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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
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
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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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