Manual
GENERAL 
The unit is manufactured, checked and supplied 
in accordance with our published specification, 
and  when  installed  and  used  in  normal  or 
prescribed applications, with the lid in place and 
within  the  parameters  set  for  mechanical  and 
electrical performance, will not cause danger or 
hazard to life or limb. 
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 
WARNINGS 
1.  THE USERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO 
THE FACT THAT, WHEN THE UNIT IS "LIVE" 
WITH  RESPECT  TO  ELECTRICAL  OR 
PRESSURE  SUPPLIES,  A  HAZARD  MAY 
EXIST  IF  THE  UNIT  IS  OPENED  OR 
DISMANTLED. 
2.  UNITS  MUST  BE  SELECTED  AND 
INSTALLED  BY  SUITABLY  TRAINED  AND 
QUALIFIED  PERSONNEL  IN  ACCORDANCE 
WITH APPROPRIATE CODES OF PRACTICE 
SO  THAT  THE  POSSIBILITY  OF  FAILURE 
RESULTING  IN  INJURY  OR  DAMAGE 
CAUSED BY MISUSE OR MIS-APPLICATION 
IS AVOIDED. 
OPERATING PRINCIPLES 
Pressure applied to the Bourdon Tube actuates 
the Primary mechanism and hence rotates the 
motion  Transfer  shaft.    The  motion  transfer 
shaft in turn actuates the secondary mechanism 
and hence operates the microswitch. When the 
pressure is decreased the motions are reversed 
thereby resetting the microswitch. 
INSTALLATION 
The  instruments  are  designed  to  be  mounted 
vertically,  with  the  process  connection 
underneath,  onto  a  wall  or  panel  using  the 
backplate provided.  Select the mounting point 
so as to avoid excessive shock, vibration or 
temperature fluctuations.  Instruments should 
be mounted  to avoid excessive heat transfer 
from the process lines or adjacent plant. 
Direct  Mounting:  When  direct  mounting  to  the 
process  connection  is  required  the  instrument 
should: 
a)  Be supplied with a ½” NPT process 
  connection. 
b)  Be given additional local support via 
  the backplate provided, to avoid 
  damaging stresses being applied to 
  the assembly by accidental impact, 
  shock or vibration. 
Set Point Adjustment: Model 233, 234 (Fig 3) 
Model  234  provides  2  microswitches  that  can 
be  set  independently  using  a  special 
mechanism, which fulfils the need for  HI LO 
switching. Adjust as follows: 
1.  Isolate the instrument from process 
  and power. 
2.  Remove the instrument lid. 
3.  Loosen either locking screw. 
4.  Move the indicator to the desired 
  position. Move the indicators to the 
  right to raise the set point and to the 
  left to lower the set point. 
5.  The indicators can be set 
  independently of each other, thus 
  giving a range of HI/LO separation 
  from approximately 15% to 100% of  
  span. 
6.  Tighten the locking screws taking 
  care not to over tighten. 
7.  Replace the instrument lid (see 
  maintenance). 
Switching Differential Adjustment: Model 
232 (Fig 4) 
1.  Isolate the instrument from process 
  and power. 
2.  Remove the instrument lid. 
3.  Rotate the knurled plastic wheel on 
  the microswitch to adjust the switch 
  differential. Rotate clockwise to  
  increase the differential and counter 
  clockwise to reduce the differential. 
4.  Replace the instrument lid (see 
  maintenance). 
Switching Differential Adjustment: Model 
233 (Fig 3) 
The model  233 provides  a  single microswitch, 
which  can  have  the  set  and  resets  points 
independently  adjusted  over  a  range  of 
approximately 15% to 100% of span. 
Note: For accurate setting a suitable pressure 
gauge must be used in  conjunction with the 
above  procedure.   Do  not attempt to  set  the 
switch outside the scale limits. Though the unit 
may be set anywhere within its operation range, 
for optimum performance, it is good practice to 
have a set point value between 25% and 75% 
of span. 
PRODUCT CODE 
ENCLOSURE 
MODEL 
ELECTRICAL ENTRY 
MATERIAL OF WETTED PARTS 
RANGE 
SWITCHING OPTIONS 
PROCESS CONNECTION 
OPTIONS AND TREATMENTS 
SPECIAL ENGINEERING   
Use  a  spanner  to  support  the  process 
connection when  fitting  the  instrument.   When 
fitting the instrument lid make sure gaskets and 
‘O’  rings  are  in  good  condition  and  fitted 
correctly. 
WARNING:  CHECK  THE  CONNECTION 
THREAD SIZE AND SPECIFICATION ON THE 
UNIT  TO  AVOID  MIS-MATCHING  WITH  THE 
PROCESS  CONNECTION  ADAPTOR.  SEE 
DIGIT 6 OF PRODUCT CODE. 
REPLACEMENT PARTS 
Use  only  factory  authorised  parts  and 
procedures.    The  only  parts  normally 
recommended  for  site  replacement  are  the 
microswitches.    However,  in  some 
circumstances  other  spares  kits  are  available. 
Apply for details quoting the serial number and 
full product code. 
WARRANTIES – SEE CONDITIONS OF SALE 
WIRING (Fig 1) 
Wire  in  accordance  with  local  and  National 
codes.  Use cables no larger  than 2.5 mm
2
(14AWG). Deliver electrical connection through 
a suitable cable gland,  which will maintain  the 
IP  rating  of  the  instrument.    Insert  bare  wires 
fully  into  the  terminal  block  and  tighten 
securely.   Keep wiring tails to a  minimum and 
check  that  wires  do  not  interfere  with  the 
operating mechanism.  Use the earthing points 
provided. 
CERTIFIED ENCLOSURES 
All  Series  230  Pressure  Switches  can  be 
supplied with BASEEFA certified enclosures to 
the following standards: 
Zone 1 (Div 1) IEC 79-1 
BS  5501 Parts  1  and 5:  EN50 014  and EN50 
018 CENELEC Codes ‘H’ for aluminium and ‘K’ 
for cast iron. EExd IIC T6 
BS 4683 Part 2 Code ‘M’ Cast Iron Exd I T6 for 
mining. 
Electrical Adaptors 
Zone 1. Use only certified adaptors for Zone 1. 
WARNING:  IT  IS  A  REQUIREMENT  OF 
SAFETY THAT AT LEAST 5 FULL THREADS 
ARE ENGAGED  BETWEEN THE ADAPTOR 
AND  CONDUIT  ENTRY.    TAKE  CARE  TO 
SELECT  AND  INSTALL  ADAPTORS  THAT 
DO  NOT  REDUCE  THE  ENCLOSURE  IP 
RATING. 
Zone 2.   Adaptors used must  have equivalent 
IP  rating  to  the  enclosure  and  be  impact 
resistant to 7 Nm. 
References for Selection and Installation 
BS 5345 Part 3 for Enclosure Codes H and K 
BS  5345  Part  4  for  all  Enclosure  Codes 
(Intrinsic Safety) 
BS 5345 Part 7 for Enclosure Code N 
BS 5501 Part 1 for  Enclosure Codes H  and K 
(BS EN50 014) 
BS  5490  IEC  529  IP  RATING  (Ingress 
Protection) 
MAINTENANCE 
Inspections should be carried out at quarterly to 
yearly intervals depending upon conditions. 
Isolate the unit  from process and power and 
remove  the  lid.    Check  all  terminals  for 
tightness.  Check that cable tails are not fouled 
or  chafed.  Check for  internal condensation. 
Rectify as necessary. 
It  is  recommended  that  instruments  used  to 
provide  an  alarm are  operated  periodically  to 
ensure they are functioning correctly. 
If  further maintenance  is  required seek  advice 
from  DELTA  CONTROLS  before  attempting 
repair or replacement of parts.
CAUTION 
Moving  parts  have  been  treated  with  a  water 
repelling lubricant  before  leaving  the  factory. 
Occasional inspection and  the application of  a 
water  repelling  lubricant  is  recommended  to 
ensure  moving  parts  remain  free  under  all 
conditions. 
Zone 1 enclosures 
Thread  seal  and  contact  surfaces  must  be 
lightly  lubricated  using  non-setting  non-
corrosive grease compatible with the lid  seal 
(Nitrile).  Do not use copper bearing grease on 
aluminium. Screw on lid hand tight making sure 
that  mating  surfaces  of the  lid  and  enclosure 
are in contact. Re-tighten the lid lock screw. 
WARNING:  IT IS  A  SAFETY REQUIREMENT 
THAT  AT  LEAST  5  FULL  THREADS  ARE 
ENGAGED  WHEN  THE  UNIT  IS  IN 
OPERATION.  NEVER  OPERATE  THE UNIT 
UNLESS THIS CONDITION IS MET.  DO NOT 
USE  GREASES  OR  LUBRICANTS  NOT 
COMPATIBLE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT OR 
PROCESS. 
Weatherproof Enclosure (W) and N 
If  lid  gasket  is  damaged,  replace  with  new 
gasket.  Make sure gasket aligns correctly with 
sealing faces. 
Stainless Steel Weatherproof Enclosure (A) 
Check gasket, if damaged replace. 
OPERATION 
Pressure switches are calibrated against falling 
pressure unless otherwise specified.  Set Point 
adjustment refers to falling pressure.  Switching 
differential  is  the  difference  between  the  set 
point  and  the  operating  value  on  rising 
pressure. For opening details see Fig 5, 6, 7. 
Set Point Adjustment: Models 231, 232 (Fig 
2) 
1.  Isolate the instrument from process 
  and power. 
2.  Remove the instrument lid. 
3.  Loosen either locking screw. 
4.  Rotate the adjuster to move the 
  indicator along the calibrated scale. 
  Rotate clockwise to raise the set point 
  and anti-clockwise to lower the set 
  point. 
5.  Retighten the locking screw taking 
  care not to over tighten. 
6.  Replace the instrument lid (see 
  maintenance). 
NOTE: FIGS 5, 6, 7 SHOW STANDARD 
MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS
ISSUE E 02/10 
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND 
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
BOURDON TUBE ACTUATED 
SERIES 230 PRESSURE SWITCHES 
(Models 231, 232, 233, 234) 
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omissions or amendments. 
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