Benefits at a glance
- Automatic system that can be relied upon to protect areas at risk from flooding
- Performs a multitude of functions and can be configured to fit individual requirements
- Control unit has clear LED display
- Array of onward communications for remote monitoring – VFC, Modbus and SMS
- Can send alarm notifications and logs via Modbus to a Building Management System (BMS)
- Automatically pumps out flood water and has the capability to operate two pumps both alternately and simultaneously
- 10-year control panel warranty
- Low maintenance
- Uses conductive probes giving 100% reliability
- Option to install a larger capacity pump or pumps if required
- Output relays can control other automatic flood defence closure equipment such as floodgates, flood doors and drain flaps
- Provides system status alerts
- Pump current monitoring and maintenance alarm – extends the life of your pump/s
- Robust and reliable with a proven track record
Insertion unit
The robust stainless steel insertion unit is equipped with a number of conductive probes that can be set to levels to suit the flood risk in any given scenario.
Wall-mounted controller unit
The wall-mounted controller recognises conductivity between the probes and performs a multitude of automatic functions. Output relays provide round-the-clock system status alerts. Wall unit has a clear LED display.
Pump
FloodPump Pro® standard pump operates at a rate of 140 litres per minute. The system can also operate two pumps – either alternating to share the load or running simultaneously as a booster system. There is also an option to install larger capacity pumps if required.
Example of how a typical cycle can work in a protected area during a flood event with rising and falling water levels
System status alerts
Loss of mains power – a total loss of mains power would trigger an alarm and outward SMS notifications powered by back-up battery – the pump cannot activate without mains power unless the system is supported by back-up generators.
System disable – this is a failsafe for detected faults, for example if the probes activate in the wrong order it indicates third-party engineer fault not water. In this case the pumps would not activate and an SMS message would be sent to advise there was a maintenance fault caused by a third-party*.
Maintenance alerts – the system will recognise fluctuations in the performance of the pump or pumps and will send SMS notifications if and when the system requires servicing.
*All pumps require regular maintenance and the insertion unit and probes should also be checked at regular intervals. This work should be undertaken by a qualified engineer, however it is important that the maintenance work is undertaken and completed correctly. The system will detect engineer faults such as the pump not being re-fitted properly or testing equipment being left in the insertion unit. If there are any engineer or third-party tampering faults detected, SMS alarm notifications will automatically be sent out.
