DUBAI, UAE, 3 May 2021: Armstrong, which manufactures pumps, valves, heat exchangers and control solutions, has announced a limited-time free trial of its Pump Manager technology for customers in the GCC region, the company said through a Press release.

Powered by IBM Watson, the Pump Manager uses embedded intelligence and digital connectivity to provide real-time insights and pump performance reports, Armstrong said. This active performance management software ensures pump performance can be monitored and optimised for efficient operation through its complete lifecycle, it added.

Pump Manager has the power to deliver a number of important benefits, Armstrong said. By providing real-time insights, the software delivers continuous opportunities for optimisation of pump performance, it said. It also increases pump availability and reliability, allowing for early detection of unexpected failures, it said. Overall, the software helps to maximise energy efficiency, thus reducing operating and maintenance costs, it added. The integration of Pump Manager can help to improve tenant comfort, increase building resilience and even monitor environmental impact, it further added.

According to Armstrong, Pump Manager can be integrated into new or existing pumps using either a simple connectivity kit for newer pumps, or a DEPM retrofit for older ones. The company’s regional sales enablement centre will be available to advise on the best solution for each application, it said.

The offer, Armstrong clarified, includes a free trial of the Pump Manager Essential Package for three months, which permits access to an analytics dashboard and real-time alerts. The free trial, the company said, can be used for up to four VIL pumps, four suction pumps or two tango pumps. The free trial, it added, is also valid on new subscriptions taken out by the end of June 2021.