APG PWS Paddle Wheel user manual User Manual

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PWS Series

Rev. A1, 4/07

Automation Products Group, Inc.

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• Introduction

The PWS rotating paddle level sensor is made specifi cally for solid level

detection. The rotating paddle on the shaft is designed to detect the presence
of powders in small bins and hoppers up to 39 inches (1 m).

• Specifi cations

Operational Versions

PWS-X: Indoor

model

PWS-Z: Outdoor

model

PWS-XT: High

Temperature

Characteristics

Detection Torque Range:

630; 560; 470; 390 g/cm (PWS-X)

500; 390; 315; 270 g/cm (PWS-Z)

Supply:

24, 100, 110, 120, 200, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:

1.5 VA

Motor Rotation:

1 rpm (50 Hz); 1.2 rpm (60 Hz)

Output Contact Rating:

(SPDT): 250 V 3 A AC;

(Resistive Load)

30 V 3 A DC

Physical Attributes

Enclosure Protection:

IP40 (PWS-X); IP65 (PWS-Z)

Material:
Housing:

ADC and polycarbonate (PWS-X)

ADC and ABS (PWS-Z)

Mounting:

Galvanized

Brass

Spindle:

SS304

Paddle:

Polycarbonate or SS304 or SS316

Shaft Seal:

PTFE washer, NBR oil seal and

molybdenum

grease

Mounting:

3/4