Overview of RLE's Water Leak Detection Products

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RLE

INTRODUCTION


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

0%

5%

10%

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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0%

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


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


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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http://rletech.com/product/ld2100/

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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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• 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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• 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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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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Sensing Cable (SC):

Non-Sensing Cable (NSC):

X-Connectors (X-CON):

SeaHawk Controller:

Spot Detectors (SD-Z):

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