NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
Smart air control in the palm of your hand
Atlas Copco places smart air control in the palm of your hand.
Atlas Copco has unveiled the pioneering
new Smart Air controller in line with
its focus on clean drive technology,
connectivity and versatility powered
through sustainable portable air, power
and flow equipment. Equipped with the
company’s latest innovations, this easy-
to-operate, powerful controller provides
customers with enhanced compressor
control and increased efficiencies.
“All Atlas Copco large and specialty
air compressors with flows from 20
to 128m3/min (700 to 4 500cfm) and
pressures up to 345 bar (5 000psi) feature
the Smart Air controller with its user-
friendly interface and ability to provide
exceptional insights,” says David Stanford,
business line manager of Portable
Products at Atlas Copco Power Technique.
“A real game changer is the fact
that one Smart Air Xc4004 controller
replaces seven different older
controller models. This drastically
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improves efficiencies and ease of use
when operating several Atlas Copco
compressors.”
The versatile controller features
a seven-inch controller display that
provides a simultaneous view of 15 key
parameters including pressure and flow;
this eliminates the need to toggle around
to check the flow at a certain pressure.
In addition, the controller’s top structured
alarm settings allow for operation
monitoring. “Alongside its remarkable
intuitive, easy-to-use complete control
capabilities, the Smart Air controller’s
navigation is available in an impressive 30
languages therefore caters to customers
around the world," points out Stanford.
Designed and developed to contain
limited connectors, the compact
controller supports all Atlas Copco
regulating systems such as the new
AirXpert 2.0 as well as the pneumatic
regulation system, delivering a
substantial increase in efficiency. In
addition, the controller’s auto load, unload
and start / stop functionalities boost fuel
efficiency.
The Smart Air controller’s auto diagnostic
function inspects engine conditions and
actively minimises operation standstill.
Thanks to the data storage capabilities of
this intelligent controller, customers can
quickly access historical trends and perform
operational analyses as well as schedule
preventive maintenance. According to
Stanford, by arming customers with the
ability to roughly predict machine operation
lifespan, they can realise overall total cost
of ownership and improve uptime.
The robust Smart Air controller’s display
is anti-glare, freeze-free and IP67 rated
which enables protection against water,
dust and dirt contamination. This eco-
friendly controller also offers a solution for
the majority of emission regulations.
“We also offer a second control unit
that provides customers with the time-
saving ability to access several parameters
as well as the option to remotely operate
their portable compressors in drilling
applications, for instance,” affirms Stanford.
This remote monitoring can be hard-wired
or through RRC radio connection. Stanford
adds that this versatile second point-of-use
controller enables operators to effectively
manage the compressors’ eco-mode,
dynamic flow boost, multi-pressure / flow
settings and emergency stop.
“Our state-of-the-art Smart Air
Xc4004 controller safeguards customers’
investments and greatly minimises
operating costs of equipment through
advanced insights. Regardless of the
operating environment, our Smart Air
controller will rise to the occasion and
deliver results that will exceed customers’
expectations,” concludes Stanford.
JULY 2019
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