NO NEW HARDWARE: SEAMLESS IMPLEMENTATION OF AXIOM'S EARLY LEAK DETECTION MODULE

Key Takeaways

• Axiom's Early Leak Detection works with existing refrigeration controllers — no sensors, no hardware, no installation disruption.

• The EPA lists 10 AIM Act-compliant ALD options; not all require hardware, and software-based detection is fully compliant.

• Eliminating hardware reduces deployment cost, shortens implementation timelines, and removes ongoing sensor maintenance from the equation.

• Operators can achieve full ALD compliance in weeks, not months, by choosing a software-first approach.

Axiom's refrigerant leak detection works with your existing controllers — no sensors, no hardware, no installation disruption.

For operators in California, California ALD requirements under CARB extend the mandatory monitoring obligation beyond the federal baseline — with stricter inspection and response timelines.

For food retailers, managing refrigerant leaks is a critical task, but many detection systems place a heavy burden on operating budgets: the need to install and maintain hardware and monitoring sensors across many facilities. With regulations from the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act coming into effect, grocery retailers will be required to install Automatic Lead Detection (ALD) systems. While the EPA lists 10 compliant options presently on the market, not all are created equal.

Many of these options are “Direct ALD” (sensor-based) systems, which require a significant upfront investment, ongoing maintenance costs, and extra workload for already-stretched facility operations teams.

Axiom Cloud’s Early Leak Detection (ELD) module is one of the few listed solutions that can help businesses comply with the AIM act without the need to install retrofit sensors, making it easy to install, operate and maintain. In fact, Axiom’s ELD module can be installed quickly at hundreds of sites fully remotely (no onsite visit).

📊 Stat: Direct sensor-based refrigerant leak detection systems require an average of $20,000–$40,000 per store in new hardware installation — not including ongoing annual sensor audit and calibration costs — compared to software-only solutions that leverage existing refrigeration controllers, according to commercial refrigeration industry estimates.

How Does Axiom Cloud's Early Leak Detection Module Work Without Requiring New Hardware?

No New Hardware, No Hassle

Unlike traditional leak detection systems, Axiom’s ELD module leverages the data already collected by the refrigeration controllers at your facilities. This approach eliminates the significant costs associated with purchasing, installing, and re-calibrating hardware, and reduces the strain on your operations team.

What Makes Axiom Cloud's ELD Installation Faster and Lower-Cost Than Traditional Sensor Systems?

Quick Installation, Rapid ROI

Because the ELD module uses existing sensors and equipment, it can be installed in 100+ locations per week, with no need to go onsite or make changes to existing equipment/operations. This ease of integration means that not only is the system up and running quickly, but it also starts paying for itself in a matter of weeks. By minimizing downtime, preventing costly leaks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, Axiom’s ELD module offers a cost-effective solution that enhances both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Which Facilities Are Compatible With Axiom Cloud's Software-Only Leak Detection Solution?

Compatible with All of your Facilities

Axiom’s modules are typically compatible with any facility that has standard refrigeration controllers from Copeland, Danfoss, Micro Thermo, or others. Cloud-based solutions like Connect+ are not required. Leak detection does not require PPM sensors or analog receiver level sensors (e.g., Hansen probes). The modules are designed to work with nearly any refrigeration system configuration, refrigerant type, or sensor configuration. The modules even use ongoing data validation to help clean and normalize messy, incorrect, or mislabeled data (this is the rule, not the exception in our industry). Bottom line - it’s likely that Axiom can serve nearly 100% of your facilities.

A Smart, Scalable Solution

Axiom’s ELD module offers a scalable, future-proof solution that simplifies refrigerant management by eliminating the need for cumbersome hardware and streamlining implementation. As the AIM Act compliance deadline approaches, food retailers and other businesses must act quickly. Axiom’s technology not only ensures regulatory compliance but also enhances operational efficiency and sustainability, making it a smart, cost-effective choice with a typical return on investment in under a year.