Groundbreaking Advancement in Fire Nozzle Technology
The innovative SAM Smart Nozzle, with patent-pending N₂P Technology™.
Designed to work with the SAM™ Integrated Water Control System to give nozzle operators more information than they’ve ever had before.
Currently, it is up to the pump operator to set the pump and line pressures. But it is no small task. The pump operator must estimate friction and head loss plus cope with unknown losses from bends and kinks in the line. The result can be incorrect pressure and flow at the end of the hose, the critical point of the fire attack. Meanwhile, the attack crew is on the radio calling for water. Once they have water in a charged attack line, they may need more or less pressure, wasting precious time in a situation where seconds matter.
With patent-pending Nozzle-to-Pump, or N₂P Technology, the SAM Smart Nozzle gives the crew on the line direct information and provides feedback to the truck using the SAM System technology. The result is greater safety and efficiency on the fireground.
The SAM Smart Nozzle’s wireless communication allows the attack crew at a fire scene to know water availability by tracking water supply; operate at rated nozzle pressure and flow; and charge the hose line on-demand without tying up the pump operator or communication line. An easy-to-read gauge is located on the nozzle itself.
INFORMATION
The SAM Smart Nozzle with gives the crew on the line information. Information is looped from the pump to the nozzle, using the SAM System’s patented technology.
LINE & VALVE CONTROL
The Smart Nozzle charges the hose line to the correct pressure, from the nozzle.
TANK LEVEL & STATUS
The water tank level and status of the water supply are shown on the nozzle, giving nozzle operators the information that they need without tying up precious communication lines.
AUTOMATED PRESSURE
SAM System discharges are controlled from the SAM System control screen, allowing pressures to be adjusted automatically or manually at the valve.
SMART CONTROL CONSOLE
The wireless, battery-operated Smart Control Console is an integrated unit mounted to the inlet of Turbojet, Assault, and Smoothbore Akron Brass nozzles.
AUTOMATE TASKS
With the SAM Smart Nozzle installed, the pump operator will be able to see valve pressure, rated nozzle pressure, actual nozzle pressure, hose/friction loss, battery life and signal strength for each discharge.
Technical
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Installation
Installation
The wireless, battery-operated Smart Control Console is an integrated unit mounted to the inlet of Turbojet™, Assault, and Smoothbore Akron Brass nozzles.
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Pressures
Pressures
Operating pressure can be 50, 75, or 100 psi, depending upon the nozzle and customer requirements.
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Range
Range
The system uses spread-spectrum technology for communications and a low power draw.
Range of operation: The SAM Smart Nozzle technology will compensate for advancing the attack line up to five floors above the pumper or two floors below grade (beyond the typical 200-300-foot pre-connect deployment). -
Line Length
Line Length
The SAM Smart Nozzle is designed and tested for use on pre-connected hand lines up to 300 feet long.