measuring

•
Magnetic Level Switches monitoring

for liquids •
analysing

MS

OO Switch points: max. 3

OO pmax: 100 bar; tmax: 150 °C
OO Connection:
G ⅜, G 1½, G 2, 1½" NPT,
2" NPT male, DIN and
ANSI flanges, special
connections

N1
OO Material:
stainless steel, brass,
PVC-U, PP
OO ATEX Certification
OO Connection heads:
aluminium, ABS

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 Magnetic Level Switches for Liquids, Side Installation Model MS

Design Model Codes

Connection thread MS05 E R10 SCX P
0
Model
Counter nut
Measuring tube material
E  =  stainless steel 1.4404
M  = brass
Float
P  =  PVC
Process connection
Reed Contact R10  =  G ⅜
2R8 ... 9AC = c onnection box
Magnet
with thread or flange connection
No. of contacts and function*
S  =  N/O contact
C  =  N/C contact
W  =  changeover contact
Description X  =  no contact
Magnetic level switches are used for the monitoring and Electr. connection
control of liquid levels in vessels. Magnetic level switches are 0  =  with housing
manufactured to customer specification. P  =  1 m PVC cable
An overview of types available with minimum lengths of S =  1 m silicone cable
measuring tube is set out on the following pages. Please refer Y  = special length and type
to this overview when placing your order. Furthermore any ATEX
limits can be specified within the limits found in the brochure. 0 = without
E = ATEX
For example:
OO Longer measuring tube Non-standard versions on request
OO Longer connection cable
OO Different cable materials *Please note:
OO Several contacts and different contact operations Contact state referred to empty tank.
OO Different materials Simply link letters for several contacts.
OO Wide range connections and electrical terminal boxes The first letter represents the topmost contact, the second
letter the second contact from the top, and so on. The
position of the contacts, measured from the sealing edge of
Method of Operation the connection screwing, must also be specified.
Kobold magnetic float switches are fitted with a hermetically L1 = highest contact (mm) from the top (sealing edge)
sealed contact which is situated in the tube. L2 = second contact (mm) from the top (sealing edge)
The float sliding on the tube contains a ring magnet whose and so forth
magnetic field switches the sealed contact in a noncontacting
fashion. The sealed contacts are available as N/O, N/C or
changeover contacts.
The float sliding up and down on the liquid is the only moving
part in the Kobold magnetic float switches.

Advantages
OO Simple installation
OO Long electrical service life due to sealed contacts
OO High-degree of operational reliability with air gap between
measuring tube and floats
OO Several levels can be monitored with one float
OO Open/close function or changeover contact available
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 Magnetic Level Switches for Liquids, Side Installation Model MS

Float Design

Model Form Materials Float Height Bore hole Min. liquid Max. Nominal
outside-Ø [mm] Ø [mm] density tempera- pressure
[mm] [kg/dm³] ture at 20 °C
MS-05 Cylinder hollow PP 42 40 14 >0.5 80 °C 3 bar
MS-06 1)
Cylinder solid material PP 40 20 14 >0.9 90 °C 100 bar
MS-07 Cylinder hollow PVC-U 42 40 14 >0.65 55 °C 3 bar
Stainless steel
MS-10 Ball hollow 52 52 15 >0.6 150 °C 30 bar
1.4404
1)
For MS-06 model, one float is required for each switch point
For all other floats two contacts can be operated with one float

ATEX Certificate Supplementary devices:

` II 1 GD Ex ia IIC T6 Ga / Ex ia IIIC T85 ºC Da 1. Contact protection relays
-20≤Ta≤+60 ºC
We recommend the use of contact protection relays in
Connection cable conjunction with sealed contacts.
PVC: max. 70 °C (standard) Contact protection relays have the following advantages:
Silicone: max. 150 °C OO No contact overloads arising from sparking and high
Please note max.-values of every single model currents, which can, for example, be caused by
self-induced e.m.f.'s when switching solenoid valves.
Technical Details
OO Float switches are electrically isolated from the high
Hysteresis: 5 mm difference in level voltage power supply system.
Non-standard versions available OO Protection for persons who come into contact with
liquids according to VDE 0100.
Damping tube for agitated liquids
OO Standard models:
Float switches with damping tube for agitated or dirty liquids
Model MSR-10, 1 channel
can be supplied upon request.
Model MSR-20, 2 channels
Temperature monitoring Model MSR-11, 1 changeover bistable
Float switches with integrated temperature switch, fixed OO ATEX-models:
switch point between 60 °C and 150 °C upon request. Model KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W 1 channel, 1 relay output,
Option: Pt 100 available supply 24 VDC
Model KFA6-SR2-Ex1.W 1 channel, 1 relay output,
supply 230 VAC
Model KFD2-SR2-Ex2.W 2 channels, 2 relays output,
supply 24 VDC
Model KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W 2 channels, 2 relays output,
supply 230 VAC
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 Mini Switches Model MS

Cylindrical float made of polypropylene Technical Details

N/O contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
LW=75
SW 22
G 3/8
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
N/C contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Changeover contact: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
15 15
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Ø12
*N
 ote: contact state referred to empty tank and switch point distance refer
L1min = 50

to a density 1.0 kg/dm3

L0min = 120

Cable length: 1m
Installation position: lateral ±30 °
Protection type: IP 65
40

Min. liquid density: >0.5 kg/dm3

Max. pressure (at 20 ºC): 3 bar
42 Max. temp. PVC cable: 70 ºC
Max. temp. silicone cable: 80 ºC
Max. length of guide tube: 4m
Connection heads: see »Connecting Flanges«
Switch point min. distance
from end of guide tube:  45 mm (for special length)
Switch point min. distance
between contacts: between L1 and L2:
45 ± 3 mm
between L2 and L3:
54 ± 3 mm
Hysteresis: 5 mm

Model Guide Process connection Contact Contact Contact Electr. connection ATEX
tube1) L1 L2 L3
R10 = G⅜ X = w/o X = w/o 0 =with housing
S = N/O
MS-05 M = brass XXX = see S = N/O S = N/O P =1 m PVC-cable 0 = without
C = N/C
(PP float) E = 1.4404 »Connecting C = N/C C = N/C S =1 m silicone cable E = ATEX
W = SPDT
Flanges« W = SPDT W = SPDT Y2) =special length and type
1)
Please specify in writing total and switching lengths
2)
Please specify in writing length and type of cable.

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High-pressure applications Technical Details

N/O contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
LW=75
SW 22
G 3/8
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
N/C contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Changeover contact: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
15 15 ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
*N
 ote: contact state referred to empty tank and switch point distance refer
L1min = 50

Ø12
to a density 1.0 kg/dm3
L0min = 120

Cable length: 1m
Installation position: lateral ±30 °
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Protection type: IP 65
Min. liquid density >0.9 kg/dm3
Ø40
Max. pressure (at 20 ºC): 100 bar
Max. temp. PVC cable: 70 ºC
Max. temp. silicone cable: 90 ºC
Max. length of guide tube: 4m
Connection heads: see »Connecting Flanges«
Switch point min. distance
from end of guide tube:  50 mm (for special length)
Switch point min. distance
between contacts: between L1 and L2:
70 ± 7 mm
between L2 and L3:
70 ± 7 mm
Hysteresis: 5 mm

Model Guide Process connection Contact Contact Contact Electr. connection ATEX
tube1) L1 L2 L3
0 = with housing
R10 = G⅜ X = w/o X = w/o
S = N/O P = 1 m PVC-cable
MS-06 M = brass XXX = see S = N/O S = N/O 0 = without
C = N/C S = 1 m silicone cable
(PP float) E = 1.4404 »Connecting C = N/C C = N/C E = ATEX
W = SPDT Y2)= special length
Flanges« W = SPDT W = SPDT
and type
1)
Please specify in writing total and switching lengths
2)
Please specify in writing length and type of cable
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 Mini Switches Model MS

Cylindrical float and tube made of PVC Technical Details

N/O contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
LW=75
SW 22
G 3/8
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
N/C contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Changeover contact: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
15 15
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Ø12
*N
 ote: contact state referred to empty tank and switch point distance refer
L1min = 55

to a density 1.0 kg/dm3

L0min = 120

Cable length: 1m
Installation position: lateral ±30 °
Protection type: IP 65
40

Min. liquid density: >0.65 kg/dm3

Max. pressure (at 20 ºC): 3 bar
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Max. temp. PVC cable: 55 ºC
Max. temp. silicone cable: 55 ºC
Max. length of guide tube: 2 m
Connection heads: see »Connecting Flanges«
Switch point min. distance
from end of guide tube:  57 mm (for special length)
Switch point min. distance
between contacts: between L1 and L2:
45 ± 3 mm
between L2 and L3:
54 ± 3 mm
Hysteresis: 5 mm

Model Guide tube1) Process connection Contact Contact Contact Electr. connection ATEX
L1 L2 L3
0 = with housing
R10 = G⅜ X = w/o X = w/o
S = N/O P = 1 m PVC-cable 0 = without
MS-07 XXX = see S = N/O S = N/O
P = PVC C = N/C S = 1 m silicone cable E = ATEX
(PVC float) »Connecting C = N/C C = N/C
W = SPDT Y2) = special length
Flanges W= SPDT W = SPDT
and type
1)
Please specify in writing total and switching lengths
2)
Please specify in writing length and type of cable.

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 Mini Switches Model MS

Ball float made of stainless steel 1.4404 Technical Details

N/O contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
LW=75
SW 22
G 3/8
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
N/C contact*: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
Changeover contact: 230 VAC/DC / 1 A / 60 VA
Ø 12
15 15
ATEX-version: Ui: 40 V
* Note: contact state referred to empty tank and switch point distance refer
L1min = 60

to a density 1.0 kg/dm3

L0min = 120

Cable length: 1m
Installation position: lateral ±30 °
Protection type: IP 65
Min. liquid density: >0.6 kg/dm3
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Max. pressure (at 20 ºC): 30 bar
Max. temp. PVC cable: 70 ºC
Max. temp. silicone cable: 150 ºC
Max. length of guide tube: 4 m
Connection heads: see »Connecting Flanges«
Switch point min. distance
from end of guide tube:  55 mm (for special length)
Switch point min. distance
between contacts: between L1 and L2:
45 ± 3 mm
between L2 and L3:
66 ± 3 mm
Hysteresis: 5 mm

Model Guide tube1) Process connection Contact Contact Contact Electr. connection ATEX
L1 L2 L3
0 = with housing
R10 = G⅜ X = w/o X = w/o
S = N/O P = 1 m PVC-cable
MS-10 M = brass XXX = see S = N/O S = N/O 0 = without
C = N/C S = 1 m silicone cable
(1.4404 float) E = 1.4404 »Connecting C = N/C C = N/C E = ATEX
W = SPDT Y2) = special length and
Flanges« W = SPDT W = SPDT
type
1)
Please specify in writing total and switching lengths
2)
Please specify in writing length and type of cable.
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 Connecting Flanges for Guide Tube 8...12 mm Model MS

Model 2/4 Aluminium housing

Dimensions and materials

Model Process Width Electrical Overall Sliding Housing tmax
connection across connection width screwed (F)
(A)* flats (C) D) fitting
(B) (E)
D
...R8 = G 1½ 30AF
...R9 = G2 36AF
F 2... M16 x 1.5 253 mm brass Al 90 ºC
A ...N8 = 1½" NPT 30AF
...N9 = 2" NPT 36AF

...R8 = G 1½ 30AF
E B ...R9 = G2 36AF
4... M16 x 1.5 253 mm 1.4404 Al 90 ºC
...N8 = 1½" NPT 30AF
C ...N9 = 2" NPT 36AF
LW = 195
* Size of process connection must be according with float size

Model 5 ABS Housing

Dimensions and materials

D Model Process Width Electrical Overall Sliding Housing tmax
connection across connection width screwed (F)
F (A)* flats (B) (C) (D) fitting
A
(E)

...R8 = G 1½ 30AF
E B ...R9 = G 2 36AF
5... M16 x 1.5 278 mm PVC ABS 55 ºC
...N8 = 1½" NPT 30AF
C ...N9 = 2" NPT 36AF
LW = 195
* Size of process connection must be according with float size

Model 9 Flange according to DIN EN 1092-1 PN16 / ANSI B 16.5 150 lbs RF

Dimensions and materials

Model Flange size D b LK Ø d1 Electrical Housing tmax
1.4404 connection (F)
(C)
d1 ...F8 = DN 40 150 16 110 4 x Ø18
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...F9 = DN 50 165 18 125
LKØ
...F0 = DN 65 185 18 145 4 x Ø18
F
D ...FB = DN 80 200 20 160 4 x Ø18
...FC = DN 100 220 20 180 4 x Ø18
...FD = DN 125 250 22 210 4 x Ø18
9... M16 x 1,5 Al 90 ºC
b C ...A8 = 1½" 127 17.5 98.6 4 x Ø15.7
LW=195
...A9 = 2" 152.4 19.1 120.7 4 x Ø19.1
...A0 = 2½" 177.8 22.4 139.7 4 x Ø19.1
...AB= 3" 190.5 23.9 152.4 4 x Ø19.1
...AV = 3½" 215.0 23.9 177.8 8 x Ø19.1
...AC= 4" 228.6 23.9 190.5 8 x Ø19.1
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 Contact protection relay Model MS

Technical Details

Model MSR Model KFA6-SR2-Ex1.W (Single channel)

ATEX-approval: II(1) G [Ex ia] IIC , II (1) D
Power supply: 230 VAC -10 /+6% 50-60 Hz [Ex ia] IIIC
Power consumption: max. 6 VA Ex / I.S. data, ATEX:
Relay output: MSR-010 Uo: 10.6 V
(1 floating changeover contact) Io: 19.1 mA
MSR-020 (2 floating changeover Po: 51 mW
contact) Um: 253 VAC
MSR-011 (1 floating changeover Power supply: 207 ... 253 VAC, 45 ... 65 Hz
contact bistable)
max. 250 VAC 8 A Power consumption: max. 1 W
Details: see datasheet Relay Output: max. 253 VAC 2A
Details: see datasheet
Model KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W (Double channel)
ATEX-approval: II (1) G [Ex ia] IIC, II (1)D [Ex ia] Model KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W (Single channel)
IIIC ATEX-approval: II(1) G [Ex ia] IIC , II (1) D
Ex / I.S. data, ATEX: [Ex ia] IIIC
U o: 10.6 V Ex / I.S. data, ATEX:
Io: 19.1 mA Uo: 10.5 V
Po: 51 mW Io: 13 mA
Um: 253 VAC Po: 34 mW
Um: 253 VAC
Power supply: 207... 253 VAC, 45... 65 Hz
Power supply: 20 ... 30 VDC, 45 ... 65 Hz
Power consumption: max. 1 W
Power consumption: max. 0.9 W
Relay Output: max. 253 VAC 2 A
Relay Output: max. 253 VAC 2A
Details: see datasheet
Details: see datasheet

Model KFD2-SR2-Ex2.W (Double channel)

ATEX-approval: II(1) G [Ex ia] IIC , II (1) D
[Ex ia] IIIC
Ex / I.S. data, ATEX:
U o: 10.5 V
Io: 13 mA
Po: 34 mW
Um: 253 VAC
Power supply: 20... 30 VDC, 45... 65 Hz
Power consumption: max. 0.9 W
Relay Output: max. 253 VAC 2 A
Details: see datasheet
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 Wiring diagram contact protection relay Model MS

Standard models

MSR010 MSR011 MSR020

Supply M SERIES Supply M SERIES Supply M SERIES M SERIES

230
230VVAC
AC CONTACT 230 VAC
230VAC CONTACT 230
230VVAC
AC CONTACT CONTACT

L 42 12 13 L 42 12 13 11 L 42 52 12 13 22 23
MSR 010 MSR 011 MSR 020
42 L N
42 L N 42 52 L N
12 22
12
12
~
~ ~
DC DC
13
13 13
11
41 43 82 81 23
41 43 82 81
41 43 82 81 N 41 43 51 53 82 81

41 43 82 81 N 41 43 51 53 82 81 N

ATEX-models

KFD2-SR2-Ex2.W (Double channel) KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W (Single channel)

KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W (Double channel) KFA6-SR2-Ex1.W (Single channel)

Hazardous
HAZARDOUS
HAZARDOUS SAFESafe
SAFE Hazardous
HAZARDOUS
HAZARDOUS Safe
SAFE
SAFE
ZONEZone
ZONE Zone
ZONE
ZONE Zone
ZONE
ZONE Zone
ZONE
ZONE

RelaRela
y C.y C. Relay
Relay C. C.
M SE R I E S

M SE R I E S

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CONTACT CONTACT

CONTACT
M SE R I E S M SE R I E S

M SE R I E S

7 7
M SE R I E S CONTACT

CONTACT

1 1 1 1

2 2 8 8 RelaRela y N.O.
y N.O. 2 2 8 8 Relay
Relay N.O.N.O.
3 3 9 9 RelaRela y N.C.
y N.C. 3 3 9 9 Relay
Relay N.C.N.C.

10 10RelaRela
y C.y C.
CONTACT

4 4
11 11RelaRela y N.O.
y N.O.
5 5
12 12RelaRela y N.C.
y N.C.
6 6

14 14 14 14
Supply
Supply Supply
Supply
15 15 15 15

KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W supply: 207 ... 253 VAC KFA6-SR2-Ex1.W supply: 207 ... 253 VAC
KFD2-SR2-Ex2.W supply: 24 VDC KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W supply: 24 VDC
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