Instruction Manual

HBGS – Gas Leakage Sensor for NH3 and CO2

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................................................... 3
Design and Function .................................................................................. 3
Technical Data ........................................................................................... 3
Application Examples ................................................................................ 4
Installation Instructions ............................................................................. 4
Electrical Connection................................................................................. 5
Functionality .............................................................................................. 5
Lifetime and verification ........................................................................... 6
Configuring the sensor ............................................................................... 7
Sensor Repair ............................................................................................. 7
Further Information ................................................................................... 7

Safety Instructions
CAUTION! Always read the instruction manual before commencing work! Read all warnings to the letter! Installation
of the sensor requires technical knowledge of both refrigeration and electronics. Only qualified personnel should work
with the product. The technician must be aware of the consequences of an improperly installed sensor and must be
committed to adhering to the applicable local legislation.

If changes are made to type-approved equipment, this type approval becomes void. The product's input and output, as
well as its accessories, may only be connected as shown in this guide. HB Products assumes no responsibility for
damages resulting from not adhering to the above.

Explanation of the symbol for safety instructions. In this guide, the symbol below is used to point out important
safety instructions for the user. It will always be found in places in the chapters where the information is relevant. The
safety instructions, and the warnings, must always be read and adhered to.

CAUTION! Refers to a possible limitation of functionality or risk in usage.

NOTE! Contains important information about the product and provides further tips.

The person responsible for operation must commit to adhering to all the legislative requirements,
prevent accidents, and do everything to avoid damage to people and materials.

Intended use, terms of use. The leakage sensor is designed for leakage measurement in and around industrial
refrigeration systems. If the sensor is to be used in a different way and if the operation of the product in this function is
determined to be problematic, prior approval must be obtained from HB Products.

Prevention of collateral damage Make sure that qualified personnel assess any faults and take necessary precautions
before attempting to make replacements or repairs, so as to avoid collateral damage.

Disposal instructions: The sensor is constructed so that the modules can easily be removed and sorted for disposal.

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Introduction
HBGS fulfils the requirements for gas leakage measurement in accordance with F-GAS regulation EU/517/2014. HBGS
detects NH3 (R717) in different ranges from 0-100 ppm up to 0-15 % and CO2 (R744) in a range of 0-10000 and 0-
20000 ppm. It is an independent unit that must be supplied with 24 V DC. It has 3 built-in digital alarm outputs and one
analog 4-20 mA output. You can adjust the alarm using a PC with the HB Configuration Tool and a special USB cable
and an adapter

Design and Function

The NH3 sensor versions up to 5000 ppm uses a sensor head which has a lifetime of two years in severe conditions and
longer if no NH3 is present during normal operation. The CO2 sensor versions and the NH3 15 % has a lifetime of more
than 5 years. All sensor elements can easily be replaced and does not require a new calibration.
On the front, you can find 4 integrated LEDs for display of the supply (green) as well as 3 alarm levels (red, orange, and
yellow). There is a R button used for resetting after an alarm and putting the sensor in service mode used when doing
maintenance with a controlled gas leakage. The sensor is factory calibrated and does only require additional calibration
in special applications. The sensor is optimized for use in machine rooms and similar environments. Built-in heating
element ensures operation in ambient temperatures down to -30 ° C.
The sensor comes with a calibration certificate as well as with pre-configured alarm limits.

Technical Data
Supply voltage: 24 V DC – Power consumption max 3watt
Connection: Screw terminals
Cable glands: 2 x PG7

Alarm: Can be configured with HB-tool and an USB cable and an adapter
Measurement accuracy NH3 Repeatability +/-10%
Measurement accuracy CO2 Repeatability +/-2%

Standard alarm configuration:

Factory settings - alarms according to EN378 and other relevant standards
Gas Measuring range Alarm A (main alarm) Alarm B (pre-alarm) Alarm C (pre-alarm)
NH3 0-100 ppm 75 ppm 50 ppm 25 ppm
NH3 0-300 ppm 225 ppm 150 ppm 60 ppm
NH3 0-1000 ppm 750 ppm 500 ppm 250 ppm
NH3 0-5000 ppm 4000 ppm 2500 ppm 1000 ppm
NH3 0-15% 0.3 % 0.75 % 1.12 %
CO2 0-10000 ppm 7500 ppm 5000 ppm 2000 ppm
CO2 1-20000 ppm 15000 ppm 10000 ppm 4000 ppm

Output:
Analog output: 4-20 mA Installation conditions:
Max load: 500 ohm Ambient temperature: -30…+50°C
Alarm output: 3 x SPDT, 0,5A Waterproof rating: IP20, box IP65

Certifications: Mechanical specifications:

EMC Emission: EN61000-6-4 Dimension: 82 x 59 x 126 mm
EMC Immunity: EN61000-6-2 Material: Plastic
Mounting: On walls with screws

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Application Examples
The sensor is designed for leakage measurement of refrigerant in industrial refrigeration systems. It can be installed
where the gas potentially can leak, typically in the machine room or where you have the evaporators or condensers
inside.

General Installation Instructions

The following applies to system design:

1) The sensor may be installed and supplied with a standard unshielded cable. If the EMC is higher
than described in EN 61326, a shielded cable must be used.
2) If the sensor is mounted in dusty conditions or where water is used for cleaning the sensor head
should be pointing downwards as the sensor might be block or damaged by the water. A protection
of the head is recommended during cleaning using water. Remember to remove the protection after
cleaning
3) It is recommended to install the sensor in stairways and other places where gas pockets can form.
4) If a ventilation system is installed, it would make sense to place a sensor at the inlet.

Special Instructions for NH3

Ammonia is lighter than air so the sensor should be installed above the potentially leaking components or at least 1.5 m
from the ground.

1) The sensor must be mounted at a distance of at least 150 cm from the floor.
2) By safety valves, the sensor must be placed 1-2 m above the outlet to secure fast reaction.

Special Instructions for CO2

CO2 is heavier than air so the sensor should be installed below the potentially leaking components and maximum 0.5 m
from the ground.

1) The sensor must be mounted maximum 50 cm above the lowest point in the room.
2) If there is a basement in open connection which the machine room, it should be placed there
3) By safety valves, the sensor must be placed below the outlet to secure fast reaction.

For refrigeration systems, HB Products recommends sensor

installation at the following locations:
A. At the safety valve and valve stations
B. In the machine room
C. At the pump separator
D. At the evaporators
E. At condensers when mounted indoor

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Electrical Connection
The sensor is supplied with 24 VDC.

Can control the siren directly

Nexus 105 Siren w. orange flash

Power consumption max 1.6watt

The sensor can be connected directly to a siren using the Alarm A, Alarm B, Alarm C and ground. At the same time the
mA signal can be send to a PLC

Analog output signal is linear with the gas content.

NH3 NH3 NH3 NH3 NH3 CO2 CO2 Outp .

0-100 0-300 0-1000 0-5000 0-15 0-10000 0-20000 ut
ppm ppm ppm ppm % ppm ppm mA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
20 60 200 1000 0.3 2000 4000 7,2
50 150 500 2500 0.75 5000 10000 12
80 240 800 4000 1.2 8000 16000 16,8
100 300 1000 5000 1.5 10000 20000 20

The cables used for connecting to the PLC

and forFerrite clamp
the siren must be mounted with the
ferrite clamps included in the package.
They make the sensor less sensitive to
EMC

Functionality
LED Indication
On the front of the sensor, LED indication is integrated
for power supply ON and alarm indication A, B, & C.

Alarm LED (3 alarm levels) is activated in case of a leak

Power LED is activated when the sensor is being connected to power.

Alarm Reset
In case of a leak, an alarm is triggered. The alarm can be reset by holding down “R” for a
few seconds. If the alarm activates again after reset, there is still a gas leak in the room.

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Service mode
The sensor can be put in service mode, which means it is not reacting on gas for 60 minutes or until switched off again.
Service mode is activated by pressing the “R” button for minimum 15 seconds until the “Power ON” LED starts to flash
fast. Going back to normal mode is done by pressing the “R” button for minimum 15 seconds until the “Power ON”
LED show constant light for more than 5 seconds.

Indication Result - meaning

Alarm A constant light Main Alarm gas level has exceeded Alarm A threshold
Alarm B constant light Gas level has exceeded Alarm B threshold
Alarm C constant light Gas level has exceeded Alarm C threshold
Power ON constant light Normal operation
Power ON flashing slowly Heating up – it takes 3 minutes
Power ON flashing fast Sensor in service mode – does not react on Gas for 60 minutes
All LED flashing Error - sensor head missing or other error

Lifetime and verification

The NH3 sensor head measuring up to 500 ppm has an expected lifetime of two years and then the entire head is
replaced. The sensor output can slide up to 2% per month and it is affected by the gas level content in the area – it is
these two factors which set the lifetime to two years.
The CO2 sensor heads and the 15% NH3 has a lifetime of at least 5 years.
The sensor verification must follow the local requirements and it can be verified using a suited test gas and a test kit.
Test gases must be purchased locally as they are subject to shipment restrictions.

Accessory for test and HB tool:

The service kit can be used for both NH3 and CO2

Part no. Service kit: HBGS -ServiceKit

HBGS- ServiceKit includes:

• Cup and tube
• HBxC-USB (Cable)
• HBGS Adaptor

Kit for gas testing and

connection cable for HB-
tool used for modifying
the alarm limits

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Configuring the sensor
The HB Products PC-Tool can be found at: https://www.hbproducts.dk/en/hb-tool

Unscrew the two Philips screws on the top and connect the HBxC-USB to the
HBGS-USB-ADAPTOR. Connect the HBGS-USB-ADAPTOR to the M12 circular
connector of the main unit. Supply the sensor with 24VDC.

The alarm settings can be typed in and saved to the sensor. All alarms can be
configured both as NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed) which refers to
the contactor, so NO means the contactor will be closed when an alarm occur, and
the siren will start if connected. NC can be used to make the installation safer and
detect a broken wire, but it requires siren with a similar function, which means it
makes alarm when the signal is removed.

Sensor Repair
A new sensor head can be ordered with product no. HBGS-NH3-UNIT or HBGS-CO2-UNIT
The sensor head can be replaced directly and requires no calibration.

If you have questions to the product, please contact HB Products’ dealers/distributors. Please consider their complaint
procedures before returning the sensor.

Further Information
For further information, please visit our website, www.hbproducts.dk, or send an email to: [email protected].
HB Products A/S – Bøgekildevej 21 – DK8361 Hasselager – [email protected] – www.hbproducts.dk

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