PENBERTHY MODEL MGS-314L SERIES LEVEL CONTROL SWITCH
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation, these instructions must be carefully read and understood.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Warranty.......................................... 1
1. Introduction ................................................... 1
2. Specifications/Approvals .............................. 2
2.1 2.1 Enclosure.......................................... 2
2.2 Switch...................................................... 2
2.3 Approvals ................................................ 2
3. Theory of Operation....................................... 2
4. Installation..................................................... 3
4.1 Unpacking............................................... 3
4.2 Mounting the switch............................... 3
4.3 Wiring connection................................... 3
5. Set-up............................................................. 4
5.1 Initial test ................................................ 4
6. Troubleshooting ............................................ 4
6.1 Introduction ............................................ 4
6.2 Switch test .............................................. 4
7. Disposal at End of Useful Life ...................... 4
8. Telephone Assistance................................... 4
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1 INTRODUCTION
The instructions in this manual pertain to the
Penberthy Model MGS-314L Series magnetic
level gauge switch.
The Model MGS-314L Series magnetic level
gauge switch is designed to detect the passage
of the float in a Multiview™ magnetic liquid
level gauge, at a specific location. The switch
consists of a bi-stable latching reed switch
encased in a watertight enclosure.
Tables and Figures
Table 1 Wire conditions at different
switch orientations.......................... 4
Figure 1 MGS-314L switch positions ............ 2
Figure 2 Control drawing CSA approved
explosion-proof for
MGS-314L (7E741-008) ................... 5
Figure 3 Control drawing CSA approved
intrinsically safe for
MGS-314L (7E742-008) ................... 6
Figure 4 Control drawing ATEX/
IECEx certified explosion-proof
for MGS-314L (7E741-010) ............. 7
Figure 5 Control drawing ATEX/
IECEx certified intrinsically safe
for MGS-314L (7E741-010) ............. 8
