overview of rle's water leak detection products
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An overview of our water leak detection products from RLE of Colorado. We are able to simple zonal systems to more accurate distance measuring products. We are able to offer live demonstrations along with our lunchtime presentations.TRANSCRIPT
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RLE
INTRODUCTION
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RLE Technologies
presented by:
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• Focus:
– Develop products to help minimize downtime by identifying issues before
they become critical.
– Provide solutions with direct alarm notification to allow for timely response.
– Simplify convergence with systems that can easily integrate into a
management system.
• Standard, Scalable & Custom Solutions
• Product lines include:
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Design – Engineer - Manufacture
Our Mission:
We exist to prevent disasters, preserve our clients’ reputation and
provide peace of mind.
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Leading Causes of Business Downtime*
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*Source: Contingency Planning Research, a division of Eagle Rock Alliance
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15%
20%
25%
30%
Power Outage
Water Damage
Hardware Failure
Earthquake Fire Hurricane Building Outage
Corrupt Data
28% 27% 15% 11% 9% 4% 4% 2%
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Leading Causes of Business Downtime*
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5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Power Outage
Water Damage
Hardware Failure
Earthquake Fire Hurricane Building Outage
Corrupt Data
*Source: Contingency Planning Research, a division of Eagle Rock Alliance
28% 27% 15% 11% 9% 4% 4% 2%
Alarm monitoring and direct notification
may result in timely resolution of 79% of the
leading causes of business downtime.
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Site Monitoring Best Practices
• Identify issues before they become critical!
– Snowballing effect – Issues usually start small
– Localized alarms are not enough
– Alerts should be sent before critical conditions occur
– Alarms need to be sent to the appropriate people
– Redundancy ensures that alarms are received
• Don’t wait for the damage to be done!
– Reactionary mentality is not acceptable
– Downtime = lost $$
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The Impacts of Downtime
• Redirection of efforts towards recovery
• Employee productivity and morale
• Customer Confidence
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Estimated industry hourly downtime costs:Brokerage Operations $6,450,000
Energy 2,817,846
Credit Card Sales Authorizations 2,600,000
Telecommunications 2,066,245
Manufacturing 1,610,654
Financial Institutions 1,495,134
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Leak Detection
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Spot Detectors & Sensing Cable
• Spot Detectors are used to detect conductive fluids in confined
areas
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• Sensing Cable is used to encapsulate sources of leaks or critical
equipment that might be damaged by a leak
Conductive fluids Chemicals & Acids
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Zone and Distance-Read Controllers
• Zone controllers identify that fluid is in contact with the spot detector or
sensing cable
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• Distance-Read controllers identify the location that fluid is in contact with
the spot detector(s) or sensing cable
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Zone and Distance-Read Controllers*
• Used as a stand-alone system
– Local audible alarms
– Local visual indicators
– Direct alarm notification via email
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* Refer to the specific product Datasheet for available features
• Easily integrated into an existing management system with outputs
including:
– Dry contacts for both “Leak” and “Fault”
– 4-20mA
– SNMP
– Modbus
– BACnet
– N2
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Spot Detectors
• Used for detecting conductive fluids in confined areas
• Potted electronics = submersible design
• Corrosion resistant, no exposed metal
• No visible or audible annunciation
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Spot Detectors
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SD-RO1 SD SD-Z SD-Z1
Detects Conductive fluids Conductive fluids Conductive fluids Conductive fluids
Power 24V AC/DC* Falcon SeaHawk controller SeaHawk controller
Audible - - - -
Output Form C output relay 12-36VACTo any SeaHawk
controller**To SeaHawk Zone
controllers
Leader Cable5-wire
14ft/4.27m2 wire
14ft/4.27mMating connectors
10in/0.25m4 wire
14ft/0.25m
Primary use: Integration Falcon products SeaHawk controllers SeaHawk controllers
* When using DC power, power must be removed to reset the sensor
** Adds 50ft/15.24m of simulated distance when used with a SeaHawk controller
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Leak Detection Cables
• Designed for open areas and to encapsulate areas of concern
• Unique Sensing Cables to detect:
– Conductive fluids (SC)
– Chemicals / Acids (SC-C)
• Available in standard and custom lengths with mating connectors pre-
installed
• All Sensing Cables integrate with any SeaHawk controller
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SC SC-C
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Leak Detection Cable (SC)
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• Detects any conductive fluid
• Patented design helps eliminate false alarms
• Quick dry / quick reset
• Plenum rated – CL2P
• For use with SeaHawk Zone and Distance
Read controllers
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Leak Detection Cable (SC-C)
• Chemical Sensing Cable
• Used to detect:
– Acids
– Bases
– Other conductive harmful fluids
• Can be cleaned and re-used
• For use with SeaHawk Zone and
Distance Read controllers
• Available is standard and custom
lengths
• Requires LC-KIT-M to connect to a
SeaHawk controller
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Zone Controllers
• Ideal for open areas where the Sensing Cable (SC) is visible
• Identifies that fluid is in contact with the sensing cable
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LD310
LD1000LDRA6
F200
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Zone Controllers
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LD310 LD1000 F200* LDRA6*
Enclosure Plastic Metal Metal Metal
Power requirements
5VDC 24V AC or DC 5VDC (Included) 24V AC or DC
Max. SensingCable (SC)
300ft/91m 1,000ft/305m 200ft / 61m6 inputs
1,000ft/305m per input
Max. SensingCable (SC-C )
210ft/64m 700ft/213m 140ft / 42m6 inputs
700ft/213m per input
Relay outputs (form C)
Leak and Fault Leak and Fault SummarySummary relay andone for each input
Audible Yes Selectable (on/off) Selectable per input Yes
Adjustable sensitivity
High/medium/low (jumper)
25uA to 250uA (dial) - Yes
Adjustable alarm delay
-10 seconds or
2 minutes- Yes
* Multi-functional controller
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Distance-Read Controllers
• Ideal for longer runs of Sensing Cable and when Sensing Cable is
installed in concealed areas
• Identifies the location where fluid is in contact with Sensing Cable
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SeaHawk 10K
LD2100
LD1500
LD5200
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Distance-Read Controllers
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SeaHawk 10K LD1500 LD2100 LD5200
Power requirements 12-24V AC/DC 24V AC or DC 24V AC or DC 120/230-240VAC
Max. Sensing Cable (SC) 10,000ft/3,048m 1,500ft/457m 5,000ft/1,524m 10,000ft/3,048m
Max. Sensing Cable (SC-C) 7,000ft/2,133m 1,050ft/320m 3500ft/1066m 7,000ft/2,133m
Local Display LED’s & 4 character LED Bi-color LEDBi-color LED,
Dot matrix LED480x272 pixel LCD color
touch screen
Integrated maps (uploaded) - - 2 10
Audible annunciation Yes - Yes Yes
HTML (web) interface - Yes Yes Yes
Direct email notification - - Yes Yes
Virtual / Physical zones (Master/Slave) - - 32 selectable 32 / 128
Output protocols Modbus RTU, N2 SNMP, Modbus, N2, BACnetSNMP, Modbus,
N2, BACnetSNMP, Modbus,
N2, BACnet
Communications:
Relay output(s) (form C) Summary - Summary Two leak, Two Fault
4-20mA output - - - Yes
EIA-232 port - Yes Yes Yes
EIA-485 port(s) One 1 1 3
RJ-45 / Ethernet jack - Yes Yes Yes
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LD5100 vs LD5200(The LD5100 has been replaced with the LD5200)
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LD5100 LD5200
Power requirements 100-240VAC 120/230-240VAC
Max. Sensing Cable (SC) 5,000ft/1,524m 10,000ft/3,048m
Max. Sensing Cable (SC-C) 3,500ft/1,066m 7,000ft/2,133m
Local Display160x160 LCD, bi-color LED
480x272 pixel LCD color touch screen
Integrated maps (uploaded) - 10
Audible annunciation Yes Yes
Scheduled maintenance due alarm - Yes
HTML (web) interface - Yes
Direct email notification - Yes
Virtual / Physical zones (Master/Slave) 32 selectable 32 / 128
Output protocols Modbus RTUSNMP, Modbus,
N2, BACnet
Communications:
Relay output(s) (form C) Two leak, Two Fault Two leak, Two Fault
4-20mA output Yes Yes
EIA-232 port Yes Yes
EIA-485 port(s) 2 3
RJ-45 / Ethernet jack - Yes
LD5200
LD5100
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LD2100 & LD5200 – Graphical Map
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SeaHawk Virtual / Physical Zones
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(Available only on the LD2100 & LD5200)
Virtual Zones
• Distance determines the text label displayed
– LD2100: up to 32 labels
– LD5200: up to 32 labels
Physical Zones
• Identify multiple simultaneous leaks
• Multiple controllers can be integrated into a single LD2100 or LD5200
– LD2100: Up to 31
– LD5200: Up to 127
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SeaHawk Accessories
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FM1114Weighted
connectorJ-clips
Sensing Cable splitterEnclosures
Non Sensing Cable
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SeaHawk Accessories
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• Non-sensing cable
– Used between lengths of sensing cable
– Does not add resistance
– NSC-xx for use with SC
– NSC-xx-M for use with SC-C
• J-clips
– Secures cable, recommended every 3ft/1m
– Self adhesive backing
– JC-xx for use with SC
– JC-C-xx for use with SC-C
• Framed reference map (FM1114)
– For use with Distance-Read systems
– Helps to identify the location
– Completed following installation
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SeaHawk Accessories
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• Weighted Cable Connector
– Creates distinct separation between lengths of Sensing Cable
– Simulates 50ft/15.2m of Sensing Cable
– WCCS-50 for use with SC
– WCCS-50-M for use with SC-C
• Cable splitter (X-CON or X-CON-M)
– Single input, up to three outputs
– Does not effect the accuracy of a Distance-Read system
– Simulates 150ft/45.7m of Sensing Cable (3 x 50ft/15.2m)
– X-CON for use with SC
– X-CON-M for use with SC-C
• Enclosures (LD-ENC & LD-ENC-NP)
– Commonly used with the LD1500 and LD2100
– LD-ENC includes 100-240VAC to 24VDC power adaptor
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Conductive Fluid - Water Detection (SC)
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Applications
• Under raised floors
– Heat loads in data centers require water cooled solutions
introducing water to areas that are most sensitive to water
leaks
– Many new buildings are being built entirely with raised floors
to simplify construction and design changes
• Affixed to water supply and return lines
• In drip pans installed under sprinkler lines
• Encapsulating areas of concern
– Sources of potential leaks
– Protecting anything that may be damaged by a water leak
• Every company has or will experience water leak
related issues
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Chemical – Acids/Bases Detection (SC-C)
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Applications
– Manufacturing plants
– Pharmaceutical plants
– Clean rooms
– Storage tanks
– Supply and return piping
SC-C Sensing Cable can usually be
cleaned and reused after exposure to
harsh chemicals
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SeaHawk Leak Detection - Customers
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• End Users
– Facility Managers
– I/T Managers
– Maintenance Managers
• Contractors
– Design / Build Companies
– System Integrators
– HVAC Installers
– Fire Suppression Companies
– Maintenance Service Organizations
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SeaHawk Leak Detection
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• Has there ever been any leak related issues?
• How were the issues identified & resolved? Was there any damage or downtime?
• What damage could an unidentified leak cause?
• Are reliable leak detection products already installed? Is it the most effective solution?
• Where are all of the potential sources of leaks?
• Is the insurance company offering incentives for having leak detection products installed?
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SeaHawk Leak Detection
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• Common sources of leaks include:
– Valves and fittings on supply or return lines
– Storage tanks
– Air conditioning units / Chillers
– Clogged drains
– Leaking roofs
• Locate the potential threats
– On the floor
– Behind walls
– Overhead
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SeaHawk Leak Detection
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• Odds are that you have experienced leaks resulting in damage or downtime. If you
haven’t, you will.
• RLE offers a comprehensive solution to identify one of the leading causes of business
downtime
• Timing is critical – Don’t wait for the damage to be done
• Is easy to design, install and support
• Solutions range from $100’s to $100,000’s
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The SeaHawk Solution – Basics
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• General
– Although 100ft/30.48m cables are available, RLE recommends using the 50ft/15.24m
cables
• Easier to work with shorter lengths when installing
• Simplifies troubleshooting if the system is not functioning correctly due to a cable being damaged
• Easier to replace (and less expensive) if a sensing cable is damaged
• Overhead applications
– Drop ceilings can act like a sponge and ideally there should be some type of
containment installed (e.g.: drip pans, plastic tarp)
– Sensing cables can be affixed directly to the bottom of piping using “zip” ties
• Floor applications
– J-clips should be installed every 3ft/1m to secure the cable to the floor
– Sensing cable should be at least 6ft/2m away from an A/C downflow unit to help
prevent alarms from condensate build-up
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The SeaHawk Solution – Basics
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The science behind Distance-Read leak detection
• Time Domain Reflectomotry (TDR) – A pulsed signal that identifies contaminants on the
cable by the amount of time it takes for the signal to return to the controller
– Although TDR systems can detect multiple leaks, generally they will require more fluid is in
contact with the sensing cable
– Subsequent and simultaneous leaks will require larger amounts of fluid to be in contact with the
cable.
– Longer delays to alarm
– Generally, factory calibration / re-calibration of the controllers is required
• Resistance based system – Cables built with resistance in the sensing wires identify the
change in resistance when the a fluid bridges the two sensing wires
– Quickly identifies a single leak, with minimal amounts of fluid
– System returns to normal once the leak has been addressed (or the cable has been removed from
the fluid)
– No factory calibration / re-calibration is required
– RLE’s leak detection products use this technology
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The SeaHawk Solution - Design
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• Identify the best solution
– Spot detectors? Cable? Both?
– Perimeter? Serpentine? Both?
• Determine the appropriate SeaHawk
controller
– Annunciation required?
– Single Zone? Multi Zone? Distance-Read?
• Know how the controller will be used
– Stand alone system?
– Integrated into NMS or BMS? (If integrated,
identify what protocols the NMS/BMS will
accept?)
• Obtain a floor map if possible
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The SeaHawk Solution - Design
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System components:
• Controller
• Sensing Cable and/or Spot Detectors
• J-Clips
• Power adaptor
• Possible Accessories
– LC-KIT or LC-KIT-M is required for each cable
input into the LDZB6 & LDRA6 (includes leader
cable and end-of-line terminator)
– Non-sensing cable
– Cable Splitter (adds 150ft of resistance)
– Weighted Cable Connector (adds 50ft of
resistance)
– Framed map (for Distance Read systems)
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The SeaHawk Solution - Design
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Sensing Cable (SC):
Non-Sensing Cable (NSC):
X-Connectors (X-CON):
SeaHawk Controller:
Spot Detectors (SD-Z):
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The SeaHawk Solution - Design
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Leak Detection
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