Displacer controls offer alternative features to the float-operated control. The sensor is a weight (displacer), heavier than the liquid, that is suspended by a spring. When liquid contacts the displacer, a buoyancy force is produced, which causes the effective weight of the displacer to change. This causes the spring to retract slightly to a new equilibrium position. When the spring retracts, the attraction sleeve also moves upward into the field of the external magnet, thus overcoming the force of the bias spring and actuating the switching element.
This principle provides for narrow or wide switching differential, and allows switching point alteration by moving the displacer(s) up or down the suspension cables.
Displacers may be arranged in combinations of narrow and wide differential to operate up to three switching stages. Displacer controls operate under higher pressure conditions than float-operated switches.
Applications: For wide switching differentials & higher pressure ratings. Used where traditional float operated units cannot work.
Floats v/s Displacers
Following are the major points of distinction between floats and displacers:
Also Read: Float Operated Level Switch Working Principle
Rotating equipment packages such as pumps, compressors, turbines need the lube oil consoles for their…
This article explains how to blink lights in ladder logic with a detailed explanation video…
In this article, a simple example will teach you the conversion from Boolean algebra to…
In this article, you will learn the PLC cooking timer example for kitchen automation using…
Learn an example PLC program to control a pump based on level sensors using ladder…
In the PLC timer application for security camera recording, when motion is detected then camera…
View Comments
What is a basic difference of pressure and flow