PRESSURE SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS
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Commercial Pressure Switch
Class 9013, Model FSG29J99
Model FSG29J99
CUT-OUT RANGE
20-60 PSI
ADJUSTABLE RANGE 10-30 PSI
CUT-IN RANGE
10-45 PSI
PRESSURE CONNECTION : ¼” NPT EXTERNAL
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Operating Points (Settings)
Every pressure switch has two operating points; one on rising pressure and one of falling pressure. The operating point on rising
pressure is referred to as the TRIP POINT or cut out for pumps and compressors and the operating point on falling pressure is
referred to as the RESET POINT or cut in for pumps and compressors. These operating points are called the SETTINGS of the
switch.
— TRIP POINT (rising pressure)
— RESET POINT (falling pressure)
Differential
The differential is the difference in pressure between the trip point (cut-out) and the reset point (cut-in). It can be adjustable or
nonadjustable (fixed).
Example:
Cut-in 30 psi
Cut-out 50 psi
Differential 20 psi (50-30 psi)
Range
The range is the pressure limits within which the operating points (settings) can be adjusted. The range of the Class 9013
pressure switch is referenced to the operating point on rising pressure (trip point). The differential subtracts from the trip point
setting. During the normal operating cycle, system pressure should never exceed the upper limit of the range when using a
diaphragm actuated switch. This will greatly reduce the life of the diaphragm.
Maximum Allowable Pressure
Maximum allowable pressure is the pressure to which a switch can be subjected without causing a change in operating
characteristics, shift in settings, or damage to the device. Pressure surges may occur in a system during the start up of a
machine or from valve operation. Surges are not normally detrimental to the life of a switch if the surge is within the maximum
allowable pressure rating of the switch. Diaphragm actuated switches should not be subjected to more than 10 surges per day.
More frequent surges will greatly reduce the life of the diaphragm.
