Akron SAM N2P Assembly instructions
SAM™SMART NOZZLE N2P
INSTALLATION, OPERATING, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PHONE: 800.228.1161
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Sheet: 128570
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................2
2. PRODUCT WARNINGS............................................................................................................................2
3. PRODUCT RATINGS................................................................................................................................2
4. WHAT’S INCLUDED..................................................................................................................................3
5. OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................3
6. BATTERIES AND CHARGER...................................................................................................................4
6.1 Charging Batteries ............................................................................................................................4
6.2 Installing Batteries.............................................................................................................................4
6.3 Storing Batteries................................................................................................................................5
6.4 Disposing of Batteries.......................................................................................................................5
6.5Safety................................................................................................................................................5
7. INTEGRATED PRESSURE TRANSDUCER.............................................................................................6
8. SYNCING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE TO THE SAM™ TRUCK ........................................................6
9. PAIRING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE TO A DISCHARGE VALVE......................................................8
10. UN-PAIRING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE FROM A DISCHARGE VALVE ....................................11
11. CHARGING THE HOSE FROM THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE .........................................................12
12. LOSS OF SIGNAL ...............................................................................................................................13
13. TANK LEVEL INDICATION AND PERMANENT WATER SUPPLY (HYDRANT)...............................14
14. DISPLAY LED INTENSITY LEVELS AND RESETTING.....................................................................15
15. CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL............................................................................................15
16. UPDATING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE FIRMWARE ....................................................................16
16.1 Equipment needed..........................................................................................................................16
16.2 Setup and Test Procedure..............................................................................................................16
16.3 Using the Web Browser ..................................................................................................................16
16.4 SAM Nozzle Configuration (Standard Mode)..................................................................................17
16.4.1 Setting the Active Time...........................................................................................................18
16.4.2 Specifying the LED Intensity...................................................................................................20
16.4.3 Examining Other Configuration Details...................................................................................23
16.5 Updating the Wi-Fi Firmware ..........................................................................................................26
16.6 Updating the Host Processor Firmware..........................................................................................30
17. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................................................................................34
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS.....................................................................................................................34
19. WARRANTY STATEMENT..................................................................................................................34
SAM™SMART NOZZLE N2P
INSTALLATION, OPERATING, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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www.akronbrass.com
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1. INTRODUCTION
The following is intended to provide the basic instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the
Akron Brass SAM™ SMART NOZZLE with N2P Technology, and to assist in attaining the best possible
performance from the unit. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, NOTE
THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT
CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY!
2. PRODUCT WARNINGS
•Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
•Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
•Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
•Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
3. PRODUCT RATINGS
This product is not intended for environments that contain explosive gases and
has not been certified for these environments.
•Input Power Requirements: 3.7 V via Akron Brass Batteries P/N 803435. Unit has space for two
batteries, but only one battery is needed to power the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE.Maximum useful
life between battery changes will be obtained with the use of two installed batteries.
•Controller Power Consumption
oStandby State: 0.6 mW
oOn Receive: 210 mW
oOn Transmit: 1.2 W
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•Nominal Battery Life: 5 continuous hours per battery, or 10 hours total, when operating at the
factory default power settings.
•RF Radio
oOutput Power: 30 dBm (1 W)
oOperating Frequency: 915 MHz
oFCC ID: 2A679-XBPSX6065
oOperational range: 300 feet (91.44 m)
•Wi-Fi Radio
oOutput Power: 20 dBm (100 mW)
oOperating Frequency: 2.4 –2.5 GHz
oFCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM02D
oProtocol 802.11 b/g/n
oOperational range: 10 feet (3.048 m)
•Dimensions less Akron Brass nozzle and inlet: 5” (12.7 cm) L x 2-1/2” (6.4 cm) W x 4-5/32” (10.7
cm) H
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Transmission at this power level is for less than 20 ms for each SAM nozzle poll response.
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•Weight less Akron Brass nozzle: 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) with batteries
•Environmental Conditions:
oOperating Temperature: -20 °C (-4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F).
oStorage Temperature: -10 °C (14 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) Batteries; -20 °C (-4 °F) to 60 °C (140
°F) SAM™ SMART NOZZLE
oPower management: Automatic shutdown and sleep mode
oIngress protection: IP67 equivalent
4. WHAT’S INCLUDED
•SAM™ SMART NOZZLE (customer specified, Turbojet™, Assault™, etc. at required operating
pressure)
•Four batteries-Tenergy 750 mAh Li-ion rechargeable RCR123A (hereby referenced as Akron Brass
P/N 803435)
•Battery charger P/N 60470010
5. OVERVIEW
The SAM™ SMART NOZZLE module is an integrated unit mounted to the inlet of Akron Brass Company
handline nozzles. The nozzles which the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE module can be mounted to include the
Turbojet™, Assault™, and Pyrolite shutoffs. The specified operating pressure can be 50, 75, or 100 psi
depending on the nozzle and customer requirements. The SAM™ SMART NOZZLE module and customer
specified nozzle come completely assembled, ready to use with the properly configured SAM™ SMART
NOZZLE system in the truck. The SAM™ SMART NOZZLE system in the truck requires the 60370025
transmitter/receiver to communicate with the SAM™ system in the truck. When properly configured, the
SAM™ system will support up to two (2) separate nozzles equipped with the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE
module at the same time.
Customer Specified
Nozzle inlet
Function Buttons
(one each side)
Battery Compartment
LED Display
Customer Specified
Akron Brass Company
Handline Nozzle
SAM™Module with Nozzle
Serial Number Location
SAM™SMART NOZZLE N2P
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6. BATTERIES AND CHARGER
The SAM™ SMART NOZZLE comes with Akron Brass P/N 803435 Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The
batteries must be fully charged prior to first use. Akron Brass recommends using the Tenergy TN471U
battery charger. Akron Brass internal P/N for this charger is 60470010.
Using any battery other than Akron Brass P/N 803435 can potentially damage
your SAM™ SMART NOZZLE. Failure to use the specified battery increases
the chance of fire and will void your warranty.
6.1 Charging Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries do not have a charge memory, so deep discharging is not required. It is better to use
partial discharge cycles. After 30 charges, you should completely discharge batteries prior to charging.
The battery is considered completely discharged when it measures less than 3.2 V.
6.2 Installing Batteries
To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be
changed in an area known to be nonhazardous.
Change batteries in a clean dry area to avoid internal electrical
contamination.
Only one battery is required to power the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE. For
maximum life, install two batteries.
Unscrew the battery cap thumbscrew by turning it counterclockwise and remove the battery cover. Remove
the depleted batteries and place in the battery charger for recharging. Insert freshly charged batteries.
Observe polarity for proper (+) and (-) placement. Before replacing the battery cover, inspect and remove
any dust or dirt on the mating surfaces of the battery cover and housing. Replace battery cap and tighten
the thumbscrew until it will not turn.
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6.3 Storing Batteries
When batteries won’t be used for longer than one month, they should be stored in a cool, dry place and at
40% charge. Make sure you fully charge batteries when removing them from storage prior to use.
6.4 Disposing of Batteries
Do not dispose of the batteries in your regular trash pickup. They must be taken to a location that will
properly recycle them.
6.5 Safety
▪Keep batteries in a battery safe container when not installed in a SAM™ SMART
NOZZLE.
▪Do not expose batteries to high temperature.
▪Do not charge batteries unattended.
▪Do not disassemble or modify battery.
▪Do not short circuit battery.
▪Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries (2)
Cover Plate
Cover Plate
Thumbscrew
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▪Using any battery other than Akron Brass P/N 803435 can potentially damage your
SAM™ SMART NOZZLE. Failure to do this increases the chance of fire and will
void your warranty.
7. INTEGRATED PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
Unique to the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE is an integrated pressure transducer. The transducer is used to
feed the nozzle inlet pressure (nozzle calibration pressure) back to the SAM™ truck on a continuous closed
loop setup. The SAM™ truck valve controlling the specific nozzle modulates to maintain a factory set
nozzle calibration that is stored in the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE and is downloaded during the pairing
process of the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE with the SAM™ truck. The closed loop system maintains the
proper nozzle calibration pressure automatically. The SAM™ SMART NOZZLE will maintain a constant
pressure at the nozzle inlet during elevation changes of up to six (6) floors above and two (2) floors below
grade.
8. SYNCING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE TO THE SAM™ TRUCK
The truck pump must be in the disengaged mode (road mode) to synchronize the
SAM™ SMART NOZZLE with the SAM™ truck.Failure to do so may cause
unintentional activation of discharge valves on the truck.
After battery installation, the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE is ready to be synced with a properly configured
SAM™ truck. The bottom green LED as shown below will flash for approximately 4 seconds then the
nozzle will go dark.
To initiate the sync process first turn on the SAM™ system at the truck. Push and hold both function
buttons on the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE simultaneously for 2 seconds then release to initiate the sync
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process. Upon detecting the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE radio in the truck the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE will
begin the process of synchronization between the two devices. The LEDs on the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE
will toggle while displaying the color green as shown below.
At the completion of the sync process the LEDs will display a successful sync or a failed sync attempt. Two
green flashing LEDs denote a successful sync process and the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE is now in
communication with the radio on the SAM™ truck. Two yellow flashing LEDs denote a failed sync process.
If the sync process fails, after the flashing yellow LEDs, the display will revert back to the pre-sync state
when the battery was first installed. Repeat the sync process again if needed to complete a successful
sync. If a passing sync process cannot be completed contact Hale Technical Service (1-800-533-
3569)( Haletechnicalservice@idexcorp.com) for assistance.
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If for any reason a SAM™ SMART NOZZLE that has been sync’d with the SAM™ truck cannot locate the
truck radio, the LED display of the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE will indicate as shown below in a red, yellow,
green sequence.
9. PAIRING THE SAM™ SMART NOZZLE TO A DISCHARGE VALVE
The truck pump must be in the disengaged mode (road mode) to pair the SAM™
SMART NOZZLE with a discharge valve on the SAM™ truck. Failure to do so may
cause unintentional activation of discharge valves on the truck.
Pairing a SAM™ SMART NOZZLE to a discharge on the SAM™ truck is a password
protected process. Refer to the UV1100 operating instructions provided with the
SAM™ truck on using password protected functions and screens.
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When ready to pair the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE with a discharge valve, SIMULTANEOUSLY press and
hold the two function buttons located on either side of the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE module for a minimum
time of 2 seconds. Release after the 2 second period. The LED display on the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE will
illuminate in a blue wig-wag sequence as shown below indicating the signal to pair with a valve has
occurred.
Now, look at the SAM UV1100 display. It should show a passcode entry screen. Enter the appropriate
passcode to gain access to the SAM Nozzle and valve pairing menu.
Once entry is gained to the pairing menu, confirm that the Serial Number (SN) indicated on the menu
screen matches the SN on the left side of the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE being paired. Then select the row
for the appropriate discharge valve and click the “pair” button.
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At the completion of the pairing process, the LEDs will display a successful pair or a failed pair attempt, as
shown below. Two blue flashing LEDs denote a successful pair process and the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE is
now paired with a specific discharge valve on the SAM™ truck. Navigate back to the home screen on the
UV1100 display to end the pairing process. Two red flashing LEDs denote a failed pair process. If the pair
process fails, the SAM™ SMART NOZZLE display will revert back to the pre-pair state (flashing middle
green LED). Attempt the pair process several times if needed to complete a successful pair. If a passing
pair process cannot be completed contact Product Support (1-800-533-3569)
(Haletechnicalservice@idexcorp.com) for assistance.
Do not switch SAM™ SMART NOZZLEs between discharges after the pairing
process. Doing so can result in the opening of discharges other than the discharge
connected to the paired SAM™ SMART NOZZLE which may cause bodily injury.
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