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FS-500 Horizontal Stainless Steel Float Switch

Operating temperatures up to 500° F (260° C), CSA Explosion Proof and NSF certifications

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THREE MOUNTING OPTIONS
Choose from dual 1/2" NPTMs, 1/2" NPTM and 1/4" NPTM, or Bulkhead mount with 1/2 - 13 threads.
 
CSA AND NSF APPROVALS
Standard Temperature, dual-NPTM mount switches are CSA Explosion Proof, while all Bulkhead mount switches and all High Temperature models are approved for General Use. Every FS-500 float switch is NSF 169.
 
100W SWITCHING CAPACITY
FS-500 stainless steel float switches are rated for 100W resistive loads, at up to 120 VDC or 240 VAC.

• Compact size
• Reliability/long switch life
• Shock resistive construction
• Can be used in a wide range of liquids
• Operating temperatures up to 500° F (260° C)
• Switch rated for 100 W
• NSF 169 certified
• CSA Explosion Proof (Standard Temp) and General Use (High Temp)
 

CSA/cCSAus Contract #237484Explosion Proof:
Class I, Div. 1 & 2,
Groups A, B,C, & D, T3
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Class II, Div. 1,
Groups E, F, T200°C
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Class II, Div. 2,
Groups F, G, T200°C
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Class III --
Ta -40° C to 187° C --
Single Seal
Pressure RatingNPTM Fitting: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Bulkhead Fitting: 100 psi (6.9 bar)
Minimum S.G0.6
Actuation Angle10° ± 3°
Hysteresis8° ± 1°
Operating Temp.Standard Temperature and NPTM Fitting:
-40° to 368°F (-40° to 187°C)
HighTemperature and NPTM Fitting:
-40° to 500°F (-40° to 260°C)
Standard Temperature and Bulkhead Fitting:
-40° to 368°F (-40° to 187°C)
HighTemperature and Bulkhead Fitting:
-40° to 500°F (-40° to 260°C)

LiquidsChemicals, Food, Potable Water
Switch Rating Max Capacity100 W (resistive load only)
Switch Rating Max Current (AC, 50/60 Hz)240 VAC: 0.416 A; 120 VAC: 0.833 A; ≤ 100 VAC: 1 A
Switch Rating Max Current (DC)120 VDC: 0.833 A; ≤ 100 VDC: 1 A
Lead Wires#22 AWG, Teflon 24 - 99 in. (610 - 2515 mm)
Material Stem316L SS
Material Float316L SS
Material Retainer316L SS
MountingHorizontal
NSF 169Yes
Enclosure RatingNEMA 4X
• C I, D1 Hazardous Locations
• Food / Beverage
• Chemical
• Water / Wastewater
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    Data Sheet - FS-500 Horizontal Stainless Steel Float Switch

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