VHS // VH6

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Overview: This technical datasheet provides detailed specifications and options for the SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG level switches, specifically the VHS and VH6 types. These devices are designed for fill level monitoring and are suitable for various industrial applications.

Specifications:

Installation: Lateral installation with male thread G¾ or G½, allowing easy alignment with a union nut. Available in brass or stainless steel.
Electrical Data: Includes a plug connector (DIN EN 175301-803-A) with a cable socket. Maximum switching current is 1 A, with a maximum switching voltage of 230 VAC or 48 VDC. The maximum rating is 26 VA or 20 W. The devices have an IP65 protection rating and are classified as Protection Class II under EN 60730-1.
Technical Data: The switching function involves a contact that opens with a falling level and closes with a rising level, with the possibility of reversing. The activation point is related to the middle axis (water, 20 °C) at -4...0 mm, with a hysteresis of approximately 1...4 mm. The pressure rating is PN 25, and the minimum medium density varies depending on the float material.
Temperature Ranges: Medium temperature range is -10...110 °C. Ambient temperature ranges vary by model: VHS (-25...80 °C), VH6 (-25...100 °C), and VH6...X (-25...80 °C).

Approvals and Options:

Versions are available for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, assessed according to DIN EN 60079-11, and are not subject to Directive 94/9/EC.
Options include plug connectors with LEDs for switching voltages between 24 V and 230 V AC/DC, and 4-pin sensor plugs M12 x 1.

Materials:

Brass version: Body and process connection made of Brass CW614N, with PVDF bushings and a hard ferrite magnet.
Stainless steel version: Body and process connection made of Stainless steel 1.4571, with stainless steel bushings and a hard ferrite magnet.

Order Code: The order code system allows customization based on connector type, float type, material, and version (standard or for explosive atmospheres).

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Fill level  Fill level monitoring  Level switches Your advantages Type VHS / VH6 • Lateral installation by male thread G¾ or G½ • Easy alignment due to union nut • Brass or stainless steel • Versatile due to float options Technical data Switching function Activation point, related to middle axis (water, 20 °C) Electrical data Contact  opens with falling level  closes with rising level reversing possible -4...0 mm (elbow version different) Plug connector DIN EN 175301-803-A incl. cable socket 1.5 m PVC jacket cable Pressure rating (elbow version different) Max. switching current Max. rating Minimum medium density PVDF-float Stainless steel cylinder float 0.83 kg/dm³ Temperature ranges Medium SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260

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Fill level  Fill level monitoring  Level switches  Plug connector DIN EN 175301-803-A incl. cable socket with 2 LEDs for switching voltages 24 V...230 V AC / DC ±20 %, ambient temperature -20...70 °C  or 4-pin sensor plug M12 x 1  For use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Version VH...X) Versions for use in potentially explosive atmospheres VH...X level switches are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres with an ignition energy of > 60 μJ. These level switches have been ignition hazard assessed according to DIN EN 60079-11 and have no potential ignition sources. They are...

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Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of this document and its contents is strictly forbidden unless specifically authorised. Any violation will lead to indemnity. All rights reserved, particularly in the event of patent grant, registration of a utility model or design patent. SIKA Company Group, Kaufungen, Germany Datum Name (Urspr.:) Technical datasheet Niveauwächter Type VHS 00 M für Einsatz im EX-Bereich Datum Bearb. 06.01.2016 Gepr. 07.01.2016 Norm Name Thomas Thomas Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co KG Struthweg 7-9 34260 Kaufungen Datum Name (Urspr.:) Datum Bearb. 06.01.2016...

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Fill level  Fill level monitoring  Level switches Materials in contact with fluid Brass version Stainless steel version Body, Paddle Process connection Bushings  Standard  Type VH...X PVDF Stainless steel 1.4571 Hard ferrite Float  Ball float  Cylinder float PVDF, Brass 2.0401 Stainless steel 1.4571 Order code Type VHS Plug connector incl. cable socket (standard) Plug connector incl. cable socket with LED (option) 4-pin plug connector M12 x 1 (option) VH6 Connection cable (standard) Connection cable blue (only for VH6 with Ex option) Type of float Ball float PVDF Cylinder float stainless...

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VHS // VH6

VHS // VH6

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