Lovato FFL800DP Diesel Fire Pump Controller EN 12845

FFL800DP fire pump controller: decoded part number

The FFL800DP is a controller for diesel engine driven fire pumps from Lovato Electric, designed to EN 12845. It starts the diesel engine automatically on a pressure drop or a remote signal, supervises the engine during the run and reports faults, so that the fire pump is available when it is needed.

Decoded: FFL is the fire pump controller family, 800 is the platform with built-in RS485 and expansion modules, and DP is the diesel pump version (the EP version is for electric pumps, such as the FFL700EP and FFL800EP).

Technical specifications of the FFL800DP

Values are from the Lovato Electric catalogue entry for FFL800DP. Compliance with EN 12845 depends on the complete installation including batteries, chargers and the pump, not on the controller alone.

How the FFL800DP works

A fire pump controller must start the pump reliably and must not be disabled by faults of its own. The FFL800DP monitors the battery voltage, the engine running signal, speed, temperature and the inputs from pressure switches and other sensors. A start can be triggered automatically from the inputs or locally from the front keypad.

The ten digital inputs accept signals such as pressure switches and remote start, and the ten relay outputs can drive starter circuits, alarm and indicator circuits. The built-in RS485 allows the status to be sent to a monitoring system, and the front keypad and display are used for local operation and settings.

Because the controller is designed for this single duty, its inputs and outputs are arranged around the engine, pump and alarm signals that a fire pump set needs.

Fit in the system and related Lovato Electric parts

The FFL800DP is the diesel-pump version of the FFL800 platform. The FFL700DP, FFL700EP and FFL800EP are siblings for other pump types or feature levels, and the FFLRA200 and FFLRA400 are other products in the same catalogue section.

• FFL700DP, a diesel pump controller in the same family
• FFL800EP and FFL700EP for electric fire pumps
• EXP modules for extra inputs and outputs
• FFLRA200 and FFLRA400, other products in the same catalogue section

Selection and ordering checklist for the FFL800DP

Before ordering the FFL800DP, settle the following points so that the right variant is quoted:

• Pump driver: diesel engine for this part
• Engine type and sensors available: pick-up, W terminal, D+ and NTC
• Battery voltage: 12 or 24 V DC
• Approvals required by the local civil defence authority
• Communication to the building or plant fire panel

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the FFL800DP

Fit the controller in a flush-mount panel with the front gasket. Wire both battery supplies, the engine start and stop circuits and the sensors; set the engine parameters and test the start sequence with the pump in test mode. Document the settings and the results as required by the fire authority.

Perform weekly or monthly test runs as required by the site procedure.

• Test start sequence at the interval required by the standard
• Check battery condition and chargers
• Review the event log
• Keep spare fuses and sensors on site

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

Fire pumps protect refineries, tank farms, gas plants, hotels, airports and commercial towers across Oman and the GCC. Diesel pumps are used where the fire pump must work during a power failure, so their controller is part of the life-safety chain.

Local approvals may require listed equipment; ask the fire authority and your consultant whether a controller of this type is accepted before ordering.

Specify the whole fire pump package, not just the controller. The pump set, the batteries and chargers, the pressure sensing and the alarm interface must work together and must be commissioned and tested as one system, usually with the fire authority present. When you ask us for a quotation, state the engine make and model, the battery voltage, the expected sensors and the alarm outputs your civil defence consultant requires, so that we can check them against the controller inputs and outputs listed on the sheet. Remember that this controller serves diesel pumps only; for an electric fire pump the sibling FFL800EP or FFL700EP is the matching model.

Variants related to the FFL800DP

Fire pump controllers listed in the Lovato Electric catalogue:

Information to send with an RFQ for the FFL800DP

To quote the FFL800DP quickly, please send:

• Part number FFL800DP
• Quantity
• Engine type, battery voltage and sensors
• Required approvals
• Communication requirements
• Delivery destination and date

Documents and quotation

No datasheet file is attached to this page. Send us the part number and we will confirm which official documents are available for your application.

For a quotation on the FFL800DP, send the part number or article number, quantity and the delivery destination in Oman or the GCC. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier based in Muscat and confirms availability and lead time per request.