Series 225/227/228 Flanged Chamber
Adjustable Deadband 12" to 24", Pressure to 1000 psig (68.9 bar), Temperature to 475°F (246°C), Hermetically Sealed Switches
Adjustable deadband, flanged chamber and side mount are featured in the heavy duty reliable 225 series. A choice of four operating styles are offered: 1. Single stage adjustable deadband suitable for pump operation; 2. Two stage operation with adjustable lower stage, fixed upper stage for pump and high alarm; 3. Fixed lower stage and adjustable upper stage for pump and low alarm; 4. Fixed upper and lower stage for high and low alarm. Alarm stages can also be used for shutdown. Adjustable level changes are available in increments of 12", 24", 36", and 48".
Product Applications
- Oil refineries, chemical plants, power generating stations, pumping stations, heat transfer systems, sanitary/waste water facilities, drip legs, hydraulic systems, boilers.
Specifications
- Minimum Specific Gravity:
- 0.75.
- Temperature Limit:
- Ambient Temperature: 212°F (100°C); Process Temperature: up to 475°F (246°C).
- Switch Type:
- Snap action or mercury. See charts A and B.
- Electrical Ratings:
- See charts A and B.
- Wiring Connections:
- >
G, WT or E enclosure, terminal block;
EV enclosure, 18" (460 mm) leads. - Process Connections:
- 1" NPT standard (1" socket weld hubs or flanges optional).
- Enclosure Rating:
- See model chart.
- Enclosure:
- >
G, painted steel and aluminum;
WT, painted steel, aluminum, neoprene;
E, aluminum. EV, aluminum and neoprene. - Wetted Parts:
- C1 construction. Chamber, carbon steel. Float and trim 303SS, 304SS, 430SS.
- Weight:
- 225, 50 lb (22.7 kg); 227, 60 lb (27 kg); 228, 67 lb (30.4 kg).
- Agency Approvals:
- UL.
- Suggested Specifications:
Liquid level control shall be 225 (227) (228) Series with adjustable deadband of (12") (24") (36") (48"). Unit shall be external side mount type. Process connections shall be 1" NPT (socket weld hub) (flanged). Suitable for operation at 1000 psig (68.9 bar) at 100°F (38°C); 850 psig (21 bar) at 475°F (246°C) with a minimum specific gravity of 0.75. Switch mechanism shall be gravity return and shall be activated by a stainless steel float.
Model Chart
EXAMPLE | 225 | 1 | G | 4810 | C1 | 0.75 | L12 | Series 225-1-G-4810-C1-75-L12 Liquid Level Control, general purpose enclosure, carbon steel body, SPDT, 0.75 specific gravity, 3" 125# cast iron flange, with adjustable level change. |
SERIES | 225 227 228 |
Liquid Level Control Liquid Level Control Liquid Level Control |
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CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS |
1 2 3 4 |
Calibration Instructions 1 Calibration Instructions 2 Calibration Instructions 3 Calibration Instructions 4 |
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ENCLOSURE | G WT E EV |
General Purpose NEMA 1 Watertight NEMA-4, 4X Explosion-proof NEMA 7, 9 Explosion-proof/Vapor-proof NEMA 7, 9 |
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CIRCUITS | 48XX 78XX 78XXHM 98XX |
See Chart A below See Chart B below See Chart B below See Chart B below |
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CHAMBER MATERIAL | C1 C216 HFC1 |
Carbon Steel Body 316 SST Body Heat Fins Carbon Steel Body |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 75 80 175 180 375 380 675 680 |
0.75 S.G. (225 ONLY) 0.80 S.G. (225 ONLY) 0.75 S.G. 150# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) 0.80 S.G. 150# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) 0.75 S.G. 300# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) 0.80 S.G. 300# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) 0.75 S.G. 600# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) 0.80 S.G. 600# Flange (227, 228 ONLY) |
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OPTIONS | H2 L12 L24 L48 STW 01 02 12 23720 |
H2 Socket Weld Hub (225, Steel Housing ONLY) Adjustable Level Change Adjustable Level Change Adjustable Level Change SS Tag Wired Breather Only (E-Housing ONLY) Drain Only (E-Housing ONLY) Breather and Drain (E-Housing ONLY) Fungus Proofing Special 23720 |
CHARTS A & B - ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND RATINGS
SWITCH TYPE |
SWITCH ACTION |
ELECTRICAL RATINGS IN AMPS | ORDERING CODE | |||||||
AC | DC | SINGLE STAGE | TWO STAGE | |||||||
120V | 240V | 440V | 125V | 250V | LOWER | UPPER | ||||
CHART A Mercury Contacts |
SP-ST open on level FALL | 10 | 5 | 3† | 10 | 5 | -4821 | -4821 | -21 | UL |
SP-ST open on level RISE | 10 | 5 | 3† | 10 | 5 | -4820 | -4820 | -20 | UL | |
SP-DT one switch | 4 | 2 | 1† | 4 | 2 | -4810 | -4810 | -10 | UL | |
SP-DT two switches E.I.* | 10 | 5 | 3† | 10 | 5 | -4815 | -4815 | -15 | UL | |
DP-ST two switches E.I.* open on level FALL | 10 | 5 | 3† | 10 | 5 | -4813 | -4813 | -13 | UL | |
DP-ST two switches E.I.* open on level RISE | 10 | 5 | 3† | 10 | 5 | -4814 | -4814 | -14 | UL | |
DP-DT two SP-DT switches | 4 | 2 | 1† | 4 | 2 | -4806 | -4806 | -06 | UL | |
CHART B snap action contacts |
SP-DT one switch | 12 | 5 | 3† | 0.5** | 0.25** | -7810 | -7810 | -10 | UL |
DP-DT Two SP-DT switches | 12 | 5 | 3† | 0.5** | 0.25** | -7806 | -7806 | -06 | UL | |
SP-DT One hermetically sealed SPDT switch ◊ | 5 | 5 | -7810HM | -7810HM | -10HM | |||||
DP-DT Two hermetically sealed SPDT switches ◊ | 5 | 5 | -7806HM | -7806HM | -06HM | |||||
DP-DT two SPDT switches | 10 | 3 | 10‡ | 3‡ | -9806 | -9806 | -06 | |||
SP-DT one switch | 10 | 3 | 10‡ | 3‡ | -9810 | -9810 | -10 | |||
DP-DT Two SPDT switches | 2 | 2 | 0.4** | 0.25** | -1006 | -1006 | -06 | |||
SP-DT one switch | 2 | 2 | 0.4** | 0.25** | -1010 | -1010 | -10 |
‡10 amp inductive (polarized) at 125 VDC.
*Electrically Independent.
**Resistive. ◊ 30 VDC = 5 Resistive
CHART C - MOUNTING STYLE
SERIES
|
MOUNTING
STYLE |
MINIMUM
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
PRESSURE RATING AT
|
FLANGE
CLASS psi) |
ORDER
CODE |
|
100°F
38°C |
475°F
246°C |
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225
|
1" NPT
|
0.75
|
600 psi
(41 bar) |
550 psi
(34 bar) |
--
|
C1-75
|
225
|
1" NPT
|
0.80
|
1000 psi
(69 bar) |
750 psi
(52 bar) |
--
|
C1-80
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.75
|
275 psi
(19 bar) |
100 psi
(7 bar) |
150
|
C1-175
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.80
|
275 psi
(19 bar) |
100 psi
(7 bar) |
150
|
C1-180
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.75
|
600 psi
(41 bar) |
425 psi
(29 bar) |
300
|
C1-375
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.80
|
720 psi
(50 bar) |
425 psi
(29 bar) |
300
|
C1-380
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.75
|
600 psi
(41 bar) |
500 psi
(34 bar) |
600
|
C1-675
|
227
228 |
Flanged
|
0.80
|
1000 psi
(69 bar) |
750 psi
(52 bar) |
600
|
C1-680
|
Questions
- Question
- Why is the minimum specific gravity important on the float level switches?
- Answer
- If a medium has a lower s.g. than the rated minimum for a float, the float will sink through the media and the switch will not operate.
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