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Leve Ac displacer type
level switches, Model SL-400-G are top mounted
and use impervious graphite displacers in the
control of liquid level under conditions of
turbulence or agitation. Wide adjustable differentials
on three mercury type switching stations are
obtained by setting position of displacers along
stainless steel cable.
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Model
SL-400 LevelAc level switches use
"heavier-than-liquid" displacers
which sink below the surface of the
liquid under control. Spring suspension
balances the normal displacer weight,
and as the liquid level rises around
the displacer, it is buoyed up by
a force equal to the weight of the
liquid displaced. The apparent weight
loss allows the spring to move the
internal armature into the externally
mounted switch's magnetic field to
produce switch operation.
Mercury Switching Station -
A glass capsule
containing the mercury and switch
contacts is mounted on a pivoted arm.
A magnetic armature moves up and down
inside a non-magnetic sealing tube
following movement of the float caused
by changing liquid level in the float
chamber. As the armature enters the
field of the Alnico V magnet mounted
on the opposite end of the pivoted
arm, magnetic attraction causes the
magnet to approach the sealing tube
and tilt the mercury capsule to make
or break an electrical circuit. |
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Specifications
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Mounting |
Top
mounted (See table 1 ,
MODEL NUMBERING) |
Screwed Connection
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3"
- 8 NPT |
Mounting Flanges
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See
Model Numbering, Table-5
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| Size |
3", 4" standard |
| Material: |
Steel
- 150 lb. and 300 lb.
ANSI
Cast Iron - 125 lb. and
250 lb. ANSI
Type 304 and 316 Stainless
Steel - 150 lb. ANSI
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Note:
Other
flange sizes, ratings
and materials available
on order.
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Displacers |
Four
, Impervious Graphite
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Cable |
316
Stainless Steel, 10 ft |
Clamps |
316
Stainless Steel standard. |
Magnetic Armature |
430-F
corrosion resistant steel.
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Support Spring |
Stainless
Steel |
Support Spring Housing
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Brass
is standard, Stainless
Steel is available See
table for Model Numbering |
Spring Retainer |
Stainless
Steel is standard. |
Snap Ring |
Stainless
Steel only. |
Specific Gravity Ranges |
0.7
to 1.25 |
Temperatures
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300°
F
(Ambient
around displacers and
around switch housing)
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NOTE:
Since specific gravity
and temperature affect
calibration, these values
must be specified on order.
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Pressure |
Brass
Bias Spring Housing :
Vacuum to 300 psi @ 300°F
316 Stainless Steel Bias
Spring Housing: 1000 psi
@ 100° F ; 800 psi
@ 300 ° F.
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Differential |
Adjustable
Variable within cable
length, 10 ft. standard.
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Switch
Housing :
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Explosion-proof |
Heavy
cast aluminum base and
cover. With drain; NEMA
7A, B, C, D; 8C, D; 9E,
F, G; 10; 12; 13.
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Vapor-proof |
Similar
to Explosion-proof
except with "O"
ring seal at base and
no drain, NEMA 5; 7C,
D; 9E, F, G; 10; 12; 13.
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NOTE
- Explosion-proof
and Vapor-proof housings
are U/L and CSA Approved
as float-operated motor
control unit for use in
hazardous locations.
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Switch
Stations :
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Number: |
Three |
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Type: |
Mercury
only, each equipped with
one only SPDT mercury
switch.
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Switch
Characterstics:
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Mercury Switch |
Hermetically
sealed. SPDT mercury capsule
switches are standard.
Anti-vibration mercury
capsules are optional/ |
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| RATINGS |
| Volts |
AC |
DC |
| Amps* |
H.P. |
Pilot
Duty |
Amps* |
H.P. |
| 120 |
13 |
1/2 |
345
VA |
10 |
1/2 |
| 240 |
6.5 |
1 |
345
VA |
5 |
1/2 |
| 400 |
3 |
1 |
345
VA |
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* Anti-vibration switch
rating
4 amp @ 120
VAC; 3amp @ 240 VAC
4 amp @ 120
VDC; 3amp @ 240 VDC
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Internal Wiring |
20
gauge copper (105 strands
of No. 40 wire for extreme
flexbility) insulated
with silicone rubber.
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Terminal Board |
Bakelite
barrier terminal strip.
Terminal position marked.
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Switch Frame |
Pivot
arms and wiring shields
are heavy gauge brass.
For maximum corrosion
resistance, frame may
be zinc plated on special
order.
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Magnet |
Alnico-V,
stabilized. |
Pivots |
Low
friction "dog"
type. Stainless steel
pivot screws.
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