Model B40

Liquid Level Switch

D E S C R I P T I O N

The Magnetrol® B40 liquid level switch is specifically

designed and constructed for high pressure, high tem-
perature service conditions.

F E A T U R E S
• Choices of chamber materials include carbon steel,
stainless steel and chrome-moly
• 300 series stainless steel float.
• Choice of switch mechanism:
Dry contact
Hermetically sealed
• Minimum specific gravity 0.65
• Process temperatures up to +1000 °F (+538 °C);
Consult factory for process temperatures up to
+1200 °F (+650 °C)
• Choice of switch mechanism enclosure:
TYPE 4X polymer coated steel
TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D,
polymer coated aluminum or cast iron
TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1, Group B,
polymer coated aluminum or cast iron
• Choice of tank connection:
1" welding nipples
A P P L I C A T I O N S
1" or 11⁄2" socket welds
• Accumulators
O P T I O N S • Receivers

• ATEX housing • Flare pots

• Flanged connections • Scrubbers

• Temperature extensions • Flash tanks

• Low specific gravity calibration • Knock-out drums

• ASME B31.1 Construction • Storage tanks

• Additional QC testing • Separators

T E C H N O L O G Y

B40 level switches employ permanent magnetic force as

Snap
Pivot
the only link between the float and the switching element. Switch
As the pivoted float follows liquid level changes, it moves 3
a magnetic sleeve ➀ into or out of the field of a switch
Tension Spring

actuating magnet ➁ causing switch operation. A non-

2
1
magnetic barrier tube ➂ effectively isolates the switch Swing-In Position

mechanism from the controlled liquid. Float

Pivots

A G E N C Y A P P R O V A L S
AgenCy APProved ModeL APProvAL CLASSeS

FM All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
CSA All with a Series HS, F, 8 or 9 electric switch mechanism Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C & D
and a housing listed as CSA TYPE 4X
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
All with an electric switch mechanism and a housing Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C & D
listed as TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div 1, Group B Class II, Div 1, Groups E, F & G
ATeX / IeC ex ➀ All with an electric switch mechanism and an ATEX II 2 G EEx d IIC T6
ATEX housing 94/9/EC
IEC Ex Ex d IIC T6
IP 65
Ce Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Installation Category II
Per Harmonized Standard: Pollution Degree 2
EN 61010-1/1993 & Amendment No. 1
➀ IEC Installation Instructions:
The cable entry and closing devices shall be Ex d certified suitable for the conditions of use
and correctly installed.
For ambient temperatures above +55 °C or for process temperatures above +150 °C, suitable
heat resistant cables shall be used.
Heat extensions (between process connection and housing) shall never be insulated.

Special conditions for safe use:

When the equipment is installed in process temperatures higher than +85 °C the temperature
classification must be reduced according to the following table as per IEC60079-0.

Maximum Process Temperature

Temperature Classification
< 85 °C T6
< 100 °C T5
< 135 °C T4
< 200 °C T3
< 300 °C T2 These units are in conformity with IECEx KEM 05.0020X
Classification Ex d IIC T6
< 450 °C T1 Tambient -40 to +70 °C

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
S W I T C H M E C H A N I S M S A N D E N C L O S U R E S

SERIES C, D, R & S DRY CONTACT SWITCHES SERIES F, HS, 8 & 9 HERMETICALLY SEALED SWITCHES
• Designed for AC and DC current applications • Ideal for use in salt and other corrosive atmospheres
• Process temperatures to +1000 °F (+538 °C); • HS is a positively pressurized capsule for entire
Consult factory for process temperatures up to mechanism and contacts
+1200 °F (+650 °C) • Process temperatures to +1000 °F (+538 °C)

SWITCH ENCLOSURE
• TYPE 4X blue polymer coated
carbon steel, weather resistant for
non-hazardous areas
• TYPE 4X/7/9 blue polymer coated
aluminum and cast iron enclosures
• Designed to meet Class I, Div. 1
Groups C & D and Class I, Div. 1
Group B TyPe 4X/7/9 neMA 4X/7/9 TyPe 4X
Aluminum enclosure Cast Iron enclosure Carbon Steel enclosure

A S M E B 3 1 . 1 C O N S T R U C T I O N

PRODUCT DESIGN WELDING

Pressure vessels are designed within code specified All welding is performed by qualified welders and per
stress limits. Design calculations, design prints and weld procedures required by the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel
qualifications are available for audit. All chamber branch Code Sec. IX. Welds are visually inspected for FULL
and circumferential weld joints are designed to achieve penetration. All other non-destructive examination is
FULL penetration. performed per ANSI B31.1.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION HYDROSTATIC TEST
All pressure-retaining materials are procured with All chambers are hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the
Certificates of Conformance to assure compliance of design pressure.
components with required standards.

B A S I C E L E C T R I C A L R A T I N G S

Switch Series and non-Inductive Ampere rating

voltage
C d F HS r S (AC) S (DC) 8 9
120 VAC 15.00 10.00 2.50 5.00 1.00 15.00 10.00 1.00 —
240 VAC 15.00 — — 5.00 1.00 15.00 — — —
24 VDC 6.00 — 4.00 5.00 1.00 — — 3.00 0.50
120 VDC 1.00 10.00 0.30 0.50 0.40 1.00 10.0 — —
240 VDC 0.50 3.00 — 0.25 — 0.50 3.00 — —

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D I M E N S I O N A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
I N C H E S ( M M )

5.93
3.87 (150)
Rotation Clearance (98)

10.12 8.46 (214)

(257)
Electrical
Connection

Plug

1½" Socket Weld

8.50 7.19
(215) (182)
4.75
(121)
6.62 2.50 (64) Max.
(168) CL Switch Actuates
9.50
O.D. 1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level (241)
Switch Actuates
Falling Level

7.56
1½" Socket Weld
(192)
19.62 (498)

5.93
B40-3C30 / B40-PC30 (150)
Rotation Clearance 3.87
(98)

10.12 8.46 (214)

(257)
Electrical
Connection
5.93
(150) Plug 1" Socket Weld
3.87 (98)
Rotation Clearance 7.19
(182)
4.18 4.15
(106) (105)
2.50 (64) Max.
8.46 5.56 CL Switch Actuates
10.12 (141) 1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level
Electrical (214) 8.30
(257) Switch Actuates
Connection Falling Level (210)

1" Socket Weld 7.19

Plug (182)
19.88 (504)
9.50 11/2" Socket Weld
(241) 7.19 B40-5C20 / B40-PC20
(182)
5.06
6.63 2.50 (64) Max.
(129)
10.12
(168) CL Switch Actuates
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level (257)
Switch Actuates
Falling Level

10.56
11/2" Socket Weld (268)
25.63 (651)

B40-PC40 and B40-HC40 NOTES:

1. Allow 8 inches (203 mm) overhead clearance for cover removal.
2. Maximum ambient temperature at switch head should not
exceed +140 °F (+60 °C).

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D I M E N S I O N A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ( c o n t . )
I N C H E S ( M M )

5.93
(150)
3.87 (98)
Rotation Clearance

10.12 8.46
Electrical (257) (214)
Connection

Plug

9.50 1½" Socket Weld

(241) 7.19 5.93
(182)
(150)
5.06
3.87 (98)
6.63 2.50 (64) Max.
(129) Rotation Clearance
10.12
(168) CL Switch Actuates
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level (257)
Switch Actuates
Falling Level
8.46 10.12
6.12
(214) (257) Electrical
(155) 9.06 Connection
1½" Socket Weld (230)
22.63 (574)

Plug
B40-4C40
1" Weldolet 8.50
7.19 (216)
(182)
4.88
(124) Switch Actuates
2.50 (64) Max. 6.63
9.75 Falling Level
Switch Actuates CL (168)
(248) 1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level

5.93 (150)
3.87 Rotation 5.37
(98) Clearance (136)
7.07
(180) 1" Weldolet
1" Socket Weld
19.63
8.46 (499)
(214) 10.12
(257)
Electrical
B40-1C50
Connection

15.62
(396) Plug

7.19
7.19 (182)
(182)

2.50 (64) Max. 5.56

C
L Switch Actuates (141)
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level
O.D.
Switch Actuates
Falling Level
5.62
(143)

1" Socket Weld

B40-1B60 6.68 (169)
B40-2B60 7.06 (179)

B40-1B60 17.88 (454)

B40-2B60 18.63 (473)

B40-1B60 and B40-2B60

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D I M E N S I O N A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ( c o n t . )
I N C H E S ( M M )

5.93
(150)
3.87
(98) Rotation Clearance

8.46 10.12
(214) (257)

Electrical
Connection
5.93
(150)
3.87 (98)
Plug Rotation Clearance

7.19 (182)
1" Sockolet
7.19
(182) 8.46 10.12
4.15 (214) (257)
(105)
CL 2.50 (64) Max. 5.56 Electrical
Switch Actuates Connection
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level (141)
4.15 Switch Actuates
Falling Level
(105)

Plug
1" Sockolet
8.18 (208) 7.19 (182)
1" Schedule 80 Weldolet
7.19
20.88 (530) (182)
3.90
(99)
B40-PB60 and B40-HB60 2.50 (64) Max. 5.56
CL Switch Actuates
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level (141)
3.90 Switch Actuates
Falling Level
(99)

1" Schedule 80 Weldolet

5.93 8.18 (208)
(150)
3.87 20.88 (530)
Rotation Clearance
(98)

B40-HF30 and B40-PF30

1" Schedule 80
Beveled Nipple
8.46 (214) 10.12 (257)

Electrical
Connection

14.50 Plug
(368)
7.19 (182)

7.19
(182)

5.56
2.50 (64) Max.
CL Switch Actuates (141)
1.25 (32) Max. Rising Level O.D.
4.50 Switch Actuates
Falling Level
(114)
1" Schedule 80
Beveled Nipple
B40-1F30 6.68 (169)
B40-2F30 7.06 (179)
B40-1F30 17.88 (454)
B40-2F30 18.63 (473)

B40-1F30 and B40-2F30

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I N D U S T R I A L

BASIC MODEL
B40 B40 Liquid Level Switch

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION/PRESSURE RATING PSI (BAR)

Chamber Float Min. Temperature (°F)
Material➀
Code Tank Connection
Material S.g. 100 500 750 800 1000 ➇

1F30 1" welding nipple

Chrome-Moly ≈
2067 1777 1636 1615 651
321/347 SS
(142) (122) (112) (111) (44)
1B60 1" socket weld

2F30 1" welding nipple 1857 1566 1294 1240

304 SS 316 SS —
2B60 1" socket weld (128) (107) (89) (85)

Carbon Steel ∆
1925 1820 1250 1100 215
3C30 11/2" socket weld 0.65
(132) (125) (86) (75) (14)
3700 3543 3169 3129 3011
4C40 316 SS 11/2" socket weld
(255) (244) (218) (215) (207)
321/347 SS
Carbon Steel ∆
2085 1820 1350 1110 165
5C20 1" socket weld
(143) (125) (93) (76) (11)

1C50 Chrome-Moly ≈
2533 2010 1872 1845 956
1" weld coupling
(174) (138) (129) (127) (65)

➀ Float material based on availability. Both 321SS and 347SS are stabilized
austenitic stainless steels.
➁ Consult factory for TYPE 4X/7/9 cast iron housings.
➂ Aluminum enclosure limited to +750 °F (+399 °C) in hazardous locations.
➃ Process temperature based on +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
➄ On steam applications, temperature down-rated to +400 °F (+204 °C) process
at +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
≈ Chrome-moly is grade P11/F11.
∆ Use caution when specifying carbon steel above +800 °F (+427 °C).
➇ Consult factory for process temperatures up to +1200 °F (+650 °C)

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I N D U S T R I A L ( c o n t i n u e d )

ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE FOR ALL MODELS ➁

TyPe 4X/7/9 Aluminum enclosure ➁➂

Process one
Switch description Temperature Set Class I, div. 1 Class I, div. 1 ATeX
range ➃ Point groups C & d group B
ex II 2 g eex
d IIC T6
Series F Snap Switch -50 to +750 °F SPDT FKB FKK FC9
Hermetically Sealed (-46 to +399 °C) DPDT FNB FNK FF9
-40 to +750 °F SPDT RKB RKK RC9
Series R Snap Switch
(-40 to +399 °C) DPDT RNB RNK RF9
Series S Snap Switch for -40 to +550 °F SPDT SKB SKK SA9
AC Current Applications (-40 to +288 °C) DPDT SNB SNK SB9
Series S Snap Switch for -40 to +250 °F SPDT SLB SLK SC9
DC Current Applications (-40 to +121 °C) DPDT SOB SOK SF9
Series 8 Hermetically -50 to +750 °F SPDT 8KB 8KK 8C9
Sealed Snap Switch (-46 to +399 °C) DPDT 8NB 8NK 8F9
Series 9 Hermetically -50 to +750 °F SPDT 9KB 9KK 9C9
Sealed Snap Switch (-46 to +399 °C) DPDT 9NB 9NK 9F9
CS/Aluminum Cast Iron
Class I, div 1, Class I, div 1,
TyPe 4X
groups C & d group B
Series R -40 to +1000 °F SPDT R1M RKM RKW
Snap Switch (-40 to +538 °C) DPDT RDM RNM RNW
Series 9 Hermetically -50 to +1000 °F SPDT 9AM 9KM 9KW
Sealed Snap Switch (-46 to +538 °C) DPDT 9DM 9NM 9NW

B 4 0

ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE FOR MODEL B40-5C20 ONLY

TyPe 4X/7/9 Aluminum enclosure ➁➂
Process one
Switch description Temperature Set Class I, div. 1 Class I, div. 1 ATeX
range ➃ Point groups C & d group B
ex II 2 g eex
d IIC T6
-40 to +450 °F SPDT CKB CKK CC9
Series C Snap Switch
(-40 to +232 °C) DPDT CNB CNK CF9
Series D Snap Switch for -40 to +250 °F SPDT DKB DKK DC9
DC Current Applications (-40 to +121 °C) DPDT DNB DNK DF9
Series F Snap Switch -50 to +750 °F SPDT FKB FKK FC9
Hermetically Sealed (-46 to +399 °C) DPDT FNB FNK FF9
Series HS 5 amp Snap Switch SPDT HM3 HM4 HA9
-50 to +550 °F
Hermetically Sealed
w/Terminal Block ➄
(-46 to +288 °C) DPDT HM7 HM8 HB9
Series HS 5 amp Snap Switch SPDT HMJ HMK —
-50 to +550 °F
Hermetically Sealed
w/Wiring Leads ➄
(-46 to +288 °C) DPDT HMS HMT —

B 4 0 5 C 2 0

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A S M E B 3 1 . 1 C O N S T R U C T I O N

BASIC MODEL
B40-H B40-H Liquid Level Switch for Temperatures Above +750 °F (+399 °C)

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION/PRESSURE RATING PSI (BAR)

Float Tank Minimum Temperature °F (°C)

Chamber Material
Material Connection S.g. 750 800 1000 ≈

F30 1" butt-weld

P11/F11 1584 1541 674

Chrome-Moly (109) (106) (46)

321/347 SS➀
B60 1" socket weld
0.65

A312/A479 3194 3155 3036

C40 11/2" socket weld
T316/316L SS (220) (217) (209)

ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE FOR MODEL B40-HXXX ONLY

Process CS/Aluminum Cast Iron

Switch one Set
Temperature Class I, div 1, Class I, div 1,
description Point
range ➂ TyPe 4X
groups C & d group B

Series R -40 to +1000 °F SPDT R1M RKM RKW

Snap Switch (-40 to +538 °C) DPDT RDM RNM RNW
Series 9
SPDT 9AM 9KM 9KW
Hermetically -50 to +1000 °F
Sealed Snap (-46 to +538 °C)
DPDT 9DM 9NM 9NW
Switch

➀ Float material based on availability. Both 321SS and 347SS

are stabilized austenitic stainless steels.
➁ Aluminum enclosure limited to +750 °F (+399 °C) in
hazardous locations.
➂ Process temperature based on +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
➃ On steam applications, temperature down rated to +400 °F
(+204 °C) process at +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
➄ Use caution when specifying carbon steel above +800 °F
(+427 °C).
≈ Consult factory for process temperatures up to +1200 °F
(+650 °C)

B 4 0 H

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A S M E B 3 1 . 1 C O N S T R U C T I O N

BASIC MODEL
B40-P B40-P Liquid Level Switch for Temperatures Up To and Including +750 °F (+399 °F)

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION/PRESSURE RATING PSI (BAR)

Float Tank Minimum Temperature °F (°C)
Chamber Material
Material Connection S.g. 100 500 750

F30 1" butt-weld

P11/F11 1830 1734 1584
Chrome-Moly (126) (119) (109)
B60 1" socket weld

A105/A106 ➄
321/347 SS➀
1701 1701 1293
C30 11⁄2" socket weld 0.65
Carbon Steel (117) (117) (89)

A312/A479 3750 3571 3194

C40 11⁄2" socket weld
T316/316L SS (258) (246) (220)

A105/A106 ➄ 1667 1667 1267

C20 1" socket weld
Carbon Steel (114) (114) (87)

➀ Float material based on availability. Both 321SS and 347SS

are stabilized austenitic stainless steels.
➁ Aluminum enclosure limited to +750 °F (+399 °C) in
hazardous locations.
➂ Process temperature based on +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
➃ On steam applications, temperature down rated to +400 °F
(+204 °C) process at +100 °F (+38 °C) ambient.
➄ Use caution when specifying carbon steel above +800 °F
(+427 °C).

B 4 0 P

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A S M E B 3 1 . 1 C O N S T R U C T I O N ( c o n t i n u e d )

ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM AND ENCLOSURE FOR MODEL B40-PXXX ONLY

TyPe 4X/7/9 Aluminum enclosure ➁
Process one
Switch description Temperature Set Class I, div. 1 Class I, div. 1 ATeX
range ➂ Point groups C & d group B
ex II 2 g eex
d IIC T6

SPDT CKB CKK CC9

-40 to +450 °F
Series C Snap Switch (-40 to +232 °C)
DPDT CNB CNK CF9

SPDT DKB DKK DC9

Series D Snap Switch for -40 to +250 °F
DC Current Applications (-40 to +121 °C)
DPDT DNB DNK DF9

SPDT FKB FKK FC9

Series F Snap Switch -50 to +750 °F
Hermetically Sealed (-46 to +399 °C)
DPDT FNB FNK FF9

Series HS 5 amp Snap Switch SPDT HM3 HM4 HA9

Hermetically Sealed -50 to +400 °F
w/Terminal Block ➃ (-46 to +204 °C)
DPDT HM7 HM8 HB9

Series HS 5 amp Snap Switch SPDT HMJ HMK —

Hermetically Sealed -50 to +400 °F
w/Wiring Leads ➃ (-46 to +204 °C)
DPDT HMS HMT —

SPDT RKB RKK RC9

-40 to +750 °F
Series R Snap Switch (-40 to +399 °C)
DPDT RNB RNK RF9

SPDT SKB SKK SA9

Series S Snap Switch for -40 to +550 °F
AC Current Applications (-40 to +288 °C)
DPDT SNB SNK SB9

SPDT SLB SLK SC9

Series S Snap Switch for -40 to +250 °F
DC Current Applications (-40 to +121 °C)
DPDT SOB SOK SF9

SPDT 8KB 8KK 8C9

Series 8 Hermetically -50 to +750 °F
Sealed Snap Switch (-46 to +399 °C)
DPDT 8NB 8NK 8F9

SPDT 9KB 9KK 9C9

Series 9 Hermetically -50 to +750 °F
Sealed Snap Switch (-46 to +399 °C)
DPDT 9NB 9NK 9F9

B 4 0 P

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Q U A L I T Y

The quality assurance system in place at The MAGNETROL quality assurance system
MAGNETROL guarantees the highest level is registered to ISO 9001 affirming its com-
of quality throughout the company. mitment to known international quality
MAGNETROL is committed to providing full standards providing the strongest assurance
customer satisfaction both in quality products of product/service quality available.
and quality service.

W A R R A N T Y

All MAGNETROL mechanical level and flow trol at no cost to the purchaser (or owner)
controls are warranted free of defects in other than transportation.
materials or workmanship for five full years MAGNETROL shall not be liable for misap-
from the date of original factory shipment. plication, labor claims, direct or consequential
If returned within the warranty period; and, damage or expense arising from the instal-
upon factory inspection of the control, lation or use of equipment. There are no
the cause of the claim is determined to be other warranties expressed or implied,
covered under the warranty; then, except special written warranties covering
MAGNETROL will repair or replace the con- some MAGNETROL products.

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Performance specifications are effective with date of issue and are subject to change without notice. SUPerSedeS: August 2015