pressure switches and gauges
Vaporstat ® Controllers L408J
Line voltage pressure controllers that provide operating control or automatic limit protection for pressure systems of up to 4 psi (27.6 kPa). All models have Microswitch snap switches to open or close a circuit on a pressure rise.
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- Primarily for use in vapor heating systems, but also may be used with liquids, air, and other noncombustible gases
- Stainless steel diaphragm also allows use with ammonia, oxygen, distilled water, and similar media
- Maximum surge pressure of 15 psi (103.4 kPa)
- All models have an adjustable subtractive differential
- Adjustments are made by screws on top of case
- Scaleplates are marked in English (psi) and metric (kPa) units
- Case has clear plastic cover so that pressure settings can be observed
- Hexagonal fitting with 1/4-18 NPT internal threads for direct mounting to the 50024585-001 Brass or 14206 Steel Steam Trap (siphon loop)
- Can also be surface mounted by screws through holes (knockouts) in back of case
- Ground screw terminal
Mechanical Design & Adjustment Characteristics
- Adjustment Method
- Screws on top of case; scale marked in psi and kPa
Actuation, Control & Motion Characteristics
- Switch Type
- MicroSwitch® snap‑acting switch
Safety, Protection & Reliability
- Reset Type
- Automatic
Pressure Specifications
- Pressure Range
- 0 to 16 oz/in² or 0 to 4 psi (0 to 27.6 kPa)
- Maximum System Pressure
- Up to 4 psi (27.6 kPa)
- Maximum Surge Pressure
- 15 psi (103.4 kPa)
Installation & Mounting Specifications
- Mounting Types
- 1/4-18 NPT internal thread, surface mount via knockouts
- Pipe mounting
- Steam trap (siphon loop)
Overview
- Model Series
- L408J1009, L408J1017: SPDT (Break R-B, Make R-W)
- L408J1025, L408J1033: SPDT (Make R-W only; terminal B omitted)
Material Specifications
- Material
- Gray case with clear plastic cover
Electrical Specifications
- Maintenance Interval
- Periodic testing and scaleplate adjustment recommended
Control, Logic & Functional Behavior
- Functions
- Line voltage pressure controller for vapor heating systems and low-pressure applications
- Control Type
- Operating control/automatic limit
Connections & Interfaces
- Electrical Connections
- Internal screw terminals
Measurement, Media & Physical Properties
- Differential Range
- Adjustable subtractive: 4-16 oz/in² (1.7-6.9 kPa)
Actuation, Valve & Motion Control Specifications
- Contact Ratings
- 120 VAC: 8 A (Full Load), 48 A (Locked Rotor), 10 A (Non-Inductive)
- 240 VAC: 5.1 A (Full Load), 30.6 A (Locked Rotor), 5 A (non-inductive)
Applications & Compatibility
- Compatible Media
- Steam, Air, Non-Combustible Gases, Ammonia, Oxygen, Distilled Water
- Applications
- Vapor heating systems
Standards & Certifications
- Approvals
- UL Listed (MP466), CSA Approved (LR1620), WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Environmental Conditions
- Ambient Temperature Range
- -37 to +66 deg C (-35 to +150 deg F)
Mechanical Design & Adjustment Characteristics
- Adjustment Method
- Screws on top of case; scale marked in psi and kPa
Actuation, Control & Motion Characteristics
- Switch Type
- MicroSwitch® snap‑acting switch
Safety, Protection & Reliability
- Reset Type
- Automatic
Pressure Specifications
- Pressure Range
- 0 to 16 oz/in² or 0 to 4 psi (0 to 27.6 kPa)
- Maximum System Pressure
- Up to 4 psi (27.6 kPa)
- Maximum Surge Pressure
- 15 psi (103.4 kPa)
Installation & Mounting Specifications
- Mounting Types
- 1/4-18 NPT internal thread, surface mount via knockouts
- Pipe mounting
- Steam trap (siphon loop)
Overview
- Model Series
- L408J1009, L408J1017: SPDT (Break R-B, Make R-W)
- L408J1025, L408J1033: SPDT (Make R-W only; terminal B omitted)
Material Specifications
- Material
- Gray case with clear plastic cover
Electrical Specifications
- Maintenance Interval
- Periodic testing and scaleplate adjustment recommended
Control, Logic & Functional Behavior
- Functions
- Line voltage pressure controller for vapor heating systems and low-pressure applications
- Control Type
- Operating control/automatic limit
Connections & Interfaces
- Electrical Connections
- Internal screw terminals
Measurement, Media & Physical Properties
- Differential Range
- Adjustable subtractive: 4-16 oz/in² (1.7-6.9 kPa)
Actuation, Valve & Motion Control Specifications
- Contact Ratings
- 120 VAC: 8 A (Full Load), 48 A (Locked Rotor), 10 A (Non-Inductive)
- 240 VAC: 5.1 A (Full Load), 30.6 A (Locked Rotor), 5 A (non-inductive)
Applications & Compatibility
- Compatible Media
- Steam, Air, Non-Combustible Gases, Ammonia, Oxygen, Distilled Water
- Applications
- Vapor heating systems
Standards & Certifications
- Approvals
- UL Listed (MP466), CSA Approved (LR1620), WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Environmental Conditions
- Ambient Temperature Range
- -37 to +66 deg C (-35 to +150 deg F)
- Adjustment Method : Screws on top of case; scale marked in psi and kPa
- Switch Type : MicroSwitch® snap‑acting switch
- Reset Type : Automatic
- Pressure Range : 0 to 16 oz/in² or 0 to 4 psi (0 to 27.6 kPa)
- Mounting Types : 1/4-18 NPT internal thread, surface mount via knockouts|Pipe mounting|Steam trap (siphon loop)
- Model Series : L408J1009, L408J1017: SPDT (Break R-B, Make R-W)|L408J1025, L408J1033: SPDT (Make R-W only; terminal B omitted)
- Maximum System Pressure : Up to 4 psi (27.6 kPa)
- Maximum Surge Pressure : 15 psi (103.4 kPa)
- Material : Gray case with clear plastic cover
- Maintenance Interval : Periodic testing and scaleplate adjustment recommended
- Functions : Line voltage pressure controller for vapor heating systems and low-pressure applications
- Electrical Connections : Internal screw terminals
- Differential Range : Adjustable subtractive: 4-16 oz/in² (1.7-6.9 kPa)
- Control Type : Operating control/automatic limit
- Contact Ratings : 120 VAC: 8 A (Full Load), 48 A (Locked Rotor), 10 A (Non-Inductive)|240 VAC: 5.1 A (Full Load), 30.6 A (Locked Rotor), 5 A (non-inductive)
- Compatible Media : Steam, Air, Non-Combustible Gases, Ammonia, Oxygen, Distilled Water
- Approvals : UL Listed (MP466), CSA Approved (LR1620), WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
- Applications : Vapor heating systems
- Ambient Temperature Range : -37 to +66 deg C (-35 to +150 deg F)
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