The **Honeywell / FEMA DCM6** is a high-precision mechanical pressure switch widely used in industrial pipelines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, boilers, and machinery for overpressure monitoring and control of non-corrosive liquid and gaseous media.
### Core Specifications
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
| — | — |
| **Model** | DCM6 |
| **Brand** | Honeywell FEMA |
| **Adjustment Range** | **0.5 to 6 bar** (0.05 to 0.6 MPa) |
| **Switching Differential (Deadband)** | Approx. **0.15 bar** |
| **Maximum Allowable Pressure** | **16 bar** |
| **Pressure Connection** | External thread **G 1/2″** / Internal thread **G 1/4″** |
| **Electrical Rating** | 250 VAC, 8 A (microswitch SPDT output) |
| **Protection Class** | **IP54** (when mounted vertically) |
| **Medium Temperature Range** | -25°C to +70°C |
| **Ambient Temperature Range** | -25°C to +60°C |
| **Housing Material** | Seawater-resistant die-cast aluminum (GD Al Si 12) |
| **Safety Certification** | **SIL 2** compliant |
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### Key Features & Applications
1. **High Reliability**: Features a metal bellows sensing element and a robust die-cast aluminum housing, offering excellent vibration and corrosion resistance.
2. **Applicable Media**: Air, non-corrosive gases, water, hydraulic fluids, light heating oil, etc.
3. **Safety Certified**: Suitable for critical safety interlock circuits requiring SIL 2 compliance.
