Connectivity of screw compressors

Compressed air compressor failures are never pleasant in industrial operations. They can take an entire line or workstation out of service, cause frustrating losses, and fray the nerves of managers. Therefore, it pays to closely monitor the condition of compressors and not neglect their maintenance. If a compressor's operation is to be truly economical, it should not run idle too often.

If the condition of your compressor is important to you, install a special device called ICONS (Intelligent CONnectivity System). ICONS will watch over how efficiently the compressor works, whether it needs maintenance or service now or in the near future. You will gain valuable information about the ratio of the compressor's idle time to its time under load.

Benefits of the ICONS system

• Technology Monitoring
  Having all machines under control is becoming an imperative in industry today. It won't be long before all machines are interconnected and monitored from the computers of plant managers and service technicians. Machines will be almost under a microscope. Compressors will not be left behind.
• Transparency and Cost Control
  You will know what condition the compressor is in and how fast it is wearing out. You can easily get a picture of current and future costs. You can easily plan maintenance and also know how much it will cost.
• Timely Maintenance and Spare Parts Delivery
  Based on information from ICONS, compressor suppliers can offer their customers timely maintenance interventions and spare parts.
• Savings and Clear Planning
  Compressor operators save on the costs of determining the machine's condition. Further savings will be brought by clear service and maintenance planning.

Without the ICONS device and service, the maintenance technician often arrives too late

How to monitor compressed air compressors using ICONS?

Get an overview of your compressor's operation in three steps:

1. Install the ICONS hardware.
2. Connect to the ICONS service by registering on the web server http://www.connectivityicons.com
3. Choose one of the ICONS service modes: RIGHTIME (free) or UPTIME (with an annual fee).
4. As a reward, you will receive an extended warranty for your compressor.

1) ICONS Hardware Installation

The ICONS device can be ordered:

• For new machines as an optional variant,
• For already installed machines as an installation kit.

As you can see in the second image, the ICONS unit is installed in the control cabinet and is connected to the compressor control unit via an Ethernet line or CAN bus, depending on the type of this control unit. The antenna is mounted on the top of the compressor. It sends compressor data to the web server of the service organization.

Which compressors can ICONS be used for?

The ICONS system can be installed on all compressors with Mk4 and Mk5 type control units.

Compressor types with Mk4 and Mk5 units

Composition of ICONS installation kits for installed machines

2. How to connect to the ICONS service?

At http://www.connectivityicons.com After ICONS is operational, create a customer account. Go to http://www.connectivityicons.com in your web browser. (Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile browsers) After registration, the customer will receive a username and password via email. If you have questions, call +420 606 233 233.

3. Are you registered? Do you have an account?
Choose one of the ICONS service modes and start using it!

• RIGHTIME mode – free of charge
• UPTIME mode – with an annual fee

ICONS – RIGHTIME mode

In RIGHTIME mode, the following information about the compressed air compressor's status will be provided free of charge:

Overview of events regarding machine status (without immediate notification) Overview of machine parameters Maintenance status Utilization Ratio between idle time and time under load Operating hours (OH) status Remaining OH until next maintenance Machine information update 1× per week Information email 1× per month

ICONS – UPTIME mode

In UPTIME mode, you pay an annual fee and will have a constant overview of what is happening with the compressor.

Overview of events regarding machine status Error event notification via email + SMS Ability to click for event details Overview of machine parameters Maintenance status Utilization Ratio between idle time and time under load Operating hours (OH) status Remaining OH until next maintenance Information on availability and performance Machine information update every 5 minutes Information email 1× per month

4. 5-Year Extended Warranty

Good news for Mark compressor users!
After the standard two-year warranty period, we offer an additional three years of warranty to customers who use the ICONS service in UPTIME mode.

The extended warranty applies to these parts:

• Main electric motor, air and oil cooler
• Oil tank, electronic unit, frequency converter

The extended warranty covers:

• The price of these parts
• Shipping

The following parts and services are excluded from the warranty:

• Screw block
• Consumables (filters, oil, mats, hoses, valves, ...)
• Labor and travel for technicians

The extended warranty is provided to customers who take proper care of their compressors and meet these conditions:

• The customer has the ICONS system installed and uses it in UPTIME mode.
• Maintains regular maintenance intervals.
• Maintenance is performed by our company or an authorized service organization.
• Only original parts and lubricants are used during maintenance.
• The compressor is operated in a suitable working environment.
• The machine must be installed in the Czech or Slovak Republic.