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Bacharach PGM-IR Portable Refrigerant Monitor

by Bacharach

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision

Portable NDIR area gas monitor with 1 ppm resolution, 50-refrigerant library, real-time TWA display, and 8-hour Li-ion battery.

5.2 Good See breakdown →

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About This Product

The Bacharach PGM-IR uses non-dispersive infrared sensor technology to detect refrigerant concentrations in ambient air with 1 ppm resolution and real-time TWA (time-weighted average) display. Built-in library of 50 refrigerants including R-454B. Features rechargeable Li-ion battery with 8+ hour runtime, data logging of 200 readings, leak check mode with tick-rate alarms, and immunity to temperature/humidity changes. A2L compatible.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
No
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
On Premise

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.0
Features
6.5
Support
5.0
Value
5.5
Integrations
3.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

9 features confirmed across 4categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Equipment & Asset Management5features

Burst Logging CapabilityRefrigerant Database With Over 100 EntriesAlertsVisual and audible gas alarm indicatorsSelf-Diagnostic ModeExtensive self diagnosticsLong-Term Environmental MeasurementData logging for up to 200 readings

Compliance & Safety2features

Carbon Monoxide MeasurementReal-time ppm display with audible tick-rate feedbackRefrigerant Compatibility CheckerA2L and A3 refrigerant compatible

Hardware Features1feature

Touchscreen DisplayBacklit display

Reporting & Analytics1feature

Automated Data Logging

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