Danfoss has launched Cool Ctrl™, a new range of evaporator control panels that greatly simplify design, installation, and commissioning for contractors and system integrators.
Solving Key Pain Points for Industrial Refrigeration Contractors
Cool Ctrl™ evaporator control panels provide contractors with a safe, energy‑efficient, and cost‑effective way to install or upgrade existing refrigeration systems.
“We know contractors spend a great deal of time on the commissioning process,” explains Jay Lyon, Product Manager, at Cool Ctrl™ System Controls. “That’s why we’ve designed our evaporator control panels to ease the burden during the design, installation, and commissioning phases. By offering both Standard and Advanced versions, we ensure contractors can find the right solution for their specific industrial refrigeration needs.”
Simplifying Design and Installation
“Contractors must consider a wide range of factors when designing control panels,” says Lyon. “We’ve streamlined that process by pre‑configuring Cool Ctrl™ panels before shipping. For example, they come pre‑equipped with standard control options for industrial evaporators, saving contractors the time and effort of communicating software and hardware specifications to programmers and electrical panel designers.”
The Advanced version also features an intuitive built‑in web server and touchscreen, enabling contractors to configure multiple evaporators simultaneously.
Dramatically Reducing PLC Programming Time
PLC programming is often cited as a major pain point for contractors.
“Creating new evaporator control sequences can be time‑consuming,” Lyon explains. “On top of that, contractors must develop new graphical representations for each evaporator, replicate functionality across units, and integrate them into the existing PLC. We’ve incorporated all control logic into the panel, allowing commissioning to begin before installing the main PLC. Contractors can also view and access all control values and advanced settings directly from the main PLC system, greatly simplifying programming.”
Maximizing Evaporator Performance — Good for Contractors and Customers
Because Cool Ctrl™ panels are purpose‑built for industrial refrigeration evaporators, they include features that optimize performance.
“Our panels control the operation of valves and fans for each evaporator, ensuring optimal cooling and defrost sequences,” Lyon says. “They’re designed to get the best performance from Danfoss valves and support a wide range of system configurations. Contractors can be confident the entire refrigeration system will operate at peak efficiency — which ultimately benefits their customers.”