Refrigerant leak detection system

The Bacharach MGS 410 is a fixed refrigerant gas detector to be connected to the Bacharach MGS-408 gas controller unit (8 channels). It is a device capable of monitoring many refrigerant gases and can be connected to a building management system through Modbus. Specially designed for use in this type of environment, the MGS-410 refrigerant gas detector can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 ° C to + 50 ° C.

• Works in extreme conditions: -40 ° C to + 50 ° C
• Dedicated MGS-408 controller unit
• Embedded alarms (audible & visual)
• Protection: IP66
• Configuration on the MGS-400 mobile application

Specification sheet MGS 400 (291.6 KiB)

The MGS-408 refrigerant gas detection controller is dedicated to the centralization of Bacharach freon fixed detectors of the MGS 400 series.

• Up to 8 detectors connected in series
• LCD display and status of transmitters indicated by LED
• 3 relays and integrated siren (optional visual alarm)
• Data storage on SD card
• Modbus RTU communication

• Additional information

  The MGS-408 controller unit allows monitoring of refrigerant gas concentrations in the air (CFC, HFC, HCHC, HFO, CO2, NH3) thanks to the serial connection of 8 Bacharach fixed freon detectors.

  The Bacharach MGS-408 controller unit has 3 configurable relays and can be connected to a BMS (Building Management System) for maximum control.

  The design of the MGS-408 gas controller offers immediate and optimal visualization of the entire freon detection system thanks to its LCD screen and a LED display indicating the status of each connected detector.

  The MGS-408 refrigerant gas leak controller is ideal for use in engine rooms, cold stores or even cold rooms and easily enables compliance of these refrigeration installations (EN 378 standard in Europe).

Specification sheet MGS series 400 (291.6 KiB)

The Bacharach MGS 450 fixed refrigerant leak detector is a device that can be used as a standalone detector or can be connected to a gas controller. Configuration done via Bluetooth on mobile application. To prevent false alarms, the MGS-450 is equipped with high quality pre-calibrated sensors.

• HFO, HFC, HCFC, NH3 and CO2 monitoring
• Operating in down to -40 ° C environments
• Bluetooth connection on the MGS-400 mobile application
• Operates independently or can connected to a gas controller
• Three-color LED alarm lights & and audible alarm (72 dB)

Specification sheet MGS 400 (291.6 KiB)

The Tru Pointe detector makes it possible to locate refrigerant gas leaks by using a diode sensor.

Detects all refrigerant leaks: FC, HFC, HCFC et HFO

• Patented heated diode sensor, response time <1 second
• 2 selectable sensitivity levels
• Long battery life (LR20) and long sensor life
• Visual, vibrating and audible alarms
• Calibration: None required (automatic calibration)

• Additional information

  The Tru Pointe refrigerant gas leak detector has a heated diode sensor and is equipped with a 356 mm long probe to locate refrigerant leaks efficiently. The detector offers a high sensitivity mode and a low sensitivity mode to best adapt to the user’s needs.

  With considerable autonomy and requiring no charging from the mains, the Tru Pointe is perfectly suited for precisely locating refrigerant leaks in air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling or cold storage units.

  Designed as an easy-to-use refrigerant gas leak detector, the Tru Pointe offers room compensation and automatic reset features. It is also delivered complete with batteries in a rigid carrying case.

Specification sheet Tru Pointe (200.6 KiB)

The PGM-IR refrigerant gas analyzer is a portable, ultra-precise freon detector (1 ppm detection threshold) allowing the most precise location of a refrigerant leak in all refrigeration installations and circuits.

• More than 50 refrigerant gases detected: CFC, HFC, HCFC, HALON, HFO, CO2, N2O, SF6
• NDIR non-dispersive infrared sensor
• Measure 0 – 10,000 ppm, resolution 1 ppm
• 8-hours autonomy Li-ion battery
• Backlit LCD screen, and measurement audio signal

• Additional information

  At the cutting edge of technology and far ahead from other devices in its category, the Bacharach PGM-IR is the ideal device for locating refrigerant gas leaks. It is used in many areas where the detection of refrigerant leaks has a significant financial aspect (super and hypermarkets, stores specializing in frozen products, cold storage, etc.).

  The PGM-IR is an ultra-precise detector, with its detection range from 0 to 10,000 ppm and a resolution of 1 ppm for refrigerant gases, it makes it possible to easily locate refrigerant leaks. Its NDIR infrared sensor has a 5 to 7 years lifespan and a less than 5 seconds (T90) response time.

  The PGM-IR refrigerant leak detector has a large backlit LCD screen, which lasts 8 hours, and operates from 0 to 50 °C. For perfect efficiency in locating refrigerant leaks, the device performs a self-calibration in a contaminated area.

Specification sheet PGM IR (162.0 KiB)

Using the infrared technology, the Bacharach HGM-MZ multi-zone controller, can detect the presence of refrigerant gases by aspiration on a perimeter covering up to 16 zones (and 48 measurement points).

Monitoring CFC, HFC, HCFC, HFO, NH3, CO2

• Non-dispersive infrared sensor
• Measuring range 0 – 10,000 ppm, accuracy 1ppm
• Coverage up to 16 zones, 48 ​​measurement points
• Automatic or manual sampling
• Functional interface, LCD screen, indicator lights

• Additional information

  With the possibility of monitoring up to 16 zones simultaneously (48 sampling points), and a detection threshold of 1 ppm, the HGM-MZ freon controller unit is currently the best equipment on the market for monitoring refrigerant gas leaks on site.

  The Bacharach HGM-MZ controller is equipped with an NDIR infrared sensor with a very low detection threshold (1 ppm) which makes it possible to identify, by aspiration up to 365m away, the smallest refrigerant gas leaks. The controller can be adapted to many sites using refrigerant freon gas (data centers, cold storages, machine rooms, refrigerated areas in stores, etc.), and allows complete control of refrigerant leaks resulting in reduced maintenance costs (including renewal of the refrigerant gas). At the same time, the installation of an HGM-MZ controller makes it possible to satisfy the requirements for bringing these sites into compliance with regard to the legislation concerning the use of freon gas.

Specification sheet HGM-MZ (425.7 KiB)

The Tru Pointe IR is a portable refrigerant gas leak detector equipped with an infrared sensor detecting freons from 4 to 10g / year. Detection of refrigerant gas leaks: CFC, HFC, HCFC and HFO (including R1234yf and R1234ze)

• Ultra fast infrared sensor with 3 sensitivity levels
• Automatic recalibration in contaminated area
• Sensor life: 10 years on average
• Flexible probe 39.4 cm (and extension 22 cm)
• Supplied complete with carrying case

• Additional information

  The Tru Pointe IR can locate refrigerant gas leaks thanks to its infrared sensor with 3 sensitivity levels (from 1 to 14g / year) and has a 10 years lifespan on average.

  The Bacharach Tru Pointe freon leak detector is ideal for locating FC, HFC, HCFC refrigerants leaks (including R12, R22, R134a, R404A, R410A, R502, R507, HFO1234yf and HFO1234ze). For perfect efficiency, the device performs a self-calibration in a contaminated area and the detector’s response time is less than 1 second.

  Designed for mobile use, the Tru Pointe has an 8 hours autonomy (for a 3 hours charging time), is housed in a solid case, and is delivered complete in its rigid carrying case.

Specification sheet Tru Pointe IR (198.7 KiB)

SIL 2 approved ATEX gas detector to detect the combustible gases (IR or catalytic), CO2 (IR), toxic gases (electrochemical), solvents or freons (semiconductor) and asphyxiating gases (oxygen deficiency).

• Detection of hydrocarbons, solvents, toxic gases, freons, VOC, CO2
• Housing made of aluminium with epoxy paint (optional 316L Stainless Steel version)
• Outputs: OLC100: Wheatstone bridge – OLCT100: 4-20 mA linear
• Power supply: 15.5 to 32 VDC
• ATEX & SIL 2 approved for catalytic and infrared versions

• Additional information

  Thanks to the wide variety of sensor technologies that can be used with this monitor, the OLCT100 fixed gas detector can detect a large range of gases. The combustible gases can be detected with a catalytic or infrared sensor, toxic gases with an electrochemical sensor, freons with a semiconductor sensor and carbon dioxide with an infrared sensor.

  Two outputs types are available for this fixed gas detector range. The first one is the 4-20 mA analog output. It can be used to detect combustible, toxic and asphyxiating gases but also solvents, freons or carbon dioxide. The second output version is a Wheatstone bridge for the detection of combustible gases (0-100% LEL only).

  Many accessories are available for the OLCT100 gas detector to improve sensor response time or to get optimal implementation.

  The OLC/OLCT100 range is available under 5 versions:

  • OLC100 : Wheatstone bridge output detector to detect the combustible gases (0-100% LEL only)
  • OLCT 100 XP: Explosion-proof version equipped with a catalytic, electrochemical or semiconductor sensor to detect the combustible or toxic gases or oxygen.
  • OLCT 100 IS: Extremely reliable version to detect toxic gases or oxygen.
  • OLCT 100 XP IR: Explosion-proof version equipped with an infrared sensor to detect the combustible gases or CO2
  • OLCT 100 XP HT: High temperature explosion-proof version to detect combustible gases up to 200 °C

Specification sheet OLCT100 (271.6 KiB)

OLCT10-Freons refrigerant gas leak detector with 4-20 mA linear output for refrigerant application in classified area.

• Detection of R11, R12, R22, R23, R32, R123, R134A, R141B, R143A, R227, R404A, R410A, R407C, R408A, R507, FX56
• Power supply: 15 to 30 VDC – 4-20 mA linear output
• Robust, compact and easy to use
• Approval: ATEX II 3 G / EEx nA IIC T4 – Electromagnetic compatibility according to EN-50270

specification sheet OLCT10 Freon (154.3 KiB)

4-200 mA detector/transmitter with semiconductor technology to detect refrigerant gas leak (Freon) in unclassified zones.

• Freon gas detector (R134A, R11, R12, R22, R23, R141, R142B, R404), solvents and VOC (volatile organic compounds)
• Power supply: 15 to 32 VCC – 4-20 mA linear output
• Settings: Local via potentiometers zero and sensitivity
• IP66 protection

Fixed gas detector CSC300 - Specification sheet (287.6 KiB)