Leybold VAControl data management tool for vacuum technology

In research and industry, it’s becoming more important for users of vacuum systems to be able to control individual pumps and to use their operating data. Vacuum specialist Leybold has developed a controller for this purpose.

With the Multi-VAControl, users are provided with a solution to control, monitor and synchronise pumps in central vacuum systems as well as in Roots pump systems. This enables them to control the pumps, provide data for quality management and manage their energy consumption.

The control device prepares the relevant pump data and meaningful KPIs for these cases. At a glance, the status
of the vacuum pumps, important performance data and the efficiency of the entire system are shown on a display. Additional use-specific functions can be integrated as required. With this data, processes can be monitored, controlled and optimised in real time.

Based on real-time data and programmed warnings, maintenance can also be carried out as needed, eliminating unplanned process and maintenance costs. If approved by the user, Leybold Service teams can access the VAControl remotely and provide rapid support for necessary updates, optimisations and diagnostics.

The system records important pump data, such as the pressure values. Then the encrypted data is transmitted to authorised users either locally, via remote connectivity or via cloud. Control can be done directly via various interfaces and devices.

The energy consumption of vacuum processes is also continuously recorded and made transparent. In order to minimise the total energy consumption of a system, the load of the vacuum pumps can be regulated by the controller in such a way that pumps are only switched on when necessary and then run at the required minimum power.

Installation and operation of the controller via the user interface is straightforward and intuitive — the pump manual is stored so that it is always at hand for operators. Subsequent integration of additional pumps into the system is easy and can also be done at any time after commissioning. Moreover, the device can also be used with pumps and systems from other manufacturers.

The Multi-VAControl is suitable for many areas of application, for example: central vacuum solutions typically in food processing, packaging, general industry, thermoforming and glass.