DKACT.PD.P10.F1.02
520B0370
June 2000
Data sheet
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2 DKACT.PD.P10.F1.02 � Danfoss A/S 06-2000
Data sheet Pressure controls and thermostats, types KPI and KP
ISO 9001 quality approval Danfoss A/S is certificated by BSI in accordance
with international standard ISO 9001. This means
that Danfoss fulfils the international standard in
respect of product development, design, production
and sale. BSI exercises continuous inspection to
ensure that Danfoss observes the requirements of
the standard and that Danfoss’ own quality assu-
rance system is maintained at the required level.
Contents Pressure controls KP 35, KP 36, KPI 35, KPI 36 and KPI 38
Introduction ................................................................................................................... page 3
Features ........................................................................................................................ page 3
Definitions ..................................................................................................................... page 3
Ordering ........................................................................................................................ page 4
Technical data ............................................................................................................... page 5
Setting ........................................................................................................................... page 6
Gold contacts ................................................................................................................ page 6
Design and function ...................................................................................................... page 7
KP features ................................................................................................................... page 7
KPI features .................................................................................................................. page 7
Dimensions and weights .............................................................................................. page 8
Accessories for KP/KPI pressure controls ................................................................... page 8
Dual pressure control KP 44
Introduction ................................................................................................................... page 9
Features ........................................................................................................................ page 9
Definitions ..................................................................................................................... page 9
Ordering ........................................................................................................................ page 10
Technical data ............................................................................................................... page 10
Design and function ...................................................................................................... page 11
Pressure setting ............................................................................................................ page 12
Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................ page 12
Accessories for KP 44 pressure controls ..................................................................... page 12
Thermostats KP 75, KP 78, KP 79 and KP 81
Introduction ................................................................................................................... page 13
Features ........................................................................................................................ page 13
Definitions ..................................................................................................................... page 13
Ordering ........................................................................................................................ page 14
Technical data ............................................................................................................... page 14
Design and function ...................................................................................................... page 15
Setting ........................................................................................................................... page 15
Charges ........................................................................................................................ page 16
Gold contacts ................................................................................................................ page 16
Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................ page 17
Accessories for KP thermostats ................................................................................... page 18
Grade of enclosure
IP 33/44 enclosure ........................................................................................................ page 19
IP testing ....................................................................................................................... page 19
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Data sheet Pressure controls and thermostats, types KPI and KP
Danfoss KP/KPI pressure controls are used
for regulating, monitoring and alarm systems
in industry.
KP pressure controls are for gaseous media
and air.
KPI pressure controls are suitable for plant in
connection with liquid and gaseous media.
Introduction The pressure controls are fitted with a single-
pole switch changeover (SPDT). The position
of the switch depends on the setting of the
pressure control and the pressure in the
connector.
Features � Wide regulating range
� Can be used for pumps and compressors
� Small dimensions.
Space-saving – easy to install in panels
� Shock and impact resistant
� Ultra-short bounce times.
Limits wear to an absolute minimum and
increases reliability
� Electrical connection from front of unit.
Makes rack mounting easier and also
saves space
� Suitable for both alternating current and
direct current
� Cable entry for 6-14 mm diameter cables
� Screwed cable entry makes rewiring easy.
Standard screwed cable entry
Pg 13.5 and Pg 16
Definitions Range setting
The pressure range within which the unit will
give a signal (contact changeover).
Differential
The difference between contact changeover
on rising and falling pressure.
The differential is a condition for stable
automatic plant operation.
Automatic reset
Units with automatic reset restart automati-
cally after stop.
Min. reset units will restart after the pressure
has risen by a value greater than that of the
fixed differential.
Max. reset units will restart after the pressure
has fallen by a value greater than that of the
fixed differential
Permissible operating pressure
The highest permissible constant pressure or
pressure variation the unit can be exposed to.
KP/KPI
illustrated is KPI 35
with top cover
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Setting Permissible
range Differential operating Max. test Pressure Contact Code no. Type
p
e
pressure pB pressure connection Material[bar] [bar] [bar] [bar]
–0.2 � 7.5 0.7 � 4 17 22 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1133
KP 35
Au 060-5047
2 � 14 0.7 � 4 17 22 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1108
KP 36
Au 060-1137
4 � 12 0.5 � 1.6 17 22 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1221
KP 36
Au 060-1144
Pressure controls type KP 35 and 36Ordering, IP 33/44 versions
Setting Permissible
range Differential operating Max. test Pressure Contact Code no. Type
p
e
pressure pB pressure connection Material[bar] [bar] [bar] [bar]
–0.2 � 8 0.4 � 1.5 18 18 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1217
KPI 35
Au 060-3164
–0.2 � 8 0.5 � 2 18 18 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1219
KPI 35
Au 060-3165
4 � 12 0.5 � 1.6 18 18 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-1189
KPI 36
Au 060-1138
2 � 12 0.5 � 1.6 18 18 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-3169
KPI 36
Au 060-3166
8 � 28 1.8 � 6 30 30 G 1/4 A
Ag 060-5081
KPI 38
Au 060-3167
Pressure controls type KPI 35 - 38Ordering, IP 33/44 versions
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Data sheet Pressure controls and thermostats, types KPI and KP
Technical data
Description KP KPI
Ambient temperature °C –40 °C - +65 °C (for short periods up to +80 °C)
Media temperature °C –40 °C - +100 °C
Media Gaseous media and air Air, oil, fresh water
Parts in contact Bellows Tinbronze W. no. 2.1020 to DIN 17662 Tinbronze W. no. 2.1020 to DIN 17662
with medium Pressure connector Free-cutting steel W. no. 1.0719 to DIN 1651 Brass W. no. 2.0401 to DIN 17660
Contact system Single-pole changeover switch (SPDT)
Alternating current: Alternating current:
AC-1: 16 A, 400 V AC-1: 10 A, 440 V
Contact load, Ag contact set AC-3: 16 A, 400 V AC-3: 6 A, 440 V
AC-15: 10 A, 400V AC-15: 4 A, 440V
Contact material AgCdO Direct current: Direct current:
DC-13: 12 W, 220 V DC-13: 12 W, 220 V
Contact load, Au contact set See information page 6
Enclosure, IP 33 grade Unit must be mounted on a flat surface/a flat fitting and all unused holes covered.
Enclosure, IP 44 grade Mounted as IP 33 plus fitting of top cover, code no. 060-1097
Cable connection Entry for 6-14 mm diameter cables
Mounted on back plate/wall bracket Vibration proof in the range 0 - 1000 Hz, 4 g (1 g = 9.81 m/s2)
Mounted on angle bracket Not recommended in areas where vibrations occur
Approvals
EN 60 947-4,5 EN 60 947-4,5
RINA, Registro Italiano Navale
MRS, Maritime Reg. of Shipping, Russia
UL approved versions are available
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Setting scale. Then set the lower limit pressure on
the DIFF scale (the upper limit minus the
differential).
KP/KPI pressure controls with automatic
reset:
Set the upper limit pressure on the range
Gold contacts
Curve A gives the maximum load.
Hatched area B: Acceptable load for the gold
plating of the contact.
Contact load
Alternating current:
Ohmic load: AC-1: 10 A, 440 V
Inductive load: AC-3: 6 A, 440 V
AC-15: 4 A, 440 V
Direct current: DC-1312 W, 220 V,
Contact system
Single-pole changeover switch (SPDT)
Contact material: Gold-plated silver
Diff.
Range
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Design and function
1. Setting spindle
2. Differential setting spindle
3. Main arm
4. Main spring
5. Differential spring
6. Bellows
7. Connector
8. Contact system
9. Connection terminals
10. Earth terminal
11. Cable entry
12. Omega spring (KPI)
12. Tumbler (KP)
13. Locking screw (KPI)
13. Locking plate (KP)
� High contact load
� Ultra-short bounce times
� Vibration-proof in the range 0-1000 Hz,
4 g (1 g = 9.81 m/s2)
� Long operating life
� Can be used for both liquids and gases
� Small dimensions – Easy to mount in
panels
Danfoss KPI pressure controls are designed
so that the bellows moves in the same
proportion as the pressure change.
To ensure a snap function on contact change-
over, an omega spring is located between
bellows and contact system.
The design of KPI pressure controls gives the
following advantages:
KPI features
The contact system in KP pressure controls
has a snap function. This means that the
bellows is active only when the cut-in or
cut-out value is reached.
The bellows is connected to the pressure of
the controlled plant via the connector (7).
The design of KP pressure controls gives the
following advantages:
� High contact load
� Ultra-short bounce times
� Vibration-proof in the range 0-1000 Hz,
4 g (1 g = 9.81 m/s2)
� Long operating life
� High pulsation protection
� Small dimensions – Easy to mount in
panels
KP features
Drawing showing principle of KP
pressure controls
Drawing showing principle of KPI
pressure controls
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Accessories for KP/KPI pressure controls
Part Symbol Description Total Code no.
Wall bracket 10 060-1055
Brackets with
mounting screws Angle bracket 10 060-1056
and washers
4-off screws M4�5 + 4-off washers 1 060-1054
Screwed cable entry
Screwed Pg 13.5 with special nut.
cable entry For 6-14 mm cables. 5 060-1059
A standard Pg 16 screwed cable entry
can be used for 8-16 mm cables.
Sealing screw For sealing the setting on KP 20 060-1057
If a bracket is mounted on the backplate of
the housing, the KP/KPI pressure control will 10 060-1097Top cover have an IP 44 grade of enclosure.
The cover covers the setting spindles.
Protective cap for KP/KPI pressure controls.
To protect the unit against rain and humidity.
Protective cap Grade of enclosure: IP 44 7 060-0031
Material: Polyethylene
Max. ambient temperature: 65 °C
Min. ambient temperature: –40 °C
Dimensions and weights
Pressure controls KP 35, KP 36,
KPI 35, KPI 36 and KPI 38:
Weight approx. 0.3 kg
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Introduction Danfoss dual pressure switch KP 44 is
designed for use as a pump guard to control
and protect supply water pumps. The KP 44
pump guard combines the function of a
pressure switch and a flow monitoring
device.
The lefthand pressure bellows controls the
pump pressure. The righthand bellows cuts
out the pump if the pump suction pressure is
too low. In this way the pump is protected
from running dry and consequent bearing
damage.
Features � Wide regulating range
� Can be used for pumps and compressors
� Small dimensions.
Space-saving – easy to install in panels
� Ultra-short bounce times.
Limits wear to an absolute minimum and
increases reliability
� Electrical connection from front of unit.
Makes rack mounting easier and also
saves space
� Suitable for both alternating current and
direct current
� Cable entry for 6-14 mm diameter cables
� Screwed cable entry makes rewiring easy.
Standard screwed cable entry
Pg 13.5 and Pg 16
� Efficient protection of water pumps in case
of water supply fails.
Definitions Range setting
The pressure range within which the unit will
give a signal (contact changeover).
Differential
The difference between contact changeover
on rising and falling pressure.
The differential is a condition for stable
automatic plant operation.
Automatic reset
Units with automatic reset restart automatically
after stop.
Min. reset units will restart after the pressure
has risen by a value greater than that of the
fixed differential.
Max. reset units will restart after the pressure
has fallen by a value greater than that of the
fixed differential
Permissible operating pressure
The highest permissible constant pressure or
pressure variation the unit can be exposed to.
KP 44
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Ambient temperature °C –40 °C - +65 °C (for short periods up to +80 °C)
Media temperature °C Max +100 °C
Media Fresh water
Parts in contact Bellows Tinbronze W. no. 2.1020 to DIN 17662
with medium Pressure connector Free-cutting steel W. no. 1.0719 to DIN 1651
Contact material AgCdO Alternating current:
AC-1: 16 A, 400 V
AC-3: 16 A, 400 V
AC-15: 10 A, 400V
Contact load, Ag contact set Direct current:
DC-13: 12 W, 220 V
Approvals EN 60 947-4,-5
Cable connection Entry for 6-14 mm diameter cables
Mounted on backplate Vibration-proof in the range 0 - 1000 Hz, 4 g (1 g = 9.81 m/s2)
or wall bracket
Mounting on angle bracket Not recommended for areas where vibration occurs
Technical data
Pressure range Differential Permissible Max. test Pressure Contact Code no.
Control Safety Control Safety operating pressure connection Materialpressure pB
[bar] [bar] [bar] [bar] [bar] [bar]
2 - 12 0.5 - 6 0.7 - 4.0 1.0 LP/HP: 17 22 2 � G 1/4 A Ag 060-0013
Pressure control type KP 44, IP 22Ordering
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Design and function
Water supply from reservoir or well
If water is running short in the well or reser-
voir, the pump will no longer be able to
increase the pressure to the cut-out value.
Consequently the pump will keep running -
perhaps without water. However, the KP 44
pump guard will stop the pump as soon as
the righthand bellows pressure drops below
the safety cut-out setting.
The pump can be started again by lifting the
impulse lever. The pump will continue to
operate when the impulse lever is released,
provided that the righthand bellows pressure
is higher than the safety cut-out setting plus a
fixed differential of 1 bar. If this is not the
case, the pump will cut-out again indicating
insufficient water supply.
Pressurized water supply direct to pump
When water supply fails on the inlet side, the
pump will no longer be able to boost the pres-
sure to the cut-out value. Consequently the
pump will keep running - perhaps without
water.
However, the KP 44 pump guard will stop the
pump as soon as the pressure in the pump
suction line drops below the safety cut-out
setting. The pump will automatically start
again when the pump suction pressure has
reached the level of 1 bar above the safety
cut-out setting.
Automatic start-up will only take place if the
righthand bellows is connected to the pump
suction line. Air pockets should be avoided to
prevent the pump from starting up on air
pressure rise, without the presence of water.
In a hydrophore system where water is
pumped from a well or an open tank, both
bellows are connected to a pressure outlet on
the air side in the pump pressure line,
if possible.
In a booster system receiving pressurized
water the righthand bellows is connected
- to the low pressure side of the pump for
automatic start-up.
- to the high pressure side of the pump for
manual start-up.
The lefthand bellows is always connected to
the high pressure side of the pump.
1. Lefthand pressure setting spindle
2. Differential setting spindle
3. Main arm
4. Righthand pressure setting spindle
5. Main spring
6. Differential spring
7. Bellows
8. Pressure connections
9. Switch
10. Terminal
11. Earth terminal
12. Cable entry
13. Tumbler
14. Locking plate
15. Impulse lever
The switch in the KP has a snap-action
function, and the bellows moves only when
the cut-in or cut-out value is reached.
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The safety cut-out setpoint is normally
determined by the static pressure (the water
column). However, in order to avoid
disturbing signal interaction, care should be
taken to ensure that the safety cut-out setting
is at least 1.5 bar lower than the control
pressure cut-in setting. See table with
pressure setting examples below.
Pressure settings Safety cut-out setting
The righthand bellows will automatically cut-out
the pump at the safety cut-out setpoint.
Automatic start-up, if any, will take place when
the pressure has reached the level of 1 bar
above the setpoint. Manual cut-in is made by
lifting the impulse lever and releasing it again
when the pressure has increased by min. 1 bar.
Required tap water pressure � 2.3 bar � 4.0 bar � 5.0 bar � 8.0 bar
Control pressure cut-out setting 3.0 bar 5.0 bar 8.0 bar 12 bar
Differential 0.7 bar 1.0 bar 3.0 bar 4.0 bar
Control pressure cut-in setting 2.3 bar 4.0 bar 5.0 bar 8.0 bar
Max. safety cut-out setting 0.8 bar 2.5 bar 3.5 bar 6.0* bar
* 6.0 bar is the normal max. setpoint
Control pressure settings
Control pressure cut-out setpoint is set on the
lefthand pressure setting scale. The differen-
tial is set between 0.7 and 4 bar.
The control pressure cut-in setting will be the
cut-out control pressure less the differential.
Dimensions and weight
Weight approximately 0.5 kg
Accessories for KP 44 pressure controls
Part Symbol Description