Product Description
Open or Closed Narrow Angle (Pump Up or Pump Down) Control Float Switch - 120/240V AC 3-Wire Bare Leads 5 Amp
Ensure precise control and reliability with the Open or Closed Narrow Angle Control Float Switch. Engineered for versatility, this switch can be configured for either pump up (normally closed) or pump down (normally open) applications, making it an essential component for any control system. With its robust design and wide temperature range, it provides dependable performance in various environments.
Key Features: Adaptability and Durability
Versatile Applications: Ideal for high or low water alarm panels and low amperage pump control circuits, offering flexibility across multiple uses.
Temperature Resilience: Operates effectively in environments with temperatures up to 140°F, ensuring consistent performance.
Stainless Steel Clamp: Includes a clamp for securing the float switch cable to the pump discharge pipe, providing stability and accurate operation. An optional cable weight is available for alternate installation needs.
Configuration Flexibility: Can be wired as Normally Open (contacts open while hanging down and close on rising liquid level) for high-level alarms or tank emptying, or as Normally Closed (contacts closed while hanging down and open on rising liquid level) for low-level alarms and tank filling applications.
Narrow Angle Switching Differential: Features a 20° total switching differential, ensuring precise control for your applications.
How to Wire
Normally Open (Pump Down): Connect using the black and white wires.
Normally Closed (Pump Up): Connect using the red and white wires.
Wire Functions:
White Wire: Common
Red Wire: Normally Closed
Black Wire: Normally Open
Ensure Accurate System Operation
The Pump Control Switch is meticulously designed to meet the demands of precise control applications. It offers customizable configurations to suit both high-level and low-level alarm systems and pump control circuits. Whether deployed in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, this control switch guarantees accurate and reliable operation tailored to your specific needs.
Specifications
Primary Voltage
120/240V AC
Amperage
5 Amps
Float Housing Material
Polypropylene
Float Housing Size
2.6 inches (diameter) x 4.8 inches (length)
Cable Type
SJOOW (UL/CSA), 18 gauge, 2-conductor - flexible and oil resistant
Connection Types
Bare Lead (120/240 VAC)
Operating Temperature
0 - 140°F
Switching Differential
20° total (narrow angle)
Switch Configuration
Single Pole, Single Throw (Pump Up, or Pump Down; Single Pole, Double Throw
Mounting Method
Pipe Clamp, Stainless Steel
Certifications
CSA (US and Canada)
Detailed Construction Features
Polypropylene Housing: Designed for temperatures up to 140°F, resistant to harsh chemicals, and withstands high impact. The ridgeless housing design creates optimum operation of the control float switch and prevents materials from adhering to the housing.
Cable Type: SJOOW (UL/CSA), 18 gauge, 2-conductor, flexible, and water/oil resistant. Available only in 120/240VAC bare lead models.
Internal Wiring: Solder dipped wiring with an epoxy filled chamber for moisture seal technology and protection from water intrusion.
Ball: Located inside the float housing and used to actuate the microswitch.
Microswitch: Activated by the ball inside the float housing causing the contacts to open or close.
Actuator Arm: As the float tilts above/below horizontal, the ball inside the housing will activate or deactivate the actuator arm causing the microswitch to turn on/off.
Switching Differential: Narrow angle (20°) switching differential. Two optional collars are included to create the switching differentials.
Innovative Mechanical Design: Using mechanically activated snap action contacts eliminates the hazardous mercury for an environmentally safe product.
Omni-Directional: Not sensitive to either rotation or turbulence. The float switch will operate at the designed angle regardless of the direction of the tilt.
