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Float Switch - RLS-1000

Brand: WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG
The model RLS-1000 float switch has been developed for monitoring the level of liquids. The stainless steel used is suitable for a multitude of media, such as, for example, oil, water, diesel and refrigerants.

The RLS-1000 is a robust, reliable and inexpensive float switch. Since the monitoring of levels as well as dry-run protection and overflow protection are cost-sensitive applications in the machine-building industry, a float switch is the ideal solution for many plants.

The RLS-1000 reliably detects the level in vessels with water, oil, diesel or other liquids by means of a permanent magnet and frictionless reed contacts at max. 4 defined switch points and can be used in a medium temperature range from -30 to +150 °C [-22 to +302 °F].

The compact float switch is simple, convenient and fast to integrate, because it does not need to be calibrated or set during the installation. This greatly improves the ease of handling, especially in confined installation situations. Also, since its robust design makes it resistant to vibrations and shocks, maintenance costs are minimal.
Features
  • Media compatibility: Oil, water, diesel, refrigerants and other liquids
  • Permissible medium temperature range: -30 to150 °C (-22 to 302 °F)
  • Up to 4 switching outputs freely definable as normally
  • Open, normally closed or change-over contact
  • Potential-free switching reed contacts
  • Maximum reliability thanks to high-quality reed contacts
  • Very high variety and customer-specific solutions possible
  • Simple and fast installation
The model RLS-1000 float switch has been developed for monitoring the level of liquids. The stainless steel used is suitable for a multitude of media, such as, for example, oil, water, diesel and refrigerants.

The RLS-1000 is a robust, reliable and inexpensive float switch. Since the monitoring of levels as well as dry-run protection and overflow protection are cost-sensitive applications in the machine-building industry, a float switch is the ideal solution for many plants.

The RLS-1000 reliably detects the level in vessels with water, oil, diesel or other liquids by means of a permanent magnet and frictionless reed contacts at max. 4 defined switch points and can be used in a medium temperature range from -30 to +150 °C [-22 to +302 °F].

The compact float switch is simple, convenient and fast to integrate, because it does not need to be calibrated or set during the installation. This greatly improves the ease of handling, especially in confined installation situations. Also, since its robust design makes it resistant to vibrations and shocks, maintenance costs are minimal.
Features
  • Media compatibility: Oil, water, diesel, refrigerants and other liquids
  • Permissible medium temperature range: -30 to150 °C (-22 to 302 °F)
  • Up to 4 switching outputs freely definable as normally
  • Open, normally closed or change-over contact
  • Potential-free switching reed contacts
  • Maximum reliability thanks to high-quality reed contacts
  • Very high variety and customer-specific solutions possible
  • Simple and fast installation

Specifications

Measuring Principle

  • Potential-free switching reed contacts are triggered by a magnet in the float.

Guide Tube Length L

  • 60 ... 1,500 mm [2.5 ... 59 in], other lengths on Request

Output Signal

  • Up to 4 switch points, depending on the Electrical Connection: SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4

Switching Function

  • Alternatively Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC) or change-over (SPDT) Contact - on rising level

Switch Position

  • Specified in mm, Starting from the upper Sealing face (SP1 ... SP4)
  • At the end of the guide Tube ≈ 45 mm [≈ 1.8 in] cannot be used for switch positions.

Distance Between Switch Points

  • Minimum distance SP1 to the upper Sealing face: 50 mm [2.0 in]
  • Minimum distance between the switch points:
  • 50 mm [2.0 in], for floats with outer Ø = 44 mm [1.7 in], 52 mm [2.0 in]
  • 30 mm [1.2 in], for floats with outer Ø = 25 mm [1.0 in], 30 mm [1.2 in]
  • Minimum distance with 3 switch points: 80 mm [3.1 in], Either between SP1 and SP2 or SP2 and SP3
  • Minimum distance with 4 switch points: 80 mm [3.1 in], between SP2 and SP3

Switching Power

  • Normally closed:  DC 100 V, 10 W, 0.5 A
  • Floats with outer Ø = 44 mm [1.7 in], 52 mm [2.0 in]
  • Normally Open:  AC 230 V, 100 VA, 1 A, Max. 100 Hz
  • Normally closed:  DC 230 V, 50 W, 0.5 A
  • Change-over Contact: AC 230 V, 40 VA, 1 A, Max. 100 Hz, DC 230 V, 20 W, 0.5 A
  • Floats with outer Ø = 25 mm [1.0 in], 30 mm [1.2 in]
  • Normally Open:  AC 100 V, 10 VA, 0.5 A, Max. 100 Hz
  • Change-over Contact: AC 100 V, 5 VA, 0.25 A, Max. 100 Hz, DC 100 V, 5 W, 0.25 A

Accuracy

  • ± 3 mm switch point accuracy including hysteresis, Non-Repeatability

Mounting Position

  • Vertical ± 30°

Process Connection

  • G 1, installation from outside
  • G 1-1/2, installation from outside
  • G 2, installation from outside
  • Flange DN 50, form B per EN 1092-1 (DIN 2527), PN 16, installation from outside
  • G 1/8, installation from inside 2) 3)
  • G 1/4, installation from inside 2) 3)
  • G 3/8, installation from inside 2)
  • G 1/2, installation from inside 2)

Wetted Material

  • Process Connection, Guide Tube: Stainless Steel 316Ti

Non-Wetted Material

  • Case: Stainless Steel 316Ti

Permissible Temperature

  • -30° to 80° C (-22° to 176° F)

Applications

  • Level measurement of liquids in machine building
  • Control and monitoring tasks for hydraulic power packs, compressors and cooling systems

Documentation