Side Mounting Float Switch
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INTRODUCTION
WORKING PRINCIPLE                                          FEATURES
The reed switch relies on two basic scientific prin-       The side mounted float level sensor (FF series)
ciples namely: buoyancy and magnetism.                     are manufactured specifically for horizontal
Buoyancy causes the float (which contains a                mounting on tanks or vessels. They work well as
magnet) to rise with the liquid and magnetism              high or low level controls.
helps open and close the switch.
A change in liquid levels raises or lowers the float       1. Both Micro-Switch types and Reed Switches
up or down. The end of the pivot arm (non float               are available. The MicroSwitch type is usable
side) contains a permanent magnet that can                    even at ambient temperatures of 100° C maxi-
repel the switch magnet (inside the stationary                mum.
‘stem’ of the entire structure).
                                                           2. Mounting flanges are custom-made. (JIS,
When the float magnet moves close to the                      DIN,ANSI).
switch’s stationary stem, the float magnet repel           3. A wide variety of floats for different solution’s
the switch magnet which either opens or closes                specificgravities (S.G.) are available.
the Electrical circuit.                                    4. Wetted parts material ranges from plastics,
                                                              stainless steel, anti-corrosive and explosion
                                                              proof types.
          40mm
                                            22B
          40mm
WIRING
                              COM
                                NO
                                            REED SWITCH ---- 1A, 30W 220Vac/200Vdc (FF20, 45, 55, 89 )
                                NC          MICRO SWITCH ---- 5A/250Vac
                                                       1
 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS
                                         3                                                            11
                                                   5 6       7
                                                                                                                            12
                                                                                                               4      5
                             2     4                                                           2
   1                                                                      1
                                                                                                                                 7
                                   10
                                                             8                                                                   8
                                                                                                         10
                                                         9                                                                  9
             Fig.(1) Reed switch type                                              Fig.(2) Micro switch type
1. Float          4. Pivot                   7. Terminal             10. Magnet
2. Shaft          5. Housing                 8. O-ring               11. Screw
3. Flange         6. Reed Switch             9. Conduit              12. Microswitch
Conduit/Connection
                                                                                       Tank's wall             Nozzle
The diameter and length of the connecting pipe (of a
tank) are in direct proportion.
                                                                                                                   flange
                                                     UNIT: mm
Pipe dia. 45-50      50-55       55-60       60-65    65-70
  (A)                                                                                          A
 Length
   (B)      130       140        150         160       170
 (Max.)
                                                                 2
ANTI-CORROSIVE MODELS
 FF80EFM --- PC Housing
 FF81E --- Without Housing
 Wetted parts : P.P.
                            2
 Cable spec. : PVC 3x0.75 mm
  Order No. FF80EFM
                                 Flange
                               2"x5kg/cm2
      50
f44
            177
                          14
  Order No. FF81E
                                            M20
      50                                          connection
                                                   cable 3M
f44
                  177                48
                                                       8
IMPORTANCE FOR INSTALLATION
 1. SUS304/SUS316 materials are not available           4. Check the liquid’s S.G. level before
    for corrosive application.                            installation.
 2. The cable duct(s) must face downward to pre-        5. The mounting hole must be larger than
    vent moisture seeping in.                              the external diameter of the float. (Please
 3. The float and extension rod must be inserted           refer to p2)
    into the bin completely.                            6. Don't mount the devices near the bin's
                                                           inlet or outlet.
Typical Positioning
                                                                               FF55DFM
                FF50DFM
  FF45DFM                                                                                   FF10CLO
   FF20DEQ                                                                                       FF20DFM
     FF10CEQ
                                                                                              FF79
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