Idex Hale Sam, Technical Manual

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2.2. Disclaimer
Our policy is one of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to amend specifica-
tions without notice or obligation.
NOTE: Using the pump serial number (from your SAM system) and the Hale website (or calling
Customer Service) is the best way to ensure you receive/utilize the correct replacement parts for
your pump and your SAM system.
2.3.
SAM Overview
SAM is designed to automate the pump operation by simplifying the man machine interface and
speeding up the pumping process. The automations repeatability can reduce human error and
reduce operator workload. SAMs purpose is to get water available to the fire ground faster and to
allow the pump operator the freedom to control the pump from a safer location and provides the
advantage of a better (more direct) view of the fire scene and other company personnel.
Reference FSG-MNL-00210 (SAM OIM), section 4 (System Overview) for SAM theory of operation,
icon and screen definitions/descriptions, graphical user interface navigation, remote operation
capability, and foam systems top level integration information. Also reference the SAM OIM, sec-
tion 5 for general installation information and section 6 general operating instructions.
SAM uses three [3] CAN networks, each network (bus) controls the components for that func-
tional portion of the system (discharges, engine/governor, intakes). Each CAN bus uses a sepa-
rate loom color (red, blue, green) to identify the back bone and most nodes. (However, some
nodes and most stubs use black loom.) Each bus utilizes and complies with J1939 protocol. Ref-
erence FSG-MNL-00210 (SAM OIM) for additional information regarding CAN bus requirements
including the bus physical layer requirements.
SAM provides two types of remote control: multiple control center touchscreens and/or a fully
mobile (secure wireless) tablet. These optional control center touchscreens (a screen can be lo-
cated on both sides of the apparatus or on an aerial device or the rear of the apparatus) are
shown on Figure 14 thru Figure 16, the Blue, Green, Red SAM network diagrams respectively.
2.3.1
SAM User Interfaces
SAM provides two separate user interfaces: the SAM Control Center touchscreen and the SAM
Pump Controller touchscreen. Each is described for maintenance purposes in the applicably ti-
tled subparagraphs.
SAM TOUCHSCREENS DO NOT FUNCTION IF COMPLETELY COVERED AND/OR IM-
MERSED IN WATER. DO NOT ALLOW THE TOUCHSCREENS TO BE COMPLETELY COV-
ERED/IMMERSED WITH WATER (OR ANY LIQUID). DRY THE SCREEN TO RESTORE
FUNCTIONALITY.
2.3.1.1 SAM Control Center Interfaces
The SAM system is designed to simplify fire scene operation of the apparatus. Fire scene opera-
tion consists primarily of using Auto Mode with Manual Mode being a fallback. For maintenance
purposes Manual Mode is the primary interface and Auto Mode primarily provides verification the
system is functioning properly for firefighting purposes.