1500 SERIES RELAY

DATA SHEET
The Series 1500 Induction Relays provide versatile and economical means of controlling many processing and production functions
from remote locations with the safety inherent in a low energy sensing circuit that is isolated from the AC power source. When installed
near pumps, motors or other operating equipment, the Series 1500 Induction Relay permits use of low-cost light gauge wires for the
control circuit to level sensing electrodes. Relays with low voltage secondary coils provide remote control up to 36,000 feet from
contact type pilot devices. Available as open chassis units or furnished with a choice of standard enclosures, these relays are
connected to a constant source of alternating current. When properly installed, they will draw a maximum of 9 volt-amperes regardless
of the line or electrode circuit voltage.
CAUTION:

Electrodes are terminals of live electrical circuits and must be installed to prevent accidental contact by
personnel. Control power must be disconnected before servicing.
A GOOD DEPENDABLE RETURN GROUND CONNECTION TO LIQUID IS REQUIRED
.21 SLOT
4 PLACES

.19

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage:
110 to 600 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
9 Volt-Amperes Max.
Contact Rating:
25 Amps Resistive at 120, 240, or 480 VAC
1 HP Single Phase at 120 or 240 VAC
Heavy Duty Pilot 120 to 600 VAC
2 Amps Resistive at 120 VDC
10 Amps Resistive at 48 VDC
Ambient Temperatures:
-20 F to 150 F
-28.8 C to 65.5 C
Coil Insulation:
Class "B"
Output Contact Arrangement:
Available in 1, 2, and 3 pole N.O. and/or N.C.
configurations as shown in diagram.

1
3

3.75

2.19

LINE VOLTAGE
50/60 Hz

5
Clawson, Michigan 48017 U.S.A.

3.87
7

4.25

SECONDARY
VOLTS

1500-X-XX-XX

10

.31
1.00

1.00
3.25

MUST BE VERTICALLY MOUNTED AS SHOWN

CONTACT ARRANGEMENT CODE

MH8616

1 N.O.

C
2 N.O.

1 N.C.

1 N.O.
1 N.C.

3 N.O.

2 N.O.

1 N.O.

1 N.C.

2 N.C.

2 N.C.

TOP CONTACT
TERMINALS 1 & 2

J
3 N.C.
2

1
3

MIDDLE CONTACT
TERMINALS 5 & 6

LINE VOLTAGE
50/60 Hz

5
Clawson, Michigan 48017 U.S.A.

SECONDARY
VOLTS

BOTTOM CONTACT
TERMINALS 9 & 10

1500-

10

PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION

Series 1500

1500 - A - L1 - S7 - N1 - X

Contact Arrangement
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J (See Chart Above)
Supply Line Voltage
L1 (110-120 VAC 50/60 Hz), L2 (208-240 VAC 50/60 Hz), L3 (440-480 VAC 50/60 Hz),
L4 (550-600 VAC 50/60 Hz), L5 (120/240) VAC 50/60 Hz)
Secondary Coil Voltage
S1 (12 V), S2 (24V), S3 (40V), S4 (90V), S7 (220V), S8 (360V), S9 (480V), S11 (800V)
Enclosure Type
OC (Open Chassis), N1 (NEMA 1), N4 (NEMA 4), N4X (NEMA 4 Fiberglass), N7 (NEMA 7), N12 (NEMA 12)
Additional Options
X (None), M (Manual Rest Relay)

PRIMARY COIL
The primary coil voltage should be chosen to match the Line Voltage of the control system. The 1500 Series Induction
Relay can be supplied with the following line voltages.
LINE
VOLTAGE
110 - 120
208 - 240
440 - 480
550 - 600

FREQUENCY
(Hertz)
50 - 60
50 - 60
50 - 60
50 - 60

MAXIMUM AMPERES
(Secondary Shorted)
.075
.038
.019
.015

B/W COIL
NUMBER
02-089000
02-089200
02-089300
02-089400

SECONDARY COIL
Since B/W level control systems use the liquid as an electrical conductor to complete the relay's secondary circuit and
since the resistance or the liquids varies, it is necessary that each induction relay be equipped with a secondary coil that
will operate over the resistance of the liquid it controls. The following tables list the operating characteristics of various
coils available. All values are based on line voltages of 115, 230, 460 or 575 volts at 60 Hertz.
COIL
VOLTAGE
12
24
40

.44
.22

MAX. SPECIFIC
RESISTANCE
OF LIQUID
(ohms-cm)
15
61

MIN. SPECIFIC
CONDUCTIVITY
OF LIQUID
(micromho/cm)
67,000
16,000

02-088700
02-088800

.117

216

4,630

02-088900

MAXIMUM
AMPERES
(Shorted)

TYPICAL LIQUIDS
Metallic circuits.
Metallic circuits.
Acid or caustic solutions; Milk, Brine, And salt
solutions; Plating solutions; Buttermilk; Soups.

COIL
NUMBER

90

Weal acid or caustic solutions: Beer; Baby foods;

Fruit juices.

.053

1,065

940

02-089000

220

Sewage, Most water -- except very soft; Pottery

slip; Water soluble oil solutions; Starch solutions.

.022

6,650

150

02-089500

360
480

Very soft water; Sugar syrup.

Steam condensate; Strong alcohol solutions.

.013
.011

17,000
26,600

59
38

02-089300
02-089400

800

De-mineralized or distilled water.

.006

92,600

11

02-123700

NOTE 1:

The maximum closing resistance in ohms over which each coil will operate is approximately equal to the
specific resistance values shown above. All B/W relays may be energized indefinitely with the secondary
circuit shorted without damaging the coils.

NOTE 2:

Maximum distance limitations for typical induction relay secondary circuits are:
12 secondary = 36,000 feet
90 secondary = 12,000 feet
480 secondary = 250 feet
24 secondary = 30,000 feet
220 secondary = 900 feet
800 secondary = 70 feet
40 secondary = 30,000 feet
360 secondary = 350 feet
6013-E553-E5 HOLDER

BASIC APPLICATIONS
ELECTRODE HOLDER
AC LINE
120 VAC 60 Hz

START PUMP ELECTRODE

STORAGE
TANK

COMMON ELECTRODE
(GROUND) IF REQUIRED

ARROWS INDICATE FUNCTION OCCURS

ON THE RAISE ( ) OR FALL ( ) OF LIQUID

LINE VOLTAGE
120 50/60 Hz

BW1
SUBMERSIBLE WELL
PUMP (D RELAY)

WELL

5
Clawson, Michigan 48017 U.S.A.

SECONDARY
220 VOLTS

A B C D E

AC LINE
220 VAC 60 Hz

BOOSTER
PUMP

STORAGE
TANK

STOP PUMP ELECTRODE

STOP WELL PUMP

START WELL PUMP

BOOSTER PUMP LOW

LEVEL CUT OFF RESET

1500-D-L1-S7

10

LINE VOLTAGE
220 50/60 Hz

1500 Series
Induction Relay
WELL

SUBMERSIBLE
WELL PUMP

BOOSTER PUMP LOW

LEVEL CUT OFF

5
SECONDARY
220 VOLTS

1500-D-L1-S7

10

COMMON ELECTRODE

B
E

ARROWS INDICATE FUNCTION OCCURS

ON THE RAISE ( ) OR FALL ( ) OF LIQUID

TO PUMP
MOTOR STARTER

BW1

BW2
BOOSTER PUMP
(C RELAY)

WELL PUMP

SINGLE PUMP, PUMP UP OR TANK FILL FUNCTION

LINE VOLTAGE
220 50/60 Hz

Clawson, Michigan 48017 U.S.A.

1080 North Crooks Road Clawson, MI 48017

Phone 248-435-0700 Toll Free 800-635-0289
Fax 248-435-8120 www.ametekapt.com

SECONDARY
220 VOLTS

1500-C-L1-S7

TO SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
MOTOR STARTER

TO BOOSTER PUMP
MOTOR STARTER

BW2

5
7

1
3

10

D
E

TWO PUMP, PUMP UP WITH BOOSTER PUMP FUNCTION