Which operator of a compressed air station always has an eye on the exact condition of the machines and the quality of the compressed air? Many manufacturing companies are faced with the challenge of inadequately recording this essential information. The consequences? Unplanned downtime, lower performance and unnecessarily high energy costs.

The compressed air specialists from Kaeser in Coburg, Upper Franconia, want to counter this problem with innovative measurement technology. According to Kaeser, energy costs can be reduced and compressed air quality sustainably improved through advanced process data acquisition. To this end, precise sensor technology records all relevant process and energy data - from fault currents and voltage quality to pressures, temperatures and volume flows. Leaks, pressure dew points, differential pressures and internal machine operating states are also made visible in this way.

Modern measurement technology systems enable continuous monitoring of the entire compressed air system. The recorded data is analysed, evaluated and visualized. Kaeser multi-sensors transmit measurement data in real time to the central control units, the Sigma Air Manager, thus creating the basis for recording energy flows, which is the basis for subsequent predictive maintenance. This can not only lead to cost savings, but also minimizes the risk of unplanned downtime.

Placing the right sensors in the right places is crucial. Intelligent sensors record multiple measured values per measuring point and can be easily integrated via the secure Kaeser Sigma Network. According to the company, process data acquisition enables real-time monitoring, data analysis and an in-depth understanding of the system for error prevention and process optimization. Operators can optimize their compressed air systems independently or rely on real-time monitoring by external specialists. Thanks to advanced sensor technology, modern measuring devices are compact, powerful and energy-efficient, allowing them to work reliably even in hard-to-reach places. Nevertheless, they are easy to install and can be put into operation immediately.

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