The compressors of the GA VSDS range are truly transformational. In terms of the seven requirements listed above, they check all the boxes and raised the bar when it comes to efficiency, reliability, connectivity and sustainability.
The result is a compressor that lowers your costs, optimizes your operation and helps the environment.
It all starts with the new Neos Next inverter, designed in-house specifically for compressor applications. Combined with the new drive train, the Neos Next reduces the amount of energy needed by up to 60% compared to conventional compressors.
The lower energy consumption also reduces the environmental footprint of the VSDS series. In fact, it is the world’s most sustainable compressor. Its unmatched efficiency is just one aspect that earns it that title. In addition, it uses a minimal number of components and features an IE5 efficiency motor with sustainably sourced materials.
The efficiency of the GA VSDS series is boosted further by its Smart Temperature Control oil cooling system. This innovative technology combines multiple parameters such motor speed, ambient temperature and humidity to ensure that the compressor always runs at the optimal temperature. As a result, it eliminates the risk of condensation completely.
The STC system makes the VSDS truly unique: It is the only compressor that can measure the ambient conditions and then adapt its operation based on them.
The VSDS series is also truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to connectivity technology. You can take advantage of the SMARTLINK remote monitoring system, which allows users to keep an eye on their compressor at any time from just about anywhere on the globe, as well as the Elektronikon® Touch controller. It comes standard with GA VSDS compressors and allows you to detect small issues in your compressor early on and address them before they become big, costly problems.
The system will even alert you and offer advice on what to do.
In addition, you get to experience the benefits of OPC UA. In fact, the compressors of the VSDS range are the first to be equipped with this technology. It stands for Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture and is a machine-to-machine communication protocol developed specifically for industrial automation.
Essentially, it is a universal language for machines in a production environment so that they can be connected and run as a more reliable and efficient system.
OPC UA not only makes sure that things run more smoothly, it also offers additional benefits, such as greater security through various encryption levels and authentication protocols, as well as auditing and user control features that provide the security that mission-critical systems require.
Furthermore, the VSDS series includes several “smart” features. For example, these compressors come with an intelligent Boost Flow Mode and a limp mode. The former lets you meet an unexpected surge in demand by exceeding the compressor’s maximum capacity for a certain amount of time without harming the compressor. The latter allows the compressor to keep working even when something is wrong. Both features are an important safeguard to avoid expensive shutdowns.
Finally, thanks to its vertical build and quiet operation, the GA VSDS meets demands for a compact and low-noise point-of-use solution.
Did you know that, in addition to the three generations of VSD compressors that Atlas Copco has developed, you now also have the option of investing in a scaled-down version of the VSDS range? If you feel as though you do not need quite all of the amazing features that the new series offers, then you should ask about Atlas Copco’s next-generation GA VSD compressor.
Having so many different types of compressors in various sizes available has positives and negatives. On the one hand, it can get a bit confusing for a layperson. On the other, you know that the right compressor is out there for you.
So, if you still need help in selecting the compressor that is the ideal fit for you, just reach out to an Atlas Copco representative. They’re always happy to help.
