Electronic

Pressure Switch
EDS 300

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Description: Technical data:
The EDS 300 is a compact, electronic Input data
pressure switch with integral digital Measuring ranges 16; 40; 100; 250; 400; 600 bar
display. Overload pressures 32; 80; 200; 500; 800; 1000 bar
Four different output models are
Burst pressures 200; 200; 500; 1000; 2000; 2000 bar
available: with one switching point, with
two switching points and both models Mechanical connection G1/4 A DIN 3852
can also have an additional analogue Torque value 20 Nm
output signal 4 .. 20 mA. Parts in contact with medium Mech. conn.: Stainless steel
Seal: FPM
The switching points and the associated
Output data
hystereses can be adjusted using the
keypad. For optimum adaptation to a Accuracy to DIN 16086, ≤ ± 0.5 % FS typ.
particular application, the instrument Max. setting ≤ ± 1 % FS max.
(display, analogue output)
has many additional adjustment
parameters, e.g. switching delay times, Repeatability ≤ ± 0.5 % FS max.
N/O / N/C function of the outputs. Temperature drift ≤ ± 0.03 % FS / °C max. zero point
≤ ± 0.03 % FS / °C max. range
The main applications of the
Analogue output (optional)
EDS 300 are to indicate pressures and
Signal 4 .. 20 mA load resistance ≤ 400 W
limits in hydraulics and pneumatics
and anywhere where high switching Switch outputs
frequency or constant switching Type PNP transistor output
accuracy would overburden a Switching current max. 1.2 A per switch output
mechanical pressure switch. The unit is Switching cycles > 100 million
ideal for building accumulator charging Reaction time approx. 10 ms
circuits or pump and compressor Environmental conditions
controls. Compensation temperature range -10 .. +70 °C
Operating temperature range -25 .. +80 °C
Storage temperature range -40 .. +80 °C
Special features: Fluid temperature range -25 .. +80 °C
 Integrated pressure sensor
with thin-film strain gauge on mark EN 61000-6-1 / 2 / 3 / 4
stainless steel membrane Vibration resistance to ≤ 10 g
 Compact, robust construction DIN EN 60068-2-6 at 10 .. 500 Hz
Shock resistance to ≤ 50 g
 Accuracy ≤ ± 1 % FS DIN EN 60068-2-29 (11 ms)
 3-digit digital display Protection class to IEC 60529 IP 65
 Easy to operate thanks to Other data
key programming Supply voltage 20 .. 32 V DC
 Switching points and switch-back Current consumption approx. 100 mA (inactive switch output)
hystereses can be adjusted
independently Display 3-digit, LED, 7 segment, red,
height of digits 9.2 mm
 Window function
Weight ~ 300 g
 Many useful additional functions
Note: Reverse polarity protection of the supply voltage, excess voltage, override and short circuit
protection are provided.
FS (Full Scale) = relative to complete measuring range
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 Setting options: Model code:
All settings available on the EDS 300 are
grouped in 2 easy-to-navigate menus. EDS 3 4 X – X – XXX – 000 
In order to prevent unauthorised
adjustment of the device, a programming Mechanical connection
lock can be set. 4 = G1/4 A DIN 3852 (male)

Setting ranges for the switch Electrical connection

4 = Male 4 pole Binder series 714 M18
outputs: only possible on output models "2" and "3"
Switching point function (connector not supplied)
Meas. Switch Hysteresis Incre- 5 = Male 3 pole + PE, EN175301-803 (DIN 43650)
range point ment* only possible on output model "1"
in bar in bar in bar in bar (connector supplied)
0 .. 16 0.3 .. 16 0.1 .. 15.8 0.1 6 = Male M12x1, 4 pole
only possible on output models "1", "2" and "3"
0 .. 40 0.6 .. 40 0.2 .. 39.6 0.2 (connector not supplied)
0 .. 100 1.5 .. 100 0.5 .. 99.0 0.5 8 = Male M12x1, 5 pole
0 .. 250 3.0 .. 250 1.0 .. 248 1.0 only possible on output model "5"
(connector not supplied)
0 .. 400 6.0 .. 400 2.0 .. 396 2.0
3 0 .. 600 15.0 .. 600 5.0 .. 590 5.0 Output
1 = 1 switching output
Window function only in conjunction with electrical connection type "5" or "6"
2 = 2 switching outputs
Meas. Lower Upper Incre- only in conjunction with electrical connection "4" or "6"
range switch value switch ment*
value 3 = 1 switching output and 1 analogue output
in bar in bar in bar in bar only in conjunction with electrical connection type "4" or "6"
0 .. 16 0.2 .. 15.9 0.3 .. 16 0.1
5 = 2 switching outputs and 1 analogue output
only in conjunction with electrical connection type "8"
0 .. 40 0.4 .. 39.8 0.6 .. 40 0.2
0 .. 100 1.0 .. 99.5 1.5 .. 100 0.5 Pressure ranges in bar
016; 040; 100; 250; 400; 600
0 .. 250 2.0 .. 249.0 3.0 .. 250 1.0
0 .. 400 4.0 .. 398.0 6.0 .. 400 2.0 Modification number
0 .. 600 10.0 .. 595.0 15.0 .. 600 5.0 000 = Standard
* All ranges given in the table
are adjustable by the increments Notes:
shown. Special models on request.
For instruments with a different modification number, please read the label or
Additional functions: the technical amendment details supplied with the instrument.
 Switching mode of the switching outputs
adjustable (switching point function or
window function)
 Switching direction of the switching Accessories:
outputs adjustable (N/C or N/O Appropriate accessories, such as electrical connectors, mechanical adapters, splash
function) guards, clamps for wall-mounting etc can be found in the Accessories brochure.
 Switch-on and switch-off delay
adjustable from 0.0 .. 75.0 seconds
 Choice of display (actual pressure,
peak value, switch point 1,
switch point 2, display off)
 Display filter for smoothing the display
value during pressure pulsations
 Analogue output signal selectable
4 .. 20 mA
 Subsequent correction of zero point in
the range ± 3 % FS possible
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 Dimensions: Pin connections:

Binder series 714 M18

male electrical connection

Binder series 714 -4p

profile
gasket

Pin EDS 344-2 EDS 344-3

1 +UB +UB
2 0V 0V
3 SP 1 SP 1
4 SP 2 Analogue

EN175301-803 (DIN 43650) 3

hex-SW27

Pin EDS 345-1

elastomer 1 +UB
profile gasket
DIN 3869 2 0V
3 SP 1
^ Housing

M12x1, 4 pole

Pin EDS EDS EDS

346-1 346-2 346-3
1 +UB +UB +UB
2 n.c. SP 2 Analogue
3 0V 0V 0V
4 SP 1 SP 1 SP 1

M12x1, 5 pole

4 3
5

1 2

Note: Pin EDS 348-5

The information in this brochure relates to 1 +UB
the operating conditions and
HYDAC electronic GmbH 2 Analogue
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applications described.
For applications or operating conditions Hauptstraße 27, D-66128 Saarbrücken
Telephone +49 (0)6897 509-01 3 0V
not described, please contact the relevant Fax +49 (0)6897 509-1726
technical department. 4 SP 1
E-mail: electronic@hydac.com
Subject to technical modifications. Internet: www.hydac.com 5 SP 2

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