Level measurement

Magnetic float switch

For horizontal installation
Model HLS
WIKA data sheet LM 30.02

Applications
■ Level measurement for almost all liquid media
■ Pump and level control
■ Chemical, petrochemical, natural gas, offshore,
shipbuilding, machine building, power generating
equipment, power plants
■ Process and drinking water treatment

Special features
■ Large range of application due to the simple, proven
functional principle
■ For harsh operating conditions, long service life
■ Operating limits:
- Operating temperature: T = -196 ... +350 °C
- Operating pressure: P = vacuum to 232 bar
- Limit density: ρ ≥ 600 kg/m3
■ Stainless steel and plastic versions
■ Explosion-protected versions

Fig. top: Stainless steel version, model HLS-S

Description
In addition to the various applications for float switches for By using a permanent magnet and a reed contact the
vertical installation (model FLS), the model HLS horizontal switching operation is non-contact, free from wear and
float switches likewise offer innumerable possibilities to needs no power supply. The functioning of the float switch
monitor and/or switch levels in order to indicate minimum/ is independent of foaming, conductivity, vapours, bubble
maximum levels. formation and vibrations.

The float is attached to a supported, swivelling lever and The signal processing is universal. Direct connection to
moves with the level of the medium being measured. By PLCs, NAMUR connections, signal amplifiers or contact
means of a permanent magnet, fixed to the end of the lever, protection relays is possible.
when a preset switch point is reached, a reed contact (inert
gas contact) within the contact pipe is actuated. The float switch is simple to mount and maintenance-free, so
the costs of mounting, commissioning and operation are low.

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Data sheets showing similar instruments:

Magnetic float switch, vertical installation; model FLS; see data sheet LM 30.01
Magnetic float switch, lateral installation; model ELS; see data sheet LM 30.03
Magnetic float switch, horizontal installation, miniature design; model HLS-M; see data sheet LM 30.06
Model overview
Float switch Description Approval
model without Ex i Ex d GL ABS Ex i
+ GL
HLS-S Magnetic float switch, x x x x x x
standard version
HLS-P Magnetic float switch, x
plastic version

Float switch Materials Temperature Max.

model Stainless steel Stainless steel Polypropylene range pressure
1.4571 (316Ti) 1.4404 (316L)

HLS-S x x -196 ... +350 °C 232 bar

HLS-P x -10 ... +80 °C 6 bar

Ex approvals
Explosion Ignition Model Zone Approval number
protection protection type
ATEX Ex i HLS-S-Ex i Zone 0, gas IBExU 03 ATEX1038X II 1G/2GD EEx ia IIC T2 ... T6
Zone 1, gas/dust
Ex d HLS-S-Ex d Zone 1, gas TÜV 09 ATEX 7632X II 2G Ex d IIC T6,
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP 65 T80 °C
Ex i + GL HLS-S-Ex i Zone 0, gas IBExU03ATEX1038X II 1G/2GD EEx ia IIC T6-T2 +
Zone 1, gas/dust GL-32527 - 06 HH

Type approval
Approval Model Approval number
GL HLS-S GL - 32 527 - 06 HH
ABS HLS-S ABS-02-HG286248-2-PDA
GOST HLS-S, HLS-P 959333

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Magnetic float switch, standard version, model HLS-S
Process connection, contact tube and float from stainless steel 1.4571

Example

1)

Connection
housing

1) For high-temperature versions the

case is extended by 60 mm.
M20 x 1.5

Float model V44HI Float model T52HI and Float model ZVSS43/100HI
T52HI/Gr. 5
Electrical connection Connection housing  Stainless steel 1.4571
Process connection Mounting flange  DIN DN 50 ... DN 100, PN 6 ... PN 400
 EN 1092 DN 50 ... DN 100, PN 6 ... PN 400
 ANSI 2" ... 4", class 150 ... 600
 Square flange DN 80 and DN 92 (other flanges on request)
Contact tube
Insertion length L 193 ... 990 mm 185 ... 990 mm 240 ... 990 mm
Contact tube length K 100 ... 900 mm 100 ... 900 mm 100 ... 900 mm
Float material Stainless steel 1.4571 Model T52HI: Titanium 3.7035, grade 2 Stainless steel 1.4571
Model T52HI/Gr. 5: Titanium 3.7165,
grade 5
Float
Diameter 44 mm 52 mm 43 mm
Length 52 mm 52 mm 100 mm
Max. operating pressure 6 bar Model T52HI: 100 bar 20 bar
Model T52HI/Gr. 5: 232 bar
Min. density 600 kg/m³
Temperature range
Standard -40 ... +250 °C
Option:  High-temperature version: -20 ... +350 °C
Option:  Low-temperature version: -196 ... +250 °C
Switching function selectable:
1 x change-over SPDT
1 x normally open NO - on rising level
1 x normally closed NC - on rising level
1 x proximity switch I - on rising or falling level
Switching power AC 230 V; 40 VA; 1 A DC 230 V; 20 W; 0,5 A Please observe contact protection measures!
Attention: Versions without protective conductor connection - operation only at safety extra-low voltage
e.g. contact protection relay or external grounding
Mounting position Horizontal ±30°

Ingress protection IP 67 per EN 60529 / lEC 60529

Versions in titanium, Hastelloy or other materials on request

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Magnetic float switch, intrinsically safe, model HLS-S-Ex i
IBExU 03 ATEX1038X II 1G/2GD EEx ia IIC T2 ... T6
Process connection, contact tube and float from stainless steel 1.4571

Example

Connection
housing

M20 x 1.5

Float model V44HI Float model T52HI and Float model ZVSS43/100HI
T52HI/Gr. 5
Electrical connection Connection housing  Stainless steel 1.4571
Process connection Mounting flange  DIN DN 50 ... DN 100, PN 6 ... PN 160
 EN 1092 DN 50 ... DN 100, PN 6 ... PN 160
 ANSI 2" ... 4", class 150 ... 900
 Square flange DN 80 and DN 92 (other flanges on request)
Contact tube
Insertion length L 193 ... 990 mm 185 ... 990 mm 240 ... 990 mm
Contact tube length K 100 ... 900 mm 100 ... 900 mm 100 ... 900 mm
Float material Stainless steel 1.4571 Model T52HI: Titanium 3.7035, grade 2 Stainless steel 1.4571
Model T52HI/Gr. 5: Titanium 3.7165,
grade 5
Float
Diameter 44 mm 52 mm 43 mm
Length 52 mm 52 mm 100 mm
Max. operating pressure 6 bar Model T52HI: 100 bar 20 bar
Model T52HI/Gr. 5: 180 bar
Min. density 600 kg/m³

Temperature class T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
Process temperature Max. 180 °C 160 °C 108 °C 80 °C 65 °C
Ambient temperature
at case Max. 80 °C 80 °C 80 °C 80 °C 60 °C
Switching function 1 x change-over SPDT
Switching power Only for connection to a certified intrinsically safe circuit with Umax 36 V, Imax 100 mA
Mounting position Horizontal ±30°

Ingress protection IP 67 per EN 60529 / lEC 60529

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Magnetic float switch, flameproof enclosure, model HLS-S-Ex d
TÜV 09 ATEX 7632X II 2G Ex d IIC T6, II 2D Ex tD A21 IP 65 T80 °C
Process connection, contact tube and float from stainless steel 1.4404

Example

Connection
housing

3/4 NPT

Float model V44HI Float model ZVSS43/100HI

Electrical connection Connection housing  Aluminium
Process connection Mounting flange  EN and DIN DN 65 ... DN 100, PN 6 ... PN 100
 ANSI 2,5" ... 4", class 150 ... 600 (other flanges on request)
Contact tube
Insertion length L 150 mm 193 mm
Contact tube length K 100 mm 100 mm
Float material Stainless steel 1.4404
Float
Diameter 44 mm 43 mm
Length 52 mm 100 mm
Max. operating pressure 6 bar 20 bar
Min. density 600 kg/m³

Temperature range
Standard -10 ... +80 °C

Switching function 1 x change-over SPDT

Switching power AC 230 V; 40 VA; 1 A Please observe contact protection measures!
Mounting position Horizontal ±30°

Ingress protection IP 65 per EN 60529 / lEC 60529

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11/2014 EN

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