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The brain of your Smart Store

The Danfoss System Manager is the key component of the intelligent ADAP-KOOL® refrigeration and HVAC systems for food retail. The System Manager is the brain of the system, coordinating data to and from the individual refrigeration and HVAC controllers, including temperature data for logging and alarms. The System Manager can be set up to optimize different functions such as suction pressure and coordinated defrosting, resulting in significant energy savings and optimum temperature control.

System Manager AK-SM 800A

The System Manager AK-SM 800A series is an enhancement of the global System Manager 800, built on a new powerful electronics platform with a focus on efficiency in setup and service while remaining its deep application coverage for food retail. Some of the highlights of the AK-SM 800A series include:

  • New electronics platform: Quad Core CPU providing extended memory, additional connectivity ports, and altogether a platform for future growth.
  • Deep application coverage created for food retail: Supporting the different applications seen around the world including both Centralized (Rack I/O) and De-Centralized (Pack, controls) applications.
  • Enhanced UI: New, yet familiar local Touch screen UI, supported by web browser interface for remote connection.
  • Secure operation: Secure Web communications (HTTPS), Secure software package downloads, Encrypted user administration.
  • Wi-Fi Access Point: Secure Wi-Fi access point to allow for easier connection (without disrupting corporate network).
  • Retro-fit ready: Backward compatible including EoL/legacy system control functions and a smooth upgrade path from SC255/SC355/SM800.
  • Additional data: Extended history capacity, and full EDF file library support.

Security

The IT security of our customers is important to us. That is why Danfoss with the AK-SM 800A is having a strong focus on secure operation and maintenance for our customers systems, including:

  • Encrypted web traffic (HTTPS)
  • Password management
  • E-mail encryption
  • User authorization
  • Network isolated WIFI with timeout
  • Backward compatible XML interface (now requires secure HTTPS connection)
  • Built-in firewalls
  • Continued security updates

In order for our customers to remain at the highest level of security we strongly recommend to always install the latest version of the software – the latest version can be found here.

AK-SM 800A

Cybersecurity and AK-SM 800A updates

Are you concerned about the safety of your digital assets? Gain essential insights into upcoming European Cybersecurity regulations and learn how they impact the product security of the System Manager AK-SM 800A.

Features and benefits

Supports full suite of Danfoss smart store controls

Proven built-in ADAP-KOOL® energy-saving functions

Powerful support tools to enhance setup and commission 

Supports refrigeration optimization with CALM (CO2 Adaptive Liquid Management)

New CO2 Product Catalogue

Explore Our New CO₂ Product Catalogue!

We have collected all our products and solutions for CO2 and equipped each with a unique code number for easy reference, you can now explore our CO2 solutions effortlessly.

Read more about our updated System Manager and the Storeview Web software platform

Read more about our updated System Manager and the Storeview Web software platform

System manager, supporting both AK-SM800A and AK-SM800

Storeview Web

Storeview Web is the new remote user interface for your System manager, supporting both AK-SM800A and AK-SM800. It is built on a modern software platform completely decoupled from the device firmware allowing for more flexibility and quicker updates and improvements.

Getting supermarkets to net zero

With the world’s population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050, sustainable food retail and storage are more important than ever. Yet this is an often-overlooked step in the decarbonization of society.

Product range

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    AK-SM 800A series

    System managers are system components for use together with controllers in ADAP-KOOL® Refrigeration control systems. System managers enable the construction of complex control systems with alarm monitoring and data logging in connection with decentralized refrigeration plants.

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Application guide AK-SC 255 / SM 800 to AK-SM 800A conversion English Multiple 17 Apr, 2024 1.8 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series Polish Multiple 28 Apr, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series French Multiple 11 Apr, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series Portuguese Brazil 11 Apr, 2023 39.6 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series German Multiple 11 Apr, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series Chinese (CN) Multiple 11 Apr, 2023 12.1 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series Italian Multiple 11 Apr, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series English Multiple 03 Oct, 2024 19.2 MB .pdf
User guide AK-System Manager, AK-SM 800A series (Ver. 4.0) Spanish, Castilian Multiple 16 Oct, 2024 12.3 MB .pdf
Design guide Communications between controllers and AK-SM 800A English Multiple 31 Oct, 2022 2.6 MB .pdf
Design guide Communications between controllers and AK-SM 800A Spanish, Castilian Multiple 21 Aug, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Design guide Communications between controllers and AK-SM 800A French Multiple 21 Aug, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Design guide Communications between controllers and AK-SM 800A Ukrainian Ukraine 14 Sep, 2023 2.4 MB .pdf
Catalog Danfoss CO2 catalogue - Components and controls for CO2 applications Italian Italy 17 Jul, 2024 4.3 MB .pdf
Catalog Danfoss CO2 catalogue - Components and controls for CO2 applications French France 18 Oct, 2024 1.4 MB .pdf
Catalog Danfoss CO2 catalogue - Components and controls for CO2 applications Spanish, Castilian Multiple 18 Jul, 2024 1.2 MB .pdf
Catalog Danfoss CO2 catalogue - Components and controls for CO2 applications English Multiple 16 Apr, 2024 2.7 MB .pdf
Brochure Smart Store Brochure English Multiple 05 Oct, 2022 23.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Smart Store Brochure German Multiple 20 Aug, 2020 3.7 MB .pdf
Brochure System Manager AK-SM 800A - For smart operational excellence in food retail Spanish, Castilian Spain 18 May, 2023 9.8 MB .pdf
Brochure System Manager AK-SM 800A - For smart operational excellence in food retail English Multiple 28 Jun, 2023 1.9 MB .pdf
Brochure System Manager AK-SM 800A - For smart operational excellence in food retail Polish Poland 17 Nov, 2023 2.1 MB .pdf
Installation guide System Manager, AK-SM 800A series Portuguese Brazil 16 Oct, 2024 902.4 KB .pdf
Installation guide System Manager, AK-SM 800A series - Installation Guide French Multiple 16 Oct, 2024 907.9 KB .pdf
Installation guide System Manager, AK-SM 800A series - Installation Guide Chinese (CN) Multiple 16 Oct, 2024 1.2 MB .pdf
Installation guide System Manager, AK-SM 800A series - Installation Guide English Multiple 15 Oct, 2024 909.6 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series Spanish, Castilian Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 891.8 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series Italian Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 874.6 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series German Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 898.9 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series English Multiple 28 Jun, 2024 729.6 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series Portuguese Brazil 07 Dec, 2022 894.1 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series French Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 894.1 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series Polish Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 933.5 KB .pdf
Data sheet System manager, type AK-SM 800A series Chinese (CN) Multiple 07 Dec, 2022 918.0 KB .pdf

Software

Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® software

Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® optimized systems provide the total store solution for our customers. Through its various tools it offers simulation, programming for setup, commissioning, log collection and presentation, handling alarms and daily monitoring of refrigeration plants.
 

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    Storeview web - Full remote access to your AK-SM800A and AK-SM800

    Storeview Web (SvW) is a software platform that offers a secure and modern user interface for full web access to the AK-SM800A and other selected legacy front-ends.

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Case stories

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    As part of the luxury shopping mall Paseo La Galeria, Danfoss has supplied a refrigeration control system for the supermarket “Superseis”, including systems management for better energy efficiency in the food refrigeration application.

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    French retailer saves up to 46% on the energy bill

    By integrated control of refrigeration, HVAC and lighting, leading French retailer saved 46 % on the energy bill during nighttime and weekends, and 20 % during daytime. The integrated control system has now been implemented in more than 700 stores across France.

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Videos

Disclaimer

** DISCLAIMER: Professional Use Only **

This product is not subject to the UK PSTI regulation, as it is for supply to and use only by professionals with the necessary expertise and qualifications. Any misuse or improper handling may result in unintended consequences. By purchasing or using this product, you acknowledge and accept the professional-use-only nature of its application. Danfoss does not assume any liability for damages, injuries, or adverse consequences (“damage”) resulting from the incorrect or improper use of the product and you agree to indemnify Danfoss for any such damage resulting from your incorrect or improper use of the product.