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P R O D U C T S & S E R V I C E S 30 The Innovation Zone June | July 2022 The guide to what’s new for Heat Pumps Today readers, offering vital industry news. To advertise your product in ‘The Innovation Zone’ section please contact hayleyc@warnersgroup.co.uk Viessmann sells its 10,000th fuel cell heating device Viessmann has sold 10,000 units globally of its Vitovalor fuel cell technology, which simultaneously generates electricity and heat in buildings. The compact hydrogen fuel cell device is comprised of an integrated PEM fuel cell, a gas condensing boiler that covers peak heat demand peak on particularly cold days, a 220-litre DHW cylinder tower and the entire hydraulic system. Vitovalor has an electrical output of 750 W, can operate for up to 45 hours without interruption and generates up to 18 kWh per day when operated continuously. The average household can cover the majority of its daily energy needs autonomously and even become an exporter of surplus electricity. A new, fourth generation Viessmann Vitovalor device will be launched in the spring. In addition to an extended lifespan, with operating hours increased by 5,000 to 85,000 hours, and extended six-year service intervals, the new product line-up will be able to operate with natural gas containing a hydrogen admixture of up to 20 percent. Paroc launches the Paroc Clad system, a market-first complete industrial stone wool cladding system Paroc, a manufacturer of energy- eŠcient and fire-safe stone wool insulation products, has launched the Paroc Clad system, an innovative full system that protects pipework and ventilation without the need for costly, hard-to-install metal cladding. Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, the system is weatherproof, UV-resistant, impermeable to water, and salt- water resistant. It can be used on temperatures up to 680°C, making it ideal for protecting against temperature losses on high-temperature systems and steam lines. Its robust construction also makes it ideal for use in a wide range of cases including chemical manufacturing, the food industry, HVAC, and even coastal applications. Designed to be installed with relative ease, the Clad system is supplied with comprehensive instructions, documentation, and test reports. It is delivered with all accessories including specific matching tape and Clad Dots (circular prefabricated tape for covering fastenings and cut-outs). paroc.uk@owenscorning.com www.paroc.co.uk/campaigns/paroc-clad-system Another world first from Testo: digital refrigerant scale testo 560i Measurement tasks in the refrigeration sector now become even more e‰ortless. Launching 01.04.2022 - Testo have launched a new addition to their refrigeration measurement technology range. The new testo 560i wireless refrigerant revolutionises the charging of refrigeration systems and heat pumps. Because with the combination of scale and intelligent valve, a digital manifold from Testo and/or the testo Smart App, refrigeration systems and heat pumps are filled automatically and thus more quickly and precisely than ever before. This not only saves refrigeration technicians valuable time for other tasks, but at the same time ensures the system is filled with the exact amount of refrigerant specified and is therefore running correctly. This is made possible by the automatic Bluetooth connection of the scale and valve with Testo's digital manifolds and with the testo Smart App for smartphone or tablet. The scale is very user-friendly and robust, with the same exceptional quality users have come to expect with Testo products. Fully automatic charging according to target value The new testo 560i refrigerant scale features an intelligent valve and patented algorithm, which makes charging refrigeration systems and heat pumps easier and more precise than ever before. Target parameters can easily be specified according to the task: Superheating, subcooling or weight of the refrigerant. Simply select the appropriate menu in the Testo manifold or testo Smart App, enter the target value and the testo 560i will do the rest completely automatically. Leaving you more time to complete other tasks and error-free, precise filling of the system. The scale and valve automatically connect to the Testo manifold via Bluetooth and/or the App for smartphone or tablet. The manifold and App show all measured values at a glance either in the history or in tabular form. All measurement data is stored in the App for documentation and report generation. The scale and valve connect wirelessly to the manifold and App with a range of up to 30m, enabling full flexibility, even in confined environments. The scale is compatible with the current generation of Testo manifolds, testo 557s/550s/550i and the testo Smart App. However, via the App, the scale can also be used together with the previous generation of Testo manifolds (testo 557/550). Find out more at: https://www.testo.com/en-UK/applications/refrigeration-measurement