Industrial Pressure Switches

Types XML and XMLEGeneral Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Type XML Type XML is an electromechanical pressure and vacuum switch which meets IEC and CENELEC standards as well as UL, CSA and CE. Adjustable differential (XMLB) and xed differential (XMLA) Range listed is on increasing pressure External pressure setting window available 1 NO - 1 NC snap acting contact standard (2 NO - 2 NC Available) Temperature range: -13 F to +158 F (-25 C to 70 C) Enclosure Rating: IP65 with plug-in connector, IP66 with terminal connections Operating Rate: up to 120 operations per minute for diaphragm and 60 per minute for piston Media connection: 1/4" NPT Conduit connection: 1/2" NPT Repeat accuracy: < 2%

Type XMLA

Type XMLE Type XMLE pressure switches and analog pressure sensors use ceramic technology measuring load cells. The XMLE pressure switch incorporates a solid state NPN or PNP N/C output. Two potentiometers allow for adjusting the setting of the rising pressure (PH) and falling pressure (PB) switching points. The XMLE analog pressure sensor provides a 4-20 mA output proportional to the measuring range. A digital display unit can be directly plugged in between the male and female DIN connectors. The display may be adjusted to enable reading from any direction (360 orientation both vertically and horizontally). The XMLE meets CE, IEC, CENELEC, and UL standards and has the following features:
Type XMLE

Adjustable differential Range listed is on increasing pressure Temperature range: +5 F to +176 F (-15 C to 80 C) Enclosure Rating: IP65 conforming to IEC529 Operating Rate: up to 50 operations per minute Conduit connection: DIN43650A or M12 Fluid connections 1/4" NPT male

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
The XML pressure and vacuum switches control or regulate the pressure or vacuum in hydraulic or pneumatic systems. They transform the pressure change into an electrical signal which, when a preset pressure or vacuum level is reached, changes the state of an output contact. Type XML switches with standard electrical contacts are designed for control of contactors, relays, power valves, PLC inputs, and other electrical control devices. Terminology Operating Range The difference between the minimum low point (PB) and the maximum high point (PH) setting values. Size Pressure Switches and Vacuum-Pressure Switches (Vacu-Pressure Switches) - Maximum value of the operating range. Vacuum Switches - Minimum value of the operating range. Switching Point on Rising Pressure (PH) Pressure Switches - The upper pressure setting at which the pressure switch will actuate the contacts on rising pressure. Vacuum Switches - The lower vacuum setting at which the vacuum switch will reset the contacts on rising pressure. Switching Point on Falling Pressure (PB) The pressure at which the switch output changes state on falling pressure. Fixed Differential (Type XMLA) - The lower point (PB) is not adjustable and is entirely dependent on the high point setting (PH) and the natural differential of the switch. Adjustable Differential (Type XMLB) - The adjustable differential enables the independent setting of the lower point (PB). Differential The difference between the switching point on rising pressure (PH) and the switching point on falling pressure (PB). Accuracy (switches with setting scale) The tolerance between the point at which the switch actuates its contacts and the value indicated on the setting scale. Where very high setting accuracy is required, it is recommended to use separate measuring equipment, such as a pressure gauge. +

Setting point

Repeat Accuracy (R) The tolerance between two consecutive switching operations; usually expressed as a percent of the set value.
R

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Drift (F) The tolerance of the switching point throughout the entire service life of the switch.
F

Accidental Overpressure The illustration depicts an accidental pressure surge of a very short duration (a few milliseconds). If accidental overpressures occur and their duration is less than 50 milliseconds, the pressure damping device incorporated in the XML switches (sizes 10 bar and greater) will diminish the effect.

bar 300 200

bar 100

50 100 0 0 50 100 150 ms 0 0 50 100 150 ms Example 2: with destructive pressure level and destructive pressure oscillations. without damping device with damping device

Example 1: with destructive pressure level.

Maximum Permissible Pressure per Cycle The pressure which the switch can withstand, without detrimental effect, in each cycle throughout the service life of the switch. The minimum value is at least equal to 1.25 times the switch size. Maximum Permissible Occasional Surge Pressure The permissible occasional surge pressure is al least 2.25 times the switch size. Destruction Pressure The maximum guaranteed pressure the switch will withstand before its destruction (bursting, rupturing, component failure). This value is at least equal to 4.5 times the switch size.

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Detection of a Single Threshold as a Pressure Switch The type XMLA switch is used for detection of a single threshold (xed differential), having a single adjustable setting point (PH).

Pressure PH PB Fixed Differential Adjustable value Non-adjustable value PH = High point PB = Low point Contact state

1
13 11 13 14

2
11

2 1 2

Time

14

12

Regulation between Two Thresholds as a Pressure Switch The type XMLB switch is used for regulation between two thresholds (adjustable differential). It has both a high setting (PH) and a low point setting (PB). Both points can be independently adjusted.

Pressure PH Adjustable Differential PB Adjustable value PH = High point PB = Low point

Contact state

2 1 2

Time
13

1
11 13 14

2
11 12

14

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Detection of a Single Threshold as a Vacuum Switch The type XMLA switch is used for detection of a single threshold (xed differential), having a single adjustable setting point (PH).

Time Adjustable value Non-adjustable value PH = High point PB = Low point PH PB Fixed Differential Contact state

1
Vacuum

2 1 2

1
13 11 13 14

2
11 12

14

Regulation between Two Thresholds as a Vacuum Switch The type XMLB switch is used for regulation between two thresholds (adjustable differential). It has both a high setting (PH) and a low point setting (PB). Both points can be independently adjusted.

Time Adjustable value PH = High point PB = Low point PH Adjustable Differential

1
Vacuum

2 1 2

PB

Contact state

12

1
13 11 13 14

2
11 12

14

12

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Selection of Switch After establishing the type of switch required for the application (single threshold detection or regulation between two thresholds), the nal selection will depend on the following criteria: the differential the maximum pressure permissible per cycle the repeat accuracy, precision, and drift The following is an example of a xed differential pressure switch with detection of a single threshold. The principle criterion is a minimum differential.
Example: for a selected high point (PH) of 7 bar 10 bar 7 6.5 7 0.6 XMLA010 Differential = 0.5 bar 1 XMLA020 Differential = 1 bar 6 20 bar 35 bar

7 1.5

XMLA035 Differential = 2 bar

Select an XMLA010 (the lowest differential)

The following is an example of a xed differential pressure switch with detection of a single threshold. The principle criterion is tolerance to high overpressure.
Example: for a selected high point (PH) of 12 bar 45 bar 25 20 12 12 1 1.5 XMLA020 Permissable occasional surge pressure = 45 bar XMLA035 Permissable occasional surge pressure = 80 bar 45 35 80 bar

Select an XMLA035 (the highest surge pressure permissable)

Example: The following is an example of a xed differential pressure switch with detection of a single threshold. The principle criterion is repeat accuracy, precision, and minimum drift.
Example: for a selected high point (PH) of 18 bar 20 bar 35 bar 18 18

As a general rule, working at the upper or lower limits of the operating range should be avoided.

1 XMLA020 Adjustable, 1 to 20 bar Select an XMLA035

1.5 XMLA035 Adjustable, 1.5 to 35 bar

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Operating Curves for Detection of a Single Threshold (Fixed Differential)
Rising pressure

Adjustment range

+
Max.
Adjustment range of high point (PH)

Defined by the difference between the minimum low point (PB) and the maximum high point (PH) setting values. For a high set point (PH), the lower point (PB) is fixed and cannot be adjusted. For a low set point (PB), the higher point (PH) is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

Min.

0 0

Adjustment range of low point (PB)

Falling pressure The upper pressure setting at which the pressure or vacuum switch will actuate the contacts on rising pressure. Adjustable throughout the range on rising pressure.

Rising pressure

+
Switching point on rising pressure (PH)
PH

0 0 Rising pressure Falling pressure The pressure at which the switch output changes state on falling pressure. Switches with fixed differential (type XMLA). The lower point (PB) is not adjustable and is entirely dependent on the high point (PH) setting and the natural differential of the switch.

Switching point on falling pressure (PB)

+
PH

PB

0 0 Rising pressure

PB Falling pressure
PH - PB = natural differential The difference between the switching point on rising pressure (PH) and the switching point on falling pressure.

Differential

+
PH

}
PB

PH - PB

This point is not adjustable and therefore, the value of the differential is fixed. It is the natural differential of the switch (contact differential, friction, etc.)

0 0 Rising pressure

PB Falling pressure

Example:

bar 60

PH 40

Consider a switching point on rising pressure (PH) of 40 bar (set value at which the contact will change state on rising pressure). It can be seen that the switching point on falling pressure (PB) is 28 bar (fixed value at which the contact will return to its original state).

20

Conclusion: The differential will be 40 - 28 = 12 bar

0 0 3 20 28 40 60 bar Falling pressure

PB

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Operating Curves for Regulation Between Two Thresholds (Adjustable Differential)
Rising pressure

Adjustment range

+
Max.
Adjustment range of high point (PH)

Defined by the difference between the minimum low point (PB) and the maximum high point (PH) setting values.

Min.

0 0

Adjustment range of low point (PB)

Falling pressure The upper pressure setting at which the pressure or vacuum switch will actuate the contacts on rising pressure. Adjustable throughout the range on rising pressure.

Rising pressure

+
Switching point on rising pressure (PH)
PH

0 0 Rising pressure Falling pressure The pressure at which the switch output changes state on falling pressure.

Switching point on falling pressure (PB)

+
PH

PB' PB

Switches with adjustable differential (type XMLB). The adjustable differential enables the independent setting of the lower point (PB).

0 0

PB

PB'

Rising pressure

Falling pressure Low point < High point PH - PB = maximum differential PH - PB' = minimum differential

Differential

+
PH

PB' PB

PH - PB PH - PB'

The difference between the switching point on rising pressure (PH) and the switching point on falling pressure. Note: The low point can be set at any value between PB and PB'.

0 0

PB

PB'

Falling pressure

Rising pressure

Example:

bar 30

1 2

PH 20

10

1 - Maximum differential 2 - Minimum differential

0 0 4.5 10 17 20 30 bar

PB

PB'

Consider a switching point on rising pressure (PH) of 20 bar (set value at which the contact will change state on rising pressure). It can be seen that the switching pointon falling pressure (PB) can be between 4.5 and 17 bar, inclusive (set value at which the contact will return to its original state). Conclusion: Max. differential will be 20 - 4.5 = 15.5 bar Min. differential will be 20 - 17 = 3 bar

Falling pressure

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Type XMLApplication and General Information
Component Materials in Contact with the Fluid
Component materials in contact with the uid Pressure or Vacuum Switch
XMLM01V, XMLM02V XMLM01T, XMLM02T XMLM03R XMLM03S XMLM03P XMLM05A XMLM05B XMLM05C XMLM05P XMLL35R XMLL35S XMLL35P XML001R XML001S XML002A XML002B XML002C XMLA004A XMLA004B XMLA004C XMLA004P XMLB004A XMLB004B XMLB004C XMLB004P XML010A XML010B XML010C XML010P XML020A, XML035A XML020B, XML035B XML020C, XML035C XML020P, XML035P XML070D, XML160D XML070E, XML160E XML070N, XML160N XML300D XML300E XML300N XML500D XML500E XML500N

Zinc Alloy

Stainless Steel

Brass

Steel

Nitrile

PTFE

FPM

Aluminum

Materials in contact with the uid

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Type XMLTechnical Overview
Description
6


       
  
7 4 8 3 1 2 5

    
Operating principle, setting Switches with xed differential (XMLA) Contact actuation point Contact reset point Switches with adjustable differential (XMLB) Contact actuation point Contact reset point
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1. Snap action contact block 2. Adjustment spring for switching point PH (rising pressure) 3. Adjustment spring for differential setting (only applicable to XMLB switches) 4. Contact actuation lever 5. Pressure transducer (diaphragm or piston) which transforms the pressure into an actuating force 6. Adjustment screw (red) for setting switching point PH 7. Adjustment screw (green) for setting differential (only applicable to XMLB switches) 8. Push rod As the uid pressure rises, a force is transmitted through the transducer (diaphragm or piston) 5 which pushes against the spring 2. When this force is strong enough to overcome the spring pressure (as set by compressing it, using adjustment knob 6), lever 4 pivots and operates the electrical contact 1. Actuation of the contact 1 is obtained on a rising pressure at a point relates to the compression of spring 2 (as set by adjustment knob 6). As the uid pressure falls enough for spring 2 to push back on the transducer 5, its associated lever 4 pivots back and resets the contact 1. The reset pressure (non adjustable) will always be lower than the actuation pressure, and the difference between them is the natural differential of the switch (contact block differential travel and friction within the switch). As the uid pressure rises, a force is transmitted through the transducer (diaphragm or piston) 5 which pushes against the spring 2. When this force is strong enough to overcome the spring pressure (adjustable by screw 6), the contact actuation lever 4 rises and the contact trips. Actuation of the contact 1 is thus obtained on a rising pressure which corresponds to a value of pressure related to the compression of spring 2 (as set by adjustment screw 6). As the uid pressure falls enough for spring 2 to push back on the transducer 5, its associated lever 4 descends and engages the push rod 8. The push rod transmits the opposing effort of the differential (reset) spring 3 to the transducer. This opposing effort is set by adjusting the compression of spring 3 (using adjustment screw 7). The differential adjustment is effectively added to the force created by the decreasing pressure, thus helping to prevent the switch resetting. It is only when the combined efforts of spring 3 + the system pressure are nally overcome by spring 2 that the contact 1 will reset (as lever 4 descends). For a pressure switch or vacu-pressure switch, the required trip pressure is set rst (red adjustment screw 6) then the required reset pressure (green adjustment screw 7). For a vacuum switch, the required reset vacuum is set rst (red adjustment screw 6) then the required trip vacuum (green adjustment screw 7).
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Type XMLSpecifications
SPECIFICATIONS

Environment
Products Conforming to standards Machine assemblies IEC 947-5-1, EN 60 947-5-1, VDE 0660-200, UL 508, CSA C22-2 No. 14 IEC 204-1, EN 60 204-1, NF C 79-130 CSA B300 - R300, UL B300 - R300 Listed. (BV, GL, RINA, LROS pending) Standard version TC. Special version TH Operation: -25 C to +70 C. Storage: -40 C to +70 C Hydraulic oils, air, fresh water, sea water (0 C to +160 C), depending on model Steam, corrosive uids, viscous products (0 C to +160 C), depending on model Case: zinc alloy Component materials in contact with uid: see page 29. All positions 4 gn (30 - 500 Hz) to IEC 68-2-6 except XMLiL35iiiii, XMLi001iiiii and XMLBM03iiiii: 2 gn 50 gn conforming to IEC 68-2-27 except XMLiL35iiiii, XMLi001iiiii and XMLBM03iiiii: 30 gn Class I conforming to IEC 1140, IEC 536 and NF C 20-030 Screw terminal models: IP 66 conforming to IEC 529 Connector models: IP 65 conforming to IEC 529 Operating cycle/ min. Piston version switches: 60 (for temperatures > 0 C) Diaphragm version switches: 120 (for temperatures > 0 C) < 2% Either 1/4" BSP female, G 1/4" or 1/4" NPTF (please consult your Regional Sales Ofce) - Screw terminal models: Either tapped for No. 13 (DIN Pg 13.5) cable gland, tapped M20 or tapped 1/2" NPT (consult your regional Sales Ofce) - Connector models: Either type DIN 43650A or M12 connector (please consult your Sales Ofce)

Product certications Protective treatment Ambient air temperature Fluids or products controlled Materials Operating position Vibration resistance Shock resistance Electric shock protection Degree of protection

Operating rate Repeat accuracy Fluid connections Electrical connections

Contact block characteristics

Rated operational characteristics c AC-15: B300 (Ue = 240 V, Ie = 1.5 A - Ue = 120 V, Ie = 3 A) a DC-13: R300 (Ue = 250 V, Ie = 0.1 A) conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Appendix A, EN 60 947-5-1 Ui = 500 V degree of pollution 3 conforming to IEC 947-1 and VDE 0110, group C conforming to NF C 20-040 Ui = 300 V conforming to UL 508, CSA C22-2 No. 14 U imp = 6 kV conforming to IEC 947-1, IEC 664 1 C/O single-pole (4 terminal) snap action contact. Silver contacts m < 25 conforming to NF C 93-050 method A or IEC 255-7 category 3 Conforming to CENELEC EN 50013 10 A cartridge fuse type gG (gl) Screw clamp terminals. Clamping capacity, min.: 1 x 0.2 mm 2, max.: 2 x 2.5 mm2 AC supply at 50/60 Hz Inductive circuit Ith = 10 A Millions of operating cycles 7 5 4 3 2 1 0.5 220 V 127 V lth DC supply Power broken in W for 1 million operating cycles Voltage V 24 48 29 120 26

Rated insulation voltage Rated impulse withstand voltage Contact operation Resistance across terminals Terminal referencing Short-circuit protection Cabling Electrical durability conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Appendix C Utilization categories AC-15 and DC-13 Operating rate: 3600 operating cycles per hour Load factor: 0.5

W 31 48 V

0.2 0.1 0.3 0.5 1 2 5 10 20

Current in A

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Type XMLDimensions

XMLL35, XML001
4.33 110

(2)

0.67 17

2.22 56.5

(1) 2.24 57 (1) Fluid entry, 1/4" NPT (2) Electrical connections entry, tapped for 13 mm cable gland

0.26 6.5 0.43 11 1.77 45 0.43 11

XMLBM03
1.57 40 (3)

6.38 162 (2) 5.71 145 5.2 0.39 10 (4) (1) 6.12 155.5 3.17 80.5 0.79 20 0.79 20 (1) Fluid entry, 1/4" NPT female (2) Electrical connections entry, tapped for 13 mm cable gland (3) 2 elongated holes 0.4 x 0.2 in ( 10.2 x 5.2 mm) (4) 1 elongated hole 0.6 x 0.2 in ( 15.2 x 5.2 mm)
Dual Dimensions inches mm

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2.20 56

2.56 65

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Type XMLDimensions
XMLBL35P
4.33 110

(2)

3.41 86.5

(1)

2.17 55

1.97 50

(1) Fluid entry, 1 1/4" NPT female (2) Electrical connections entry, tapped for 13 mm cable gland

XMLBM05P, XMLA004P, XML010P, XML020P, XML035P

1.38 35

(2) 2.13 54

0.98 1.97 25 2.99 50 76 (1) Fluid entry, 1 1/4" NPT female (2) Electrical connections entry, tapped for 13 mm cable gland
Dual Dimensions inches mm

(1)

5.12 130

1.46 37

0.2 5

2x0.2 2x5.2

6.89 175

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Type XMLASelection
The Type XMLA is a single pole, xed differential pressure or vacuum switch. It is specied by selecting the range, actuator, setting scale, connector, and output.
Class
XML

Type
A

Range
010

Actuator
A

Setting Scale
2

Connector
S

Output
1

Threads
3

In this example, a Type XMLA switch is specied with a range of 8.7 to 145 psi, a diaphragm rated for oil/water/air at 70 C (non-corrosive), a setting scale, without a connector, and contacts for the output. The following tables detail the information required to properly select a Type XMLA pressure or vacuum switch for the desired application.
Type XMLA terminal connection with setting scale

Range (on increasing pressure)

Range
-4.06 to -14.5 psi 0.435 to 14.5 psi 2.17 to 36.25 psi 5.8 to 58 psi 8.7 to 145 psi 10.2 to 290 psi 21.75 to 507.5 psi 72.5 to 1015 psi 145 to 2320 psi 290 to 4350 psi

Setting Scale
Code
M01 001 002 004 010 020 035 070 160 300 500

Description
Without setting scale With setting scale

Code
1 2

Connector
Description
D12 micro connector Square Without connector

Code
D C S

Type XMLA DIN connector with setting scale

435 to 7250 psi

Actuator
Pressure Range Switch Code Type Fluids Controlled
Hydraulic oils, fresh water, sea water, air, up to 70 C M01 Hydraulic oils, fresh water, sea water, air, corrosive uids, up to 160 C Hydraulic oils, air, up to 160 C

Output
Actuator Code
V

Description
Contacts

Code
1

T R

Threads
Description
1/4" NPT

Code
3

Type XMLA terminal connection without setting scale

001 Diaphragm 002 004 010 020 035 004 010 020 035 070 160 300 500

Fresh water, sea water, corrosive uids, up to 160 C Hydraulic oils, fresh water, sea water, air, up to 70 C Hydraulic oils, fresh water, sea water, air, up to 160 C Corrosive uids, up to 160 C Viscous products, up to 70 C Hydraulic oils, up to 160 C Fresh water, sea water, up to 160 C Corrosive uids, air, up to 160 C

S A B C

File

E164865 CCN

NKPZ

File
D E N

LR 44087 Class 3211 03

Piston

Type XMLA DIN connector without setting scale

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Type XMLASelection

Additional Specications for Type XMLA Pressure and Vacuum Switches

Differential Type At low setting (psi)
3.48 0.72 0.29 0.14 1.88 0.43 5.07 0.43 7.25 0.72 5.8 1.45 18.12 3.62 43.5 11.6 79.75 14.5 239.25 43.5 290 87

Maximum permissible pressure Per cycle (psi)

72.5 18.12 72.5 72.5 181.25 362.5 652.5 1305 2900 5437.5 9062.5

At high setting (psi)

3.48 0.72 0.58 0.14 1.88 0.43 5.07 0.43 7.25 0.72 14.5 1.45 18.12 3.62 108.75 11.6 261 43.5 507.5 87 652.5 145

Occasional surge (psi)

130.5 32.62 130.5 130.5 326.25 652.5 1160 2320 5220 9787.5 16312.5

Destruction pressure (psi)

261 65.25 261 261 652.5 1305 2320 4640 10440 19575 32625

Mechanical life (operating cycles)

3 x 106 4 x 106 8 x 106 8 x 106 5 x 106 5 x 106 5 x 106 6 x 106 6 x 106 3 x 106 3 x 106

XMLAM01 XMLA001 XMLA002 XMLA004 XMLA010 XMLA020 XMLA035 XMLA070 XMLA160 XMLA300 XMLA500

Add to PB to give PH Subtract from PH to give PB

Connections Terminal model

13 14

Switch connector pin view Connector model

12

11

1 1 3 2 2 3

11 and 13 12 14

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