Patent ID: 6547528
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
A fire pump control system for controlling a fire pump having an engine, a pump, sensors, and an internal control apparatus, comprising:at least one external control apparatus located away from the fire pump; and a twisted pair line for connecting said external control apparatus with said internal control apparatus; wherein: said internal control apparatus and said external control apparatus form a network through said twisted pair line so as to control said fire pump through telecommunications from said external control apparatus; said internal control apparatus has a control circuit which comprises a motion control circuit for receiving information from said sensors mounted on said fire pump and transmitting control signals to said engine, and said internal control apparatus having a communication control circuit for communicating with said external control apparatus through said twisted pair line; and said external control apparatus has an operation display portion comprising an operation display panel and a throttle operation key for controlling the throttle of said engine.