KEYSTONE Proximity Switches for knife gate valves
dn 50 - 600
Proximity switches for position indication on knife gate valves
Features
• Enables the signalling of the open and closed
position.
• Available in a number of volts.
• Suitable for use across the entire valve size
range.
General application
Technical data
Proximty switches can be used on any Keystone
K-Nife valve, both manual or automated,
where position indication or verification is
required, and where sequencing to other plant
equipment is necessary.
They are ideally suited to any industrial
application where positive and reliable
switching is needed.
Size range:
Type:
Note:
DN 150 - 200 F952 valve range illustrated.
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Voltage:
Sensing range:
Operating temperature:
Current consumption:
Active force uncovered: Active force covered:
Self inductance:
Self capacitance:
Switching frequency:
Electrical protection class:
DN 50 - 600
2 wire
Ø18 mm x 40 mm
8 VD.C.
5 mm (flush)
-25°C to 100°C
≥ 3 mA
≤ 1 mA
70 uH
30 nF
500 Hz
IP 67
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KEYSTONE Proximity Switches for knife gate valves
dn 50 - 600
Switch located on
opposite pillar on
DN 50 - 100 valves
Parts list
No.
1
2
3
4
Description
Proximity switch
Mounting plate
Target
Pillar clamp
Material
Commercial grade
304 S/S
304 S/S
Commercial grade
Proximity schematic
BN
N
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DC
BU
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