A debris sensor arrangement is positioned within an enclosed body of fluid
for detecting the presence of metallic debris particles therein. Debris
detection involves exposure of cantilever beams to the fluid when
magnetized within an electromagnetic field to attract the metallic debris
particles thereon and induce vibratory motion thereof at a resonant
frequency varied by changes in the density of the debris particles
magnetically held thereon. Measurement of the resonance frequency
reflecting the density of the debris particles within the fluid being
tested thereby monitors the corresponding wear of machinery reflected by
the debris density.