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Testing your sprinkler system’s pressure switches doesn’t need to be a manual, time-consuming process. Potter’s Auto-Test Pressure Switch (ATPS) is saving contractors and building owners time and money by automating the required testing without compromising the supervisory pressures of their dry and pre-action systems.
The Auto-Test Pressure Switch replaces alarm and supervisory pressure switches in dry and pre-action systems. This NFPA 25-compliant device automates functional testing of alarm and supervisory pressure thresholds, testing the high pressure air alarm, low pressure air alarm, and alarm switch, all in one unit, and completed in seconds.
Key Benefits
- Automated Testing: Conduct both high and low-pressure tests in seconds, saving significant time and reducing the risk of error.
- Reduced Risk: Eliminating manual valve manipulation significantly reduces the risk of dumping the system during maintenance.
- Easy Installation: Compatible with single and dual-pressure switch configurations and can be mounted on a wall or riser for a seamless installation.
- Visual Confidence: A clear LED interface shows the test status in real time.
Ideal for Nitrogen Systems
With the Auto-Test Pressure Switch, you can confidently complete your ITM requirements without compromising your corrosion mitigation strategies. Traditionally, purge cycles are required following annual pressure tests, jeopardizing the protection you’ve put in place. The ATPS eliminates this issue by automating these tests without introducing air to the system, maintaining your nitrogen environment while maintaining compliance.
Flexibility for All Installs
Designed for integration with a wide range of fire protection applications, the Auto-Test Pressure Switch supports dry, wet, deluge, and pre-action systems. The ATPS can be installed on walls or risers and accommodates both single and dual-pressure switch configurations.
The Auto-Test Pressure Switch meets both waterflow and supervisory requirements, and it integrates seamlessly with new installs or retrofits. When paired with optional ATC control modules for remote monitoring and multi-zone testing, it becomes a powerful tool for contractors and facility managers who want verifiable, reportable test data at their fingertips.
Manual Testing Comes at a Cost
Manual testing is costly, time-consuming, and introduces the risk of inadvertently dumping the system. The Auto-Test Pressure Switch eliminates all three challenges, keeping your system code-compliant while freeing up time and resources for your team.