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Technical data
For detailed technical data, please refer to the documents in the appendix chapter 12.
4.1 Reed contacts
Maximum current table for Reed contacts
Number of contacts
1
2
3
5
7
Maximum
power load
SPST
40 W [VA]
SPST
60 W [VA]
SPST
120 W [VA]
SPST
60 W [VA]
SPST
5 W [VA]
Max charge in
Voltage [V]
Max current load in Ampere [A]
6
2
3
3
1
0,25
12
2
3
3
1
0,25
24
1,5
2,5
3
1
0,2
48
0,8
1,25
2,5
1
0,1
110
0,3
0,5
1
0,5
0,05
230
0,15
0,25
0,5
0,25
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Note 1:
The electric charge to the level switch should not exceed the electric tension and current load
values indicated on the table.
Note 2:
In case of power charge piloting, it is necessary to use auxiliary relays or snubbers/suppressors.
4.2 Electrical Wiring
The wiring of the ASHCROFT
®
Level Switches is available in various configurations:
Two, three or four wires sealed cable
Box with terminal blocks weatherproof “S” or explosion proof “A” version; the housing have two electrical
entries located a side.