ABB Application Note - AquaMaster4 Electromagnetic Flowmeter Accurate Measurement for Fire Suppression Systems Press-Ready File
Summary
The AquaMaster4 electromagnetic flowmeter provides highly accurate, non-invasive water measurement essential for fire suppression and sprinkler systems. This guide details why our advanced electromagnetic technology outperforms traditional mechanical and ultrasonic options. It is ideal for commercial, industrial, and domestic facilities requiring reliable water metering for billing, maintenance, and ensuring continuous operational integrity. Achieve precise flow monitoring with guaranteed accuracy and minimal upkeep.
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Aqua Master4 electromagnetic flowmeter Accurate measurement for fire suppression systems
Be safe and make every drop count with Aqua Master4 electromagnetic flowmeters
Measurement made easy
Used for over 150 years, water sprinkler systems The application have provided a first line of defense against fire in Equipment used for fire service is highly regulated industrial, commercial and, more recently, domestic by the insurance providers to protect the buildings. By helping to localize and extinguish fires investment and insure the workers’ safety. before they can spread, sprinkler systems have proven highly effective in limiting both damage to For sprinkler systems to be continuously ready property and loss of life. requires a constant supply of water to be available.
To achieve this the water supply must be maintained
The way that these systems are kept supplied with at a suitable pressure. water will vary according to the location of the building they are installed in and the supporting In the case of mains water, the water provider must water infrastructure. In many cases, sprinkler be able to accurately measure the water to ensure systems will be fed from a mains water supply. that the supply is available in the right quantities Where this is not possible, other methods can and at the right pressure. include feeding from a storage cistern, pressure vessel or pumped water supply. Metering the supply of water to sprinkler systems
will help to enable any issues to be identified and pinpointed so that a sufficient supply of water at the correct pressure can be guaranteed. It will also help to make sure that users are correctly billed for the water they use for their sprinkler system.
To guarantee a meter will meet these requirements, they must be thoroughly tested for large flow ranges, pressure containment and preform throughout a wide temperature range before they are given approval for use as a meter in Fire Service Applications.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 1.27 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why might I choose an electromagnetic flowmeter for my fire suppression system?
It provides high accuracy (up to ±0.2%), requires no annual calibration, and is insensitive to hydraulic disturbances.
What types of water systems are compatible with the AquaMaster4?
It services low/medium/high expansion foam, standpipe, water spray fixed systems, and water sprinkler systems.
How must the flowmeter be installed in the piping system?
The meter must be fitted in a completely wetted pipe section within the system layout.
What are the advantages over mechanical or ultrasonic meters?
It avoids the need for strainers and is not significantly affected by high particulate matter or velocity profile distortions.