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Magnetrol A10 Installation and operating manual

Manual is about: Liquid Level and Proof-er Switches

Summary of A10

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    Liquid level and proof-er ® switches displacer type installation and operating manual.

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    Read this manual before installing this manual provides information on the external cage displacer liquid level switch. It is important that all instructions are read carefully and followed in sequence. Detailed instructions are included in the installation sec- tion of this manual. Conventions used...

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    Table of contents 1.0 introduction 1.1 principle of operation...........................................4 1.1.1 displacer controls......................................4 1.2 operating cycle ....................................................4 1.3 operating cycle — proof-er control option........4 2...

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    4 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 1 5 2 3 4 3 2 1 figure 1 switch position on rising level 1 5 2 3 4 3 2 1 figure 2 switch position on falling level 1.0 introduction displacement type level switches offer the industrial user a wide choice of alarm and control conf...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 5 2.0 installation caution: if equipment is used in a manner not specified by manu- facturer, protection provided by equipment may be impaired. 2.1 unpacking top mounting displacer units are shipped from the factory with the displac...

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    6 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches caution: before attaching magnetrol control to tank or vessel, using a level, check to see that tank mounting flange is within 3° of horizontal in all directions. Proper operation of the con- trol depends on the switch housing bei...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 7 note: on high temperature applications above +250° f (+121° c), high temperature wire should be used between control and first junction box located in a cooler area. On non-hazardous applications, flexible conduit may be used betw...

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    8 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches internal circuit 4 5 6 load close on low level (nc) common (c) close on high level (no) line load notes: 1. Rising level closes contacts 5 & 6. 2. Falling level closes contacts 4 & 5. Internal circuit 1 2 3 load close on low level...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 9 4. Vibration may sometimes cause terminal screws to work loose. Check all terminal connections to be certain that screws are tight. 5. On units with pneumatic switches, air (or gas) lines sub- jected to vibration, may eventually c...

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    10 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.0 reference information 4.1 troubleshooting usually the first indication of improper operation is failure of the controlled equipment to function, i.E., pump will not start (or stop), signal lamps fail to light, etc. When these...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 11 4.1.2 test control’s performance 1. Reconnect power supply and carefully actuate switch mechanism manually, using a non-conductive tool on elec- trical switch mechanism, to determine whether controlled equipment will operate. Cau...

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    12 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.1.3 proof-er if the proof-er is not functioning properly, listed below are potential problems and corrective action. 1. Proof-er does not return to the down position after it is activated. Cause remedy defective return spring. ...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 13 4.3 specifications 4.3.1 basic electrical ratings 4.3.2 pressure/temperature ratings threaded models ➃➄ 800 psig @ +100 °f (55 bar @ +38 °c) 250 psig @ +400 °f (17 bar @ +204 °c) flanged models ➄ limited to the pressure rating of...

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    14 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.3 specifications 4.3.3 model a10 dimensional data and actuating levels model a10 with threaded mounting 2 1 / 2 " npt 5.93 (151) a min. 3.87 (98) 10.12 (257) 8.46 (214) 3.13 (79) plug max. B d f rising level actuation g falling...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 15 outline dimensions displacer threaded mounting flanged mounting type a b a b porcelain 5.62 242.00 7.62 244.00 (142) (6146) (193) (6197) stainless steel 5.62 242.00 7.62 244.00 or karbate (142) (6146) (193) (6197) model a15 displ...

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    16 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches model b10 with threaded mounting 5.93 (151) a min. 3.87 (98) 10.12 (257) 8.46 (214) 3.13 (79) plug max. B elect. Conn. C 2 1 / 2 " npt outline dimensions displacer threaded mounting flanged mounting type a b a b porcelain 4.88 24...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 17 4.3 specifications 4.3.6 model b10 actuating levels inches (mm) d f g h e actuation actuation actuation upper switch lower switch d g h f e actuation actuation actuation upper switch lower switch g d actuation actuation actuation...

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    18 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches b10 standard actuating levels and liquid specific gravity with displacer arrangement 1 displacer liquid type temp. ° f level 1.08 – 1.12 1.13 – 1.17 1.18 – 1.27 1.28 – 1.30 1.31 – 1.39 1.40 – 1.50 f 4.47 – 4.20 4.90 – 4.64 4.57 –...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 19 displacer liquid type temp. ° f level 0.50 – 0.58 0.59 – 0.71 0.72 – 0.79 0.80 – 0.85 0.86 – 1.00 1.01 – 1.03 f — — 9.11 – 7.77 7.60 – 6.80 8.32 – 6.32 — (231 – 197) (193 – 172) (211 – 160) +400 g — — 4.63 – 3.69 3.57 – 3.01 4.57...

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    20 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches displacer liquid temp. Level 1.08 – 1.12 1.13 – 1.17 1.18 – 1.27 1.28 – 1.30 1.31 – 1.39 1.40 – 1.50 type ° f f 1.16 – 0.89 2.04 – 1.75 1.68 – 1.10 1.04 – 0.92 2.05 – 1.56 1.50 – 0.97 (29 – 22) (51 – 44) (42 – 27) (26 – 23) (52 –...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 21 displacer liquid type temp. ° f level 0.50 – 0.58 0.59 – 0.71 0.72 – 0.79 0.80 – 0.85 0.86 – 1.00 1.01 – 1.03 f 3.77 – 1.60 4.10 – 1.38 4.43 – 2.97 4.58 – 3.60 3.42 – 1.26 1.13 – 0.88 (95 – 40) (104 – 35) (112 – 75) (24 – 91) (86...

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    22 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches displacer liquid temp. Level 1.08 – 1.12 1.13 – 1.17 1.18 – 1.27 1.28 – 1.30 1.31 – 1.39 1.40 – 1.50 type ° f g 1.16 – 0.89 2.04 – 1.75 1.68 – 1.10 1.04 – 0.92 2.05 – 1.56 1.50 – 0.97 (29 – 22) (51 – 44) (42 – 27) (26 – 23) (52 –...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 23 4.3 specifications 4.3.6 model b10 actuating levels (cont.) inches (mm) displacer liquid temp. Level 0.50 – 0.58 0.59 – 0.71 0.72 – 0.79 0.80 – 0.85 0.86 – 1.00 1.01 – 1.03 type ° f g 3.77 – 1.60 4.10 – 1.38 4.43 – 2.97 4.58 – 3....

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    24 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.3 specifications 4.3.7 model b15 dimensional data inches (mm) outline dimensions displacer threaded mounting flanged mounting type a b a b porcelain 5.50 243.00 7.50 245.00 (139) (6172) (190) (6223) stainless steel 5.88 243.00 ...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 25 4.3 specifications 4.3.8 model b15 actuating levels * inches (mm) displacer liquid 0.70 0.80 temp. F g h j f g h j type ° f stainless +100 9.50 (241) 5.00 (127) 4.90 (124) 1.30 (33) 7.60 (193) 3.70 (93) 4.30 (109) 1.10 (27) steel...

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    26 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.3 specifications 4.3.9 model c10 dimensional data inches (mm) 5.93 (151) 3.87 (98) 14.81 (376) 13.11 (332) plug elect. Conn. A min. Max. B c 3.13 (79) 2 1 / 2 " npt 5.93 (151) 3.87 (98) 14.81 (376) 13.11 (332) plug elect. Conn....

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 27 4.3 specifications 4.3.10 model c10 actuating levels inches (mm) d h l g actuation actuation actuation upper switch lower switch e j f k actuation middle switch d h l g actuation actuation actuation upper switch lower switch e j ...

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    28 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.3 specifications 4.3.10 model c10 actuating levels (cont.) inches (mm) displacer liquid 0.58 0.60 0.70 0.80 type temp. H j k l h j k l h j k l h j k l ° f porcelain +100 — — — — — — — — 2.50 2.20 2.20 2.00 2.30 2.00 1.90 1.70 (...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 29 4.3 specifications 4.3.10 model c10 actuating levels (cont.) inches (mm) displacer liquid 0.58 0.60 0.70 0.80 type temp. H j k l h j k l h j k l h j k l ° f porcelain +100 — — — — — — — — 2.50 2.20 5.80 1.90 2.30 2.00 5.50 2.10 (...

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    30 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 5.93 (151) 3.87 (98) 14.81 (376) 13.11 (332) plug elect. Conn. A min. Max. B d g rising level actuation j falling level actuation e c falling level actuation rising level actuation h k l f m falling level actuation rising level a...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 31 4.3 specifications 4.3.12 model c15 actuating levels inches (mm) displacer liquid 0.65 0.70 0.80 temp. G h j k l m g h j k l m g h j k l m type ° f porcelain 0 to +130 — — — — — — — — — — — — 6.20 1.40 5.30 1.00 3.80 0.90 (157) (...

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    32 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.3 specifications 4.3.13 proof-er dimensional data inches (mm) typical proof-er installation with versa flange versa flange assembly part number 089-5207-001 max angle = 15 ° versa flange bolt circle hollow brass displacer 5.93 ...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 33 4.4 replacement parts ➀ ➀ for models with proofer option or for floating roof detection, consult factory for these replacement parts. ➁ enclosing tube kit includes e-tube gasket 012-1204-001. ➂ 316 ss spring and stem kit includes...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches a 1 4.5 model numbers 4.5.1 a10 & a15 single switch models tank connection tank connection code 2 1 ⁄ 2 " npt threaded ➂ e2 3" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➃➄ g2 3" 150 lb. Steel flange ➅ g3 4" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➃➄ h2 4" 150 lb. ...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 35 a 1 4.5 model numbers 4.5.1 a10 & a15 single switch models (continued) electric switch mechanism and enclosure ➆ for models a10 and a15 pneumatic switch mechanism and enclosure for models a10 and a15 switch description max. Proce...

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    36 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 4.5 model numbers 4.5.2 b10 & b15 dual switch models b 1 tank connection tank connection code 2 1 ⁄ 2 " npt threaded ➂ e2 3" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➃➄➅ g2 3" 150 lb. Steel flange ➄➆ g3 4" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➃➅ h2 4" 150 l...

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 37 b 1 4.5 model numbers 4.5.2 b10 & b15 dual switch models (continued) electric switch mechanism and enclosure ➇ for models b10 and b15 ➀ not available with displacer material and proof-er option codes k, l. ➁ not available with di...

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    38 45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches c 1 4.5 model numbers 4.5.3 c10 & c15 triple switch models tank connection tank connection code 2 1 ⁄ 2 " npt threaded ➀ e2 3" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➁ g2 3" 150 lb. Steel flange ➂ g3 4" 125 lb. Cast iron flange ➁ h2 4" 150 lb....

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    45-610 displacer type liquid level switches and proof-er ® switches 39 4.5 model numbers 4.5.3 c10 & c15 triple switch models (continued) electric switch mechanism and enclosure ➅ for models c10 and c15 aluminum polymer coated switch enclosure maximum ➄ nema 4x/7/9 switch description ➃ process temp....

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