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A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches 2025

A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches 2025

A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches 2025

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document is a technical data sheet for Ashcroft's A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches, detailing their features, specifications, typical uses, and ordering information. These switches are designed for various industrial applications, offering multiple pressure and electrical connection options.
Features
The switches are compact and made from 316 stainless steel, with pressure ranges from vacuum to 15,000 psi. They offer factory set or field adjustable setpoints, a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 100°C), and precision snap-acting micro switches. Available in SPDT or DPDT configurations, they comply with UL, CSA, CE/UKCA, ROHS, and SIL 3 standards.
Typical Uses
These switches are suitable for offshore oil rigs, chemical and petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, autoclaves and sterilizers, rail and heavy vehicles, and specialty machinery and equipment.
Specifications
The switches have a setpoint repeatability of ±2% for ranges 200 to 15,000 psi and ±5% for ranges -15/15 to 100 psi. They can withstand vibration and shock, with a mechanical life of over 1,000,000 operations for piston designs and over 400,000 for diaphragm designs. The enclosure is rated NEMA 6, IP67, and made from 316L stainless steel.
Pressure Ratings
Detailed pressure ratings include maximum working pressure, proof pressure, and burst pressure for various configurations.
Material and Temperature Ratings
Actuator seal materials include 316 stainless steel with options for Buna-N, Viton™, and HNBR, with specified temperature ranges for each material.
Options
Various options are available, such as traceable calibration certificates, fungus proofing, and different electrical connections.
Ordering Information
The document includes a detailed ordering code system to specify the desired configuration, including function, enclosure, micro switch type, electrical connection, actuator seal, process connection, and setpoint.
Dimensions and Electrical Connections
Dimensions for different configurations and detailed information on electrical connections, including pin functions for various connector types, are provided.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate actuator and switching function based on application needs, providing a comprehensive guide to the technical specifications and options available for the A-Series pressure switches.
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Catalog excerpts

A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches 2025-1

Data Sheet C ASHCROFT Trust the shield.® A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches ■ 316 Stainless steel construction ■ Pressure ranges from vacuum to 15,000 psi ■ Factory set or field adjustable setpoints ■ Wide operating temperature range (-40 °C to 100 °C) ■ Precision snap-acting micro switch ■ SPDT or DPDT switching ■ CE/UKCA and ROHS compliant TYPICAL USES ■ Chemical and petrochemical plants ■ Rail and heavy vehicles ■ Specialty machinery and equipment SPECIFICATIONS A-Series Watertight Pressure Switch Setpoint: Single setpoint - Factory set or field adjustable Setpoint ±2% of span. For ranges 200 through 15,000 psi Repeatability: ±5% of span. For ranges -15/15 through 100 psi (additional setpoint shift ±2% of span per 40 °F from initial setpoint setpoint at 70 °F typical) Shock: 75G's 10 milliseconds 3 axis Piston: Stainless steel with Viton™ or Buna-N O-ring Mechanical life >1,000,000 operations typical piston design: Diaphragm: 316L Stainless steel Mechanical life >400,000 operations typical diaphragm design: Switch Type: SPDT or DPDT Deadband: Fixed Enclosure Ratings: NEMA 6, IP67 Enclosure material: 316L Stainless steel Pressure >6 NPTF, % NPTF, % NPTM, % NPTM, % MNPT, Connection: % FNPT, 716-20 SAE M, 1/4 Male Fixed compatible with VCR® and VCO® fittings, %" Tri-Clamp®, Electrical output: SPDT, or DPDT 5 A or 3 A 120 Vac, 2 A @ 30 Vdc, gold contacts available Approvals: UL, CSA, CE/UKCA, CRN, SIL 3 capable, RoHS • High performance • Small size • Special connections • Easily configurable to meet your application requirements All specifications are subject to change without notice. All sales subject to standard terms and conditions. 1 of 8 Ashcroft® and Trust the Shield® are trademarks of Ashcroft Inc. The following non-Ashcroft trademarks are the property of their respective owners: AMP®, Deutsch®, Hirschmann®, Metri-Pack®, Superseal®, Tri-Clamp®, Tri-Clover®, VCO®, VCR®, Viton™. For more information, see Ashcroft Brands & Trademarks ©2024 Ashcroft Inc. awt_switch_ds_RevN_02-08-24

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Data Sheet C ASHCROFT Trust the shield.® All specifications are subject to change without notice. All sales subject to standard terms and conditions. 2 of 8 Ashcroft® and Trust the Shield® are trademarks of Ashcroft Inc. The following non-Ashcroft trademarks are the property of their respective owners: AMP®, Deutsch®, Hirschmann®, Metri-Pack®, Superseal®, Tri-Clamp®, Tri-Clover®, VCO®, VCR®, Viton™. For more information, see Ashcroft Brands & Trademarks

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Data Sheet C ASHCROFT Trust the shield.® Actuator Seal (see page 6 for more information) B - 316 Stainless steel piston & Buna-N O-ring, ranges > 100 psi V - 316 Stainless steel piston & Viton™ O-ring, ranges > 100 psi S - 316 Stainless steel welded diaphragm, ranges < 200 psi N - 316 Stainless steel piston & HNBR O-ring, ranges > 100 psi Process Connection 03 - V8 NPT Female (not available for B, V, N actuators) 06 - 7 Male Fixed compatible with VCR® fittings (not available for B, V, N actuators) 07 - 7 Male Fixed compatible with VCO® fittings (not available for B, V, N actuators) 25 - % NPT...

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Data Sheet A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches DIMENSIONS 1.37 CONNECTOR For reference only, consult Ashcroft for specific dimensional drawings .59 1.07 GROUND (001H) GROUND WITH CONN. C MICRO-DIN FUNCTIONS EN 17301-803 Form A (DIN 43650, Form A) CODE: 00DN SPADE PIN FUNCTIONS EN 175301-803 Form C (DIN 43650, Form C) CODE: 00DC MICRO DIN (000H) NO CONN. (001H) WITH CONN. METRI - PACK CODE: 00GN AMP® SUPERSEAL® PIN FUNCTIONS All specifications are subject to change without notice. All sales subject to standard terms and conditions. Ashcroft® and Trust the Shield® are trademarks of...

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Data Sheet C ASHCROFT Trust the shield.® For reference only, consult Ashcroft for specific dimensional drawings ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRESURE CONNECTIONS FUNCTION CODE DIMENSION MICRO SWITCH DIMENSION COVER ADJUSTMENTS FIELD ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE CONNECTION GENERAL DIMENSION SLIDE COVER DOWN TO AECESS UOUATE LEFT <- SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT. SLIDE CEVER TO IREREASE SEPT POINT UP TO CSESE AND SEAL ADJUSTMTNT UOUATE RIUHT_> TO DEEREASE SEPT POINT 0.095 OR SMALLER OOOL REQUIRED TO UOUATE UUT All specifications are subject to change without notice. All sales subject to standard terms and conditions. 5...

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Data Sheet A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS PRESSURE CONNECTIONS ⁄8, ¼ or ½ MALE NPT ¼ MALE FIXED COMPATIBLE WITH VCR® OR VCO® fittings ⁄16-20 SAE MALE (OPTIONAL 37° FLARE END) 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 18 AWG WIRE LEADS ½ NPT CONDUIT CONNECTOR WITH 18 AWG WIRE LEADS M20 X 1.5 MALE CONDUIT AND JACKETED CABLE WITH 18 AWG WIRES JACKETED CABLE WITH 18 AWG WIRES WITHOUT CONDUIT AMP® SUPERSEAL® 3-PIN CONNECTOR M20 X 1.5 MALE CONDUIT WITH 18 AWG WIRES SPADE TERMINAL 4-0.187 MALE TERMINALS HIRSCHMANN® MICRO-DIN CONNECTOR 43650 FORM C All specifications are subject...

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Data Sheet A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches SELECTION GUIDE Before selecting a switch the following should be considered: Actuator:    The actuator responds to changes in pressure and operates the micro switch element in response to these changes. The actuator is normally exposed to the process media and must be chemically compatible with it. There are three types of actuators available for the A-Series switches – all welded 316 SS diaphragm sealed piston; 316 SS piston with Viton™ O-ring seal; and 316 SS piston with Buna-N O-ring seal. The 316 SS diaphragm is available in ranges...

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Data Sheet A-Series Miniature Watertight Pressure Switches ADDITIONAL SWITCH TERMINOLOGY Accuracy – (See repeatability) Accuracy normally refers to conformity of an indicated value to an accepted standard value. There is no indication in switch products; thus, instead, the term repeatability is used as the key performance measure. Automatic Reset Switch – Switch which returns to normal state when actuating variable Pressure is reduced. Adjustable or Operating Range – That part of the nominal range over which the switch setpoint may be adjusted. Normally about 10% to 100% of the nominal range...

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