Easy, efficient, reliable - making snow with a grip

The efficient production of snow with a good and uniform grip from the beginning to the end of the season – that is today’s snowmaking challenge. And a reliable, easily managed, low-maintenance platform is the answer. ATASSplus is the new benchmark for fully automatic snowmaking. The use of modern TCP/IP communication channels and a client-server-architecture are the keys to fast and flexible operations. The client-server-architecture permits several users with defined access rights to work with the system without interfering with each other. Parallel data capture from the field devices is an additional advantage in terms of system reliability. The modular system structure offers maximum flexibility and upgradeability. Water and air management and energy consumption monitoring guarantee the efficient use of resources. Operating the system is simplicity itself thanks to the Windows-based design of the user interface.

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TCP/IP-based technology. ATASSplus operates with modern IT communications channels – the Internet, local network or VPN. The technology of choice is employed consistently, from control level to gateway level.

Gateway technology for speed and reliability. A main feature of the new communication topology is the use of several distinct data lines, which are completely independent of one another. This architecture enhances system reliability. Simultaneous interrogation of several field devices also means faster communication. The new communication topology is based on modern gateway technology, with the retention of tried and tested RS485 field communications using cable or wireless connections.

Open system. An open communication protocol (based on MODBUS) simplifies the integration of third-party devices.

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Real client-server technology. ATASSplus is a real client-server system. Several users can be on-line at the same time and work completely autonomously on the basis of their specific access rights. That is not the case with conventional remote maintenance systems, where only one single user can work with the system at any one time and the others are only able to watch.

Real-time-communication. Communication between the client and server is handled via TCP/IP. Event-driven communication minimizes the load on the network. With ATASSplus all clients are continuously connected to the server. That means any changes are immediately apparent to every user.

Remote access. With a client computer you can work autonomously and control your fully automatic snowmaking system from any point within the ski area. That saves valuable time.

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My snowmaking system - my ATASSplus.

.NET Framework based. Microsoft‘s .NET Framework has been selected as the software platform for ATASSplus.

One platform - various modules. ATASSplus is a modular system. It comes as a basic system for combination with various modules - an efficient solution for individual user needs plus maximum flexibility for many years to come.

Fast and easy upgrading. Additional software modules for specific applications are quickly and easily installed – such as the Maintenance Manager for modern and efficient maintenance, the Fault Text Message feature for automatic fault reporting or the Real Time Statistics module.

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Efficient use of resources.

Intuitive Resource Management. A full management system is essential for the optimum use of resources. The system responds immediately to any changes in operating conditions.

Water and Air Management. ATASSplus guarantees optimum use of the available volumes of water and air.

Energy Consumption Monitoring. This tool ensures that demand within the system does not exceed maximum available electric power. In combination with Water and Air Management, the result is full monitoring and efficient use of all resources.

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Intuitively simple - simply intuitive.

The ATASSplus user interface has the advantage of a Windows-based structure. That makes the system easy to learn and simple and intuitive to use. It is the product of experience with over 300 installations worldwide.

Supervisory. ATASSplus automatically monitors the configurations selected by the user. With its integrated check logic, the Supervisory component ensures that malconfigurations are not accepted by the system.

Data Line Monitoring. All data lines are continuously monitored by ATASSplus - for fast and effective fault detection.

Updates. Software updates for ATASSplus and the snow guns can be quickly and easily downloaded from TechnoAlpin headquarters anywhere in the world.