Highlights
Oil analysis provides early indications of equipment wear and identifies the root causes of corrosion. On-site oil analysis eliminates the wait associated with sending samples off-site and enables immediate decision making.
With four simple tests, the MiniLab 153 delivers comprehensive on-site oil analysis, providing immediate actionable results, saving time and reducing costs. Highlights of this system include:
- One product, delivering lab-quality analysis outside of the lab
- Simplified workflow for the non-expert user, no chemist required
- Simplified operation, data reporting and report interpretation via the TruVu 360 Diagnostic Sets with recommended actions.
Trivector™ – oil and machine health simplified
The TriVector™ is a simple representation of the integrity of the lubrication system and the health of the machine itself. The Trivector indicates the degree of health in each vector. In order to understand the Trivector condition, one must measure the key physical and chemical parameters of the oil.
The following questions can be answered:
The MiniLab 153 combines four simple tests that take less than 15 minutes to complete
(Click on any four tests images below to watch how-to videos)

TruVu 360 Enterprise Fluid Intelligence
The Minilab 153 uses the TruVu 360 Enterprise Fluid Intelligence software which includes an Asset Management database and a reference oil database which can be expanded by the end user.
It provides a standard sample trend reports and Diagnostic Sets with alarm limit templates, diagnostics, and recommended actions. It can support automatic email distribution of reports.
Color-coded Trivector reports provide a clear snapshot of machinery health by identifying parameters that are outside normal limits.


Tests: 4 simple tests and less than 15 minutes to comprehensive oil analysis.
Methodology: ASTM D6595, ASTM D7596, ASTM D8092, ASTM D7889
Calibration: Factory calibrated, field calibration not required. Validation and standardization fluids supplied.
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental Requirements: 5-40°C ambient temperature, 10-80% RH non-condensing, 2000 m maximum altitude
Sample Volume: 30-50 ml, varies with viscosity
Solvents: LaserNet Flush, lamp oil or odorless kerosene.
The MiniLab 153 is an on-site oil analysis system that provides early indications of equipment wear and identifies the root causes of corrosion. With four simple tests, this system delivers comprehensive on-site oil analysis, providing immediate actionable results, saving time and reducing costs.
Features:
- One product, delivering lab-quality analysis outside of the lab
- Simplified workflow for the non-expert user, no chemist required
- Simplified operation, data reporting, and report interpretation via the TruVu 360 Diagnostic Sets with recommended actions
- Trivector™ – oil and machine health simplified
The Trivector is a simple representation of the integrity of the lubrication system and the health of the machine itself. It indicates the degree of health in each vector. To understand the Trivector condition, one must measure the key physical and chemical parameters of the oil.
The MiniLab 153 system uses the TruVu 360 Enterprise Fluid Intelligence software, which includes an Asset Management database and a reference oil database that can be expanded by the end-user. It provides standard sample trend reports and Diagnostic Sets with alarm limit templates, diagnostics, and recommended actions. The system can support automatic email distribution of reports. Color-coded Trivector reports provide a clear snapshot of machinery health by identifying parameters that are outside normal limits.
Sample Preparation Equipment
Sample preparation equipment such as the Homogenizer, Ultrasonic Degasser, Electrode Sharpener and Consumables for 100 samples are included with each MiniLab 153 instrument.
Sample Preparation – 3 Simple Steps
- Sharpen electrode
- Homogenize the sample for better water measurement
- Ultrasonically degas the sample for particle analysis
Spectro Scientific consumables ensure high accuracy and repeatability

Homogenizer (on stand)
Ultrasonic Degasser
Consumables