# Bilge float switch — RLS-5000

> Bilge float switch for shipbuilding and industrial applications with robust stainless steel case and marine cable, suitable for contaminated media and high mechanical loading.

- Catalog code: rls_5000
- Model: RLS-5000
- Category: Level measurement › Float switches
- Product page: https://avigan.com.ua/wika/en/products/rls_5000
- Price: on request
- Supplier: AVIGAN (TOV VIKA Prylad), official WIKA partner in Ukraine

## Overview

The model RLS-5000 bilge float switch is used for the monitoring of limit levels in shipbuilding (e.g. in bilge water tanks) and industrial applications. The ...

## Applications

- Shipbuilding
- Bilge water management
- Applications with strong mechanical loading
- Contaminated media

## Special features

- Robust stainless steel case to protect against mechanical damage
- Durable and resistant marine cable
- With manual test device (optional)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| model | RLS-5000 |
| product family | RLS |
| short description | Bilge float switch for shipbuilding and industrial applications with robust stainless steel case and marine cable, suitable for contaminated media and high mechanical loading. |
| subcategory | float switch |
| certifications | RoHS; DNV GL; CE |
| ambient temp | -40 … 80 °C |
| ip rating | IP68 |
| weight kg | 0.7 |
| languages in datasheet | en; de |
| technology | float |
| output signal | NO; NC; SPDT |
| accuracy | ±3 mm switch point accuracy incl. hysteresis, non-repeatability |
| process connections | Surface mounting lug with 2 drilled holes D = 7.0 mm, Hole centre spacing = 34 mm; Surface mounting lug with 2 drilled holes; Surface mounting lug with 2 drilled holes D=7.0mm, Hole centre spacing=34mm |
| wetted parts material | Stainless steel 316Ti; Marine cable, sheath material polyolefin; Polyolefin |
| process temp | -40 … 80 °C |
| process pressure max bar | 16 |
| electrical connection | Cable outlet, 8 m standard (freely definable) |

## Datasheet tables

| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
|  | EU declaration of conformity | Europäische Union |
|  | Low voltage directive |  |
|  | RoHS directive |  |
|  | DNV GL Schiffe, Schiffbau (z. B. Offshore) | International |

| Logo | Description |
|---|---|
| - | China-RoHS-Richtlinie |

| Re- placed model | Current model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EX-SR 10 | RLS-4000 | Float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing, ATEX approval |
| EX-SR 11 | RLS-4000 | Float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, ATEX approval |
| EX-SR 13 | RLS-4000 | Compact float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing, ATEX approval |
| EX-SR 14 | RLS-4000 | Compact float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, ATEX approval |
| EX-SR 20 | RLS-4000 | Compact angled float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, ATEX approval |
| EX-SR 21 | RLS-4000 | Compact angled float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, ATEX approval |
| SR 6 | RLS-5000 | Bilge float switch |
| SR 10 | RLS-1000 | Float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing |
| SR 11 | RLS-1000 | Float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet |
| SR 12 | RLS-1000 | Float switch, stainless steel, connector |
| SR 13 | RLS-1000 | Compact float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing |
| SR 14 | RLS-1000 | Compact float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet |
| SR 20 | RLS-1000 | Angled float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet |
| SR 30 | RLS-2000 | Float switch, plastic, terminal housing |
| SR 31 | RLS-2000 | Float switch, plastic, cable outlet |
| SR 32 | RLS-2000 | Float switch, plastic, connector |
| SR 33 | RLS-2000 | Angled float switch, plastic, cable outlet |
| SR 71 | RLS-1000 | Compact float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet |
| SR 80 | RLS-6000 | Suspended float switch, switch rod activated, reed switch |
| TN 210 | RLS-3000 | Float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing, integrated temperature switch |
| TN 211 | RLS-3000 | Float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, integrated temperature switch |
| TN 230 | RLS-3000 | Float switch, stainless steel, terminal housing, integrated Pt100 temperature output signal |
| TN 231 | RLS-3000 | Float switch, stainless steel, cable outlet, integrated Pt100 temperature output signal |

## Documents

- [ds_lm5008_en_co_c9eaf1](https://avigan.com.ua/wika/docs/wika/ds_lm5008_en_co.pdf) — PDF, 341 KB, en
- [ds_rls_en_co_1c881e](https://avigan.com.ua/wika/docs/wika/ds_rls_en_co.pdf) — PDF, 58 KB, en

## Configurator

This product has an interactive configurator on its product page.

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