Godiva announces the launch of SAMFlows Light – a new discharge pressure management system designed to support safer, simpler and more consistent fireground operations. Based on the proven SAMFlows platform, SAMFlows Light focuses automation on the discharge side of the pump, giving fire and rescue services key performance and safety benefits without changing how intake, tank, or supply valves are operated, regardless of the pump it’s installed on.
Designed for Services That Want Greater Control at the Branch
SAMFlows Light has been engineered for services that want better control at the branch but do not require full waterflow automation. The system automatically maintains individual discharge pressures, adjusting continuously as operational demands change during an incident.
Reducing Pressure Spikes in Dynamic Fireground Conditions
In the early stages of a fire, pump operators are often managing rapid pressure fluctuations caused by additional hose lines being deployed, nozzle closures or changing flow requirements. SAMFlows Light manages these changes in the background, helping reduce pressure spikes and improve stability at the branch, while easing operator workload.
Key Features of SAMFlows Light
- Automated pressure control on selected discharges
- Support for 2–6 SAM‑actuated discharge valves
- Independent pressure settings for each normal‑pressure discharge
- Continuous pressure adjustment as flow demand changes
- Simple, intuitive touchscreen operation
- Compatibility with both normal‑pressure and high‑pressure pump configurations
Independent Discharge Pressure Control
Each discharge can be preset to its own operating pressure. When the pump operator opens a line through the touchscreen interface, the system brings that line up to pressure gradually and safely, without affecting any others. This independent control is especially important when teams are working at different heights: aerial devices or long vertical hose runs can receive the higher pressures they require, while crews operating at ground level remain protected from unintended over‑pressurisation. Every team gets exactly the pressure they need, no matter where they are positioned on the incident ground.
Built‑In Supply Monitoring and Cavitation Protection
Godiva has also incorporated suction pressure governing and cavitation protection into SAMFlows Light. When operating from a hydrant supply or suction, the system monitors available supply pressure and automatically reduces demand if supply conditions deteriorate.
This functionality helps to:
- Maintain water delivery to branch operators
- Prevent loss of supply during pressure fluctuations
- Protect the pump from cavitation
- Reduce issues caused by low‑pressure or variable hydrants
A Practical Path Toward Intelligent Pump Operation
SAMFlows Light is designed to integrate with a wide range of fire pumps beyond Godiva’s own and is operated through a clear touchscreen control centre showing intake pressure, discharge pressures, tank level and valve status.
Smart Discharge Control Across Any Fire Pump Platform
SAMFlows Light is designed to integrate with a wide range of fire pumps beyond Godiva’s own, enabling adaptation to any manufacturer’s fire pump and making it accessible across a wide range of fleets and specifications. It is operated through a clear single touchscreen control centre showing intake pressure, discharge pressures, tank level and valve status, applying intelligent automation specifically to the discharge side of the pump.
SamFlows Light is available now. For more information and to arrange a demonstration, please visit www.godiva.co.uk
