Controller Talk Podcast

Inaugural episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America! Dave & Chris introduce themselves & discuss how to fix unique problems, design energy management controls, & troubleshoot unique systems not seen every day.

Chris and Dave return to focus on Echelon communication to the Danfoss I/O boards and other devices before another round of "Stump Chris" and Listener Mail.

Learn about the Danfoss AKV electric expansion valve, including product history, design, function, troubleshooting and best practices.

Chris and Dave share product information and troubleshooting tips on stepper valves, dating all the way back to the AKC 164 case controller up through today's more advanced components.

Chris and Dave are back to share everything you need to know about installing, programming and troubleshooting the AK-CC 210 case controller, used mainly for controlling a single evaporator by using 1, 2 or 3 sensors for compressor control.

Dave and Chris welcome their first guest to the Controller Talk podcast! Ken Roberts, who has worked for EIL, ECI, & Danfoss, joins the podcast to share lessons learned from his long and successful career in refrigeration.

Mike Celestin, who worked for himself, ECI, and Danfoss over the years, joins the podcast to chat about "Swamp People," big gators, tinkering with hotrods in retirement, what he sees as the biggest issues for the refrigeration industry moving forward, and how we can solve them.

Larry Herman, of L.P. Herman & Redline Control Design, joins the Controller Talk podcast this week! We discuss how controls have advanced over the past 25 years, & how to put the new generation of refrigeration technicians in the best position to succeed.

Our hosts cover the basics of the AK-CC 550A, including use, operation, I/O points / relays, programming, and much more...

A continuation from Ep. 9, expanding on the features of the AK-CC 550A, specifically how to use files in the front-end controllers like the 255, 355, 800 & 800A to make the interface work between the case controller & the front-end controller.

After spending two episodes discussing the AK-CC 550A case controller, Dave and Chris dive into a relatively new case controller that will eventually replace the AK-CC 450, 550 and 550A: the AK-CC55.

The new episode features FAQs on the AK-SM 800A, specifically the controller's improved security features, intuitive touch screen, connectivity ports, and more.

Part II covers connection software options, emailing alarms and other new features of the AK-SM 800A controller.

Chris and Dave return for Episode 14, counting down a Letterman style Top 10 list, ranking controller issues that can be fixed remotely.

We will review one of Danfoss' older front-end controllers, the System Manager 800-series controller, which has been getting most of the installations since late 2015. In part 1 of this two part series, we'll focus on the hardware aspects. Next episode, they'll discuss software and navigation.

We'd argue there's only one way to find that out, but just to spark your curiosity, this new episode covers the software, features, and navigation in the AK-SM 800 controller, amongst others.

Chris and Dave are back to tell you everything you need to know about HVAC control, by covering the basics of HVAC Controllers like the AK 255, 355, 880 or even the new 880A. If you've ever struggled with questions such as "Why won’t the AC start?" or "Why isn’t the heat turning on?" then you're in for a treat! We're not here to judge, but to make sure this never happens again.

Winter is Coming! No, not Game of Thrones. And as the weather is getting chillier, the Controller Talk Podcast is here to bring back some heat into your lives with our newest episode. Hosts Chris and Dave are ready to share all there is to know about getting heat reclaim working and how to set it up from scratch!

We're back with a brand-new episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, which highlights a combination of parts known as the EKC 202D2, found in national retailers. Hosts get into the purpose of the controller, how it works, troubleshooting, and setup. The pair also discuss how a previous solution prompted updates to the controller and review said updates.

Dave and Chris share their very own Christmas story, introducing the Little Helpers of Food Retail - our Danfoss apps available right on your smartphone, packed with helpful information to make your life easier, just like Santa's elves do for him!

In Episode 21 of the Controller Talk Podcast, Dave and Chris detail a few of the EKE Controllers, specifically the EKE 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D models.

Your favorite podcast hosts, Chris and Dave, are set to outperform this year and what better way to start off this journey than by introducing a controller that does exactly the same? We are talking about the one and only AK-CC 750 case controller, which performs all the functions at the case level, including temperature control, defrost, fans, anti-sweats, alarming. Now, what if we told you that it can also control 1, 2, 3 or 4 case sections, and each one can have an electronic expansion valve, or a liquid line solenoid valve?

We're talking about setting up/troubleshooting items utilizing variable outputs, including Variable Speed Compressors, Digital Compressors, Variable Speed Condenser Fans to name a few. Did you know that Danfoss was the first company to mass-produce VFDs for 3-phase AC induction motors in 1968?

Someone wise once said: "The Refrigeration Alarm is a two-headed beast. You can’t live with it...and you can’t live without it." If you are wondering what this is all about, and even if you don't - we'll work harder to pick your curiosity. This episode includes more about alarm menus, options, conquering beasts & much more.

This week, Dave and Chris take a trip in the DeLorean back to the future with a flashback through the evolution of leak detection throughout the years, leading up to the new Bacharach HGM-MZ and the interface to the Danfoss controllers, how to work it, and all it has to offer.

Learn more about calculations including how to build them, and what they are best used for. They are very flexible and can be very simple or even complex.