Atlas™ Magnetic Level Indicator

Designed as an alternative and upgrade to sight gauge devices,

Magnetic Level Indicators (MLI) from Orion Instruments® are
manufactured to reliably and continuously provide accurate
liquid level in a wide range of applications. Our MLI product
line—manufactured globally at multiple facilities—requires
minimum maintenance and eliminates vapor or liquid
emission problems, which are common with sight glass. Orion
Instruments specializes in precision-engineered excellence and
offers highly-customized configurations and options for process
environments, including those with extreme temperatures and
pressures.
The Atlas™ is the standard high-performance magnetic level
indicator from Orion Instruments®. Atlas is a single-chamber
design with either a 2”, 21⁄2”, or 3” chamber diameter, as
required by the application. There are several configuration
styles including top mount models. Consult factory for options
not listed in this bulletin.
The Atlas MLI is produced in a wide range of materials,
including exotic alloys and plastics. Orion offers the most
complete selection of process connection types and sizes in the
industry.
Atlas can be equipped with a variety of level transmitters and
switches as well as flag and shuttle indicators with or without
stainless steel scales. This enables the MLI to be a complete FEATURES
level and monitoring control.
• Numerous chamber styles (or configurations) are available
for each design. Consult factory for options not listed in this
APPLICATIONS bulletin.
• Complete range of level switches and level transmitters
• Feedwater heaters • Blowdown flash tanks
• Fabricated, non-magnetic chamber assembly produced in a
• Industrial boilers • Hot wells wide range of metal and plastic materials
• Oil/water separators • Vacuum tower bottoms • A wide range of process connections is available

• Flash drums • Alkylation units • Precision manufactured float with internal magnets and
magnetic flux ring
• Surge tanks • Boiler drums • ASME and EN 1092-1 process connections available
• Gas chillers • Propane vessels • Flag or shuttle type indicator with stainless steel scale to
measure height or percentage of level, volume or content
• Deaerators • Storage tanks
• Standard float stop springs at top and bottom of chamber
• Exceptional code qualified welding
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2 5

1 InstaSeal™ valve allows for an effective vacuum seal

2 Double custom D-ring end plug ensures a reliable seal that keeps moisture out
3 All-metal high contrast powder coated or anodized flags are wider to
enhance overall visibility + 60 m (200 .)
140°
4 Robust 316 stainless steel enclosure designed to face the elements viewing angle
5 Extruded shatter-resistant viewing window enhances visibility
and allows the flags to position closely to the float, enhancing the
magnetic coupling

Scale Options:
• Inches / Feet
The patented REVEAL™ indicator
Single Scale

Dual Scale

• Running Inches
• Millimeters / Meters incorporates a positive-stop design
• Centimeters / Meters which limits the rotation of each flag to a
• Percent (5% increments) half-turn. This eliminates “over-flipping”
• Gallons which commonly occurs on other
• Liters indicator designs.

Each flag contains a high- Standard flag and shuttle offering. Custom colors available.
strength magnet

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 ORION FLOAT TECHNOLOGY
The float contained within the magnetic level indicator is
perhaps the most important element of the instrument. Its
Weld Ring: Secures structural design, volume displacement, weight, and buoyancy
float cap to main body force are all carefully considered when a float is specified for a
particular application.
Flux Ring: Absorbs
Orion engineers have designed and tested hundreds of floats to
magnetic energy and
directs it outward gather the most accurate data available. We have designs for
thousands of unique applications around the world, including
Magnets: A full array high pressure, high temperature, and interface.
surrounds the float with
a strong and consistent
magnetic field

Support Ring: Provides

reinforcement for the
main float body

Float Body: Robust and

durable construction
delivers many years of
reliable operation

CAPABILITIES
• Process pressures up to 310 bar (4,500 psig) 
• Process Temperatures up to 538 °C (1,000 °F) 
• Total level specific gravities as low as 0.25  The float’s 360° magnet assembly produces a strong and
consistent flux array allowing visual indication through
• Interface float designs available for liquid specific
chambers as thick as schedule 160.
gravity differentials as little as 0.1
• Adequate buoyancy to operate effectively and
freely in many viscous liquids, including crude oil

 Maximum capabilities can vary depending on combination of

pressure, temperature, and media specific gravity.

OPTIONS
• Teflon-S® PTFE and PFA slip-assistant coating
• Special coatings for abrasion and chemical
resistance
• Float retrieval hook
• Float Projection Curve: If the liquid density
changes, a float curve will reveal the offset
Float Projection Curve

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MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Design Single chamber
Materials of construction – Chamber Metal alloys: see selection table digit 5
– Rail & window 316 stainless steel (Reveal™) rail with polycarbonate window
Aluminum rail with polycarbonate or glass window
– Float 316 stainless steel and titanium (exotic alloys available); varies depending on process conditions
Construction options ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME code Stamp [U,Um,S], PED and NACE
Approvals Industrial, Industrial PED: ATEX II 1 G c T6 (non-electrical equipment)
Certified material test report (CMTR) Available upon request
Pressure class ratings ASME 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#
EN PN16, PN25, PN40, PN63, PN100, PN160, PN250, PN320
Process connection sizes 1
⁄2" to 6" / DN 15 to DN 150
Process connection types Refer to page 10 for detail
Measuring range 30 to 1524 cm (12 to 600 inches)
Temperature range -196 to +538 °C (-320 to +1000 °F)
Pressure range Full vacuum to 310 bar (4500 psi)
Specific gravity range Min. 0.25
Visual Indicators Magnetically actuated flag assembly in contrasting orange/black, yellow/black,
red/white colors, or high visibility shuttle follower (custom colors available)
REVEAL™ flag assembly seal Vacuum and sealed with double D-ring & InstaSeal™ valve
REVEAL™ visual indicator Visible from 60 m (200’)
Ratings of REVEAL visual indicator IP 68
Aluminum visual indicator Visible from 30 m (100’)
Scale options Etched stainless steel with either height or percentage units (custom markings available)
Switch options Electric microswitch
Electric reed switch
Transmitter options Model JM4 Jupiter magnetostrictive (refer to Orion bulletin ORI-150)
Analog reed chain transmitter
High temperature options Electric or steam tracing with or without special high temperature insulation
High temperature insulation Fiberglass material
Low temperature options Cryogenic insulation with special polymeric frost extension

Atlas™ MLI Vent Connection

Top float stop spring Welded end cap
(standard) or flange top

Wide range of
process connections
Flag or shuttle
style indicators
High level switch
(optional)

316 SS scale for a variety of units: Anodized aluminum

feet/inches or 316 SS indicator
meters/cm housing
percent %
volume
custom ASME code
construction available:
B31.1
B31.3
Low level switch
(optional) NACE Construction
available:
MR0103
MR0175

Insta-Seal™ valve
Broad range of alloy
and plastic chambers

Dome cap or
Bottom float stop spring flange bottom
(standard)
Top Mount Atlas
4 Drain Connection
HIGH-TEMPERATURE INSULATION
Orion specializes in custom fiberglass insulation blankets for MLIs of all shapes
and sizes. They are constructed with high-quality materials capable of constant
contact with temperatures up to 538 °C (1000 °F). This insulation is available
as personnel protection or with heat tracing options for freeze protection or
process temperature maintenance.

CRYOGENIC INSULATION & FROST EXTENSION

To facilitate operation where the product is kept cold via chillers, refrigerants,
and condensers, cryogenic insulation is provided. By insulating the MLI with a
specialized cryogenic jacket, process temperatures can be maintained in the
liquid state down to -196 °C (-320 °F).

A frost extension option is available to prevent ice from collecting on the

visual indicator, thereby decreasing the visibility. The extension is constructed of
durable acrylic plastic and is provided standard with all cryogenic insulation.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TRAP

Magnetic Particle Traps, or magtraps, provide protection for Orion’s line of
Magnetic Level Indicators. Particles composed mostly of ferrite, often from car-
bon steel piping, are widespread throughout process piping. These particles
enter the MLI via the process connections during normal fill and drain opera-
tions. The magnetic float located inside the MLI attracts these particles over
time. Eventually, the buildup will be enough to cause the float to become stuck
inside the chamber. This results in the MLI either reading inaccurately or not at
all. The trap collects the particles which can be cleaned periodically to ensure
continued operation of the magnetic level indicator.

HEAT TRACING: ELECTRIC & STEAM

For applications where process freeze protection or temperature maintenance
is required, heat tracing will allow the MLI to operate uninterrupted through-
out harsh, cold conditions.

Electric Heat Tracing is available in self-regulating, constant wattage, and min-

eral insulated varieties. Contact the factory for more information.

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JUPITER MODEL JM4 MAGNETOSTRICTIVE TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring Range: 15 to 999 cm (6 to 400 inches)
Resolution: .4 mm (.014")
±0.005% of full span or 0.356 mm (0.014 inches)
Repeatability:
(whichever is greater)
0.8 mm (0.030 inches) or 0.01% of probe length
Linearity:
(whichever is greater)
Upper Dead Zone: less than 7.6 cm (3 inches) when bottom mounted electronics
Lower Dead Zone: less than 7.6 cm (3 inches) when top mounted electronics
Damping: 0 – 10 seconds; adjustable
HART®: 16 to 36 VDC
Power (at terminals) 2-wire: FOUNDATION fieldbus™ Explosion Proof: 9 to 17.5 VDC
FISCO/FNICO: 9 to 32 VDC
4-20 mA with HART®: 3.8 to 20.5 mA usable
Signal Output:
FOUNDATION fieldbus™: H1 (ITK Ver. 6.1.1)
Display: Graphic liquid crystal display
IP67/die-cast aluminum A413 (<0.4% copper);
Housing Material:
optional stainless steel
USA/Canada/ATEX/IECEx/INMETRO/Korea XP, IS, NI, DIP
Area Classifications:
(see specific product literature for more detail)
Safety Integrity Level: SIL rating pending
External Mount: -195 to +454 °C (-320 to +850 °F)
Process Temperature: No insulation -40 to +79 °C (-40 to +175 °F) Jupiter®
Requiring insulation up to +454 °C (+850 °F) Model JM4
Ambient Temperature at -40 to +80 °C (-40 to +175 °F) on Atlas™
Electronics: LCD: -20 to +70 °C (-5 to +160 °F)

OCT REED CHAIN TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

Measuring Range: 15 to 503 cm (6 to 198 inches)
Resolution: 13 mm (±0.50 inches)
Repeatability: <6 mm (0.25 inches)
Non-Linearity: <0.4% full span averaged over span
Upper Transition Zone: 10.2 cm (4 inches)
Lower Transition Zone: 10.2 cm (4 inches)
Power Input: 12 to 36 VDC (2-wire)
Signal Output: 4 to 20 mA
Housing Type: NEMA 4X, IP66
Housing Material: Cast Aluminum or 316 SS
FM/CSA
Area Classifications:
EP
No insulation: -40 to +93 °C (-40 to +200 °F)
Process Temperature:
Requiring insulation: up to +260 °C (+500 °F)
Ambient Temperature at
-40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
Electronics:
Mounting Arrangement: External mount probe with integral top or bottom mounted electronics
OCT
on Atlas™

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ELECTRONIC SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
Model: OES ORS
DPDT magnetically actuated, bi-stable
Description: Hermetically sealed bi-stable reed switch
cam drive snap action switch
Supply Voltage: 10.1 amp; 125-250 VAC 250VAC/150VDC max
Maximum Dead Band: ±0.75" float travel ±0.50" float travel
No insulation -50 to +121 °C (-58 to +250 °F) No insulation -50 to +121 °C (-58 to +250 °F)
Temperature Range:
Requiring insulation up to +260 °C (+500 °F) Requiring insulation up to +260 °C (+500 °F)
Enclosure Material: Cast aluminum (standard) Stainless steel
Consult factory for pneumatic switch specifications.
Consult the individual MLI accessory catalogs for their respective hazardous location approvals.

Model OES Model ORS

MOUNTING TO ATLAS – MODEL OES

Position the OES switch on the MLI body so that the centerline of the switch housing is at
ORION INSTRUMENTS
the desired switch point level. Remove the housing cover and ensure that the switch is ori- OES ELECTRIC SWITCH
ented so that the arrow on the internal mechanism is pointing toward the top of the MLI. INSTALL WITH ARROW POINTING UP

Install the clamps around the MLI and over the mounting brackets on the top and bottom
of the housing. Tighten the clamps until the switch is firmly secured to the MLI. Replace the
housing cover. If required, place the insulation between the MLI body and the OES switch
before securing the clamps.

WIRING – MODEL OES

The lower cable entry is protected with a plastic plug. The upper opening is sealed with a
steel plug. If it is preferable to wire through the upper cable entry, the steel plug may be
moved to the lower opening. The DPDT switch has two sets of contacts. Refer to the wiring
diagram or label on the mechanism itself. FLOAT BELOW SWITCH

MOUNTING TO ATLAS – MODEL ORS

Position the ORS switch on the MLI body so that the centerline of the stainless steel tube
which houses the switch is at the desired switch point level. The switch should be oriented
so that the green grounding screw is closest to the top of the MLI. Install the clamps around
the MLI and over the mounting tabs of the switch. Tighten the clamps until the switch is
firmly secured to the MLI. If required, place the insulation between the MLI body and the
ORS switch before securing the clamps.
FLOAT ABOVE SWITCH
WIRING – MODEL ORS 1 (RED)

The switch leads are color coded as follows: C (WHITE)

white = common 2 (BLACK)

black = normally closed (float below switch)

FLOAT BELOW SWITCH
red = normally open 1 (RED)

The wiring diagram shows both conditions of the switch C (WHITE)

relative to the float. 2 (BLACK)

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MODEL NUMBER - ATLAS
Model: 1
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1 PRODUCT NAME 2 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT

1 Atlas™ Magnetic Level Indicator E English (inches)
M Metric (cm)

3 MOUNTING CONFIGURATION & CHAMBER CONSTRUCTION

Connection orientation Chamber top Chamber bottom
1 Side / Side Welded end cap Flange
2 Side / Side Flange Welded end cap
3 Side / Side Flange Flange
5 Top / Bottom* Flange Flange
7 Top / Side Welded end cap with process connection Flange
9 Side / Bottom Flange Welded end cap with process connection

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 5

Option 7
Option 9 Option 1 with
three process connections

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4 CHAMBER/FLANGE RATING
ASME EN 1092-1
A 150# 1 PN 16
B 300# 2 PN 25
C 600# 3 PN 40
D 900# 4 PN 63
E 1500# 5 PN 100
F 2500# 6 PN 160
7 PN 250
8 PN 320

5 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION 6 CONSTRUCTION GRADE

Metallic Metallic construction – Non-PED
A 316/316L stainless steel chamber 1 Industrial Grade (standard)
B 316/316L stainless steel chamber with carbon steel fittings & flanges 2 ASME B31.1 for Power Piping Standard
C 304/304L stainless steel chamber 3 ASME B31.3 for Process Piping Standard 
D 304/304L stainless steel chamber with carbon steel fittings & flanges 4 Industrial Grade with NACE MR0175/0103
G 321 stainless steel 6 ASME B31.3 and NACE MR0103/0175 
H 347 stainless steel 8 Industrial Grade (extruded outlet)
J 904L stainless steel 9 ASME B31.3 (extruded outlet) 
N Titanium
P Monel® Metallic construction – PED
Q Hastelloy C-276 D NACE MR0175/MR0103

R Alloy 20 E ASME B31.3 & NACE MR0175/MR0103 

S Inconel® 625 J Industrial

T Incoloy® 825 Z ASME B31.3 

U 254 SMO ➀ Consult factory if ASME B31.3 certification is required on carbon

steel constructions with design temperatures below -17 °C (0 °F).

7 CHAMBER FLANGE(S) TYPE

ASME flanges
A RF slip-on (standard for digit 4 = A, B, C)
B RF weld neck
C RF Socketweld Flange (digit 4 = A or B)
J RTJ weld neck (standard for digit 4 = D, E, F)
Chamber flanges
EN 1092-1 flanges
6 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type A
7 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B2 (standard for digit 4 = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
8 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B1 (standard for digit 4 = 1, 2, 3)
N No chamber flange

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8 PROCESS CONNECTION TYPE

Threaded or Welded
M Threaded NPT-M (male)
Threaded NPT-M, option M
P Pipe nipple plain end Pipe nipple plain end, option P
R Pipe nipple butt weld end
N Threaded NPT-F (female) ➀ Pipe nipple butt weld end, option R
Q Socket weld ➀
Threaded NPT-F, option N
W Threadolet™ ➁
T Sockolet™ ➁ Socket weld, option Q
S Weldolet™ ➁
Threadolet NPT-F, option W
ASME ➃
A RF slip-on flange ➂ Sockolet, option T
B RF weld neck flange
C RF socketweld flange
Weldolet, option S
J RJ weld neck flange
Slip-on flange, option A
EN 1092-1 ➃ (process connection size < chamber size)
6 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type A
7 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B2
8 Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B1 Machined flange, option A
➀O nly available in combination with digit 9 = A, B or C. (process connection size ≥ chamber size)
➁ Consult factory for sizes > 1”.
➂M achined flange (to smaller pipe size) if process
connection size ≥ chamber size (e.g., 2”/DN50 process
connection and 2” chamber).
➃ P ressure ratings for flanges are by default the same as
Weld neck flange, option B, J, 8, 7, 6
selected in Digit 4 (process connection size < chamber size)

Weld neck flange, option B, J, 8, 7, 6

(process connection size ≥ chamber size)

9 PROCESS CONNECTION SIZE 10 GASKET STYLE FOR CHAMBER FLANGE(S)

ASME EN 1092-1 Gaskets for metallic flanges
A 1
⁄2" 1 DN 15 A Flexible graphite fiber ➀
B 3
⁄4" 2 DN 20 B Spiral wound with graphite filler and carbon steel outer ring ➁
C 1" 3 DN 25 Spiral wound with graphite filler, inner ring included matching
D 1 ⁄2"
1
4 DN 40 C chamber material, and carbon steel or stainless steel outer ring
based on chamber material ➁
E 2" 5 DN 50
D RTJ oval ring ➃
F 2 ⁄2"
1
6 DN 65
E RTJ octagonal ring ➂ ➃
G 3" 7 DN 80
H 4" 8 DN 100 N None (if mating flanges are not supplied)
J 6" 9 DN 150 ➀ Standard gasket for RF flanges with rating up to 300# / PN 63.
➁S tandard gasket options for RF flanges with rating > 300# / PN 63. Winding material
matches chamber material.
➂ Standard ring joint for RJ ANSI flanges (digit 7 = J).
➃ Ring joint material matches flange material.

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X = product with a specific customer requirement

11 CHAMBER BOLTING MATERIAL

A 304 Stainless steel class 2 A193 Gr. B8 Class 2 / A194 Gr. 8
C 316 stainless steel class 2 A-193 Gr B8M class 2 / A-194 Gr 8M
D 316 stainless steel class 2 with PTFE coating A-193 Gr B8M class 2 / A-194 Gr 8M
G 316 stainless steel class 2 + NACE A-193 Gr B8M class 2 / A-194 Gr 8MA

S Alloy steel with zinc plating (+210 °C (+390 °F) is maximum temp for zinc-plated bolting) A-193 Gr B7 / A-194 Gr 2H
T Alloy steel with zinc plating + NACE (+210 °C (+390 °F) is maximum temp for zinc-plated bolting) A-193 Gr B7M / A-194 Gr 2HM
M Alloy steel ➀ A-193 Gr B7 / A-194 Gr 2H
P Alloy steel + NACE ➀ A-193 Gr B7M / A-194 Gr 2HM

N None (if mating flanges are not supplied)

➀ Available only in combination with digit 5 = B or D.

12 VENT SIZE 13 VENT TYPE

N None N None Valves
A Ball Valve, FNPT × FNPT
ASME ASME B Ball Valve, SW × SW
1 1
⁄2" 1 Threaded NPT-F (female) with plug C Ball Valve, SW × FNPT
2 3
⁄4" 2 Socket weld D Gate Valve, FNPT × FNPT
3 1" 3 Threaded NPT-M (male) E Gate Valve, SW × SW
4 11⁄2" 4 Pipe nipple plain end F Gate Valve, SW × FNPT
5 2" 5 Pipe nipple butt weld end G RF Flange Ball Valve w/spool
6 RF slip-on flange ➀ H RF Flange Gate Valve w/spool
EN 1092-1
7 RF weld neck flange ➀
A DN 15
9 RJ weld neck flange ➀ EN 1092-1
B DN 20
R Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type A ➀
C DN 25
S Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B2 ➀
D DN 40
T Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B1 ➀
E DN 50 ➀ Pressure class of vent flange is as selected in digit 4.

14 DRAIN SIZE 15 DRAIN TYPE

N None N None Valves
A Ball Valve, FNPT × FNPT
ANSI ASME B Ball Valve, SW × SW
1 1
⁄2" 1 Threaded NPT-F (female) with plug C Ball Valve, SW × FNPT
2 3
⁄4" 2 Socket weld D Gate Valve, FNPT × FNPT
3 1" 3 Threaded NPT-M (male) E Gate Valve, SW × SW
4 11⁄2" 4 Pipe nipple plain end F Gate Valve, SW × FNPT
5 2" 5 Pipe nipple butt weld end G RF Flange Ball Valve w/spool
6 RF slip-on flange ➀ H RF Flange Gate Valve w/spool
EN (DIN)
7 RF weld neck flange ➀
A DN 15
9 RJ weld neck flange ➀ EN 1092-1
B DN 20
R Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type A ➀
C DN 25
S Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B2 ➀
D DN 40
T Weld neck (Type 11) EN 1092-1 Type B1 ➀
E DN 50
➀ Pressure class of drain flange is as selected in digit 4.

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16 CHAMBER MODIFICATION FOR MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL SWITCHES AND/OR TRANSMITTER

ATLAS can be combined with various externally mounted accessories, including switches and transmitters. In these cases
minor changes to the chamber and float design may be required.
For digit 16, match up the MLI product with the appropriate transmitter, switch or combination of both.
For OES/ORS switch, refer to the switch selection data for temperature limitations and insulation options. Match up the
switch model code digit 7 with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For OCT transmitter, refer to OCT information for temperature limitations and match up the OCT model code with the
MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For Jupiter transmitter, refer to JM4 information for temperature limitations and possible mounting configurations.
Match up the Jupiter model code with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
All transmitters and switches must be ordered separately.

N No switch or transmitter added Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter with at least one OES or ORS switch
Mounting of switches
Switch only (no transmitter)
Mounting of Jupiter clamp attached
Y OES or ORS switch(es) clamp mounted to chamber mounted to to switch
Z OES or ORS switch(es) attached to switch mount rod chamber mount rod
Top mount without offset ➀ A➁ L➂➃
OCT reed chain transmitter (no switches) Top mount offset, with or without high
B M➃
8 Top mount temperature bend

9 Bottom mount Bottom mount offset, with or without

C P➃
high temperature bend

Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter only (no switches) ➀ Available only in combination with digit 3 = 1 and digit 13 = N or 1
1 Top mount without offset ➀ ➁ Jupiter: max. 79 to 454 °C (175 to 850 °F) with insulation
➂ Jupiter: max. 79 to 454 °C (175 to 850 °F) with insulation (digit 17 = A, C)
2 Top mount offset, with or without high temperature design ➃ Available when digit 17 = A, B, C or D
3 Bottom mount offset, with or without high temperature design

17 INSULATION OPTIONS
Indicator: max. 121 °C (250 °F)
N None ➀ OCT transmitter: max. 93 °C (200 °F)
Jupiter transmitter: max. 79 °C (175 °F)

Insulation pad for indicator and transmitter

E Indicator only digit 16 = N, Y 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
F Indicator only digit 16 = N 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 537 °C (1000 °F)
digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➁ 79 °C (175 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
U Transmitter only
digit 16 = 8, 9 93 °C (200 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➁ 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
R Indicator & transmitter
digit 16 = 8, 9 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
K Transmitter only digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➂ & digit 18 = N 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 454 °C (850 °F)
V Indicator & transmitter digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➁ 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 454 °C (850 °F)

Insulation blanket for personnel protection Cryogenic insulation

A Chamber pipe only up to 260 °C (500 °F) L Process temperature down to -100 °C (-150 °F)
B Chamber pipe only 261 to 538 °C (501 to 1000 °F) P Process temperature down to -196 °C (-320 °F)
C Chamber and flanges up to 260 °C (500 °F)
Other options for temperature maintenance or freeze protection
D Chamber and flanges 261 to 538 °C (501 to 1000 °F)
➀ It is recommended to not fully enclose the MLI indicator in boiler / steam drum applications H Electric heat tracing ➃
➁ Matches external mount Jupiter with digit 3 = E, F, H S Steam tracing (3⁄8" tubing) ➃
➂M  atches external mount Jupiter with digit 3 = K, L, M
➃W  ith maximum temperature up to +260 °C (+500 °F); consult factory for application J Steam jacket (1⁄2" NPT inlet/outlet) ➃
temperature higher than +260 °C (+500 °F).
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18 MEASUREMENT TYPE & INDICATION STYLE

Total level
1 Orange / black metal flags
2 Yellow / black metal flags
3 Red / white metal flags (standard)
4 Red / silver metal flags +371 °C (+700 °F) and above

A Orange / black metal flags with yellow float diagnostics ➀

B Yellow / black metal flags with orange float diagnostics ➀
C Red / white metal flags with yellow float diagnostics ➀
D Red / silver metal flags with black float diagnostics ➀ +371 °C (+700 °F) and above

S Fluorescent orange shuttle / follower ➁ Maximum Temperature +120 °C (+249 °F)

Interface level
5 Orange / black metal flags
6 Yellow / black metal flags
7 Red / white metal flags (standard)
8 Red / silver metal flags +371 °C (+700 °F) and above

F Orange / black metal flags with yellow float diagnostics ➀

G Yellow / black metal flags with orange float diagnostics ➀
H Red / white metal flags with yellow float diagnostics ➀
J Red / silver metal flags with black float diagnostics ➀ +371 °C (+700 °F) and above

T Fluorescent orange shuttle / follower ➁ Maximum Temperature +120 °C (+249 °F)

N No indicator (For external use of external Jupiter mount only)
➀ Float diagnostics is a safety feature which indicates a contrasting color on the visual ➁ Only available with stainless steel indicator, refer to digit 19.
indicator when the float has fallen below the lowest measurable point on the scale. This
can occur when the specific gravity of the liquid drastically decreases or the float collapses
due to a pressure spike.

19 INDICATOR HOUSING MATERIAL & MEASURING SCALE ➀

Wide View Stainless Steel indicator Anodized Aluminum Housing
A Foot / Inch Measurement 1 Foot / Inch Measurement
M Meter / Centimeter Measurement 3 Running Inch Measurement
C Running Inch Measurement 4 Percent (0 - 100%) Measurement
D Percent (0 - 100%) Measurement 5 Gallon Measurement
E Gallon Measurement 6 Liter Measurement
G Meter / Millimeter Measurement 7 Meter / Millimeter Measurement
H Foot / Inch with Percent (Dual Scale) 8 Meter / Centimeter Measurement
J Meter / Millimeter with Percent (Dual Scale)
N No scale
F Liter Measurement
 Aluminum indicator with glass window is required if the process
P No scale operating temperature exceeds 800 F (427 C)

20 CHAMBER CODE
Codes listed are valid for metallic construction (refer to digit 5).
1 2" S10 digit 21 = 2, B, D 3 21⁄2" S10 A 3" S10
2 2" S40 4 2 ⁄2" S40
1
B 3" S40
5 21⁄2" S80 C 3" S80

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Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

21-22 FLOAT CODE

Codes listed are valid for metallic construction (refer to digit 5).
Total level measurement
Consult factory for operating S.G. and/or pressure/temperature rating not covered by the table and graphs.
Float types 2 and B (digit 21) cover full 150 # and PN 16 rating of carbon steel and 316/316L SST flanges up to 315 °C (600 °F).
Float type D (digit 21) covers full 300 # rating of 316/316L SST flanges up to 315 °C (600 °F) and of carbon steel flanges up to
200 °C (400 °F).
Float type D (digit 21) covers full PN 25 and PN 40 rating of carbon steel and 316/316L SST flanges up to 315 °C (600 °F).
Pressure rating of floats (see graphs for full pressure drop details):
type 2: max.
 23.0 bar @ 40 °C (333 psi @ 100 °F), max. 18.6 bar @ 315 °C (270 psi @ 600 °F);
hydrotest pressure: 27.6 bar @ 40 °C (400 psi @ 100 °F).
type B: max.
 34.5 bar @ 40 °C (500 psi @ 100 °F), max. 15.1 bar @ 315 °C (219 psi @ 600 °F);
hydrotest pressure: 41.4 bar @ 40 °C (600 psi @ 100 °F).
type D: max. 74.7 bar @ 40 °C (1083 psi @ 100 °F), max. 32.6 bar @ 315 °C (473 psi @ 600 °F);
hydrotest pressure: 89.6 bar @ 40 °C (1300 psi @ 100 °F).

Chamber rating 150 #, PN 16, PN 25 ➀ 300 #, 600 #, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100
Float mat. 316 SST Ti ➁ Ti ➁
Oper. S.G. Code ➂ Code ➂ Code ➂
0,55 - 0,64 — BE -
0,65 - 0,74 — BE DE
0,75 - 0,84 2C BB DC
0,84 - 0,94 2B BB DB
0,95 - 1,04 2B BB DB

➀ Float types 2 and B (digit 21) do not cover full PN 25 rating of flanges in ➁ Titanium float is factory default
some cases; check the application data (pressure/temperature) with the
float graphs before selecting one of these floats. ➂ C ode 99 is used for special float. Depending on the application a
factory assigned code different from the listed ones is possible.

Interface level measurement

99 Special float

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Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

Process pressure: bar (psig)

Process temperature: °C (°F)

Process pressure: bar (psig)

Float type 2
Process pressure: bar (psig)

Process temperature: °C (°F)

Float type D

Process temperature: °C (°F)

Float type B

23-25 VISUAL INDICATION LENGTH

Specify in INCHES (maximum = 212) when model code 2 is E
X X X
Specify in CENTIMETERS (maximum = 538) when model code 2 is M
Example #1: Center-to-Center is 84 inches. Enter as 084. (model digit 2 must be “E”)
Example #2: Center-to-Center is 124 centimeters. Enter as 124. (model digit 2 must be “M”)
Example #3: Center-to-Center is 124.25 inches. Enter as 124 inches and X the model for 124.25 inches. Consult factory for assistance.
Example #4: Center-to-Center is 724 millimeters. Enter as 072 centimeters and X the model for 724 millimeters. Consult factory for assistance.

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 B B

MODEL NUMBER - TOP MOUNT ATLAS

Model: 1 T N A
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1 PRODUCT NAME
1 Top Mount Atlas™ Magnetic Level Indicator

2 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
E English (inches)
M Metric (cm)
A

3 MOUNTING CONFIGURATION & CHAMBER CONSTRUCTION

Center-to-Face
Connection orientation Chamber top Chamber bottom 1/2 Indication
T Top Mount Threaded cap Flanged process connectionRange
Visual Visual
dication Indication
Range Range
B AT ON ROUGE , LA B AT ON ROUGE , LA
P HONE 1-225-906-2343 P HONE 1-225-906-2343
F A X 1-225-906-2344 F A X 1-225-906-2344
WWW. ORI ONI NS TRUMENTS.COM WWW. ORI ONI NS TRUMENTS.COM

4
1/2 Indication
CHAMBER/FLANGE RATING Range

A 150# ASME
B 300# ASME
C C
C 600# ASME B B
D 900# ASME
E 1500# ASME
F 2500# ASME

Top Mount

5 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
A 316/316L stainless steel chamber
B 316/316L stainless steel chamber with carbon steel fittings & flanges
Q Hastelloy C-276

6 CONSTRUCTION GRADE
Metallic construction – Non-PED
1 Industrial Grade (standard)
2 ASME B31.1 for Power Piping Standard
3 ASME B31.3 for Process Piping Standard 
4 Industrial Grade with NACE MR0175/0103
6 ASME B31.3 and NACE MR0103/0175 

Metallic construction – PED

D NACE MR0175/MR0103
E ASME B31.3 & NACE MR0175/MR0103 
J Industrial
Z ASME B31.3 
➀ C onsult factory if ASME B31.3 certification is required on carbon
steel constructions with design temperatures below -17 °C (0 °F).

7 CHAMBER FLANGE(S) TYPE

N No chamber flange

8 PROCESS CONNECTION TYPE

A ASME RF slip-on flange (machined)

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Model: N N N N N N
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

9 CUSTOMER NOZZLE SIZE 10 GASKET STYLE 13 VENT TYPE

1 2” S10 N None N None
2 2” S40
A
B
3” S10
3” S40
11 CHAMBER BOLTING MATERIAL 14 DRAIN SIZE
N None N None
C 3” S80
D 3” S160
E 4” S10 12 VENT SIZE 15 DRAIN TYPE
F 4” S40
N None N None
G 4” S80
H 4” S160

16 CHAMBER MODIFICATION FOR MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL SWITCHES AND/OR TRANSMITTER

ATLAS can be combined with various externally mounted accessories, including switches and transmitters. In these cases
minor changes to the chamber and float design may be required.
For digit 16, match up the MLI product with the appropriate transmitter, switch or combination of both.
For OES/ORS switch, refer to the switch selection data for temperature limitations and insulation options. Match up the
switch model code digit 7 with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For OCT transmitter, refer to OCT information for temperature limitations and match up the OCT model code with the
MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For Jupiter transmitter, refer to JM4 information for temperature limitations and possible mounting configurations.
Match up the Jupiter model code with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
All transmitters and switches must be ordered separately.

N No switch or transmitter added Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter with at least one OES or ORS switch
Mounting of switches
Switch only (no transmitter) clamp attached
Mounting of Jupiter
Y OES or ORS switch(es) clamp mounted to chamber mounted to to switch
chamber mount rod
Z OES or ORS switch(es) attached to switch mount rod
Top mount without offset A➀ L➁➂
Top mount offset, with or without high
OCT reed chain transmitter (no switches) B M➂
temperature bend
8 Top mount
Bottom mount offset, with or without
9 Bottom mount C P➂
high temperature bend
➀ Jupiter: max. 79 to 454 °C (175 to 850 °F) with insulation
Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter only (no switches) ➁ Jupiter: max. 79 to 454 °C (175 to 850 °F) with insulation (digit 17 = A, C)
1 Top mount without offset ➂ Available when digit 17 = A, B, C or D

2 Top mount offset, with or without high temperature design

3 Bottom mount offset, with or without high temperature design

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Model:
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

X = product with a specific customer requirement

17 INSULATION OPTIONS
Indicator: max. 121 °C (250 °F)
N None OCT transmitter: max. 93 °C (200 °F)
Jupiter transmitter: max. 79 °C (175 °F)

Insulation pad for indicator and transmitter

E Indicator only digit 16 = N, Y 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
F Indicator only digit 16 = N 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 537 °C (1000 °F)
digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➀ 79 °C (175 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
U Transmitter only
digit 16 = 8, 9 93 °C (200 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➀ 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
R Indicator & transmitter
digit 16 = 8, 9 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
K Transmitter only digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➁ & digit 18 = N 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 454 °C (850 °F)
V Indicator & transmitter digit 16 = 1, 2, 3, A, B, C ➁ 261 °C (501 °F) < T ≤ 454 °C (850 °F)
➀ Matches external mount Jupiter with digit 3 = E, F, H
➁ Matches external mount Jupiter with digit 3 = K, L, M

18 MEASUREMENT TYPE & INDICATION STYLE

Total level
1 Orange / black metal flags
2 Yellow / black metal flags
3 Red / white metal flags (standard)
4 Red / silver metal flags +371 °C (+700 °F) and above
N No indicator (For external use of external Jupiter mount only)

19 INDICATOR HOUSING MATERIAL & MEASURING SCALE ➀

Wide View Stainless Steel indicator

A Foot / Inch Measurement
M Meter / Centimeter Measurement
C Running Inch Measurement
D Percent (0 – 100%) Measurement
P No scale

Anodized Aluminum Housing

1 Foot / Inch Measurement
8 Meter / Centimeter Measurement
N No scale
A
 luminum indicator with glass window is required if the
process operating temperature exceeds +800° F (+427° C).

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Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

20 STILLING WELL SIZE 

1 2" S10 ‚ ➀ Stilling well is recommended for indicator length of 122 cm (48") or greater
➁ N ot available when digit 5 = B or digit 9 = 1, 2
2 2" S40 ƒ ➂ N ot available when digit 9 = 1, 2
3 21⁄2" S10 „ ➃ N ot available when digit 5 = B or digit 9 = 1, 2, C, D
➄ N ot available when digit 9 = 1, 2, C, D
4 21⁄2" S40
➅ N ot available when digit 5 = B or digit 9 = 1, 2, A, B, C, D, H
A 3" S10 † ➆ N ot available when digit 9 = 1, 2, A, B, C, D, H
B 3" S40 ‡
N None

21 FLOAT DIAMETER (Consult Factory) 22 FLOAT LENGTH (Consult Factory)

9 Custom 9 Custom
D 2" A 6"
8 21⁄4" B 8"
K 2 ⁄2"
1
C 10"
L 3" D 12"
E 14"

23-25 VISUAL INDICATION LENGTH

Specify in INCHES (maximum = 212) when model code 2 is E
X X X
Specify in CENTIMETERS (maximum = 538) when model code 2 is M
Example #1: Center-to-Center is 84 inches. Enter as 084. (model digit 2 must be “E”)
Example #2: Center-to-Center is 124 centimeters. Enter as 124. (model digit 2 must be “M”)
Example #3: Center-to-Center is 124.25 inches. Enter as 124 inches and X the model for 124.25 inches. Consult factory for assistance.
Example #4: Center-to-Center is 724 millimeters. Enter as 072 centimeters and X the model for 724 millimeters. Consult factory for assistance.

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MODEL NUMBER - PLASTIC ATLAS
Model: 1
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1 PRODUCT NAME 2 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT

6 Plastic Atlas™ Magnetic Level Indicator E English (inches)
M Metric (cm)

3 MOUNTING CONFIGURATION & CHAMBER CONSTRUCTION

Connection orientation Chamber top Chamber bottom
1 Side / Side End Cap Flange
2 Side / Side Flange End Cap
3 Side / Side Flange Flange

4 CHAMBER/FLANGE RATING 6 CONSTRUCTION GRADE

A 150# 1 Industrial Grade (standard)

5 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION 7 CHAMBER FLANGE(S) TYPE

1 PVC P Full Face Socket Flange ➀
2 CPVC Q Serrated Face Socket Flange ➁
3 KYNAR ➀ Available when 5th digit = 1, 2, 3, 4
4 POLYPROPYLENE ➁A vailable when 5th digit = 5

5 FIBERGLASS

Table 1
8 PROCESS CONNECTION TYPE
1 Van Stone Socket Flange ➀
Maximum Design Pressure: PSI [Bar] vs Temperature
2 Full Face Socket Flange ➁
Digit 5
3 Serrated Face Socket Flange ➂
Design 1 2 3 4
➀A  vailable when 5th digit = 1, 2
Temperature ➁ Available when 5th digit = 1, 2, 3, 4
°F (°C) PVC CPVC KYNAR PP ➂ Available when 5th digit = 5

73 (23)
80 (27)
150 [10.34]
150 [10.34]
150 [10.34]
150 [10.34]
140 [9.65]
133 [9.17]
20 [1.38]
19 [1.31]
9 PROCESS CONNECTION SIZE
A 1
⁄2" Flange
90 (32) 150 [10.34] 150 [10.34] 122 [8.41] 18 [1.24]
B 3
⁄4" Flange
100 (38) 124 [8.55] 124 [8.55] 112 [7.72] 17 [1.17]
C 1" Flange
110 (43) 100 [6.89] 100 [6.89] 105 [7.24] 16 [1.10]
D 11⁄2" Flange
115 (46) 90 [6.21] 90 [6.21] 99 [6.83] 15 [1.03]
E 2" Flange
120 (49) 80 [5.52] 80 [5.52] 95 [6.55] 15 [1.03]
125 (52) 70 [4.83] 70 [4.83] 92 [6.34] 14 [.97]
130 (54) 60 [4.14] 60 [4.14] 87 [6.00] 14 [.97]
10 GASKET STYLE FOR CHAMBER FLANGE(S)
140 (60) 44 [3.03] 44 [3.03] 81 [5.58] 13 [.90]
N None (if mating flanges are not supplied)
150 (66) N.R. N.R. 73 [5.03] 11 [.76]
P EPDM Rubber (+93 °C / +200 °F maximum) ➀
160 (71) N.R. N.R. 69 [4.78] 10 [.69]
Q Neoprene Rubber (+121 °C / +250 °F maximum) ➀
170 (77) N.R. N.R. 63 [4.34] 5 [.34]
R Buna-N Nitrile Rubber (+121 °C / +250 °F maximum) ➀
180 (82) N.R. N.R. 59 [4.07] N.R.
S ePTFE soft ring (+232 °C / +450 °F maximum) ➀
200 (93) N.R. N.R. 50 [3.45] N.R.
T VITON® (+149 °C / +300 °F maximum) ➀
210 (99) N.R. N.R. 46 [3.17] N.R.
➀ Temperature limitations are primarily based on plastic construction.
240 (116) N.R. N.R. 35 [2.41] N.R.
280 (138) N.R. N.R. 25 [1.72] N.R.
N.R. = Not Recommended
- Interpolation is permitted
- Fiberglass ratings not listed since they are application specific

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Model:
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

11 CHAMBER BOLTING MATERIAL

N None
A 304 Stainless steel class 2 A193 Gr. B8 Class 2 / A194 Gr. 8
S Zinc-plated Alloy Steel (+210 °C (+390 °F)) A193 Gr B7 / A194 Gr 2H

12 VENT SIZE 13 VENT TYPE 14 DRAIN SIZE 15 DRAIN TYPE

N None N None N None N None
1 1
⁄2" ➀ 1 Threaded NPT-F (female) with plug 1 ⁄2" ➀
1
1 Threaded NPT-F (female) with plug
2 3
⁄4" ➀ 2 ⁄4" ➀
3

➀N
 ot Available when 5th digit = 3, 4

16 CHAMBER MODIFICATION FOR MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL SWITCHES AND/OR TRANSMITTER

Atlas can be combined with various externally mounted accessories, including switches and transmitters. In these cases
minor changes to the chamber and float design may be required.
For digit 16, match up the MLI product with the appropriate transmitter, switch or combination of both.
For OES/ORS switch, refer to the switch selection data for temperature limitations and insulation options. Match up the
switch model code digit 7 with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For OCT transmitter, refer to OCT information for temperature limitations and match up the OCT model code with the
MLI model codes 16 and 17.
For Jupiter transmitter, refer to JM4 information for temperature limitations and possible mounting configurations.
Match up the Jupiter model code with the MLI model codes 16 and 17.
All transmitters and switches must be ordered separately.

N No switch or transmitter added Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter with at least one OES or ORS switch
Mounting of switches -
Mounting of Jupiter
Switch only (no transmitter) clamp mounted to chamber

Y OES or ORS switch(es) clamp mounted to chamber Top mount without offset ➀ A
Top mount offset, with or without high
B
temperature bend
OCT reed chain transmitter (no switches)
Bottom mount offset, with or without
8 Top mount C
high temperature bend
9 Bottom mount
➀ Available only in combination with digit 3 = 1 and digit 13 = N or 1

Jupiter magnetostrictive transmitter only (no switches)

1 Top mount without offset ➀
2 Top mount offset, with or without high temperature design
3 Bottom mount offset, with or without high temperature design

17 INSULATION OPTIONS – See Plastic Temperature Limitations

N None

18 MEASUREMENT TYPE & INDICATION STYLE

1 Orange / Black flags
2 Yellow / Black flags
3 Red / White flags

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Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

X = product with a specific customer requirement

19 INDICATOR HOUSING MATERIAL & MEASURING SCALE

Wide View Stainless Steel
A Foot / Inch Measurement
M Meter / Centimeter Measurement
C Running Inch Measurement
D Percent (0 - 100%) Measurement
P No scale

Anodized Aluminum
N No scale
1 Foot / Inch Measurement
8 Meter / Centimeter Measurement

20 CHAMBER CODE
8 2" S80

21 FLOAT DIAMETER
1 1 7⁄8"
9 Custom

22 FLOAT LENGTH

B 8" Minimum S.G.: 1.11

C 10" Minimum S.G.: 0.89
D 12" Minimum S.G.: 0.74
9 Custom

23-25 VISUAL INDICATION LENGTH

Specify in INCHES (maximum = 212) when model code 2 is E
X X X
Specify in CENTIMETERS (maximum = 538) when model code 2 is M

Example #1: Center-to-Center is 84 inches. Enter as 084. (model digit 2 must be “E”)
Example #2: Center-to-Center is 124 centimeters. Enter as 124. (model digit 2 must be “M”)
Example #3: Center-to-Center is 124.25 inches. Enter as 124 inches and X the model for 124.25 inches. Consult factory for assistance.
Example #4: Center-to-Center is 724 millimeters. Enter as 072 centimeters and X the model for 724 millimeters. Consult factory for assistance.

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OPTIONAL EXTERNAL MOUNT LEVEL TRANSMITTERS
The Jupiter transmitter is a magnetostrictive level transmitter while the OCT transmitter is a reed chain level transmitter.
Both types are mounted to the MLI via clamps.

Jupiter Model JM4 magnetostrictive transmitter

SELECTION DATA
Model: J M 4 5
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

X = product with a specific customer requirement

5 SIGNAL OUTPUT
1 4-20 mA with HART
2 Foundation fieldbus™ Communications

6 SAFETY OPTIONS
0 None required for FOUNDATION fieldbus™

1 SIL 2 Hardware 
Probe mounting
positions on Atlas™,
7 ACCESSORIES/MOUNTING
Vector™, and
0 No Digital Display and Keypad- Integral Gemini™ Magnetic
1 No Digital Display and Keypad - Remote 36” (0.91m) ‚ Level Indicators
2 No Digital Display and Keypad - Remote 144” (3.6m) ‚
A Digital Display and Keypad - Integral
B Digital Display and Keypad - Remote 36” (0.91m) ‚
C Digital Display and Keypad - Remote 144” (3.6m) ‚

8 AREA CLASSIFICATION Probe mounting

0 General Purpose, Weatherproof (IP 67) positions on
FLOAT Aurora® MLI
1 Intrinsically Safe / FISCO (cFMus)
Probe proximity to the
3 Explosion-Proof / FNICO (cFMus) float is critical
A Intrinsically Safe (ATEX & IEC)
B Flame-Proof (ATEX & IEC)
C Ex n (ATEX & IEC)
D Dust Ex (ATEX & IEC)
1 FISCO Field Device (cFMus)
3 Explosion-Proof & FNICO Field Device (cFMus)

9 HOUSING
1 Aluminum, Dual-Compartment
2 316 SS, Dual-Compartment

10 CONDUIT CONNECTION & SUNSHADE OPTION

0 ⁄2” NPT
1

1 M20
2 1/2” NPT with Sunshade
3 M20 with Sunshade
 3 Party FMEDA report available
rd

‚ Remote-mount transmitter not available with XP / Flame Proof approvals

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Jupiter Model JM4 magnetostrictive external mount probe
X = product with a specific customer requirement
SELECTION DATA
Model: 2 0 0 0
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

X = product with a specific customer requirement

9 UNUSED
2 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM 0 None
A English Probe length to be provided in inches
C Metric Probe length to be provided in centimeters
10 LEVEL/INTERFACE MEASUREMENT PREFERENCE
1 Measure Only the Total Liquid Level
3 CONFIGURATION
2 Measure Only the Interface Level
E STANDARD Top Mount
suitable for process temperatures 3 Measure Both Total and Interface Level
F STANDARD Top Mount Offset -40 to +260 °C
(-40 to +500 °F)
H STANDARD Bottom Mount Offset

K HIGH-TEMP Top Mount

11–12 UNUSED
suitable for process temperatures 00 None
L HIGH-TEMP Top Mount Offset +501 to +850 °F
(+261 to +454 °C)
M HIGH-TEMP Bottom Mount Offset
13–15 PROBE LENGTH
R CRYOGENIC Top Mount
suitable for process temperatures Specify required insertion length (see below)
S CRYOGENIC Top Mount Offset -196 to +66 °C Example: 87 inches = 087 Code 2 must be "A"
(-320 to +150 °F) XXX
T CRYOGENIC Bottom Mount Offset Example: 120 centimeters = 120 Code 2 must be “C”
Note: Maximum Probe Length = 400 inches (999 cm)

4–5 MOUNTING SIDE

00 Left-Side MLI Mount
01 Right-side MLI Mount

6 PROBE MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION

Powder-Coated Aluminum Sensor Enclosure with 316 SS Probe
A
(Available only with Digit 3, Options F, H, L, M)
1 316 SS Sensor Enclosure with 316 SS Probe

7 PROBE OPTIONS
N None
V Vibration-resistant probe mounting
Top Mount Configuration

8 CHAMBER SIZE (FOR MOUNTING HARDWARE) Probe Length = Center-to-Center + 8 in. (20 cm)
Select these options if chamber DOES NOT contain high-temp insulation

1 2" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is 1, 2, or 7)

2 21⁄2" or if digit 20 of MLI model code is 3, 4, 5, or 6)
3 3" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is A, B, C, or D)
4 4" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is E, F, G, H, or J)
5 3
⁄4" (for Atlas Top Mount Configuration only)
0 None. No mounting clamps required.

Select these options if chamber DOES contain high-temp insulation

E 2" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is 1, 2, or 7)

F 21⁄2" or if digit 20 of MLI model code is 3, 4, 5, or 6)
G 3" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is A, B, C, or D)
H 4" (or if digit 20 of MLI model code is E, F, G, H, or J)
J 3
⁄4" (for Atlas Top Mount Configuration only) Top/Bottom Mount Offset Configuration
Probe Length = Center-to-Center + 6 in. (15 cm)
0 None. No mounting clamps required.

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OPTIONAL EXTERNAL MOUNT LEVEL TRANSMITTERS
OCT reed chain transmitter
The OCT analog transmitter mounts directly to the side of the MLI and provides a continuous 4–20 mA output signal
proportional to the liquid level. Using simple and reliable reed switches surface mounted to a printed circuit board, the
unit provides a resolution of ± 13 mm (0.50"). Activated by the magnetic field of the float, the transmitter is totally non-
invasive.

SELECTION DATA DIMENSIONS mm (inches)

Model: O C T
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1-3 BASIC MODEL NUMBER

dead zone 100 (4.00)
OCT Reed chain transmittter (FM/CSA explosion proof)

4 HOUSING / CABLE ENTRY

A IP 66, cast aluminum, 1⁄2" NPT-F cable entry
S IP 66, 316 stainless steel, 3⁄4" NPT-F cable entry

5 MOUNTING POSITION
Measuring length
A Top mount, right hand
(active span)
B Top mount, left hand
C Bottom mount, right hand
D Bottom mount, left hand

6 CHAMBER MOUNTING CODE

No insulation present on MLI (MLI model code digit 17 = N)
1 MLI model code digit 20 = 1, 2 MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
2 MLI model code digit 20 = 3, 4, 5, 6 MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
dead zone 100 (4.00)
3 MLI model code digit 20 = A, B, C, D MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
4 MLI model code digit 20 = E, F, G, H, J MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
5 MLI is a top mount design MLI model code digit 3 = T

MLI with high temperature insulation (MLI model code digit 17 = U, R)

E MLI model code digit 20 = 1, 2 MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
F MLI model code digit 20 = 3, 4, 5, 6 MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T 135 147
(5.30) (5.80)
G MLI model code digit 20 = A, B, C, D MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
H MLI model code digit 20 = E, F, G, H, J MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
J MLI is a top mount design MLI model code digit 3 = T 114
(4.50)
114
(4.50)
7 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
M Metric (cm)
E English (inches)

8-10 MEASURING LENGTH -

specify per cm (0.39") increment
030 Min 30 cm (12") Aluminum housing Stainless steel housing
500 503 cm (198") FM approval
500 503 cm (198") CSA approval
Match measuring length with visual indication length of MLI.
Sensor length = measuring length + 20 cm (8").

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OPTIONAL POINT LEVEL SWITCHES
The OES level switch is a cam-operated microswitch while the ORS level switch is a hermetically sealed reed switch. Both types
can be mounted to the MLI either via clamps or attached to a switch mount rod and are field adjustable. Simply loosen the
mounting clamps and position at the desired location. Ensure that the switch always remains in close proximity to the internal
float.
A switch mount rod is an available alternative method for mounting the switch to an MLI when chamber insulation blanket
is present. The rod assembly, which is welded to the MLI chamber, allows the switch to slide along the full length. When the
desired position is selected, simply tighten it in place.

FLOAT

FLOAT

OES switch attached to switch mount rod ORS switch attached to switch mount rod
OES bi-stable DPDT microswitch
The OES level switch is actuated by simple magnetic coupling. As the liquid level moves, the MLI float (with its internal magnets
and flux rings) follows. When the float moves into the proximity of the microswitch, the switch magnet interacts with the float’s
magnetic field actuating the switch. The bi-stable design of the switch ensures that it will not reset until the float passes the
switch in the opposite direction.
SELECTION DATA
Model: O E S 0 0 1
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1-3 BASIC MODEL NUMBER 7 MOUNTING

OES DPDT microswitch Clamp mounted to chamber
C
T ≤ 121 °C (250 °F)
4 HOUSING / CABLE ENTRY
P
Clamp mounted to chamber with insulation pad
121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
A IP66, cast aluminum, ⁄4" NPT-F cable entry (2 entries - 1 plugged)
3

Attached to switch mount rod 

S IP66, 316 stainless steel, 3⁄4" NPT-F cable entry (2 entries - 1 plugged) R
T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)

5 APPROVAL  When Digit 6 = N

76
N Weatherproof (3.00)
DIMENSIONS
1 FM/CSA explosion proof mm (inches)

6 CHAMBER MOUNTING CODE

140 215
N (5.50) (8.45)
No mounting clamps 
1 MLI model code digit 20 = 1 or 2 (2" chamber)
2 MLI model code digit 20 = 3, 4, 5 or 6 (21⁄2" chamber)
3 MLI model code digit 20 = A, B, C or D (3" chamber)
4 MLI model code digit 20 = E, F, G, H or J (4" chamber)
5 MLI model code digit 3 = T (top mount design (3⁄4" chamber))
 When Digit 7 = R
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ORS hermetically sealed bi-stable SPDT reed switch
The ORS level switch is actuated by the magnetic field produced by the MLI float. As the liquid level moves, the MLI float
(with its internal magnets and flux rings) follows. When the float moves into the proximity of the reed switch, the switch
is actuated. The bi-stable design of the switch ensures that it will not reset until the float passes the switch in the opposite
direction.

SELECTION DATA
Model: O R S 0 0 1
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

X = product with a specific customer requirement

1-3 BASIC MODEL NUMBER

ORS Hermetically sealed SPDT reed switch

4 HOUSING / CABLE ENTRY

1 Stainless body without junction box
A Stainless body with cast aluminum junction box, IP 66, 3⁄4" NPT-F cable entry
S Stainless body with stainless steel junction box, IP 66, 3⁄4” NPT-F cable entry

5 APPROVAL
1 FM/CSA
2 FM/CSA: 24 volt maximum
A ATEX (Digit 4 = A or S)
N General Purpose

6 CHAMBER MOUNTING CODE

1 MLI model code digit 20 is 1 or 2 (2" chamber) MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
2 MLI model code digit 20 is 3, 4, 5 or 6 (21⁄2" chamber) MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
3 MLI model code digit 20 is A, B, C, or D (3" chamber) MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
4 MLI model code digit 20 is E, F, G, H, or J (4" chamber) MLI model code digit 3 ≠ T
5 MLI is a top mount design ( ⁄4" chamber)
3
MLI model code digit 3 = T
N No mounting clamps 

7 MOUNTING
C Clamp mounted on MLI (standard) T ≤ 121 °C (250 °F)
P Clamp mounted on MLI with insulation pad 121 °C (250 °F) < T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
Attached to switch mount rod T ≤ 260 °C (500 °F)
R
Digit 6 = N

DIMENSIONS
mm (inches)
165
(6.50)

89 (3.50) 76 (3.00)

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