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Fuel Level Sensors

Adjustable Fuel Lever Arm Senders
ALAS 1 and ALAS 2
To ensure the safe operation of vehicles and machinery it is
important to be reliably informed about the current fuel level
at all times. Lever-type senders measure the level in the
tank and send the information to the corresponding display
instrument. An additional reserve function can be set to
provide a warning when the fuel level is too low.

A new generation of lever-type senders

Our new, specially developed lever-type fuel senders now
offer our customers a robust and particularly flexible way
of ensuring reliable fuel measurement for various tank
depths.

The system is based on a lever arm, which captures

the current fuel level. The length of the lever arm can
be adapted to specific requirements and shortened.
This makes it possible to equip various tank depths
(145 mm to 400 mm) using just one system – an
advantage that is particularly attractive with shallow
tanks.

Two versions of the adjustable fuel lever arm sender are available:
ALAS 1: – with or without warning contact,
– with different resistance outputs, without feed and return.
ALAS 2: – with feed and return including warning contact,
– with different resistance outputs.
The version with integrated warning contact can be hooked up
to an external reserve display that indicates when a defined
minimum level has been reached, for example. The lever arm is
flexibly supported to compensate for non-level conditions and
movement. It has been successfully deployed in the marine
sector for many years. This proven, robustly designed techno-
logy features a high level of display accuracy and can now be
used in many other scenarios, ranging from small engines to
agricultural machinery and large stationary machines.

Versatile deployment scenarios

• Small engines and construction machinery (mini-excavators, dumpers, compressors, etc.)
• Agricultural machinery
• Marine applications (sports and leisure boats, jet skis, etc.)
• Two-wheeled machines (motorcycles, scooters, etc.)
• Micro cars, quad bikes
• Stationary machines (generators, compressors, etc.)
This product is available in single packs and in packs of 10.

VDO – A trademark of the Continental Corporation

Product Information Adjustable Fuel Lever Arm Senders ALAS 1 and ALAS 2

Technical specifications ALAS 1 and ALAS 2

Tank depth: Accomplished qualification tests

• Adjustable from 145 mm up to 400 mm • Ageing in circulated air (DIN EN 60068-2-14)
• Temperature cycle/shock (DIN EN 60068-2-14)
Rated voltage:
• Leak tightness with respect to gases
• 6 V to 24 V, insulated return
• Pressure resistance (test pressure 2.5 bar absolute)
Resistor ranges: • Sealing against dust and water spray (DIN EN
• 3 Ω (empty) to 180 Ω (full) 60068-2-14)
• 240 Ω (empty) to 33.5 Ω (full) • Humid heat (DIN EN 60068-2-30)
• 2 Ω (empty) to 90 Ω (full) • Salt spray fog (DIN EN 60068-2-11)
• Optional warning contact at 15% remaining volume • Resistance to chemical agents (diesel fuel, FAM test
• Measurement resolution in 39 steps fuel, sealant, central hydraulic system fluid)
• Depending on customer requirements other resistor • Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-64)
ranges may be specified • Endurance test
• Protection against ignition of surrounding
Mounting geometry: inflammable gases (ISO 8846)
• 5-hole flange with 54 mm diameter (elongated
holes) • Not released for truck applications!
(specific lever arm and slosh test required)
Electrical connection:
• 6.3 x 0.8 (2x)
• 2.8 x 0.8 (1x; for warning contact version only)

Design ALAS 1

Adjusting screw

Special flexible support with the

necessary play to compensate for
minor movements (e.g. caused by Installation kit (available separately, not supplied)
waves at sea or sloshing inside
the tank)

Can be adjusted for tank depths from 145 to 400 mm

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Part numbers ALAS 1

ALAS 1: Generic versions without warning contact
Description Sales Part Number
180 Ohm (Full)-2,5 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510171
180 Ohm (Full)-2,5 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510168
Adjustable Lever Arm Sensor 33,5 Ohm (Full) -240 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510172
without warning contact
for use without feed and return pipe 33,5 Ohm (Full) -240 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510169
90 Ohm (Full) -2 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510173
90 Ohm (Full) -2 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510170
Installation Kit (one kit per bag) N05-801-432
ALAS 1: Generic versions with warning contact
Description Sales Part Number
180 Ohm (Full)-2,5 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510165
180 Ohm (Full)-2,5 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510162
Adjustable Lever Arm Sensor 33,5 Ohm (Full) -240 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510166
with warning contact
for use without feed and return pipe 33,5 Ohm (Full) -240 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510163
90 Ohm (Full) -2 Ohm (Empty) (one piece per box) A2C59510167
90 Ohm (Full) -2 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510164
Installation Kit (one kit per bag) N05-801-432

Design ALAS 2

Huge component range to fulfill specific requirements

Lever Arm feed and

return pipes can be
adjusted for tank depths
from 145 to 400 mm Mounting principle

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Part numbers ALAS 2

ALAS 2: Generic versions with warning contact, feed and return
Description Sales Part Number
180 Ohm (Full)-2,5 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510946
Adjustable Lever Arm Sensor Flange
for use with feed and return pipe 33,5 Ohm (Full) -240 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510973
90 Ohm (Full) -2 Ohm (Empty) (10 pieces per box) A2C59510975
Lever Arm Sub-Assembly (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59511479
Feed Pipe fitting 12 mm Sub-Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510949
Return Pipe fitting 12 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510950
Feed Pipe fitting 10 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510951
Return Pipe fitting 10 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510952
Feed Pipe fitting 8 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510953
Return Pipe fitting 8 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510954
Feed Pipe fitting 6,5 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510955
Return Pipe fitting 6,5 mm Sub- Assy (10 pieces per box, each in one single box bundled by one big box) A2C59510956
Blind Plug (10 pieces per box) A2C59510965
Installation Kit (Screws not introduced, available on the common market, one kit per bag) A2C53326385

Additional specifications ALAS 2

Available fitting diameter Available fitting diameter Inner diameter for tube
for feed (Plain tube) for return (Corrugated tube) inside of the sensor
6,5 mm 6,5 mm 8 mm
8 mm 8 mm 8 mm
10 mm 10 mm 12 mm
12 mm 12 mm 12 mm

Each diameter of feed can be combined with each diameter of return. In addition blind covers for each opening is available
too.

Benefits

• Adjustable fuel lever arm sensor

• Versions with and without warning contact
• Ø 54 mm – standard flange
• 3 different resistor ranges (thick film technology) for operating standard gauges (depending on customer
requirements other resistor ranges may be specified)
• Support of various tank depths via easily adjusted lever arm
• Robust design
• Long life, redundant contact system
• All metallic parts in stainless steel
• Float made from NBR – float will not sink if damaged
• Electrical connection protected by socket housings
• Flexible mounting geometry using elongated holes
• Defined movement of lever arm for extended service life – e.g. protection against wave impact on boats over a long
time
• Resistor element with an extended lifetime (1 million cycles ‘full/empty’ in Diesel acc. to DIN EN 590, Super unleaded
fuel acc. to DIN EN 228)

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