ProLab Combustion Training Systems
Engineered training platforms that replicate burner management and combustion control systems in a controlled environment — built for industrial facilities that operate burner-managed equipment.
Training on Live Equipment Carries Real Risk
Production combustion systems were not designed to be classrooms.
Practicing diagnostics on running equipment exposes facilities to nuisance trips, process upsets, and safety incidents — and the windows when training is possible are rare. ProLab systems give your team a dedicated platform that’s available on demand, every shift, every day.
ProLab Systems
Three purpose-built platforms covering the combustion control architectures most common in industrial facilities.
BMS ProLab
Burner Management & Safety Logic Trainer
Best for: Facilities training technicians on burner sequencing, interlock logic, and BMS troubleshooting.
A portable, hands-on training platform designed to simulate real-world burner management and combustion control systems. Wiring terminals, test switches, and a built-in flame simulation module let technicians practice sequence logic and fault isolation safely.
Capabilities include:
- Complete startup sequence simulation
- Interlock visualization with labeled I/O terminals
- UV and Flame Rod flame failure simulation
- Lockout condition generation and reset
- Test switches for real-time troubleshooting
- NFPA 85/86 interlock circuit wiring practice
- Multi-brand BMS controller compatibility
Builds real-world troubleshooting confidence without touching live equipment.
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Linkage ProLab
Mechanical Combustion Control Trainer
Best for: Facilities operating jackshaft and cam-driven combustion systems.
Replicates jackshaft-based fuel/air systems for hands-on tuning instruction. Trainer and course content are built — final curriculum is being completed.
Features:
- Adjustable linkage assembly
- Cam positioning and coordination
- Demonstration of mechanical hysteresis and backlash
- Analyzer integration capability
- Controlled tuning exercises across full firing range
Builds real-world troubleshooting confidence without touching live equipment.
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PID ProLab
Electronic Parallel Positioning Trainer
Best for: Facilities operating servo-driven, electronically controlled combustion systems.
Designed to simulate modern electronically controlled combustion systems. Currently in development — contact us to be notified when available.
Planned capabilities:
- Servo-driven fuel and air control
- PID response demonstration
- Fuel/air curve programming
- Modulation behavior exercises
- Trim logic illustration
- Instability and fault simulation
Builds real-world troubleshooting confidence without touching live equipment.
Request InformationWhat Every ProLab Includes
Each system ships pre-assembled and ready to train on.
Pre-Wired Training Panel
Fully assembled control panel with labeled I/O terminals, interlock switches, pilot and main gas indicators, flame detection input, and burner diagram — pre-wired and ready for immediate classroom or shop floor use.
Interconnecting Cable Set
Pre-assembled patch cables for connecting the trainer to your flame safeguard controller (Honeywell, Fireye, or other). Standard 120V power cable included
Screwdriver
The right tool for hands-on wiring exercises at the FSG controller base — included with every system.
Training Documentation
Instructor guides, structured fault scenarios, and wiring reference materials for self-led training sessions.
Carrying Case
Hard-shell case with custom foam insert for safe storage and transport between training locations, job sites, or customer facilities.
Flame Safeguard Controller
The ProLab trainer is designed to work with the FSG controller of your choice. Martin Control can supply a compatible controller and the accessories needed to put your trainer into service — purchased separately.
Need help getting started? We recommend pairing your ProLab purchase with a Martin Control instructor-led training class. Our team can walk your staff through initial setup and the first training session — see Training Events below.
Fully Brand-Agnostic
ProLab trainers can be wired to any flame safeguard controller that uses industry standard field devices determined by code. Train your team on the brand they actually work with — domestic or European import.
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Honeywell Thermal Solutions
Broadly used across US industrial and commercial combustion systems.
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Fireye
Common in power generation, process heating, and boiler applications.
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Siemens
Widely specified in OEM burner packages and European-origin equipment.
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Krom Schröder
European import brand common in process and industrial burner systems.
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Dungs
German-engineered controls found in imported and specialty combustion equipment.
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Autoflame & Others
The trainer accommodates additional brands. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific controller.
Operational Value
A dedicated training platform pays for itself by reducing the cost and risk of building combustion competency.
Train without taking equipment offline
Run drills, fault scenarios, and tuning practice on the trainer — not on production assets.
Generate faults on demand
Insert lockouts, flame failures, and interlock conditions whenever your team needs them — not just when they happen in the field.
Standardize methodology across shifts
Every technician learns the same diagnostic approach — no more tribal knowledge or inconsistent procedures.
Preserve institutional knowledge
Capture what your senior technicians know before they retire and pass it on through structured, repeatable practice.
Accelerate technician onboarding
New hires reach productive competency in weeks instead of months — reducing the learning curve on real systems.
Equip your service team to work smarter
Many combustion issues are straightforward once you know the sequence. Trained technicians — whether in-house or contracted — resolve problems faster and avoid unnecessary service calls.
Hardware + Curriculum
Combine your ProLab with Martin Control's instructor-led Training Events — Burner Management 101, Combustion Tuning, and more — for full-curriculum competency development delivered onsite or at a regional venue near you.