The ES 16 central controller can be connected with maximum sixteen compressors. The device offers one central point of control for an entire compressed air network as it retrieves and processes information coming from the compressors, dryers and other measurement equipment. The result is a dependable and efficient network and thus helps to save on average 10 % energy.

Compressors and dryers can be connected to the ES 16 controller by means of a widely used CAN network. The device stores all machine and sensor data for up to one week. This allows users to see graphs and trends for analysis on the ES user interface or, for longer periods, they can optionally consult them via the internet.

With the optional control feature, the ES 16 controller regulates the air net pressure by starting / stopping the different sizes of machines and selecting their optimal operating points.

Furthermore, it helps to keep the air net pressure on the lowest possible level in order to gain additional energy savings. For example: lowering the air net pressure by 1 bar reduces not only the energy consumption by 7% but also air leakages by 13%. Atlas Copco experts calculate 10% energy savings on average for compressors with variable speed drives (VSD) and turbo compressors.

This ES 16 controller provides additional possibilities to increase the control and visibility in the compressor room for other equipment like pumps, valves, vents. Optionally adding flow meters and dew point meters, users can be sure that the compressed air production continuously provides the required amount of quality air with high efficiency and reliability.