High Performance Leak Detection for High Performance Computing

Data Center Solutions

Expert Solutions for Reliable Data Center Management

PermAlert offers comprehensive leak detection solution for both air cooled and liquid cooling data centers. Whether it is CRAC unit, direct-to-chip cooling or immersion cooling, PermAlert leak detection systems offer unrivaled capabilities to monitor wide ranging of liquid leaks across various cooling technologies.

Product Capabilities

DETECTS ANY LIQUID

electrically conductive and non-conductive liquids

FAST RESPONSE TIME

ability to detect any liquid in a matter of seconds

NO FALSE ALARM

insensitive to dust and dirt contamination

LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

highly reliable systems, requiring minimal maintenance.

Panels

PAL-TS® Series

  • Touchscreen interface option
  • Support probes and sensing cable up to 30,000 ft (9,000 m)
  • Locating and zoning capable
  • BMS integration via Modbus, BACnet, dry contacts
  • Ethernet enabled
  • Remote monitor capable

PAL-AT® Series

 

  • Probe / point sensor system
  • Up to 64 probes simultaneously
  • Distance up to 20,000 ft (6000 m)
  • BMS integration via Modbus, BACnet, dry contacts
  • Ethernet enabled
  • Remote monitor capable

PAL-XD® Series

PAL-XD

  • Small form factor TDR based system
  • Support sensing cable up to 500 ft (150 m) of sensing cable
  • Non-locating application
  • BMS integration via Modbus, BACnet, SNMP and dry contact
  • Ethernet enabled
  • Remote monitor capable

FluidWatch®

fluidwatch

 

  • Small form factor capacitive based system
  • Support sensing cable
  • Up to 150 ft (45 m) of sensing cable
  • Non-locating application
  • Dry contacts
  • Lightweight panel

Cables

AGT-GOLD

  • Detect any liquid
  • Wicking characteristic
  • Fast reaction
  • Chemically resistant
  • Reusable for water-based liquid
  • Max temperature of 250°F (121°C)

TFH-GOLD

  • Detect Hydrocarbon only
  • Wicking characteristic
  • Chemically resistant
  • Single use only
  • Indoor & outdoor application
  • Max temperature of 250°F (121°C)

AGW-GOLD

  • Detect any liquid
  • Quick dry
  • Chemically resistant
  • Reusable for any liquid
  • Ruggedized design up to 100lb pull force
  • UL910 Plenum rated
  • Max temperature of 400°F (232°C)

LSZH-GOLD

  • Low smoke zero halogen
  • Detect any liquids
  • Fast reaction
  • Quick dry
  • Chemically resistant
  • Reusable
  • Max temperature of 250°F (121°C)

ATP

  • Detect water-based liquid
  • Designed for pre-insulated pipes application
  • Easy field install
  • Max temperature of 250°F (121°C)

Trend

  • High-density servers are increasingly used for AI clusters and HPC (High-Performance Computing).
  • Transitioning to modular/prefabricated data centers.
  • Growing adoption of liquid cooling methods, like direct-to-chip and immersion, to reduce power consumption and accommodate high-density setups.

Risks

  • Direct-to-chip and immersion cooling are emerging technologies lacking industry standardization.
  • Traditional air-cooled data centers will persist.
  • Transitioning from air-cooled to liquid-cooled data centers is not an immediate process and involves significant costs.

End-To-End Leak Detection Solution

CRAC/AHU
  • Early warnings for moisture buildup in HVAC equipment within critical spaces
  • Continuous oversight and actionable insights for proactive maintenance and system optimization

Suggested Products: PAL-TS | AGW-Gold Sensing Cable

Server Racks
  • PAL-XD is ideal for deployments ranging from a single server to an entire data hall
  • Compact design saves space
  • Ability to detect water, deionized water, and dielectric fluid

Suggested Products: PAL-TS | PAL-XD | AGW-Gold Sensing Cable | AGT-Gold Sensing Cable

Fuel/Chemical Storage
  • Designed for harsh outdoor environments
  • Ruggedized and built to withstand outdoor conditions
  • Highly sensitive to fuel and chemical leaks
  • Hazardous Locations Rating: Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D, Zone 0 and Group IIB

Suggested Products: PAL-TS | AGW-Gold Sensing Cable | TFH-Gold Sensing Cable

Liquid Cooling
  • Detects coolant leaks within seconds for early fault detection
  • Monitors from CDU to immersion tank
  • Capable of sensing a wide range of dielectric fluids from various coolant providers
  • Highly flexible leak detection system

Suggested Products: PAL-TS | PAL-XD | AGW-Gold Sensing Cable | AGT-Gold Sensing Cable

Backup GenSet

 

  • FM7745-approved systems
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Capable of detecting biodiesel and HVO leaks within 30 seconds

Suggested Products: PAL-TS | AGW-Gold Sensing Cable | TFH-Gold Sensing Cable

Challenges & Solutions

At PermAlert, we understand the challenges posed by evolving data center cooling technologies, and we’re committed to providing innovative solutions that address these challenges head-on

30

feet sensing range per controller

30

or less to detect oil, hydrocarbon, dielectric fluids & DI water

0

false alarms

100

Support district heating & heat reuse

INTELLIGENT LEAK DETECTION

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