Protecting Our Waters: Automated Fish Screening Controllers from Fail-Safe Electric for Efficiency and Conservation

Automated Fish Screening Controller: A detailed view of the interior setup featuring various control components, wiring, and modules necessary for efficient fish screening processes.

Access to reliable water sources is vital for agriculture, industry, municipalities, and power generation. However, this necessity comes with a profound responsibility: safeguarding the aquatic ecosystems from which this water is drawn. Protecting fish and other aquatic life from entrainment and impingement at water intake points is not just an environmental imperative but often a strict regulatory requirement.

Fail-Safe Electric, located in the environmentally conscious Pacific Northwest in Tacoma, Washington, understands this delicate balance. Our Automated Fish Screening Controller (FSE-AFSC) leverages integrated PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) automation to provide an intelligent, reliable solution. This advanced system ensures effective fish exclusion while simultaneously optimizing water intake operations, minimizing maintenance, and maximizing efficiency.

Intelligent Automation for a Dual Mandate: Water Use and Fish Protection

The FSE-AFSC is more than just a control panel; it's a comprehensive system designed for the specific challenges of fish screening:

• Optimized Fish Protection through Precise Control: The core PLC allows for precise, programmable control over your entire fish screen system. This includes:

  • Regulating water flow velocities: Ensuring approach velocities are gentle enough to prevent fish from being drawn onto or through screens.

  • Managing screen cleaning cycles: Implementing automated sequences tailored to the debris load and screen type. This prevents fish from being impinged on clogged screens. This precision is key to adhering to environmental regulations and protecting delicate aquatic ecosystems.

• Automated Cleaning Cycles for Uninterrupted Flow: Manual screen cleaning is labor-intensive and often reactive. The FSE-AFSC enables configurable automatic cleaning sequences – such as brushes, sprays, or backwashes. This ensures screens remain clear of debris, maintaining optimal flow rates for your operations and significantly reducing the need for manual intervention and associated downtime.

• Real-Time Monitoring and Data Logging for Insight and Compliance: Continuous oversight is critical. Our system diligently monitors key parameters such as water levels, flow rates, and screen differential pressure (an indicator of clogging). This data is logged, providing:

  • Valuable insights for performance analysis.

  • Essential records for compliance reporting to regulatory agencies.

  • Information for predictive maintenance scheduling.

• Proactive Alarm Notifications: Receive instant alerts via SMS, email, or SCADA integration for critical events or if parameters exceed predefined setpoints (e.g., high differential pressure indicating a screen blockage). This enables prompt action to prevent potential issues, protect equipment, and maintain fish safety.

• Remote Access and Control (A Modern Necessity): As noted in our brochure for advanced PLC systems, the capability for secure remote access and control is a significant advantage. This allows authorized personnel to monitor system status, review data, and adjust settings from anywhere, providing operational flexibility and reducing the need for frequent on-site visits.

• Customizable Programming for Site-Specific Needs: Every water intake and fish screen setup can have unique requirements. The PLC-based FSE-AFSC allows its operation to be tailored to the specific needs of your site and the particular fish screening technology you employ, ensuring maximum effectiveness.

Enhancing Efficiency, Ensuring Compliance, Protecting Ecosystems

The Fail-Safe Electric Automated Fish Screening Controller (Part # FSE-AFSC, UL Listed Pending) is an essential investment for any operation requiring reliable water diversion while adhering to strict environmental guidelines. By automating monitoring and cleaning, it:

• Significantly reduces labor costs associated with manual screen maintenance.

• Minimizes downtime caused by clogged screens.

• Helps ensure a continuous, efficient water intake.

• Provides robust data for demonstrating environmental compliance.

Ideal applications include:

• Irrigation Diversions

• Industrial Water Intakes

• Municipal Water Supplies

• Hydroelectric Power Plants

• Aquaculture Facilities

Invest in the Future of Responsible Water Management.

With the FSE-AFSC, intelligent automation meets effective fish protection. Choose a solution that benefits your operations and the environment.

Partner with Fail-Safe Electric for Your Fish Screening Control Needs.

Our Tacoma-based team of experts at Fail-Safe Electric is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable automated control solutions for critical environmental applications.

Contact us today to learn how our Automated Fish Screening Controller can be customized for your project! Call us at 0253-503-3777, email MAINOFFICE@FAIL-SAFEELECTRIC.COM, or visit us at FAIL-SAFEELECTRIC.COM.