Data sheet

Pressure switches and Thermostats

KP

KP Pressure Switches
Danfoss KP switches are used for regulating,
monitoring and alarm systems in the industry.
They provide automatic limit protection or manual
reset limit protection for pressure systems. Can be
used with steam, air, gaseous and liquid media.

changeover switch (SPDT). The position of the

switch depends on the setting of the pressure
switch and the pressure in the connector.
KP Thermostats
KP thermostats are temperature-operated electric

single-pole changeover switch (SPDT).

The position of the switch depends on the thermostat
setting and sensor temperature. A KP thermostat
can be connected and switch to single-phase
alternating current motors of up to 2 kW.

Features • Wide regulating range • Electrical connection from front of the unit.
• Small dimensions Makes rack mounting easier and also saves space
Space-saving, easy to install in panels • Suitable for alternating current and direct current
• Shock and impact resistant • Screwed wiring, makes rewiring easy
• Ultra-short bounce time. • Manual trip allows electrical function test without
Limits wear to an absolute minimum and tools
increases reliability • Versions with automatic and manual reset
• Snap action electrical contacts minimize chatter, available
bounce, and wear, and ensure long term
electrical and mechanical reliability

Approvals UL listed for USA and Canada according to UL 353 CE marked in accordance to EN 60947-4/05
and UL 873

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PRESSURE Ambient temperature

Media temperature
-40 – 150 ˚F (175 ˚F for short period of time)
-40 – 212 ˚F
SWITCHES Sensor material Tinned copper Cu/Sn5
Technical data Parts in contact with Bellows: stainless steel
medium: Pressure connection: free-cutting steel, nickel plated
Wire dimension 12 AWG max.
SPST (close on temp. rise), SPDT
Contact system
Contact material AgCdO
0.5 ~ 16 A/120 V AC
FLA
0.5 ~ 8 A/240 V AC
Alternating current
Contac load 96 A/120 V AC
LRA
48 A/240 V AC
Direct current 240 V DC: 12W pilot duty

Enclosure
holes covered)
Integral ½ in female NPSM swivel cable connector, allows
Cable entry
direct attachenments of ½ in. male pipe thread connector

Ordering Max. operat- Min. burst

Range Pressure
Type Reset ing pressure pressure Code nos
[psig] [psi] connection
[psig] [psig]
KP 34 2 – 15 2–6 Autmatic ¼” 18 NPT 58 435 060-214966
KP 34 2 – 15 Manual ¼” 18 NPT 58 435 060-214866
KP 35 6 – 50 6 – 32 Automatic ¼” 18 NPT 145 1015 060-215166
KP 35 6 – 50 Manual ¼” 18 NPT 145 900 060-215066
KP 36 15 – 150 10 – 58 Automatic ¼” 18 NPT 245 1015 060-214466
KP 36 15 – 150 Manual ¼” 18 NPT 245 1015 060-214566
KP 37 58 – 300 26 – 45 Automatic ¼” 18 NPT 405 1450 060-214666
KP 37 58 – 300 Manual ¼” 18 NPT 405 1450 060-214766

Contact system and Switch type - single pole double throw Switch action Application
application
1. Terminals 1 – 4 close high and open low
1. Low pressure cut-out
Terminals 1 – 2 can be used as low pressure alarm

2. Terminals 1 – 2 open high and close low

2. High pressure cut-out
Terminals 1 – 4 can be used as high pressure alarm

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Setting Cut-in and cut-out pressures of the system Pressure switches with manual reset
should always be checked with an accurate Set the cut-out pressure on the RANGE scale.
pressure gauge. Pressure limiters can be manually reset by
Pressure setting for switches with automatic pressing reset button when the pressure is equal
reset.
Set the cut-out pressure on RANGE scale and

Note:
Restart pressure is equal to cut-out pressure minus

Terminology Set point Snap function

A predetermined value to which a switch is
adjusted and at which it performs its intended initiated. The time over which contact force reaches
function. zero is a few milliseconds; therefore, contact
Reset bounce cannot occur as a result, for example, of
1. Manual reset slight vibrations before cut-out. The snap-action
Units with manual reset can only be restored to contact system will continue to function even when
operational mode by activation of the external micro-welds are
reset button. created between the contacts during cut-in. The
2. Automatic reset force created to separate the contacts is strong,
Units with automatic reset is restored to
operational mode automatically. that have been created as the result of cut-in ac-
tion. These design features ensure that the cut-out
Maximum working pressure point of the KP switch remains very accurate and
The maximum permissible pressure for safe completely
functioning of a heating system or any of its part. independent of the magnitude of the current load.
FLA -Motor Full Load Amperes
FLA is the largest current that a motor or other
device is designed to carry at rated voltage and

at rated conditions.
LRA - Locked Rotor Amperes
LRA is the current in amperes drawn by an electric
motor with the shaft or rotor immobilized.

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Design and function Key sketch of KP pressure switch

front cover and scale. Version with manual reset

1. Range setting spindle

2.
3. Main arm
4. Main spring
5.
6. Bellows
7. Pressure connector
8. Contact system
9. Switch terminals
10. Ground terminal
11. Cable entry: ½ in female NPSM
12. Tumbler
13. Locking screw
14. Manual reset
15. Distance plate

The contact system of KP switches has a snap-action

function and the bellows moves only when cut-in
or cut-out set point is reached.
The design has the following advantages:
• higher contact load
• ultra short bounce time
• long mechanical and electrical lifetime
• high resistance to vibrations and pulsations

Dimensions [in] KP 35, KP 36 and KP 37 KP 34

Approximate weight: 0.83 lb Approximate weight: 0.9 lb

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THERMOSTATS Ambient temperature

Sensor material
-40 – 150 ˚F (175 ˚F for short period of time)
Tinned copper Cu/Sn5
Technical data
Wire dimension 12 AWG max.
Contact system SPDT – single pole double throw
0.5 ~ 16 A/120 V AC
FLA
0.5 ~ 8 A/240 V AC
Alternating current
Contac load 96 A/120 V AC
LRA
48 A/240 V AC
Direct current 240 V DC: 12W pilot duty

Enclosure
holes covered)
Integral ½ in female NPSM swivel cable connector, allows
Cable entry
direct attachenments of ½ in. male pipe thread connector

Ordering Capillary tube Max. sensor

Setting Range Reset
Type length temperature Code nos
[˚F] [˚F] function
[in] [˚F]
KP 79 122 – 210 9 – 27 Autmatic 80 300 060L223866
KP 79 122 – 210 Manual 80 300 060L223966
KP 81 176 – 240 9 – 45 Automatic 80 480 060L224066
KP 81 176 – 240 Manual 80 480 060L224166

Contact system and Switch type - single pole double throw Switch action Application
application
1. Terminals 1 – 4 close high and open low
1. Low temperature
Terminals 1 – 2 can be used as low temperature
cut-out
alarm

2. Terminals 1 – 2 open high and close low

2. High temperature
Terminals 1 – 4 can be used as high temperature
cut-out
alarm

Setting Thermostats with automatic reset Thermostats with manual reset

Set the cut-out temperature on the RANGE scale Set the cut-out temperature on the range scale.

Restart temperature is equal to the cut-out Restart the system by pressing the reset button
after the temperature of the sensor falls to a value

reference. The exact value of distances on the scale

depends on where in its range the switch cut-in is

precise function is required, establish the

accurate thermometer in the controlled zone.

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Terminology Snap function

and cut-out temperatures. initiated. The time over which contact force reaches
zero is a few milliseconds; therefore, contact
automatic operation of the controlled system. bounce cannot occur as a result, for example, of
slight vibrations before cut-out. The snap-action
contact system will continue to function even when
micro-welds are
created between the contacts during cut-in. The
Reset force created to separate the contacts is strong,
1. Manual reset
Units with manual reset can only be restarted that have been created as the result of cut-in ac-
after activation of the reset button. On max tion. These design features ensure that the cut-out
reset units the set value is equal to cut-out point of the KP switch remains very accurate and
value for rising temperature. completely
2. Automatic reset independent of the magnitude of the current load.
Units with automatic reset is restored to
operational mode automatically. FLA -Motor Full Load Amperes
FLA is the largest current that a motor or other
device is designed to carry at rated voltage and

at rated conditions.
LRA - Locked Rotor Amperes
LRA is the current in amperes drawn by an electric
motor with the shaft or rotor immobilized.

Thermostat charge Adsorption charge Sensors with adsorption charges contain a super-
heated gas together with a solid having a large
adsorption surface. The sensor can be placed in
zones that are warmer or colder than the switch
housing and capillary tube, but variations of more
Bellows

Capillary tube

Sensor

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Design and Function Key sketch of KP 79, KP 81 thermostats front
cover and scale. Version with manual reset
1. Range setting spindle
2.
3. Main arm
4. Main spring
5.
6. Bellows
7. Temperature sensors
8. Contact system
9. Terminals
10. Ground terminal
11. Cable entry: ½ in female cable
gland
12. Tumbler
13. Locking screw
14. Manual reset
15. Distance plate
The contact system of KP switches has a snap-action
function and the bellows moves only when cut-in
or cut-out set point is reached.
The design has the following advantages:
• higher contact load
• ultra short bounce time
• long mechanical and electrical lifetime
• high resistance to vibrations and pulsations
Dimensions [in] KP 79, KP 81

Accessories Part Symbol Description Code no.

Brackets with
mounting screws
Angle bracket
and washers for 060-105366
4 screws 10–32 UNC + 4 washers
pressure switches
and thermostats

When the bracket is mounted

Top cover for on the back plate of the housing,
pressure switches the grade of enclosure of the KP 060-109766
and thermostats switch is IP44. Top cover covers
the setting spindles.

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