Measurement procedure and target values

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Measurement procedure and target values
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Fig 1: Identifying Capacitor, Dielectric, Housing And Oil Sump Components
G09910044Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Range for measurement of oil level
2 Range for measurement of permittivity
3 Inner capacitor
4 Dielectric (engine oil)
5 Outer capacitor
6 Housing
7 Temperature sensor
8 Evaluation electronics
9 Oil sump

Please note the following specifications for the oil-level sensor:

Variable Value
Voltage range 9 to 16 V
Oil level measurement range 0 to 75 mm
Permittivity measurement range 1 to 6
Maximum conductivity in oil 0.02 mS
Temperature range -40 to 160 deg C
RENDER: 1.0x

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