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Refrigerant Leak Detecting System

Introduction
This range of refrigerant leak detecting systems
is designed for permanent installation. They
monitor refrigerant leakage on a continuous
basis. It provides a valuable warning before
refrigerant leaks impair system efficiency and
running costs and, over time, prevents major
refrigerant loss. Refrigerant wastage and
replenishment are both economical and
environmentally unacceptable.
The refrigerant leak detecting system consists
of:
A refrigerant detector.
This detector senses refrigerant leakage and
can be used as a stand-alone device or can
be connected to a monitoring unit. Various
detectors for different refrigerants are
available.

Refrigerant Leak Detecting System

A monitoring unit.
The monitoring unit shows the status of one
or more remote detectors. A wall mount or a
DIN rail mount model is available.

Feature and Benefits

! Two alarm thresholds

Pre-alarm signalling before an alarm is activated

! No on-site calibration
necessary

Easy installation.

! Semi-conductive sensing
element

Long lifetime and long-time stability

! Alarm memory on detector

Possibility to memorise too high refrigerant

concentration
Auto reset or manual reset is field selectable

! Selectable auto reset or

manual reset mode on
monitoring unit
! Up to 10 detectors can be
connected to one monitoring
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Multiple detectors can be monitored by one unit.

Makes future expansion very easy.

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Refrigerant detector
Description
Each detector can work as a stand-alone unit,
or can be connected to a monitoring unit for
remote monitoring. (See page 4 and 5)
The detector has 2 relay outputs. The prealarm relay contact is closed when the
refrigerant concentration exceeds the prealarm level, giving a pre-alarm signalling. When
the concentration exceeds the alarm level, the
alarm relay is activated.
LEDs indicate the status of the detector, such
as: Power-on, Detector active, Alarm, and
Alarm memory. Each detector is refrigerant
specific. (See selection table on next page and
the application table on page 9).
Three different detector enclosures are
available: Room version (GD2.0 type); Splashproof version (GS2.0 type) and Safety valve
version (GR2.0 type).
The detectors are delivered for a specific
refrigerant. Field calibrations are normally not
necessary. (See factory adjusted detection
levels at page 9).

Functioning (See layout drawing and

drawing relay functioning)
If the power supply is switched on the green
LED will light up to indicate power on. After 4
minutes a yellow LED will light to indicate
detector active. The detector is now ready to
sense refrigerant leakage.
If the detected concentration of refrigerant,
exceeds the pre-alarm level, the pre-alarm relay
is activated (terminals 5 and 6) and the LED
Alarm is lighted up. If the refrigerant
concentration increases further and exceeds the
alarm level, than the alarm relay is activated
(terminals 7 and 8).

Fig. 1
Detectors GS2.0/GD2.0/GR2.0

Note

The detector has a limited range to detect

different types of refrigerants. It is important
to check the presence of other gases that
may cause an alarm. Such as: Gasoline,
cigarette smoke, liquid cleanings, solvents,
hydrogen from loading batteries, etc.
It is recommended to test the system twice a
year. See page 8 for check and calibration
instructions.

If the concentration decreases, the relays will

switch off, first the alarm relay, then the prealarm relay. The pre-alarm or alarm condition
will be memorised by LED Alarm memory.
This LED can be reset by pressing the reset
button under the cover.
Note: It is only possible to reset the alarm
memory if the refrigerant concentration is below
the pre-alarm level. Skip the alarm memory
function by removing Jumper BY2.

Note

Fig. 2
Relay Function

The relay contacts should be powered by

max. 24 V ac/dc.

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Layout

Fig. 3

Wiring Diagram

Fig. 4

Selection table
Item code
GD2.0-CFC
GD2.0-HFC
GD2.0-NH3
GS2.0-CFC
GS2.0-HFC
GS2.0-NH3
GR2.0-CFC
GR2.0-HFC
GR2.0-NH3

Refrigerant
CFC/HCFC universal
HFC universal
Ammonia
CFC/HCFC universal
HFC universal
Ammonia
CFC/HCFC universal
HFC universal
Ammonia

Enclosure type
Room, fig 12a
Room, fig 12a
Room, fig 12a
Splash proof, fig 12b
Splash proof, fig 12b
Splash proof, fig 12b
Safety valves, fig 12c
Safety valves, fig 12c
Safety valves, fig 12c

Note: See application table on page 9 and dimension drawings on page 10, 11

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Monitoring units
Description
The Monitoring unit shows the status of one or
more refrigerant detectors (See page 3 and 4).
When the refrigerant concentration as
measured by the detector exceeds the prealarm level, the Pre-alarm relay on the unit is
activated, giving a pre-alarm. When the
measured concentration exceeds the alarm
level, the Alarm relay on the unit is
activated.
The Fault relay is energised when there is a
detector or power supply failure.
LEDs indicate the status of the unit, such as:
Power-on, Detector active, Pre-alarm, Alarm,
and Fault.
Two models are available, a 35 mm DIN rail
version (G27C) and a wall mount version
(G230C).

Functioning
If the power supply is switched on the green
LED will light up to indicate power on. After
4 minutes a yellow LED will light up to
indicate the unit is active. The unit is ready
now to monitor the refrigerant detector(s).
If the concentration of refrigerant, measured
by the detector, exceeds the pre-alarm level,
the pre-alarm relay is activated and the LED
Pre-alarm is lighted up. If the refrigerant
concentration increases further and exceeds
the Alarm level, than the Alarm relay is
activated.

Fig. 5
Monitoring Units, G27C/G230C

Note
When monitoring more than 1 detector, the
position of jumper BY1, on the detector,
should be taken into account. This jumper
should be removed for all detectors except
the last one. (See also wiring examples on
page 6)

When the refrigeration concentration

decreases the relays can be reset by pushing
the Reset button in front of the cover.
Note:
It is only possible to reset the relays when the
refrigerant concentration is low enough.
Both models have the possibility to set the
operation mode from manual to automatic
reset.
Model G230C has an additional buzzer build
in which gives an audible alarm. This buzzer
is automatic reset when the refrigerant
concentration decreases.
The proper functioning can be verified by
pushing the test button.

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Fig. 6
Relay function

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Wiring G27C

Fig. 8
Wiring G230C

Selection table
Item code

Enclosure type

G27C

DIN Rail Mount

G230C

Wall mount

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Wiring and mounting information.

Detector location
Correct placing of the detector is very important.
The detector has to be mounted high (under the
ceiling, not in the ceiling) for refrigerants lighter
than air (Ammonia), and low (20 cm above the
floor) for refrigerants heavier than air (CFC,
HCFC, HFC). The detector must be mounted at
a location where air streams cannot influence
the detector.

Warning

When wiring or servicing make sure that

power supply is switched off.

Fig. 9

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Feature list
Detector
Enclosure
Power supply

LED indication

Output relays

Wall mount
DIN rail mount
230Vac
12Vdc
12Vac
Power on
Device Active
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Alarm memory
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault

GD/GS/GR2.0

Selectable auto reset/

man reset mode
Build in Buzzer
Alarm test
Test Connector

24V
24V

Monitoring unit
G27C
G230C

24V
24V
24V

230V
230V
230V

Optional accessories
Item code
SA 100

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Description
Service adapter

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Check and Calibration of refrigerant detectors

To check and calibrate the detector you need a
SA 100 service adapter, connected to a
multimeter.

Working of the detector.

The GV value is a voltage proportional to the
measured refrigerant concentration. This GVvoltage will increase with an increase in
refrigerant concentration. The offset value (no
refrigerant measured) need to be checked twice
a year.
The pre-alarm level and alarm level are set at a
particular GV-voltage. A (pre-)alarm signal is
activated when the GV-voltage exceeds the
(pre-)alarm level.

Note
In some cases the detector can give an
alarm at start up of the system. This is no
fault, it indicates that the detector has to be
on for some minutes to stabilise after
storing and transportation. The alarm will go
off after a couple of minutes.

Check and calibrating instructions

The first action is to check the power supply to
the detector at terminal 1 and 2. This should be
12V ac/dc 15%.
Connect the SA 100 service adapter to the test
terminal and do the check /calibration as
mentioned in the table bellow. Connect a
multimeter to the service module and set the
selector to the DC range

.
Fig. 11
Fig. 10

Selector position

Correct value

Corrective action if value is not correct

5V DC
Offset GV-value

5V 0,15V
See table page 9

Alarm level
Pre-alarm level

See table page 9

See table page 9

Replace detector if value is not correct

Adjust the GV offset value using the GV potentiometer.
Important: The detector has to be powered for at least 1 hour
before checking. Avoid any airflow influence during the test. Zero
setting of the GV offset value has to be done in clean air!
Adjust the Alarm level using the Alarm pot meter.
Adjust the Pre-alarm level using the pre-alarm pot meter
Note: The pre-alarm level is set at a percentage of the Alarm
level. When the alarm level is re-adjusted than the Pre-alarm
level will follow automatically.

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Trouble shooting
Use the SA 100 service adapter, connected to a multimeter
Problem

Check point

Remark

Detector gives no
alarm at gas
influence

Check that the GV-value will

increase at gas influence

When voltage is higher than alarm levels

the alarm relays should be activated

Constant alarm from

detector

Check the GV-value offset

(See calibration instructions)

If GV value is higher than alarm level,

move the detector to another area with
clean air and calibrate

Check that no other gases

can cause a false alarm
Check for EMC problems.
Constant alarm on
monitoring unit

Check if Jumper BY1 is

mounted at last detector

If all BY1 jumpers are mounted, a wrong

signal is sent to the monitoring unit

Check voltage on each

detector (between terminal 3
and 4)

If detector cable is close to high voltage

wiring, electromagnetic induction can
affect the detector signal

Refrigerant application table and alarm levels

Sensor type

Refrigerant

Pre-Alarm level

Alarm level

Gx2.0- CFC

CFCs, e.g.:

300 - 700 ppm

depending on
gastype

700 - 1200
ppm depending
on gastype

GV = 1,0V

GV = 1,4V

300 - 700 ppm

depending on
gastype

700 - 1200
ppm depending
on gastype

GV = 1,0V

GV = 1,4V

400 - 700 ppm

depending on
gastype

700 - 1200
ppm depending
on gastype

GV = 1,0V

GV = 1,5V

150 ppm

300 ppm

GV = 2,5V

GV = 3,5V

R11, R12, R13, R113,

R114, R500, R502,
R503
HCFCs, e.g.:
R22, R123, R124,
R142, R401A/B,
R402A/B, R403A/B,
R408A, R409A
Gx2.0- HFC

HFCs, e.g.:
R23, R32, R125,
R134, R134a, R143a,
R152a, R404A,
R407A/B/C, R410A,
R507

Gx2.0- NH3

Ammonia, R717

Offset
GV

Location

0,35V

Low

0,35V

Low

0,3V

Low

0,2V

High

Note: The indicated values are typical for ambient temperatures at +20C. To have an exact value you
need to use calibration gas and calibrate at 20C.

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Dimensions (mm)

Fig. 12a
GD2.0 Detector

Fig. 12c
GR2.0 Detector

Fig. 12b
GS2.0 Detector

Fig. 12d
Mounting dimensions

A. Connector
CFC/HCFC/HFC: Male 1/2 Flare
NH3: Male R1/2

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83

45

118

Dimensions (mm)

12
43
53

70

Fig. 13
G27C Monitoring Unit

Fig. 14
G230C Monitoring Unit

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Specifications
Power supply
Frequency
Power consumption
Ambient operating
conditions
Storage temperature
Operating (storage) humidity
Detector cable
Terminals
Dimensions
Relay ratings

Directives
Accuracy
Alarm level
Pre-alarm level
Material

Protection class

Weight (g)

Max number of connected

detectors

230Vac/12Vdc +10%/-15%
G230
12Vac/dc 15%
G27C
12Vac/dc 15%
GD/GS/GR2.0
50/60 Hz
GD/GS/GR 2.0 3W
2W
G27C
12W
G230
0 to +50C
G230C/G27C
0 to +50C
GR2.0
-20 to +50C
GD/GS2.0
-40 to +70C
10 to 90%RH (non condensing)
2
4 x 0,75mm , Max. 50 m, Screened cable
2
4 x 1,5mm , Max. 150m, Screened cable
2
Screw type max. wire thickness 2,5 mm
See drawings on page 10,11
GD/GR/GS
G27C
G230C
Pre-Alarm
SPST:
SPST:
SPDT:
relay
24Vac/dc, 1A
24Vac/dc, 1A
230Vac, 2 (0,5)A
Alarm relay SPST:
SPST:
SPDT:
24Vac/dc, 1A
24Vac/dc, 1A
230Vac, 2 (0,5)A
Fault relay
SPST:
SPDT:
24Vac/dc, 1A
230Vac, 2 (0,5)A
Low voltage:
73/23/EEC
EMC:
89/336/EEC
15% of adjusted (pre-) alarm level. See page 9
See application table at page 9 for factory setting
See application table at page 9 for factory setting
ABS/PC mixture
G27C
Polycarbonate
G230C
Polycarbonate
GD2.0/GS 2.0
PC, Brass (CFC,HCFC,HFC models)/ Steel
GR2.0
(NH3 models).
IP 30
G27C
IP 65
G230C
IP 21
GD2.0
IP 54
GS/GR 2.0
155
G27C
1570
G230C
235
GD2.0
280
GS2.0
485
GR2.0
95
SA100
10

The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For applications at conditions beyond
these specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office or representative. Johnson Controls shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

Johnson Controls International, Inc.

Headquarters:
European Headquarters:
European Factories:
Branch Offices:

Milwaukee, WI, USA

Westendhof 8, 45143 Essen, Germany
Lomagna (Italy), Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) and Essen (Germany)
Principal European Cities.

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