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DST G290 and DST G600 gas sensors for HVAC and Refrigeration systems

A3 gas detection made easy with the new DST G290 and DST G600 gas detection sensors by Danfoss Sensing Solutions, built with performance and reliability at the forefront.

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DST G290 and DST G600 A3 refrigerant detection sensors

DST G290 and DST G600 A3 gas detection sensors with advanced photoacoustic technology are expertly engineered to meet the stringent requirements for A3 refrigerants, such as R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane), perfect for HVAC&R applications where accuracy and reliability are required. Featuring a revolutionary inverted design, which protects the sensor in harsh environments, combined with dew point monitoring and highly selective technology specifically calibrated for R290 and R600a you can significantly reduce the risk of false alarms, enhancing the system's reliability. 

Features and benefits

  • Competitive and robust design

    Membrane protected from impurities by patented inverted design. Immune to dust, oil and water spray, UV  resistant, robust to changes from thermal cycling stress and mechanical stress.

  • Compliance with IEC and ATEX legislations

    IEC 60335-2-40 edition 7 is revised to HP system with A3 refrigerant use regarding the new F-gas regulation, certified by 3rd party laboratory. ATEX compliant signal relay.

  • Fast and Accurate Leak Detection

    Compensated over full range of operating temperature, humidity and pressure ranges with fast response time <30sec and fast warm-up (6 secs).

  • Eliminate False Alarms

    Dew point monitoring, highly selective technology tuned to R290 or R600a, and acoustic decoupling minimizes risk of false alarms. Robustness towards rapid changes in temperature and humidity. 

  • Immune to Poisoning

    No performance degradation from exposure to other gases incl common household chemicals

  • No field calibration over system's lifetime

    Permanent factory calibration. No field adjustments or re-zeroing during 25+ year life.

  • Minimize “Silent” Failures

    Robust “full signal chain” diagnostics check for faults and integrity of signal chain.

  • Small & easy-fit system integration

    Flexible hardware and software to customer’s application specifications.

  • Production in Europe

    Resilient supply chain with localized supplier

Articles

 

Photoacoustic technology: the key to accurate A3 gas leak detection

This whitepaper describes how photoacoustic technology leverages the unique absorption characteristics of a particular gas to detect its presence and why it was the best choice for Danfoss Sensing Solutions to select it for the DST G290 and DST G600a gas sensors.

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Applications

The DST G290 and DST G600 A3 Refrigerant detection sensors are designed with focus on:

  • HVAC

    Residential, Commercial and Industrial Heat Pumps, Rooftops, Air Handling Units (AHU) and A/C Scroll chillers, Transport A/C.

  • Commercial refrigeration

    Food Retail, Food Service, Ice making machines, Cold rooms, Glass Door Dispensers, Chillers, Refrigerators and Freezers, Display cabinets, Transport refrigeration.

  • Other industries
    With applications using A3 refrigerants.

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Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Brochure DST G-series A3 gas sensors brochure English Multiple 13 Feb, 2026 209.2 KB .pdf
White paper Photoacoustic technology: the key to accurate A3 gas leak detection English Multiple 13 Feb, 2026 226.6 KB .pdf

Approvals

  • CE marked

  • RoHS compliant

  • IEC 60335-2-40

Highlighted products

DST G290 – A3 refrigerant gas detection sensors for HVAC&R equipment

The latest addition to the DST G-series is the DST G290 A3 refrigerant gas sensor, developed to detect R290 (propane) refrigerant type, perfect for HVAC&R system builders, looking for performance and reliability for their A3 refrigerant compatible systems. These sensors meet the requirements of IEC and ATEX standards for HVAC equipment. 

DST G600
DST G600 – A3 gas sensors for HVAC&R applications

The DST G600 is the latest addition to the DST G-series of A3 gas sensors, developed to detect R600a (isobutane) refrigerant type, perfect for HVAC&R system builders, looking for performance and reliability for their A3 compatible systems. These sensors meet the requirements of IEC and ATEX standards for HVAC equipment.

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If you are interested in our DST G-series gas sensors or any other sensors from Danfoss Sensing Solutions, need expert advice, or wish to explore partnership opportunities, please reach out.

Mark R. Otten

Director of Segment Management and Pricing, Danfoss Sensing Solutions

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