Energy optimization
Compressed air
Real-time analytics

IO-Link real-time analytics for compressed air optimization

PLCs are great for machine control and some analysis and trending can be done at this level. But what if you could talk directly to your SCADA, MES, ERP, or CMMS systems without PLC intervention? IO-Link technology provides visualization of real-time data for compressed air systems.

Real-time analytics combined with accurate flow sensors

Air flow meters from ifm accurately measure detect leaks using multiple sensors in a single product. Then, IO-Link technology allows you to visualize real-time data about your compressed air efficiency. Trends over time, consumption changes, process value changes, etc. can all indicate inefficiencies in your process.

This process represents a new approach to energy optimization.

Real-time analytical data showing 5 days of data for compressed air flow rate, temperature, pressure and total consumption — Typical visualization of trends and events

If you do not have an existing SCADA, ifm offers software solutions including the moneo IIoT software platform for a fast and easy way to collect real-time data and form a process to start detecting air leaks.

Create a visualization dashboard showing compressed air flow rate, air pressure, air temperature and calculated weekly and annual leakage cost. — Visualize compressed air process values easily with moneo