Intermittent high head pressure spikes in an RTU with microchannel condenser, despite verified charge, new components, and clean coils—only occurs randomly and briefly, making diagnosis impossible with current tools.
Current diagnostic tools (gauges, temp probes) only capture steady-state conditions. The intermittent, transient spike (2 seconds) cannot be caught without continuous logging or high-speed data recording. No tool exists to correlate multiple sensor readings (pressure, temperature, airflow) at the exact moment of the spike, forcing reliance on speculation.
Implied Software Gaps
- Real-time multi-sensor data logging tool that captures intermittent events automatically for later review
SpikeSnap HVAC Diagnostic Logger
A portable, multi-sensor data logger that continuously records pressures, temperatures, and electrical data at high frequency. When a pressure spike occurs, it auto-triggers a detailed snapshot of all parameters 10 seconds before and after the event, enabling technicians to pinpoint root causes (e.g., flash gas, non-condensables, intermittent fan failure, or microchannel restriction). Replaces guesswork with data.
- Continuous high-speed logging (10 readings/sec) for up to 8 sensors (suction/discharge pressure, liquid/vapor line temps, fan amps, etc.)
- Auto-trigger event capture: records a 30-second window around any pressure spike exceeding user-set threshold
- Graphical report on smartphone app showing pre-spike and post-spike trends
- Wireless sensors clamp onto lines without piercing; battery lasts 24+ hours
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