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General Description
NWS level switch works on the
vibrating tuning-fork principle. A
piezoelectric crystal is matched to the
frequency of a tuning fork in air, and
used to set the fork vibrating. When the
fork becomes immersed in a liquid, its
resonant frequency changes. The
piezoelectric crystal is then no longer
matched to the tuning fork. This causes
the vibration to stop. The NWS’s internal
electronics detects this change and
signals an alarm condition.
The NWS is compatible with non-coating
and some coating media whose viscosities
can range up to 5000 cSt. In addition to
the electrical switching control function, an
LED signals the status of the switch and
the presence of power at the NWS’s
terminals. The switching logic of the NWS
is easily toggled between N/O and N/C by
an internal switch.
The NWS is available with a solid state
switch which may be used in a 2-wire or 3-
wire mode. The 2-wire configuration can
switch loads up to 240 VAC at 0.5 amps.
The 3-wire system switches a DC voltage
when activated.
Specifications
Media Characteristics
Type: liquids or dry
granular solids
Viscosity: 0.5–5000 cSt
(increases
response time)
Max. Pressure: 650 PSIG
@ 270 °F
Max. Temperature: 270 °F (medium)
Response Time: 1 second
Repeatability: ± 1 mm
Hysteresis: 4 mm vertical
1 mm horizontal
Materials of Construction
Wetted Parts: 316 SS
Housing: Nylon
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Electrical Characteristics
2-wire Hook-up Solid State
Supply/Switch: 24–240 VDC/VAC
ON Current: 500 mA max.
OFF Current: 2–7.5 mA
3-wire Hook-up Solid State
Supply: 24 VDC
Signal: 18 VDC
Voltage Drop: 4.5 V @ 500 mA
10 V @ 7.5 mA
Minimum Current: 2 mA (switch off)
Protection: NEMA 4X/IP65 |
Ordering Information

Dimensions

General NWS Usage

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