Densistat 100 for SF6 and other Gases with additional Pressure Zero Indicator

Type: D100i0 for indoor and outdoor use

The Densistat Model 100 is designed specially to monitor the density of the SF6 gas used to blanket highvoltage circuit breakers. It incorporates an analog indicator for relative pressure, referenced to 20°C. It also includes a gauge to indicate pressure inside the switching enclosure.

  • Pressure range 0...10 bar rel.  0... 145 psi rel. 
  • Large pressure gauge (Ø 100 mm) with additional zero pressure indicator 
  • Pressure connection concentric or angled in any of four directions   
  • High long term stability
  • Precise switching accuracy
  • Rugged construction IEC 60529: IP 65   
  • Up to four micro switches
Densistat Typ 100i0

The Densistat 100 uses a chamber filled with an identical gas as a reference. When the reference chamber and the switching enclosure are at the same temperature, a change in density in the latter will induce a pressure differential. The switching enclosure and the reference chamber are separated one from another by a metal bellows. A differential in pressure will cause a deformation of the bellows. This deflection motion is transferred via a switching rod with a switching plate to actuate the microswitch required for signaling purposes. The switching thresholds can be adjusted by way of lockable screws at the switching cam.
 

Provided as a supplementary function to be used whenever service is required, the density monitor has a second bellows system with an additional miniature analog indicator within the main instrument. It has a measurement range of -0.5 to 0 to 1,5 bar rel. This is provided to determine, before starting service work, whether system pressure has been reduced to zero. The second bellows system is limited mechanically to a pressure of 2 bar rel.
 

Up to four microswitches with double-throw contacts can be installed in the Model 100. The contact outputs for the microswitches terminate in an appropriate multi pole socket inside the junction box. The corresponding connector cable passes to the outside world through a suitable cable gland. 

The junction box cover, the cable gland, the connector cable and the plug-type connector form a unit that can easily be mounted and removed with just a screwdriver.  

The pressure connection can be installed at the factory either concentric to the housing at the rear or angled in any of the four directions.

The analog pressure indicator with color-coded scale (Ø 100 mm) shows the relative pressure of the SF6 gas, referenced to 20°C in the switching enclosure. If the density of the gas drops as a result of a leak, the change will be indicated by the pointer as it moves along the color-coded scale. The colors and the transition points along the scale can be specified by the customer. The microswitch response points are then calibrated to the specified values.

The arrangement of the measurement mechanism and the use of vibration-resistant microswitches eliminate any shock-induced chattering at the switching contacts. The unit is equipped with a GORE-TEX® membrane vent to prevent condensation.
 

Technical Data Densistat 100i0

Skizze Desistat Dichtewächter Typ 55i0

Range: 0 … 10 bar rel. / 0...145 psi rel.   
Hysteresis:   < 0.1 bar / 1,5 psi    
Switching accuracy:   ± 0.08 bar / 1,2 psi    
Threshold:   ≤ ± 0.05 bar / 0,7 psi    
Range of Zero Indicator:   -0,5...0...1,5 bar rel. / -7...0...22 psi rel.  
Leakage of reference chamber:   < 0.005 bar/Year (5 * 10-9 mbar * l * s-1)  
Operating temperature:   -40…+70 °C / -40...-94°F    
Storage temperature:   -50…+80 °C / -58...+176°F    
Vibration      
(min. difference 0.05 bar from changeover point):   > 4 g (20…80 Hz)    
Protection:   IEC 60529: IP 65    
Connector:   Phönix Combicon    
  IEC 60947, max 2,5 mm²    
Electrical Ratings   AC 250 V, 10 (2) A    
Switch contacts load   DC 250 V, 0,2 (0,2) A    
Charge resistive (inductive)   DC 125 V, 0,4 (0,25) A    
  DC 60 V, 1,5 (0,4) A    
  DC 48 V, 1,9 (0,7) A    
  DC 30 V, 3,0 (2) A    
Electric strength:   2kV (50/60 Hz) to ground    
Surge:   IEC 61000-4-5 5 kV 1,2/50 μs to ground  
Cable gland:   M25x1.5 EMV    
Material:      
Pressure connection anodized:   AlSi1MgMn    
Housing, powder coated RAL 9006      
light grey ,dull:   GD-AlSi9MgMn    
Reference system:   1.4541 / 1.4301    
Window, resistant to UV, Ozone:   Acrylic glas    
Typeplate, resistant to UV, Ozone,      
Climate, chemicals and solvents:   3M Scotchcal folie 3690    
Weight:   790 g