Wiring a Float Switch with RPS Solar Pump System
Using a Float Switch
for Pump Shutoff on Tank Full
3 Wire Model for Normally Open or Normally Closed
Rated to 240VAC, 150VDC, 50-60Hz, 16
| RPS Pro Series, Pro Irrigation, Pro Dewatering | RPS 200, 400, 400v RPS 600, 800, 800V |
| Acts as an electrical signal that the tank is full
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Acts as an electrical signal that the tank is full
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| Normally Open | Normally Open |
| Open circuit to tell the controller to pump when float switch is hanging, and stop pumping when it is floating and circuit is closed (ie. tank is full) | Open circuit to tell the controller to pump when float switch is hanging, and stop pumping when it is floating and circuit is closed (ie. tank is full) |
| Use Black & Brown Wires Extend with 16-22 AWG wire |
Use Black & Brown Wires Extend with 16-22 AWG wire |
| Wire the two wires from the RPS Pro Controller’s Tank Sensor pigtail to tank and connect to Black & Brown wires which will be an open circuit when hanging and a closed circuit when floating to shut pump down. Polarity does not matter, wires can be switched | Wire the two wires from the RPS Controller’s Tank Sensor terminals TH & COM2 to tank and connect to Black & Brown wires of switch which will be an open circuit when hanging and a closed circuit when floating to shut pump down. Polarity does not matter, wires can be switched |
