Remote Control

Technology has done a lot to give us additional control, helping us save energy and money in the process. Today’s electronic devices, be it your smartphone, tablet or some other super-complicated, fancy device, give us the power to control things like a home thermostat from remote locations, helping us save energy and lower home heating and cooling costs at the same time. Why bother pumping air conditioning into a home that’s empty all day when you can program your HVAC system to start and stop specifically when people are home (or about to be home)?

That same philosophy, technology and the associated proficiency that comes with it can also apply to your compressed air system. AirConnect from Atlas Copco is a suite of remote monitoring services that track vital statistics from on-site compressors and provide diagnosis for issues including pressure, flow and outlet element temperature.

AirConnect identifies and diagnoses performance changes in real time and provides immediate updates across a wide range of mediums, including e-mail and text message alerts. This allows system managers to identify energy saving opportunities and resolve potential issues before they become significant, meaning less down time and increased productivity.

So now you know some of the options that are available to help provide you with system control and oversight. How have these technological advances changed the way you operate your compressed air system?