Level measurement

Magnetic switch
For bypass level indicators
Model BGU
WIKA data sheet LM 10.06

Applications
■■ Magnetic switches for detecting the limits of filling levels
in bypass level indicators
■■ Chemical and petrochemical industries, oil and natural
gas extraction (on- and offshore)
■■ Shipbuilding, machine building
■■ Power generating equipment, power plants
■■ Pharmaceutical, food, water treatment, environmental
engineering industries

Special features
■■ Proper functioning, even under extreme environmental
influences, e.g. dirt, humidity, gases, dust, chips
■■ Compact and operationally safe design
■■ Mounting of the switches with tightening strap or via T-slot
at the magnetic display
■■ Medium temperatures from -196 ... +380 °C
Magnetic switch
■■ Versions with reed contact, proximity switch, micro switch Fig. left: Reed switch, model BGU
or rotation magnet Fig. right: High-temperature reed switch,
model BGU-AHT

Description
The model BGU magnetic switches serve to detect the limits For selecting the optimum switch (switch model, approval,
of filling levels in bypass level indicators. They generate a switching option, cable length, cable material) we offer
binary signal which can be fed to down-stream signalling or application-related technical advice.
control equipment. Bistable versions enable the storage of
signals.

The magnetic switches are mounted directly to the bypass

level indicator with a tightening strap or to the magnetic
display with sliding blocks.
The magnetic switches are available with different approvals
and with SIL 1.

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Model overview
Switch Description Approval Switching power Temperature
model with- Ex i Ex d GL Ex i AC 230 V, AC 250 V, AC 250 V, 5 A Proximity range
out + GL 60 VA, 1 A 100 VA, 2 A (micro switch) switch
BGU Reed, aluminium x x x x x x -50 ... +180 °C
case, cable outlet
BGU-A Reed, aluminium x x x x x -50 ... +180 °C
connection housing,
cable gland
BGU-M12 Reed, aluminium x x x -40 ... +80 °C
case, connector M12
BGU-V Reed, stainless steel x x x x -50 ... +180 °C
case, cable outlet
BGU-AD Reed, aluminium x x x -40 ... +55 °C
case ATX, cable entry
BGU-AM Micro switch, x x x -40 ... +55 °C
aluminium case ATX,
cable entry
BGU-AIH Proximity switch, high x x -40 ... +80 °C
alarm, aluminium
case, cable gland
BGU-AIL Proximity switch, low x x -40 ... +80 °C
alarm, aluminium
case, cable gland
BGU-AR Rotational switch, x x -60 ... +380 °C
aluminium case,
cable gland
BGU-AHT Reed, high tempera- x x -196 ... +380 °C
ture, aluminium case,
cable gland
BGU-VHT Reed, high tempera- x x -196 ... +380 °C
ture, stainless steel
case, cable gland

Ex approvals
Explosion Ignition Model Zone Approval number
protection protection type
ATEX Ex i BGU, BGU-A, Zone 0, gas LCIE 01 ATEX 6047 X / ll 1 G Ex ia llC T6-T3
BGU-M12, BGU-V
Ex d BGU, BGU-V Zone 1, gas LCIE 01 ATEX 6047 X / ll 2 G Ex d llC T6-T3
Ex d BGU-AM, BGU-AD Zone 1, gas/dust LCIE 02 ATEX 6056 / ll 2 G/D Ex d llC T6-T5
Ex i + GL BGU, BGU-A Zone 0, gas LCIE 01 ATEX 6047 X / ll 1 G Ex ia llC T6-T3 + GL - 99 355 - 97 HH

Type approval
Approval Model Approval number Options
GL BGU, BGU-A GL - 99 355 - 97 HH
GOST-R all 0959333 ■■ Switching option (series resistance R22 for PLC, wiring in
accordance with NAMUR per DIN EN 60497-5-6)
Further approvals on request ■■ Cable length (1, 2 or 3 m, others on request)
■■ Cable material (PVC cable, intrinsically safe PVC cable,
silicone cable, armoured silicone cable, LMGSG cable for
Manufacturer's declaration GL approval)
Switching insert Model Zone
Proximity switch BGU-AIL, BGU-AIH Zone 1

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Magnetic switch, reed, aluminium case, cable outlet, model BGU
Model Model
BGU BGU-Ex d
BGU-E
32
32 25 7 25
7
Sliding block for Sliding block for
mounting on the mounting on the
left or right of the left or right of the
magnetic display magnetic display

42
42

50
50

100
100

16
16

Switch point Switch point

Cable gland Cable gland for

for armoured cables without
cables armour

Specifications Specifications
Contact Reed contact Contact Reed contact
Contact type 1 change-over contact Contact type 1 change-over contact
Switch behaviour Bistable Switch behaviour Bistable
Switching power Switching power AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
■■ Model BGU AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A Ambient temperature -40 … +150 °C
■■ Model BGU-E Only for connection to a certified
intrinsically safe circuit with Max. ambient temperature
max. 100 mA and max. 30 V ■■ Switch with connection T6 to 85 °C
cable from PVC, grey
Ambient temperature -50 … +180 °C ■■ Switch with connection T6 to 85 °C
Max. ambient temperature cable from silicone or T5 to 100 °C
■■ Switch with connection 90 °C armoured silicone T4 to 135 °C
cable from PVC T3 to 150 °C
■■ Switch with connection 150 °C Case Aluminium
cable from LMGSG
■■ Switch with connection 180 °C Ingress protection IP 68
cable from silicone Approvals Ex d
■■ Switch model BGU-E T6 to 85 °C
with connection cable
from PVC, blue
Case Aluminium
Ingress protection IP 65
Approvals Ex i

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Magnetic switch, reed, aluminium connection housing, cable gland, model BGU-A
Model Order no. Specifications
BGU-A 100248
BGU-A-E 113169 Contact Reed contact
BGU-A-GL
Contact type 1 change-over contact
Sliding block Switch behaviour Bistable
59 Switching power
32 25 ■■ Models BGU-A, BGU-A-GL AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
■■ Model BGU-A-E Only for connection to a certi-
M16x1.5 fied intrinsically safe circuit with
max. 100 mA and max. 30 V
50

Ambient temperature -50 … +180 °C

Max. ambient temperature
100

■■ Model BGU-A 180 °C

Switch point ■■ Model BGU-A-GL 150 °C
■■ Model BGU-A-E T6 to 85 °C
T5 to 100 °C
Sliding block T4 to 135 °C
T3 to 150 °C
Case Aluminium, cable connection
M16 x 1.5
Ingress protection IP 65
Approvals Ex i

Magnetic switch, reed, aluminium case, connector M12, model BGU-M12

Model Order no. Specifications
BGU-M12 114891
BGU-E-M12 Contact Reed contact
Contact type 1 change-over contact
Switch behaviour Bistable
32 25
Switching power
5.5
Sliding block for ■■ Model BGU-M12 AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
mounting on the DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
left or right of the
magnetic display ■■ Model BGU-E-M12 Only for connection to a certified
intrinsically safe circuit with max.
42

50

100 mA and max. 30 V

Ambient temperature -40 … +80 °C
114
100
16

Max. ambient temperature

Switch point ■■ Model BGU-M12 80 °C
■■ Model BGU-E-M12 T6 to 80 °C
Case Aluminium
Ingress protection IP 67
Approvals Ex i

Model Order no.

BGU-M12, with mating connector and 2 m PVC cable 114448

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Magnetic switch, reed, stainless steel case, cable outlet, model BGU-V
Model Model
BGU-V BGU-V-Ex d
BGU-V-E

21,3 21,3

50
50

100
100
Switch point Switch point

Cable gland for Cable gland

cables without for armoured
armour cables

Specifications Specifications
Contact Reed contact Contact Reed contact
Contact type 1 change-over contact Contact type 1 change-over contact
Switch behaviour Bistable Switch behaviour Bistable
Switching power Switching power AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
■■ Model BGU-V AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A Ambient temperature -50 … +150 °C
■■ Model BGU-V-E Only for connection to a certified
intrinsically safe circuit with Max. ambient temperature
max. 100 mA and max. 30 V ■■ Switch with connection T6 to 85 °C
cable from PVC, grey
Ambient temperature -50 … +180 °C ■■ Switch with connection T6 to 85 °C
Max. ambient temperature cable from silicone or T5 to 100 °C
■■ Switch with connection 90 °C armoured silicone T4 to 135 °C
cable from PVC T3 to 150 °C
■■ Switch with connection 180 °C Case Stainless steel 1.4571 (316Ti)
cable from silicone
■■ Switch model BGU-V-E T6 to 85 °C Ingress protection IP 68
with connection cable from Approvals Ex d
PVC, blue
Case Stainless steel 1.4571 (316Ti)
Ingress protection IP 65
Approvals Ex i

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Magnetic switch, reed, aluminium case ATX, cable entry, model BGU-AD
Model Specifications
BGU-AD-Ex d
Contact Reed contact
Contact type 1 change-over contact
151
Switch behaviour Bistable
Switching power AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
Ambient temperature -40 … +55 °C
144

Max. ambient temperature T6 to 40 °C

T5 to 55 °C
tD to 95 °C
Case Aluminium
Cable entries 1/2" NPT(F) with adapter
3/4" NPT(F)
M20 x 1.5 with adapter
Ingress protection IP 66
Approvals Ex d
87

Magnetic switch, micro switch, aluminium case ATX, cable entry,

model BGU-AM
Model Specifications
BGU-AM-Ex d
Contact Micro switch
Contact type 1 change-over contact
151
Switch behaviour Bistable
Switching power AC 250 V, 5 A
Ambient temperature -40 … +55 °C
Max. ambient temperature T6 to 40 °C
144

T5 to 55 °C
tD to 95 °C
Case Aluminium
Cable entries 1/2" NPT(F) with adapter
3/4" NPT(F)
M20 x 1.5 with adapter
Ingress protection IP 66
Approvals Ex d
87

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Magnetic switch, proximity switch, aluminium case, cable gland,
model BGU-AIH, high alarm and model BGU-AIL, low alarm
Model Normally open with Mounting Order no.
Mounting to magnetic display with T-slot BGU-AIH rising level T-slot 115162
122 BGU-AIL falling level T-slot 115163
BGU-AIH rising level Tightening strap 114687
BGU-AIL falling level Tightening strap 114688

Specifications
75

Contact Inductive proximity sensor

SJ 3.5-SN
Contact type Code AIH: High alarm
M20 x 1.5
Code AIL: Low alarm
Switch behaviour Bistable
Nominal voltage DC 8 V (Ri ~1 kΩ)
Permissible residual ripple <5%
111

Operating voltage UB 5 ... 25 V

Current supply active area free: > 3 mA
active area covered: > 1 mA
Permissible resistance of < 100 Ω
Mounting with tightening strap
control cable
Self-inductance 160 μH
Self-capacitance 20 nF
Ambient temperature -40 … +80 °C
Case Aluminium, 80 x 75 x 57 mm
Cable connection M20 x 1.5
Ingress protection IP 65

Accessories
Tightening strap Standard: OD 50-70 mm
Option: OD 30-45, 40-60, 60-80, 80-100 mm

Magnetic switch, rotational switch, aluminium case, cable gland,

model BGU-AR
Mounting to magnetic display with T-slot Model Mounting Order no.
BGU-AR T-slot 115636
122
BGU-AR Tightening strap 115157
BGU-AR m Tightening strap (with Microtherm®) 115158

Specifications
75

Contact Rotary magnet with contact rocker switch

Contact type 1 change-over contact
Switch behaviour Bistable
M20 x 1.5 Switching power AC 250 V, 100 VA, 2 A
DC 200 V, 40 W, 2 A
Ambient temperature 1) -60 ... +250 °C
-60 ... +380 °C with Microtherm®
111

Case Aluminium, 80 x 75 x 57 mm
Cable connection M20 x 1.5
Ingress protection IP 65

1 ) With additional insulation the temperature ranges can change

Mounting with tightening strap

Accessories
Tightening strap Standard: OD 50-70 mm
Option: OD 30-45, 40-60, 60-80, 80-100 mm

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Magnetic switch, reed, high temperature, aluminium case, cable gland,
model BGU-AHT
Model Mounting Order no.
Mounting to magnetic display with T-slot
BGU-AHT T-slot 115159
122 BGU-AHT Tightening strap 110486

Specifications
75

Contact Reed contact

Contact type 1 change-over contact
Switch behaviour Bistable
Switching power AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
M20 x 1.5 DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
Ambient temperature 1) -196 ... +380 °C
Case Aluminium, 80 x 75 x 57 mm
Cable connection M20 x 1.5
111

Ingress protection IP 65

1 ) With additional insulation the temperature ranges can change

Mounting with tightening strap Accessories

Mounting with tightening strap, including Mikroterm®

Magnetic switch, reed, high temperature, stainless steel case, cable gland,
model BGU-VHT
Model Mounting Order no.
Mounting to magnetic display with T-slot
BGU-VHT Pipe Ø 42,3 mm 115038
85 106 BGU-VHT Pipe Ø 60.3 mm 111342

Specifications
Contact Reed contact
Contact type 1 change-over contact
94

Switch behaviour Bistable

Switching power AC 230 V, 60 VA, 1 A
DC 230 V, 30 W, 0.5 A
M20 x 1.5
Ambient temperature 1) -196 ... +380 °C
Case Stainless steel
Ingress protection IP 67

1 ) With additional insulation the temperature ranges can change

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Electrical connections
Reed contact, micro switch, rotation magnet
Connector M12, pin assignment
1 switch point 1 switch point 1 switch point (for model BGU-M12)
Wiring for operation NAMUR circuit per Instrument Mating connector with cable
with a PLC DIN EN 60947-5-6
1 1 BN 2 WH

BU/GY (1) BU/GY (1) BU/GY (1) 2 4 4 BK 2 WH 1 BN

10k
R22 1k
BN (2) BN (2) BN (2) 4 BK

10k 5-pin
BK (3) BK (3) BK (3) (only with Ex)
1 1 BN

2 4 4 BK 2 WH

5 5 PE

Proximity switch
(for models BGU-AIH SJ 3.5 SN
and BGU-AIL)
BN (1)

GY (2)

Connection cable
(for models BGU and BGU-V)

Connection cable Cross-section

PVC 4 x 0.5 mm2

Silicone 4 x 0.75 mm2
Armoured silicone 4 x 0.75 mm2
LMGSG 3 x 1.5 mm2

Colour coding per IEC 60757

Colour Short symbol

Black BK CE conformity
Brown BN
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Red RD
2004/108/EC
Orange OG
Yellow YE
ATEX directive (option)
94/9/EC, ignition protection type Ex i, zone 0, gas
Green GN
94/9/EC, ignition protection type Ex d, zone 1, gas, dust
Blue BU
Violet VT
Grey GY Approvals
White WH
■■ GL, ships, shipbuilding, offshore, Germany
Pink PK
■■ GOST, national standard for Russia, Kazakhstan and
Turquoise TQ
Belarus
Green-Yellow GNYE

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Contact protection measures

The reed contacts should be protected against any voltage

or current spikes that might occur.

Depending on the different load types different protective

circuits are used.

Model KR 24 RC module

Contact protection relays Contacts Input Power supply Approval marking Order no.

KR 24 1 x change-over 2 x contacts DC 20 ... 30 V 112941

AC 250 V, 2 A
KR 24-EX 2 x change-over 2 x contacts DC 20 ... 30 V PTB 02 ATEX 2072 / II(1) GD [EEx ia] IIC 112944
AC 253 V, 2 A
KR 230 1 x change-over 2 x contacts AC 230 V 112942
AC 250 V, 2 A
KR 230-EX 2 x change-over 2 x contacts AC 230 V II 1 GD EEx ia IIC, 112943
AC 253 V, 2 A PTB 02 ATEX 2073 / II(1) GD [EEx ia] IIC

RC module Capacity Resistance Voltage Order no.

B3/115 0.33 µF 470 Ω AC 115 V 110446

B3/230 0.33 µF 1000 Ω AC 230 V 110460

Inductive load Inductive load Capacitive load

AC voltage DC voltage

S1 S1
+ S1 RS
+
R C1
AC 24 ... 230 V DC 24 ... 250 V DC 24 V
C – PLC
–

Ordering information
To order the described product the order number (if available) is sufficient.
Alternatively:
Model / Approval / Switching option / Cable length / Cable material

© 2014 WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, all rights reserved.
The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
We reserve the right to make modifications to the specifications and materials.

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02/2015 EN

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