Kaeser Sigma Air Manager 2

Kaeser Compressors recently launched its second-generation master compressed air management system. The Sigma Air Manager (SAM 2) is designed to maximise the efficiency of all components within the compressed air station. For the user this translates into reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and sophisticated energy management as per ISO 50001.

For optimum energy efficiency, the SAM 2 uses Kaeser’s advanced 3-D Control to analyse the relationship between three key factors: switching losses (start/stop), control losses (idling and frequency conversion) and pressure flexibility (average increase above required pressure). Based on this information and the specific pressure required by the user, the SAM 2 then predictively calculates the optimum achievable configuration and adjusts the connected components accordingly.

Operating status, pressure history, free air delivery, power consumption, as well as maintenance and any error messages can all be easily displayed and analysed on the SAM 2 in both real time and retrospectively from the user-friendly 12″ colour touchscreen.

It is also possible to see at a glance whether the compressed air system is operating efficiently from an energy management perspective. Alternatively, data can be accessed remotely using a PC and network connection.

Maintenance and error messages can be immediately sent via email to a preset personal address. The remote diagnostics option also allows for preventive maintenance and service requirements to be based on actual use. Both of these features increase compressed air availability and reliability and also help keep lifecycle costs to an absolute minimum.