Air Management System (AMS), Assembly
The Air Management System is available in two basic configurations that vary by the standby regulator used. The A type utilizes the electro-pneumatic regulator while the B type uses the manual type standby regulator. Both types include an isolation valve and can be configured as remotes (SA) or as fieldbus connected bases (EN, PN). The…
Air Management System
As much as 80% of the electrical energy consumed by air compressors is lost as heat or leaks. SMC’s Air Management System is the smart light switch for industrial pneumatics: tracking consumption, eliminating off-hour waste, and slashing air energy costs by 20%.
It acts as a digital energy manager for compressed air, “turning off the lights” and stopping money from leaking out of the building when workers are idle. If your compressor costs $25,000 a year to run without an AMS, a 20% energy savings returns $5,000 to your company's coffers in the first year alone. Every year after that is profit. Additionally, you meet your regional ESG compliance targets without adding staff.
Air Management System (AMS), Assembly
The Air Management System is available in two basic configurations that vary by the standby regulator used. The A type utilizes the electro-pneumatic regulator while the B type uses the manual type standby regulator. Both types include an isolation valve and can be configured as remotes (SA) or as fieldbus connected bases (EN, PN). The…
IO-Link Compatible Air Management System: AMS-X2044/X2045
The AMS-X2044 and -X2045 models are a simplified version of SMC's air management system. These units support monitoring of air flow, pressure and temperature via IO-Link and provide this data to a master or other input block. The X2044 model incorporates a standby regulator that permits the user to maintain a lower pressure during idle…
EXA1, Air Management Hub
The heart of the Air Management System is the hub. Based on the PF3A flow sensor, the hub generates flow, pressure and temperature data to quantify machine operation. The standalone or remote hubs can communicate wirelessly with the base units. The base units have fieldbus communication for connection to the PLC while process data is…
ITV-X399, Standby Electro-Pneumatic Regulator
The ITV-X399 standby electro-pneumatic regulator adds functionality to the standard ITV for use in the Air Management System. Like standard ITV, it allows the user to electronically control the pressure to the device. The capability of setting a standby pressure has been added, and the non-relieving design allows the system to decay to this pressure…
AR20S-50S, Standby Regulator
The AR*S series standby regulator provides a simple, mechanical method of introducing a reduced, standby pressure to the Air Management System. A non-relieving design, the AR*S allows the system to decay naturally to the standby pressure to minimize the air required to bring the system back to full pressure after a short idle period.
VP*46E-X660/X661, 3-Port Solenoid Valve, Residual Pressure Relief
The VP*E-X660/X661 series isolation (residual pressure relief) valves facilitate the Air Management System putting the machine in isolation mode for a longer-term idle state. This eliminates constant losses due to leaks in the downstream equipment. The soft option is recommended when using the AR*S series standby regulator for controlled pressurization of the system.
Air Management System Accessories
Related accessories for the Air Management System.