We're proud to introduce the next generation of edge controllers, the Danfoss Advanced Control Edge (ACE) family. ACE combines hardware, software, and user tools into one integrated ecosystem, providing our customers and partners with a best-in-class solution for monitoring, control, and optimization.
With built-in connectivity, secure access, powerful monitoring capabilities, and flexible customization options, Danfoss edge controllers are designed to simplify the way refrigeration and HVAC systems are commissioned, managed, and optimized.
AK-EC Lite: Connect, monitor, and manage equipment from one place
AK-EC Lite is the first controller released in the new Danfoss ACE – Advanced Control Edge – family, bringing best-in-class monitoring, control, and optimization to refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Part of the ADAP-KOOL® family, AK-EC Lite brings Danfoss monitoring and control to smaller food service operations in a compact solution designed to fit each site and setup. By connecting equipment through a single edge controller, users gain a complete overview across their installation, helping them monitor performance, respond faster to issues, and simplify daily operations.
Designed for food service operations, including quick-service restaurants, institutional kitchens, cafés, bakeries, and more, AK-EC Lite helps installers, service providers, and operators commission faster, troubleshoot smarter, and manage connected equipment more efficiently.
AK-EC Lite is available for pre-ordering starting November 2026, with initial delivery from January 2027.
Key benefits of AK-EC Lite
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Monitoring and control in one solution
AK-EC Lite combines edge controller hardware with a built-in user interface, allowing users to connect equipment, monitor performance, manage alarms, analyze trends, and configure devices from a single platform. -
Faster commissioning and simplified service
Intuitive integration tools, device models, and a responsive interface help reduce setup time and simplify commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle of the installation. -
Visibility across connected equipment
By bringing connected devices together into a single overview, AK-EC Lite helps users stay informed, respond quickly to alarms, and make better operational decisions based on real-time and historical system data. Supporting up to 15 connected devices and 150 historical data logs, it provides valuable insight into system performance and operation. -
Built for everyday operation
Secure remote access, reporting, user management, customization tools, and system management capabilities help support efficient operation while reducing the need for unnecessary site visits.