Compact Pressure Switch

Features
Pressure Series 8000
Proven design in stationary and mobile hydraulic
applications
Setpoint pressure range 8 psi to 8,700 psi
Available in wide range of configurations
Low and precise setpoint adjustment
Factory pre-set or field adjustable
NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X
Modular concept

Applications
Hydraulic power packs
Machine tools
Overload controls
Railways
Factory automation
Balers and compactors
Marine applications
General Specifications*
Repeatability: ±1% typical, piston models Wetted Parts: Buna-N, PTFE with bronze and
±2% typical, diaphragm models 304 stainless steel
Microswitch: SPDT contact
Optional: Viton®, EPDM, Neoprene
Contact Rating:
Adjustment Screw: 304 stainless steel (HEX 5)
Silver contacts: 3A @ 250 VAC
5A @ 120 VAC Pressure Connection: Standard CETOP (multiple
0.4A @ 120 VDC pressure connections available)

Gold contacts: 0.1 A @ 125 VAC Electrical Connection: See options on next page
0.1A @ 30 VDC Approvals: UL / cUL (CSA)
Switching Frequency: max. 60 /min piston switch Standard: IP65 (DIN-plug), IP68 (cable)
max. 30/ min diaphragm switch GOST R/K
Ambient Temperature
Optional: Intrinsically safe II 1GD
Range:
EExia IIB T6 (DIN plug) - EXI
Piston Switch: -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
EExib IIC T6 (cable) - EXI
Diaphragm Switch: -4°F to +176°F (-20°C to +80°C)
GL approval
-58°F (-50°C) on request
NEMA 4X (VA Option)
Housing:
Total Weight: 0.88 lbs (400 g)
Standard: Aluminum die-cast 230
CETOP Flange Model: 0.77 lbs (350 g)
Optional: 304 stainless steel (version - VA)
* See product configurator for additional options. Adaptor Version Straight: 1.36 lbs (620 g)

Wiring Code for Various Electrical Adaptor Version 90° 1.48 lbs (675 g)
Connection Options: Angle:
(contact status at atmospheric pressure)
PL1 PL2/3 PL4 CA CD1 Setpoint Adjustment:
Common 1 1 1 Brown Purple
Increasing
Normally Closed 2 2 2 Black Blue Clockwise
Pressure
Normally Open 3 4 3 Gray Red Counter- Decreasing
Ground - 3 - Green/Yellow Green/Yellow clockwise Pressure

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Compact Pressure Switch Series 8000
Technical Drawings
PL 1 Cable
Process Connections )
ø 6...8 1.57
(0.23...0.31) 40 ( )
ø6.2 (1.1
8) ø5.6 0.75
30 ) (0.22) 19 (
(0.24)
0.75
19 ( ø5.6 (0.22)
ø5.6
(0.22)

40 (1.57)
80 (3.15)

19 (0.75)
40 (1.57)

(1.18)
ø30 ø6.2
12 (0.48)
(0.24)

16 30 (1.18
(0.63) ) )
1.57
53 (2.09) 40 (
Adaptor standard 30 (1.1 Adaptor
36 (1.42) 8) Adaptor straight 90° angle
84 (3.31)
Standard Optional

ø5.5 (0.22)
Electrical Connections
l Connections
1/2” NPT DIN 72585

11 (0.43)

25.5 (0.89)
M 12 x 1
ø44 (1.73)

appr. 19 (0.75)
appr. 33 (1.31)

appr. 33 (1.31)

21 (0.83)
appr. 22 (0.87)

38.4 (1.51)
Upper egde
hex 5 (0.2) housing
(Allen screw) CA1 PL 2 CD 1 PL 4

Order Number Key / Options Example: 8 1 A 1 PL1 B

Series 8000 Option

Pressure Connections: - EXI Intrinsically safe EEx ia
Cetop connection - GL Shipboard GL approval
1
flange 40 x 40** - LH Small hysteresis
** Model 81XX- at pressure ranges Electrical Connectors - VA 304 stainless steel model
is (A to E) delivered with 2
spring clips and 2 mounting Plug DIN EN175301-803 A,
screws 5 x 60 mm, steel 10.9, PL1 IP65
galvanized (hex 4). Seals
Pressure range (F) is delivered Plug M12, 4-pol. without
with 4 mounting screws. SPDT Contacts PL2 female plug, IP67 B Buna -N

A 1/4” NPT female 1 Silver Plug M12, 4-pol., IP67 with V Viton®
PL3 90° plug, 2 m cable
C 1/8” NPT female 2 Gold-plated E EPDM
Plug Bayonet DIN 72585
D 1/4” NPT F, 90 side entry PL4 without female plug, IP69K N Neoprene
F 7/16 SAE-4 20 UNF
CA1 Cable gland, 2 m cable, IP68
G 9/16 SAE-6 18 UNF
CD1 1/2” NPT AWG 20 with 60 cm
H 7/16 SAE-20 UNF leads (4)
Adjustable Range Process Connections ONLY
Adjustable Ranges 8000P2 G 1/4” female
Max. Hysteresis Proof Pressure
(decreasing pressure) (increasing pressure) 8000P3 1/4” NPTF
(Dead-band) psi (bar)
psi (bar) psi (bar)
1/4” NPTF @ 90° angle
Diaphragm 8000P3-9
(1)
(side porting)
A 4,5 - 82 (0.3 - 5.7) 6.0 - 87 (0.4 - 6.0) 1160 (80)
15% (1) 8000P4 1/8” NPTF
B 29 - 246 (2.0 - 17) 43 - 290 (3.0 - 20) 1160 (80)
of max adjustable range
C 43 - 600 (3.0 - 41) 58 - 650 (4.0 - 45) 1160 (80) (1)
8000P5 7/16 SAE 4-20 UNF
Piston 8000P6 9/16 SAE 6-18 UNF
D 43 - 2320 (3.0 - 160) 73 - 2610 (5.0 - 180) 8700 (600)
20% 8000P7 7/16 SAE 20 UNF
E 430 - 4300 (30 - 300) 730 - 5075 (50 - 350) 8700 (600)
of max adjustable range
F 800 - 7550 (55 - 520) 1160 - 8700 (80 - 600) 13053 (900)
(1) Proof pressure 2900 psi (200 bar) on request (May shorten the lifetime of the switch).

* Min. quantity may apply for select configurations.

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See Barksdale’s Standard Conditions of Sale • Specifications are subject to modification at any time • Bulletin #S0093-C • 11/06 • ©2006 • Printed in the U.S.A. 2