Pressure Switches

Series 300 Pressure Switch

With electrical output for non-hazardous areas

Data sheet : S300P_STD/2012

The Series 300 Pressure Switches offer accurate, reliable switching in a

robust cast enclosure.

Featuring:

COMPACT DESIGN
Having a width of only 70mm these switches are ideally suited for
applications where space may be limited. The design allows for any
number of these switches to be mounted in a row whilst still provid-
ing easy access to the electrical entry at the top of the switch and the
process connection at the bottom.

COMPREHENSIVE RANGE
The Series 300 includes switches for monitoring both pressure and
vacuum. The ranges available from -1 to 600 Bar cover all medium to
high pressure industrial applications. With a choice of aluminium or
stainless steel IP66 housings these switches are equally well suited for
mounting on-site or use in panels.

Compatability between the ‘wetted parts’ of the switch and your pro-
cess can be assured with a number of options available for both the
process chamber and diaphragm materials.

WIDE RANGE OF OUTPUT SWITCHES

The wide range of electrical output switches available includes gold
contacts for low current d.c. and silver contacts for high current a.c.
Switching differentials are typically below 2% of the range.

A single pole double-throw microswitch (SPDT) can make or break

a circuit at the required switching point. Dual switches (2 x SPDT)
can make or break two independent circuits at the same or different
switching points.

Versions are also available for electrical switching in hazardous areas

and pneumatic switching.
ELECTRICAL ENTRY
93
HIGH OVERLOAD RATINGS 65 ST. ST.
All Series 300 pressure switches use a diaphragm to monitor the pro- 70 70 ALUMINIUM
cess pressure. This type of switch can provide high pressure overload
capabilities and is ideal for applications where the maximum process
pressure can be much greater than the required switching pressure.
SETPOINT
SIMPLE MAINTENANCE AND
These switches can provide many years of maintenance free opera- SWITCHING
130

122

tion. However should the need arise output switch kits and diaphragm COVER
kits allow on-site repair rather than replacement to minimise the
overall cost of ownership.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Series 300 pressure switches have a long established reputation for
providing good value without compromising accuracy and reliability.

2 MOUNTING HOLES
10 8 DIA ON 45 CRS
PROCESS
50 CONNECTION AS
SPECIFIED

Dimensions in mm
Drawing not to scale

Typical Series 300 Dimensions

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Series 300 Pressure Switches Specifications & Coding

Set Point Ranges (bar) Diaphragm Material Chamber Proof Rating (bar)

Anodised 316 Stain-

Range % Nitrile PTFE Hastelloy C Hastelloy C
MIN MAX Aluminium less Steel
Code RESET Code 1 Code 2 Code 7 Code 7
Code 1 Code 5
344 PZ -0.6 0.6 ü ü ü 30 30 l
345 PZ -1 1.4 2 ü ü ü 30 30 l
346 PZ -1 6.0 ü ü ü 30 30 l
344 P 0.1 1.4 ü ü ü 30 30 30
345 P 0.2 3.0 ü ü ü 30 30 30
346 P 0.7 7.0 2 ü ü ü 30 30 30
34B P 1 10 ü ü ü 30 30 30
347 P 2 21 ü ü ü 35 35 35
354 P 1.2 12 û ü ü û 250 250
355 P 3 30 û ü ü û 250 250
356 P 7 70 3 û ü ü û 250 250
357 P 20 210 û ü ü û 350 350
358 P 60 600 û ü ü û 1000 1000

Differential Pressure Ranges

344 DPZ -0.9 0.9 ü ü ü 30 30 30

3
345 DPZ -1 2 ü ü ü 30 30 30
344 DP 0.2 2 ü ü ü 30 30 30
345 DP 0.4 4 ü ü ü 30 30 30
2.5
346 DP 1 10 ü ü ü 30 30 30
347 DP 2 21 ü ü ü 35 35 35
Key to options: ü= available û = not available l = check availability with HNL Technical Sales

Note on Vent Ring Option:

As an additional safety feature, all of the Series 300 pressureswitches

SWITCH ENCLOSURE
can be specified to include an optional vent ring. Its purpose is to SEAL DIAPHRAGM
isolate the electrical housing from the process in the event of process
diaphragm failure, as shown.

If a vent ring is included a new process diaphragm can be fitted

to allow the switch to be returned to service. Without a vent ring in-
gress of the process into the electrical housing may additionally neces- VENT PATH
sitate the replacement of the output switch or render the switch un- SUBSEQUENT TO
serviceable. PROCESS
DIAPHRAGM
Inclusion of a vent ring will increase the overall length of the switch by FAILURE
15mm.

PROCESS DIAPHRAGM
PROCESS PRESSURE
 OUTPUT SWITCH

Output Switch Codes

Single Twin Switch Contact

Output Switch rating Notes
Switch 2 x SPDT Material

13 23 250 Vac 4A, 28 Vdc 2A Silver

HNL Rototherm standard low differential microswitches
14 24 125 Vac 800mA, 28 Vdc 800mA Gold

Environment free encapsulated low differential micro-

15 25 125 Vac 800mA, 28 Vdc 800mA Gold
switch
Environment free encapsulated low differential micro-
17 27 250 Vac 4A, 28 Vdc 2A Silver
switch

1A 2A 250 Vac 6A, 28 Vdc 2.5A Silver

HNL standard encapsulated microswitches
1B 2B 250 Vac 100mA, 28 Vdc 100mA Gold

Range Code from table on previous page

345P 11 4 1 13 7 5 03 Process

Housing
Process Connection:
Housing Material 01 Rc 1/4 (1/4” BSP.T INT. )
Aluminium housing with epoxy hardened 03 1/4” NPT INT.
... stoved enamel finish 11
06 1/2” NPT INT.
Austenitic stainless steel housing with self 08 1/2” NPT Male
finish 14

Chamber Material:
Vent Ring: Anodised Aluminium
1
No vent ring 3 316 Stainless Steel
5
With vent ring 4 7 Hastelloy C
Electrical Connections: Diaphragm Material:
M20 x 1.5 top cable entry 1 1 Nitrile -25°C to 90°C
1/2” NPT INT. top cable entry 6 2 PTFE -40°C to 180°C
7 Hastelloy C -40°C to 200°C

Notes on Output Switch Selection:

1. Gold contact microswitches are especially well suited for
low voltages and currents, or for applications with
low switching frequencies or sulphurous atmospheres. When Notes:
heavier loads need to be switched preference should usually 1. Dust and weatherproof ratings are IP66 to BS EN 60529 (IEC
be given to silver contacts. 60529).

2. The use of twin switches will increase the basic reset by 1%. 2. A ‘Z’ within the range code signifies at or below zero. This is
The combined reset band must not exceed 7%. achieved with the use of a stainless steel biasing assembly
within the process chamber. If stainless steel is not
3. When twin switches are set up to operate as DPDT, compatible with the process an alternative ‘X’ option is
simultaneous operation on both rising and falling pressures available (e.g. 344PX instead of 344PZ).
cannot be guaranteed due to mechanical variations between
individual microswitches. 3. A large number of alternative threaded connections,
diaphragm & chamber materials are available as special
4. The use of output switch codes 1A, 2A, 1B and 2B will options. Please contact HNL Rototherm Technical Sales for
increase the basic reset by 1%. details.
Series 300 Pressure Switches - Technical Specifications

Combined Switching Errors & Maximum Working Pressure (MWP):

In accordance with BS6134 1991:The sum of the average switching er-

rors and the operating value repeatability will typically not exceed 0.3%
of range span, atsetpoints of 10%, 50% and 90% of span, at constant
calibration and measurement temperatures.

The maximum working pressure of the Series 300 switches is0.67 x the
proof pressure. It should be noted that diaphragm type switches gener-
ally have a high overload capability.

Reset (Switching Differential):

The reset varies throughout the range, normally increasing withset-

point, and the figure quoted in the range table is the switching differ-
ential value (as defined in BS6134) expressed as a percentage of the
span at the mid range setpoint.

Ambient Temperature Ratings:

Enclosures are rated for continuous use over the temperature range
–20°C to +85°C, with short term operationdown to –50°C .

Storage limits for all enclosures are –50°C to +90°C.

Exposure of the enclosure to direct sunlight should be such thatthe

heat gain due to absorption of radiant energy does not causethe en-
closure temperature to exceed the recommended maximum. Sufficient
signal line cooling must always be provided to ensure that heat con-
duction from the process will not cause the switch enclosure to operate
outside the stated ambient temperature limits.

Temperature Coefficient:

The additional error, relative to a setpoint calibration of 20°C, willnot

exceed 0.3% per 10°C change within the normal ambient temperature
range of the switch enclosure.

Process Options:

For switches fitted with metallic diaphragms, a PTFE ring is incorporat-

ed on some ranges to provide additional sealing. Should PTFE not be
compatible with the process media please contact Rototherm Techni-
cal Sales for advice on alternatives.

Standards:

This product satisfies the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive

73/23/EECas amended by directive 93/68/EEC by compliance with
standardsEN60947-1:1991 and EN60947-5-1:1991.

Specifications

Parameter definitions are in accordance with BS6134:1991 (Pressure

and Vacuum Switches).

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