Smoke Ventilation Control Panels

What Does a Smoke Ventilation Compressor Control Panel Do?

Within a suitable compressed-air smoke ventilation package, the compressor control panel manages the required operation of the connected compressors.

A two-compressor arrangement may be designed so that compressor operation is staged or alternated rather than both machines simply operating independently.

The exact control philosophy depends on the overall smoke ventilation system design, the compressors being connected and the requirements specified for the project.

230V or 415V Control Panel?

Semi-Duplex Compressor Control

A semi-duplex compressed-air package typically uses two independently driven compressor pumps within the same overall system.

A dedicated control panel can be used to manage how those compressor units operate, including staged or alternating operation where required by the system design.

Alternating operation can help distribute operating hours between compressors while the second compressor remains available as part of the specified control arrangement.

Bespoke Smoke Ventilation Control Panels

Where a standard AC002 panel does not suit the project, a bespoke panel can be considered around the required compressor arrangement and control philosophy.

Because bespoke systems are project-specific, the control requirements should be established before manufacture.

• Required compressor quantity and configuration
• Compressor supply voltage
• Motor details and electrical requirements
• Required sequencing or alternation
• External control or signalling requirements
• Project-specific interfaces
• Required status indication
• Site and commissioning requirements

Information to Confirm Before Ordering

Installation & Commissioning

Smoke ventilation control-panel installation involves electrical equipment and forms part of a wider system, so the installation must be considered against the project requirements.

• Confirm panel and compressor voltage before connection
• Verify compressor motor and electrical specifications
• Follow the applicable wiring and control documentation
• Confirm compressor sequencing and operating logic
• Check external control and signalling connections where applicable
• Verify compressor cut-in, cut-out and controlled operation
• Complete functional testing as required by the overall system design

Need Help Selecting a Control Panel?

Send us the compressor and project information and our team can help determine which standard panel may be suitable or whether a bespoke option should be considered.

• Compressor manufacturer and model
• Number of compressors
• Motor voltage and phase
• Motor power and current
• Existing panel details if replacing a panel
• Required sequence or alternation
• Details of external controls or signals
• Photographs and project information where available