J21K Seri es J21K S e r i e s
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCHES
FEATURES
• Sealed, Isolated Metal Bellows Sensors
• Welded 316 Stainless Steel Models
• Gasketed Die-Cast Aluminum Enclosure
with Epoxy Coating
• Single Switch Output
• Adjustable Ranges:
30 "Hg Vac to 90 psid (-1 to 6 bar)
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overview features
The J21K differential pressure switch monitors the difference between • Sealed, isolated metal bellows
two system pressures or vacuums, senses excessive flow deviation, sensors
or verifies that a filter is clogged. It is designed with two separate,
opposing sensors which are connected by a rod to actuate the snap • Welded 316 stainless steel models
switch.
• Gasketed Die-Cast Aluminum
The J21K is widely used in refrigeration (chiller) and compressor applications,
Enclosure with Epoxy Coating
where its sealed metal bellows sensors offer advantages over elastomer
designs.
• Single switch output
• Adjustable ranges:
30 "Hg Vac to 90 psid (-1 to 6 bar)
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specifications
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -65 to 160°F (-54 to 71°C)
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE LIMITS -40 to 160°F (-40 to 71°C)
SET POINT
REPEATABILITY ±1% of adjustable range
SHOCK Set point repeats after 15 G, 10 millisecond duration
VIBRATION Set point repeats after 2.5 G, 5-500 Hz
ENCLOSURE Die cast aluminum, epoxy powder coated
ENCLOSURE
CLASSIFICATION Designed to meet enclosure type 4X requirements
with M900 option (watertight conduit fitting)
SWITCH OUTPUT One SPDT; switch may be wired "normally open"
or "normally closed"
ELECTRICAL RATING 15 A 125/250/480 VAC resistive
WEIGHT Approximately 2 lbs. (0.90 kg.)
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION 7/8" diameter conduit hole
PRESSURE
CONNECTION 1/4" NPT female; models S127B, S140B & S150B: 1/2" NPT female
approvals
UL listed
UL 508, file # E42272
CSA certified C22.2, no. 14, file # LR39690
CE Compliance with Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
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model chart
Model Stock # Adjustable Set Point Range Deadband Proof Pressure Working Pressure
Difference between
High and low side
psid bar psi bar psid bar psi
316L welded stainless steel bellows and 1/2" NPT female pressure connections
S127B — 30 "Hg Vac to 0 -1 to 0 0.4 to 0.6 "Hg 0,01 to 0,02 15 1,03 30 "Hg Vac to 0
S140B — 0 to 6 0 to 0,4 0.1 to 0.4 0,007 to 0,03 6 0,41 30 "Hg Vac to 30
S150B 9519 0 to 40 0 to 2,7 0.3 to 0.7 0,021 to 0,05 300 20,7 30 "Hg Vac to 300
316L welded stainless steel bellows and 1/4" NPT female pressure connections
357 9504 0 to 70 0 to 4,8 2 to 4 0,14 to 0,28 70 4,83 30 "Hg Vac to 350
Brass bellows and 1/4" NPT female pressure connections
127 — 30 "Hg Vac to 0 -1 to 0 0.4 to 0.6 "Hg 0,01 to 0,02 15 1,03 30 "Hg Vac to 0
140 9532 0 to 6 0 to 0,4 0.1 to 0.4 0,007 to 0,03 6 0,41 30 "Hg Vac to 30
150 9538 0 to 40 0 to 2,7 0.3 to 0.7 0,021 to 0,05 40 2,76 30 "Hg Vac to 180
Phosphor bronze bellows and 1/4" NPT female brass pressure connections
232 9559 0 to 25 0 to 1,7 0.6 to 1 0,04 to 0,07 25 1,72 30 "Hg Vac to 110
254 9545 0 to 90 0 to 6,2 2 to 4 0,14 to 0,28 90 6,21 30 "Hg Vac to 200
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how to order
BUILDING A PART NUMBER
Select a type Select a Model Select an Option
Refer to the “Type” section below Refer to the “Model Charts” Refer to the “Options” section
Determine type number based on Determine model or stock number based Determine option number based on
switch output, enclosure, adjustment on adjustable range, deadband and switch output, optional materials or other
and reference. proof pressure. product enhancements.
Fill in the type portion of your part Fill in the model portion of your part Fill in the option portion of your part
number with the corresponding number. number with the corresponding number. number with the corresponding number.
FOR FASTER DELIVERY: Leave “option” portion blank if no
If no options are required, use the stock options are needed.
number to order. FOR MULTIPLE OPTIONS: Call United
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TYPE DESCRIPTION
Differential Pressure Type J21K - one SPDT output, internal adjustment with no reference dial.
SWITCH OPTIONS
0140 Gold flashed contacts, 1 A 125 VAC resistive
0500 Close deadband, 5 A 125/250 VAC resistive
1520 Adjustable deadband, 15 A 125/250/277 VAC resistive; adjustable wheel changes rise setting only; if
adjustment on fall setting is required use primary
adjustment
1535 High ambient, 15 A 125/250 VAC resistive; temperatures up to 250°F (121°C)
1537 Vapor sealed switch, 15A 125/250 VAC resistive
OTHER OPTIONS
M201 Factory set one switch; specify increasing or decreasing pressure and set point
M276 Range indicated on nameplate in bars/mbars
M278 Range indicated on nameplate in Kg/cm2
M444 Paper ID tag
M446 Stainless steel ID tag & wire attachment
M550 Oxygen service cleaning; internal construction may change (not available model 254)
M900 Watertight conduit fitting; converts 7/8” hole to 1/2” NPT fitting. Required for product to meet enclosure type 4X
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dimensional drawings
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PRESSURE SENSORS
Model 127-150 Model Model
S127B-S150B 232
1/4 NPT 1/2 NPT 1/4 NPT
Model 254 Model 357
1/4 NPT 1/4 NPT
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