Mobrey Level Switch
Mobrey Level Switch
Mobrey
magnetic level switches Instruction leaflet
IP310-1
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Mobrey
magnetic level switches Instruction leaflet
IP310-2
Section 2: Installation M310-2
Direct mounting level switches Mobrey magnetic level switches have the type number
(Direct into vessel). stamped on a nameplate fixed either to the end cap,
Unpack the Mobrey magnetic level switch from its box switch body or on the terminal box. For catalogue
and remove all packing pieces, tie strings and tape. models the type number bears the prefix 'S' for the
The gasket supplied with this product is a non- switch head and 'F' for the float unit. The float unit
asbestos composite and must be handled with care to carries a permanent magnet which is opposed
avoid damage. magnetically to a similar magnet in the switch assembly.
This switch contains strong permanent magnets: The switch contacts are changed over with a snap action
Ferrous debris or particles may become attached to the by magnetic repulsion between the magnets, acting
float magnet. Always check the float magnet is clean across the wall of the switch body. No intermediate 'off'
before final installation. position can be obtained.
Variations to catalogue models are identified by a 7****/
The level switch should be positioned so that the float *** type number. The nearest standard production type
may move freely over its full travel and not foul the number is also quoted on the equipment nameplate to
sides, bottom or top of the tank etc., in which it is allow identification of the relevant paragraphs in this
mounted. Positions where turbulence may be caused manual.
by agitators or by inlet connections should be avoided.
The plant should be clear of any loose materials or Level Switches for vertical mounting
metallic particles which might accumulate round the A suitable mounting bracket is required for mounting the
float magnet and interfere with the operation of the switch over open top tanks and sumps.
switch. Where the liquid may contain sediment or Note: The diameter of a standard float on a vertical float
solid particles, particular attention must be given to rod is larger than the hole required for the switch head
keeping these free of the float assembly. and the float must therefore be fitted from inside the
vessel.
When mounted the switch flange should be vertical The switch should be conveniently positioned at a point
within two degrees either way. A table of mounting of access for both installation and maintenance.
flange details is given on Page 2-2. Care should be taken to ensure that condensation cannot
When fitted to an open tank or sump, not under drain down the conduit into the switch head.
pressure, the switch may be mounted through a hole
cut in the tank and secured with bolts or studs. Switches in pressurised vessels
Mobrey 'companion' flanges are available to facilitate A studded pad is necessary where the switch is required
mounting - details on page 2-2. to operate in a pressure vessel.
See page 2-3 for flange and bolting data.
Switch heads are available with air pilot valve switching where shown APV. In this case, air connections are
brass compression couplings to suit 6.0mm Copper or nylon pipe. (Coupling thread: ¼" BSP)
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Information in this section is to the best of our knowledge correct. Since conditions of use are beyond our control
users must satisfy themselves that bolt/torques are suitable for the flange/process/conditions of the applications.
MOBREY A 20 (15)
MOBREY G 20 (15)
Bolts should be lubricated with suitable grease. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sheet gasket materials
Correct bolt tightening sequence :- This product contains or is fitted with non asbestos
gaskets in accordance with BS7531 Grade X, which
specifies maximum operating temperatures as follows:
Gas/steam/vapour : 250oC
Liquid : 400oC
If your application is in excess of these limits, a suitable
alternative gasket should be fitted. You may consider
compressed asbestos fibre (CAF) or, if your policy is one
of non-asbestos, then a spiral wound gasket with a non
asbestos filler may be suitable.
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Adjustments : Switches for horizontal mounting - pump control duty.
Switches fitted with F68 type float unit may be adjusted
on site to meet pump control differential requirements.
The F68/4 has pre-drilled holes along the rod to allow the
user to achieve the /2 and /3 differentials in the table
below.
Simply cut the rod to the required length as shown on the
drawing below:-
Float rod lengths and differentials for F04 and F68 floats
Stop Level about Min. tank Level about Min. tank Level about Min. tank Level about Min. tank
posi- centre line dims. centre line dims. centre line dims. centre line dims.
tion
High Low Diff Y Y1 High Low Diff Y Y1 High Low Diff Y Y1 High Low Diff Y Y1
1 - 4 +137 +113 24 216 63 +198 +165 33 292 63 +270 +224 46 368 63 +301 +247 54 406 63
1 - 5 +137 + 59 79 216 63 +198 + 86 112 292 63 +270 +114 156 368 63 +301 +127 174 406 63
1 - 6 +137 + 5 132 216 102 +198 + 8 190 292 114 +270 + 10 260 368 140 +301 + 6 295 406 154
1 - 7 +137 - 44 181 216 152 +198 - 67 265 292 190 +270 - 90 360 368 241 +301 - 101 402 406 266
1 - 8 +137 - 67 204 216 178 +198 - 100 298 292 229 +270 - 137 407 368 292 +301 - 155 456 406 323
1 - 9 +137 - 110 247 216 216 +198 - 162 360 292 292 +270 - 213 483 368 368 +301 - 254 555 406 406
2 - 5 + 94 + 59 35 178 63 +137 + 86 51 229 63 +189 +114 75 292 63 +203 +127 76 323 63
2 - 6 + 94 + 5 89 178 102 +137 + 8 129 229 114 +189 + 10 179 292 140 +203 + 6 197 323 154
2 - 7 + 94 - 44 138 178 152 +137 - 67 204 229 190 +189 - 90 279 292 241 +203 -101 304 323 266
2 - 8 + 94 - 67 161 178 178 +137 - 100 237 229 229 +189 - 137 326 292 292 +203 - 155 358 323 323
2 - 9 + 94 - 110 204 178 216 +137 - 162 298 229 222 +189 - 213 402 292 368 +203 - 254 457 323 406
3 - 5 + 70 + 52 18 152 63 +102 + 78 24 190 63 +140 +105 35 241 63 +158 +127 31 266 53
3 - 6 + 68 + 5 63 152 102 + 98 + 8 90 190 114 +137 + 10 127 241 140 +158 + 6 151 266 154
3 - 7 + 68 - 44 112 152 152 + 98 - 67 165 190 190 +137 - 90 227 241 241 +158 - 101 259 266 266
3 - 8 + 68 - 67 135 152 178 + 98 - 100 198 190 229 +137 - 137 274 241 292 +158 - 155 313 266 323
3 - 9 + 68 - 110 178 152 216 + 98 - 162 260 190 292 +137 - 213 350 241 368 +158 - 254 412 266 406
4 - 6 + 17 + 2 15 102 102 + 27 + 2 25 114 114 +44 + 10 36 140 140 + 38 + 6 32 154 154
4 - 7 + 17 - 44 61 102 152 + 25 - 67 92 114 190 +44 - 90 134 140 241 + 38 - 101 139 154 266
4 - 8 + 17 - 67 84 102 178 + 25 - 100 125 114 229 +44 - 137 181 140 292 + 38 - 155 193 154 232
4 - 9 + 17 - 110 127 102 216 + 25 - 162 187 114 292 +44 - 213 257 140 368 + 38 - 254 283 154 406
5 - 7 - 32 - 49 17 63 152 - 49 - 75 25 63 190 - 70 - 102 32 63 241 - 69 - 101 32 63 266
5 - 8 - 35 - 67 32 63 178 - 54 - 100 46 63 229 - 73 - 137 64 63 292 - 69 - 155 86 63 323
5 - 9 - 35 - 110 75 63 216 - 54 - 162 108 63 292 - 73 - 213 140 63 368 - 69 - 254 185 63 406
6 - 9 - 84 - 110 26 63 216 - 127 - 162 35 63 292 - 163 - 213 51 63 368 - 184 - 254 70 63 406
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Adjustments: Switches for vertical mounting; pump control or alarm duty
For high level alarm the float lifting off the stop will allow HIGH LEVEL ALARM
the counter balance weight to raise the float rod, so Normal (left) and alarm positions
causing the switch to change over.
The switch will revert to the normal position as soon as
the liquid level withdraws from the alarm point.
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Electrical characterisitics and wiring details
Double pole
RATING : A.C. D.C. Inductive D.C. Resistive
change over :
Max. voltage V 440 240 240
Two A1 - A2
Max. current A 5.0 1.0 2.0 Make on rising level
Max. power 35 Watts independent B1 - B3
2000 VA 70 Watts
Power factor Time constant circuits.
0.4 Min 40 ms Max See Note V
on page 2-7
A1 - A3
Make on falling level
B1 - B2
Notes on electrical wiring and connections
i) Type, P* OR P6* switches vi) Earthing
(eg S01PB, S36PA or S424P6A) It is recommended that the earthing terminal(s) provided
These switches have the same electrical configuration as are used to earth the level switch, particularly when the
their respective D* and D6* versions. However, the switch is fitted to non-metallic or coated vessels or
ratings are greatly reduced in order to protect the plated flanges.
contacts:
The plating may be permanently damaged if this insert is
used to switch circuits above the following limits:
LVD - Low Voltage Directive
Resistive Inductive
These switches comply with the provisions of the
300V: 12mA 24v: 2mH/200mA
machinery directive 89/392/EEC and the Low Voltage
24V: 250mA 24v: 750mH/10mA Directive 73/23/EEC.
ii) Connections: Standards applied: EN60947 Parts 1 and 5.1
Refer to page 2-2 for details of conduit/connection sizes.
B.A.S.E.E.F.A. - Certified flameproof switches
iii) Direct starting of motors To comply with the Certificate issued with these
Mobrey switches can be used for the direct starting of switches, the method of connection by conduit or cable
small motors (1/10HP) only. For larger motors, switches gland must conform to B.S. 5501 : Parts 1 & 5 : 1977.
should be used in series with the operating coils of
H.S.E. (M) - Certified flameproof switches
relays, contactors or solenoid valves and fused separately.
The cable entry must be by one of the following cable
iv) High temperatures glands :
Suitable heat-resisting cable should be used where Hawke type 6/470/653/B/T } Suitable for
switch heads are subject to temperatures in excess of B.I.C.C type 25 BAR-T-FI } P.W.A. cable
ambient. J. Davis Ltd Type 62112003 } types 62 & 63
Type AP:
Maximum air pressure valve: 7 bar (100 psi)
on/off
Maximum air flow through valve: 66 litres/min at 7 bar.
switching or
Air must be clean and dry.
modulating
Type AM: of air
Maximum air pressure through valve 1.4 bar (20psi) circuits
Air must be clean and dry.
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Mobrey
magnetic level switches Instruction leaflet
IP310-3
Section 3: Maintenance and spares M310-3
Maintenance
Mobrey magnetic level switches are designed for long a) Type D*, P*, D6*, P6*, H6* and B6* Switches
and trouble free operation, provided regular routine (eg S36DA, S424H6A, S179DB, S01DB)
maintenance is carried out in accordance with the i) Unbolt end cover & open on hinge.
recommendations below:- ii) Disconnect wiring.
(1) Switch off electrical supply and isolate or drain iii) Unscrew two cheese head screws retaining
down as necessary. switch mechanism (pan head in the case of the
(2) Remove level switch from tank or chamber. H6 and B6 type mechanism) and withdraw
(3) Remove deposits of sludge, scale etc. Any switch mechanism.
tightness in the movement of the float assembly or iv) Ensure that interior of switch body is clean
the pivot pin should be investigated and corrected. and dry.
4) Remove any metallic particles adhering to the float v) Manually operate magnet on switch insert from
magnet assembly by wiping with plasticine. Avoid side to side - do not handle roughly - and check
contamination by swarf, etc, on benches and tools. that magnet returns to its mid-position when
5) On switches with shrouded float units, the shroud released. (Does not apply to type H6 and B6
and gaiter should be stripped and any solids which mechanism.)
have collected on the inside removed. vi) Examine pivot points and check that they are
6) The gasket should be replaced and the switch free of dirt or contamination and do not hinder or
installed and bolted down in accordance with the restrict magnet movement. (Does not apply to H6
installation instructions given in Section 2. and B6 mechanism.)
To examine or replace internal switch assembly If any parts require replacement, a complete
internal switch mechanism must be fitted.
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Note that Type H6 and B6 mechanism seats on the
diaphragm of the fork flange, and is held in position Replace valve block if found faulty.
by a spring clamp plate. Ensure switch insert
operates correctly when replaced by manually v) Replace valve block in switch body
operating float. ensuring that no dirt or debris has become
viii) Re-connect electrical wiring attached to the magnet. Check 'o' ring seal,
ix) Check that O ring seal is in good order - replace replace if necessary, then replace three fixing
if necessary then close end cover and secure with bolts and reconnect air lines.
three fixing bolts.
Spares
Each Mobrey magnetic level switch has a set of Please contact Solartron Mobrey in the event of any
recommended spare parts which are available from difficulty in the installation, operation or maintenance of
Solartron Mobrey at the address below, or from your local the product. A member of our spares and repairs
Solartron Mobrey appointed agent. department will be happy to assist.
These genuine Solartron Mobrey spare parts are supplied
in kit form so that all the relevant components and Thank you for buying a Solartron Mobrey magnetic level
assemblies are included, ensuring fast and reliable switch. We are confident it will give you years of reliable
servicing of the product. and trouble free operation.
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