Barksdale Temperature Switch Selection Guide

Barksdale offers indoor use remote and local mount temperature switches with NEMA 4 and/or explosion proof design. All switch options are available with one or two adjustable temperature set points, fixed or adjustable hysteresis, and a wide range of operating temperatures.


Barksdale Temperature Switch Selection Guide - cover page
Brand
Barksdale
Category
Temperature sensors
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
Chinese
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
3.4 MB
Published
30 October, 2023
Updated
30 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
7BEC5378A066536CEF14CF42C1B2AA8B

About this manual

Barksdale offers indoor-use remote and local mount temperature switches with one or two adjustable temperature set points and fixed or adjustable differential. The guide describes NEMA 4 and 13 leak-proof designs, optional NEMA 7 and 9 explosion-proof construction, threaded conduit connections, and stainless steel or copper capillary tubes in standard 6 ft or 12 ft lengths, with custom lengths available.

It explains local-mount sensing, where fill fluid surrounds a bellows, and remote bulb and capillary sensing that allows the switch enclosure to be placed up to 25 ft above the liquid level. It also covers ambient temperature compensation, differential tolerances, hermetically sealed switch elements, electrical ratings, and temperature conversion tables. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • Sensor Types
  • Local Mount
  • Remote Bulb and Capillary
  • Ambient Temperature Compensation
  • Selecting a Mid-Range Setting
  • Differential (Actuation Value, Deadband, Hysteresis)
  • Hermetically Sealed Switches
  • Electrical Ratings
  • Adjustable Range

Specifications

EnclosureNEMA 4 and 13
Explosion-proof enclosureNEMA 7 and 9
Maximum bulb pressure300 psi
Standard capillary length6 ft or 12 ft
Maximum capillary length25 ft
Accuracy with ambient compensation±1% of full scale
Accuracy at constant ambient0.5% of full scale
Switch actionSPDT
Manual resetAvailable with G switch

Frequently asked questions

What does the NEMA 4 and 13 rating indicate?

It indicates a leak-proof design.

How far can the switch enclosure be placed from a remote bulb?

Up to 25 feet above the liquid level.

How is accuracy affected by ambient temperature changes?

Barksdale states that its bulb and capillary configuration provides ±1% accuracy with ambient compensation.

How should the switch range be selected for extreme temperature changes?

Choose a range so the required set point falls within 60% of the adjustable range.

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