# MSA Chillgard® 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor – Photoacoustic Infrared Gas Detection System

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- Published: 2026-11-12T13:33:26+05:00
- Author: Fasco Pakistan

## MSA Chillgard® 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor

The **MSA Chillgard 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor** is a refrigerant gas detection
system developed for continuous monitoring in mechanical equipment rooms and suitable
HVAC and refrigeration facilities. It uses patented Photoacoustic Infrared (PAIR)
technology to identify low-level refrigerant leaks, with detection sensitivity down
to 1 part per million (ppm) for refrigerant gases.

Designed for industrial and commercial monitoring applications, the Chillgard 5000
helps facility operators identify refrigerant leaks and respond through established
safety procedures. Its centralized sampling system can monitor multiple sampling
points, while its touchscreen interface provides access to readings, configuration
settings, and event information.

### Key Features

 * **Sensitive Refrigerant Detection:** Detects refrigerant gas concentrations as
   low as 1 ppm.
 * **PAIR Technology:** Uses Photoacoustic Infrared technology for refrigerant monitoring.
 * **Multiple Sampling Points:** Supports monitoring of up to 16 points, depending
   on the selected configuration.
 * **Refrigerant Library:** Provides a library of refrigerants for field selection
   and configuration.
 * **Touchscreen Interface:** Offers a multilingual interface with real-time readings
   and event logs.
 * **Configurable Alarms:** Provides caution, warning, and alarm levels, with audible
   and visual notification options.
 * **Predictive Diagnostics:** Includes diagnostic functions to help identify maintenance
   requirements.
 * **Communication Options:** Supports Modbus and BACnet digital communication, 
   along with analog outputs.

### Applications

The MSA Chillgard 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor is designed for suitable monitoring
applications in:

 * Mechanical equipment rooms
 * Commercial refrigeration facilities
 * HVAC installations
 * Industrial cooling plants
 * Refrigeration system rooms
 * Facilities requiring continuous refrigerant leak monitoring

### Product Specifications

  |  Specification |  Details |  
 |  Brand |  MSA |  
 |  Product Name |  Chillgard® 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor |  
 |  Product Type |  Refrigerant Gas Leak Monitor |  
 |  Detection Technology |  Photoacoustic Infrared (PAIR) |  
 |  Refrigerant Detection Range |  0–1,000 ppm |  
 |  Minimum Detection Sensitivity |  1 ppm for listed refrigerant gases |  
 |  Sampling Capacity |  Up to 16 points |  
 |  Alarm Levels |  Caution, Warning, Alarm |  
 |  Display |  Multilingual touchscreen |  
 |  Digital Communication |  Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP |  
 |  Analog Outputs |  4–20 mA and 0–10 V |  
 |  Power Supply |  100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |  
 |  Operating Temperature |  0–50°C |  
 |  Enclosure Rating |  IP54 |  
 |  Installation Environment |  Indoor use |  
 |  Country of Origin |  Not specified |

### Refrigerant Monitoring Capability

The Chillgard 5000 supports a range of refrigerants through its internal refrigerant
library. The supported gas list includes refrigerants such as R-11, R-12, R-22, 
R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, R-32, R-1234yf, and other listed refrigerants. The
exact gases available for monitoring depend on the instrument configuration and 
selected calibration.

### Installation and Safe Operation

Install and operate the MSA Chillgard 5000 according to the official manufacturer’s
instructions and the requirements of the monitored facility. Confirm the required
refrigerant selection, sampling-point arrangement, alarm settings, and communication
configuration before commissioning. The monitor should be integrated into an appropriate
site safety and response system and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Choose the MSA Chillgard 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor for continuous refrigerant
monitoring in suitable HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment room applications.

**Contact FASCO for product availability, configuration options, and technical details.**