Chilling out

Innovative refrigeration specialist Oxford Energy Solutions wanted to help its customers: 

• Modernise 50-year-old systems to make them more efficient and sustainable 
• Eliminate the need for lubrication in refrigeration components 
• Improve visibility into operating thresholds 
• Increase flexibility, reliability, and functionality 
• Reduce maintenance and repair costs

Apps, Analytics & Services: EcoStruxure Machine Advisor, EcoStruxure Secure Connect Advisor  

Edge Control:  Modicon M172 logic controller, EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert

Connected Products:  Altivar Machine 320 variable speed drives, Harmony iPC and pushbuttons, Telemecanique sensors, TeSys U motor starters, PowerLogic™ EM3500 power metres, power supplies, switches, contactors, motors, transducers

Oxford Energy chose to implement a full suite of EcoStruxure Machine solutions, including: 

• The Modicon M172 logic controller, which allows for a better-operating, lower-charged system with fewer connection points and gaskets 
• EcoStruxure Machine Advisor with EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert and a Harmony iPC, which provide visibility into every step of the refrigeration process and provide alerts should any issues arise 
• EcoStruxure Secure Connect Advisor, which adds a security layer and helps protect the system

• 50%-70% less energy requirements (from 21 Kw/h to 6 Kw/h) for refrigeration systems 
• 50% reduction in the number of mechanical components in the systems’ design 
• Improved equipment reliability and lifecycle 
• Drastically reduced operating and maintenance costs for end users 
• Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities 
• All devices integrated into a single connected automation system that can be easily expanded as necessary