TCL001/8181 Float Switch
Brand: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsFloat switch with hermetically sealed reed contacts in a fixed switch part, switching triggered by magnets in floating switch part, reed contact implemented as alternator or normally open/ closed; for neutral and aggressive liquids; not sensitive to dirt particles in the medium; cylindrical threading for simple installation in side of container. Different versions are available depending on material (PP or stainless steel), mounting position (horizontal or vertical) and equipment (relay).
Features- Switch for neutral and aggressive liquids
- NO/NC, alternating
- Reed contact
- Vertical or horizontal mounting
- Molded lying leads (Type 8181) or cable (Type TCL001)
Specifications
Ambient Temperature Range
- Operation & Storage: -10° to 80° C (14° to 176° F) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
BSP Connection
- G 3/4" Male - 8181 Standard (Cable Version), 8181 with Relay Module
- Leads Version: G 1/8" Male - 8181 Standard
- PP-Horizontal Version: G 1/4" Male - 8181 Standard
- 1/2" BSPT Male - TCL001
Consumption
- Current: < 3 mA - 8181 with Relay Module
Cover Material
- Polycarbonate (PC) - 8181 with Relay Module
Current
- Switching: 0.5 A - 8181 Standard
- Switching: 1 A, Maximum
Density Range
- Float Density: 0.7 - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Electrical - Free Leads
- 0.25 mm² Minimum Cross Section Leads - 8181 Standard
- 300 mm Leads - 8181 Standard
Electrical Connectors
- Cable 5 meters
- EN 175301-803 Cable Plug - 8181 with Relay Module
- Positionable M12 - 8181 with Relay Module
- PVC Cable, 3 meters Long - TCL001
Electrical Contacts
- Normally Closed or Normally Open - TCL001, 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Output Typical: Reed Contact - 8181 Standard
- Output Typical: Single-Pole Changeover Contact - 8181 with Relay Module
Electrical Rating
- 0.25 A at 48 Vac/dc, Maximum
- 3 A at 250 Vac / 30 Vdc, Maximum
- 600 Vdc at 50 VA AC/DC - 8181 Standard
- Alternating: 0.25 A at 150 V, 3 W/VA, Maximum
- Normally Closed/Open: 1 A at 250 V, 50 W/VA, Maximum
- PP-Vertical Version: 310 Vac Minimum at 66 VA AC/DC - 8181 Standard
Enclosure, Body Material
- Polycarbonate (PC) - 8181 with Relay Module
Environmental Protection
- IP65 - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- IP67 - TCL001
Gland Material
- Cable Gland: Polyamide (PA) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Insulation Resistance
- 10 MegaOhms Minimum - 8181 Standard
Materials of Construction
- Contact: AgNi 90/10
- Float, Circlip (Only Vertical Version): 304 Stainless Steel - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Float, Circlip (Only Vertical Version): Polypropylene (PP) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Float: 316L Stainless Steel - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Stainless Steel - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Mounting Position
- Horizontal - TCL001, 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Vertical - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Operating Temperature
- -25° to 105° C (-13° to 221° F) - TCL001
Plug Material
- Cable Plug: Polyamide (PA) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Pressure Range
- PP Version (Vertical or Horizontal Mounting Position) - psi: 14.5 (kPa: 100, bar: 1) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Stainless Steel Version (Horizontal Mounting Position) - psi: 72.5 (kPa: 500, bar: 5) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Stainless Steel Version (Vertical Mounting Position) - psi: 145 (kPa: 1,000, bar: 10) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Process Temperature
- PP Version: -10° to 80° C (14° to 176° F) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Stainless Steel Version: -40° to 120° C (-40° to 248° F) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Resistance
- Contact (Stainless Steel Horizontal Version): 200 Milliohms, Maximum
- Contact: 150 Milliohms, Maximum
Sensor, Probe Material
- Probe: Polypropylene (PP) - TCL001
- Probe: Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) - TCL001
Sensor, Probe Style
- Float
Shock
- Stainless Steel Version: 20 G - 8181 Standard
Stem Material
- Float: 304 Stainless Steel - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Float: 316L Stainless Steel - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
- Float: Polypropylene (PP) - 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Switch Point Range
- At Tilt of 7° ± 3° (8.5 mm ± 3 mm) - TCL001, 8181 Standard, 8181 with Relay Module
Vibration
- Stainless Steel Version: 20 G - 8181 Standard