Controller Talk

It's been a little while since our last episode, but Controller Talk is back with a new discussion focused on one of the most useful time-saving tools in the SM 800A platform: Software Wizards.
In this episode, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown walk through how SM 800A Wizards can simplify common configuration tasks, reduce manual setup time, and help ensure consistency across your refrigeration control system.
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The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.
Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.
For more information and additional episodes of the Controller Talk podcast, visit https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/controller-talk/id1617965227), Spotify (https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/spotify) and Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY29udHJvbGxlcnRhbGs?ep=14).

In this episode of Controller Talk North America, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown discuss how Danfoss variable frequency drives (VFDs) can be connected to System Manager 800 and 800A controllers, with a focus on best practices and real‑world considerations for North American supermarket and warehouse applications.
Chris and Dave cover what’s required to bring a drive online, including communications hardware, software compatibility, addressing, and network wiring. They explain what system managers can and can’t do once a drive is connected and why a proper commissioning process is critical for reliable communication.
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The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.
Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.
For more information and additional episodes of the Controller Talk podcast, visit https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/controller-talk/id1617965227), Spotify (https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/spotify) and Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY29udHJvbGxlcnRhbGs?ep=14).

In this episode of the Controller Talk North America Podcast, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown cover low voltage wiring best practices for supermarket and warehouse refrigeration systems across the US and Canada.
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The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.
Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.
For more information and additional episodes of the Controller Talk podcast, visit https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/controller-talk/id1617965227), Spotify (https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/spotify) and Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY29udHJvbGxlcnRhbGs?ep=14).

In this episode of the Controller Talk North America Podcast, Dave Yoder and Chris Brown break down practical dos and don’ts for working with the SM 800A in supermarket and warehouse applications across the US and Canada.
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The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.
Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.
For more information and additional episodes of the Controller Talk podcast, visit https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/controller-talk/id1617965227), Spotify (https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/spotify) and Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY29udHJvbGxlcnRhbGs?ep=14).

Dive into the latest updates of the SM 800A with version 4.2.4. This episode covers the new communication features for LON devices, the addition of Comm Stats tab, and the importance of strong passwords for compliance. Discover tips and tricks for troubleshooting Ethernet connections and explore the new Modbus options for connecting to HGM-MZ and CO2-MZ.
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The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.
Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
ControllerTalkNorthAmerica@Danfoss.com.
For more information and additional episodes of the Controller Talk podcast, visit https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/controller-talk/id1617965227), Spotify (https://controllertalk.captivate.fm/spotify) and Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY29udHJvbGxlcnRhbGs?ep=14).