GE 8421-CC-PS Technical Parameters
1. General Specifications
- Manufacturer: GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (Now part of Baker Hughes)
- Model: 8421-CC-PS
- Type: Capacitive Proximity Sensor / Level Switch
- Sensing Principle: Capacitive
- Function: Detects the presence or level of liquids, pastes, powders, and granular solids (both conductive and non-conductive) without physical contact.
2. Electrical Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 20 to 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz. (A common variant also exists for 20-140 VDC).
- Output Type: DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw) Electromechanical Relay.
- This is a critical feature. It provides two isolated sets of Form C (SPDT) contacts that can be wired for either Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) operation.
- Relay Contact Rating:
- Resistive Load: 10 A @ 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Inductive Load (cos φ = 0.4): 5 A @ 250 VAC
- Motor Load: 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) @ 250 VAC
- Power Consumption: Typically < 3.5 VA.
3. Sensing Performance
- Sensing Distance: Up to 30 mm (1.2 inches) from the tank wall. This is the maximum distance at which it can detect a material through a non-metallic tank wall.
- Sensitivity Adjustment: Equipped with a potentiometer for adjusting the sensitivity to compensate for different wall thicknesses, material types, and to avoid false triggering. This allows it to “look through” the container wall and only detect the material inside.
- Response Time: Typically < 150 ms.
- Operating Frequency: Typically 2.5 operations per second.
4. Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
- Housing Material: NEMA 4X, IP67 rated polypropylene housing. This makes it suitable for wash-down environments and resistant to corrosion from many chemicals.
- Process Connection: 1″ NPT male thread.
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F). This wide range makes it suitable for both freezing and high-temperature industrial environments.
- Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C.
- Dielectric Strength: 1500 VAC for 1 minute (between live parts and enclosure).
5. Approvals and Certifications
- UL Listed: Recognized under UL 508.
- CSA Certified: Certified under C22.2 No. 14.
- CE Marked: Compliant with European directives.
Key Features and Applications
- Versatile Detection: Can detect virtually any material—water, oil, chemicals, plastic pellets, powder, granules, coffee beans, etc.—through non-metallic walls (plastic, glass, fiberglass).
- No Moving Parts: The sensing element is static, leading to high reliability and long life.
- Relay Output: The robust DPDT relay allows it to directly control pumps, solenoids, valves, and alarms without needing an additional interposing relay.
- Easy Installation: The 1″ NPT thread allows for easy mounting into standard fittings on tanks, hoppers, and silos.
Typical Applications
- High/Low Level Detection in tanks and silos.
- Pump Control (e.g., dry-run protection).
- Overflow/Underflow Prevention.
- Bin and Hopper Level Monitoring.
- Interface Detection between two immiscible liquids.
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