Control panel on a ship bridge with multiple screens, communication devices, buttons, and a person in camouflage uniform touching the panel.

Control Systems

FFS specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced control systems for marine firefighting. Incorporating Siemens Simatic 1500 PLC and ET-200SP I/O system, along with a Siemens Simatic Comfort 21" Touch screen, these systems provide an intuitive interface for comprehensive automation and diagnostics. Using state-of-the-art Siemens technology, they ensure precise control, safety, and operational efficiency. Equipped with "one-man safe operation" features, such as interlocks and safety functionalities, FFS control systems facilitate the management of electrically operated valves, enhancing the effectiveness on marine vessels.

Products

Fire fighting system control panel with touchscreen display and emergency clutch out buttons.

Touch Screen (Standard)

Monitors:
2
Valves:
4
Pumps:
2
Digital control panel screen displaying a fire and foam system schematic with pumps, valves, flow meters, and status indicators.

Touch Screen (Fire Boat)

Monitors:
11
Valves:
60
Pumps:
7
Yellow handheld fire fighting system control panel with two joysticks and four knobs labeled fog, jet, water, and foam.

Portable Panel

Monitors:
2
Fire Fighting System control panel with multiple green and red indicator lights and switches labeled for discharge, suction, clutch, oil pressure, temperature, and foam pump control.

Button Panel

Monitors:
2
Valves:
4
Pumps:
2
Open industrial electrical control panel with neatly organized wires, circuit breakers, and various terminal blocks.

FFS Standard Control Cabinet

Monitors:
Siemens
Gray electrical control box with a warning label, local operation switch, and an ammeter gauge on the front.

Electric Motor Starter

Starter:
VFD or Soft Starter
kW-h:
100-2000
Wireless joystick control panel with two joysticks labeled Monitor 1-5 and Monitor 6-10, control knobs for fog and jet settings, and a protective frame.

Wireless Joystick Panel

Monitors:
11

Key Features:

  • User Interface & Diagnosis: Features a touch screen for displaying system modes, information, and alarms in full text, making fault diagnosis and monitoring straightforward.
  • Safety & Efficiency: Incorporates PLC programming with interlock functions and time delays for valve operations to prevent water hammer, alongside an emergency stop function for immediate pump shutdown, ensuring operational safety and readiness.
  • Reliable Components: Uses marine-approved Siemens components for enhanced reliability, flexibility, and a compact system design.
  • Flexible Installation: Offers installation versatility with options for the bridge console and/or Engine Control Room (ECR), plus a wireless joystick panel for easy remote control.
  • Maintenance & Quality: Features a modular design for minimal maintenance and manufactured in Sweden to high-quality standards, guaranteeing durability and superior performance.