CompAir SmartAir Master compressor controller

CompAir has launched SmartAir Master, claimed to be a simple-to-install control system that provides detailed management reports to help plant engineers improve the performance and efficiency of a compressor network.

The system will intelligently control up to 12 compressors, fixed or variable speed, and can reduce energy consumption by up to 35% by operating all of the compressors in the network to the narrowest pressure band.

The company has designed the controller to be very easy to install, with a series of on-screen prompts that guide the commissioning engineer through the set-up and confirm when each parameter has been programmed correctly.

Where compressors of the same capacity are installed, the system will equalise running hours so that no machine is over or underused, reducing maintenance concerns and costs.

The system provides a variety of performance data on a visual touch screen, giving plant managers a comprehensive overview of the complete system, including downstream equipment, to help improve network performance. This can include information such as the status of each compressor connected, as well as network pressure, compressed air consumption and pressure range, all of which can be presented in graphs or tables.

In addition, the system is available with a removable SD memory card, enabling data to be transferred to and analysed on a PC, and management reports produced. A local network connection is also provided, allowing system data to be viewed using the optional web server module.