Cleveland Controls Model
Division of UniControl Inc.
AFS–145
Air Pressure Sensing Switch with Adjustable Set Point Range
Application
The Model AFS-145 is a general pur-
pose proving switch designed for
package burner, furnace, fuel-burning
equipment, HVAC and other Energy
Management applications. It may be
used to sense positive, negative, or
differential air pressure.
General Description &
Operation
The plated housing contains a dia-
phragm, a calibration spring and a
snap-acting SPDT [Link] sample
connections located on each side of Dimensions in Inches
(Millimeters)
the diaphragm accept 1/ 8" pipe.
An enclosure cover guards against ac- in any vertical plane in order to ob- ½" ID tubing. Locate the sampling
cidental contact with the live switch tain the lowest specified operating set probe a minimum of 1-½ duct diam-
terminal screws and the set point ad- point. Avoid mounting with the eters downstream from the air source.
justing screw. The enclosure cover sample line connections in the "up" Install the sampling probe as close to
will accept a ½" conduit connection. position. Surface mount via the two the center of the airstream as possible.
3/16 " diameter holes in the integral Refer to Figure 2 to identify the high
mounting bracket. The mounting pressure inlet (H) and the low pres-
Mounting (see Figure 1) holes are 3-7/8" apart. sure inlet (L). Select one of the five
Select a mounting location which is application options listed below (on
free from vibration. The AFS-145 page 2), and connect the sample lines
Air Sampling Connection as recommended.
must be mounted with the diaphragm
(see Figure 2)
The AFS-145 is equipped with two
(Figure 1) 1/ 8 " – 27 NPT female connectors. For
(Figure 2)
sample lines of up to 10 feet, 1/8 " pipe
is acceptable. For lines up to 20 feet,
use ¼" pipe. For lines up to 60 feet,
use ½" pipe. For each right angle
bend, add 4 feet to the computed
sample line length to determine cor-
rect pipe [Link] sample lines of up
to 10 feet, ¼" OD tubing is accept-
able. For lines up to 20 feet, use ¼"
ID tubing. For lines up to 60 feet, use
Distributed by:
Cleveland Controls
Division of UniControl Inc.
111Brookpark Road • Cleveland OH 44109
TEL: (216) 398-0330 • FAX: (216) 398-8558
Bulletin AFS145.04 1
(Figure 3) Electrical Connections (see
Figure 3) (Figure 4)
Before pressure is applied to the dia-
phragm, the switch contacts will be
in the deactivated position as shown
in Figure 3.
The snap switch has screw top
terminals with cup washers. Wire
alarm and control applications as
POSITIVE PRESSURE ONLY: shown in Figure 4.
Specifications
Connect the sample line to inlet H;
inlet L remains open to the atmo- Model AFS-145 Air Flow Switch
Field Adjustment
sphere. Mounting Position: Mount with the dia-
phragm in any vertical plane.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE ONLY: The adjustment range of an AFS-145 Set Point Range:
Connect the sample line to inlet L; Air Switch is 0.05 ±.02" w.c. to 12.0" 0.05 ± 0.02" w.c. to 12.0"w.c. (0.508 mm
inlet H remains open to the atmo- w.c.. To adjust the set point, turn the w.c. to 304.8 mm w.c.) (0 to 0.43 psi).
sphere. adjusting screw counterclockwise un- Approximate Switching Differential:
til motion has stopped. Progressive; increases from 0.02±
TWO NEGATIVE SAMPLES:
Connect the higher negative sample 0.01"w.c. at minimum set point to approxi-
Next, turn the adjusting screw
to inlet L. Connect the lower nega- mately 0.8 " w.c. at maximum set point.
4 complete turns in a clockwise di- Measured Media: Air, or combustion by-
tive sample to inlet H. rection to engage the spring. From products that will not degrade silicone.
this point, the next ten turns will be Maximum Pressure:
TWO POSITIVE SAMPLES:
used for the actual calibration. Each ½ psi (0.03 bar)
Connect the higher positive sample
full turn represents approximately Operating Temperature Range:
to inlet H. Connect the lower posi-
1.2" w.c. -40F to 180F (-40 to 82C)
tive sample to inlet L.
Life: 100,000 cycles minimum at ½ psi
ONE POSITIVE AND ONE NEGA- Please note: To properly calibrate a maximum pressure each cycle and at
TIVE SAMPLE: Connect the posi- Air Switch, a digital manometer or maximum rated electrical load.
tive sample to inlet H. Connect the other measuring device should be Electrical Rating:
negative sample to inlet L. used to confirm the actual set point. 300 VA pilot duty at 115 to 277 VAC,
15 amps noninductive to 277 VAC, 60 Hz.
Location of Sample Lines for Typical Applications Contact Arrangement: SPDT
Electrical Connections: Screw-type ter-
minals with cup washers.
Conduit Opening: 7/8" diameter open-
ing accepts ½" conduit.
Sample Line Connectors: 1/8" - 27
NPT female connectors (2)
Sample Line Connections: Connectors
will accept ¼" OD rigid or semi-rigid tub-
ing.
Approval: UL, FM, CSA, CE
Shipping Weight: 1.2 lbs.
Accessories
• Sample line probes.
• Orifice plugs (pulsation dampers).
Pressure Conversion Table
1" H 2O = 0.0361 lbs./sq. in. or 0.0735 in.
mercury
1" Hg. = 0.491 lbs./sq. in. or 13.6 in. water
1 psi = 27.7 in. water or 2.036 in. mercury
AFS-145 Sensing Switches are manufactured
by Cleveland Controls Div. of UniControl Inc.
Bulletin AFS145.04 2
