User Manual
002522-SENTRY-C : FEB 2012
www.delta-controls.com
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.
Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
Sentry Series
Models P0* (Pressure Switches)
Models D0* (Differential Pressure Switches)
Models T0* (Temperature Switches)
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 Pres-
sure Switch models D0* are diaphragm operated
switches.
These diaphragms generate a force proportional to
the applied pressure and are balanced by a user ad-
justable 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.
occur. They can be mounted either direct to process,
or to a wall or panel using the mounting holes provid-
ed. Select the mounting point so as to avoid exces-
sive  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 instru-
ment 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.
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




