Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Sealed
External
Cage
Liquid
Level
Switches
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This manual provides information on the B73 and Series Magnetrol and MAGNETROL logotype are registered trade-
75 Liquid Level Switches. It is important that all instruc- marks of MAGNETROL International.
tions are read carefully and followed in sequence. Copyright 2015 MAGNETROL International,
Detailed instructions are included in the Installation Incorporated. All rights reserved.
section of this manual.
Performance specifications are effective with date of issue and
are subject to change without notice. MAGNETROL
Conventions Used in this Manual
reserves the right to make changes to the products
Certain conventions are used in this manual to convey described in this manual at any time without notice.
specific types of information. General technical material, MAGNETROL makes no warranty with respect to the
support data, and safety information are presented in
accuracy of the information in this manual.
narrative form. The following styles are used for notes,
cautions, and warnings.
Warranty
Notes All MAGNETROL mechanical level and flow controls
are warranted free of defects in materials or workman-
Notes contain information that augments or clarifies
ship for five full years from the date of original factory
an operating step. Notes do not normally contain
shipment.
actions. They follow the procedural steps to which
they refer. If returned within the warranty period; and, upon factory
inspection of the control, the cause of the claim is
Cautions determined to be covered under the warranty; then,
Cautions alert the technician to special conditions that MAGNETROL will repair or replace the control at no
could injure personnel, damage equipment, or reduce cost to the purchaser (or owner) other than transporta-
a components mechanical integrity. Cautions are also tion.
used to alert the technician to unsafe practices or the
need for special protective equipment or specific MAGNETROL shall not be liable for misapplication,
materials. In this manual, a caution indicates a labor claims, direct or consequential damage or expense
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, arising from the installation or use of equipment. There
may result in minor or moderate injury. are no other warranties expressed or implied, except
special written warranties covering some MAGNETROL
Warnings products.
Warnings identify potentially dangerous situations or
serious hazards. In this manual, a warning indicates an Quality Assurance
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, The quality assurance system in place at MAGNETROL
could result in serious injury or death. guarantees the highest level of quality throughout the
company. MAGNETROL is committed to providing
WARNING! Explosion hazard. Do not connect or full customer satisfaction both in quality products and
disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off quality service.
or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
MAGNETROLs quality assurance system
Low Voltage Directive is registered to ISO 9001 affirming its
commitment to known international
For use in Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2.
quality standards providing the strongest
If equipment is used in a manner not specified by
assurance of product/service quality available.
manufacturer, protection provided by equipment may
be impaired.
1.1 Unpacking
1.3 Piping
1.5 Wiring
Caution: Level controls are shipped from the factory with the
enclosing tube tightened and the middle set screw, on the
housing base, locked to the enclosing tube. Failure to
loosen the set screw prior to repositioning the conduit con-
nection may cause the enclosing tube to loosen, resulting
in the possible leakage of the process liquid or vapor.
B73 and Series 75 controls are shipped with the conduit
entry of the switch housing placed 180 opposite to the
tank configurations to simplify installation in most cases.
If this configuration is appropriate to the installation, pro-
ceed to Step 4 to begin wiring the unit. If another configu-
ration is desired, the switch housing can be easily rotated
by first following Steps 1, 2, and 3.
NOTE: A switch or circuit breaker shall be installed in close proximity
to equipment and within easy reach of operator. It shall be
Screw Screw
Set Screw marked as the disconnecting equipment.
Figure 2
1. Loosen set screw(s) at base of switch housing. Refer to
Switch Housing
Figure 2.
2. Switch housing may be rotated 360 to allow correct
positioning of conduit outlet.
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3. Tighten set screw(s) at base of switch housing.
4. Unscrew and remove switch housing cover. The threads
have been lubricated to facilitate removal.
NOTE: For supply connections, use wire with a minimum rating of
+167 F (+75 C) as required by process conditions. Use a
minimum of 14 AWG wire for power and ground field wires.
6 3
On non-hazardous applications, flexible conduit may be used
between the control and the first junction box.
Close on high level Close on high level
5. The switch terminals are located next to the conduit
Load Load
Common
outlet to facilitate wiring. Bring supply wires through
Common
Load Load conduit outlet. Route extra wire around enclosing tube
Close on low level Close on low level
under the baffle plate, and connect them to the proper
Line Line terminals. Refer to the wiring diagram, Figure 3, or your
Figure 3
switch bulletin for this information.
Wiring Diagram for all switches NOTE: For models with a Series HS switch with high temperature
except Series HS
lead wire, the leads are routed out through the conduit open-
ing by the factory. A suitable conduit box should be
provided for the connection of the leads to the control wiring.
6. Dress wiring to ensure no interference or contact with
movement of mechanism or replacement of switch
housing cover.
Caution: In hazardous areas, do not power the unit until the conduit
is sealed and the enclosure cover is screwed down
securely.
7. Replace housing cover.
8. If control has been furnished with an explosion proof or
moisture proof (gasketed) switch housing, it must be
sealed at the conduit outlet with a suitable compound or
non-hardening sealant to prevent entrance of air.
9. Test switch action by varying liquid level in float chamber.
NOTE: If switch mechanism fails to function properly, check vertical
alignment of control housing and consult installation bulletin
for additional wiring information on switch mechanism
furnished. See Section 6.1.2, Switch and Housing
Reference on page 20.
2.1 Description
As the liquid level rises in the chamber the float moves the
magnetic attraction sleeve up within the enclosing tube
and into the field of the switch mechanism magnet.
Refer to Figure 4. As a result, the magnet is drawn in
Figure 4 tightly to the enclosing tube causing the switch to trip,
Switch Tripped making or breaking an electrical circuit. As the liquid level
falls, the float drops and moves the attraction sleeve out of
the magnetic field, releasing the switch at a predetermined
low level. Refer to Figure 5. The tension spring ensures the
return of the switch in a snap action.
Figure 5
Switch Released
3.0 Troubleshooting
4.1 What To Do
5.0 Specifications
FM All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
CSA All with a Series F, HS electric switch Class I, Div 2, Groups B, C & D
mechanism and a housing listed as CSA TYPE 4X
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
ATEX / IEC Ex All with an electric switch mechanism and an ATEX II 2 G EEx D IIC T6
ATEX housing 94/9/EC
IEC ExEx d IIC T6
IP66
CE Low voltage directives Installation Category II
2006/95/EC Pollution Degree 2
Per Harmonized Standard
EN 61010-1/1993 & Amendment No. 1
The cable entry and closing devices shall be Ex d certified suitable < 85 C T6
for the conditions of use and correctly installed.
< 100 C T5
For ambient temperatures above +55 C or for process temperatures
above +150 C, suitable heat resistant cables shall be used. < 135 C T4
Heat extensions (between process connection and housing) shall < 200 C T3
never be insulated.
< 300 C T2
Special conditions for safe use: < 450 C T1
When the equipment is installed in process temperatures higher than
+85 C the temperature classification must be reduced according to These units are in conformity with IECEx KEM 05.0020X
the following table as per IEC60079-0. Classification Ex d IIC T6
Tambient -40 C to +70 C
NPT &
Flanged Flanged Actuating NPT & Flanged Flanged Actuating
Min. Socket Weld Upper Side/Btm Side/Side Levels Socket Weld Upper Side/Btm Side/Side Levels
SG A B C A B C A B C HL LL A B C A B C A B C HL LL
B73 0.59 6.36 3.34 17.44 9.25 6.25 20.32 9.90 6.25 21.00 1.22 2.10 151 84 442 235 159 515 251 159 532 30 53
C75 0.60 8.50 3.61 22.06 11.56 6.68 25.12 12.21 6.68 25.75 2.75 3.62 216 92 560 294 170 638 310 170 654 70 92
J75 0.57 9.25 3.61 23.06 12.31 6.68 26.12 12.96 6.68 26.75 2.93 3.78 235 92 586 313 170 663 329 170 679 74 96
O75 0.85 8.50 2.71 21.87 11.56 5.68 24.93 12.21 5.68 25.62 2.44 3.50 216 69 555 294 144 633 310 144 651 62 89
O75 0.85 8.50 2.59 21.56 11.56 5.56 24.62 12.21 5.56 25.43 2.44 3.50 216 66 548 294 141 625 310 141 646 62 89
P75 0.75 8.50 3.09 21.93 11.56 6.12 25.00 12.21 6.12 25.68 2.56 3.50 216 78 557 294 155 635 310 155 652 65 89
Levels 0.25" (6 mm)
D
E
F F
F
C C
HL HL
LL LL
C
HL A A
LL
B B B
E
D
E 6.25
(158)
D F
6.25
(158) F plugged
E
F
6.25 F plugged
(158) C
F HL
LL
F
C
HL
plugged LL
C A
HL A
LL
A
B B B
D
E
F F
F
C C
HL HL
LL LL
C
HL A A
LL
B B B
E
D
E 6.25
(158)
D F
6.25
(158) F plugged
E
F
6.25 F plugged
(158) C
F HL
LL
F
C
HL
plugged LL
C A
HL A
LL
A
B B B
6.1 Series 75
IMPORTANT:
When ordering, please specify:
A. Model and serial numbers or control.
B. Name and/or number of replacement assembly.
Many Model 75 controls are specially tailored to meet customer specifications
and, therefore, may contain special parts. When ordering, always provide serial
number of control.
1
4 5 6.2.1 Parts Identification
3
Item Description
1 Housing cover
2
2 Housing base
3 Switch mechanism
4 Jam nuts
7 6 5 Lock washer
8 6 Attraction sleeve
7 Enclosing tube
9 8 E-tube gasket
9 Chamber assembly
IMPORTANT:
When ordering, please specify:
A. Model and serial numbers or control.
B. Name and/or number of replacement assembly.
Many Model 75 controls are specially tailored to meet customer specifications
and, therefore, may contain special parts. When ordering, always provide serial
number of control.
3 10
1
4 6.3.1 Parts Identification
8 Item Description
2
1 Housing cover
5
2 Housing base
6
9
3 Switch mechanism
4 Jam nuts
5 Upper attraction sleeve
6 Lower attraction sleeve
11 7 Spacer washer (not shown)
8 Retaining ring
9 E-tube gasket
10 Enclosing tube
11 Chamber assembly
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
1 Carbon steel chamber, 316 stainless steel float, 400 stainless steel trim
2 Carbon steel chamber, 316 stainless steel float, 316 stainless steel trim
3 304 Stainless steel chamber, 316 stainless steel float, 316 stainless steel trim
4 316 Stainless steel chamber, 316 stainless steel float, 316 stainless steel trim
Process
Material of Construction Code 1 Material of Construction Codes 2
except Models S75, V75 & Z75 and all Models S75, V75 & Z75
Switch Temperature Set
Range Contacts TYPE 4X/7/9 Aluminum Enclosure
Description Points
F (C) ATEX ATEX
Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1
Ex II 2 G EEx Ex II 2 G EEx
Groups C&D Group B Groups C&D Group B
d IIC T6 d IIC T6
1 BKA BKJ BCC BKB BKK BC9
SPDT 2 BLA BLJ BDC BLB BLK BD9
Series B -40 to +250
3 BMA BMJ BEC BMB BMK BE9
Snap Switch (-40 to +121)
1 BNA BNJ BFC BNB BNK BF9
DPDT
2 BOA BOJ BGC BOB BOK BG9
1 CKA CKJ CCC CKB CKK CC9
SPDT 2 CLA CLJ CDC CLB CLK CD9
Series C -40 to +450
3 CMA CMJ CEC CMB CMK CE9
Snap Switch (-40 to +232)
1 CNA CNJ CFC CNB CNK CF9
DPDT
2 COA COJ CGC COB COK CG9
1 DKB DKK DC9 DKB DKK DC9
SPDT 2 DLB DLK DD9 DLB DLK DD9
Series D DC Current -40 to +250
3 DMB DMK DE9 DMB DMK DE9
Snap Switch (-40 to +121)
1 DNB DNK DF9 DNB DNK DF9
DPDT
2 DOB DOK DG9 DOB DOK DG9
1 FKA FKJ FCC FKB FKK FC9
Series F SPDT
-50 to +750 2 FLA FLJ FDC FLB FLK FD9
Hermetically Sealed
(-46 to +399) 1 FNA FNJ FFC FNB FNK FF9
Snap Switch DPDT
2 FOA FOJ FGC FOB FOK FG9
Series HS 1 HMJ HMK HMJ HMK
-50 to +550
SPDT
Hermetically Sealed 2 HMN HMP HMN HMP
N/A N/A
5-amp Snap Switch (-46 to +288) 1 HMS HMT HMS HMT
with Wiring Leads DPDT
2 HMY HMZ HMY HMZ
Series HS
-50 to +550
SPDT 1 HM3 HM4 HA9 HM3 HM4 HA9
Hermetically Sealed
5-amp Snap Switch (-46 to +288)
with Terminal Block DPDT 1 HM7 HM8 HB9 HM7 HM8 HB9
1 RKB RKK RC9 RKB RKK RC9
Series R SPDT
-40 to +750 2 RLB RLK RD9 RLB RLK RD9
High Temperature
(-40 to +399) 1 RNB RNK RF9 RNB RNK RF9
Snap Switch DPDT
2 ROB ROK RG9 ROB ROK RG9
1 8KA 8KJ 8CC 8KB 8KK 8C9
Series 8 SPDT 2 8LA 8LJ 8DC 8LB 8LK 8D9
-50 to +750
Hermetically Sealed 3 8MA 8MJ 8EC 8MB 8MK 8E9
(-46 to +399)
Snap Switch 1 8NA 8NJ 8FC 8NB 8NK 8F9
DPDT
2 8OA 8OJ 8GC 8OB 8OK 8G9
1 9KA 9KJ 9CC 9KB 9KK 9C9
Series 9 SPDT 2 9LA 9LJ 9DC 9LB 9LK 9D9
High Temperature -50 to +750
3 9MA 9MJ 9EC 9MB 9MK 9E9
Hermetically Sealed (-46 to +399)
Snap Switch 1 9NA 9NJ 9FC 9NB 9NK 9F9
DPDT
2 9OA 9OJ 9GC 9OB 9OK 9G9
Process CS/Aluminum Cast Iron CS/Aluminum Cast Iron
Switch Temp. Range Contacts Set
Description Points NEMA 4X Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 1
F (C) NEMA 4X
Groups C&D Group B Groups C&D Group B
1 R1M RKM RKW R1M RKM RKW
Series R SPDT
-40 to +1000 2 R3M RLM RLW R3M RLM RLW
High Temperature
(-40 to +538) 1 RDM RNM RNW RDM RNM RNW
Snap Switch DPDT
2 REM ROM ROW REM ROM ROW
1 9AD 9KD 9KV 9AM 9KM 9KW
Series 9 SPDT 2 9BD 9LD 9LV 9BM 9LM 9LW
High Temperature -50 to +1000
3 9CD 9MD 9MV 9CM 9MM 9MW
Hermetically Sealed (-46 to +538)
Snap Switch 1 9DD 9ND 9NV 9DM 9NM 9NW
DPDT
2 9ED 9OD 9OV 9EM 9OM 9OW
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BULLETIN: 46-620.18
EFFECTIVE: January 2015
CSA logotype is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association SUPERSEDES: March 2014