Festo MS6-E2M energy-efficiency module for compressed air systems

The Festo energy-efficiency module MS6-E2M is an intelligent service unit system to automatically monitor and regulate operating parameters for compressed air usage.

By actively intervening in the air supply, particularly during stand-by operation, the consumption of compressed air can be reduced. At the same time, the automatic monitoring of operating parameters such as flow and pressure ensures a reliable production process. The module is suitable for new, energy-efficient machines and, with the connection of sensors to a PLC, it can also be used as a retrofit on older installations.

During downtime, the compressed air supply to the machine is shut off, thus preventing any air escaping through leakages on the machine. When the module is in shut-off mode, it checks the installation for leaks. If it detects a pressure drop equal to a value predefined by the user, it signals this to the plant control system. It automatically detects leaks in a piping system, enabling maintenance to be carried out.

The module also features active condition monitoring, which gives plant operators access to energy- and process-related data at all times.

Measured values for flow rate, air consumption and pressure can be called up at any time. It is possible, for example, to determine whether a plant is consuming more air now than a year ago, how much compressed air is needed for a production batch, whether the pressure is correctly adjusted or how high the pressure and flow rate were at the time of a machine breakdown.