Technical data sheet for Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 pressure switches designed for heavy-duty industrial and marine applications.
The Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 are compact pressure switches designed for severe industrial and marine environments. They feature high vibration stability and are part of the Danfoss block system, intended for alarm indication, shut down, control, and diagnostics in applications involving motors, gears, thrusters, pumps, filters, and compressors. The MBC 5100 model specifically features all common marine approvals.
| Repeatability (Bellows versions) | ± 0.2 % FS (typ.) ± 0.5 % FS (max.) |
|---|---|
| Repeatability (Diaphragm versions) | ± 0.5 % FS (typ.) ± 1.0 % FS (max.) |
| Repeatability (Piston versions) | ± 1.0 % FS (typ.) ± 1.0 % FS (max.) |
| Max. switch frequency | 10/min (0.16 Hz) |
| Switch Utilization category | SPDT |
| Contact load (AC) | 0.5 A, 250 V |
| Contact load (DC) | 12 W, 125 V |
| Enclosure protection | IP65 |
| Vibration stability (Sinusoidal) | 20 g, 25 – 2 kHz |
| Net weight | 0.25 kg |
They are intended for alarm indication, shut down, control, and diagnostics in applications such as motors, gears, thrusters, pumps, filters, and compressors.
The MBC 5100 model features all common marine approvals.
The maximum switch frequency is 10 per minute (0.16 Hz).
The standard pressure connection is G 1⁄4 female (ISO 228-1) or flange.