
Description
The Tornatech 6PCB014 is an industrial-grade printed circuit board (PCB) assembly manufactured by Tornatech Inc., a Canadian company specializing in fire pump controllers and industrial pump control systems since 1985. This board serves as a core control logic module within Tornatech TTI-series fire pump controllers, executing pump start/stop sequencing, status monitoring, and fault diagnostics functions.
Application Scenarios
In a high-rise commercial building in Southeast Asia, the fire protection system relied on a Tornatech electric fire pump controller to maintain critical water pressure for the building’s sprinkler network. During a routine inspection, the facility management team discovered the controller was displaying intermittent communication alarms and failing to display accurate pressure readings on the front panel. The root cause was traced to the Tornatech 6PCB014 board, where the RS-485 communication chip had degraded after years of continuous operation in the humid pump room environment. With NFPA 20 compliance at stake and the annual fire safety inspection approaching, the maintenance team sourced a replacement 6PCB014 board and completed the swap within hours. The new board restored accurate pressure monitoring and re-established reliable Modbus communication with the building’s central monitoring system, allowing the facility to pass inspection without delay.
Parameter
| Parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 6PCB014 (also designated TTI 6PCB014) |
| Manufacturer | Tornatech Inc. (Canada) |
| Product Category | Industrial Control PCB / Fire Pump Controller Board |
| Application System | Tornatech TTI Series Fire Pump Controllers |
| Power Supply | 12V DC (some sources indicate 24V DC variant) |
| Current Consumption | ≤ 500mA |
| Communication Interface | RS-485 (Modbus), RS-232 (varies by configuration) |
| Digital I/O | Relay outputs for pump control and alarm signals |
| Analog Input | Pressure transducer interface (0-10V DC or 4-20mA) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
| Board Type | Multi-layer PCB, copper-clad laminate |
| Mounting | Control cabinet panel / backplane insertion |
| Compliance | NFPA 20 system-level, UL Listed / FM Approved (controller level) |










