Data Sheet

B/D/H-Series Switches
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

FEATURES
„„ Adjustable setpoints 15-100% of range
„„ Fixed or limited adjustable deadband
„„ Wide selection of switch elements
„„ Explosion proof enclosure provides uncompromising
protection
„„ Special designs for NACE & fire applications
„„ SIL 3 Capable (B and D series only)

TYPICAL USES
„„ Offshore oil rigs
„„ Chemical and petrochemical plants
„„ Pulp and papermills
„„ Steel mills
„„ Power plants
„„ Water and sewage-treatment plants
„„ Other corrosive environments

SPECIFICATIONS
Setpoint: Factory set or field adjustable
Accuracy: ±1 % of full range (Additional setpoint shift of ±0,36 % of range per SIL 3 capable

10 K from initial setpoint set at 20 °C typical)

Enclosure Rating: B4/H4 Hydraulic: IP66 NEMA 4X;
B7: IP66 NEMA 7/9; KEY BENEFITS
Enclosure Material: Epoxy coated aluminum (standard) • Highly reliable
Optional: 316 stainless steel (IP66 and NEMA 7/9 only)
• Designed for use in wide range of
Diaphragm Material: Buna N, Viton, Teflon, Stainless steel, Monel® 400 applications
Process Connection: 1/4 NPT Female (standard)
Optional: 1/2 NPT Female, • Pressure ranges from vacuum to 7500 psi /
1/4 NPT Female & 1/2 NPT Male Combo 500 bar
Electrical Output: SPDT or DPDT
Electrical Termination: 3/4 NPT Female (standard); Optional: 1/2 NPT Female, M20x1,5 Female
Ambient Temperature -28 °C to 65 °C (-20 °F to 150 °F) FACTORY
Range: ATEX: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) SEALED
All units calibrated at 20 °C (70 °F) CLASS I DIV 1 GROUPS B, C, & D
Process Temperature: Buna N or Teflon diaphragm: CLASS II DIV 1 GROUPS E, F, & G
-18 °C to 65 °C (0 °F to 150 °F)
Viton diaphragm: Sira 02 ATEX 1391X
-6 °C to 150 °C (20 °F to 300 °F) IECEx SIR 14.0077X
Stainless steel or Monel diaphragm
-18 °C to 150 °C (0 °F to 300 °F)
2813 II 2GD
Pressure Range: Pressure: -1 to 210 bar (Vac to 3000 psi)
Ex db IIC T6 Gb
Differential: 0 to 42 bar (0 to 600 psid)
Hydraulic: 70 to 500 bar (1000 to 7500 psi) Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP 6X
(Ta = -20°C to +60°C)
Approvals: UL: E34743 (B4/D4)
E38812 (B7/D7)
CSA: 55541 Sira 04 ATEX 2081X
ATEX: SIRA 02 ATEX 1391X IECEx SIR 16.0018X
(B7/D7 with XCN)
IECEx SIR 14.0077X
SIRA 04 ATEX 2081X (B7/D7 with XCEN6/7) 2813 II 1GD
IECEx SIR 16.0018X
FM: Limit Contol and Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Steam Limit Control Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da IP6X
Overpressure: Check table at page 2 (Ta = -20°C to +60°C)

Weight: B4/H4: 0,7 kg B7: 1,2 kg B7 with YW: 2,4 kg

D4: 1,6 kg D7: 2,0 kg D7 with YW: 3,2 kg

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 Data Sheet

B/D/H-Series Switches
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic
RANGES & DEAD BANDS / HYSTERESIS

OVERPRESSURE APPROXIMATE DEADBAND SWITCH ELEMENT(2) (4)

  PRESSURE/VACUUM RANGES(1) RATINGS BUNA-N DIAPHRAGM

PROOF BURST
NOMINAL PRESSURE PSI PSI 20, 26, 27 21, 24, 31 50 22 32, 42

Vacuum
-30˝ Hg -760mm Hg -100 kPa 250 400 0,3-0,7 1,5-4,0 0,5-2,2 0,4-1,5 2,1-4,2
Compound
-15” H2O/ 15” H2O -375 mm H2O/375 mm H2O -3,7 kPa/ 3,7 kPa 20 35 0,15-0,75/ 0,15-0,75 1,5-2,5/ 1,5-2,5 0,45-2,0/ 0,45-2,0 0,5-1,2/ 0,5-1,2 2,1-3,5/ 2,1-3,5
-30” H2O/ 30” H2O -760 mm H2O/ 760 mm H2O -7,5 kPa/ 7,5 kPa 20 35 0,30-0,60/ 0,30-0,60 1,5-2,5/ 1,5-2,5 0,45-2,0/ 0,45-2,0 0,5-1,5/ 0,5-1,5 2,1-3,5/ 2,1-3,5
-30” Hg/ 15 psi -760 mm Hg/ 1,0 kg/cm2 -100 kPa/ 100 kPa 250 400 0,5-1,0/ 0,3-0,7 2,0-3,0/ 0,5-2,5 0,75-2,5/ 0,5-1,0 0,7-1,8/ 0,7-1,4 2,8-4,2/ 0,7-2,1
-30” Hg/ 30 psi -760 mm Hg/ 2,0 kg/cm2 -100 kPa/ 200 kPa 250 400 1,0-1,5/ 0,3-0,8 3,0-6,0/ 1,0-3,5 1,2-4,5/ 0,7-1,5 1,4-2,4/ 0,4-1,3 4,2-8,4/ 1,4-2,8
-30” Hg/ 60 psi -760 mm Hg/ 4,0 kg/cm2 -100 kPa/ 400 kPa 250 400 2,0-3,0/ 0,7-1,5 5,0-9,0/ 3,0-5,0 2,5-7,0/ 3,0-5,0 2,8-4,5/ 3,0-5,0 7,0-12,0/ 4,2-7,0

Pressure
  10 H2O   250 mm H2O   2,5 kPa 20 35 0,2-0,5 1,0-2,0 0,35-1,5 0,4-1,0 1,4-2,8
  30” H2O   750 mm H2O   7,5 kPa 20 35 0,3-0,6 1,5-2,5 0,45-2,0 0,5-2,0 2,1-3,5
  60” H2O 1500 mm H2O   15 kPa 20 35 0,5-1,3 1,5-3,5 0,9-2,5 0,7-3,0 2,1-5,0
100” H2O 2500 mm H2O   25 kPa 20 35 0,6-1,6 2,5-5,5 1,1-4,0 1,0-4,0 3,5-7,7
150” H2O 3750 mm H2O   37 kPa 20 35 1,0-2,5 4,5-8,5 1,7-6,5 2,0-6,0 6,0-12,0
  15 psi 1,0 kg/cm2   100 kPa 500 1500 0,1-0,35 0,5-1,5 0,2-1,0 0,4-1,0 0,7-2,1
  30 psi 2,0 kg/cm2   200 kPa 500 1500 0,1-0,50 0,5-1,5 0,3-1,0 0,4-1,0 0,7-2,1
  60 psi 4,0 kg/cm2   400 kPa 500 1500 0,3-1,0 1,0-3,5 0,7-2,5 0,6-2,0 1,4-5,0
  100 psi 7,0 kg/cm2   700 kPa 1000 3000 0,5-1,7 1,5-5,0 1,1-3,5 1,0-4,5 2,1-7,0
  200 psi 14 kg/cm2 1400 kPa 1000 3000 1-3 5-13 2-9 3,0-7,5 7,0-18,2
  400 psi 28 kg/cm2 2800 kPa 2400 3000 4-7,5 5-24 5,5-15 4,0-11.0 7,0-33,6
  600 psi 42 kg/cm2 4200 kPa 2400 3000 4-11 9-30 7-20 5,0-23,0 12,6-42
1000 psi 70 kg/cm2 7000 kPa 12000(5) 18000 7-30 30-110 18-70 15-80 42-154
3000 psi 210 kg/cm2 21000 kPa 12000 18000 15-60 80-235 37-160 30-230 112-329
APPROXIMATE DEADBAND SWITCH ELEMENT (2) (3) (4)
  DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE RANGES PRESSURE RATINGS
BUNA-N DIAPHRAGM
STATIC PROOF
NOMINAL PRESSURE WORKING PSI 20, 26, 27 21, 24, 31 50 22 32, 42
PRESSURE
  30” H2O 750 mm H2O   7,5 kPa 5,4 21,6 0,3-0,6 1,5-2,5 0,45-2,0 0,5-2,0 2,1-3,5
  60” H2O 1500 mm H2O   15 kPa 5,4 21,6 0,5-1,3 1,5-3,5 0,9-2,5 0,7-3,0 2,1-5,0
100” H2O 2500 mm H2O   25 kPa 5,4 21,6 0,6-1,6 2,5-5,5 1,1-4,0 1,0-4,0 3,5-7,7
150” H2O 3750 mm H2O   37 kPa 5,4 21,6 1,0-2,5 4,5-8,5 1,8-6,5 2,0-6,0 6,3-12,0
  15 psid 1,0 kg/cm2   100 kPa 500 2000 0,5-1,0 2,0-5,0 0,7-3,5 0,7-1,4 2,8-7,0
  30 psid 2,0 kg/cm2   200 kPa 500 2000 1,0-2,0 2,0-5,0 1,5-3,5 1,4-2,8 2,8-7,0
  60 psid 4,0 kg/cm2   400 kPa 500 2000 2,0-4,0 3,0-6,0 3,0-4,5 2,8-5,6 4,2-8,5
100 psid 7,0 kg/cm2   700 kPa 1000 4000 4,0-10,0 11,0-20,0 7,0-15,0 6,0-14,0 16,0-28,0
200 psid 14,0 kg/cm2 1400 kPa 1000 4000 5,0-15,0 12,0-40,0 10,0-26,0 7,0-21,0 17,0-56,0
400 psid 28,0 kg/cm2 2800 kPa 1000 8000 10,0-20,0 20,0-60,0 15,0-40,0 14,0-28,0 28,0-84,0
600 psid 42,0 kg/cm2 4200 kPa 1000 8000 20,0-40,0 80,0-150,0 30,0-115,0 30,0-56,0 12,0-210,0
NOTES:
1. Switches may generally be set between 15 % and 100 % of Approximate deadbands for optional diaphragms: 3. Deadbands given are for zero static working pressure.
nominal range on increasing pressure. Consult factory for Viton: Multiply Buna N value by 1,4 4. For approximate deadbands for dual switch elements,
applications where setpoints must be lower. Teflon: Multiply Buna N value by 1,2 multiply the single switch element by 1,6.
2. All deadbands are given in English units as shown in the Stainless Steel: Multiply Buna N value by 1,7 5. Proof pressure is 4000 psi with stainless steel and monel
nominal range column. Deadbands shown are for switches Monel: Multiply Buna N value by 1,7 welded diaphragms.
with Buna N diaphragm.

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B/D/H-Series Switches
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic
DIMENSIONS IN MM [INCH]
For reference only, consult Ashcroft for specific dimensional drawings

B4/H4 PRESSURE / HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH – B4 PRESSURE SWITCH –

PSI RANGES INCHES OF WATER RANGES

101,6 64,9
31,8 101,6 64,9
[4,00] [2,55] 31,8
[1,25] [4,00] Ø 7,1 [2,55] [1,25]
[0,28]
6,4 x3 HOLES 6,4
[0,25] [0,25]
129,8 84,1 69,9 3/4 NPT
84,1 69,9 3/4 NPT
[5,11] [3,31] [2,75] FEMALE
[3,31] [2,75] FEMALE
82,6
[3,25]
63,8
164 97,9
[2,51]
Ø 7,1 [6,46] [3,86]
[0,28]
x3 HOLES
1/4 NPT
Ø 58,7 81,1
1/4 NPT FEMALE
[2,31] 35,2 [3,19]
FEMALE 12,7 146,1
82,6 [1,38]
[0,50] [5,75]
[3,25] 70,6 Ø 8,6
[2,78] [0,34] Bracket when
88,9 x2 HOLES “XBP” variation
[3,50] required
Ø 130
[5,12]

D4 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH – D4 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH –

PSI DIFFERENTIAL RANGES INCHES OF WATER RANGES

101,6 64,9 101,6 64,9 31,8

31,8 Ø 7,1
[4,00] [2,55] [4,00] [2,55] [1,25]
[1,25] [0,28]
6,4 x3 HOLES 6,4
[0,25] [0,25]
84,1
69,9 3/4 NPT
69,9 3/4 NPT [3,31]
84,1 [2,75] FEMALE
[2,75] FEMALE 164
[3,31] 82,6
[6,46]
[3,25]
Ø 7,1 97,9
[0,28] [3,86]
116,1
182,1 x3 HOLES [4,57] 53
[7,17] [2,09] 1/4 NPT
FEMALE
1/4 NPT HIGH 81,1
FEMALE 35,2 PRESSURE
12,7 [3,19]
LOW [1,38] PORT 146,1
[0,50]
PRESSURE 70,6 [5,75]
PORT [2,78] Ø 8,6 Bracket when
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT 88,9 [0,34] “XBP” variation
Ø 58,8 FEMALE
FEMALE [3,50] x2 HOLES required
LOW
HIGH [2,31]
PRESSURE Ø 130
PRESSURE PORT [5,12]
82,6
PORT
[3,25]

B4 - psi B4 - inch H2O D4 - inch H2O D4 - psid

H4 - all ranges

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B/D/H-Series Switches
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic
B7 PRESSURE SWITCH – B7 PRESSURE SWITCH –
PSI RANGES INCHES OF WATER RANGES

132,3 97,1
97,1 [5,21] [3,82] 31
132,3 Ø 7,1
[3,82] 31 [0,28] [1,22]
7,9 [5,21] Ø 7,1 7,1
[0,31] [1,22] x3 HOLES
[0,28] [0,28]
x3 HOLES 7,1
[0,28] 3/4 NPT
FEMALE
91,9 Ø 98
3/4 NPT x2 HOLES
[3,62] Ø 98 [3,86]
FEMALE
[3,86] 10-32 x 3/8”
x2 HOLES
15,2 170,3
[0,60] 30,6 102,4
153,8 [6,70]
[1,21] [4,03]
[6,05] 80,9
[3,18]
30,6 EXTERNAL
[1,21] GROUND
10-32 x 3/8” 5,1
1/4 NPT 58,9 x2 HOLES [0,20] 70,6
EXTERNAL 80
FEMALE [2,32] [2,78] 1/4 NPT
GROUND [3,15]
111 FEMALE 146,1
Ø 130
[4,37] [5,75]
[5,12]

D7 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH – D7 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH –

PSI DIFFERENTIAL RANGES INCHES OF WATER RANGES

132,3 97,1 132,3 97,1 31

7,9 31 7,9 [5,21] [3,82]
[5,21] [3,82] Ø 7,1 [1,22]
[0,31] Ø 7,1 [1,22] [0,31]
[0,28] 30,6 7,1
[0,28] 7,1 [1,21]
x3 HOLES [0,28]
[0,28] 3/4 NPT
FEMALE
91,9 3/4 NPT 91,9
Ø 98 10-32 x 3/8”
Ø 98 FEMALE [3,62]
[3,62] [3,86]
[3,86] 180,1 x2 HOLES
[7,09]
15,2
206,2 [0,60]
[8,12] 30,6 133,2 1/4 NPT 97,3
[1,21] [5,25] FEMALE [3,83]
1/4 NPT LOW
FEMALE 10-32 x 3/8”
H L x2 HOLES PRESSURE
HIGH PORT
PRESSURE EXTERNAL
PORT GROUND 147,2
1/4 NPT [5,79]
Ø 58,8 1/4 NPT 70,6
FEMALE
[2,31] FEMALE [2,78] EXTERNAL
HIGH
LOW GROUND
111 PRESSURE
PRESSURE Ø 130
[4,37] PORT
PORT [5,12]

B7 - psi B7 - inch H2O D7 - inch H2O D7 - psid

B7 - psi - YW B7 - inch H2O - YW D7 - inch H2O - YW D7 - psid - YW

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B/D/H-Series Switches
Pressure, Differential Pressure & Hydraulic

Ashcroft Inc. supplies highly reliable Ashcroft® switches and Pressure & Differential Pressure Switches
controls for industrial and process applications. We begin with B-Series pressure, differential pressure and vacuum switches
rock-solid designs, matching the most appropriate technology use two different actuators depending on setpoint requirements.
with the safety and reliability requirements of the applications. For setpoints between 150 mbar and 210 bar (2 psi and 3000
The materials of construction are specified to Ashcroft’s psi), the simple, rugged diaphragm-sealed piston actuator is
exacting standards, and product is built to last in the toughest used. This design features high reliability and choice of actuator
applications. Our modern, responsive manufacturing facility is seal materials for v­ irtually every application. An optional welded
supported by an extensive network of stocking distributors and design is also available for s­ etpoints up to 70 bar (1000 psi)
factory sales offices located in virtually every part of the world. for maximum reliability. This design is available in 316 Stainless
Special application assistance is always just a telephone call steel or Monel. Differential pressure m ­ odels use a unique, dual
away. diaphragm-sealed piston design that features very high static
The Ashcroft B-Series switch line is designed to satisfy operating pressures and small size.
most switch requirements. Materials of construction have For setpoints between 10 mbar and 375 mbar (4,5 and
been selected for long life. A wide variety of precision switch 150 inches of H2O) a large diaphragm is used for increased
elements are available to meet every application requirement, ­sensitivity in both pressure and differential p ­ ressure designs
including hermetically sealed contacts for added reliability and with good choice of materials of c ­ onstruction.
safety. The actuators we use have been proven in more than 20 All standard models feature ±1 % of range setpoint
years of service in the world’s plants and mills. Special designs repeatability and a minimum of 400 % of range proof pressures.
are available for fire safety, NACE, limit control and other more These standard designs perform well in applications where
stringent requirements. Simplicity and ease of use are stressed shock and vibration could be a problem and may be used in
to improve reliability of the installation. conjunction with Ashcroft diaphragm seals in extreme services
Applications include: pumps, compressors, washers, filters, such as slurries or abrasive process fluids.
degreasers, ­evaporators, recovery systems, food processing,
ground support equipment, reverse osmosis systems, heat
exchangers, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, marine
equipment, textile machinery, heating and air conditioning
equipment.

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B-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: B4 24 B 60# IP

Enclosure
B4 Pressure switch, watertight enclosure meets NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 B4
B7 Pressure switch, explosion-proof enclosure meets Div 1 & 2, NEMA 7 & 9 and IP66
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed SPDT
20 Narrow deadband AC, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC (not UL listed)
21 Ammonia service, 5 A - 125/250 VAC
Hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5 A - 125/250 VAC,
22
estimated DC rating 2,5 A - 28 VDC (not UL listed)
23 Heavy duty AC, 22 A - 125/250 VAC
General purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0,5 A - 125 VDC; 0,25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
24 24
(Standard switch)
25 Heavy duty DC, 10 A - 125 VAC or DC, 93 W - 125 VAC or DC
Sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC
26
(not UL listed)
27 High temperature 150 °C (300 °F), 15 A - 125/250 VAC
28 Manual reset trip on, increasing 15 A - 125/250 VAC (Not available with type B7 enclosure)
29 Manual reset trip on, decreasing, 15 A - 125/250 VAC (Not available with type B7 enclosure)
31 Low level (gold) contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
32 Hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11 A - 125/250 VAC, 5 A - 30 VDC
42 Hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
50 Variable deadband, 15 A - 125/250 VAC
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed Dual (2 SPDT)
Dual narrow deadband, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating, 0,4 A - 120 VDC
61
(not UL listed)
Dual sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC
62
(not UL listed)
63 Dual high temperature 150 °C (300 °F), 15 A - 125/250 VAC
64 Dual general purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0,5 A - 125 VDC; 0,25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
65 Dual ammonia service, 5 A - 125/250 VAC
 ual hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating,
D
67
2,5 A - 28 VDC (Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure and not UL listed)
Dual hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11 A - 125/250 VAC, 5 A - 30 VDC
68
(Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure)
70 Dual low level gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
Dual hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
71
(Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure)
Actuator Seal B

Ranges
Process
Material
temperatures Vacuum 0-42 bar 0-70 bar 0-210 bar Notes
°C °F “H2O 0-600 psi 0-1000 psi 0-3000 psi

B Buna -18/65 (0/150) • • • • Stainless steel process connection

V Viton -7/150 (20/300) • • • • Stainless steel process connection
T Teflon -18/65 (0/150) • • • • Stainless steel process connection
S St.st 316L -18/150 (0/300) • • Available on pressure only, Stainless steel process connection
P Monel -18/150 (0/300) • • Available on pressure only

Range (coding examples only, see range table on page 2 for all standard ranges)
60# 60 psi 60#
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B-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: B4 24 B 60# IP 02 X

Case Style
IP Standard case IP66 IP
ATEX and IECEx: Ex db IIC T6 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C) with electrical
CN
connection 3/4 NPT female (only admissible for type B7)
ATEX and IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and Ex ia IIC T135°C Da IP6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C) with standard
CEN6
electrical connection 3/4 NPT female (only admissible for type B7)
ATEX and IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and Ex ia IIC T135°C Da IP6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C)
CEN7
with cable gland M20 (only admissible for type B7)
IPM1 Case with protection IP66 and DIN Hirschmann connector
UL UL listed NEMA 3, 4, 4x, 13 and IP66 (only admissible for type B4)
Process Connection Size
02 ¼ NPT male (with adapter)
05 7/16-20 SAE female (only admissible for compound ranges and ranges ≤ 60 psi)
06 ½ NPT male / ¼ NPT female (standard for ranges ≥ 1000 psi)
07 ½ NPT female (inH2O ranges and ranges ≥ 1000 psi with adapter)
13 G ¼ B male (with adapter)
15 G ½ B male (with adapter)
16 M20x1,5 male (with adapter)
25 ¼ NPT female (only for ranges ≤ 600 psi)
26 G ¼ female (with adapter)
51 G ½ female (with adapter)
Options (If choosing an option(s) must include a “X”) X__
Electrical Connection
= 3/4 NPT female (standard)
CEN3 Cable gland M20, Ex d (only admissible for type B7)
G15 Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to G 1/2 female
HAN7DS Harting connection HAN 7D with silver contacts (only admissible for type B4)
HAN7DG Harting connection HAN 7D with gold contacts (only admissible for type B4)
JL Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to 1/2 NPT female
JM Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to M20x1,5 female
KV1 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 9 (only admissible for type B4)
KV2 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 11 (only admissible for type B4)
KV3 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B4)
KV4 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 16 (only admissible for type B4)
KV9 Cable gland EEx d II (Hawke UK), 3/4 NPT male (only admissible for type B7)
KV42 Cable gland EEx d II PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B7)
KV52 Plastic cable gland PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B4)
LE 2 m (6 ft) leads on micro switch
M25 Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to M25x1,5 female
PM Wire leads potted in conduit single/dual
Electrical Connection Options
K3 Terminal block (only admissible for type B7; Standard with 2 SPDT and microswitch 22, 23, 31, 32, and 42)
PJ 24 VDC pilot light single/dual (only admissible for type B4)
PK Pilot lights (neon) top mounted single/dual (only admissible for type B4)

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B-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: B4 24 B 60# IP 02 XNH

Agency Approval
EAC EAC declaration according TR-TC 012 (only admissible for type B7)
C8 CSA approval
FM FM approval, pilot lights included (not available on all combinations, consult Ashcroft for support)
Case
BP Wall mounting bracket (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
CH Chained cover
FP Fungus proof (not available on CN, CEN6 and CEN7)
TM 2” Pipe mounting bracket
TM1 2” Pipe mounting bracket, Material 316L (1.4404)
Case Material Options
YW Case in stainless steel 316L (1.4404) (only admissible for type B7)
Process Connection
D2 Dual seal rating (only admissible for type B7)
G3 Belleville actuator (64 or 68 switch element only; not available on all combinations)
G6 Gas/oil UL limit control to 600 psi (only Buna N and Viton actuator seal; not available on all combinations)
G7 Redundant diaphragm with vent (only stainless steel diaphragm; not available on all combinations)
G8 Steam limit control to 300 psi
G9 Fire safe actuator 1/4 NPT female (only stainless steel diaphragm)
HX High pressure rating 100 psi proof (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
TA Stainless steel 316 (1.4401) process connection 1/4 NPT female (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
Setpoint
FS Factory adjusted setpoint (setpoint and direction must be specified by the customer)
Cleaning
6B Cleaned for gaseous Oxygen or other strong oxidizing agents (not available for Buna N actuator seal)
6W Cleaned for oxidizing processes other than Oxygen
YF Silicone free product
Marking/Tagging
MD Metric range on label (Engineering unit must be specified by customer)
NH Stainless steel tagging, wired
NH1 Extra large stainless steel tagging, wired
RN Range scale
Test/Certificate
CD2 Material test report according to EN 10204 / 2.2
C6 Typical material certificate
MA Certificate according to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-2015 and MR0103-2015 / ISO 15156-2015 (only for actuator seal P)
MQ Positive material Identification (PMI-Test) (only admissible for actuator seal P and S in combination with psi ranges)
C4 Individual certified calibration chart
HY Hydrostatic testing according EN10204 / 3.1

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 Data Sheet

D-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Differential Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: D4 24 B 100# =

Enclosure
D4 Differential pressure switch, water-tight enclosure, NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 D4
D7 Differential pressure switch, explosion- proof enclosure, Div 1 & 2, NEMA 7 & 9 and IP66
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed SPDT
20 Narrow deadband AC, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC (not UL listed)
21 Ammonia service, 5 A - 125/250 VAC
Hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5 A - 125/250 VAC,
22
estimated DC rating 2,5 A - 28 VDC (not UL listed)
23 Heavy duty AC, 22 A - 125/250 VAC
General purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0,5 A - 125 VDC; 0,25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
24 24
(Standard switch)
Heavy duty DC, 10 A - 125 VAC or DC, 93 W - 125 VAC or DC
25
(Not available for type B7 and psid ranges)
Sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC
26
(not UL listed)
27 High temperature 150 °C (300 °F), 15 A - 125/250 VAC
28 Manual reset trip on, increasing 15 A - 125/250 VAC (Not available with type B7 enclosure)
29 Manual reset trip on, decreasing, 15 A - 125/250 VAC (Not available with type B7 enclosure)
31 Low level (gold) contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
32 Hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11 A - 125/250 VAC, 5 A - 30 VDC
42 Hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
50 Variable deadband, 15 A - 125/250 VAC
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed Dual (2 SPDT)
Dual narrow deadband, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating, 0,4 A - 120 VDC
61
(not UL listed)
Dual sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC
62
(not UL listed)
63 Dual high temperature 150 °C (300 °F), 15 A - 125/250 VAC
64 Dual general purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0,5 A - 125 VDC; 0,25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
65 Dual ammonia service, 5 A - 125/250 VAC
 ual hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating,
D
67
2,5 A - 28 VDC (Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure and not UL listed)
Dual hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11 A - 125/250 VAC, 5 A - 30 VDC
68
(Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure)
70 Dual low level gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
Dual hermetically sealed switch, gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
71
(Wires cannot be terminated inside type B4 switch enclosure)
Actuator Seal B

Ranges Notes
Process
Material
temperatures 0-6,2 bar 7 - 42 bar
°C °F 15-90 psi 100-600 psi

B Buna -18/65 (0/150) • • Steel, nickel plated

V Viton -7/150 (20/300) • • Steel, nickel plated
T Teflon -18/65 (0/150) • • Steel, nickel plated
S St.st 316L -18/150 (0/300) • Steel, nickel plated

Range (coding examples only, see range table on page 2 for all standard ranges)
100# 100 psi 100#
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 Data Sheet

D-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Differential Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: D4 24 B 100# = 25 X

Case Style
= Standard enclosure, for description read “Enclosure” section of this table =
ATEX and IECEx: Ex db IIC T6 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP 6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C)
CN
with electrical connection ¾ NPT female (only admissible for type B7)
ATEX and IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and Ex ia IIC T135°C Da IP6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C)
CEN6
with standard electrical connection ¾ NPT female (only admissible for type B7)
ATEX and IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and Ex ia IIC T135°C Da IP6X (Ta = -20°C to +60°C)
CEN7
with cable gland M20 (only admissible for type B7)
IPM1 Case with protection IP66 and DIN Hirschmann connector
UL UL listed NEMA 3, 4, 4x, 13 and IP66 (only admissible for type B4)
Process Connection Size
06 ¼ NPT female (standard)
02 ¼ NPT male (with adapter) 02
07 ½ NPT female (with adapter)
13 G ¼ B male (with adapter)
15 G ½ B male (with adapter)
16 M20x1,5 male (with adapter)
25 ¼ NPT female (standard for all ranges)
26 G ¼ female (with adapter)
Options (If choosing an option(s) must include a “X”)
Electrical Connection
= 3/4 NPT female (standard)
CEN3 Cable gland M20, Ex d (only admissible for type B7)
G15 Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to G 1/2 female
HAN7DS Harting connection HAN 7D with silver contacts (only admissible for type B4)
HAN7DG Harting connection HAN 7D with gold contacts (only admissible for type B4)
JK 3/4 NPT Female Left conduit connection (inadmissible for dual switches and standard on type B7)
JL Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to 1/2 NPT female
JM Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to M20x1,5 female
KV1 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 9 (only admissible for type B4)
KV2 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 11 (only admissible for type B4)
KV3 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B4)
KV4 Plastic cable gland IP65, PG 16 (only admissible for type B4)
KV9 Cable gland EEx d II (Hawke UK), 3/4 NPT male (only admissible for type B7)
KV42 Cable gland EEx d II PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B7)
KV52 Plastic cable gland PG 13,5 (only admissible for type B4)
LE 2 m (6 ft) leads on micro switch
M25 Reducing bushing ¾ NPT female to M25x1,5 female
PM Wire leads potted in conduit single/dual
Electrical Connection Options
K3 Terminal block (only admissible for type B7; Standard with 2 SPDT and microswitch 22, 23, 31, 32, and 42)
PJ 24 VDC pilot light single/dual (only admissible for type B4)
PK Pilot lights (neon) top mounted single/dual (only admissible for type B4)

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 Data Sheet

D-Series Switch Type B4 & B7

Differential Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: D4 24 B 100# = 25 X

Agency Approval
EAC EAC declaration according TR-TC 012 (only admissible for type B7)
C8 CSA approval
FM FM approval, pilot lights included (not available on all combinations, consult Ashcroft for support)
Case
BP Wall mounting bracket (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
CH Chained cover
FP Fungus proof (not available on CN, CEN6 and CEN7)
TM 2” Pipe mounting bracket
Case Material Options
YW Case in stainless steel 316L (1.4404) (only admissible for type B7)
Process Connection
HS High static pressure (max. 100 bar), stainless steel 316 (1.4401)
G5 Gas/oil UL limit control to 150 in. H2O
UD Stainlees steel 316 (1.4401) pressure connection (only admissible for psid ranges and standard for actuator seal S)
HX High pressure rating 40 psi static, 600 psi proof (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
TA Stainless steel 316 (1.4401) process connection 1/4 NPT female (only admissible for in.H2O ranges)
Setpoint
FS Factory adjusted setpoint (setpoint and direction must be specified by customer)
Cleaning
6B Cleaned for gaseous Oxygen or other strong oxidizing agents (not available for Buna N actuator seal)
6W Cleaned for oxidizing processes other than Oxygen
Marking/Tagging
MD Metric range on label (Engineering unit must be specified by customer)
NH Stainless steel tagging, wired
NH1 Extra large stainless steel tagging, wired
RN Range scale
Test/Certificate
CD2 Material test report according to EN 10204 / 2.2
C4 Individual certified calibration chart
HY Hydrostatic testing according EN10204 / 3.1

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H-Series Switch Type H4

Hydraulic Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: H4 24 V 5000#

Enclosure
H4 Hydraulic pressure switch, watertight enclosure meets NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66 H4
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed SPDT
20 Narrow deadband AC, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0,4 A - 120 VDC (not UL listed)
Hermetically sealed switch, narrow deadband, 5 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 2.5 A - 28 VDC
22
(not UL listed)
23 Heavy duty ac, 22 A - 125/250 VAC
General purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0.5 A - 125 VDC; 0.25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
24 24
(Standard switch)
25 Heavy duty DC, 10 A - 125 VAC or DC, 93 W - 125 VAC or DC
Sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0.4 A - 120 VDC
26
(not UL listed)
27 High temperature 150 °C (300 °F), 15 A - 125/250 VAC
28 Manual reset trip on, increasing 15 A - 125/250 VAC
29 Manual reset trip on, decreasing, 15 A - 125/250 VAC
32 Hermetically sealed switch, general purpose, 11 A - 125/250 VAC, 5 A - 30 VDC
Switch Element Selection - UL/CSA Listed Dual (2 SPDT)
61 Dual narrow deadband, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating, 0.4 A - 120 VDC (not UL listed)
62 Dual sealed environment proof, 15 A - 125/250 VAC, estimated DC rating 0.4 A - 120 VDC (not UL listed)
63 Dual high temp. 300°F, 15 A - 125/250 VAC
64 Dual general purpose, 15A - 125/250/480 VAC; 0.5 A - 125 VDC; 0.25 A - 250 VDC; 6 A - 30 VDC
65 Dual ammonia service, 5 A - 125/250 VAC
70 Dual low level gold contacts, 1 A - 125 VAC
Actuator Seal V

Ranges Notes
Process
Material
temperatures 70-500 bar
°C °F 1000-7500 psi

V Viton -7/150 (20/300) • Viton O-ring, stainless steel pressure connection

Range 5000#

Range Adjustable Setpoint Proof Pressure

psi kg/cm2 MPa psi psi
1000 70 7 150 - 1000 12000
2000 140 14 300 - 2000 12000
3000 210 21 450 - 3000 12000
5000 345 34 750 - 5000 10000
7500 500 50 1125 - 7500 10000

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H-Series Switch Type 400

Hydraulic Pressure

ORDERING CODE EXAMPLE: H4 24 V 5000# = = X

Case Style
= Standard case, more details see “Enclosure” above at this table =
Process Connection Size
= 1/4 NPT female =
Options (If choosing an option(s) must include a “X”)
Electrical Connection
= 3/4 NPT female (standard)
JK 3/4 NPT Female Left conduit connection (inadmissible for dual switches)
JL Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to 1/2 NPT female
JM Reducing bushing 3/4 NPT female to M20x1,5 female
LE 2 m (6 ft) leads on micro switch
PM Wire leads potted in conduit single/dual
Electrical Connection Options
PJ 24 VDC pilot light single/dual
PK Pilot lights (neon) top mounted single/dual
Case
CH Chained cover
FP Fungus proof
TM 2” Pipe mounting bracket
Setpoint
FS Factory adjusted setpoint (setpoint and direction must be specified by customer)
Cleaning
6B Cleaned for gaseous Oxygen or other strong oxidizing agents
6W Cleaned for oxidizing processes other than Oxygen
Marking/Tagging
MD Metric range on label (Engineering unit must be specified by customer)
NH Stainless steel tagging, wired
RN Range scale
Test/Certificate
CD2 Material test report according to EN 10204 / 2.2
C6 Typical material certificate
C4 Individual certified calibration chart

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