INSTALLING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

D50 DISPLACEMENT LEVEL SWITCH

PLEASE READ THIS INSTALLATION SHEET CAREFULLY AND FULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING THIS LEVEL SWITCH

INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION

The D50 top entry level switch is a two position level reg- The D50 level switch is supplied with a flat mounting
ulator capable of controlling both the high and low level plate for installing the switch against the walls of pits or
switching points of a pump or contactor. It can be config- tanks. In addition to the flat plate, an angle bracket is
ured to pump liquid into or out of a pit or tank. The D50 also supplied. The angle bracket can be used to mount
level switch operates by Archimedes Principle. When an the switch on any flat horizontal surface such as tank lids
object is immersed in liquid its weight is reduced by an or horizontal bracing. M5 threaded mounting holes are
amount equal to the weight of the liquid it displaces. In provided in the sides of the switch body so the switch can
the D50 switch a magnetically actuated switch detects be oriented with its cable entry pointing to the right or left.
the weight change that occurs when liquid submerges Whichever mounting bracket is used, ensure that once
a set of solid polypropylene displacers suspended from installed, the top face of the D50’s lid is perfectly horizon-
the switch. Since it is weight change that actuates the tal. This ensures the cord and displacers hang vertically
switch, specific gravity, or weight per unit volume of the beneath the switch and apply force to the switch arm di-
liquid medium is critical to the operation of the switch. rectly downwards.
The D50 level switch is set up to operate in water with a
specific gravity of 0.95 or greater. Thread the supplied cord through the hole at the end of
the switch actuating arm and tie a double knot in it so
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT the cord can’t pull back through the hole. Thread the
free end of the cord through the various parts of the dis-
The D50 level switch can be used to control the level of placers as per the drawing on this sheet. Twist and lock
liquid in wells, tanks, pits, sumps, bores. It can be used the displacers onto the cord in appropriate positions, one
in potable water, distilled water, seawater or water that at the required low level switching point and one at the
contains solids, pulp, froth, foam, grit or waste materials. top switching point. D50 level switch is supplied with 3
metres of cord. Cords up to 20 metres in length can be
The weatherproof electrical housing of the switch is nor- used with the D50 switch and are available from Kelco or
mally mounted above the liquid to be sensed, and the your supplier if required. Tie a knot in the bottom end of
displacers suspended by cord at the points where the the cord to prevent the displacers from slipping off during
rising or falling liquid levels are required to operate the adjustment.
switch.
EXPOSED APPLICATIONS
The suspension cord and the displacers are the only If this switch is to be mounted in an outside location,
components of the switch that come in contact with the for example on top of an open water tank, we recom-
liquid and these are made from inert Polypropylene. mend the cord and displacers as well as the electri-
cal lead be protected from direct exposure to the sun.
The specific chemical resistance for Polypropylene can A simple shroud can be constructed from a length
be found at : - http://www.kelco.com.au/compatabil- of 50mm or larger PVC pipe. Stand the pipe on end
ity-guides in the tank and mount the D50 so its displacers and
cord sit inside the open pipe and are thus protect-
ed from the sun. The electrical lead to the switch can
be protected from the sun using a length of conduit.
 ELECTRICAL

WARNING
Please read these installation and operating instructions fully and care-
fully before installing or servicing this level switch. The D50 level switch
is a mains voltage device. Death or serious injury may result if this
switch is not correctly installed and operated. All electrical work on this
switch must be performed by a fully qualified and licenced electrician.

The S.P.D.T. switch in the standard D50 is suitable for all general control cir- Note:
cuit applications up to 500V AC. It is ideal for the control of pump start- To pump out of a tank, use terminals 1 (COM) and 3 (NO)
ers, relay logic circuits, and for the direct control of contactors and timers. To pump into a tank use terminals 1 (COM) and 2 (NC)
The standard switch can operate at ANY voltage from 5 to 500VAC. It is
rated to directly control motors up to 1.5kW (2HP) at 240VAC.
RATED
VOLTAGE
NON INDUCTIVE LOADS INDUCTIVE LOADS THE DISPLACERS
RESISTIVE LAMP LOAD INDUCTIVE MOTOR LOAD
LOAD LOAD

NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC
The D50 level switch is supplied with two displacers.
125 VAC 20 A 7.5 A 20 A 12.5 A The displacers should be assembled as shown below
250 VAC 20 A 7.5 A 20 A 8.3 A and positioned on the cord with their conical ends point-
500 VAC 15 A 4A 10 A 2A ing upwards. Space the displacers apart and twist and
8 VDC 20 A 3A 1.5 A 20 A 12.5 A
lock them onto the cord. Position the displacers so one
14 VDC 20 A 3A 1.5 A 15 A 12.5 A

30 VDC 6A 3A 1.5 A 5A 5A
sits at the required high level switching point and one
125 VDC 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.05 A 0.05 A at the low level switching point. Ensure the bottom dis-
250 VDC 0.25 A 0.25 A 0.03 A 0.05 A
placer sits clear of the floor of the pit or tank and ensure
Maximum Switched Voltage 500VAC both displacers are well clear of any inlet or outlet pipes.
Maximum Switched Current 15A
Minimum Switched Voltage 5VDC
Minimum Switched Current 160mA

Note: Do not apply maximum voltage at maximum current across the

switch contacts. See main data table for current limits at specific voltages
and for specific loads.
DISPLACER
ELECTRICAL LIMITS FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE D50-L MODEL
ASSEMBLY
In addition to the standard switch, a S.P.D.T. low voltage low wetting cur-
rent switch with gold contacts, designated “L” is also available for Ex and
signalling applications.

Maximum Switched Voltage 30VDC

Maximum Switched Current 26mA

Minimum Switched Voltage 5VDC 1) Thread cord through the three components
Minimum Switched Current 1mA 2) Lay the cord in the trench in the anvil
3) Slide the anvil into the top body half
Note: Do not apply loads in excess of the limits in the table above. Do not 4) Screw the two body halves together
apply inductive or capacitive loads to the L microswitch. The “L” micros- 5) Tie a knot in the free end of the cord
witch will be damaged by loads in excess of the limits in the table.
EARTHING THE D50
CABLE GLAND ASSEMBLY
An M4 earth screw is provided inside the lid of the D50 level switch. In
the interests of safety, all applications should be properly earthed using
the earth screw.

CABLE ANCHOR
Each D50 level switch is shipped with two cable crimps to suit various
cable sizes. A cable crimp should be crimped onto the outer sheathing
of the cable at least 5mm back from the end of the outer sheathing.
The cable should then be pulled back through the cable gland until
the cable crimp rests hard up against the inner wall of the cable gland.
After bedding the cable crimp into position, fully tighten the cable gland.

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loss as a consequence of the use of this product. All rights reserved copyright Kelco Engineering Pty Ltd © 2018 The Kelco D50 Level Switch is protected by a 12 month return to base warranty. Full
details of our warranty can be downloaded from: http://www.kelco.com.au/warranty