Pressure switch DSA

For use in single-line lubrication systems

Oil and fluid grease

NLGI –

up to  bar
(650 psi)

+ to + °C
(+50 to 140 °F)

DIN  connector

for ∅ mm tube

M× or
cubical plug

Applications
• Machine tools
• Printing machines
• Wind
• Vehicle
• Steel and heavy industries
Product information

Electrical connection
optionally with Mx
or cubical plug

Lightweight
glass fiber-reinforced
polyamide body
Mounting feets for quick
and easy mounting

Pressure port design

optionally with DIN 
connector or SKF Quick Con-
nector for tube ∅ mm

Description
Technical data
DSA pressure switches monitor the pressure of a lubrication
system and help assess it’s proper function. They monitor Function principle diaphragm pressure switch
Lubricant oil and fluid grease NLGI –,
parameters as pressure buildup, pressure head and pressure oiled compressed air
reduction e.g. in intermittently operated lubrication systems Operating temperature  to  °C; 50 to 140 °F
Operating pressure ) max.  bar; 650 psi
with single-line oil metering devices. Switching pressures are Switching pressure range - bar; 14.5-435 psi
factory set for plug&play operation. The pressure cell contain- Switching pressure tolerances  bar +.;  bar +.;  bar -.;  bar ±.;
g  bar +./-.
ing the membrane and the pressure plunger are assembled Switching rate max.  switching cycles per min
with the microswitch in compact plastic housings. The hous- Operating voltage max.  V AC; max.  V DC
Operating current max.  mA, min.  mA
ings are made of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide and contain Safety class II (IEC )
mounting feets for quick and easy mounting. Breaking capacity max.  VA
Pressure port DIN  connector or
SKF Quick Connector for tube ∅ mm
Features and benefits Electrical connection M× or cubical plug
Switch type micro switch
• Easy to wire and install Contact type change-over
Mechanical service life  ×  switching cycles
• Simple and efficient design Materials:
• Cost-efficient market proven solution Housing PA GF
Contact AuAgPt
• Micro switch for reliable switching function Membrane FKM (FPM)
• Change-over switch, suitable for both normally Protection class IP 
closed contact (NC) and normally open contact (NO) Dimensions min.  ×  ×  mm
max.  ×  ×  mm
• Switching pressure factory set for plug&play operation min. 3.0 × 4.7 × 1.6 in
• Available for rising and falling pressures from  to  bar max. 3.3 × 5.1 × 1.6 in
Mounting position any
(14.5 to 435 psi)

) A pressure regulating valve must be installed in the system to

prevent operating pressure from exceeding the permissible level.

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Drawings and plans

Technical drawing

41

19

3,5
0
76 ~83 76

M12×1
63

120
110
101
5,2

2
43
129

41 ~126

50 27

0
M10×1
Venting (setscrew M)

Electrical connection cubical plug Electrical connection Mx

1 + + max. 250 V AC / 30 V DC 1 + + max. 250 V AC / 30 V DC

P 2 NC P 4 NO
2 NC
3 NO 3

3 4 3
2 1 1 2


Order information

Identification code D S A 1 - W 3 A

Product series DS

Pressure switch type A

Switching direction
S = switch on increasing pressure
F = switch on decreasing pressure
Rated switching pressure )
 =  bar (14 psi)
 =  bar (29 psi)
 =  bar (43 psi)
 =  bar (72 psi)
 =  bar (116 psi)
 =  bar (174 psi)
 =  bar (261 psi)
 =  bar (290 psi)
 =  bar (362 psi)
 =  bar (435 psi)
Type of contact
W = change-over

Pressure port
 = DIN  connector for tube ∅ mm (solderless pipe union)
 = SKF Quick Connector for tube ∅ mm
Position of electrical connection
M = middle
R = right
L = left
Electrical connection
 = DIN EN - A (DIN plug)
 = M × circular plug (only avialable for design with position of electrical connection “middle“)
Switching voltage, max.
A =  V AC,  V DC

) Switching pressure tolerances  bar+.;  bar+.;  bar-.;  bar±.; ≥  bar+./-.

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