Predictive and preventive maintenance: Activate condition monitoring in HVAC/R applications
In HVAC/R applications, the introduction of condition monitoring functionality improves system uptime by preventing issues from occurring. Early prevention results in cost savings, fewer breakdowns, and optimized overall performance and comfort for the tenants, helping businesses to keep energy costs and meet commercial and climate targets. Condition-based monitoring technology is already integrated in new Danfoss variable speed drives controlling your HVAC/R systems and is ready to be activated.
Efficient system operation in your installation
Condition monitoring enables efficient HVAC/R system operation by employing 24/7 analysis of real-time data. An HVAC monitoring system not only helps to control electrical motors in fans, pumps, and chiller-compressors. It also provides insights and analytics to optimize overall performance of heating and cooling systems and reduce maintenance needs, with no need to connect to an external analytics device or cloud.
Prevent the unexpected in the HVAC system
Instead of waiting for problems to occur, condition monitoring allows for proactive maintenance measures, addressing potential issues before they become major problems. This approach helps to proactively manage challenges, by raising the flag to react early to typical issues arising in the installation. There is no need for unscheduled stoppage of fans, pumps or air conditioning compressors . Integrated CBM provides HVAC monitoring which empowers staff to schedule maintenance tasks into planned shutdowns - when qualified labor is available.
Freedom to activate: CBM is ready to run in your new drive
Using Danfoss drives, cost savings in ventilation, the air conditioning system, heating and refrigeration are easy to achieve. Condition monitoring functionality is integrated and operates inside your new drive, with zero to low additional investment in installed equipment. All you need to do is to activate it.
Most of the condition monitoring functionality uses the integrated sensors in the drive, which means no additional sensors are necessary. The condition monitoring algorithm runs internally in the drive, so no cloud connection or internet connection is required, either. With no cloud requirement, you can eliminate subscription fees and data transmission fees for remote cloud monitoring system s, too.
Benefits at the ready with an installed Danfoss drive
Condition-based monitoring (CBM) adds value in many aspects of operations, such as:
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Reduced staff workload: 24/7 operational HVAC monitoring with no need for staff assistance
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Easy monitoring of inaccessible assets, such as roof or basement fans
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Avoided loss of refrigerated products due to unforeseen temperature and cooling system breakdown
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Avoided losses due to ventilation breakdown in cleanrooms, including loss of manufactured products and cost of restarting operations
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Avoided loss of reputation due to downtime in HVAC equipment and systems, for example in data center air conditioning units
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No compromise on indoor air quality or comfort for individuals working and living in buildings
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Information transfer is easy between the drive, PLC and/or BMS
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Integration by fieldbus is possible
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Leveraging condition monitoring
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Case stories
Refrigeration systems preserve apple quality using VSDs with integrated condition monitoring and DrivePro Remote Monitoring service
ITALY: At Rivoira Group, VLT® drives with built-in condition-based monitoring help preserve fruit perfectly by ensuring utterly reliable refrigeration.
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Driving maximum uptime in aseptic pharmaceutical production
DENMARK: A leading global pharmaceutical company was determined to find an intelligent HVAC solution to prevent downtime with real-time system monitoring and customizable instant alarms. Plus, the solution needed to fit within the organization’s ambitious digitalization strategy. The solution: Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 with integrated condition-based monitoring.
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Clogged pumps work less efficiently and use more energy to do their job than clean pumps. If unattended, eventually a clogged pump will grind to a halt, causing unplanned downtime.