Fluid Level Gauge

Fluid Level Sensor

Temperature Switch
FSA / FSK / TSE

up to size 381
up to PN 1 bar
up to T = 80 °C
1. DESCRIPTION 1.2. FUNCTION OF THE FSA 1.3. APPLICATION
1.1. GENERAL By using a FLUTEC FSA, the fluid FLUTEC fluid level gauges FSA,
level can be easily seen on the fluid level sensors FSK and
FLUTEC fluid level gauges FSA, outside of the tank. The fluid temperature switches TSE are
fluid level sensors FSK and enters the unit via the lower used to monitor and control levels
temperature switches TSE are connection bore and is clearly of operating fluid.
units which serve to monitor and visible in the tube. Selection of
control the level of operating fluid. Areas of application are
the correct size allows the for example:
The flexible product range means respective level of the fluid to be
that many combinations are Machine tools, system
monitored.
possible: engineering, hydraulic oil,
FUNCTION OF THE FSK lubricating oil and cutting oil tanks
– FSA: five sizes. By using a FLUTEC FSK, the fluid as well as gearboxes.
Visual thermometer with level is monitored via an electrical 1.4. NOTES
°C and °F scale. switching signal. This switching
signal can be used as an warning The upper viscosity limit is
Temperature gauge which records 2,000 mm²/s.
the temperature of the operating message or to regulate the fluid
fluid in the tank; display in °C. level. The fluid enters the unit via It is not possible to combine a
Dual scale in °C and °F is the lower connection bore and temperature switch TSE with an
available on request. pushes up a float in the tube. The FT temperature gauge.
float now shows the level of the FSA/FSK
Simple, standardised mounting
fluid in the tank. If the level of Not suitable for use with glycol or
conditions (FSA/K).
fluid drops again, the float fluids containing glycol.
– FSK: four sizes. activates a switching contact. To ensure correct functioning,
Switching contact can be either On type C the circuit is then pressure, viscosity and
type O (opens when fluid is at low closed and on type O the circuit temperature specifications must
level) or type C (closes when is then open. be observed.
fluid is at low level) or type W
The special dual switching model FSK
(dual switching unit)
(type W) offers two possibilities. Depending on the fluid level of the
Temperature gauge which records It can either be used to close on tank the following switching logic
the temperature of the operating contact or to open on contact. applies.
fluid in the tank; display in °C.
FUNCTION OF THE TSE
Dual scale in °C and °F is
available on request. The FLUTEC TSE is a very useful
additional option to the FSA and
Simple, standardised mounting Tank fluid level
FSK products. However, it also
conditions (FSA/K).
has a useful application as a
– TSE: three nominal temperatures separate build-on unit on
possible: 60 °C, 70 °C and 80 °C. systems.
Can be easily fitted into the FSA The temperature sensor of the
and FSK. (opens on
TSE, when fitted, is surrounded
contact)
Simple, standardised mounting by operating fluid. When the
conditions (FSA/K). nominal temperature is reached,
Non-corroding surfaces. a contact opens and the circuit is
broken. Tank fluid level

This switching process can be

used either as a warning
message or to monitor the
temperature.
When the temperature of the fluid (closes on
contact)
drops by approx. 20K, the circuit
closes again.

In the FSK type O the switching

contact opens when the fluid level
drops below the switching level.
Correspondingly, in the FSK type
C, the switching contact closes
when the fluid level drops below
the switching level.

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2. TECHNICAL 2.1.2 Model code for FSA
SPECIFICATIONS (also order example)
2.1. GENERAL FSA - 076 - 2 . X / FT200 / 12
2.1.1 Designation and symbol
Fluid level gauge
Fluid level gauge FSA
Size
≅ centre distance of bolts
076
127
176
254
381
Material of seals
2 = Viton (FKM)
1 = Perbunan (NBR)
Series
(determined by manufacturer)
Additional thermometer function
Fluid level sensor FSK
– = no additional function
T = thermometer in display tube
FT 200 = temperature gauge 200 mm
FT 300 = temperature gauge 300 mm
TSE 60 = temperature switch nominal temperature 60 °C
TSE 70 = temperature switch nominal temperature 70 °C
TSE 80 = temperature switch nominal temperature 80 °C
Mounting
O - N/C contact
Banjo bolt thread
M 12 (standard)
M 10 (not on TSE)

Model code for FSK

(also order example)
FSK - 127 - 2 . X / C / FT200 / 12
C - N/O contact

Fluid level sensor

Size
≅ centre distance of bolts
127
176
254
W - N/O or 381
N/C contact Material of seals
2 = Viton (FKM)
Temperature switch TSE
Series
(determined by manufacturer)
Switching function
O = opens at the switching level
C = closes at the switching level
W = opens or closes at the switching level
(form B plug)

Additional thermometer function

– = no additional function
FT 200 = temperature gauge 200 mm
FT 300 = temperature gauge 300 mm
TSE 60 = temperature switch nominal temperature 60 °C
TSE 70 = temperature switch nominal temperature 70 °C
TSE 80 = temperature switch nominal temperature 80 °C
Mounting
Banjo bolt thread
M 12 (standard)
M 10 (not on TSE )

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 2.1.4 Type of construction
Model code for TSE
The units are designed to be
(also order example)
mounted directly on to the
TSE - 70 / X / 12 operating fluid tank.
2.1.5 Type of connection
Temperature switch FSA / FSK
TSE (with earth connection) The unit is mounted using two
banjo bolts. The connection
Nominal temperature
bores can either be threaded
60 °C
holes or clearance holes
70 °C
(Ø 13, Ø 11).
80 °C
TSE
Series The temperature switch can be
(determined by manufacturer) fitted to the FSA / FSK in place
of the lower banjo bolt.
Banjo bolt thread
M 12 2.1.6 Mounting position
FSA – vertically
on the tank wall
2.1.3 Standard models FSK – vertically
Type Size Order no. = Weight on the tank wall
≅ centre distance of bolts stock no. [kg] (connection plug at
the bottom of the tank)
FSA-076-1.X/-/12 076 700 000 0.17
TSE – optional
FSA-076-2.X/-/12 076 700 002 0.17
2.1.7 Weight
FSA-127-1.X/-/12 127 700 036 0.19 (See table 2.1.3)
FSA-127-2.X/-/12 127 700 038 0.19
2.1.8 Flow direction
FSA-254-1.X/-/12 254 700 072 0.22 Optional
FSA-254-2.X/-/12 254 700 074 0.22 2.1.9 Ambient temperature
FSK-127-2.X/C/-/12 127 718 030 0.22 - 20 °C to + 80 °C
FSK-127-2.X/O/-/12 127 718 031 0.22 2.1.10 Materials
FSK-254-2.X/C/-/12 254 718 050 0.28 FSA / FSK
FSK-254-2.X/O/-/12 254 718 051 0.28 – End caps and tube in high quality
TSE-60/X/12 – 703 724 0.11 synthetic material
TSE-70/X/12 – 703 714 0.11 – Housing in aluminium
TSE-80/X/12 – 551 481 0.11 – Soft seals in Viton (FKM) or
Perbunan (NBR)
FT 200 0 - 100 °C / M12 200 700 154 0.03
– Bolts, nuts and washers in steel
FT 300 0 - 100 °C / M12 300 700 155 0.04 (plated)
– Plug connections in high quality
synthetic material (FSK)
TSE
– Housing with temperature sensor,
washer and nut in steel
(zinc-plated)
– Plug connections in high quality
synthetic material

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2.2. HYDRAULIC DETAILS
2.3. ELECTRICAL DETAILS 2.4. ELECTRICAL DETAILS
2.2.1 Nominal pressure OF FSK OF TSE
Max. 1 bar
2.3.1 Electrical functions 2.4.1 Electrical function
2.2.2 Operating fluids
Mineral oil to DIN 51524, Part 1 Type O opens on contact
and 2, water-oil emulsions and when fluid is at low level,
synthetic fluids, such as hydraulic contact opens
fluids based on phosphate ester when supplied, contact is open
(NOT water glycol).
For other fluids, please contact
our technical sales department.
2.2.3 Temperature of operating fluid
- 20 °C to + 80 °C
2.2.4 Scale range of thermometer
FSA / FSK
Thermometer T for FSA: when fluid is at working level,
+ 20 °C to + 80 °C contact is closed 2.4.2 Switching power
2.5 A/50 V -
Thermometer FT for FSA / FSK:
0 °C to + 100 °C 10,000 switching operations
0.5 A/50 V -
100,000 switching operations
2.4.3 Minimum switching current
50 mA
2.4.4 Switching tolerance
Terminal 3 is not connected
±5K
Type C
when fluid is at low level,
contact closes
when supplied, contact is closed

when fluid is at working level,

contact is open

Terminal 3 is not connected

Type W / form B plug
Dual switching unit
When supplied, switching points
correspond to the diagram below

2.3.2 Contact load

Max. 8 W
2.3.3 Switching voltage
50 V AC / DC
2.3.4 Switching current
0.2 A

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 3. DIMENSIONS
3.1. FLUID LEVEL GAUGE FSA
Standard FSA FSA with thermometer max. 8

tank bore
SW18, 16
torque rating 10 +2 Nm

FSA with temperature gauge

SW18, 16
torque rating 10 +2 Nm

FSA with temperature switch

can be turned through 360°

SW 18
torque rating 10 +2 Nm

Size
≅ centre distance of bolts L0 L1 L2
076 108 34 76
127 159 76 127
176 208 125 176
254 286 203 254
381 413 330 381

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 3.2. FLUID LEVEL SENSOR FSK

Standard FSK FSK form B plug

max. 8

connector can be turned through 4 x 90°

switching level

tank bore

SW18, 16
torque rating 10 +2 Nm

Size
≅ centre distance of bolts L0 L2
127 201 127
176 250 176
254 328 254
381 455 381

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 3.3. SCALE RANGE FSA / FSK

sight glass

Size 76 Size 127 Size 176 Size 254 Size 381

3.4. TEMPERATURE SWITCH TSE

See FSA with TSE fitted

4. SPARE PARTS 5. NOTE

All details in this
4.1. SEAL KIT brochure are subject
to technical
modifications.

Seal kit Order no. = stock no.

FSA-076/127-1.X/ 704 616
FSA-076/127-2.X/ 704 627
FSA-176-1.X/ 555 599
FSA-176-2.X/ 555 600
FSA-254-1.X/ 700 037
FSA-254-2.X/ 704 649
FSA-381-1.X/ 860 008
FSA-381-2.X/ 860 009