Every other week, Danfoss' Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown get together to hang out and highlight best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com. Watch the video version of the podcast at youtube.com/DanfossNorthAmerica Studio and v ...
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Pack Controller Settings FAQs: “Parallel Compression and Ejectors
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For today's final episode of the season, Controller Talk hosts Chris and Dave close out season 2 with another extended session of everybody's favorite podcast portion - "Stump Chris." Tune in for a fun and informative extended FAQ on controller settings. Dave grills Chris with more commonly asked questions surrounding parallel compression, includin…
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“Pack Controller Settings FAQs: “Receiver Control”
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In today's episode, our Danfoss controller experts, Chris and Dave, delve into some commonly asked questions about controller settings, showcasing their extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Tune in for a fun and informative extended portion of everybody's favorite podcast portion - "Stump Chris," while Dave grills Chris with some FAQ, i…
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“Pack Controller Settings FAQs: Gas Cooler and High-Pressure Valve control”
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This week's podcast is all about getting you answers! Join Dave and Chris as they lend their Danfoss Controller expertise to address some frequently asked questions from customers surrounding Pack Controllers. Specifically, we're diving into questions centered around Setpoint Management for gas cooler and high-pressure valve controls. So, tune in a…
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Today, our Controller Talk hosts, Chris and Dave, get back into Pack Controller education, providing a hot touch on utilizing Danfoss's Setpoint Management system. During this episode, they'll discuss the three modes available in the software in detail, what each mode does, and how to work with each mode. So, tune in for your roadmap on utilizing t…
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If you've ever found yourself questioning, "Do we have enough charge to start this thing?" when doing CO2 start-ups, your favorite podcast hosts, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, are here to give you tips and tools so you don't have to just hope for the best. You might feel like there's a million little things to review, but with the help of our experts…
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We've been getting into the nitty gritty of pack controllers for quite some time with our introductory courses. This week, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown are taking a bit of a break to provide a how-to on working with the software that enables you to plug directly into the pack controllers - Service Tool. This episode will cover everything from the gen…
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After a little holiday break, your favorite Danfoss Controller Talk gurus are back this week. We return to our course track with a little CO2 Pack Controller 401 lesson. Dave and Chris explore the terminology surrounding pack control and its meanings, helping you navigate what can seem like an alphabet soup at times. ************* The Controller Ta…
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“The CT Nightmare before Christmas, aka Top 10 CO2 Start-up Issues”
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As we're getting closer to the holiday season, your favorite podcast hosts are ready to share not only their (almost never-ending) knowledge, but also some Christmas cheer! Tune in for our last episode of the year: a Christmas special on the top 10 CO2 start-up issues and how to tackle them. We might be doing a special giveaway as well, but you'll …
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This week, Chris and Dave are back to business as usual as they continue to take on the pack controllers, specifically the PC 782A, one bite at a time. This time, for their "Pack Controller 301" course, they're covering sensor names and valve names that you would see in the pack controller and standard abbreviations for inputs and outputs.…
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“The Danfoss CO2 Mobile Training Unit (MTU) – featuring Brett Wetzel”
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In today's episode of the Controller Talk podcast, our controller gurus are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to give you a special episode on the 2023 global tour of Danfoss' Mobile CO2 Training Unit, playfully referred to as "Big Red." Special guest Brett Wetzel, Manager of Technical Troubleshooting and Training at CoolSys (…
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If you've been tuning in for the past few episodes, you know we've been walking through the basics of Pack Controllers with our 101 and 201 courses. Today, Chris and Dave take a step back to review other pack controllers, including some used for HFC refrigerants, some for CO2, and some that go both ways. Tune into your favorite controller gurus as …
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In the last episode of Controller Talk, Chris and Dave covered the basics of pack controllers in a comprehensive "Pack Controllers 101" lesson. Today, we're delving deeper into the topic as we move on to our next course, "Pack Controllers 201." Tune into your favorite controller gurus as they continue covering everything Pack-related, including pow…
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BONUS Episode! How hydronic balancing helps heat pump systems deliver year-round efficiency
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Hydronic balancing is the secret ingredient to achieving year-round efficiency in your heat pump system. In this RETHINK Live session, Andrew Simpson, Danfoss' National OEM Sales Manager for Chillers & Heat Pumps, will share how hydronic balancing helps you get the "highest possible seasonal coefficient of performance" (SCOP) from your heat pump—bo…
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"Natural Refrigerants – Pack Controller 101"
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Last episode, we covered the pros and cons of using CO2 as a refrigerant. Following up on the same topic, this week, Dave and Chris explore another aspect of the transition to CO2: new controllers, specifically pack controllers. Join your favorite podcast hosts for a pack controller 101 lesson where they'll discuss everything from setup, to working…
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Did you know data centers account for about 2-3% of global electricity consumption? The more pressing question is: What can be done about this alarming statistic? Listen in as Danfoss Data Center experts Rami Dalbah, Evangeline Klingbeil, Ken Koehler and Michael Strouboulis highlight the key areas where Danfoss can help data centers stakeholders ac…
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BONUS Episode! Danfoss Smart Store - Getting to Net Zero buildings and the role of smart technology
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Dean Groff, Danfoss' Food Retail Services Contractor Manager, discusses Danfoss' Smart Store Supermarket in Nordborg, Denmark, which is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, thus leading the green transition through foundations already in place for Net Zero buildings. With exciting new smart solutio…
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BONUS Episode! How to accelerate our journey to Net Zero buildings
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Earlier this month, Danfoss held the 2nd annual RETHINK Live, an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR. Here is our live, virtual panel discussion about the importance of accelerating the journey to net zero buildings featuring Vikas Anand, Danfoss C…
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The wait is over! After a well-deserved break, Dave and Chris get back into the swing of things, kicking off season two of the Controller Talk Podcast! In the very first episode of Season 2, the spotlight falls on using CO2 as a refrigerant in supermarkets, why and how CO2 has evolved from a bad thing in the atmosphere to a good thing in refrigerat…
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“Calculations Part 2 – Practical Applications.”
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On the last episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, Dave and Chris covered the basics of calculations; so this time around, they are putting the calculations to the test, providing examples of how they are actually used and built. Stay tuned in until the end for an important, bittersweet announcement! And in case you need to go back to the basics, …
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Episode 26 of the Controller Talk Podcast focuses on a topic people like to know about but are not sure where to start. It’s hard to believe we've avoided this topic on the podcast so far, but Dave and Chris finally tackle everyone’s favorite topic: Calculations. The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America is hosted by Food Reta…
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“Next Level Leak Detection: The HGM-MZ / Danfoss Interface”
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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. The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America is hoste…
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“System Manager Alarm Setup: The Comprehensive (Non-Boring) Guide”
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A wise person 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, tune in for a brand-new Controller Talk Podcast episode to hear more about alarm menus, options, conquering beasts and much more. The Controller Talk Po…
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S1 - E23 “Variable Control: Compressor, Condenser Fans and HVAC”
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Your favorite podcast hosts, Chris and Dave, are kicking off their first recording of 2023 by spearheading some topics that many find to be confusing. 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 t…
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“The AK-CC 750/750A Case Controller; Control x Four”
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This week, Dave and Chris are talking about the one and only AK-CC 750 case controller, which performs all 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 li…
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Danfoss makes several controllers that concentrate on superheat control of evaporators. Many of the controllers we’ve highlighted on the Controller Talk Podcast have been for case control in supermarkets and warehouses, but some are dedicated for precision superheat control in several applications where you need some flexibility, like the EKE serie…
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Danfoss Apps – The Little Helpers of Food Retail
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Ho-Ho-Ho! Christmas is right around the corner, and Santa's not the only one who can count on little helpers to get the job done. 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 lik…
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“The EKC 202D2 – A Green Display with More”
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We're back with a brand-new episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, which brings into the spotlight a combination of parts known as the EKC 202D2 found in national retailers. Hosts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown get into the nitty-gritty of the purpose of the controller, how it works, troubleshooting, and setup. The pair also discuss how a previous sol…
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“Heat Reclaim Control: Free Advice on Free Heat”
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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! So, what are you waiting for? Let's…
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Halloween might be over, but we still have plenty of tricks up our sleeve! 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 tur…
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“A How-To Course for the SM-800 Controller, Part 2”
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Controller Talk Podcast hosts Dave and Chris return to bring you Part 2 of our exclusive feature on the Danfoss AK-SM 800 System Manager, covering software, features, and navigation. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.…
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“A How-To Course for the SM-800 Controller, Part 1”
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Episode 15 of the Controller Talk Podcast finds hosts Dave and Chris taking a look back at one of Danfoss' older, but recent, front-end controllers, the System Manager 800-series controller. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.…
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The Controller Talk Podcast guys return for Episode 14, counting down a Letterman style Top 10 list, ranking controller issues that can be fixed remotely. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.…
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“The (Relatively) New AK-SM 800A Controller, Part II”
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The guys continue to chat about the AK-SM 800A System Manager in Part II of this double episode. Check back to Episode 12 for Part I. Because it is the newest controller from Danfoss, Chris and Dave have received many, many questions about the ins and outs of the AK-SM 800A recently, so they take the time this episode to answer your questions. Spec…
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“The (Relatively) New AK-SM 800A Controller, Part I”
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The AK-SM 800A System Manager is the focus of Episode 12 of The Controller Talk Podcast! Because it is the newest controller from Danfoss, Chris and Dave have received many, many questions about the ins and outs of the AK-SM 800A recently, so they take the time this episode to answer your questions. Specifically, the guys discuss the controller's i…
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“Getting to Know the AK-CC55 Case Controller”
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After spending two episodes of the Controller Talk Podcast 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. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! …
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"Interfacing with the AK-CC 550A case controller; Fun with Files"
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Episode 10 of the Controller Talk podcast tackles a listener requested topic! Dave and Chris continue their conversation from Episode 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 and 800A to make the interface work between the case controller and the front-end cont…
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After a few weeks of interviews on the Controller Talk Podcast, Chris and Dave get back to their podcasting roots as they discuss controllers. Specifically, one of Danfoss' most widely-used case controllers when it comes to superheat control, along with defrost, evaporator fans, lights, and anti-sweat control: the AK-CC 550A case controller. Our ho…
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Larry Herman, of L.P. Herman and Redline Control Design, joins the Controller Talk podcast this week! Larry and the guys discuss how controls have advanced over the past 25 years (and how they will continue to do so in the future), how to put the new generation of refrigeration technicians in the best position to succeed, and life in rural New Jers…
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Dave and Chris have brought on another guest for this week's episode of the Controller Talk podcast! 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 forwar…
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Dave and Chris welcome their first guest to the Controller Talk podcast! Ken Roberts, who worked for EIL, ECI, and Danfoss, joins the podcast to chat with his former colleagues about retirement life and to share lessons learned from a long and successful career in refrigeration. Register for Danfoss' RETHINK Live online event here: https://bit.ly/C…
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Chris and Dave are back to share everything you need to know about installing, programming and troubleshooting the AK-CC 210 case controller from Danfoss, used mainly for controlling a single evaporator by using 1, 2 or 3 sensors to control a compressor. Register for Danfoss' RETHINK Live online event here: https://bit.ly/CTPodRETHINK Drop us an em…
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“Stepper Valves: four wires, many options”
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Chris and Dave take a deep dive into stepper valves! They share product information and troubleshooting tips on these components, dating all the way back to the AKC 164 case controller up through today's more advanced stepper valves. Register for Danfoss' RETHINK Live online event here: https://bit.ly/CTPodRETHINK Drop us an email with suggestions …
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This episode of Controller Talk is dedicated entirely to the Danfoss AKV electric expansion valve: a bit of product history, design, function, troubleshooting and best practices. Oh, and we talk about Bruno. You don't want to miss that, nor other fan favorite segments "Stump Chris" and "Listener Mail!" Learn more about the AKV valve: https://www.da…
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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. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes! ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.…
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The inaugural episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America! Dave and Chris introduce themselves and discuss how to fix unique problems, design energy management controls and troubleshoot unique systems that you might not see every day. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comme…
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