Danfoss AKS 4100 Technical Brochure

Danfoss AKS 4100 Technical Brochure

Liquid level sensor
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MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE
Technical brochure
Liquid Level Sensor
AKS 4100/4100U
AKS 4100/4100U - Cable Version
Features
© Danfoss A/S (AC-MCI/MWA), 2012-05
AKS 4100/4100U - Coaxial Version
Approved and qualified by Danfoss for
refrigeration applications
One product covering several probe lengths
(cable version)
A single product for all commonly used
refrigerants (cable version)
Cable version requires less top-end clearance
for installation and service
Proven operation with all refrigerants in
combination with oil.
No need to clean cable version when fully
covered by oil.
The cable version is very compact and easy
to handle, ship, install and use with different
lengths and refrigerants
For further details regarding mechanical and electrical installation please refer to the product
instructions PI.SC0.D (CABLE version) and PI.SC0.E (COAXIAL version).
DKRCI.PD.SC0.C3.02 / 520H5687
The AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor is designed
specifically to measure liquid levels in a wide range of
refrigeration applications.
The AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor is based
on a proven techhology called Time Domain
Reflectometry (TDR) or Guided Micro Wave.
AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor can be used to
measure the liquid level of many different refrigerants
in vessels, accumulators, receivers, standpipes, etc.
The electrical output is a 2-wired, loop powered
4-20 mA output signal, which is proportional to the
refrigerant liquid level.
AKS 4100/4100U in a cable version is suitable
for most commonly used refrigerants, including
R717(ammonia), HCFC, HFC and non corrosive gases/
liquids except CO
, and differing lengths from 800
2
mm(31.5 in.) and up to 5000 mm (197 in.).
The coaxial version of AKS 4100/4100U is designed for
use with CO
. It can also be used for all other appoved
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commonly used refrigerants.
The AKS 4100/4100U coaxial version should always
be used for marine applications for all refrigerant
types.
The AKS 4100/4100U cable version should NOT be
used for CO
or marine applications.
2
Dust, foam, vapour, agitated surfaces, boiling
surfaces, changes in density or in the dielectric
constant , εr, for the liquid have no influence on the
AKS 4100/4100U performance.
Oil accumulated in the bottom of a standpipe will not
disturb the liquid level signal and it is not necessary
to remove AKS 4100/4100U for cleaning after oil has
been drained out of the standpipe.
Changes of the liquid dielectric constant (εr)
do not affect operation.
5000 mm (197 in.) probe length with cable
version
2-wire loop powered; no separate transformer
needed.
Please Note:
If used together with Danfoss EKC 347 Level
Controller, a 14-30 V d.c supply is required.
Multi language HMI.
Level and setting readout in mm,cm,m( ft, in.)
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  • Page 1 The AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor is based on a proven techhology called Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) or Guided Micro Wave. AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor can be used to measure the liquid level of many different refrigerants in vessels, accumulators, receivers, standpipes, etc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Measuring range of AKS 4100/4100U - COAXIAL version ....... . .
  • Page 3: Product Concept

    Setting label. With the cable version it is possible to adapt the AKS 4100/4100U to any possible length in the range of 800 mm (31.5 in.) to 5000 mm (196.9 in.) © Danfoss A/S (AC-MCI/MWA), 2012-05 DKRCI.PD.SC0.C3.02 / 520H5687...
  • Page 4: Coaxial Version

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Coaxial version Coaxial version AKS 4100/4100U, Coaxial can be installed The Coaxial version consists of: in a standpipe (a) or directly in a vessel (b).  Signal Converter (with or without HMI)  Mechanical process connection with 5 m (197 in.) Ø2 mm (0.08 in.) stainless...
  • Page 5: Measuring Principle

    The AKS 4100/4100U electronic converter emits As long as the εr value of the liquid refrigerant is low-intensity, high frequency electromagnetic higher than 1.2, AKS 4100/4100U can detect the pulses with a width of approximately 1 liquid level and level measurement accuracy is not nanosecond, which travel at the speed of light affected.
  • Page 6: Measuring Range Of Aks 4100/4100U - Cable Version

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Measuring range of AKS 4100/4100U - CABLE version Reference point Bottom deadzone values based on the factory setting of dielectric constant Top dead zones 20 mA 120 mm (4.7 in.) (100 %)* Refrigerant Probe length range...
  • Page 7: Measuring Range Of Aks 4100/4100U - Coaxial Version

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Measuring range of AKS 4100/4100U - COAXIAL version Please note: It is mandatory to input dielectric constant for CO applications. AKS 4100 AKS 4100U Dielectric Constant εr always set during Quick Setup Dielectric Constant εr always set during Quick Setup...
  • Page 8: Ordering Aks 4100/4100U

    HMI display unit. The HMI display unit can be ordered separately and there Coaxial version - AKS 4100/4100U (available in predefined lengths, with or without HMI) are two possibilities: • 084H4540 Description Probe length...
  • Page 9: Dimensions And Weights

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Dimensions and weights CABLE version 33 mm 1.3 in. Probe length 141.3 mm 34.2 mm (5.6 in.) 1.4 in. Weight: approx. 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) COAXIAL version Lunghezza sonda 141,3 mm 34,2 mm (5,6 in.) 1,4 in.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Stainless steel tubes supporting the available probe length LCD display Max. measuring range Coaxial AKS 4100: 500, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1700 and 2200 mm AKS 4100U: 19.2, 30, 45, 55, 65, 85 in. Single cable Ø2 mm / 0.08 in.: 800-5000 mm (31.5-197 in.) Dead zone This depends on the type of probe.
  • Page 11 – Default (Error output set to 3.6 mA) RL [Ω] ≤ ((Uext -14 V)/22 mA). – (Error output set to 22 mA) Cable gland AKS 4100: PG 13, M20×1.5 ; (cable diameter: 6-8 mm (0.24-0.31in.) AKS 4100U: ½ in. NPT Cable entry capacity (terminal) 0.5-1.5 mm...
  • Page 12: Quick Setup

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Note: The signal converter can be programmed with or without mechanical process connector assembled. Quick Setup (all values below are only examples) • Connect the device to the power supply • Press to change of SCALE 4 mA.
  • Page 13: Coaxial Version

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U COAXIAL version Quick Setup (all values below are only examples) When CO is used: • Press to confirm. • Connect the device to the power supply AKS 4100 (see the product instruction for detail on AKS 4100 electrical installation/connection).
  • Page 14: Forcing Ma Output

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U CABLE and COAXIAL version Forcing mA output (all values below are only examples) Default screen • Press • Press 4 times to return to default AKS 4100 AKS 4100 screen. DISTANCE 2.2.0 5000 mm TESTS...
  • Page 15: Saturated Vapour Dielectric Constant

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U Saturated vapour dielectric constant (default value: 1.066) R717 (NH R744 (CO Temperature range: Temperature range: –40°C → +50°C (–40°F → +122°F) –50°C → +15°C (–58°F → +59°F) Temperature Temperature Dielectric constant Temperature Temperature Dielectric constant [°C]...
  • Page 16: How To Change The Language Setting (Default: English)

    Liquid Level Sensor, AKS 4100/4100U How to change the language setting (Default: English) Default screen Enter password: • Press to see the language AKS 4100 possibilities DISTANCE Press to confirm. AKS 4100 5000 mm 2.1.0 AKS 4100 INFORMATION 2.7.1 LANGUAGE •...

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