Flowserve WGL UltraSwitch User Manual
Ultraswitch, Wgl, wpl
© 2007, Flowserve Corporation, Printed in USA
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Flowserve Corporation
1350 N. Mountain Springs Parkway
1978 Foreman Dr.
Flow Control
Springville, Utah 84663-3004
Cookeville, TN 38501
www.flowserve.com
Phone: 801 489 8611
Phone: 931 432 4021
Worcester Controls
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
FCD WCENIM2075-00 04/07
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UltraSwitch
™
WGL, WPL
Description
Worcester Controls UltraSwitch™ limit switch enclosures
provide local and remote position indication for auto-
mated valves. They generally feature a Pharos™ visual
indicator with “red=closed” and “green=open” for intui-
tive local position determination. The UltraSwitch™ is
available with a number of limit switch options for remote
indication in a variety of electrical applications. They may
also be used as a junction box for direct installation of
solenoid valves.
Installation
UltraSwitches may be installed with a variety of mount-
ing hardware. For best results, specify the NAMUR shaft
option and NAMUR mounting hardware (when possible).
These options allow direct coupling to actuators without
couplings, reducing deadband.
Simply bolt bracket to actuator and UltraSwitch™
to bracket, leaving bolts finger tight. For NAMUR
applications the UltraSwitch™ shaft features an integral
alignment pin. This pin must engage the tapped hole in
your actuator shaft. For non-NAMUR applications, make
sure to properly install a coupler between UltraSwitch™
and actuator. Once the UltraSwitch™ is installed with
fasteners loosely tightened, stroke your actuator
two or three times to align the bracket. Then tighten
all fasteners.
Special Hazardous Location Instructions
UltraSwitch™ WPL and WGL series enclosures are
designed to meet NEMA 4 specifications, but may be
used in Division 2 hazardous locations when supplied
with hermetically sealed magnetic proximity switches.
For Division 2 applications utilizing hermetically sealed
switches, conduit seals are not required. See nameplate
information to verify hazardous location suitability.
UltraSwitch™ WXCL and WXML Series enclosures are
explosion proof which allows them to be used in most
Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations. You must install a
conduit sealing fitting within 18 inches of the enclosure
to meet NEC regulations. The WXCL series does feature
internal potting wells. Units provided with factory-sealed
leads do not require external sealing fittings. See IOM
WCENIM2076 for more information.
Wiring Instructions
UltraSwitch™ enclosures feature prewired switches. All
user connections are made at a numbered terminal strip.
A wiring diagram is located inside the cover and indicates
which terminal numbers correspond to switch contacts:
normally open, normally closed common, etc. Simply follow
the wiring diagram and electric code to connect switches
to your system. Note: for all magnetically tripped proximity
switches, the top switch (top and third switches for
4-switch versions) should only be used to indicate the
clockwise position: the bottom switch (second and fourth
switches for 4-switch versions) should only be used to
indicate the counterclockwise position. Any deviation from
these settings may result in erratic indication.
Solenoids may also be wired through the UltraSwitch™
enclosure. At least two auxiliary terminals are included as
standard. A ground screw is also included. Simply wire the
solenoid to auxiliary terminals, then connect power leads to
the opposite terminal side. Be sure to properly ground the
solenoid at provided ground terminal. Note: WPL series en-
closures are non-metallic: be sure to connect a ground wire
to this terminal. When two metal conduits are used with the
WPL series, an external grounding strap must be used to
connect to them.
UltraSwitch™ WXCL and WPL series enclosures include two
¾" conduit entries. WGL series enclosures include two ½"
entries. Be sure to follow the National Electric Code regula-
tions for rigid conduit, or cable systems as applicable.
CAUTION: Substitution of components may impair suitabil-
ity for Zone 2 Increased Safety.
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Cleaning this housing by rubbing should be done in a non-
hazardous area.
DEMKO 02 ATEX 130948X
0518
II 2 G EEx me II T4-T6
-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +55°C, T6
-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +70°C, T5
-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +80°C, T4
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