Page 29 - Dillon_2024 Catalog_501427.indd

FORCE MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT

Force Control Switches - DynaSwitch

For cable ends and supported loads
Dillon DynaSwitch systems are a reliable, low cost way to control forces and prevent
overloads. They can be used in automation controls, acting as scales. They can be used
on cranes, hoists and elevators - not only to shut off power when an overload condition
exists, but also to operate lights, buzzers or klaxons to warn of an impending overload.
Like 24-hour sentinels, they can operate in normal or extreme environments.
The heart of the system is a force beam which operates in tension or compression. Force Control Switches
Seven different load capacities are available. Switch and physical connection options
are listed. Each beam can accommodate from one to four switches which can be set
to operate as many as four different switching functions or combinations including
slackline detection.
All DynaSwitch force beams and attachment fittings have an ultimate safety factor of
5:1 (4.5:1 for metric capacities). In addition, all models have an overload stop or bolt to
provide extra protection to the measuring ability of the DynaSwitch force beam.
Dillon will set the switches to trigger at the loads you desire, if specified at time of order.
Specifications

DSW-1 DSW-2 DSW-3 DSW-4 DSW-5 DSW-6 DSW-7
Capacity lb (kg) 100 (50) 1,000 (500) 2,000 (1000) 5,000 (2500) 10,000 (5000) 25,000 (12500) 50,000 (25000)
Min Setpoint* lb (kg) 15 (7.5) 100 (50) 200 (100) 500 (250) 1,000 (500) 1,250 (625) 2,500 (1250)
Repeatability lb (kg) ±3 (±1.5) ±30 (±15) ±60 (±30) ±150 (±75) ±300 (±150) ±750 (±375) ±1,500 (±750)
Hardware options D,E,S D,E,G,S E,F,G,H,S E,G,S E,F,G,H,S E,G,S E,G
Switch options A,J A,J B,C A,J B,C B,C B,C
Dimensions

DSW-1 DSW-2 DSW-3 DSW-4 DSW-5 DSW-6 DSW-7
A in (cm) 5.12 (13.0) 5.12 (13.0) 6.00 (15.2) 5.50 (14.0) 6.00 (15.2) 8.25 (21.0) 9.31 (23.7)
B in (cm) 2.94 (7.5) 2.94 (7.5) 3.50 (8.9) 3.00 (7.6) 3.50 (8.9) 5.00 (12.7) 5.00 (12.7)
C in (cm) 2.48 (6.3) 2.48 (6.3) 3.96 (10.1) 2.98 (7.6) 3.96 (10.1) 4.69 (11.9) 5.50 (14.0)
D in (cm) 0.98 (2.5) 0.98 (2.5) 1.47 (3.7) 0.98 (2.5) 1.44 (3.7) 2.38 (6.1) 2.68 (6.8)
E in (cm) Option B n/a n/a 1.59 (4.0) n/a 1.59 (4.0) 1.59 (4.0) 1.59 (4.0)
E in (cm) Option C n/a n/a 2.48 (6.3) n/a 2.48 (6.3) 2.48 (6.3) 2.48 (6.3)
F (thread) ¼ - 28 UNF ½ - 20 UNF 7⁄8 - 14 UNF ½ - 20 UNF 7⁄8 - 14 UNF 1¼- 12 UNF 1¾ - 12 UNF
*Multiply by 3 for Option C.

100 lb, 1,000 lb and 5,000 lb capacity
force beam. Illustrated with four low
differential switches.

25,000 lb and 50,000 lb capacity
force beam. Illustrated above two
weatherproof switches (option B).
2,000 lb and 10,000 lb capacity
force beam. Illustrated with two
weatherproof switches (option 2B).

27