Air Management System

EXECUTIVE

For OEM or end-user upper management, the focus is on strategic benefits: gaining insight into previously unknown areas and simplifying integration with current equipment.

In today’s global landscape, improving a company’s environmental footprint is crucial. With SMC’s AMS (Air Management System), you can measure and control compressed air usage at the machine level, offering previously unavailable insights. The AMS provides agnostic data on flow, pressure, and temperature, empowering you to reduce air consumption by lowering pressure during idle times or cutting off supply during extended shutdowns—all without reprogramming machines. Its digital architecture also transmits key machine data, such as vibration and current, to optimize operations and improve efficiency.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) / OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (OT)

For plant management, the focus is on seamless technology integration into existing systems.

SMC’s Air Management System effortlessly integrates into your Ethernet network architecture, using OPC-UA to provide real-time (100ms update) data transmission. Acting as a scalable data generator hub, AMS fits into both new CapEx equipment and legacy machinery, supporting your existing plant network and SCADA systems. This future-proof system ensures wireless scalability and secure integration, positioning your plant for continued technological advancement and optimized machine performance.

MAINTENANCE

For end-user maintenance teams, the focus is on immediate improvements for uptime and energy reduction without affecting production.

The AMS offers sustainability, digitalization, and condition-based maintenance in one modular system. It adjusts pressures automatically during machine downtime, promoting energy savings without impacting production. With real-time data on pressure, flow, and temperature, AMS logs vital information into your SCADA system for tracking and performance improvements. By accurately measuring air usage, you gain the ability to make informed adjustments that boost efficiency and sustainability.

SALESPERSON / ENGINEER

For OEM project leads, the focus is on improving proposals by highlighting sustainability, condition-based maintenance (CBM) tracking, and user-friendly interface benefits.

Modern factory machines demand advanced technology for Industry 4.0, IIoT, and sustainability. The AMS integrates seamlessly into your customer’s network infrastructure, providing essential data through SCADA with OPC-UA. Compatible with Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, and EtherCAT, the system enhances machine design and supports sustainability goals by tracking performance and making informed adjustments. With the AMS, you deliver a solution that positions your customers ahead of competitors, while advancing their machine technology for future needs.