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EcoPilot

Optimising the washing process with AI

Automatic adjustment of the machine to the actual workload. With the help of artificial intelligence. Reduces energy consumption by up to 17%. For the UC and PT Series.

Introducing EcoPilot

Analysis of individual warewashing operations using artificial intelligence

Pattern recognition: when is there a lot of washing and when is there little?

Automatic programme switch to the short programme (peak times) or Eco programme (quiet times)

Reduces energy consumption by up to 17% and saves valuable resources

Activatable mode for the UC and PT Series with CONNECTED WASH

Free activation

Automatic wash optimisation. Automatic cost reduction.

 

The problem.

Every warewasher in the UC and PT Series from Winterhalter comes with a special programme that delivers real added value: the Eco programme. It lowers the machine’s energy consumption and therefore the operating costs. Unfortunately, this programme is rarely used in practice: Because it has to be selected manually. Because the warewashing staff need to know how it is activated. Because the warewashing staff have to remember it each time.

The solution.

What if the energy saving mode could be activated without direct intervention of the warewashing staff? Automatically, in the background? Winterhalter has achieved precisely this using artificial intelligence: EcoPilot uses analysis to predict the machine's workload and automatically switches to the ideal programme. This keeps energy consumption in line with the actual needs. Phases in which there is not much washing offer the greatest savings potential: switching to the Eco programme can cut energy requirements by up to 17%. EcoPilot is therefore yet another step towards smart, connected and sustainable warewashing solutions for tomorrow’s world.

How EcoPilot optimises your washing process

1. Analysis of washing habits

EcoPilot runs in the background and during ongoing operations analysing when and how often washing takes place.

2. Detection of typical patterns

With the help of artificial intelligence, EcoPilot detects recurring peak times and quiet periods.

3. Smart forecast

EcoPilot uses the analysis to make predictions about future workload.

4. Automatic programme switch

EcoPilot automatically switches to the time-saving short programme during busy times and to the energy-saving Eco programme during quiet periods.

Result

EcoPilot reduces energy consumption by up to 17%. Without additional work for the warewashing staff and with consistently high wash quality. Manual programme changes can be made at any time if required.

Improved economic efficiency. Reduced resource consumption.

Economic benefits

  • Operating costs reduced by up to 17% thanks to lower energy consumption
  • Programme selection is automatic and not manual
  • Efficient washing process without additional effort

Ecological benefits

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions
  • Conservation of valuable resources
  • Contribution to a sustainable foodservice industry
Talk directly to our experts!
Are you interested in EcoPilot and would like to learn more? Or do you have a specific question? Reach out: just call or send us an email.

Who benefits from EcoPilot?

EcoPilot is the ideal solution for all foodservice establishments that experience varying workloads and therefore different volumes of wash items throughout the day:

  • cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels
  • mass catering
  • chain restaurants

Not only new customers of the UC or PT Series benefit from the cost savings, but also existing customers: EcoPilot leads to immediate reductions in your operating costs. The only requirement is to connect the machine to the internet via CONNECTED WASH.

Developing the best warewashing technology on the market is not enough for us. We also want our customers to wash with it in the best possible way!

Florian Kunkel, CSO Winterhalter Group

Frequently asked questions about EcoPilot

EcoPilot is an activatable mode for warewashers in the UC and PT Series. With the help of artificial intelligence, EcoPilot continuously analyses the warewasher's operation in the background, recognises recurring patterns and automatically selects the optimal washing programme based on this information – adapted to the predicted machine load. In other words: the machine switches to the time-saving short programme at peaks times and to the energy-efficient Eco programme in quiet times. This can reduce energy consumption by up to 17% – with consistently outstanding wash quality and without manual intervention.

No, EcoPilot can be activated on all new and used warewashers in the UC and PT Series, provided that CONNECTED WASH is available.

Yes, EcoPilot only works in conjunction with CONNECTED WASH. The warewasher needs to be connected to the internet to analyse and evaluate warewashing operations and to run the AI-powered programme control.

No, EcoPilot is free of charge. Winterhalter provides the AI feature to all customers of the UC and PT Series at no additional cost.

my.winterhalter.com. Once done, the EcoPilot can be activated or deactivated for the machine in the CONNECTED WASH application. When activated, the display turns purple and the AI symbol appears in the top left corner. If you only want to deactivate EcoPilot temporarily – for example, because the amount of items to be washed changes contrary to the prediction – the mode can be paused quickly and easily via the display. In this case, the AI icon at the top left changes to a pause symbol.

EcoPilot automatically switches to the ideal programme for the actual warewasher load. Energy consumption is then restricted to the real needs at any given time. Quieter periods in washing operations present the greatest potential to save energy: energy consumption can be reduced by up to 17% simply by switching to the Eco programme.

When the machine is in EcoPilot mode, the display turns purple and the AI symbol appears in the top left corner.

No, EcoPilot has no negative impact on the wash results: wash quality remains high. Although the lower wash temperature translates into energy savings, the wash time is extended accordingly – according to the principles of the Sinner circle.

The Eco programme is a special programme for energy-efficient washing, which is selected manually. EcoPilot is a mode that is activated once and then remains active for all subsequent wash cycles until it is manually deactivated. EcoPilot is an AI-powered function that runs in the background analysing warewashing operation and switches automatically to the ideal programme (short programme or Eco programme).