APG FS-500 Explosion Proof Stainless Steel Horizontal Float Switch

Durable, Reliable Performance APG FS-500 horizontal float switch has stainless steel wetted materials, reversible switch position, and CSA & NSF 169 certifications. Three Different Mounting Options Dual 1/2" NPTMs, 1/2" NPTM and 1/4" NPTM, or Bulkhead mount with 1/2 - 13 threads are available.

Standard Temperature, dual-NPTM mount switches are CSA Explosion Proof, whereas Bulkhead mount switches and all High-Temperature variants are authorized for General Use. Each APG FS-500 horizontal float switch is NSF 169 certified. 100W Resistive Load Capacity FS-500 switches are rated for 100W resistive loads at up to 120 VDC or 240 VAC.

Features:

• Class I Division 1 / 2
• Class II Division 1 / 2
• Class III
• NEMA 4x
• NSF 169 certified
• Compact size
• Reliability / long switch life
• Shock resistive construction
• Switch rated for 100 W
• Can be used in a wide range of liquids
• Operating temperatures up to 500° F (260° C)
• CSA Explosion Proof (Standard Temp) and General Use (High Temp)
• Horizontal mounting
• 316L SS material
• Made in the USA

Specifications:

Series	FS-500
Model	FS-500-S...P1P1	FS-500-HT...P1P1	FS-500-S...P58	FS-500-HT...P58
	FS-500-S...P1P0	FS-500-HT...P1P0
Performance
Pressure Rating	300 psi (20.7 bar)		100 psi (6.9 bar)
Minimum S.G.	0.6
Actuation Angle	10° ± 3°
Hysteresis	8° ± 1°
Environmental
Operating Temp.	-40º to 368ºF	-40º to 500ºF	-40º to 368ºF	-40º to 500ºF
	(-40º to 187ºC)	(-40º to 260ºC)	(-40º to 187ºC)	(-40º to 260ºC)
Liquids	Chemicals, Food, Potable Water
Electrical
Switch Rating
Max Capacity	100 W (resistive load only)
Max Current (AC, 50/60 Hz)	240 VAC: 0.416 A; 120 VAC: 0.833 A; ≤ 100 VAC: 1 A
Max Current (DC)	120 VDC: 0.833 A; ≤ 100 VDC: 1 A
Life Expectancy	106 -108 (# of actuations; depedant on electrical load)
Lead Wires	#22 AWG, Teflon 24 - 99 in. (610 - 2515 mm)
Physical
Material
Stem	316L SS
Float	316L SS
Retainer	316L SS
Mounting	Horizontal
Certification
CSA/cCSAus Contract #237484	Explosion Proof	General Use
	Class I, Div. 1 & 2, Groups A, B,C, & D, T3
	Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, T200°C
	Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G, T200°C
	Class III
	Ta -40° C to 187° C
	Single Seal	Single Seal
NSF 169	Yes	Yes
Enclosure Rating	NEMA 4X

Resources:

• Datasheet
• Install Guide