LEVEL - LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT MODELS

B.2 FLOAT SWITCHES FLOAT SWITCHES B.2

For monitoring the level of liquid media .Types of float switches- Stainless Steel, Plastics SR 11
AREAS OF APPLICATION Float switch in stainless steel 1.4571 with cable connection
IMB float switches are based on the float principle with small reed contacts for every level to be monitored. They are suitable for virtually TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
all liquids and are mainly used for level controlling and monitoring: Plant engineering, machine construction, chemical industry, biochemical
Max. Power
industry, petrochemical industry, liquid natural gas, off-shore, power plants, ship-building, food industry, pharmaceutics etc..
Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC
230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC

STAINLESS STEEL Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC

230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC
Switch function Opener / closer / Change-over switch
FLOAT SWITCHES SR
with a rising liquid level
Installation position vertical, 30
Protection IP66
Temperature -30C up to +150C
Medium density >750 kg/m
Max. Pressure 4.0 MPa
Tube length L Standard: up to 6000 mm,
>6000 mm on request
Process connection Standard: BSP 3/8", BSP ", BSP 1", BSP 2
SR 10 SR 12 Bilge Float Switch Flange DN50 PN16, other types on request
SR 11
Connecting box Cable connection Coupler plug

Float Switches- SR 10 - SR 12
CHARACTERISTICS
Simple to install Float type Dimensions Max. Operating Max. Operating Medium Material
Practical and inexpensive solution D (mm) d (mm) H (mm) pressure (MPa) o
temperature ( C) 3
density kg/m
Maintenance-free
Control elements: reed contacts SE 3 Cylindrical float 44 15 52 1.6 180 >750 1.4571
Electrical connection: Connecting box , coupler plug or cable SE 4 Spherical float 52 15 52 4.0 180 >750 1.4571
IP66 protection
Temperature range: -30C to 150C
Standardized and customer-specific designs

SR 12

MODEL Float switch in stainless steel 1.4571 with coupler plug

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SR 10 Max. Power
Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC
Float switch in stainless steel 1.4571 with connecting box.
230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC
Max. Power 230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC
Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC Switch function Opener / closer / change-over switch
230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC with a rising liquid level
Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC Switch point number max. 4 switch points
230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC > 4 switch points on request
Switch function opener / closer / change-over switch Installation position vertical, 30
with a rising liquid level Medium density >750 kg/m
Process connection Standard: BSP 1", BSP 2 Temperature -30C to+100C
Flange DN50 PN16, other types on request Protection IP 66
Connecting box Aluminium 75 x 80 x 57 mm, Aluminium 58 x 64 x 36 mm, Max. Pressure 4.0 MPa
Polycarbonate 80x82x55 mm Tube length L Standard: up to 6000 mm
Protection IP66 >6000 mm on request
Temperature -30C up to+150C Process connection Standard: BSP 1", BSP 2
Medium density >750 kg/m Flange DN50 PN16 other types on request
Max. Pressure 4.0 MPa Electrical connection coupler plug DIN 43650
Installation position vertical, 30 other types on request
Tube length L Standard: up to 6000 mm
>6000 mm on request

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B.2 FLOAT SWITCHES FLOAT SWITCHES B.2

BILGE FLOAT SWITCH SR 30
Float switch in stainless steel with protective casing. Float switch in polypropylene with connecting box.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max. pressure 1.6 MPa Max. Power
Temperature -40C up to +80C Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC
Medium density >750 kg/m 230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC
Switch point position Approx. in the middle of the switch pipe Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC
Switch pipe Pipe 12 mm in 1.4571 230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC
Mounting bracket Stainless steel 1.4571 Switch function opener / closer / change-over switch
Protective casing Length: 80 mm in 1.4571 with a rising liquid level
Float Cylindrical float 44,5 mm in stainless steel 1.4571 Installation position vertical, 30
Electrical data Medium density >600 kg/m
Max. Power Opener / Closer: 230V AC, 100 VA, 1A AC Temperature -10C to+80C
230V DC, 50 W, 0.5A DC Protection IP 66
Change-over switch: 230V AC, 40 VA, 1A AC Max. pressure 0.3 MPa
230V DC, 20 W, 0.5A DC Tube length L Standard: up to 1500 mm,
Protection Type Process connection Standard: BSP 1", BSP 2"
acc. to DIN 40050 IP68 (8 m) other types on request
Switch function Opener / closer / change-over switch Material PP, other materials e.g. PVC, PVDF etc. on request
with a rising liquid level
Electrical connection Cable Standard:
cable length: 2 m, 2x1.5mm, 3x1.5mm

CHARACTERISTICS Float Switches- SR 30, 31, 32

Practical and inexpensive solution Installation type: cable leading upwards or
High reliability downwards Float type Dimensions Max. Operating Max. Operating Medium Material
Long service life With mounting bracket D (mm) d (mm) H (mm) pressure (MPa) o
temperature ( C) density kg/m 3

With protective casing: Switch function: Closer, opener or

Reducing the turbulence of the medium change-over switch SK 3 Cylindrical float 44 14 45 0.3 80 > 600 PP
Functionality is guaranteed even when Protection: IP 68 (8 m) SK 4 Cylindrical float 55 18 55 0.3 80 > 600 PP
foreign bodies are present in the waste water Authorization: Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyd's Register
Optionally equipped with a test device

AREAS OF APPLICATION
IMB bilge float switches are designed for general usage on ships and for industrial purposes. These bilge switches are primarily intended for
extremely high mechanical load and especially dirty liquids such as found in e.g.: Bilge wells, Tanks for hydraulic and diesel oil, Fresh water
tanks, Plant construction, etc.
SR 31
Float switch in polypropylene with cable connection.

PLASTICS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Power
FLOAT SWITCHES SR Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC
230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC
Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC
230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC
Switch function opener / closer / change-over switch
with a rising liquid level
Installation position vertical, 30
Medium density >600 kg/m
Temperature -10C up to +80C
Protection IP 54
Max. pressure 0.3 MPa
SR 30 SR 31 SR 32 Tube length L Standard: up to 1500 mm,
Connecting Box Cable Connection Coupler Plug Process connection Standard: BSP 3/8", BSP ", BSP 1", BSP 2"
other types on request
Material PP, other materials e.g. PVC, PVDF etc. on request.

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B.2 FLOAT SWITCHES LEVEL + TEMPERATURE COMBINED

Level measurement instrument in stainless steel 1.4571 with integrated temperature sensor.
B.3
SR 32
CHARACTERISTICS
Float switch in polypropylene with coupler plug.
Analog level signal 4-20 mA, two-wire transmitter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. 4 level switches (bistable) pnp-output. Control elements: - reed contacts or magnet sensors
Analog temperature signal 4-20 mA, two-wire transmitter
Max. Power
Temperature switches: - pnp-output or thermostat for switch action
Opener / Closer: 230 V AC; 100 VA; 1 A AC
230 V DC; 50 W; 0,5 A DC ADVANTAGES
Change-over switch: 230 V AC; 40 VA; 1 A AC Reductions of costs: max. 4 different measurements in one measuring instrument
230 V DC; 20 W; 0,5 A DC Economy of time, of storage costs, of assembly costs etc.
Switch function opener / closer / change-over switch
AREAS OF APPLICATION
with a rising liquid level
IMB combined measuring instruments are suitable even for rough environments and are applicable in the following industries: plant
Switch point number max. 4 switch points engineering, off-shore, machine construction, power plants, chemical industries, ship-building, biochemical industries, food industries,
>4 switch points on request petrochemical industries, pharmaceutics etc
Electrical connection coupler plug DIN 43650, other types on request
Installation position
Medium density
vertical, 30
>600 kg/m MODEL
Temperature -10C to +80C
Protection IP 65 TN 210
Max. pressure 0.3 MPa
Tube length L Standard: up to 1500 mm TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Process connection Standard: BSP 1", BSP 2" Analog Level Signal
other types on request Analog output 4-20 mA
Material PP, other materials e.g. PVC, PVDF etc. on request Supply voltage 12 VDC32 VDC
Accuracy 12 mm
Faults detection Short-circuit < 4 mA, wire break > 22 mA
Temperature range -30...+120C, >120C on request
Level Switch Points
Switch elements Reed contacts
Switch function opener / closer or change-over switch
Max. power
Opener / Closer 230 VAC; 100 VA; 1A AC 230 VDC; 50 W; 0,5A DC
Change-over switch 230 VAC; 40 VA; 1A AC 230 VDC; 20 W; 0,5A DC
Temperature range -30...+180C, > 180C on request
TEMPERATURE SWITCH POINTS WITH PNP-OUTPUT
Temperature sensor PT100
Supply voltage Uv 12 VDC ... 32 VDC
Output max. 2 switch points, pnp-output (open collector)
jump from OV auf Uv
Closer jump from Uv auf OV
Opener
Accuracy <0.5C
Hysteresis 1.5C
Temperature range -50C+250C, >250C on request
TEMPERATURE SWITCH POINTS , THERMOSTAT FOR SWITCH ACTION
Nominal voltage (50-60 Hz) 250 V
Nominal current max. 2,5 A ; min. 50 mA
Switch function opener or closer
Accuracy 0,5C
Temperature range +50C ... +180C, stepwise in 5C-steps
ANALOG TEMPERATURE SIGNAL
Nominal voltage (50-60 Hz) 250 V
Temperature sensor Pt100
Analog output 4 - 20mA
Supply voltage 12 VDC ... 32 VDC
Accuracy <0,5C
Linearity error <0,1%
Faults detection Short-circuit <4 mA, wire break > 22 mA
Temperature range -50C...+250C, > 250C on request

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