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Refrigerant Leak Detection

P/N: 1100-2162

 | June 2019 Revision 0

Quick Start 

Guide

Refrigerant Leak Monitor

System Controller for MVR-300 Refrigerant Detectors

3.  Component Overview

5.  Network Planning

4.  Accessories

Bacharach, Inc.

621 Hunt Valley Circle,

New Kensington, PA 15068 USA

Bacharach USA Customer Service:

 +1 724 334 5000

Bacharach CAN Customer Service:

 +1 905 882 8985

Bacharach EU Customer Service:

 +353 1 284 6388

mybacharach.com | [email protected]

IMPORTANT:

 

The MVR-SC 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 / country. 

This document is only intended as a guide and the manufacturer 

bears no responsibility for the installation or operation of this unit.

2.  Safety Instructions 

(Continued)

IMPORTANT:

 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 MVR-SC.

IMPORTANT:

 Prior to installation, download the MVR-SC floorplan 

spreadsheet available from Bacharach. This sheet has editable 

fields  for  Floor  /  Room  and  non-editable  fields  for  Modbus  ID 

and Gateway IP address. These fields are to be completed during 

planning in order to ensure correct wiring and function:

 

Floor / Room

 

Modbus 

(Slave)

 ID − 

number between 2 and 16. Refer to the MVR-

SC User Manual 

(P/N: 1100-2184)

 for more details on Modbus 

connectivity.

 

Gateway IP Address − 

Each gateway has a unique, required IP 

address. 

(The first should be 192.168.0.1, followed by 192.168.0.2 

and  so  forth.  A  maximum  of  7  gateways  may  be  connected  in  a 

subnetwork.)

 

CSV Spreadsheet − 

file will need to be saved in a .CSV format in 

order to upload to the MVR-SC.

1.  Save  the  floorplan  spreadsheet  as  a  .CSV  format  and 

upload onto the USB stick at the device root folder. The 

filename must be “data.csv.”

2.  Upload the floorplan spreadsheet to the MVR-SC from the 

USB stick using steps on the next page.

Figure A 

(System Configuration)

DANGER:

 This product HAS  NOT been designed for use in 

hazardous  locations.  Failure  to  comply  may  result  in  personal 

injury or death.

WARNING:

 NEVER connect the product’s 24V DC inputs directly 

to AC power supply.

WARNING:

  DO  NOT apply power until all wiring has been 

completed.

CAUTION:

 

The protection provided by this product may 

become impaired if it is used in a manner not specified by the 

manufacturer.  Modifications  to  this  instrument,  not  expressly 

approved, will void the warranty.

CAUTION:

 

DO NOT continue to use this equipment if there are 

any  symptoms  of  malfunction  or  failure.  In  the  case  of  such 

occurrence, de-energize the power supply and contact a qualified 

repair technician or the nearest Bacharach Service Center.

IMPORTANT:

 Before using this product, carefully read and 

strictly FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS in the user manual.

1.  Introduction

The MVR-SC Refrigerant Leak Monitor provides infomation and 

audio-visual alerts on the status of a network of refrigerant 

detectors in a centralized location outside of the monitored 

space. The MVR-SC displays comprehensive information about 

the status of all connected gas detectors and is compatible with 

Bacharach’s MVR-300 VRF Refrigerant Leak Detector.

Additional resources 

(including the user manual & 

floorplan spreadsheet)

 are available online. To download 

these resources, scan here or visit

 

http://bit.ly/2MdlvyP

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2.  Safety Instructions

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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PLC / Touch Screen

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USB Port

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Ethernet Port 

(Requires Shielded Cat 6 Cable)

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Fault Relay 

(250 VAC / 30 VDC, 2.0 AMP)

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Alarm Relay 

(250 VAC / 30 VDC, 2.0 AMP)

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Modbus Terminal Block

(Requires Belden 3106 or Equivalent. Shielded 1.5 pair twisted)

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Power

 

(24 VDC IN)

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Cable Entries 

(×4)

Modbus Cable

Description

1,000' 

(304.8 m)

 spool of industrial-grade Modbus cable.

P/N:

1100-2193

Ethernet Switch

Description

Connects the MVR-SC and individual gateways.

P/N:

1100-2172

Modbus Gateway

Description

Each gateway supports a network of up to 15 MVR-300 VRF 

Refrigerant Leak Detectors.

P/N:

1100-2198

Modbus EZ-Wire Kit

Description

Precisely stripped, pre-bonded wire provides faster, more 

consistent installation to the MVR-300 Modbus port.

P/N:

1100-2190

Product

Description / Part Number

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6.  Installation

WARNING:

 NEVER connect the product’s 24V DC inputs directly 

to AC power supply.

WARNING:

  DO  NOT apply power until all wiring has been 

completed.

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