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Pathfinder AWM
Pathfinder®  AWM Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Compressor Chiller

The Next Evolution in Data Center-Cooling Performance 

Purpose-built for today's data center demands, Daikin Applied’s Pathfinder®  AWM is a complete, self-contained air-cooled centrifugal chiller featuring variable-speed, oil-free magnetic bearing compressor technology. Designed for mission-critical cooling applications from 400 to 600 tons, AWM combines industry-leading efficiency, ultraquiet operation and long-term reliability in a highly configurable platform. With advanced controls, high-ambient performance and rapid-recovery capabilities, AWM delivers the uptime, sustainability and operational confidence modern data centers require. 

 

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AWM compressors

Magnetic Bearing Compressor Chiller Technology for Cooling Data Centers

Built for the nonstop demands of modern data centers, the Pathfinder® AWM combines oil-free magnetic bearing compressor technology with an advanced air-cooled centrifugal chiller design to deliver exceptional efficiency, low maintenance and reliable performance. By eliminating oil management systems, mechanical wear points and the need for a cooling tower, AWM helps simplify operations, reduce lifecycle costs and support long-term uptime in mission-critical environments. 

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Configurable Design For Mission-Critical Performance

Daikin Applied’s Pathfinder®  AWM is designed for modern data centers, delivering the flexibility and scalability needed to support evolving cooling requirements. Factory-installed options help simplify installation, while advanced controls, high-efficiency components and RapidRestore® capabilities support uptime and optimize overall system performance.

AWM microtech controls

User-Friendly Controls

MicroTech® controls put clarity and control front and center, giving operators an intuitive interface that makes managing mission‑critical cooling fast and frustration‑free. Smart diagnostics and seamless BAS integration reduce guesswork, streamline oversight, and keep facilities focused on uptime – not troubleshooting. And because every unit is factory‑tested before it ships, you get a smoother startup and a system ready to perform the moment it’s installed.

AWV fans

Ultra-Quiet Operation

AWM delivers impressively low sound levels that make it easy to place in noise‑sensitive environments without compromising performance. Low-audible electronically commutated (EC) fan motors and magnetic bearing compressors work together to create a smooth, quiet cooling platform that supports tighter site planning, fewer acoustic constraints and a more comfortable operating environment across the entire facility.

 

Environmentally Responsible Design

Compatible with low-GWP refrigerants R-515B and R-1234ze(E), Pathfinder® AWM supports sustainability goals and compliance with evolving environmental regulations. Combined with exceptional full-load efficiency and an oil-free compressor, AWM reduces energy consumption and supports lower operating costs while providing reliable, high-performance cooling for data center facilities.