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- Brand
- Danfoss
- Model
- MBC 5000 and MBC 5100
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2026-10-23
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Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Switch Datasheet
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.
Read onlineDanfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 specifications
| 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 |
Source: Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Switch Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What applications are the MBC pressure switches designed for?
They are intended for alarm indication, shut down, control, and diagnostics in applications such as motors, gears, thrusters, pumps, filters, and compressors.
From: Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Switch Datasheet
Which MBC model has marine approvals?
The MBC 5100 model features all common marine approvals.
From: Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Switch Datasheet
What is the response time of the MBC 5000/5100?
The response time is less than 4 ms.
From: Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Controller Datasheet
What is the maximum switch frequency?
The maximum switch frequency is 10 per minute (0.16 Hz).
From: Danfoss MBC 5000 and MBC 5100 Pressure Controller Datasheet