Flanged External Cage Liquid Level Switches

DESCRIPTION
External cage type level switches are completely selfcontained units designed for side mounting to a tank or vessel with threaded or flanged pipe connections. In hundreds of industrial applications throughout the petroleum refining, petro-chemical production and power generation markets, these switches have thoroughly demonstrated their worth for years.

FEATURES
Carbon steel float chamber. Easy inspection of float chamber through removable head. Stainless steel float and trim. Service pressures up to 900 psig (62 Bar). Process temperatures up to +750 F (+399 C). Specific gravity ratings as low as 0.34. Available switch styles including mercury, dry contact, hermetically sealed and pneumatic. Operating level differentials fully field adjustable. Single or multiple switch mechanisms available. Available switch enclosures include: NEMA 1 carbon steel for pneumatics Accumulators NEMA 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1 Groups C & D aluminum NEMA 4X/7/9, Class I, Div. 1, Group B, aluminum 1", 112", or 2" tank connections available in either NPT, socket weld, flanged side/side or flanged side/bottom construction. Receivers Flare pots Scrubbers Flash tanks Knockout drums Storage tanks Separators

APPLICATIONS

OPTIONS
Interface calibration Extreme temperature modifications Customized installation dimensions Special exterior surface preparation and finish Special tank connections Special actuation levels Code compliance construction CENELEC approved cast iron housings.

TECHNOLOGY
A permanent magnet (1) is attached to a pivoted switch actuator (2). As the float/ displacer (3) rises following the liquid level, it raises the attraction sleeve (4) into the field of the magnet, which then snaps against the non-magnetic enclosing tube (5), actuating the switch. The enclosing tube provides a static pressure boundary between the switch mechanism and the process. On a falling level, an inconel spring retracts the magnet, deactivating the switch.

2 5 4 3

Pivot Return Spring

1

Process Liquid Process Liquid Rising Level Falling Level

AGENCY
Agency

APPROVALS
Approved Model Area Classification

FM

All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X/7/9 All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B

Non-Hazardous NEMA 4X Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G Non-Hazardous CSA TYPE 4X Class I, Div 2, Groups B, C & D Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G EEx d IIC T6

CSA

All with a Series B, C or D electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as CSA TYPE 4X All with a Series A, F, HS, H1, 2 or 3 electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as CSA TYPE 4X All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X/7/9 All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B

CENELEC

All with an electric switch mechanism and a CENELEC housing

SAA

All with a Series A, B, C, D, E, HS or H1 electric switch mechanism and a housing listed as NEMA 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B

Ex d IIC T6 IP65

SPECIFICATIONS
SWITCH MECHANISMS AND ENCLOSURES

SERIES A & E MERCURY SWITCHES Quick visual inspection of contact conditions Series A are heavy duty units with high load carrying capability Series E are designed to provide greater vibration resistance Process temperatures to +550 F (+288 C)

SERIES 2 & 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE MERCURY SWITCHES Quick visual inspection of contact conditions Series 3 are heavy duty units with high load carrying capability Series 2 are designed to provide greater vibration resistance Process temperatures to +750 F (+399 C)

SERIES B, C & D DRY CONTACT SWITCHES Dry contact for applications where mercury must be avoided Designs for AC and DC current applications Process temperatures to +450 F (+232 C)

SERIES F, HS & H1 HERMETICALLY SEALED SWITCHES Ideal for use in salt and other corrosive atmospheres Series HS and H1 are positively pressurized capsules for entire mechanism and contacts Process temperatures to +750 F (+399 C)

SERIES J & K PNEUMATIC SWITCHES Suited for applications where electrical power is not available Bleed and non-bleed designs Process temperatures to +400 F (+204 C) BASIC ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Voltage 120 Vac 240 Vac 24 Vdc 120 Vdc 240 Vdc Switch Series and Non-Inductive Ampere Rating A 13.00 6.50 10.00 10.00 5.00 B 15.00 15.00 6.00 0.50 0.25 C 15.00 15.00 10.00 1.00 0.50 D 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 E 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 F 2.50 4.00 0.30 HS 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.50 0.25 H1 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.40 2 3 4.00 13.00 2.00 6.50 10.00 4.00 10.00 2.00 5.00

SWITCH ENCLOSURES NEMA 4X/7/9 aluminum enclosures Designed to meet Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D and Class I, Div. 1 Group B Optional housing heaters and drains available for some enclosures Pneumatic switch mechanisms available with a NEMA 1 enclosure

DIMENSIONAL
INCHES (mm)

SPECIFICATIONS

CHAMBERS WITH 1 INCH CONNECTIONS INCHES

1" Flanged Min. 1" NPT Threaded Sp. & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Gr. A B C A B C C29 D30 J30 L30 M30 B60 C60 .76 9.94 3.02 .65 9.19 3.27 .48 .40 10.19 4.33 .34 .68 9.81 3.80 .55 1" Flanged Side/Side A B C

MILLIMETERS
1" Flanged Actuating 1" NPT Threaded & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Levels HL LL A 252 233 258 B 76 83 109 C 342 323 371 A 325 306 331 B 149 155 182 C 417 397 444 1" Flanged Side/Side A B C 341 149 433 322 155 412 348 182 462 Actuating Levels HL 74 63 66 82 66 70 72 LL 97 84 84 101 87 87 91

13.50 12.81 5.87 16.44 13.46 5.87 17.06 2.95 3.85 12.75 12.06 6.12 15.63 12.71 6.12 16.25 2.50 3.33 2.61 3.34 14.63 13.06 7.18 17.50 13.71 7.18 18.19 3.24 3.98 2.63 3.43 2.77 3.44 14.25 12.68 6.68 17.12 13.33 6.68 17.75 2.87 3.60

249

96

361

322

169

434

338 169 450

CHAMBERS WITH 112 INCH CONNECTIONS INCHES

Min. NPT Threaded Flanged Sp. & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Gr. A B C A B C C29 D30 J30 L30 M30 B60 C60 .76 9.75 3.44 .65 9.00 3.69 .48 .40 10.00 4.75 .34 .68 9.62 4.22 .55 112" 112" 112" A Flanged Side/Side B C

MILLIMETERS
112" Flanged 112" Flanged Actuating Actuating 112" NPT Threaded & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Side/Side Levels Levels HL LL A 247 228 254 B 87 93 120 C 365 333 382 A 350 331 357 B 174 180 207 C 466 436 485 A B C HL 51 47 50 66 50 37 49 LL 74 68 68 84 70 54 67 367 174 484 348 180 454 374 207 501

14.38 13.81 6.87 18.38 14.46 6.87 19.06 2.02 2.92 13.12 13.06 7.12 17.19 13.71 7.12 17.88 1.87 2.70 1.97 2.70 15.06 14.06 8.18 19.12 14.71 8.18 19.75 2.60 3.34 1.99 2.79 1.46 2.13 14.69 13.68 7.68 18.75 14.33 7.68 19.38 1.93 2.66

244

107

373

347

195

476

363 195 492

CHAMBERS WITH 2 INCH CONNECTIONS INCHES

Min. 2" NPT Threaded 2" Flanged Sp. & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Gr. A B C A B C C29 D30 J30 L30 M30 B60 C60 .76 10.00 3.56 14.44 13.81 .65 8.75 3.81 13.25 13.06 .48 .40 9.74 4.87 15.19 14.06 .34 .68 9.38 4.34 14.81 13.68 .55 2" Flanged Side/Side A B C

MILLIMETERS
2" Flanged Actuating 2" NPT Threaded & Socket Weld Upper Side/Bottom Levels HL LL A 254 222 247 B 90 96 123 C 366 336 385 A 350 31 357 B 174 180 207 C 463 446 495 2" Flanged Side/Side A B C 367 174 481 348 180 463 374 207 511 Actuating Levels HL 52 38 40 56 41 38 50 LL 75 59 59 75 61 55 69

6.87 18.25 14.46 6.87 18.94 2.07 2.97 7.12 17.56 13.71 7.12 18.25 1.50 2.33 1.60 2.33 8.18 19.50 14.71 8.18 20.12 2.23 2.97 1.62 2.42 1.52 2.19 7.68 19.12 14.33 7.68 19.75 1.99 2.72

238

110

376

347

195

485

363 195 501

DIMENSIONAL
INCHES (mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
5.93 3.78

5.93 3.78 8.46 10.12 8.46 10.12

D D
D plugged

D plugged

HL LL HL LL C A C A

Threaded and Socket Weld

Side/Bottom Flanged

5.93 3.78

Conduit Connections D
8.46 10.12

Electrical Switches NEMA 4X/7/9: 1" NPT Group B: 1" NPT Pneumatic Switches 1 NEMA 1: 4" NPT

D plugged

NOTES:
HL LL C A

1. Switch actuating levels (HL & LL) are given for minimum specific gravity conditions. Levels will be lower in the float chamber for higher specific gravities. 2. Standard process connections are a combination of 1" NPT and 1" socket weld coupling. 3. Allow overhead clearance of 10.00 (254) for NEMA 4X/7/9 housing.

Side/Side Flanged

MODEL

NUMBER
Models available for quick shipment, usually within one week after factory receipt of a purchase order, through the Expedite Ship Plan (ESP)

MODEL NUMBER CODE

Model No. C29 D30 J30 L30 M30 B60 C60 Minimum Specific Gravity for Models with Material of Construction Code 1 0.76 0.65 0.48 0.40 0.34 0.68 0.55 2 0.81 0.69 0.51 0.42 0.36 0.71 0.59 100 500 250 400 300 200 900 500 Pressure Rating psig @ F 750 300 150 200 150 See Note 600 300 38 34 17 28 21 14 62 34 Bar @ C 399 21 10 14 10 See Note 41 21

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
1 2 Carbon Steel Chamber, 316 SS Float, 400 Stainless Steel Sleeve Carbon Steel Chamber, 316 SS Float, 316 Stainless Steel Sleeve

TANK CONNECTION TYPE AND SIZE

Connection Type Threaded Socket Weld 150 Flanged Upper Side/Bottom Flanged Side/Side N30 S30 1" B20 B30 300 N40 S40 Connection Size 112" C20 C30 Cage Mounting Flange Rating (lbs.) 600 150 300 600 150 N50 S50 P30 T30 P40 T40 P50 T50 Q30 V30 2" D20 D30 300 Q40 V40 600 Q50 V50

Connection flanges are ASME B16.5 raised face.

PNEUMATIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE

Switch Description Series J Bleed Type Series K Non-Bleed Maximum Supply Pressure psig Bar 100 60 100 40 7 4 7 3 Maximum Process Temperature F C +400 +400 +400 +400 +204 +204 +204 +204 Bleed Orifice Diameter Inches mm .063 .094 1.6 2.3 Models with Material of Construction Code 1 Code 2 NEMA 1 NEMA 1 JDG JEG KOE KOG JDE JEE KOE

Electric switch mechanism and enclosure codes on next page

complete order code for Flanged External Cage Liquid Level Switch

ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE

Max. Process Contacts Set Temp. Points F ( C) 1 SPDT 2 550 3 (288) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 750 3 (399) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 250 3 (121) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 450 3 (232) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 250 3 (121) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 11 550 3 (288) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 750 3 (399) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 750 2 (399) 1 DPDT 2 1 SPDT 2 550 (288) 1 DPDT 2 550 (288) SPDT DPDT 1 1 1 2 All Models with All Models with Material of Construction Code 1 Material of Construction Code 2 NEMA 4X/7/9 Aluminum Enclosure Cl. I Div. 1 Cl. I Div. 1 Cl. I Div. 1 Cl. I Div. 1 Groups C & D Group B Groups C & D Group B AKA AKJ AKB AKK 12 12 ALA ALJ ALB ALK AMB AMK ANA ANJ ANB ANK AOA AOJ AOB AOK 3KA 3KJ 3KB 3KK 3LE 3LG 3LB 3LK 3ME 3MG 3MB 3MK 3NA 3NJ 3NB 3NK 3OA 3OJ 3OB 3OK BKA BKJ BKB BKK BLA BLJ BLB BLK BMA BMJ BMB BMK BNA BNJ BNB BNK BOA BOJ BOB BOK CKA CKJ CKB CKK CLA CLJ CLB CLK CMA CMJ CMB CMK CNA CNJ CNB CNK COA COJ COB COK DKB DKK DKB DKK DLB DLK DLB DLK DMB DMK DNB DNK DNB DNK DOB DOK DOB DOK EKA EKJ EKB EKK 13 13 ELA ELJ ELB ELK EMB EMK ENA ENJ ENB ENK EOA EOJ EOB EOK 2KA 2KJ 2KB 2KK 2LE 2LG 2LB 2LK 2ME 2MG 2MB 2MK 2NA 2NJ 2NB 2NK 2OA 2OJ 2OB 2OK FKA FKJ FKB FKK FLA FLJ FLB FLK FNA FNJ FNB FNK FOA FOJ FOB FOK HMJ HMK HMJ HMK HMN HMP HMN HMP HMS HMT HMS HMT HMY HMZ HMY HMZ HM3 HM7 HKJ HKN HM4 HM8 HKK HKP HM3 HM7 HKJ HKN HM4 HM8 HKK HKP

Switch Description

Series A Mercury Switch

Series 3 Mercury Switch w/Beaded Leads

Series B Snap Switch

Series C Snap Switch

Series D Snap Switch For DC Current Applications Series E Vibration Resistant Mercury Switch Series 2 Vibration Resistant Mercury Switch w/Beaded Leads Series F Hermetically Sealed Snap Switch Series HS Hermetically Sealed Snap Switch with Wiring Leads Series HS Hermetically Sealed Snap Switch with Terminal Block Series H1 Hermetically Sealed Snap Switch with Wiring Leads

750 (399)

SPDT

Last 3 digits of order code for Flanged External Cage Liquid Level Switch
Models are limited to maximum temperature rating of selected switch mechanisms. For single stage models only. Consult factory for multiple stages. Model D30 recommended for Dowtherm applications. Float cage rated 600 psig @ +100 F (41 Bar @ +38 C) and 340 psig @ +750 F (23 Bar @ +399 C). Maximum rating is 125 psig @ +300 F (9 Bar @ +149 C). Consult factory for NEMA 4X/7/9 cast iron housings codes. Process temperature based on +100 F (+38 C) ambient. Uncontrolled housing heater or drain available in NEMA 4X/7/9 enclosures. Consult factory for standard part number. On condensing applications, temperature down-rated to +400 F (+209 C) process at +100 F (+38 C) ambient. On steam applications, use Series 3 mercury switches with beaded leads. 11 On steam applications, use Series 2 vibration resistant mercury switches with beaded leads. 12 3 stage controls must use Series '3' switches 13 3 stage controls must use Series '2' switches

QUALITY
The quality assurance system in place at Magnetrol guarantees the highest level of quality throughout the company. Magnetrol is committed to providing full customer satisfaction both in quality products and quality service. Magnetrols quality assurance system is registered to ISO 9001 affirming its commitment to known international quality standards providing the strongest assurance of product/service quality available.

ESP
Several Flanged External Cage Level Switches are available for quick shipment, usually within one week after factory receipt of a purchase order, through the Expedite Ship Plan (ESP). To take advantage of ESP, match the color coded model number codes in the selection charts (standard dimensions apply). ESP service may not apply to orders of ten units or more. Contact your local representative for lead times on larger volume orders, as well as other products and options.

Expedite Ship Plan

WARRANTY
All Magnetrol mechanical level and flow controls are warranted free of defects in materials or workmanship for five full years from the date of original factory shipment. If returned within the warranty period; and, upon factory inspection of the control, the cause of the claim is determined to be covered under the warranty; then, Magnetrol will repair or replace the control at no cost to the purchaser (or owner) other than transportation. Magnetrol shall not be liable for misapplication, labor claims, direct or consequential damage or expense arising from the installation or use of equipment. There are no other warranties expressed or implied, except special written warranties covering some Magnetrol products.

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BULLETIN: 46-116.15 EFFECTIVE: October 2001 SUPERSEDES: February 2001