Operating instructions

Pressure switch mechanical, model PSM-630

Fig. top: Pressure switch mechanical, model PSM-630

Fig. bottom: Pressure switch with relief valve, model PSM-630
Contents

Contents
1. General information 3
2. Model and specification 4
3. Operation 5
4. Procedure 6
5. Electrical connection 7
6. Mounting dimensions 8

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 1. General information

The Pressure switch PSM-630 is primarily designed for automatic control of air
compressor and other similar control functions. Type PSM-630 is available optionally
with pressure relief valve which is used to release the locked pressure in the
compressor head for smooth operation during the next cycle. The switch breaks the
circuit when the pressure reaches the set value and makes it when pressure falls below
a pre-set value, the contacts can be used for starting and stopping of compressors.

Installation Guidelines
„„ Isolate electrical power supply before opening the cover.
„„ Before installation check operating pressure and temperature range as per the
information provided in page 4.
„„ Do not exceed the stated maximum working pressure.
„„ The measuring element will get permanently damaged if the applied pressure
exceeds the maximum working pressure.
„„ The pressure measuring element is mounted in a metallic housing. Ensure to hold
the pressure connection hexagon with a spanner and tighten the process connector
to avoid strain on the metallic sensor housing. Ensure no stress is produced while
fitting.

„„ Do not hold the instrument and rotate it for fixing on pressure line.
„„ Instrument is suitable for air and water.
„„ Bleed the system before putting into operation.
a) Mount the instrument away from sources of vibrations more than 4g.
b)
Protect against the effects of weather, example rain.
„„ Manual ON/OFF knob – Knob should be in ON position always (contacts will be in
normally closed condition), during the process of pressure increase and decrease
instrument will work as per the set point and differential.
„„ If this knob is in OFF position (contacts will be in normally open condition), contacts
will not change over further as per set parameters.
„„ Knob can be positioned in OFF condition when user need to disconnect the electrical
connection temporarily at the compressor end instead of switching OFF the main
Power supply.
„„ Fix cover properly to use manual on/off knob by tightening screw at 2 Nm of torque.
„„ Do not mount the cover when knob is in off position.

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 2. Model and specification

Permissible
Adjustable switch Maximum
Unit Setting range 1) switch point on
differential 2) working pressure
rising pressure
1 ... 5 1.7 ... 5 0.7 ... 3 8
bar 2.5 ... 11 4.3 ... 11 1.8 ... 7 15
6 ... 16 8.3 ... 16 2.3 ... 7 20

1) Switch point and reset point have to be within the setting range.
2) The difference between the switch point and the reset point is also known as switch hysteresis.

Measuring element
NBR diaphragm

Pressure connector
Die cast aluminium

Switching function
Normally closed contact

Permissible ambient temperature

-40 °C ... +70 °C

Permissible medium temperature

-20 °C ... +70 °C

Switch contacts
Double pole single throw (DPST) contact system
Triple pole single throw (TPST) contact system

Electrical rating
AC-3 16A, 230V / 440V AC

Conformity
BS:6134:1991, IEC-60947-5-1, IEC-60947-4-1, IEC-60947-1

Pressure relief valve

Only for setting range 2.5 ... 11 bar and 6 ... 16 bar
1/4" flare connection with nut

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3. Operation

Process pressure when applied to the sensing diaphragm creates a force which
opposes the force of a pre-compressed spring (Range spring). When the force due to
the diaphragm overcomes the spring force, it moves a balancing arm and in turn switch
contact changes over.
The output contacts can be used for starting and stopping of compressors.
Contact gets reset when the force of the diaphragm becomes less than that of the
spring load.
The pressure at which the contact is reset can be varied by adjusting the differential
spring.
Setpoint adjustment Differential adjustment

(-) (+)
(+) Lock Plate

(-)

Spanner Size: 8 mm Spanner Size: 8 mm

Fig.1 Fig.2

■■ Setpoint setting can be adjusted by rotating the range adjustable nut for the cut-out
pressure. Refer Fig.1. Using spanner of size 8 mm
■■ Desired cut-in pressure can be achieved by rotating the differential adjustment nut
after removing lock plate. After adjustment place lock plate back and tight the lock
screw with tightening torque of 2 Nm. Refer Fig.2
■■ The relief valve has a 1/4˝ flare connection for copper tubing. Connect to the delivery
line between compressor and check valve. Refer Fig.3

Fig.3

■■ For manual stop of compressor, rotate the knob to off position

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4. Procedure

6 7
5

1. Process con
2. TPST/DPST
3. Removable p
3 4. 2 mounting s
2 5. Switch point
6. Reset setting
7. Manual On/O
8. Option: Relie
4 4

1 8

1. Process connection 5. Switch point setting

2. TPST / DPST switch contact 6. Reset setting
3. Removable plastic cover 7. Manual On/Off knob
4. 2 mounting screws for plastic cover 8. Option: Relief valve

1. Fix the instrument to a calibration setup (comparator) with a master gauge. Apply
pressure to the instrument equal to the desired set value (cut out).
2. Adjust the range nut (5) to bring the set point close to the desired set value.
3. Rotate differential adjuster screw (6) to bring the desired differential value.
4. Rotate the range adjuster nut (5) till the contact changes over. Set value increases
when the screw is rotated clockwise and vice versa.
5. Increase and decrease the pressure to the desired set and differential value to
ensure that output contact changes over.
7. The pressure switch is now set to operate at the set value.
8.   The differential value is the difference between cut-out pressure and cut-in
pressure.
The instrument adjustment is now complete.

Notes:
■■ Whenever the cut-out value is changed, the cut-in value will also change. But the
differential value remains the same.
■■ If the cut-in value is changed by adjusting the differential nut the cut-out value does
not change.
■■ Reset point = set point - differential value

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5. Electrical connection

Compressor connection with Direct on line connection of

direct on line starter compressor motor

Electrical Connection DPST

Refer the diagram and ensure that the cable is connected
to the correct terminal. Provide adequate length of wires 1 2

to avoid any strain on the terminal use cable tie.

3 4

Output contact remains closed as long as the pressure 5 6

is below cut-out value. It opens, when pressure reaches
the cutout value.

For single phase induction motor use only two poles for
phase and neutral.
N L
Recommended electrical components:
L N

Cable: 4 core, 2.5 sq.mm copper wire

Load or MS

Power supply Load or MS

Power Supply

Cable shoes: “U” type copper cable shoes with sleeves

TPST

Tightening torque of terminal and grounding screw is

2 Nm recommended. 1 2

3 4

5 6

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6. Mounting dimensions

Standard Version
ON/OFF Knob

Electrical Connections

Process Connection

Weight: approx. 500 g [18 oz]

Version with relief valve (option)

Relief Valve

Weight: approx. 550 g [20 oz]

Direct Mounting

WIKA Instruments India Pvt. Ltd.

OI-PSM-630 06/2022 - D02

Plot no B-20 and B-21, Industrial area

Site-3, Meerut Road
Ghaziabad 201003, Uttar Pradesh
Tel. +91 0120-2712134
sales@wika.co.in
www.wika.co.in

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