Data sheet
Sight glass (High pressure)
Type SGP X, SGP I, SGP N, SGP RX, SGP RI and SGP RN
SGP are sight glasses for high pressure
applications (Max. Working Pressure
52 bar / 754 psig).
SGP is available with flare, solder and socket
connections, and with and without moisture
indicators.
SGP I / SGP N and SGP RI / SGP RN are equipped
with sensitive indicators that reflects a color,
which depends on the moisture content in the
refrigerant.
SGP X and SGP RX, without moisture indicator,
are mainly used to indicate the condition of the
refrigerant in the liquid line or the flow in the oil
return line from the oil separator.
Features
Type SGP X / SGP RX (without indicator)
y Indicates lack of subcooling
y Indicates refrigerant deficiency
y Indicates liquid level in receiver
y Indicates oil level in compressor
y Flare/flare, solder/solder connection or
socket type
Type SGP I / SGP RI (with I type indicator)
Type SGP N / SGP RN (with N type indicator)
-Indicates too high moisture content in the
refrigeration system by colors
-Indicates lack of subcooling
-Indicates refrigerant deficiency
-Flare/flare, solder/solder connection or socket
type
y UL approval, conforms to Pressure Equipment
Directive 2014/68/EU
y Large viewing window for better visibility
y Provides accurate identification of system
conditions
y Easy to indicate liquid and oil level by float ball
of socket type
y Good corrosion resistance by 2000 hours salt
spray for brass material according to ASTM
B117 requirement
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Data sheet High pressure sight glass, SGP X, SGP I, SGP N, SGP RX, SGP RI and SGP RN
Technical data
Approvals
Available types
Media temperature: -50 – 80 °C / -58 – 175 °F
Max. working pressure (PS / MWP): 52 bar / 754 psig
Refrigerant oil: All mineral oils and ester oils
Solder version ODF x ODF Flare External x External Flare Internal x External
SGP X
without indicator
Solder version ODF x ODM Solder version ODF x ODF Flare External x External
SGP I and SGP N
with indicator
SGP X
without indicator
SGP I and SGP N
with indicator
SGP I and SGP N
with indicator
SGP I and SGP N
with indicator
Choice of sight glass
moisture indication
REACH requirements
Socket Socket Saddle
SGP RX
without indicator
Before choosing a sight glass with moisture
indicator, the following should be considered:
y type of refrigerant
y water solubility of refrigerant
y the level on which a danger signal is required
SGP RI and SGP RN
with indicator
The colour on the sight glass indicator depends
on the moisture content of the refrigerant.
The values under “green / dry” are to be
considered as perfect condition meaning full
protection against harmful effects from moisture.
SGS
In other words, the filter drier is working
Be aware that polyester oil for refrigerants like,
perfectly.
e.g. R134a, R404A, R407C react with water in a
hydrolysis generating acid and alcohol.
If the green color starts to fade, the color change
has begun and the indicator should therefore
The recommended levels of moisture content
are usually between 30 and 75 ppm, where
hermetic compressors only tolerate very low
moisture content, while semi-hermetic and other
be watched more carefully. If the color changes
to yellow it is a clear signal, that the capacity of
the filter drier is exceeded and must be replaced
immediately.
compressors normally tolerate higher moisture
contents in the refrigerant.
Note: When storing, transporting or installing the Sight Glass, avoid the chemical indicator
to get in contact with non-refrigerant medium or fluid (like water, oil, ect.)
All Danfoss products fulfill the requirements in REACH.
One of the obligations in REACH is to inform customers about presence of Candidate list substances if
any, we hereby inform you about one substance on the candidate list:
A moisture indicator in a sight glass contains a paper which is impregnated with Cobalt Dichloride
(CAS no: 7646-79-9) in a concentration above 0.1% w/w. If the valve has been damaged or dismantled:
- Avoid skin contact with the paper
- Do not inhale the dust from the paper
- The paper must be disposed as hazardous waste
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Data sheet High pressure sight glass, SGP X, SGP I, SGP N, SGP RX, SGP RI and SGP RN
I type indicator for R290, R600, R600a and R1234yf
Moisture content ppm = parts per million
I type indicator
Media temperature 25 °C / 77 °F Media temperature 43 °C / 109 °F
Green /
dry
R290 < 25 25 – 50 > 50 < 50 50 – 100 > 100
R600 < 10 10 – 20 > 20 < 28 28 – 55 > 55
R600a < 11 11 – 22 > 22 < 30 30 – 60 > 60
R1234yf < 93 93 – 130 > 130 < 130 130 – 247 > 247
N type indicator for R134a, R22, R32, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R407H, R410A, R448A,
R449A, R450A, R452A, R452B, R454B, R454C, R455A, R463A, R507, R513A, R515B, R1233zd(E),
R1234ze(E), R1270, R744 (CO2 )
Media temperature 25 °C / 77 °F Media temperature 43 °C / 109 °F
Green /
dry
R134a < 30 30 – 100 > 100 < 45 45 – 170 > 170
R22 < 30 30 – 120 > 120 < 50 50 – 200 > 200
R32 < 64 64 – 289 > 289 < 116 116 – 459 > 459
R404A < 20 20 – 70 > 70 < 25 25 – 100 > 100
R407A < 29 29 – 115 > 115 < 48 48 – 192 > 192
R407C < 30 30 – 140 > 140 < 60 60 – 225 > 225
R407F < 30 30 – 168 > 168 < 60 60 – 240 > 240
R407H < 35 35-180 > 180 < 60 60-365 > 365
R410A < 66 66 – 266 > 266 < 135 135 – 540 > 540
R448A < 28 28 – 110 > 110 < 70 70 – 227 > 227
R449A < 29 29 – 105 > 105 < 53 53 – 200 > 200
R450A < 23 23 – 148 > 148 < 46 46 – 245 > 245
R452A < 20 20 – 79 > 79 < 30 30 – 143 > 143
R452B < 70 70 – 260 > 260 < 144 144 – 260 > 260
R454B < 29 29 – 161 > 161 < 58 58 – 250 > 250
R454C < 25 25-115 > 115 < 30 30-190 > 190
R455A < 20 20-95 > 95 < 25 25-145 > 145
R463A < 55 55-280 > 280 < 95 95-435 > 435
R507 < 15 15 – 60 > 60 < 30 30 – 110 > 110
R513A < 22 22 – 75 > 75 < 22 22 – 123 > 123
R515B < 20 20-95 > 95 < 20 20-140 > 140
R1233zd(E) < 18 18-90 > 90 < 20 20-150 > 150
R1234ze(E) < 26 26 – 132 > 132 < 28 28 – 165 > 165
R1270 < 16 16 – 62 > 62 < 29 29 – 115 > 115
R744 (CO2 ) < 80 80 – 195 > 195 - - -
Notes:
• For a fully updated list of approved refrigerants, visit http://store.danfoss.com/ and search for
individual code numbers, where refrigerants are listed as part of product details.
• Only solder versions are allowed for flammable refrigerant.
This product is approved for R290, R32, R452B, R454B, R454C, R455A, R600, R600a,R1234yf and
R1270 by ignition source assessment in accordance to standard EN13463-1.
• For colours reflecting moisture values of other refrigerants and other media temperature, please
contact Danfoss.
• SGP with indicator is not suitable for oil application. For detailed information please contact
Danfoss.
• Socket type can be used with refrigerant R744 (CO2 )except for the version with float ball.
• Socket type can be used with refrigerant R1233zd(E) except for the version with gasket.
• For the Max. media temperature which is above 55 °C /131 °F for socket type with float ball,
please consult Danfoss.
Intermed.
color
Moisture content ppm = parts per million
Intermed.
color
Yellow /
wet
N type indicator
Yellow /
wet
Green /
dry
Green /
dry
Intermed.
color
Intermed.
color
Yellow /
wet
Yellow /
wet
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