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Making sure each component within your system is operating correctly such as a pressure switch will ensure that your entire system remains safe and accurate. Depending on which product you have you will need either a flat-bladed screwdriver, an allen key or a security hex key. You can find more information on proper tools and power requirements on our website or in your product’s instruction bulletins.
You’ll need an accurate source of pressure or vacuum supply to confirm pressure. Depending on the type of switch, you’ll also need either a dial or analog, pressure or vacuum reference gauge to confirm pressure or vacuum applied. A power supply and a multimeter or lightbox will also be required to power the pressure switch and read the change in pressure setpoint.
We recommend using an appropriate dial gauge. Calibrated at 3 to 5 percent for full scale accuracy or better. Please refer to your product’s data sheet for product limits. Remember for all pressure switches with the exception of vacuum switches, turning the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the pressure setting and turning it counter-clockwise will decrease the pressure setting.
On a vacuum switch, the opposite will occur and the opposite applies. For example, on this Gems PS-61 series switch remove the black rubber cap, insert the hex key, and rotate it slightly in either direction until the hex engages. Increase the pressure applied to the switch while controlling the pressure via a pressure regulator and monitoring the pressure with a dial or an analog gauge. Remember to avoid damaging the product. Do not apply vacuum to Gems pressure switches.
PS11 Series Low Pressure Switches are ideal for low pressure applications. These switches have a life expectancy of 1 million cycles making them extremely reliable. Their snap-action microswitch resets automatically and meets or exceeds...
PS41 Series Pressure Switches are designed for demanding applications where space and/or price are a concern. These switches utilize a piston/diaphragm design, which incorporates the high proof pressure of piston technology with the sensitivity of...
PS61 Series Pressure Switches are designed for OEM applications and are available with enhanced ingress protection (IP) to IPX7, IPX9K, and IP6KX and integral electrical connections. PS61 Pressure Switches can withstand temperatures up to...
PS71 Series Hydraulic Pressure Switches are versatile general purpose hydraulic pressure switches that can be used in a wide range of hydraulic pressure sensor and pneumatic pressure sensor applications. The proven piston/diaphragm design of the...
Please note that this product is now obsolete and no longer available. PS72 Series Pressure Sensors are versatile microswitch based pressure switches that are designed for medium pressure OEM applications. They offer all the performance of our...
PS-75 Series Pressure Switches have all metal surfaces for overload stops and deliver reliable operation under extremely high pressure surges. They are designed with a wear disc and cushioning ring for increased life. PS-75 use a piston/diaphragm...
Please note that this product is now obsolete and no longer available. PS76 Series Pressure Switches are versatile microswitch based pressure switches that are designed for high pressure OEM applications. They offer all the performance of our...
