New control unit from April 1st, 2025

Starting April 1st, we will equip our entire product portfolio with the future-proof IDEAL AKE control unit, which has already demonstrated its effectiveness in selected devices. This sets new standards in control technology.
Neue Steuerung IDEAL AKE

This transition offers numerous advantages, including improved user-friendliness, higher energy efficiency, and enhanced connectivity. Additionally, you will benefit from optimizations in our Saladette and food preparation station categories, as well as further adjustments to our product series.

Both prices and device dimensions will remain unchanged. Below, you will find all relevant details regarding the transition.

Previously used control units

New IDEAL AKE control unit

IDEAL AKE control unit across all product groups

  • Counters for beverages
  • Refrigerated counters
  • Forced-air cooling wells
  • Refrigerated display cases for assisted service
  • Insulated glass display cases
  • Self-Service display cases
  • Refrigerated wine cabinets
  • Refrigerated display cases for meat or cheese
  • Ice cream refrigeration
  • Display cases with heating climate
  • Built-in heated display cases
  • Combination display cases
  • Switchable display cases

Better user-friendliness

An intuitive operation with improved menu navigation enables easier handling and faster response times.

Energy efficiency

Integrated standby mode to reduce energy consumption (up to 15% lower power consumption).

Smart & connectivity

Support for TCP/IP and Dixel XWeb for improved connectivity.

Modern design

Modern design and appearance thanks to a 2.4- or 3.5-inch touch display.

Up to 9 cooling zones

With a single control unit, up to three devices can be operated, and up to nine cooling zones can be displayed on one screen.

No main switch

With the transition to the IDEAL AKE control unit, no main switch is required anymore.

Retrofit compatibility / spare parts availability

Please note that the cut-out dimensions will change, and new panels will be required for retrofits.

Spare parts supply for previously installed control units will, of course, continue to be ensured.

Software updates & further development

Our new control unit is continuously being developed to provide you with ongoing improvements.

The latest version can be found at https://www.ideal-ake.at/en/software/ and can be transferred via USB stick if needed.

Quicksheet

Already familiar from some device categories, a printed version of the user manual will no longer be included with any devices in the future for sustainability reasons. Instead, a so-called “Quicksheet” will be provided, summarizing the most important topics and featuring a QR code linking to the digital user manual.

https://www.ideal-ake.at/en/documents/

 

New article numbers

With the transition to the new control unit, new article numbers will also be introduced for the following device categories: saladettes, food preparation stations, freezer counters, counters for beverages, cabinets & shelves, refrigerated display cases for meat or cheese and ice cream refrigeration. These will be available along with the new drawing templates in the online product catalog starting April 1st.

If you need them in advance, please feel free to contact our sales team.

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