October 22, 2013 - Schneider Electric announced the HVAC/R Machine Retrofit solution, Condenser Fan Pak, designed to improve both new and existing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment used in the food and beverage, educational, government, hospital, industrial and retail sectors. This packaged solution includes Floating High Pressure (FHP) control and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) fan operation for multi-fan, air-cooled chillers and condensers helping reduce the energy consumption of HVAC/R machines by up to 25 percent. The Condenser Fan Pak extends the life of HVAC/R machines at a fraction of the cost of a complete equipment replacement, achieving a 100 percent return-on-investment in less than three years.
It also decreases wear and tear on fan motors and air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. The packaged solution is shipped preprogrammed, wired, fully tested and ready to optimize the air-cooled chiller or condenser operations. Additional features for the Condenser Fan Pak include:
- Easy installation and maintenance with simple bolt-on panel installation
- An intuitive selection tool
- Easy “Plug and Play” commissioning and start-up
- Menu-driven operator interface powered by Magelis HMI STU
- Integration with nearly all air-cooled chillers
- Built to UL 508A standard
- Available in 230V and 460V
- Optional BAS connectivity via BACnet and Modbus
In addition to the Condenser Fan Pak, Schneider Electric is also developing retrofit paks for the following HVAC/R applications:
- Industrial/commercial refrigeration systems
- Cooling towers
- Air Handling Units
- Packaged Roof Top Units
- Water Cooled Chillers
“Though Floating High Pressure has been a proven technology for more than 20 years, there’s never been a Plug-and-play retrofit solution in place to offer the market,” said Ian Hitchins, Vice President - HVAC/R Schneider Electric. “We are excited to bring a complete solution to market to take advantage of this unique technology to significantly reduce energy consumption.”
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centers & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 30.8 billion US dollars (24 billion euros) in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.
