Temperature

Bimetal temperature switch

For switching voltages up to 48 V
Model TFS35
WIKA data sheet TV 35.01

Applications
■■ Machine building
■■ Compressors
■■ Pumps
■■ Cooling and heating circuits
■■ Mobile hydraulics

Special features
■■ Fixed switching temperature
■■ Automatic reset
■■ No additional voltage supply
■■ Switching voltages up to AC 48 V / 3 A
Fig. left: Model TFS35 with rectangular connector per
EN 175301-803
Fig. centre: Model TFS35 with connector AMP Junior Power
Timer
Fig. right: Model TFS35 with circular connector M12 x 1

Description
Temperature switches are generally used in industry for Contact design
limiting temperature. They monitor the temperature of The model TFS35 bimetal temperature switch can be
machinery and equipment and, for example, switch off delivered in two contact designs.
machinery if it overheats or switch on a fan to cool the
equipment. A Normally Closed (NC = closed in the normal state) opens a
circuit and shuts down the machinery.
Function
A Normally Open (NO = open in the normal state) closes a
Bimetals form the basis of the WIKA temperature switches
circuit on reaching the switching temperature, in order that,
model TFS35. Temperature sensing is carried out by a
for example, a fan or warning lamp can be switched on.
bimetal disc, which snaps over when the nominal switching
temperature (NST) is reached. After cooling down below the reset switching temperature,
the contact returns to the original state, so that the monitored
On cooling back down to the reset switching temperature
equipment can again work normally.
(RST), the switch returns to its original state.

The reset switching temperature is typically 15 ... 40 K below

the switching temperature.

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Max. switching voltage ■■ Ambient temperature
The maximum permissible ambient temperature depends
Resistive load (cos ϕ = 1): on the electrical connection.
■■ AC 48 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A
Rectangular connector per EN 175301-803
■■ DC 24 V, 3 A
-40 ...+100 °C [-40 ... +212 °F]
■■ DC 12 V, 4 A

Connector AMP Junior Power Timer

-40 ... +130 °C [-40 ... +266 °F]
Contact resistance
Circular connector M12 x 1
< 50 mΩ -40 ... +90 °C [-40 ... +194 °F]

Note:
Dielectric strength Due to short installation length there is a risk that
the temperature at the connector will rise up to an
AC 1,500 V, 50 Hz inadmissibly high value. This absolutely must be taken
between electrical connections and housing into account when designing the measuring point. The
temperature at the connector must not exceed the above
mentioned temperature range.
Temperature ranges
■■ Nominal Switching Temperature (NST) Thermowell
50 ... 155 °C [122 ... 311 °F]
Material
Note: ■■ Brass
The nominal switching temperature can be selected ■■ Stainless steel
in steps of 5 K. It is preset on delivery and cannot be
changed. Stem diameter F1
10 mm [0.394 in]
■■ Switch point accuracy
±5 K Process connection E
Mounting thread:
■■ Reset Switching Temperature (RST)
■■ G ¼ B
The reset switching temperature in bimetal temperature ■■ G ½ B
switches is typically 15 ... 40 K below the switching ■■ G ½ A (ISO 1179-2)
temperature. ■■ M14 x 1.5 (ISO 9974-2)
To ensure a safe reset of the switch at low switching ■■ ¼ NPT
temperatures, care must be taken that the temperature ■■ ½ NPT
difference between the measuring point and ambient is Others on request
high enough; since otherwise the switch cannot cool back
down to the reset switching temperature and thus the Insertion length U1
equipment will not be able to return to its normal state. ■■ 30 mm [1.181 in]
■■ 40 mm [1.575 in]
■■ 50 mm [1.969 in]
■■ 80 mm [3.150 in]
■■ 100 mm [3.937 in]

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Response time Accessories

The response time is srongly influenced by On request, WIKA supplies a suitable mating connector for
■■ the thermowell used (diameter, material, insertion length) the electrical connections as a separate accessory.
■■ the heat transfer from thermowell to the switching element
■■ the flow-rate of the medium

Due to the design of the model TFS35 bimetal temperature

switch, there is optimum heat transfer from the medium to the
switching element.

Vibration resistance

Due to the specific assembly of the switching elements

used, the vibration resistance of the model TFS35 bimetal
temperature switch is very high.

Depending on the thermowell design, installation situation,

medium and temperature, the vibration resistance can be up
to 10 g.

Shock resistance

Up to 100 g, depending on the version, installation situation,

medium and temperature

Static operating pressure

The TFS35 is designed for an operating pressure up to max.

50 bar.

Electrical connection
■■ Rectangular connector per EN 175301-803, form A
■■ Connector AMP Junior Power Timer
■■ Circular connector M12 x 1

Ingress protection

The ingress protection depends on the electrical connection.

■■ Rectangular connector per EN 175301-803: IP65
■■ Connector AMP Junior Power Timer: IP66, IP67
■■ Circular connector M12 x 1: IP66, IP67

Note:
The stated ingress protection only applies when plugged in
using mating connectors that have the appropriate ingress
protection.

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 Dimensions in mm [in]
Rectangular connector per EN 175301-803 Connector AMP Junior Power Timer Circular connector M12 x 1

14182125.02

14182125.02

14182125.02
Approvals

Logo Description Country

EU declaration of conformity European Union
RoHS directive
EAC (option) Eurasian Economic Community
■■ Import certificate
■■ Pressure equipment directive
■■ Machinery directive

Manufacturer‘s information and certificates

Logo Description
- China RoHS directive

Approvals and certificates, see website

Ordering information
Model / Switching temperature / Contact desig / Switching voltage / Thermowell material / Thermowell diameter /
Process connection / Insertion length / Electrical connection

© 06/2010 WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, all rights reservedl
The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
We reserve the right to make modifications to the specifications and materials.

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09/2019 EN

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