Fire Suppression System Automation
Turnkey fire suppression system automation means a guaranteed activation of protection at the exact moment it is critically needed. Atlas Scada designs, assembles, programs and commissions the automation of fire pump stations and automatic fire suppression systems (AFSS) at industrial, commercial and public facilities across Kazakhstan.
Fire suppression automation belongs to fire protection systems and is built to the relevant standards: with redundant pumps and power supply, self-diagnostics and informative alarming. There is no room here for shortcuts in the name of saving money — the cost of an error is too high.
What we automate
- Fire pump stations (main, standby, jockey pump).
- Sprinkler and deluge systems (AFSS).
- Foam fire suppression, including for special facilities.
- Zoned automatic suppression across large areas.
Fire suppression automation functions
- Automatic and manual pump startup with priority on reliability.
- Pressure maintenance by the jockey pump in standby mode.
- Automatic switchover to the standby pump when the duty pump fails.
- Automatic transfer switching of the power supply (ATS), with a diesel generator where required.
- Dry-run and tank level monitoring.
- Integration with the fire alarm system and signal output to the fire post.
System composition
- Fire suppression control cabinet with a controller and switching/protection gear.
- Pressure and level sensors, pressure switches.
- Devices for monitoring the status of pumps and actuators.
- Redundancy of power supply and control channels.
Turnkey project stages
- Site survey and review of design solutions.
- Design of the automation scheme to fire protection standards.
- Control cabinet assembly and logic programming.
- Installation, commissioning and verification of all emergency scenarios.
- Connection to the SCADA system and ongoing service support.
What you get
- Guaranteed startup of the fire suppression system under the worst conditions.
- Redundant pumps and power supply — fault tolerance.
- Informative alarming: staff know exactly what happened.
- Remote 24/7 monitoring of system status via the Atlas server.
When a fire suppression system needs automation or upgrading
- The automation is old, runs unstably or is partially faulty.
- There is no redundancy of pumps or power supply (ATS).
- The system cannot be tested in automatic mode.
- Signals are not transmitted to the fire post and control room.
- The facility is being handed over to supervisory authorities and must be brought up to standards.
Reliability as a principle
In fire suppression we do not cut corners on reliability: we duplicate control (from the control room and locally), make pumps and power supply redundant, and add self-diagnostics and informative alarming. After startup, the fire pump does not stop automatically on a pressure drop — shutdown is performed by staff only. The logic is built so the system is guaranteed to operate under the worst conditions — during a fire and a power outage.
Zoned suppression over large areas
For extended facilities we implement zoned logic: the system identifies the perimeter where the fire originated, opens the required valves and triggers suppression only in the necessary area, without engaging the entire network. This conserves the water reserve and improves protection effectiveness — we deployed this solution at the Kuryk port.
Standards and requirements
We design fire suppression automation as a fire protection system to the applicable standards, with integration into the fire alarm system and signal output to the fire post.
Integration with Atlas SCADA
The system status — pump operation and faults, power availability, tank level, pressure — is brought to the Atlas SCADA server. This provides continuous monitoring of system readiness and early detection of faults.
Timeline and cost
The cost depends on the system type, the number of pumps and redundancy requirements; the timeline depends on design readiness and equipment delivery. After a site survey we will state the scope, estimate and work schedule.
Why Atlas Scada
- Extensive experience specifically in fire automation — Kuryk port, Astana Arena, Green Mall, Almatau residential complex.
- Full cycle: design, cabinet, programming, commissioning, service.
- Logic built on the principle that reliability matters more than savings.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't the fire pump be stopped automatically based on pressure?
For fire suppression systems this is unacceptable: once started, the pump must run until staff give the command. Automatic shutdown on a pressure drop could halt suppression at the most critical moment.
Does a fire pump station need an ATS?
Yes, it is mandatory. A fire is often accompanied by a power outage, so the station is fed from two inputs with automatic transfer switching (ATS), and for critical facilities a diesel generator is added.
Do you automate fire suppression systems installed by another contractor?
Yes. After a survey we will restore or replace the automation, implement protection algorithms and integration with the fire alarm system. We have carried out such restorations, for example at Astana Arena.