The AKS 38 float switch is designed to provide a reliable response to liquid level changes. It uses a float and magnetic switch to control liquid levels and can be used as a low or high level alarm. The switch is adjustable and designed to operate in refrigerants with a wide temperature and pressure range.
The AKS 38 float switch is designed to provide a reliable response to liquid level changes. It uses a float and magnetic switch to control liquid levels and can be used as a low or high level alarm. The switch is adjustable and designed to operate in refrigerants with a wide temperature and pressure range.
The AKS 38 float switch is designed to provide a reliable response to liquid level changes. It uses a float and magnetic switch to control liquid levels and can be used as a low or high level alarm. The switch is adjustable and designed to operate in refrigerants with a wide temperature and pressure range.
The AKS 38 float switch is designed to provide a reliable response to liquid level changes. It uses a float and magnetic switch to control liquid levels and can be used as a low or high level alarm. The switch is adjustable and designed to operate in refrigerants with a wide temperature and pressure range.
Float Switch AKS 38 AKS 38 is an electro-mechanical float switch designed to provide a reliable, electromechanical response to liquid level changes. The simple and basic design ensures long lifetime performance and reliable operation for many applications. AKS 38 can control liquid level in vessels and accumulators or can be used as a low/high level alarm.
Features
Based on Danfoss float type 38E
DIN, ANSI and FPT/NPT flanges The switch box can be placed in any position on top of float housing for ease of installation. Adjustable liquid level differential switch point. Electric magnetic microswitch, mechanically activated.
The complete switch box can easily be
replaced without any interference with the refrigeration system. Switch box supplied with a DIN plug for easy installation and service. Flanges included.
Technical data
Refrigerants Applicable to HCFC, non flammable HFC and R717 (Ammonia). Flammable hydrocarbons are not recommended. Temperature range 50C/+65C (58F/+149F) Pressure range AKS 38 is designed for a max. working pressure of 28 bar g (406 psi g)
IMPORTANT
Should pressure testing in excess of
28 bar g (406 psig) be necessary
then the internal float assembly must be removed, thus allowing a maximum test pressure of 42 bar g (609 psig).
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Float switch, type AKS 38
Technical data
Material Float housing: Cast Iron, zinc chromated, EN-GJS-400-18-LT
Floats housing bolts:
Stainless steel A2-70 (DIN 267-11) / ASTM A-276 Flanges: P285QH EN 10222-4 / ASTM A350 Flange gasket: Fiber, non asbestos
Technical data
Electrical data - Change over Micro (SPDT) switch 250 V a.c / 10 A 30 V d.c / 5 A Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) function - DIN Plug DIN 43650 connection PG 11, 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39) Screw terminal 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) 3+PE Liquid level differential Variable between 12.5 mm to 50 mm (" to 2") in 12.5 mm (") increments. Required diffferential setting should be made prior to installation. Factory set at 50 mm (2").
Design
AKS 38 is an electro-mechanical float switch.
The design is based on a mechanical float, which will operate in the refrigerant. When the set level is reached an electrical volt free micro (SPDT) switch will be activated. The microswitch is located in the switch box which has a clear front cover and allows viewing of the switch position. The micro- switch is fully isolated from the refrigeration system and operates by means of a magnet. AKS 38 is supplied with a DIN plug for the electrical connections. The microswitch provides
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Pressure tube: Stainless steel X5CrNi18-10, EN 10088 / AISI 304, A276 O-ring: Neoprene (Cloroprene) Gasket between pressure tube and housing Aluminium Electrical switch box: Shock resistant polycarbonate CT-661-T
Enclosure IP 65 Weight (including flanges) 9.75 kg (21.5 lb) Approvals CE for further details please see instruction.
volt free contacts to open/close solenoid
valves or energise/de-energise contactors for the starting/stopping refrigerant pumps/ compressors. Can be used as a device for acoustic alarms/ switches for visual indication when there is a danger of high or low liquid level. The switch box can be placed in any position on top of the float housing for easy installation and can be replaced without any interference with the refrigeration system. Flanges are included.
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Float switch, type AKS 38
Function
1 Internal float assembly
2 Switch box 3 M4x8 pinol tailstock screw 4 Top cover 5 4 pcs M12x35 stainless steel bolts 6 AKS 38 housing 7 Pressure tube 8 Top cover gasket 9 O-ring for pressure tube 10 DIN-plug for electrical connection 11 Aluminium gasket 12 Locking ring for internal float 13 Stainless steel bolts 14 Flanges 15 Flange gaskets
AKS 38 incorporates an internal float assembly
(1), which will operate directly in accordance with the refrigerant level. The internal float will follow the liquid level vertically up and down. The upper part of the internal float assembly moves within the pressure tube (7).
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At a specific switch point the upper part of the
internal float assembly will via a magnet activate the electrical microswitch in the switch box (2). A volt free signal can be detected by wiring to terminals at the DIN-plug (10). The actual switch point can be adjusted by means of a locking ring (12) before installation.
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Float switch, type AKS 38
Function
DIN plug
DIN plug
Differential (D) = Variable between 12.5 mm (") to 50 mm (2") in 12. 5 mm (") increments.
Application
Ordering
For the control and detection of
liquid levels in: Liquid over-feed accumulators. Flooded surge drums. Flooded shell & tube chillers. High and low pressure receivers. Inter coolers. Use as low/high level switch to protect circulating pumps/compressors.
Type AKS 38 Butt Weld, DIN DN 25 (1 in.) AKS 38 Butt Weld, ANSI DN 25 (1 in.)
Code No. 148H3194 148H3204
AKS 38 Socket Weld, ANSI DN 20 (3/4 in.)
AKS 38 Socket Weld, ANSI DN 25 (1 in.) AKS 38 FPT, NPT DN 20 (3/4 in.)
148H3205 148H3206 148H3207
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Float switch, type AKS 38
Dimensions
Spare parts
Type
Code no. 148H3200
Repair kit:
Top cover gasket
O-ring for pressure tube
Alu. gasket
Flange gasket
Locking ring for internal float
Internal float assembly
148H3203
Electrical switch box
148H3202
Flanges:
AKS 38 Butt Weld, DIN DN 25 (1 in.)
027N1026
AKS 38 Butt Weld, ANSI DN 25 (1 in.)
027N2023
AKS 38 Socket Weld, ANSI DN 20 (3/4 in.)
027N2012
AKS 38 Socket Weld, ANSI DN 25 (1 in.)
027N2013
AKS 38 FPT, NPT DN 20 (3/4 in.)
027G1007
AKS 38 FPT, NPT DN 25 (1 in.)
027G1008
Please observe: Same flanges as for NRVA 25 and NRVA 32
