prevent such an alarm activation error,
the HIGH ALARM function will be activated after confirmation and then held.

(5) Check of operations of “SYSTEM FAILURE” LED and output relay (Check when necessary.)
It is unnecessary to check the operations of these devices during normal handling. If the external output
must be checked, its operation can be checked by simulating a nonconforming state as stated below.
1) Turn off the power switch in the controller, and temporarily disconnect the input wire on one side of
the communication line to a sensor unit (No. 4 of terminal block CN203: TRX-).
2) Turn on the power switch, and a “System failure” will occur.
3) The “SYSTEM FAILURE” LED will light, and the output relay will function.
The mist indicator LED Nos. 10 to 12 will flash to indicate the system failure status.
4) The output relay is held. It can be restored by turning off power.
Turn off the power switch, and reconnect the disconnected wire correctly to restore the relay.

(6) Other check and maintenance

1) The sensor units vary in service life depending on working conditions and environment (temperature
and humidity). To obtain stable output, it is recommended to replace them with new ones every three
years.
2) If a sensor unit is used for 3 years or more, clean the unit using the cleaning agent specified by
Daihatsu, and then check the alarming operation of the sensor unit using a smoke tester.
3) The power switch shall be kept on to keep them in working state.
4) Watch out for the places where the sensor units and the controller are stored. If they are stored for a
long term or during construction period, put vinyl sheets, or the like, over them to protect them from
water, dust, and dirt.

Note) When use of the MD-SX oil mist detecting system becomes it over eight years, you should ask
DAIHATSU for system operation check and maintenance by Daihatsu engineer.

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15. TROUBLESHOOTING
15.1 TROUBLESHOOTING by controller indicate

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15.2 Sensor fail code at LCD on the controller

15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING by sensor unit indicate

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16. APPENDIX
16.1 Parts list

1) SENSOR UNIT (Standard：Connector type)

Number Parts Number Name of Parts Quantity

1 NN00465001C ASSY.: MD-SX: SENSOR UNIT (CONNECTOR TYPE) *

SENSOR UNIT (Gland type)

2 NN00465002B ASSY: MD-SX: SENSOR UNIT (GRAND TYPE) *

SENSOR UNIT (Fling - lead type)

3 NN00465007B ASSY: MD-SX: SENSOR UNIT (FLYING LEAD TYPE) *

Standard spare parts/Accessories for SENSOR UNIT

NN00264002A PCHS: SEAL WASHER
1 or or
NN00465009A PCHS: SEAL WASHER (Special type , use without seal tape)
*
2 NN00264003A NUT: MD-SX SENSOR
3 NN00264060A PCHS: MD-SX: SEALING CAP

2) CONTROLLER (Wall mount type with cable gland)

Number Parts Number Name of Parts Quantity
1 NN00265001B ASSY.: MD-SX: CONTROLLER 1

CONTROLLER (Wall mount type with cable comb)

Number Parts Number Name of Parts Quantity
2 NN00265039B ASSY.: MD-SX: CONTROLLER 1

CONTROLLER (Flush mount type)

3 NN00265026G ASSY.: MD-SX: CONTROLLER FLUSH MOUNT TYPE 1

3) Standard spare parts/Accessories for CONTROLLER

Number Parts Number Name of Parts Quantity
1 NN00265002A PCHS: DRIVER: 210-119S 1
2 NN00265003A PCHS: FUSE 20L: 6A-125V 2
3 NN00265004A PCHS: GASKET 15c: CABLE GLAND 2
4 NN00265005A PCHS: GASKET 25b: CABLE GLAND 1
5 NN00265006A PCHS: NUMBER SEAL: MD-SX 1

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4) Antivibration attachment parts (Option)
Number Parts Number Name of Parts Quantity
NN00272003A ASSY: MD-SX SETTING: CONTROLLER 1
(NN00272001A) BRACKET: 1: MD-SX 4
(NN00272002A) BRACKET: 2: MD-SX 4
1 (AE01166003A) ISORATION RUBBER: 1M: 4
SPRING WASHER M6 (Accessory) 8
NUT M6 ×1.0 (Accessory) 8
(X249006010Z) +MACHINE SCREW ASSY M6×1.0×10 8

5) Wiring material (Specification article: Option)

Number Parts Number Name of Parts Qty.

1 NN00518002A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 1M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

2 NN00518003A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 2M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

3 NN00518004A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 3M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

4 NN00518005A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 4M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

5 NN00518006A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 5M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

6 NN00518007A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 6M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

7 NN00518008A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 7M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

8 NN00518009A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 8M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

9 NN00518010A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 9M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

10 NN00518011A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 10M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

11 NN00518012A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 15M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

12 NN00518013A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 20M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

13 NN00518014A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 25M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

14 NN00518015A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 30M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

15 NN00518016A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 35M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

16 NN00518017A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 40M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

17 NN00518018A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 45M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

18 NN00518019A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 50M BOTH SIDES CONNECTOR-H *

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 Number Parts Number Name of Parts Qty.
19 NN00518020A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 2M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

20 NN00518021A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 3M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

21 NN00518022A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 4M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

22 NN00518023A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 5M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

23 NN00518024A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 6M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

24 NN00518025A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 7M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

25 NN00518026A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 8M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

26 NN00518027A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 9M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

27 NN00518028A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 10M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

28 NN00518029A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 11M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

29 NN00518030A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 12M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

30 NN00518031A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 13M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

31 NN00518032A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 14M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

32 NN00518033A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 15M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

33 NN00518034A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 20M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

34 NN00518035A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 25M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

35 NN00518036A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 30M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

36 NN00518037A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 35M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

37 NN00518038A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 40M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

38 NN00518039A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 45M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

39 NN00518040A ASSY.: MD-SX: CABLE 50M ONE SIDE CONNECTOR-H *

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16.2 Anti-vibration bracket mounting drawing (OPTION)

No. Parts No. Name of parts Qty.

1 NN00272001A BRACKET: 1: MD-SX 4

2 NN00272002A BRACKET: 2: MD-SX 4
ISORATION RUBBER: 1M: 4
3 AE01166003A SPRING WASHER M6 (Accessory) 8
NUT M6 × 1.0 (Accessory) 8
4 X249006010ZZ +MACHINE SCREW ASSY M6 × 1.0 × 10 8
5 ATTACHMENT BOLT M8 8

16.3 Sensor cleaning procedure

The sensor and the internal lens surface can be cleaned automatically by replacing to the new oil from the
existing system oil.
Please replace the system oil periodically in following to the system oil control of engine.
Regarding purchasing Daihatsu Diesel designated cleaning liquid. Please purchase the cleaning liquid (SAFE
CARE SC-1000) from the cleaner manufacturer (GEMTEC Product (USA) or Infinity Enterprises Inc) directly.
If you can not find the contacted information of the cleaner manufacturer, please contact us.
Regarding the function of sensitivity decreased, the sensor manufactured before July 2008 does not have the
function in order not to be required by Classification. By replacing the sensor manufactured after July 2008, the
function will be effective.

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 16.4 Attention of using LOOP wiring for sensor cable routing

DAIHATSU recommend the cable routing method of MD-SX sensor unit is “daisy chain” topology.

Almost all MD-SX system is installed on engine with the daisy chain wiring. The troubleshooting in wiring
defectiveness is easy, and cable cost and installation cost are reduced. Therefore DAIHATSU recommends the
“daisy chain” topology.

In case of applying the “loop” topology, it is necessary to understand the difference between the loop and
daisy chain topology. And please judge which is suitable.

The difference of MD-SX oil mist detecting system with the “loop” wiring.

(a) The addition of a cable for returns is necessary.

(b) All termination switch of MD-SX sensor unit must change [OFF] position.
(c) Using loop wiring, MD-SX system can improve reliability for the disconnection of cable. But in short
circuit situation of the cable, the reliability is same as to use daisy chain wiring .
(d) MD-SX system can work as normal operation under one disconnection circuits point. However, MD-SX
cannot detect a wiring defectiveness warning. (communicate through other connected line)
(e) In case of disconnection circuits point two or more , MD-SX can detect a wiring defectiveness and show
warning as “Sensor Fail 20”. but to identify disconnection points might be slightly difficult.

Junction box

Return cable (ONE SIDE CONNECTOR CABLE)

Fig.32 Daisy chain wiring Fig.33 Loop wiring

←SENSOR UNIT
RTFRO 4×0.5 TERMINAL
24V CONTROLLER→
舶用ケーブル
Specified cable for ship
0

S+
S-
Wire diameter: 1 -1.5 mm (AWG18-16)
線径1～1.5mm2(AWG18～16)
SHIELD WIRE 舶用ケーブル(４芯以上の一括シールド線)
Specified cable for ship (batch shielded

RETERN CABLE
専用ケーブル JUNCTION BOX cable with 4 or more cores)
SHIELD WIRE

Fig. 34 Specification for connection in the junction box with loop wiring
(Terminal box)

NOTE) The color specification of DAIHATSU supply cable is written the table of page 18.

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