HBProducts | Defrost Sensor for heat pumps and other outdoor applications
Technical data: HBDF-OD
The sensor can be used on evaporators placed outside. The sensor can only assist and guide the controller in the temperature range from 0 to +5°C because it is affected by rain, snow, and water on the evaporator. The sensor is only sold for OEM customers and customers with sufficient resources to get it operational without onsite support. We recommend testing the sensor before purchasing large quantities.
The sensor is protected against humidity by a built-in heater and potted electronic unit. The sensor has a temperature sensor for controlling the ice/water balance.
Product Features
- Defrost starts only when needed (on demand)
- Stop the defrost when ice is melted (input from temperature sensor located on evaporator surface)
- Save energy compared with timer based defrosting
- Gain more capacity - fewer and shorter defrost cycles
- Easy installation - also on existing sites
Application

Specifications
Power supply | Environmental conditions | ||
Voltage | 24 AC/DC | Ambient temperature | -30...+50°C |
Current consuption - sensor only* | 600 mA | Protection degree | IP65 |
Electrical connection | Screw terminals | Vibrations | IEC 68-2-6 (4g) |
Sensor design | 3-wire | Mechanical specifications | |
Analog output | 4-20 mA | Material - mechanical parts | AISI 304 |
Max. load | 500 ohm | Material - electronic parts | Nylon 6 (PA) |
Relay output | 2x5A, NO/NC | Approvals | |
Relay output 24V | 2 x 3A, NO/NC | Certifications - EMC Emission | EN 61000-3-2 |
Cable entry | PG9 / M12 | Certifications - EMC Immunity | EN 61000-4-2 |
Configurations | Accessories | ||
Type of configuration | HB Tool | USB Programming cable | HBxC-USB |
Tool to be used | HB software |
* Total consumption is sensor consumption plus output and it depends on ambient temperature.
Order Code
Description | Wire length | Ordering code |
---|---|---|
Defrost sensor for heat pump applications | 10 m | HBDF-MK2-10-OD |
Defrost sensor for heat pump applications | 20 m | HBDF-MK2-20-OD |
Defrost sensor for heat pump applications | 30 m | HBDF-MK2-30-OD |
Electronic Part for HBDF-MK2 | Spare part must be calibrated | HBDF-MK2-EL |
USB programming cable | Accessories | HBxC-USB |
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