Instruction Manual
www.delta-controls.com 
IOM-SENTRY-Ex-A : OCT 2012 
Installation, Operation &  
Maintenance Instructions 
Sentry Series 
Models HP0* (Pressure Switches) 
Models HD0* (Differential Pressure Switches) 
Models HT0* (Temperature Switches) 
General 
The  unit  is  manufactured,  checked  and  supplied  in 
accordance  with  our  published  specification,  and 
when  installed  and  used  in normal  or prescribed 
applications,  with  the  lid  in  place  and  within  the 
parameters  set  for  mechanical  and  electrical 
performance, will not  cause  danger or  hazard to  life 
or limb. 
THE  USERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN  TO 
THE  FACT  THAT,  WHEN  THE  UNIT  IS 
‘LIVE’ WITH  RESPECT  TO  ELECTRICAL 
OR  PRESSURE  SUPPLIES,  A  HAZARD 
MAY  EXIST  IF THE  UNIT  IS  OPENED  OR 
DISMANTLED. 
UNITS  MUST  BE  SELECTED  AND 
INSTALLED  BY  SUITABLY  TRAINED  AND 
QUALIFIED  PERSONNEL  IN 
ACCORDANCE  WITH  APPROPRIATE 
CODES  OF  PRACTICE  SO  THAT  THE 
POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE RESULTING IN 
INJURY  OR  DAMAGE  CAUSED  BY 
MISUSE  OR  MISAPPLICATION  IS 
AVOIDED. 
Operating principles 
Pressure  Switch  models  P0*  and  Differential 
Pressure  Switch  models  D0*  are  diaphragm 
operated switches. 
These  diaphragms  generate  a  force  proportional  to 
the  applied  pressure and  are balanced  by  a  user 
adjustable  control  spring.  When  the  force  exceeds 
that created by  the  control  spring,  the diaphragm 
moves causing a push rod to actuate a snap-acting 
micros-witch.  
Temperature  models  T01  &  T02  work  in  the  same 
way as the Pressure models with the exception that 
the applied pressure comes from the expansion of a 
vapour  enclosed  in  either  a  rigid  stem  or  semi-rigid 
thermal system. 
INSTALLATION 
Mounting (All models) 
The  instruments  are  designed  to  be  mounted 
vertically with  the process connection underneath. 
However, mounting up to 45° from the vertical in any 
plane is acceptable, although a small calibration shift  
may occur.  They can be  mounted either  direct  to 
process,  or  to  a  wall  or  panel  using  the  mounting 
holes  provided.  Select  the  mounting  point  so  as  to 
avoid  excessive  shock,  vibration  or  temperature 
fluctuation. Instruments should be mounted to  avoid 
excessive heat transfer from  the process lines or 
adjacent  plant.  To  avoid  undue  stresses  being 
imparted  to  the  instrument  when  wall/panel 
mounted,  it  is  recommended  that  a  short  length  of 
flexible line be installed between the instrument and 
process  line.  If  sudden  changes  of  pressure 
(pulsations)  are  likely  then  we  recommend  that 
snubbers  are fitted between the process line  and 
instrument.  Use  a  spanner  to  support  the  process 
connection when fitting the instrument. 
CHECK THE CONNECTION THREAD SIZE 
AND SPECIFICATION  ON THE UNIT TO 
AVOID  MIS-MATCHING  WITH  THE 
PROCESS CONNECTION ADAPTOR. SEE 
DIGIT 11 OF PRODUCT CODE. 
Mounting (T01 - Rigid Stem) 
Assemble the unit via a thermowell, using the 
spanner facility provided and ensuring that:  
a) the sensing bulb is fully immersed in the 
process temperature  
b) the sensing bulb does not bottom out in the 
thermowell which could cause damage  
Mounting (T02 - Capillary system) 
Mount the sensing bulb so that the capillary end is 
above the bulb and the bulb is level with, or no more 
than 250mm below the base of the instrument. The 
stem is fitted with a sliding compression gland to 
accommodate different thermowells. 
Wiring 
DISCONNECT ALL SUPPLY CIRCUITS 
BEFORE WIRING  
WIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL 
AND NATIONAL CODES. USE CABLES 
NO LARGER THAN 2.5 MM 2 (14 AWG) 
DO NOT EXCEED ELECTRICAL RATINGS 
STATED IN LITERATURE AND ON 
NAMEPLATES. 




