Bacharach CO2 leak detection monitor

As the use of CO₂ gas increases in popularity as a natural refrigerant due to its low environmental impact, Bacharach has developed a CO₂ leak detection monitor for industrial and retail refrigeration applications. The instrument is selective, taking into consideration both response times and operating temperatures in these applications.

Not all CO₂ monitors are suitable for leak detection in refrigeration applications. The sensors used need to respond quickly to a rise in CO₂ levels. Since CO₂ has a high operating pressure, gases can quickly escape into the refrigerated space at high rates. Instrumentation designed to monitor for gradual changes in atmospheric CO₂ may not alert personnel in a timely manner, creating a potentially dangerous condition that quickly poses a threat to personnel.

The monitor is appropriately specified for use in the operating temperatures required within refrigeration applications, rated for use at temperatures as low as -40°C. Sensors that are not designed to perform in this environment may be inoperable or provide inaccurate CO₂ readings. The company’s refrigerant leak detection instruments are designed to effectively support the user requirements for which they were intended.