The Merlin Refrigerant Detector-TFT is an NDIR detector and is typically used as a standalone unit or in conjunction with a Merlin controller. Each of the available Merlin refrigerant target gases are heavier than air and will therefore drop, meaning the gas sensor should be mounted 12 inches from the floor of the protected area. At detection, the detectors will go into alarm at 1000ppm. When connected to a Merlin controller, built-in alarm relay outputs can be used to activate the power supply to a remote audible alarm and activate ventilation fans. This can then be rectified by resolving the leak, allowing the sensor head to clear and resetting the attached Merlin panel and detector.