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HBX-DX

HBX-DX - Vapor Quality Sensor (DX systems)

HBX-DX is thus the first sensor in the world capable of measuring the relationship between vapor and liquid a refrigeration system. 

The sensor measures the degree of dryness, “X”, of the gas in the gas pipes, and the value is converted into a 4-20 mA analogue signal corresponding to “X”. The HBX-DX measures the dryness of the gas in the range X = 0.85...1.05.

The sensor is available in two variants, "Rod Style” for installation in a pipe elbow and “In-line” for welding into the suction pipe.
The sensor offers very precise measurements and provides instant read-outs of the gas quality, making it useable in most evaporators (plate, pipe, and air evaporators). 

     

 

The sensor’s microprocessor also functions as a controller, enabling the direct control of a modulating motor valve, thereby bypassing the external controller or the PLC. The controller can be set up with all the parameters that are necessary for regulating a modulating motor valve or a stepper motor valve. The sensor is available with a cable for direct supply to and control of the motor valve, or as a sensor where the signal is sent to the external controller/PLC.

The sensor cannot measure actual overheating, but with proper installation and system design, overheating can be reduced or eliminated, thus leading to substantial energy savings.  

Product features Applications Drawing Specifications Ordering code
  • Measures vapor quality in refrigeration systems – measures the relationship between gas and liquid (Refrigerant Log Ph diagram).
  • A dry suction pipe from the freezer minimises loss of pressure in risers and provides increased flexibility of the pipe installation. 
  • The vapor quality sensor allows for the operation of DX ammonia technology with minimal "superheat".
  • 30 to 50 times less refrigerant required (ammonia systems), following the installation of the vapor quality sensor and the construction of the system based on DX technology.
Connection Diagram
Drawing
Installation of HBX rod style in strainer/filter houses 
For proper functionality of X-sensor it is vital with correct installation. This has proven to be challenging when welded in to bends. We are therefore ready with a new solution with integration in strainer houses mounted at the suction line. The function is as on the inline sensor but the advantage is that the filter lid and sensor element can be removed and cleaned if necessary.
Power supply
Voltage 24 AC/DC + 10%
Max. possible resistance 500 ohm
Plug connection DIN 43650 - 4 pins
Output
Analog output  4-20 mA
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature -30...+50°C
Refrigerant temperature -60...+80°C
Max. pressure 100 bar
Protection degree IP65
Vibrations IEC 68-2-6 (4g)
Mechanical specifications
Thread connections 3/4” NPT & 1" BSP
Material - liquid parts AISI 304 / PTFE
Material - electronic parts Coated aluminium
House type Front
Approvals
EMC test EN 61000-2
Indication
LED indication Red LED
Configurations
Configuration With PC tool
Design Length Connection Valve type Cable to valve Ordering code
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NPT Modulating No HBX-DX-R-2-2
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating No HBX-DX-R-2-6
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NPT Modulating No HBX-DX-R-3-2
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating No HBX-DX-R-3-6
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP Modulating No HBX-DX-R-3-8
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT Modulating No HBX-DX-R-3-9
In-line   1" DN25 Modulating No HBX-DX-IN-DN25
In-line   1 1/2" DN40 Modulating No HBX-DX-IN-DN40
In-line   2" DN50 Modulating No HBX-DX-IN-DN50
Electronic part for HBX-DX Modulating No HBX-DX-EL
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NPT Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-2
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-6
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NPT Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-2
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-6
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-8
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-9
In-line   1" DN25 Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-IN-DN25
In-line   1 1/2" DN40 Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-IN-DN40
In-line   2" DN50 Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-IN-DN50
Electronic part for HBX-DX/C Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-EL
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-2-MK2
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-6-MK2
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-2-MK2
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-6-MK2
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-8-MK2
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-9-MK2
Electronic part for HBX-DX/C-MK2 Modulating Yes HBX-DX/C-EL-MK2
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NPT Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-2-2
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-2-6
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NPT Stepper Motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-3-2
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP Stepper Motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-3-6
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-3-8
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-R-3-9
In-line   1" DN25 Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-IN-DN25
In-line   1 1/2" DN40 Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-IN-DN40
In-line   2" DN50 Stepper motor Yes HBX-DX/S-IN-DN50
Electronic part for HBX-DX/S Stepper motor Yes HBX/S-EL
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NPT PWM No HBX-DX-R-2-2/PWM
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP PWM No HBX-DX-R-2-6/PWM
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NPT PWM No HBX-DX-R-3-2/PWM
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP PWM No HBX-DX-R-3-6/PWM
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP PWM No HBX-DX-R-3-8/PWM
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT PWM No HBX-DX-R-3-9/PWM
Electronic part for HBX-DX/PWM PWM No HBX-DX/PWM-EL
Rod 190 mm 3/4" NPT PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-2/PWM
Rod 190 mm 3/4" BSPP PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-2-6/PWM
Rod 300 mm 3/4" NPT PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-2/PWM
Rod 300 mm 3/4" BSPP PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-6/PWM
Rod 300 mm 1" BSPP PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-8/PWM
Rod 300 mm 1" NPT PWM Yes HBX-DX/C-R-3-9/PWM
Electronic part for HBX-DX/C/PWM PWM Yes HBX-DX/C/PWM-EL
Strainer (Carbon) DN20 (3/4")     No HBX-ST-DN20
Strainer (Carbon) DN20 (3/4")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN20/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN20 (3/4")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN20/S
Strainer(Carbon) DN20 (3/4")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN20/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN25 (1")     No HBX-ST-DN25
Strainer (Carbon) DN25 (1")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN25/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN25 (1")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN25/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN25 (1")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN25/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN40 (1½")     No HBX-ST-DN40
Strainer (Carbon) DN40 (1½")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN40/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN40 (1½")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN40/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN40 (1½")   PWM   HBX-ST-DN40/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN50 (2")       HBX-ST-DN50
Strainer (Stainless) DN50 (2")       HBX-ST-DN50-SS
Strainer (Carbon) DN50 (2")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN50/C
Strainer (Stainless) DN50 (2")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN50-SS/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN50 (2")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN50-S
Strainer (Stainless) DN50 (2")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN50-SS/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN50 (2")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN50-PWM
Strainer (Stainless) DN50 (2")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN50-SS/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN65 (2½")     No HBX-ST-DN65
Strainer (Stainless) DN65 (2½")     No HBX-ST-DN65-SS
Strainer (Carbon) DN65 (2½")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN65/C
Strainer (Stainless) DN65 (2½")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN65-SS/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN65 (2½")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN65/S
Strainer (Stainless) DN65 (2½")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN65-SS/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN65 (2½")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN65/PWM
Strainer (Stainless) DN65 (2½")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN65-SS/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN80 (3")     No HBX-ST-DN80
Strainer (Carbon) DN80 (3")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN80/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN80 (3")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN80/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN80 (3")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN80/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN100 (4")     No HBX-ST-DN100
Strainer (Carbon) DN100 (4")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN100/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN100 (4")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN100/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN100 (4")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN100/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN125 (5")     No HBX-ST-DN125
Strainer (Carbon) DN125 (5")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN125/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN125 (5")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN125/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN125 (5")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN125/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN150 (6")     No HBX-ST-DN150
Strainer (Carbon) DN150 (6")   Modulating Yes HBx-ST-DN150/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN150 (6")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN150/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN150 (6")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN150/PWM
Strainer (Carbon) DN200 (8")     No HBX-ST-DN200
Strainer (Carbon) DN200 (8")   Modulating Yes HBX-ST-DN200/C
Strainer (Carbon) DN200 (8")   Stepper Yes HBX-ST-DN200/S
Strainer (Carbon) DN200 (8")   PWM Yes HBX-ST-DN200/PWM

Production of industrial gas compressor units, compressor units, chillers, pump circulating stations, air purgers, refrigeration and freezing systems of any complexity.

 

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