Daihatsu MD-9M Oil Mist Detector

Daihatsu MD-9M Oil Mist Detector, a safety device used on marine diesel engines, especially in ships.

📌 Purpose:

The MD-9M Oil Mist Detector is designed to detect oil mist inside the crankcase of an engine. High concentrations of oil mist can indicate overheating components and are a fire or explosion hazard.

🔧 Key Features:

• Rotary Valve Indicator (Crankcase No.): Shows which cylinder or crankcase area is being monitored.

• Indicators/Buttons:

  • Reset: Clears alarms or resets the device.

  • Test: Checks the functionality of the system.

  • Source: Selects the input or checks signal routing.

 Why It’s Important:

• Detects early signs of bearing failure or hotspots.

• Prevents crankcase explosions by triggering alarms or automatic shutdowns.

• A critical safety component on ships, required by classification societies for engines above certain sizes.