Water alarm unit

WW3 and WW10

The entering of water into fluid power or lubrication systems

significantly reduces the life of oil and causes damage to
other components used in the systems .
The most reliable method of detecting water in oil is to
measure the interface level between water and oil when the
water is separated. The BUHLER water alarm units have a
float which rises in water but sinks in oil. It only takes a buildup of around one liter of water in the sight glass to elevate the
float and actuate a first contact to signal danger. The
secondary contact warns that there is water in the tank.

Reliable physical measuring system

High sensitivity
Easy installation
Independent of oil chemistry

Water alarm units for in-tank installation are available upon

request.

DA 30 0002
01/2012

Buhler Technologies LLC

1030 West Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: 248.652.1546
Fax: 248.652.1598
Internet: www.buhlertech.com
Email: sales@buhlertech.com

Dimensions given in mm (inch)

Technical Data

1200 cSt
max 0.86 kg/dm3

Material
Housing
Float
Contacts

320 (12.6)

WW3 = transparent casing

WW10 = steel casing
PP
reed contacts, 2 contacts as
NC, NO* or change over
(see also wiring diagram)
230 V AC/DC

Max. operating voltage

Max. switching capacity
NC / NO *
Change over
Max. current
Connector
Protection class
Cable gland

1st
contact

2nd
contact

G1 1/4*

50 VA (AC) / 0.07 hp (DC)

40 VA / 0.05 hp
1A
S6, 6 pol. + PE DIN 43650
IP 65
PG 11

F000072D

25
(0.98)

Weight

approx. 405 (16)

Max. viscosity
Density of oil

G1 1/4*

Operating temperature

WW3 = 43.5 psi max.

WW10 = 145 psi max.
0 - 80 C (32 - 176 F)

36 (1.42)

Operating pressure

55
80 (3.15) (2.17)

WW3 and WW10

G3/4*

110x110
(4.33 x 4.33)

Models

WW3 = 6 kg (13 lb)

WW10 = 8 kg (18 lb)

105 (4.13)

*NO=normally open / NC=normally closed

*All threads according to ISO 228

Wiring Diagram

WW3 / WW10

WW3-SW / WW10-SW

WW3-SO / WW10-SO

1st contact

1st contact

2nd contact

2
3

2nd contact
3

PE

1st contact

2nd contact

4
5

3
PE

F000134D

PE

All figures at empty reservoir (float on bottom).

Assembly Kit

~ 235 (9.25)

red
marking

Bottom
reservoir

221.5 (8.72)

F000232D

98.5
(3.88)

Reservoir
320 (12.6)
G1 1/4*

The assembly kit provides space-saving and easy

installation of the water alarm unit to the oil reservoir.
The kit includes all connections, fittings, and shut off
valves and is supplied with two weld fittings for
installation on reservoir.

145
(5.71)

325
(12.8)

*All threads according to ISO 228

Installation Principle

F00133D

Oil

6
4
7
5

Water
1

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Water alarm unit

Oil reservoir
Lower shut off valve
Upper shut off valve
Drain valve
Control unit / control of signal
Red marking

Order Information
Part-No.
30 01 999
30 02 999
30 09 999

Model
WW3
WW3-SO
WW3-SW

Part-No.
30 05 999
30 06 999
30 00 999

Model
WW10
WW10-SO
WW10-SW

Part-No.
31 01 999

Model
Assembly kit

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