
© Danfoss A/S (AC-MCI/MWA), 2012-05
DKRCI.PD.SC0.C3.02 / 520H5687 7
Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U
Measuring range of AKS 4100/4100U - COAXIAL version
Top
dead
zone
120 mm
(4.7 in.)
Measuring range
Bottom
dead
zone
(see tables)
Min: 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Ø2 mm (0.08 in.)
stainless wire
Pr
obe length*
4 mA (0 %)*
Inner length of the stand pipe
Danfoss
M84H0026_1
20 mA
(100 %)*
Standpip
e
diameter: 2-4 in.
Reference point
Distanc
e
Surface level
Please note: It is mandatory to input dielectric constant for CO
2
applications.
* Values to be entered into HMI Quick Setup menu
and recorded on the setting label.
Stick the setting label onto the Signal Converter either
inside or outside.
AKS 4100
Dielectric Constant εr always set during Quick Setup
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[mm]
[in.]
[mm]
[in.]
CO
2
500
19.7
170
6.7
800
31.5
1000
39.4
1200
47.2
1500
59.1
1700
66.9
2200
86.6
Factory setting
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[mm]
[in.]
[mm]
[in.]
Ammonia
500
19.7
95
3.7
800
31.5
104
4.1
1000
39.4
110
4.3
1200
47.2
116
4.6
1500
59.1
125
4.9
1700
66.9
131
5.2
2200
86.6
146
5.8
Improved Bottom dead zone values
after the adjustment of dielectric constant
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[mm]
[in.]
[mm]
[in.]
Ammonia
500
19.7
80
3.2
800
31.5
1000
39.4
1200
47.2
1500
59.1
1700
66.9
2200
86.6
Factory setting
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[mm]
[in.]
[mm]
[in.]
HCFC,HFC
500
19.7
115
4.5
800
31.5
124
4.9
1000
39.4
130
5.1
1200
47.2
136
5.4
1500
59.1
145
5.7
1700
66.9
151
5.9
2200
86.6
166
6.5
Improved Bottom dead zone values
after the adjustment of dielectric constant
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[mm]
[in.]
[mm]
[in.]
HCFC,HFC
500
19.7
100
3.9
800
31.5
1000
39.4
1200
47.2
1500
59.1
1700
66.9
2200
86.6
AKS 4100U
Dielectric Constant εr always set during Quick Setup
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[in.]
[in.]
[mm]
CO
2
19.2
6.7
170
30
45
55
65
85
Factory setting
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[in.]
[in.]
[mm]
Ammonia
19.2
3.73
95
30
4.05
103
45
4.50
114
55
4.80
122
65
5.10
130
85
5.70
145
Improved Bottom dead zone values
after the adjustment of dielectric constant
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[in.]
[in.]
[mm]
Ammonia
19.2
3.1
80
30
45
55
65
85
Factory setting
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[in.]
[in.]
[mm]
HCFC,HFC
19.2
4.52
115
30
4.84
123
45
5.29
134
55
5.59
142
65
5.89
150
85
6.49
165
Improved Bottom dead zone values
after the adjustment of dielectric constant
Refrigerant
Probe
Length
Bottom
Dead
Zone
Bottom
Dead
Zone
[in.]
[in.]
[mm]
HCFC,HFC
19.2
3.94
100
30
45
55
65
85