Thermostats,

type KP

REFRIGERATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING
Technical leaflet
Technical leaflet Thermostats, type KP

Contents Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Regulating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contact system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Design/ Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Introduction KP thermostats are single-pole, double-throw

(SPDT) temperature-operated electric switches.
A KP thermostat can be connected directly to a
single-phase alternating current motor of up to
approx. 2 kW or installed in the control circuit
of direct current motors and large alternating
current motors.
KP thermostats are used for regulation, but can
also be seen in safety monitoring systems. It is
here that the electronic mechanism shows its
superiority.
KP thermostats are available with vapour charge
or with adsorption charge.
With vapour charge the differential is very small.
KP thermostats with adsorption charge are
widely used to give frost protection.

Features Wide regulating range Standard versions with changeover switch

Can be used for deep freeze, refrigeration Possible to obtain opposite contact function
and air conditioning plant or to connect a signal.
Welded bellows elements mean increased Electrical connection at the front of the unit
reliability Facilitates rack mounting.
Saves space.
Small dimensions
Easy to install in refrigerated counters or Suitable for alternating and direct current
cold rooms. Cable entry of soft thermoplastic for cables
Ultra-short bounce times from 6 to 14 mm diameter.
This gives long operating life, reduces wear Extensive and wide range
to a minimum and increases reliability.

Approvals CE-marked in accordance with EN 60947-4/-5 BV, Bureau Veritas, France

for sale in Europe.
LR, Lloyd’s Register, UK
GL, Germanischer Lloyd, Germany
RMRS, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping,
DNV, Det Norske Veritas, Norway Russia

UL approval for USA and Canada CCC, China Compulsory Certificate

RINA, Registro Italiano Navale, Italy Note: Marine Approvals do not cover KP98 dual
thermostat

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Regulating range

KP 61
Vapour range
KP 62

KP 63

KP 68

KP 69

KP 62 Adsorption charge

KP 71

KP 73

KP 75

KP 77

KP 79

KP 81

KP 98 HT
KP 98 OIL KP 98 OIL
KP 98 HT

−50 0 +50 +100 +150 +200°C

Technical data Ambient temperature Cable connection

−40 → +65°C (+80°C for max. 2 hours). Cable entry for cables 6 → 14 mm dia.
A Pg 13.5 screwed cable entry can be used
Switch for 6 → 14 mm dia. cables.
Single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) changeover With 8 → 16 mm cables a standard Pg 16 screwed
switch. cable entry can be used.

Contact load Enclosure

Alternating current: IP 30 to EN 60529 / IEC 529
AC1: 16 A, 400 V This grade of enclosure is obtained when the
AC3: 16 A, 400 V unit is mounted on a flat surface or bracket.
AC15: 10 A, 400 V The bracket must be fixed so that all unused
Max. starting current (L.R.): 112 A, 400 V holes are covered.
Direct current:
DC13: 12 W, 220 V control current

Properties according to EN 60947:

Wire dimensions
solid/stranded
flexible, w/out ferrules 0.75 - 2.5 mm2
flexible, with ferrules 0.7 - 2.5 mm2
flexible, with ferrules 0.5 - 1.5 mm2
Tightning torque max. 2 NM
Rated impulse voltage 4 kV
Pollution degree 3
Short circuit protection, fuse 10 Amp
Insulation 400 V
IP 30/44

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Contact systems

KP thermostats KP 98

Ordering Charge Type Bulb Setting - Differential ∆t Reset Max. Capillary- Code no.
type range Lowest Highest bulb tube
temperature temperature temp. length
°C °C °C °C m
KP 61 A – 30 → 15 5.5 → 23 1.5 → 7 aut. 120 2 060L110066
KP 61 A – 30 → 15 5.5 → 23 1.5 → 7 aut. 120 5 060L110166
KP 61 B – 30 → 13 4.5 → 23 1.2 → 7 aut. 120 2 060L110266
KP 61 B – 30 → 15 5.5 → 23 1.5 → 7 aut. 120 2 060L110366 3)
KP 61 B – 30 → 15 5.5 → 23 1.5 → 7 aut. 120 2 060L1128663) 4)
KP 61 A – 30 → 15 Fixed 6 Fixed 2 min. 120 5 060L110466
Vapour 1
KP 61 B – 30 → 15 Fixed 6 Fixed 2 min. 120 2 060L110566
KP 62 C1 – 30 → 15 6.0 → 23 1.5 → 7 aut. 120 060L110666
KP 63 A – 50 → – 10 10.0 → 70 2.7 → 8 aut. 120 2 060L110766
KP 63 B – 50 → – 10 10.0 → 70 2.7 → 8 aut. 120 2 060L110866
KP 68 C1 – 5 → 35 4.5 → 25 1.8 → 7 aut. 120 060L111166
KP 69 B – 5 → 35 4.5 → 25 1.8 → 7 aut. 120 2 060L111266
KP 62 C2 – 30 → 15 5.0 → 20 2.0 → 8 aut. 80 060L1110663) 4)
KP 71 E2 – 5 → 20 3.0 → 10 2.2 → 9 aut. 80 2 060L111366
KP 71 E2 – 5 → 20 Fixed 3 Fixed 3 min. 80 2 060L111566
KP 73 E1 – 25 → 15 12.0 → 70 8.0 → 25 aut. 80 2 060L111766
KP 73 D1 – 25 → 15 4.0 → 10 3.5 → 9 aut. 80 2 060L111866 3)
KP 73 D1 – 25 → 15 Fixed 3.5 Fixed 3.5 min. 80 2 060L113866
KP 73 D2 – 20 → 15 4.0 → 15 2.0 → 13 aut. 55 3 060L114066
KP 73 D1 – 25 → 15 3.5 → 20 3.25 → 18 aut. 80 2 060L114366
Adsorb- KP 75 F 0 → 35 3.5 → 16 2.5 → 12 aut. 110 2 060L112066
tion 2) KP 75 E2 0 → 35 3.5 → 16 2.5 → 12 aut. 110 2 060L113766
KP 77 E3 20 → 60 3.5 → 10 3.5 → 10 aut. 130 2 060L112166
KP 77 E3 20 → 60 3.5 → 10 3.5 → 10 aut. 130 3 060L112266
KP 77 E2 20 → 60 3.5 → 10 3.5 → 10 aut. 130 5 060L116866
KP 79 E3 50 → 100 5.0 → 15 5.0 → 15 aut. 150 2 060L112666
KP 81 E3 80 → 150 7.0 → 20 7.0 → 20 aut. 200 2 060L112566
KP 81 E3 80 → 150 Fixed 8 Fixed 8 max. 200 2 060L115566
E2 OIL: 60 → 120 OIL: Fixed 14 OIL: Fixed 14 max. 150 1
KP 98 060L113166
E2 HT: 100 → 180 HT: Fixed 25 HT: Fixed 25 max. 250 2
1) Bulb must always be placed colder than the thermostat housing and capillary tube. The thermostat will then regulate
independent of ambient temperature.
2) Bulb can be placed warmer or colder than thermostat housing and capillary tube, but variations from +20°C ambient

temperature will influence the scale accuracy.

3) With manual switch, not isolating switch.
4) Panel mounting model with top plate.

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Ordering Thermostat bulb types

(continued)

A Straight capillary tube

B ∅ 9.5 × 70 mm remote air coil

C1: ∅ 40 × 30 mm air coil

C C2: ∅ 25 × 67 mm air coil
(integral with thermostat)

D1: ∅ 10 × 85 mm double contact remote bulb

D D2: ∅ 16 × 170 mm double contact remote bulb
Note! Cannot be used in sensor (bulb) pocket

E1: ∅ 6.4 × 95 mm remote bulb

E E2: ∅ 9.5 × 115 mm remote bulb
E3: ∅ 9.5 × 85 mm remote bulb

F ∅ 25 × 125 mm remote duct coil

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Design
Function

Vapour charge
Key sketch of KP thermostats Adsorption charge

1. Temperature setting spindle

2. Differential setting spindle
3. Main arm
7. Main spring
8. Differential spring
9. Bellows
12. Switch
13. Terminals
14. Earth terminal
15. Cable entry
16. Tumbler Adsorption charge Vapour charge
17. Sensor

The switch in the KP has a snap-action function The design of the KP thermostat affords the
and the bellows move only when the cut-in or following advantages:
cut-out value is reached. high contact load
ultra-short bounce time
vibration resistance up to 4 g
in the range 0-1000 Hz
long mechanical and electrical life.

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Design
Function
(continued)

1. Temperature setting spindle, OIL

3. Main arm
5. Temperature setting spindle, HT
7. Main spring
9. Bellows
10. Capillary tube, OIL
11. Capillary tube, HT
12. Switch
13. Terminals
14. Earth terminal
15. Cable entry
16. Tumbler
17. Sensor (bulb) KP 98, dual thermostat
18. Locking plate

Dual thermostat KP 98 is used to provide The risk is greatest in refrigeration systems that
protection against excessively high discharge operate on a high compression ratio (e.g. in
gas temperature and to ensure a suitable oil systems with NH3 or R22) and in applications with
temperature in the compressor. hot gas bypass.
To avoid the temperature of the hot gas This unit has two separate thermostat functions.
exceeding the maximum permissible value The HT sensor that controls the discharge gas
during extreme operating conditions (low temperature is fitted on the discharge tube
evaporating pressure, high condensing pressure, immediately after the compressor.
high suction vapour superheat) a KP 98 For larger compressors, the sensor can be built
thermostat can be used on the high temperature into the discharge line.
side (HT). If the temperature of the hot gas The OIL sensor that controls the oil temperature
becomes too high the refrigerant will break down is located in the compressor oil sump.
and the compressor discharge valve will become
damaged.

Terminology Differential Reset

The differential is the difference between the 1. Manual reset:
make and break temperatures. Units with manual reset can only be restarted
A differential is necessary for satisfactory after the reset button has been activated.
automatic operation of the plant. On min. reset units the set value is equal to
the cut-out value for falling temperature.
Mechanical differential (intrinsic differential) On max. reset units the set value is equal to
The mechanical differential is the differential set the cut-out value for rising temperature.
by the differential spindle.
2. Automatic reset:
Operating differential (thermal differential) These units are automatically reset after
The operating differential is the differential operational stop.
the plant operates on. Operating differential is
the sum of the mechanical differential and the
differential produced by the time constant.

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Setting Thermostats with automatic reset Thermostats with minimum reset

Set the upper activating temperature on the range Set the stop temperature on the range scale.
scale. The differential is a fixed setting.
Set the differential on the "DIFF" scale. The compressor can be restarted by pressing
The temperature setting on the range scale will the "Reset button" after the temperature on the
then correspond to the temperature at which the thermostat sensor has risen by a value equal to
refrigeration compressor will be started on rising the fixed differential setting.
temperature. The compressor will be stopped
when the temperature has fallen in relation to the Thermostats with maximum reset
differential setting. Set the stop temperature on the range scale.
Note that the differential depends on the range The differential is a fixed setting.
setting. Therefore, the differential scale The compressor can be restarted by pressing
must only be used as guideline. the "Reset button" after the temperature on the
If with low stop temperature settings the thermostat sensor has fallen to a value equal to
compressor will not stop, check whether the the fixed differential setting.
differential is set at too high a value!

Charges 1. Vapour charge

This principle can be utilized in thermostats for
low temperature, etc. where evaporation must be
able to take place from the free liquid surface in
the sensor (within the operating range of the
thermostat), and where at the same time, the
bellows must be protected against deformation
when kept at normal ambient temperatures.
Since the pressure in the element depends on
the temperature at the free liquid surface, the
9. Bellows element thermostat must always be placed so that the
17. Sensor (bulb) sensor is colder than the rest of the thermostatic
19. Capillary tube
element.
Here the interdependence between the pressure The evaporated liquid will recondense at the
and temperature of saturated vapour is utilized, coldest point, i.e. the sensor. Thus, as intended,
i.e. the element is charged with saturated vapour the sensor becomes the temperature-controlling
plus a small amount of liquid. part of the system.
The charge is pressure-limited; a further increase
in pressure after evaporation of all the liquid in Note: When the sensor is coldest, the ambient
the sensor (17) will only result in a small pressure temperature has no effect on regulating accuracy.
increase in the element.

2. Adsorption charge

In this case the charge consists partly of a

superheated gas and partly of a solid having a
large adsorption surface.
The solid is concentrated in the sensor (17) and
it is therefore always the sensor that is the
temperature-controlling part of the thermostatic
element.
9. Bellows element The sensor can be placed warmer or colder
17. Sensor (bulb) than thermostat housing and capillary tube, but
19. Capillary tube variations from +20°C ambient temperature will
influence the scale accuracy.

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Dimensions and weights

Weight
KP 61-81: approx. 0.4 kg
KP 98: approx. 0.6 kg

KP 61-81 Mounting holes (back of KP)

Mounting holes (back of KP)

KP 98

Wall bracket Angle bracket

A: B: C1: C2: D2: E2: E3: D1: E1: F:

KP 61, KP 61, KP 62, KP 62 KP 73 KP 71 KP 77 KP 73 KP 73 KP 75
KP 63 KP 63, KP 68 KP 73 KP 79
KP 69 KP 75 KP 81
KP 77
KP 98

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