The Little General

Features
Pressure MSPS, MSPH Series

Compact size
Stripped and housed versions available
Easy setpoint adjustment
High reliability
NEMA 1 & 4

Applications
Pool & spa heaters
Beverage dispensers
Medical gas delivery systems
General industrial applications

MSPH

MSPS

General Specifications*
Electrical All models incorporate Underwriters’ Approvals:
Characteristics: Laboratories, Inc. listed single pole UL: All models shown are UL recognized
double throw or single pole single components under industrial control
throw snap-action switching elements. equipment, motor controllers, float and
Accuracy: +/- 2.0% of the adjustable range pressure operated (NKPZ2) files MH8147
and E42816.
Switch: See table below
Wetted Parts: CSA: All models and modifications shown
Process Fitting: 304 stainless steel (standard) are CSA listed under Class 3231 02,
File LR22355.
Seals & Diaphragms: Buna-N (standard)
PED (European): Compliant to PED 97/23/EC
Enclosure: Anodized aluminum base plate; Temperature Range:
Polysulfone housing Operating: +20° to +165°F (-7° to +74°C)
Electrical .250” wide x .032” thick quick connect Adjustment Instructions: Turn adjustment nut clockwise to increase
Connection: terminals (via 1/2” NPT conduit connector and counterclock wise to decrease the set
on housed models) point.
Enclosure Ratings: Housed models: NEMA 4 Options: -FDA approved diaphragm
Stripped models: NEMA 1 -Oxygen cleaning
Pressure Connection: 1/8” NPT male (standard) -Factory preset
-NSF approved switch
* See product configurator for additional options.
Shipping Weight:
Housed Versions: 0.5 lb. approximate
Stripped Versions: 0.25 lb. approximate

Electrical Rating Wiring Diagram

Limit Voltage Maximum Continuous

Switch (Volts) Current (Amps) Single
Class Inductive
NO
EE, FF 125/250 VAC 3
C
MM 125/250 VAC 25
NC
DD, JJ 125/250 VAC 15
P
125 VDC 0.5
INCR
DD, JJ
250 VDC 0.25

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Technical Drawing
Stripped MSPS MOUNTING 4-1/16 Housed MSPH
SURFACE (103) 1/16
ADJUSTING CONDUIT HOLE (1.6)
SCREW
(REF)

1.344 11/16 (17.5)

(34)
ø1-9/16 ø1-7/8 2-9/16
(47.6) (47.6) (65)
GROUND
SCREW
COMMON
TERMINAL NORMALLY OPEN
COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED
NORMALLY TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINAL
OPEN TERMINAL ADJUSTING
2-3/8 SCREW
(60.3) NORMALLY

CLOSED TERMINAL

WIRE
3-7/16 CLAMP
(86.5) 3-7/16
(87.3)
2-29/32
(73.8) 3-11/16
(93)

1.00 1.863 1/8

(25.4) (47) 1/2" NPT CONDUIT (3.2)
PRESSURE PORT
PRESSURE CONNECTION
.918 2.00
PORT ø .203 (5.1) MOUNTING
(23.3) (50.8) SURFACE (REF)
4-3/4
(121) MOUNTING HOLES (2 PLACES)
Dimensions in inches (mm)

Product Configurator Example MSPS -EE 15 SS

Enclosure
MSPS Stripped version Options
MSPH Housed version
-Z1 Oxygen cleaned
Factory preset
-Sxxx
(consult factory)
Limit Switch
SF 3 NSF 18 approved
SPST normally open; 15 amps @ 125/250 VAC;
-DD
0.5 amps @ 125 VDC; 0.25 amps @ 250 VDC
-EE SPST normally open; 3 amps @ 125/250 VAC
Pressure Connection Diaphragm Material
-FF SPDT; 3 amps @ 125/250 VAC
SS Stainless steel, 1/8” NPT male Blank Buna-N (standard)
SPDT; 15 amps @ 125/250 VAC; 0.5 amps @
-JJ PLS Plastic, 1/8” NPT male -E Ethylene propylene (EPR)1
125 VDC; 0.25 amps @ 250 VDC
Brass, 7/16-24UNS-2A for 1/4” -F FDA approved Buna-N
-MM SPST normally open; 25 amps @ 125/250 VAC P4
tube connection
-N Neoprene
-V Viton® diaphragm
Pressure Range
Adjustable Range Approx. Deadband Proof

Limit Pressure
Decreasing - psi (bar) Increasing - psi (bar) (Actuation Value) Pressure

Switch Range
Min. Max. Min. Max. psi (bar) psi (bar)

05 .5 (.03) 4.5 (.3) 1 (.07) 5 (.3) .2-.5 (.01-.03) 100 (6.7)

EE, FF 15 1.5 (.1) 14.2 (.9) 2.3 (.2) 15 (1) .3-.8 (.02-.05) 100 (6.7)

100 10 (.6) 92.1 (6.1) 17.9 (1.2) 100 (6.7) 2-7.9 (.1-.5) 1502 (10)

05 .5 (.03) 4.3 (.3) 1.2 (.08) 5 (.3) .2-.7 (.01-.05) 100 (6.7) NOTES:
DD or JJ 15 1.5 (.1) 14 (.9) 2.5 (.2) 15 (1) .3-1 (.02-.07) 100 (6.7) 1
Only available with 05 and 15 pressure ranges.
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MSPS - 100 range models are 100 psi proof.
100 10 (.6) 91 (6) 19 (1.3) 100 (6.7) 2.6-9 (.2-.6) 1502 (10) 3
Not available with MSPH. SF option
05 .5 (.03) 4.2 (.3) 1.3 (.09) 5 (.3) .2-.8 (.01-.06) 100 (6.7) automatically selects FDA approved
MM 15 100 (6.7) diaphragm, O-Ring, and 300 Series SS
1.5 (.1) 13.8 (1) 2.7 (.2) 15 (1) .3-1.2 (.02-.08) pressure port.
100 10 (.6) 89.5 (6.2) 20.5 (1.4) 100 (6.7) 2.8-10.5 (.2-.7) 1502 (10)
Consult Sales Drawing for alternative limit switches.

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