Displacer Switches – Single, Dual And Tri-switch Series
Magnetrol displacement type level switches offer the industrial user a wide choice of alarm and control configurations. Each unit utilises a simple buoyancy principle and is well suited for simple or complex applications, such as foaming or surging liquids or agitated fluids, and usually costs less than other types of level switches.
Single Stage Switches
Series A10 displacer type level measurement units are wide differential units calibrated to actuate as a liquid level reaches a given displacer and to deactuate when the level reaches a second displacer. Single stage, wide differential displacer switches are factory calibrated yet field-adjustable to operate over a wide level differential band.
The minimum differential band is approximately 6 inches (152 mm) in water and varies somewhat with liquid specific gravity. The maximum differential is determined by the length of the displacer suspension cable. Series A15 units are calibrated to operate over a narrow level differential band and are ideally suited for liquid level alarm applications on either high or low level.
Dual Stage Switches
Series B10 displacer type level measurement units are wide differential tandem switches that are factory calibrated with a choice of several switch operating sequences designed to meet virtually any application.
Series B15 units are narrow differential tandem switches that are factory calibrated. Each switch actuates at a different level.
Tri Stage Switches
Series C10 displacer type level measurement units utilise three electrically separate control signals in a selected sequence in response to liquid level changes.
Series C15 units are wide differential switches with a choice of several operating sequences combining wide and narrow level differential and are factory calibrated.
Operating Principle
Operation is based upon simple buoyancy, whereby a spring is loaded with weighted displacers, which are heavier than the liquid. Immersion of the displacers in the liquid results in buoyancy force changing to net force acting on the spring. The spring compresses as the buoyancy force increases.
A magnetic sleeve is connected to the spring and operates within a non-magnetic barrier tube. Spring movement causes the magnetic sleeve to move into the field of a pivoted magnet, actuating a switch mechanism located outside the barrier tube. Built-in limit stops prevent over stroking of the spring, under level surge conditions.
Applications
- Foaming or surging liquids
- Agitated fluids
- Sewage handling
- Dirty liquids
- Paints
- Varnishes
- Heavy oils
- Liquids with solids
Features
- Displacers adjustable at any point along the suspension cable
- 10 feet (3 meters) suspension cable standard
- Anti-surge design eliminates the possibility of switch shortcycling
- Flanged or threaded mounting available
- Easy installation
- Field adjustable set point and switch differential
- NACE models
- Floating rooftop models
- Choice of switch mechanism:
- Dry contact
- Hermetically sealed
- Pneumatic
- Choice of switch mechanism enclosure:
- TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D, polymer coated aluminium
- TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1, Group B, polymer coated aluminium or cast iron
- NEMA 1, carbon steel for pneumatics
- Choice of displacers:
- Porcelain
- 316 Stainless steel
- Karbate
- Brass
Options
- Electric or pneumatic switch mechanisms and enclosures
- Displacer cable length
- Materials of construction
- Tank connection
- Floating roof detection
- PROOF-ER® ground checker control
