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Industry-leading compressor controller: The value of connectivity with the Elektronikon® Nano™ controller

March 12, 2024

Are you a small company owner looking for ways to improve your compressor's energy efficiency, reduce costs, and increase uptime?

Look no further than the Elektronikon® Nano™ controller on the G compressors from Atlas Copco. This advanced compressor controller offers remote control and monitoring capabilities through the SMARTLINK app, real-time notifications, and leakage detection.

But that's not all. In this blog, we'll explore the real value of the Elektronikon® Nano™ controller for small companies, addressing common pain points and offering solutions to improve compressor performance and efficiency. Reduce costs, streamline operations, and mitigate risks with advanced features tailored to meet your unique needs as a small business owner!

What are the benefits of Elektronikon® Nano™ controller?

Whether you're already delving into the smart features of your G compressor or just starting your journey, there's always more to uncover.

Cost Efficiency

Cost Efficiency

By leveraging the Elektronikon® Nano™ controller, you can significantly reduce operational costs. Its enhanced control logic and energy-aware features help optimize energy consumption and detect leakages, saving you money in the long run. Benefit from remote service capabilities, minimizing the need for on-site maintenance visits and further reducing costs.

Resource Optimization

Resource Optimization

Save valuable time for your operators with the Nano™ controller's intuitive human-machine interface and remote accessibility to machine data. Enjoy features like automated start/stop, documentation availability at your fingertips, and convenient access to manuals and part lists via the SMARTLINK app, all aimed at streamlining your processes and maximizing efficiency.

Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation

Mitigate operational risks with advanced features of the Nano™ controller. Avoid delays with seamless start/stop functionality and ensure overall safety with timely notifications of equipment issues. Enhance operational safety with the weekly timer that allows you to automatically start/stop the machine when needed. You will receive proactive alerts and warnings pushed directly via the SMARTLINK app, providing peace of mind and higher-level protection for your equipment and personnel.

Elektronikon® Nano™ controller

Elektronikon® Nano™ controller

How does the Nano™ controller improve your compressor performance?

A compressor controller manages and controls the operation of your compressor. It can optimize compressor performance and efficiency, monitor and control compressor pressure and temperature, and provide real-time alerts and notifications.

Together, the Nano™ controller and the SMARTLINK app serve as the ideal compressor controller that can result in improved energy efficiency, reduced costs, increased uptime, and improved safety. A connected compressor that can receive improvements to their software with over-the-air updates eliminated the need for manual updates and can improve performance and security.

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The smallest compressor controller in the Elektronikon® range

The Elektronikon® Nano™ is a compressor controller that allows remote control and provides real-time alerts and clear insights for improved compressor performance.

The Nano™ is the smallest controller in our Elektronikon® range and features advanced control algorithms that maximize compressor performance and efficiency. It offers remote control and monitoring through the SMARTLINK app and is the only controller that allows over-the-air updates. The Nanoᵀᴹ is now available for G 15L-22 compressors and offered for other models in the G range (G2-5, G7-15).

The Nano™ features an over-the-air update system for continuous improvement, advanced control algorithms including the energy-saving Delayed Second Stop, and state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures like X.509 certificate-based authentication and TLS 1.2 encrypted communication.

What are Over-the-Air Updates?

Elektronikon® Nano™ controller connects to factory

Over-the-air updates are a wireless way for devices to receive improvements to their software. They eliminate the need for manual updates and can improve device performance and security. End users no longer need to connect their devices manually to a computer to update their devices. The new software is transmitted through Wi-Fi or mobile broadband, and the user can install updates immediately.

Compressors equipped with controllers that have advanced connectivity can receive these updates. Users should demand that their manufacturers follow the highest cybersecurity standards. Atlas Copco uses advanced security measures like X.509 certificate-based authentication and Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 encrypted communication to secure their OTA updates, making compressor updates via OTA technology the future.

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SMARTLINK

Atlas Copco’s SMARTLINK allows for remote control and monitoring of a compressor's performance, providing real-time alerts and clear insights for improved compressor performance. SMARTLINK allows users to monitor their compressor's pressure, temperature, running hours, and operating mode, among others.

So how does SMARTLINK improve the efficiency of a compressed air system? SMARTLINK translates data into clear and actionable insights, making optimizing performance easy. It also features unique leakage detection functionality that can save small business owners energy and money.

The Nano™ and SMARTLINK combination enables users to control their compressor using their Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. Everything you need to optimize your compressor performance is available at your fingertips.

How does SMARTLINK help increase uptime?

Atlas Copco's SMARTLINK technology redefines energy efficiency in industrial operations. With SMARTLINK seamlessly integrated into their compressors, users gain instant access to crucial data through the app on their smartphones. This real-time monitoring empowers informed decision-making, enabling proactive adjustments to optimize energy usage. By harnessing the insights provided by SMARTLINK, industries can significantly reduce energy wastage and enhance overall efficiency.

The SMARTLINK app can send real-time alerts and service reports and has a service timeline and a calendar of planned visits, resulting in increased uptime. SMARTLINK also features unique leakage detection functionality that can save users energy and money. By providing remote control and monitoring capabilities, the app allows users to address issues before they become major problems.

Additionally, users can access an entire library of instruction manuals, installation guides, and much more related to every Atlas Copco compressor. SMARTLINK can even connect users to an Atlas Copco representative or dealer if required.