STATIONARY PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS: REDUCING COSTS, ENHANCING PERFORMANCE.
GEN III is the next level evolution of hydraulically driven proportioning systems to generate fire fighting foam. Sturdier, safer, more functional: GEN III has many improvements, making their application in foam extinguishing systems more efficient and easier to use.
The product concept, specially developed by FireDos is proven many times in real-life applications. It is also the centerpiece of the latest generation GEN III.
Benefit from the advantages of GEN III proportioning systems:
REDUCING RISKS
Purely mechanical, highly reliable
REDUCING COSTS
Proportioning rate testing without foam: cost-effective and eco-friendly
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Constant proportioning rate across a wide operating range
OPTIMIZED DELIVERY OF HIGH-VISCOUS FOAM AGENTS
Improved suction capacity
PRESSURE LOSS REDUCTION BY 25%
Hydraulic optimization
IMPROVED CYLINDER CUT-OFF
Increased precision also under extreme system conditions
Watch this video to learn more about the advantages of GEN III - the next generation of foam proportioners.
GEN III PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS LIKE SPRINKLER AND DELUGE SYSTEMS BASED ON FIRE FIGHTING FOAM.
Our stationary proportioning systems are applied in sprinkler and deluge systems, wet and dry extinguishing systems. Typical fields of application are wherever flammable substances, particularly liquids, are produced, transported, stored or disposed of - be it in fire extinguishing systems for tank farms, jetties, hangars, high-rack warehouses or pump rooms. In addition, foam agents are increasingly used for firefighting in waste incineration and sorting plants.
A UNIQUE PRODUCT CONCEPT: PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS FROM FIREDOS.
The product concept by FireDos allows operators to more than just minimize risks; it also facilitates a reduction in costs and enhances the performance of a fire extinguishing system.
Purely mechanical, high reliability
The purely mechanical concept consists of a water motor and piston pump, featuring absolute functional safety. Driven just by the water flow, no electricity and no backup power supply is required.
For all foam agent types
It is capable of handling all types of foam concentrates, even highly viscous, alcohol-resistant and fluorine-free foam agents.
Constant proportioning rate
A constant proportioning rate across a wide operating range guarantees safe proportioning and efficient firefighting in every situation.
Unlimited fire-fighting time
As the separate foam agent tank is unpressurised and can therefore be refilled whenever necessary, users benefit from unlimited fire-fighting time.
For all types of fire extinguishing systems
Thanks to the wide operating range, the proportioning systems are qualified for all types of fire extinguishing systems like sprinkler, deluge, wet and dry extinguishing systems.
Testing the proportioning rate without fire fighting foam or premix
The purely mechanical system provides a cost-efficient and eco-friendly proportioning rate testing, completely without fire fighting foam.
Testing the proportioning rate completely without premix and fire fighting foam: eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Fire extinguishing systems must be tested regularly to ensure their functionality in case of fire. The same applies for the proportioning system. The return line connection enables return of the foam agent back into the foam agent tank under live operating conditions while its volumetric flow rate is measured. The results of this and the measured quantity of water which passes through the unit at the same time are used to calculate the proportioning rate. While doing so, no premix or fire fighting foam is produced.
This is how easy testing can be:
- The testing cycle can be activated via the ball valve 'Returning / Proportioning'.
- While the extinguishing water is circulating, the flow rate is measured.
- The water motor drives the proportioning pump in a direct ratio to the extinguishing water.
- Foam agent is circulated and measured by a magnetic-inductive flow meter.
- The proportioning rate can be calculated.
Here you find answers to the questions asked most frequently about FireDos proportioner test operations:
FAQS ON PROPORTIONING RATE TESTING
NUMEROUS TYPE SIZES – IT'S YOUR CHOICE!
| Type size | Water flow rate* | Operating pressure | Proportioning rate |
| FD500 | 70 – 500 l/min | ||
| FD1000** | 100 – 1000 l/min | 1 % and 3 % | |
| FD2000** | 180 – 2000 l/min | ||
| FD3000** | 220 – 3000 l/min | Optionally available: | |
| FD4000** | 250 – 4000 l/min | ||
| FD6000** | 330 – 6000 l/min | Up to 16 bar | 0.5 % |
| FD8000** | 410 – 8000 l/min | 6 % | |
| FD10000** | 400 – 10000 l/min | 3+3 % | |
| FD15000** | 600 – 15000 l/min | ||
| FD20000** | 750 – 20000 l/min | Combining proportioning rates by our unique cylinder cut-off | |
| FD25000 | 1100 – 25000 l/min |
* Minimum water flow rate depends on operating pressure and foam agent type in use. See www.approvalguide.com or Technical Data Sheets for FM Approved min. flow rates.
** FM APPROVED
Technical Documentation.
| Brochure |
| English |
| Data sheets | ||||
| GEN III | GEN III FM | GEN III VdS | VdS | |
| FD500 | x | x | ||
| FD500 US | x | |||
| FD1000 | x | x | x | |
| FD1000 US | x | x | ||
| FD1600 | x | |||
| FD2000 | x | x | x | |
| FD2000 US | x | x | x | |
| FD2500 | x | |||
| FD3000 | x | x | ||
| FD3000 US | x | x | ||
| FD4000 | x | x | x | |
| FD4000 US | x | x | ||
| FD6000 | x | x | x | |
| FD6000 US | x | x | ||
| FD8000 | x | x | x | |
| FD8000 US | x | x | ||
| FD10000 | x | x | x | |
| FD10000 US | x | x | x | |
| FD15000 | x | x | ||
| FD15000 US | x | x | ||
| FD20000 | x | x | ||
| FD20000 US | x | x | ||
| FD25000 | x | |||
| FD25000 US | x | |||
| Here you find the data sheets of the GEN III predecessors |
| Declarations of conformity |
| Declaration of conformity |
| Declaration of Decontamination |
| Declaration of Decontamination |
| Maintenance Protocol |
| Maintenance Protocol |
| For further language versions, please contact a local sales manager |
Optional Equipment.
Flow directions of the water motor
FireDos proportioners are available with four different flow directions to suit a wide variety of installation conditions.
Revolution counter with flow rate display for the extinguishing water
The water motor's number of revolutions is counted with the help of an optional proximity switch. The current extinguishing water flow rate is calculated from the number of revolutions and shown on an LED display in l/min.
Cylinder cut-off
To reduce the proportioning rate, an optional cylinder cut-off can be added to the proportioner. This means a cylinder of the proportioning pump is switched to bypass mode. One or more cylinders will then no longer inject the foam agent into the extinguishing water flow but pass it back to the suction side of the proportioning pump. The proportioning rate is reduced accordingly.
Seawater version
For use with seawater, a version with correspondingly adapted materials is available.
Flanges
Depending on the type series, the proportioner's flanges are threaded or firmly integrated in the housing. All flanges are available as DIN and ANSI versions.
Version for static pressure > 16 bar
In static mode, if the maximum permissible pressure of 16 bar is exceeded, particular components in the water motor can be adapted. This allows them to handle a static pressure of up to 25 bar.
Surge protection
When water surges occur, i.e. when empty pipework is filled after an alarm activation, there are multiple possibilities to protect the pipework as well as the FireDos proportioners. One option is the use of an automatic surge protection valve. This also prevents the potential damage caused by overspeed and water hammer.
ATEX version
With a declaration of confirmity according to 2014/34/EU. Marking: II 2G Ex h IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex h IIIC T130°C Db
Version for operating temperatures over 50 °C
Use of a special rotor vane variant enables higher temperatures of up to 80 °C.
Pressure sustaining valve with or without flow meter
When determining the foam agent flow rate in testing mode, it is important to simulate the real pressure conditions in the extinguishing system. The pressure sustaining valve installed in the return line is used to set a defined backpressure. To measure the volumetric foam agent flow rate, it is useful to additionally install a magnetic-inductive flow meter which measures the extinguishing agent flow rate and allows determining the proportioning rate.
Parallel installation
To extend the operating range of a FireDos proportioner, it is possible to install two or more proportioners in parallel.
With a proportional control valve:
The proportional control valve is installed upstream of one proportioner. Typical applications include Wet sprinkler systems.
Without a proportional control valve:
Parallel installations without a proportional control valve have a different operating range. This type of parallel installation is suitable for all fire protection systems with open discharge devices.
Electrically actuated ball valves
For integration in an on-site control system, the ball valves of the proportioner can be fitted with electric actuators.
Electrical ball valve position monitoring
As an optional feature, a switch can be added for electrical monitoring of the ball valve position.
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