
Level
506 Series
Cable Float Level Switch Assemblies
The 506 cable float switch assembly supports multiple switching levels for tank alarms or pump control. Float, cable, weight and mounting options must suit the fluid and the available space inside the tank.
- Model
- 506 Series
- Category
- Level
- Revision
- Updated 2026-09-24
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | Flanged support with a common suspension rope and weight | |
| Float count options | 1–9 floats per assembly | |
| Float materials | ABS, PVC, PP or 316 stainless steel, depending on type | |
| Contact configuration | 506A/B/C standard: SPDT, 10 A at 250 V AC; 506D standard: SPDT, 3 A at 250 V AC | |
| Insertion/cable length | 500–9,000 mm options; longer lengths require confirmation | |
| Float protection | IP68; terminal-box protection depends on configuration |
Application and selection notes
- Allow floats to move freely, clear of inlet turbulence and adjacent floats.
- Keep the terminal box dry and outside the tank.
- Review fluid compatibility and temperature limits together with cable material. Test pressure is not a continuous operating-pressure rating.
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