JJ Series VH

JJ Series VK
JJ Series VHS
JJ Series VKS

LEVEL SWITCHES

Including products with:

DS_Level switches 05/2014

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Safety at a high level!

Function
Sika level switches are the easy and reliable solution for monitoring fluid levels. The switches are installed at the side using G or
G thread sizes. The time-tested float principle and a potential-free contact as the signalling transmitter guarantee a high level of
operational safety.
The rising level in the tank forces the float up. Via paddle system, the magnet changes its position relative to Reed contact and
actuates it. The repulsion between the two homopolar magnets and supports the buoyancy (Version VK... different). As soon as the
level sinks again, the float follows also and the magnbet actuates the Reed contact again.
Works adjusted switching function
contact makes with rising level
contact opens with falling level
can be changed by the customer.

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The Reed contact (3) used as signalling transmitter consists of two ferromagnetic contact making tongues positioned in a shielding
gas filled glass bulb. As a result, burned contacts are virtually eliminated. This construction
enables a durability up to 100 000 000 switching cycles.

Paddle system
Magnet
Reed contact
Float

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Level Switches
Options and applications

Electrical connection

Electrical connection

Plug connector
DIN EN 175301-803-A
incl. cable socket

Plug connector
DIN EN 175301-803-A
incl. cable socket with two LED
for optical flow and power indication
for switching voltages 24 V...230 V AC/DC

4-pin-sensor plug
M12 x 1 acc. IEC 947-5-2

Connection cable 1.5 m

Assembly in the dome

Maximum-level monitoring with dirty media
Plugless version for minimum space take-up
Minimum level monitoring

Options
Electrical connection
(version VHS / VKS)

Plug connector DIN EN 175301-

For use in potentially

explosive atmospheres

Version VH...X

Applications
Run dry protection for pumps (minimum alert)
Spill protection (maximum alert)
Leakage monitoring

803-A incl. cable socket with two

LED for switching voltages
24 V...230 V AC/DC 20 %,
ambient temperature -20...70 C
4-pin-sensor plug M12 x 1

Screwed-connection oil level monitoring gauge,

e.g. at compressors
For water (VH, VK) and oil applications (VH)
Standard devices, available ex stock
VHS 00 M0 1171 R31
VH 600 M0 1111 R31

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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 J. These level switches have been ignition
hazard assessed according to DINEN60079-11 and have no
potential ignition sources. They are therefore not subject to the
Directive 94/9/EC.

Technical data

Technical data
Switching function

Contact opens with falling level

reversing possible

Activation point, related to middle axis (water, 20 C)

-4...0 mm (elbow version different)

Hysteresis

Approx. 1...4 mm (elbow version different)

Minimum medium density

PVDF-float

0.78 kg / dm

Stainless steel cylinder float

0.83 kg / dm

Nominal pressure
Metal version (VH...)

PN 25

Plastic version (VK...)

PN 10

Temperature ranges
Medium
Metal version (VH...)
Plastic version (VK...)

Max. 110 C
Max. 100 C

Ambient
VHS.../ VKS...
VK6
VH6
VH6...X

-25...80 C
-25...70 C
-25...100 C
-25...80 C

Electrical data
Electrical connection
VHS / VKS
VH6 / VK6

Plug connector DIN EN 175301-803-A incl. cable socket

1.5 m PVC jacket cable

Max. switching current

1A

Max. switching voltage

230 VAC, 48 VDC

Max. rating

26 VA, 20 W

Degree of protection EN 60529

IP65

Protection class EN 60730-1

Class II

Materials (important)
Brass version (VH...)

Brass CW614N

Stainless steel version (VH...)

Stainless steel 1.4571

Plastic version (VK...)

PPO Noryl GFN3, thread connection stainless steel 1.4571

Approvals

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Possible combinations
Electrical connection

Material

Connection thread

Float

PVDF

Brass
Standard plug connector
DIN EN 175301-803-A
G

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Only brass or
Stainless steel version

Plug connector
DIN EN 175301-803-A with
optical level indication

PVDF
Plastic
Power

Level

PVDF

4-pin-sensor
plug M12 x 1

Example:
VHS 00 M0 1171 R31

Plug connector type A

2-pole, EN 175301-803-A

Connection cable 1,5 m

Cable box type A

2-pole, EN 175301-803-A

Cable box type A

2-pole, DIN EN 175301-803-A

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Order code and accessories

VH

Order example
Level switches
Metal version
Electrical connection
Connection cable (standard)
Connection cable blue (only for VH6...0 with Ex option)
Plug connector incl. cable socket (standard)
Plug connector incl. cable socket with LED (option)
4-pin-sensor plug M12 x 1 (option)
Type of float
Ball float PVDF
Cylinder float stainless steel
Ball float PVDF - elbow float bar
Cylinder float PVDF -
Material
Brass
Stainless steel
Version
Standard
For use in potentially explosive atmospheres (option)

60

0M0

11

R3

( )*

VH
60
60
S0
S0
S0

1
3
7
9
8
0M0
2M0
3M0
4M0

R3
R3
R3
R2
11
31

1
3

1
3
( )*
X

* No character
** Only available with blue connection cable or with plug connector incl. cable socket.

Order example

VK 60

Level switches
Plastic version
Electrical connection

VK

Connection cable (standard)

Plug connector incl. cable socket (standard)
Plug connector incl. cable socket with LED (option)
4-pin-sensor plug M12 x 1 (option)
Type of float
Ball float PVDF
Cylinder float PVDF -

60
S0
S0
S0

Length

Order code

Connection cable with 4-pin cable socket M12 x 1,

angle type molded lead, sheathing material PUR,
screened, (Tmax = 80 C) - UL-approval

3m
5m
10 m

XVT 2053
XVT 2009
XVT 2070

PR33

1
7
9
8
0M0P1
4M0P1

Accessory part

4 pin cable socket M12x1 angle type, unassembled

0M0P1

PR33
PR23

VT 1331

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