1 an eye that never blinks. 2 refrigerant monitoring checking for excess moisture in the...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
an eye that never blinks
![Page 2: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
Refrigerant Monitoring
Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant
Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant
![Page 3: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
Moisture
Excess moisture can lead toacid formation which eats away at
refrigeration equipment.icing which can cause restrictions in valves
and ports (reducing efficiency).
![Page 4: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
Low or Lost Refrigerant
Low refrigerant levels can lead toextensive equipment failure to labor-
intensive repairs and replacement of expensive system components.
product spoilage and loss in cooler/freezer systems.
![Page 5: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
Why Monitor Refrigerant?
Consider the economic incentives.
Consider the environmental impact (for its own sake and for the regulations).Consider our professional responsibility to protect the facility and its occupants.
![Page 6: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
Typical Monitoring
Direct—Probes and float switches in level columns and tanks, with connected control panels, measure refrigerant levels directly.
Indirect—Gas monitors and connected control panels measure the atmospheric result of loss.
![Page 7: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
Typical Monitoring
Both of these methods are costly, particularly in small box operations (restaurants, convenience stores, etc.).
In the case of indirect measurements, serious loss occurs before alarms are made and repairs initiated.
![Page 8: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
Site Glass
Simple Economical Informative
![Page 9: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
Site Glass
But, it requires a visual inspection
Typically only inspected AFTER there has been a failure in the system
![Page 10: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
KMC Innovation
A 24/7 eye on refrigeration site glass (an eye that never blinks).
![Page 11: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
What is FirstWatch?
A patented, optical device designed for use with the Sporlan See-All® site glass.
Like the site glass itself, a simple, economical, and informative service tool.
A non-invasive and accurate measuring method for both moisture and low refrigerant.
![Page 12: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
FirstWatch—Up-close
FirstWatchsite glass monitor
Refrigeration Alarm Monitor
(optional)
![Page 13: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
FirstWatch Applications
Chiller/mechanical rooms
![Page 14: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
FirstWatch Applications
Supermarket/Convenience store display cases and freezers
![Page 15: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
FirstWatch Applications
Roof-top air conditioning units
![Page 16: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16
Key Features—Simplicity
Ease-of-installationMount (snap on)
Intuitive Operation
Wire (4)•24 VDC Power•Ground•Moisture (0-5 VDC proportional)
•Flash Gas (0-5 VDC proportional)
![Page 17: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
Key Features—Flexibility
Connect FirstWatch to any conventional Building Automation System.
Or, for standalone applications, add the optional RAM (featuring audible and visual alarming).
![Page 18: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
18
RAM FlexibilityBaseline setAlarm level setDelaysMuting of audible
alarms
![Page 19: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
19
Key Features—Cost Effectiveness
List Price of FirstWatch is only $499.
List price for the optional RAM is just $250.
![Page 20: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
Key Features—Design
This patented design achieved compliance with the Environmental Testing Verification, an EPA program.
Polymer housing is water and dust resistant and flame-retardant.
![Page 21: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
21
Key Features—Accuracy
FirstWatch makes its reporting (to BAS or RAM) through the proportional amplitude of the respective 5 volt signals.
In the case of flash gas, indicative of low charge or refrigerant loss, FirstWatch can ignore normal transient and momentary flash.
In addition to refrigerant loss, FirstWatch can detect the flash gas that can occur due to dirty coils or other system malfunctions.
![Page 22: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
22
How FirstWatch Works
FLSH
![Page 23: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
23
How FirstWatch Works
H2O
![Page 24: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
24
Other Benefits
Offers reporting and trending (when tied to BAS)
Can help evaluate the effectiveness of service personnelWas the system charged properly?Was moisture allowed into the system?Was the system evacuated?Was the drier replaced?Were leaks properly repaired?
![Page 25: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
25
Considerations
First Watch is dependent upon the proper installation of the site glass.
In addition, the site glass should be clean.
When used with certain chiller types, FirstWatch should be tied to a BAS to compensate for start-up and cycle turbulence.
![Page 26: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
26
Summary
Non-invasiveContinuous monitoring (never blinks)Early detectionHelps prevent product loss or
equipment failure.Simple, flexible, cost-effective, &
accurate
![Page 27: 1 an eye that never blinks. 2 Refrigerant Monitoring Checking for excess moisture in the refrigerant Checking for low charge or loss of refrigerant](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070400/56649f135503460f94c278e9/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
27