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Float Switch LFL3-**-U

LFL3-**-U
  • Switch element: mercury (Hg)
  • Limit value detection for fluids
  • Sleeve design: small diameter, mounting through G1 tap hole possible
  • Ball design: high buoyancy

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  LFL3-**-U

General specifications
SeriesLFL3-**-U
Electrical specifications
Contact loading230 V AC/3 A/200 VA; 150 V DC/3 A/100 W resistive load
Rated insulation voltage300 V
Pulse withstand voltage4 kV
Directive conformity
Low voltage
Directive 2014/35/EUEN 60947-5-1:2004 + Cor.:2005 + A1:2009
Conformity
Degree of protectionIEC 60529:2001
Application
Descriptionmercury (Hg) change-over contact
Function and system design
Equipment architectureThis device may be used with any sequential circuit, as long as the circuit can support the electrical circuit values of the switching elements.
Operating conditions
Installation conditions
Installation instructionsrange of application and minimum length between mounting and float:
- PVC version: ≥ 50 mm (2 inch), preferred for water
- PUR version: ≥ 100 mm (4 inch), preferred for fuels, heating oils, oily fluids
- CSM/CM version: ≥ 100 mm (4 inch), preferred for many acids and lyes
- TPK version: ≥ 100 mm (4 inch), preferred for many acids and lyes

mounting:
- The float switch is mounted either from sidewards through a cable gland ≥ G1A into the vessel or
- by means of a counter weight or rods (e. g. float switch combination) from the top.
The pivot of the cable should always be horizontal.
Process conditions
Process pressure (static pressure)sleeve design: ≤ 3 bar at 20 °C (68 °F)
ball design: ≤ 2 bar at 20 °C (68 °F)
Densitysleeve design: ≥ 0.8 g/cm3
ball design: ≥ 0.6 g/cm3
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperaturePVC version: 5 ... 70 °C (41 ... 158 °F)
PUR version: 5 ... 70 °C (41 ... 158 °F)
CSM/CM version: -20 ... 70 °C (-4 ... 158 °F)
TPK version: 5 ... 70 °C (41 ... 158 °F)
Storage temperature-25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Altitude≤ 2000 m above MSL
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP68
Mechanical construction
Materialfloat: PP (Polypropylene)
cable:
- PVC version: PVC cable, highly flexible (3 x 0.75 mm2)
- PUR version: PUR cable, highly flexible (3 x 0.50 mm2)
- CSM/CM version: CSM/CM cable (chlorinated polyethylene, (3 x 0.75 mm2))
- TPK version: TPK cable, (3 x 0.75 mm2)
Switching pointswitch angle, measured against the horizontal:
- upper switch point +15° ±5°
- lower switch point -15° ±5°
General information
Supplementary informationStatement of Conformity, Declaration of Conformity, Attestation of Conformity and instructions have to be observed where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Accessories
Designation- LFL-Z231, counter nut, G1A, PVC
- LFL-Z32, counter weight, grey cast iron with plastic coating (Polycarbonate)
- LFL-Z33, counter weight, grey cast iron with ECTFE coating (Halar)
- LFL-Z131, gland screw connection G1A, PVC
- LFL-Z132, gland screw connection G1A, brass
- LFL-Z161, gland screw connection G2A, PVC
- LFL-Z431, gland screw connection 1 NPT, PVC
- LFL-Z461, gland screw connection 2 NPT, PVC

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027200510
ECLASS 12.027200510
ECLASS 11.027200510
ECLASS 10.0.127200510
ECLASS 9.027200510
ECLASS 8.027200510
ECLASS 5.127200510
ETIM 9.0EC011178
ETIM 8.0EC011178
ETIM 7.0EC011178
ETIM 6.0EC001447
ETIM 5.0EC001447
UNSPSC 12.141111950

Details: LFL3-**-U

Function

The mercury (Hg) mechanical contact (change-over contact) is encapsulated in the PP float and is activated in the event of deviations from the horizontal position.

Product Documentation: LFL3-**-U

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Safety and Security DocumentationLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Instruction manualENGPDF43 KB

Design / Simulation: LFL3-**-U

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CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP482 KB
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP254 KB

Approvals: LFL3-**-U

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Declaration of ConformityCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-2349ALLPDF68 KB
Contamination Declaration
Contamination declaration / Kontaminationserklärung   ALLPDF137 KB