Side Mounting Float Switch

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INTRODUCTION

WORKING PRINCIPLE FEATURES

The reed switch relies on two basic scientific prin-
ciples namely: buoyancy and magnetism.
Buoyancy causes the float (which contains a
magnet) to rise with the liquid and magnetism
helps open and close the switch.
A change in liquid levels raises or lowers the float
up or down. The end of the pivot arm (non float
side) contains a permanent magnet that can
repel the switch magnet (inside the stationary
‘stem’ of the entire structure).
When the float magnet moves close to the
switch’s stationary stem, the float magnet repel
the switch magnet which either opens or closes
the Electrical circuit.
The side mounted float level sensor (FF series)
are manufactured specifically for horizontal
mounting on tanks or vessels. They work well as
high or low level controls.
1. Both Micro-Switch types and Reed Switches
are available. The MicroSwitch type is usable
even at ambient temperatures of 100° C maxi-
mum.
2. Mounting flanges are custom-made. (JIS,
DIN,ANSI).
3. A wide variety of floats for different solution’s
specificgravities (S.G.) are available.
4. Wetted parts material ranges from plastics,
stainless steel, anti-corrosive and explosion
proof types.

40mm

22B

40mm

WIRING

COM

NO
REED SWITCH ---- 1A, 30W 220Vac/200Vdc (FF20, 45, 55, 89 )
NC MICRO SWITCH ---- 5A/250Vac

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 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

3 11
5 6 7
12
4 5
2 4 2
1 1

7
10
8 8
10
9 9

Fig.(1) Reed switch type Fig.(2) Micro switch type

1. Float 4. Pivot 7. Terminal 10. Magnet

2. Shaft 5. Housing 8. O-ring 11. Screw
3. Flange 6. Reed Switch 9. Conduit 12. Microswitch
Conduit/Connection

Tank's wall Nozzle

The diameter and length of the connecting pipe (of a
tank) are in direct proportion.
flange
UNIT: mm
Pipe dia. 45-50 50-55 55-60 60-65 65-70
(A) A
Length
(B) 130 140 150 160 170
(Max.)

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SPECIFICATIONS TYPE APPROVAL PROGRAM

SPEC. Operating Electrical Contact Contact Housing Applicable

MODEL Temp. Contact Capacity Element Spec. S.G.

Aluminum Alloy
FF10BHM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.25

Aluminum Alloy
FF10CEM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.65

Aluminum Alloy
FF10CEQ -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.65
IP65
Aluminum Alloy
FF10CLO -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.65

Aluminum Alloy
FF10DFM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
IP65

Aluminum Alloy
FF10DFQ -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.55

SUS304
FF15HEQ -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.8

Aluminum Alloy
FF12CEM -40LC~100LC SPDT(1C)X2 5A/250Vac Microswitch IP65 0.65

1A, 60W
FF20BHM -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch Aluminum Alloy 0.25
220Vac/200Vdc IP65
1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy
FF20CEM -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch 0.65
220Vac/200Vdc IP65

1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy

FF20CEQ -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch 0.65
220Vac/200Vdc IP65

1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy

FF20DFM -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch 0.55
220Vac/200Vdc IP65
1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy
FF20DFQ -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch 0.55
220Vac/200Vdc IP65

1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy

FF20DLO -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) 220Vac/200Vdc Reed Switch 0.55
IP65

※ Above-mentioned models are approved by class societes : DNV 、 LR 、 GL 、 BV 、 ABS 。

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SPECIFICATIONS TYPE APPROVAL PROGRAM

SPEC. Operating Electrical Contact Contact Housing Applicable

MODEL Temp. Contact Capacity Element Spec. S.G.

SPDT(1C) Aluminum Alloy

FF40DFM -20LC~100LC 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
IP65

1A, 60W
FF45DFM -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed Switch Aluminum Alloy 0.55
220Vac/200Vdc IP65
Aluminum Alloy
FF50DFM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
IP65

1A, 60W Aluminum Alloy

FF55DFM -40LC~200LC SPDT(1C) Reed switch 0.55
220Vac/200Vdc IP65

SPDT(1C) SUS316
FF70/71BHM -20LC~100LC 3A/250Vac Microswitch 0.25
Ex d IIC T3~T6

SUS316
FF70/71CFM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 3A/250Vac Microswitch Ex d IIC T3~T6 0.65

SPDT(1C) SUS316
FF70/71DFM -20LC~100LC 3A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
Ex d IIC T3~T6

SUS316
FF73GLO -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 3A/250Vac Microswitch 0.7
Ex d IIC T3~T6

SUS316
FF75DFM -20LC~100LC SPDT(1C) 3A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
Ex d IIC T3~T6

SPDT(1C) Aluminum Alloy

FF90CLO -20LC~100LC 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.65
IP65

※ Above-mentioned models are approved by class societes : DNV 、 LR 、 GL 、 BV 、 ABS 。

SPEC. Operating Electrical Contact Contact Housing Applicable

MODEL Temp. Contact Capacity Element Spec. S.G.

1A, 50W SUS304

FF30A3Q -20LC~100LC SPST(1A) Reed Switch 0.65
240Vac/200Vdc IP65

SPDT(1C) Aluminum Alloy

FF62DFM -40LC~350LC 5A/250Vac Microswitch 0.55
IP65
1A, 30W
FF80EFM -20LC~80LC SPDT(1C) Reed switch PC IP65 0.60
220Vac/200Vdc

1A, 30W
FF81E -20LC~80LC SPDT(1C) Reed switch 0.60
220Vac/200Vdc

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 MODELS

Order No. F F99 9 99

Connecting (Refer to p11)
Float
10: Single Switch
12: Dual Switch
Flange
3"x5kg/cm2
Order No. FF10BHM 70 Order No. FF10CEM
f145
4- f19 1-1/2"x5kg/cm
2

f95 70
4- f15

f75 f180 f70

50
f41 f120 f70
52
120
1/2"PF 150
225 (Max. 800)
L=255 (Max.600)
14 1/2"PF
12

Order No. FF10CLO 92x92

70 Order No. FF10CEQ
f92
4- f14 80

f41 992 f70

52 f41 f70

150
150 1-1/2"PT 40
255(Max.600)
L=245 (Max.600)
12 1/2"PF 1/2"PF

Order No. FF10DFM

2"x5kg/cm
2
Order No. FF10DFQ
f105 70
4- f15
80

f50 f130 f70 f50 f70

50

150 150 2"PT 40

L=253 (Max.700) L=245 (Max.690)

1/2"PF 1/2"PF
14

Order No. FF15HEQ Order No. FF12CEM

HEX54 Flange 1-1/2"x5kg/cm2
1-1/2"PT 70
f95
4- f15

f41 f70
f41 f120 f70
100 52
42
10 150
155
M20 255 (Max.600)
12 1/2"PF

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HIGH TEMPERATURE

Order No. FF20 9 99

Connection
(Refer to p11)
Float

Order No. FF20BHM Flange

3"x5kg/cm2 Order No. FF20CEM
110
f145 Flange
1-1/2"x5kg/cm2
4- f19 110
f95
PTFE 4- f15 PTFE

f75 f180 f70

50
f41 f120 f70
52

120 150
1/2"PF
L=225 (Max.800) L=255 (Max.600)
1/2"PF
14 12

Order No. FF20CEQ Order No. FF20DFM Flange

2"x5kg/cm2
110 110
f105
4- f15 PTFE
PTFE

f41 f70 f50 f130 f70

50

150 1-1/2"PT 40
150
L=245 (Max.600)
1/2"PF L=253 (Max.700)
14 1/2"PF

Order No. FF20DLO Order No. FF20DFQ

Flange
110
92x92(Square)
110
f92
4- f14 PTFE PTFE

f50 992 f50 f70

52 f70

150 2"PT
150 30
L=255 (Max.700) L=245 (Max.700)
12 1/2"PF 1/2"PF

Order No. FF62DFM

2"x5kg/cm2
f105 PTFE
80

f130
f50 f70
50
4- f15
150
253 (Max.700)
14 75 1/2"PF

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Order No. F F99 9 99
Connecting (Refer to page 11)
Float
30: Mini Type
40: Double Angle Standard
45: Double Angle High Temperature
50: Vertical Standard
55: Vertical High Temperature

Order No. FF40DFM Order No. FF50DFM

2
f70
2"x5kg/cm
70 1/2"PF
f105
70 14
X³40mm 4- f15
Y³40mm f130
Z³40mm Z
X+Y+Z£ 500mm f130
f70 50
Y 50 2"x5kg/cm2 f105
f50
X 4- f15
X³40mm
Y³40mm
150
14 1/2"PF X+Y£ 1000mm
Y

f50
X
150

Order No. FF45DFM Order No. FF55DFM

f70
2"x5kg/cm2 1/2"PF
110
f105
X³40mm 4- f15 PTFE 110 PTFE
Y³40mm 14
Z³40mm Z f130
X+Y+Z£ 500mm f130 f70
Y 50
f50 2"x5kg/cm
2
50 f105
X
4- f15
150 1/2"PF X³40mm
14 Y³40mm
X+Y£ 1000mm
Y

f50
X
150

Order No. FF30A3Q

HEX 46
1-1/4"PT 68±2
f6

f32.5

Lead wire 25 12
20 155±2
50cm

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ANTI-CORROSIVE MODELS

FF80EFM --- PC Housing

FF81E --- Without Housing
Wetted parts : P.P.
2
Cable spec. : PVC 3x0.75 mm

Order No. FF80EFM

Flange
2"x5kg/cm2

50

f44

177

14

Order No. FF81E

M20
50 connection
cable 3M

f44

177 48

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SQUARE FLANGE & TEST ACCESORIES

Order No. FF90CLO

Flange
92x92(Square) 70
PCD 92
4- f14

f41 992 f70

150
255 12
1/2"PF

1. Housing material: Aluminum (IP65) Drill Hole

2. Suitable S.G.: >0.65 92
65
3. Operation temp.: -20~100BC
4. Contact mode: SPDT(1C) PCD 92

5. Contact rating: 5A/250Vac

65
92
f45~60
6. Operation pressure: 15kg/cm2
7. Wetted parts: SUS304
8. Weight: (approx.) 1.2 kg 4- f14

Test Board (Optional)

Material: SS41
Please weld test board with level instrument.
Without level dropping, level instrument can
be checked regularly if functions well.

Check list
Check if mechanical parts of level switch function well?
Check if float functions well?

4-f14
PCD 92
Square flange

15.5

70
Welding

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IMPORTANCE FOR INSTALLATION

1. SUS304/SUS316 materials are not available
for corrosive application.
2. The cable duct(s) must face downward to pre-
vent moisture seeping in.
3. The float and extension rod must be inserted
into the bin completely.
4. Check the liquid’s S.G. level before
installation.
5. The mounting hole must be larger than
the external diameter of the float. (Please
refer to p2)
6. Don't mount the devices near the bin's
inlet or outlet.

Typical Positioning

FF55DFM
FF50DFM

FF45DFM FF10CLO

FF20DEQ FF20DFM

FF10CEQ
FF79

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ORDER INFORMATION

Order No. FF !!
1 0 !
C !!
E M (!
S ) (!
T )- 6

10/12: Standard 55: Vertical High Temp.

15: Mini 62/66: High Temp Radiator
20/26: High Temp. 80: Anti-acid/alkaline
40: Double Angle Standard 81: Without Housing
45: Double Angle High Temp. Only FF81E
50: Vertical Standard 90/96: Square Flange
※ Mini type only available float type(C.G.H)

FLOAT TYPE
B: f75x120 (Operation Pressure 10kg/cm2 S.G. 0.25)
C: f41x150 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm2 S.G. 0.65)
2
D: f50x150 (Operation Pressure 30kg/cm S.G. 0.55)
2
G: f41x125 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm S.G. 0.7)
H: f41x100 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm2 S.G. 0.8)

B C D

f75 f41 f50

120 150 150

G H

f41 f41

125 100

CONNECTING TYPE
E : 1-1/2" (40A) M: 5 kg/cm2 W: PN 10 (10Bar)
F : 2" (50A) N : 10 kg/cm2 X : PN 16 (16Bar)
G: 2-1/2" (65A) O : 150 Lbs Y : PN 25 (25Bar)
H : 3" (80A) P : 300 Lbs Z : PN 40 (40Bar)
I : 4" (100A) Q : PT S : Others
J : 5" (125A) R : PF(G)
K : 6" (150A) T : BSP
L : 92x92 U : NPT

CUSTOM LENGTH(L) (UNIT: mm)

TEST BOARD

MATERIAL
Without:SUS304 -6:SUS316 -9:SUS316L

※ Total product length margin of error is K5mm

※ Characteristics, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
※ Please contact your nearest distributor for further information.

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 NEPSI PROOF No.GYJ111213 Ex d IIC T3~T6
PTB PROOF No. 05 ATEX 1025 II 2G Ex d IIB T6~T4 Gb
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85BC~T135BC
EXPLOSION PROOF Db IP65

Order No. F F99 9 99

Connecting Type
(Refer to page 13)
Float Type
79: Explosion Proof ( EX d IIC T3~T6)

Order No. FF 70 CEQ Order No. FF 70 DFQ

80
80

f41 f70 f50 f70

150 1-1/2"PT 40 150 2"PT 40

245 (Max.600) 245 (Max.690) 1/2"NPT
1/2"NPT

Flange
3"x5kg/cm2
Order No. FF 71 BHM Order No. FF 71 CEM
f145 Flange
4- f19 1-1/2"x5kg/cm2
f95
80
4- f15
80
f75 f180 f70
50
f41 f120 f70
52
120
1/2"NPT 150
225 (Max. 800) 255 (Max.600)
14 1/2"NPT
12

Order No. FF 71 DFM Order No. FF 73 CLO

Flange
2"x5kg/cm2
Flange
f105
92x92(Square)
4- f15 PCD 92
80 4- f14 80

f130 f41
f50 f70 992 f70
50

150 150
255 12
248 (Max.700) 1/2"NPT
1/2"NPT
14

f70
Order No. FF 74 DFM Order No. FF 75 DFM
1/2"NPT
2
2"x5kg/cm 80
80 14
f105 f130
4- f15
X+Y+Z£ 500mm
X, Y, Z³40mm Z Flange
50
f130 2"x5kg/cm2 f105
f70
Y 50 4-f15
f50 X³40mm
Y³40mm
X X+Y£ 1000mm
150 1/2"NPT Y
14

f50
X
150

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 NEPSI PROOF No.GYJ111213 Ex d IIC T3~T6
PTB PROOF No. 05 ATEX 1025 II 2G Ex d IIB T6~T4 Gb
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85BC~T135BC
ORDER INFORMATION Db IP65

Order No. FF !!
7 0 !
C !! S !
EM ! T-6

ORDER NO.
70: LF70 Explosion Proof
71: LF71 Explosion Proof
73: LF73 Explosion Proof
74: LF74 Explosion Proof
75: LF75 Explosion Proof
FLOAT TYPE
B: f75x120 (Operation Pressure 10kg/cm2 S.G. 0.25)
C: f41x150 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm2 S.G. 0.65)
D: f50x150 (Operation Pressure 30kg/cm2 S.G. 0.55)
G: f41x125 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm2 S.G. 0.7)
H: f41x100 (Operation Pressure 15kg/cm2 S.G. 0.8)
B C D

f75 f41 f50

120 150 150

G H

f41 f41

125 100

CONNECTING TYPE
E: 1-1/2" (40A) M: 5 kg/cm2 W: PN10 (10Bar)
F : 2" (50A) N: 10 kg/cm2 X : PN16 (16Bar)
G: 2-1/2" (65A) O: 150 Lbs Y : PN25 (25Bar)
H: 3" (80A) P : 300 Lbs Z : PN40 (40Bar)
I : 4" (100A) Q: PT S : Others
J : 5" (125A) R: PF(G)
K: 6" (150A) T : BSP
L : 92x92 U : NPT

CUSTOM LENGTH(L) (UNIT: mm)

TEST ACCESORY

MATERIAL
Without:SUS304 -6:SUS316 -9:SUS316L

※ Total product length margin of error is K5mm

※ Characteristics, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
※ Please contact your nearest distributor for further information.
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