Level, Flow  Switchs
AMETEK LMS (Magnetrol, Orion, Drexelbrook) offers an extensive range of innovative level, flow and volume controls for process industries. Discover our solutions that will meet your level, flow or interface control challenge.





Displacer switches – single, dual and tri-switch series


Single-Stage Switches

Series A10 displacer type level measurement units are wide differential units calibrated to actuate as a liquid level reaches a given displacer and to deactuate when the level reaches a second displacer. Single stage, wide differential displacer switches are factory calibrated yet field-adjustable to operate over a wide level differential band.

The minimum differential band is approximately 6 inches (152 mm) in water and varies somewhat with liquid specific gravity. The maximum differential is determined by the length of the displacer suspension cable. Series A15 units are calibrated to operate over a narrow level differential band and are ideally suited for liquid level alarm applications on either high or low level.



Dual-Stage Switches

Series B10 displacer type level measurement units are wide differential tandem switches that are factory calibrated with a choice of several switch operating sequences designed to meet virtually any application.

Series B15 units are narrow differential tandem switches that are factory calibrated. Each switch actuates at a different level.

Tri-Stage Switches

Series C10 displacer type level measurement units utilize three electrically separate control signals in a selected sequence in response to liquid level changes.

Series C15 units are wide differential switches with a choice of several operating sequences combining wide and narrow level differential and are factory calibrated.

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Echotel® 961/962 single- and dual-point ultrasonic level switches

Increasing demands for compliance with safety systems and overfill protection have mandated more reliable point level measurement. Echotel® Models 961 and 962 ultrasonic level switches meet these demands with advanced transducer designs, extensive hazardous location approvals, and a new self-test technology.

Single Point

Echotel Model 961 offers the ultimate solution to reliable single-point liquid level measurement. This advanced switch uses pulsed signal technology for superior performance in difficult process conditions, and to provide excellent immunity from sources of electrical noise interference. Extensive self-testing of the electronics and transducer make this advanced switch suitable for use in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 loops.

The Echotel Model 961 is equipped with advanced diagnostics that continuously check the sensor and electronics. The diagnostics also alarm for electrical noise interference from external sources.

Dual Point

Echotel Model 962 is a dual-point switch that can be used as a level controller, or to control pumps in an auto fill or auto empty mode. The tip sensitive lower gap performs well in aerated or foamy liquids, and can measure to within 1.4" of the vessel bottom. The rigidity of the unique flow-through upper gap allows separations of up to 125" (318 cm) between the upper and lower transducer gaps.
  • No calibration
  • Loop current or relay output
  • Advanced diagnostics: sensor, electronics and electrical noise interference
  • LED indication for alarm status and error
  • Pushbuttons for manual testing of output
  • Metal and plastic sensors
  • Adjustable time delay for turbulent aerated liquids
  • Pulsed signal technology
  • Extensive FM, CSA and ATEX explosion proof and intrinsically safe approvals
  • Suitable for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 loops

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Echotel® 910 ultrasonic level switch

Echotel® Model 910 ultrasonic level switches utilize ultrasonic contact technology for measuring level in clean liquid applications. These integrally mounted level switches offer either a 8-amp DPDT gold flash relay or a 5-amp DPDT hermetically sealed relay. The 910 level switch is often installed into seal pots found in refineries and chemical plants.


  • Available in a wide variety of lengths up to 130 inches
  • NPT, BSP or flanged mounting
  • 10-amp DPDT gold flash relay or a 5-amp DPDT hermetically sealed relay

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High-pressure external cage liquid level switch

High Pressure Liquid Level Switches are displacer actuated units, utilizing a single switch mechanism for level alarm or control functions. These units are designed for service pressures up to 5000 psig (345 bar) and liquids with specific gravities of 0.40 and above.


  • Fabricated carbon steel cages
  • Model B74 available with 304 or 316 stainless steel cages as standard
  • Inconel displacer spring and stainless steel trim
  • Stainless steel displacers
  • Sealed or flanged cages
  • Pressures to 5000 psig (345 bar)
  • Temperatures to +750 °F (+400 °C)
  • Specific gravity as low as 0.40

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Model F10 vane-actuated mechanical flow switch


Magnetrol® flow switches provide dependable flow control for a wide range of industrial applications, detecting the presence or absence of flow in horizontal pipelines with exceptional accuracy. Designed for reliability and long service life, these switches help protect critical equipment and ensure efficient system performance.

Model F10 flow switches are vane-actuated units engineered for use with both gas and liquid flow in 2-inch through 10-inch flow lines. Their rugged construction makes them ideal for demanding environments such as chemical processing, oil and gas, water treatment, and power generation. With proven Magnetrol® quality, F10 flow switches offer a cost-effective way to monitor process flow, prevent damage from low-flow conditions, and maintain consistent system operation.

  • Field adjustable
  • Negligible pressure drop
  • Process pressures to 1000 psig (69 bar)
  • Process temps. to +450°F (+230°C)
  • Actuation on increasing or decreasing flow
  • Standard flow vanes for 2” through 10” flow lines
  • Special sensing elements for non-standard or high flow applications
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Model F50 disc-actuated mechanical flow switch


Magnetrol® flow switches are highly reliable flow control solutions utilized to sense the presence or absence of flow in horizontal pipelines. Disc-actuated Model F50 switches are in-line type used for sensing clean liquids in 2 inch or smaller line sizes.

  • No calibration required
  • Bronze or stainless steel construction
  • Process pressures to 1150 psig (79 bar)
  • Process temperatures to +750°F (+400°C)
  • Actuation on increasing or decreasing flow
  • In-line mounting
  • Bodies for flow lines from ¾” to 2”
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Models C24/C25, boiler, and water column liquid level switches


Models C24/C25, boiler, and water column liquid level switches are single- or multi-switch units that offer versatility and reliable operation in a variety of applications. Available with up to three switch mechanisms for level alarm, control, and shutdown functions, the boiler and water column controls are designed for use in steam boiler applications while the Models C24 and C25 are for general use.

  • Easy inspection of float chamber through removable head
  • Cast iron or fabricated steel float chambers
  • 316 and 316L stainless steel floats
  • Brass chamber liner standard in Models B24, B25, W24 and W25
  • Right or left hand water column mounting
  • Process temperature to +1000º F (+540º C)
  • Working steam pressure to 600 pounds
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Series B73 and series 75 sealed external cage liquid level switches


Series B73 and series 75 external cage type level switches are completely self-contained units designed for side mounting to a tank or vessel with threaded, socket weld or flanged pipe connections. These float-actuated controls have proven their reliability in process control for decades.

  • Carbon steel or stainless steel welded float chamber
  • Service pressures up to 2240 psig (154 bar)
  • Process temperatures up to +1000 °F (+538 °C)
  • Specific gravity ratings as low as 0.32
  • Available switch styles including dry contact, hermetically sealed and pneumatic
  • Single or multiple switch mechanisms available
  • Optional high temperature insulation available
  • Choice of switch mechanism: ◦ Dry contact ◦ Hermetically sealed ◦ Pneumatic
  • Choice of switch mechanism enclosure: ◦ TYPE 4X/7/9 Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C & D, polymer coated aluminum ◦ NEMA 1, carbon steel for pneumatics
  • Choice of tank connection: ◦ 1", 1½" or 2" NPT ◦ 1", 1½" or 2" flanged side/side ◦ 1", 1½" or 2" flanged side/bottom ◦ 1", 1½" or 2" socket welds
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Flanged external cage liquid level switches

Flanged external cage type level switches are completely self-contained units designed for side mounting to a tank or vessel with threaded, socket weld or flanged pipe connections. In hundreds of industrial applications throughout the petroleum refining, petrochemical production and power generation markets, these switches have demonstrated their worth through reliable and repeatable service.

  • Carbon steel float chambers
  • Stainless steel float and trim
  • Service pressures up to 900 psig (62 bar)
  • Process temperatures to +1000 °F (+540 °C)
  • Specific gravity ratings as low as 0.34
  • Chamber internals accessible via flange top
  • Single or multiple switch mechanisms
  • 1", 1½", or 2" tank connections available in either NPT, socket weld, flanged side/side or flanged side/bottom construction
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Thermatel® TD1/TD2 thermal dispersion switches

The Thermatel® Model TD1/TD2 switch is utilized in flow, level and interface applications. The TD1/TD2 is popular for pump protection, specifically low flow detection with the unique spherical tip design, to prevent pumps from running dry. Continuous diagnostics with fault indication, temperature compensation and fast response time make the TD1/TD2 the latest in thermal dispersion technology.


  • Temperature compensated to provide repeatable alarm under varying process temperatures
  • Continuous diagnostics detect sensor fault
  • Non-linear mA output signal can be used for trending, diagnostics and repeatable flow/level indication
  • Detects minimum flow or presence / absence of flow
  • Excellent low flow sensitivity
  • Simple calibration / installation

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Thermatel® TG1/TG2 flow/level/interface switches with din rail

Thermatel® TG1/TG2 provides a two-wire, intrinsically safe circuit between the probe and remote din rail enclosure. The flow/level/interface switches provide a new level of performance and reliability not found in previous switches. Continuous diagnostics with fault indication, narrow hysteresis and fast response time make the TG1/TG2 the latest in thermal dispersion switch technology.

  • Easy field calibration - pre-calibration fro factory on request
  • Variable flow or flow / no flow detection of gases and liquids
  • Excellent low flow sensitivity
  • Continuous diagnostics detect sensor fault
  • mA output provides repeatable indication of flow rate and fault detection
  • Process conditions up to +850 °F (+450 °C) and 6000 psi (413 bar)
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Model J52 refrigerant liquid level switch

The Model J52 Refrigerant Level Switches are float actuated units designed for use on liquids with 0.60 specific gravity and above.

  • Temperatures from -50 to +100 °F (-45 to +40 °C)
  • Maximum working pressure to 400 psig (28 bar)
  • Housing is completely sealed against entrance of moisture
  • Conduit seal with 24 in. (610 mm) lead wires
  • Welded float chamber assembly
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Z-Tron IV Level Switch


The Z-Tron IV level switch is a one-piece on/off level switch suited for a wide variety of applications.

Unlike paddle wheels, vibrating tines or other mechanical instruments, the Z-Tron IV has no components to jam, break or wear out. No need for routine maintenance, cleaning or replacing of worn parts.
Key Features
• DPDT relay closure
• Power requirements:
- AC Units (field adjustable): 95-145 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 Watt
- DC Units: 24 VDC Unit: 19-29 VDC input, 2 Watt
• Operating point range: 0-80 pF (20 turn pot / 4 pF per turn). Extended range with external pad capacitator, pad ratio 1:1
• 3A Approved Probes suitable for sanitary applications
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ThePoint - Line Powered Level Switch


ThePoint Line Powered provides a relay output switch and has hazardous area approvals making it a good choice for most of your point level application requirements. ThePoint sensing element offering is suitable for most temperature, pressure, and material types.
Key Features
• Cote-Shield circuitry ignores coatings
• No moving parts for maintenance free operation
• Applications from cryogenic to 500ºF, vacuum to 1,000 psi
• Supply voltage: 19-250 VAC, 18-200 VDC, Auto-detecting without jumpers
• 3A approved probes suitable for sanitary applications

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ThePoint - Loop Powered Level Switch


ThePoint Loop Powered two wire level switch provides a current output and has hazardous area approvals making it a good choice for most of your point level application requirements. ThePoint level sensing device offering is suitable for most temperature, pressure, and material types. 


3A approved Sanitary Sensor Data sheet 


Key Features
• Reliable overfill protection
• Cote-Shield circuitry ignores coatings
• No moving parts for maintenance free operation
• Applications from cryogenic to 500ºF, vacuum to 1,000 psi
• Supply voltage: 13-30 VDC
• Output: 8mA (alarm), 16mA (normal) or 8mA (normal), 16mA (alarm)
• 3A approved probes suitable for sanitary applications
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ThePoint - Retractable Sensors


ThePoint with heavy-duty Retractable sensor options provide a reliable indication of crude oil and water interface levels in oil production separators. Its dependable performance has been proven over and over again in automatic well testers, free-water knockouts, and electrostatic treaters.

Retractable Sensor Data sheet
Key Features
• Ambient temperature effect: <0.1-inch/100°F
• Ambient operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
• Process temperature: 0-300°F
• Process temperature and pressure: 300°F at 150 PSI
• Sensitivity: .01-inch standard
• Time delay: 0-90 seconds, standard
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IntelliPoint RF - Line Powered Level Switch


The IntelliPoint Line Powered level probe provides a level swtich with relay output and “On-Board” self-diagnostics to ensure reliability and level sensing elements for a wide variety of temperatures, pressures, and materials. The IntelliPoint carries hazardous area approvals to provide a solution to critical point level applications.


Key Features
• AutoVerify and Certify test features for critical point level and overfill protection applications
• Cote-Shield circuitry ignores coatings on the level sensing probe
• No moving parts for maintenance free operation
• Level applications from cryogenic to 2,000ºF, vacuum to 10,000 psi
• Supply voltage: 85-250 VAC, 21-100 VDC auto-detecting without jumpers, DC to 400 Hz
• 3A approved probes suitable for sanitary applications
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IntelliPoint RF - Loop Powered Level Switch


The IntelliPoint Loop Powered Two Wire provides a capacitance probe level switch with current output and “On-Board” self-diagnostics to ensure reliability and level sensing elements for a wide variety of temperatures, pressures, and materials.

The IntelliPoint carries hazardous area approvals to provide a solution to critical point level applications.




Key Features
• AutoVerify and Certify test features for critical point level and overfill protection applications
• Cote-Shield circuitry ignores coatings on the level sensing probe
• No moving parts for maintenance free operation
• Level applications from cryogenic to 2,000ºF, vacuum to 10,000 psi

• Supply voltage: 13-30 VDC
• Output: 8mA (Alarm), 16mA (Normal), 22mA (Fault) or 8mA (Normal), 16mA (Alarm), 5mA (Fault)
• 3A approved probes suitable for sanitary applications

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Safety IntelliPoint - Loop and Line Powered Level Switch  SIL2


The Safety IntelliPoint level switch provides a capacitance probe level switch with either a current output or relay contacts and “On-Board” self-diagnostics to ensure reliability. This SIL Intellipoint conforms to SIL 2 specifications providing the ultimate in level switch integrity and level sensing elements for a wide variety of temperatures, pressures, and materials.
Key Features
• Loop and Line powered SIL 2 certified
• AutoVerify and Certify test features for critical point level and overfill protection applications
• Cote-Shield circuitry ignores coatings on the level sensing probe
• No moving parts for maintenance free operation
• Level applications from cryogenic to 2,000ºF, vacuum to 10,000 psi
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TF 100 Series Vibrating Level Switch


TF-100 Series is a vibrating level switch with TF-L relay output and TF-P transistor output or with TF-T current output.

This level switch is designed for reliable indication of clean liquids and light slurries. It is available with Relay, Current, and PNP outputs that can be set to indicate alarm on either high level for spill prevention, or low level for run-dry protection.

The TF-100 Series comes in a compact design with sensor lengths as short as 1.9" (47mm). The compact design makes this level switch ideal for limited space installation.

It carries FM hazardous area approvals and is available in sanitary models for pharmaceutical, food and beverage applicaitions. 


Key Features
• Relay, current, or PNP outputs
• Temperatures from -58ºF to 302ºF, Pressure from vacuum to 928 psi
• No calibration required
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