The R-Evolution pump controller comes equipped with software that allows the user to communicate with the pump from anywhere in the world with internet connectivity. To remotely operate the pump, the operator logs into a protected web portal. Once logged in, a screen similar to Google Earth will pop up and the pump will be shown with a dot representing its approximate geographic location. From there the operator has complete control of the pump. The operator can turn the power on, then select if the pump will be operating from draft or as a pressure fed pump. If draft mode is selected the pump will run an automatic prime sequence and begin pumping at the selected speed or pressure. If the pump is in the pressure fed mode the pump will turn on and ramp up to the selected operating point as soon as water reaches the suction inlet. This gives an operator the ability to fight a fire without stepping into harm’s way. Couple a fire fighting monitor to the discharge of the pump and it gives the operator the ability to remotely direct the flowing stream towards a desired target.
To further the company’s technological advancement, all of the pump and pump engine performance data is recorded and organised in the web portal to view real time or to run reports. The user now has the ability to diagnose problems, identify possible failures before they occur, record water flow and improve their tactical suppression methods. Text messages and email alarms can automatically notify selected personnel of any concerning pump behaviour or operating conditions. The alarm notification group can be easily built within the web portal and has no limitation on how many people receive the alarms.
In the event that there is no internet connection available, the pump can be operated from the main pump panel similar to the web portal, with very little operator input. Meanwhile, the data that is collected while the internet connection is unavailable will be stored locally and transmitted to the web portal when the pump has again acquired internet connectivity.
