Installation and Maintenance Instructions for

B400 & B700 ASHCROFT® Snap Action

Switches for Pressure Control

B400 DIMENSIONS
4.00 2.55
4.00 2.55
101.6 64.9
101.6 64.9
Ø .28 1.25 1.25
7.1 31.8 31.8
X3 HOLES .25 .25
6.4 6.4

2.75 5.11 3.31 2.75

3/4 NPT 3/4 NPT
3.31 69.9 FEMALE 129.8 84.1 69.9 FEMALE
84.1
3.25
82.6
2.51
6.46 3.86 63.8
164 97.9 Ø .28
7.1
Ø .34
8.6 X3 HOLES
X2 HOLES
1/4 NPT
FEMALE Ø 2.31
3.19 1/4 NPT
1.38 FEMALE 58.7
81.1
.50 35.2 5.75
12.7 146.1 3.25
82.6
2.78 BRACKET WHEN
70.6 "XBP" VARIATION
3.50 REQUIRED STANDARD RANGES 1.8 lb
88.9 15, 30, 60, 100, 200, 400, 600 psi
Ø 5.12 1000, 3000 psi (.81 kg)
130
2.7 lb
30˝Hg vac.-0
STANDARD RANGES (1.2 kg)
10, 30, 60, 100, 150˝H2O
15˝H2O vac.-15˝H2O

B700 DIMENSIONS
Differential pressure switch – psi differential ranges Differential pressure switch – inches of water ranges
5.21 3.82 5.21 3.82
.31 .31 97.1
132.3 97.1 1.22 132.3 Ø .28
7.9 Ø .28 7.9 1.22
31 7.1 1.21
7.1 .28 X 3 HOLES 30.6 .28 31
7.1 7.1
3/4 NPT
3/4 NPT 3.62 FEMALE
3.62 Ø 3.86 10-32 X 3/8
Ø 3.86 FEMALE 91.9
91.9 98 (2 PLACES)
98 7.09
180.1
.60
8.12 15.2
206.2 1.21 5.25 3.83
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT 30.6 133.2 FEMALE 97.3
FEMALE LOW
HIGH 10-32 X 3/8" PRESSURE
H L
PRESSURE 2 HOLES PORT
PORT EXTERNAL
GROUND 5.79
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT FEMALE 147.2
Ø 2.31 2.78 EXTERNAL
FEMALE HIGH
58.8 LOW PRESSURE 70.6 GROUND
4.37 PRESSURE PORT Ø 5.12
111 PORT 130
INTRODUCTION left with internal components exposed. During installation insure
The Ashcroft pressure switch is a precision built agency that covers are in place and conduit openings are closed except
approved control device which features a mechanical snap when actually working on the control.
action switch. Controllers are available for operation on pressure
or vacuum with fixed or variable differential. Also manual reset MOUNTING B400 AND B700 SERIES
types for operation on increasing or decreasing pressure. The Three holes external to the enclosure for surface mounting.
manual reset types remain tripped until reset by pressing a but- Location of these holes is shown on the general dimension draw-
ton on top of the enclosure. Standard electrical switch is SPDT, ing. They may also be mounted directly on pressure line using
available with various electrical characteristics. Two SPDT switch the pressure connection. When tightening control to pressure
elements mounted together are available except on variable line, always use the wrench flats or hex on the lower housing.
Deadband and manual reset types. Various wetted material con-
structions for compatibility with a range of pressure media may ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
be obtained. Remove cover
The Ashcroft snap action pressure switch is furnished in the B400 Series – two screws hold cover to enclosure
standard NEMA 4 and explosion-proof NEMA 7 & 9 enclosure B700 Series – cover unscrews
styles. Both enclosures are epoxy coated aluminum castings.
CONDUIT CONNECTIONS
INSTALLATION Note – It is recommended that Teflon tape or other sealant be
These controls are precision instruments and should never be used on conduit, bushing or plug threads to ensure integrity of
the enclosure.
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 Installation and Maintenance Instructions for
B400 & B700 ASHCROFT® Snap Action
Switches for Pressure Control

B400 Series standard – one 3⁄4˝ NPT conduit hole right side.
B700 Series standard – two 3⁄4˝ N PT conduit holes with one
permanent plug. NEMA 7 & 9 enclosures require proper conduit
seals and breathers as per the National Electrical Code.
B400 & B700 Series – XJL variation – two 3⁄4˝ NPT conduit
holes with two 3⁄4˝ to 1⁄2˝ NPT reducing bushings.
B400 Series – XJK variation – two 3⁄4˝ NPT conduit holes.
affixed to the inside of the control enclosure. When setpoint has
been achieved raise and lower pressure to insure that setpoint
is correct.
SETPOINT LOCKING SCREW (B400 ONLY)
Once setpoint has been determined, tighten setpoint locking
screw using a 5/64˝ allen (hex) wrench. Do not over torque;
setpoint locking screw only needs to be hand tight.

B400 SERIES
SPDT – Wire directly to the switch according to circuit require-
ments. On controls with pilot lights wire lights according to circuit
diagram on inside of cover. See special wiring instruction tag for
single switches with two pilot lights and dual switches with one
or more lights.
When performing calibration or changing the setpoint, the setpoint
locking screw should be loosened before turning the setpoint
adjusting nut. Once calibration is complete, re-tighten the set-
point locking screw.

2 SPDT – Dual switching elements consist of two SPDT switch-

TERMINAL BLOCK
SWITCH A
3

2 TERMINAL BLOCK
Setpoint
1

SWITCH B
1

2 Locking
C Screw
3

NO
NC
NC
NO
C
es mounted together in a bracket. Switches are calibrated to
have simultaneous operation within 1% of range either on
increasing or decreasing pressure but not in both directions. After installation of the control replace cover to insure electrical
Wire directly to the front and rear switch according to circuit safety and to protect internal parts from the environment.
requirements. Leads are provided on rear switch color coded as
follows: B450 and B750 VARIABLE DEADBAND SWITCHES
Common – White Deadband is varied by rotating the wheel on the precision
Normally Closed – Red switch. When viewed from the front of the enclosure, rotation to
Normally Open – Blue the left increases deadband – rotation to the right decreases
See SPDT instructions for pilot light hook-up. deadband. Letters on the wheel may be used as a reference.
Deadbands obtainable will vary from 0.5% to 9% of pressure
When hermetically sealed switch elements(s) are supplied, the range depending on range segment and type of diaphragm.
lead color coding is as follows:
Common – White ADJUSTMENT OF SETPOINT
Normally Closed – Red As received, the pressure switch will normally be set to approxi-
Normally Open – Blue mately 90% of range. Rotate the wheel on the MICRO SWITCH
all the way to the right; this will provide smallest deadband.
B700 SERIES Pressurize the system to the required setpoint and turn the
SPDT – Wire directly to the switch according to circuit require- adjustment nut until the switch changes mode. Lower the
ments. pressure to reset the switch. Rotate the wheel on the MICRO
2 SPDT – Wire to front switch terminal block (left) and rear SWITCH until the desired deadband is obtained. The upper
switch terminal block (right) as marked. Strip insulation 5⁄16˝, setpoint will be changing upward with this adjustment. Lower the
insert in proper terminal connector and tighten clamping screw pressure to reset the switch. Then increase the pressure to the
to secure. desired setpoint and turn the adjusting nut until the switch
changes mode. Lower the pressure and check resetpoint and
ADJUSTMENT OF SETPOINT deadband.
B400 & B700 Series – A single setpoint adjustment nut (7⁄8˝) is Note – As indicated above, adjustment of setpoint is made by
located centrally at the bottom on the inside of the enclosure. use of 7⁄8˝ nut. Precision switch element mounting screws
For accurate setpoint calibration, mount the switch on a cali- and bracket adjusting screw are factory sealed and
bration stand, a pump or catalog No.1305 deadweight gauge should not be tampered with.
tester. A suitable reference standard such as an Ashcroft Note – Since vacuum models are already above setpoint at
Duragauge or Test Gauge is necessary to observe convenient atmosphere, the Normally Open (NO) circuit will be
changes in pressure. closed as received.
As received, the pressure switch will normally be set to
approximately 90% of the indicated range. Pressurize the Recommended Practices
system to required setpoint and turn the adjustment nut until Ashcroft recommends regular inspection of the operation and
switch changes mode. Direction of turning is indicated on a label setpoint of the switch in critical applications to prevent issues
that could cause severe damage to personnel or property.

© 2015 Ashcroft Inc., 250 East Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614-5145, USA, Tel: 203-378-8281, Fax: 203-385-0499, www.ashcroft.com
All sales subject to standard terms and conditions of sale. I&M009-10008-10/00 (250-2246E) 12/15