Refrigerant Gas Detector (MRLDS-450)
for Machinery Rooms, Cold Rooms and Freezers
Quick Start Guide

The MRLDS-450 refrigerant gas detector is designed for use in refrigeration applications and may be used as a stand-alone device, or connected to a facility’s building management system (BMS). It enables compliance with refrigerant safety codes (ASHRAE 15 and EN378) and features audible and visual alarms to alert personnel in the event of a refrigerant leak.

Safety Instructions

DANGER: The MRLDS-450 is NOT certified or approved for operation in oxygen-enriched atmospheres. Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death.

WARNING: Use this product ONLY for the purposes and under the conditions listed in the user manual. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or damage to the product. The MRLDS-450 has not been designed to be intrinsically safe for use in areas classified as being hazardous locations. For your safety, DO NOT use in hazardous locations.  Consult a qualified professional before connecting the MRLDS-450 to devices not mentioned in this manual. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or damage to the product.

WARNING: The gas diffusion path can become occluded (moisture, dust, debris, frozen condensation) over time, resulting in reduced or complete lack of gas detection and alarming function. Routine visual inspection of the gas detector and bump testing are recommended to ensure proper gas detection and alarm function. For information on calibrating the sensor, refer to the Care and Maintenance section of the MRLDS-450 User Manual P/N 026-1316.

CAUTION: Except for the maintenance detailed in this manual, this product should ONLY be opened and/or serviced by authorized personnel. Failure to comply may void the warranty.
CODE COMPLIANCE: Comply with all local and national laws, rules and regulations associated with this equipment. Operators should be aware of the regulations and standards in their industry/locality for the operation of the MRLDS-450.
TECHNICIAN USE ONLY: The MRLDS-450 must be installed by a suitably qualified technician who will install this unit in accordance with these instructions and the standards in their particular industry/locality. This document is only intended as a guide and the manufacturer bears no responsibility for the installation or operation of this unit. Failure to install and operate the unit in accordance with these instructions and with industry guidelines may cause serious injury or death and the manufacturer will not be held responsible in this regard.Document Part # 026-4417 Rev 2

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Figure 1 – Refrigerant Gas Detector

Component Overview

Figure 2 – Component Locations

| Component Description

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1| M16 Cable Glands (x6)
2| Rubber Gasket
3| Internal Alarm Buzzer
4| Power Connections (x2)
5| Digital Connection (Modbus)
6| Analog Connection
7| Tactile Switch #1
8| Ribbon Cable Connection (To Sensor)
9| Tactile Switch #2
10| Relay 3 Connection (FAULT)
11| Relay 2 Connection (HIGH)
12| Relay 1 Connection (LOW)
13| Magnetic (Mag) Switch #1
14| Magnetic (Mag) Switch #2
15| M20 Cable Glands (x2)

Table 1 – Component Descriptions

Product Specifications

Internal Alarm Buzzer 72dB @ 3.9″ (10 cm)
Alarm Delay| Configurable (0 to 15 minutes)
inputs| Tactile Switches (x2), Magnetic Switches (x2)
Outputs| Analog Output: 1 to 5V (default), 0 to 5V, 0 to 10V, 2 to10V, or
4 to 20mA
Bluetooth| Bluetooth® Low Energy, BLE 4.2
Modbus| Connection: RS-485 terminal block Baud Rate: 9,600 or 19,200 (default) Data Bits: 8
Parity: None, Odd, or Even (default) Stop Bits: 1 (default) or 2
Retry Time: 500 ms (minimum)
Power Supply| 19.5 to 28.5 VDC or 24 VAC ±20%; 4W
Wiring (Power)| 2-core cable, 16 to 28 AWG
Wiring (Relays)| 2-core cable, 16 to 28 AWG
Wiring (Modbus)| Recommended: Belden 3106A (or equivalent) 3-core, 2 twisted pair + ground, shielded cable with 120 0 characteristic impedance,
16 to 28 AWG
Enclosure| Material: ABS Protection: IP66
Temperature| Semiconductor: -40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)
Electrochemical: Ranges vary by gas type and/or concentration, see the MRLDS-450 user manual (P/N 026-1316) for a full list of temperature ranges.
Infrared: -40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)
Catalytic Bead: -40 to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)
Humidity| 5 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Pressure| 23.6 to 32.5″Hg (800 to 1,100 mbar)
Elevation| 0 to 6,560′ (3,000 m) altitude

Table 2 – Product Specifications

Installation

IMPORTANT: The manufacturer of this product requires that a bump test or calibration be performed following installation to verify instrument functionality.
STEP 1: Mount Gas Detector & Remove Lid 
CAUTION: DO NOT allow the lid/sensor to hang from the ribbon cable. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product.

1. Mount the MRLDS-450 according to the product dimensions, maximum wiring lengths, and the following considerations:
   • Environment: the full range of environmental conditions when selecting a location.
   • Application: the specifics of the application (possible leaks, air movement/draft, etc.) when selecting a location.
   • Accessibility: the degree of accessibility required for maintenance purposes when selecting a location.
   • Target Gas: the specific gravity of the target gas when selecting the height of the instrument.

2. Using a 5/32” (4mm) hex key/allen wrench (not included), remove the lid and disconnect the ribbon cable from the base.

3. Set the lid and rubber gasket aside to be reinstalled later.

STEP 2: Wire Connections

WARNING : Ensure that all wiring connections are made BEFORE applying power.
WARNING : Relays are rated for 0 to 30V. DO NOT apply main power onto these relays.
IMPORTANT: Cable glands are meant to accommodate one cable. DO NOT use cable glands for more than one cable.
IMPORTANT: If the analog output is 4 to 20mA, connect or short the connection to ensure the gas detector does not go into fault.

1. Locate connections (Power, Analog, Modbus, Relays) and remove terminal blocks from the PCBA.Figure 3 – Locate Connections
2. Remove plugs from the corresponding M16 cable glands and pass the cable through the opening.
3. Secure wires in each terminal block and, pressing firmly, reinstall the terminal block in the PCBA.
4. Remove all excess cable from the housing before firmly securing the cable glands.

STEP 3: Reinstall Sensor and Connect Lid
CAUTION: DO NOT leave excess cable inside of the gas detector housing. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product.
IMPORTANT: To achieve proper seal in the IP66 enclosure, the lid screws should be torqued to 15 to 20 lbf in (1.5 to 2.0 Nm).

1. Reinstall the rubber gasket. Ensure that it is correctly seated by placing the side with two grooves face down and the edge with two bumps on the top. Figure 4 – Rubber Gasket Placement

2. Reconnect the ribbon cable from the sensor to the PCBA as shown:
   Figure 5 – Ribbon Cable

3. Ensure no cables are interfering with the sensor module and close the lid.

4. Using a 5/32” (4 mm) hex key/Allen wrench, tighten the lid screws in an X tightening pattern:

Figure 6 – Tightening Pattern

MRLDS-450 Network Setup for Site Supervisor and E2

For Modbus end-of-line termination, use 150Ω ohm resistor or termination block P/N 537-2711. Do not use MRLDS 120Ω ohm on-board termination with Site Supervisor or  E2.
IMPORTANT:

• For 24 VAC installations sharing a transformer in a daisy-chain configuration, the neutral polarity must be maintained for all instruments.
• 24 VAC power polarity must not be reversed.
• For a more robust system, a dedicated transformer for each MRLDS is recommended to prevent damage caused by wiring errors.
• Fasten terminal screws.

a. Site Supervisor Device and COMM Setup

Figure 7 – Site Supervisor Setup

b. E2 Device and COMM Setup

Figure 8 – E2 Setup

Connect MRLDS-450 to MRLDS-400 Series App (User Discretion)

The MRLDS-450 uses a smartphone application to allow users to interface with the gas detector.
IMPORTANT: Default alias, passkey, and unlock code can be changed via the MRLDS-400 Series App’s configuration menu.

1. Enable Bluetooth® discovery by tapping MAG#1 for 1 second. (After 10 seconds, the device will indicate that it is discoverable with audible heartbeat until it has been  paired, the discovery has timed out or has been canceled.)
2. Launch the MRLDS-400 App and click the Bluetooth® icon at the bottom of the screen to initiate a scan.
3. Select the instrument (default is 18TMAE) from the list of available gas detectors.
4. When prompted, enter the passkey (default is 123456).
5. Go to Configure tab to set up the device. When prompted, enter unlock code to access device configuration (default is 1234).

Figure 9 – App

| APP DESCRIPTION

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1| Main Menu (App Settings)
2| Status (Gas Concentration)
3| Calibrate (Calibration/Bump Test)
4| Details (Instrument Information)
5| Disconnect Bluetooth®
6| Restart Connected Device
7| Test Mode (LED/Buzzer/Relays/Analog Output)
8| Device Configuration
9| Logs

Table 3 – App Description

Operation Overview

Table 4 – Outputs

Part Number and Ordering Information

Emerson PIN| IP66, 3 x Relays, Analog
Output, Modbus Output,
Audible & Visual Alarms| Sensor
Type| Emerson P/N| Replacement Sensor| Sensor
Type
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| Gas Type and Detection Range| | | Pre-callbrated Sensor Modules|
809-1040| CO2 0-5,000ppm| IR| 809-1140| CO2 0-5.000ppm| IR
809-1041| CO2 0-10.000ppm| IR| 809-1141| CO2 0-10,000ppm| IR
809-1047| R404A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1147| R404A 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1048| R407A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1148| R407A 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1049| R410A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1149| R410A 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1050| R22 0-1.000ppm| SC| 809-1150| R22 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1056| R448A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1156| R448A 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1058| R513A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1158| R513A 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1066| R422D 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1166| R422D 0-1,000ppm| SC
809-1068| R449A 0-1,000ppm| SC| 809-1168| R449A 0-1,000ppm| SC
MRLDS-450 Accessories
809-1190| Calibration Adapter Kit
809-1191| Horn + strobe 24VDC: blue lens
809-1192| Horn + strobe 24VDC: amber lens
809-1193| Horn + strobe 24VDC: red lens
809-1194| Horn + strobe: blue lens: MP120K 120VAC adapter
809-1195| Horn + strobe: amber lens: MP120K 120VAC adapter
809-1196| Horn + strobe: red lens: MP120K 120VAC adapter

Table 5 – Product Ordering Information

Scan the QR code to download the full user manual P/N 026-1316.

https://climate.emerson.com/documents/mrlds-450-manual-en-us-6005386.pdf

For the MODBUS setup of E2, please see the Quick Setup Guide P/N 026-4419.

https://climate.emerson.com/documents/026-4419-mrlds-450-application- in-e2-en-6436860.pdf

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