Smart Cooling System Supports Maximum Operator Control

In today’s world, almost every core machine part and function can be made “smart.” And that extends to machine cooling. Simple, proactive, and accessible monitoring and control continues to be a crucial factor for reducing issues and consequently increasing uptime and productivity. And the more advanced of a cooling system that a machine has, the more important it is for operators to always be aware of its status.

Advancements in hydraulic technology have allowed for cleaner, more compact, multi-function cooling systems. A key aspect being horsepower savings for on-demand cooling, but advanced systems can also be taken even further through programmable software, in terms of diagnostics and control.

There are four factors that determine fan control: hydraulic oil temperature, engine coolant temperature, CAC air temperature, and HVAC requirements. Now operators can not only monitor all of those factors and utilize advanced diagnostics, but you can also program custom alerts.

Operators can also more easily control more advanced cooling system features, such as fan reversal for debris cleaning. By customizing a control software on your machine, operators can program the fan to run a reverse cycle at specific intervals, cleaning out debris, and these intervals can be changed based on operator discretion.

Perhaps most importantly, this type of innovation can have a significant impact on machine efficiency. Rather than a traditional “all or nothing” cooling method for diesel machines, operators can specify the volume of air used, considering environmental and seasonal factors, utilizing a fraction of the horsepower of traditional systems.