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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
Probe length*
4 mA (0 %)*
Inner length of the stand pipe
Danfoss
M84H0026_1
20 mA 
(100 %)*
Standpipe
diameter: 2-4 in.
Reference point
Distance
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