Product Description
Full Voltage Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1000 Full Voltage Fire
Pump Controllers are intended for use with electric
motor driven fire pumps where the capacity of the
power source permits full voltage starting. Full voltage is applied to the motor as soon as the controller
is actuated. The controller monitors, displays and
records fire pump system information.
Full voltage starting is simple and low cost and is
preferred whenever the utility or emergency generator
set will permit this type of starting.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
• FTA1000
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time Option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible Low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button and solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1250-20(B)
Product Description
Part Winding Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1250 Part Winding Starting Fire Pump Controllers can be used where the characteristics of the power source do not permit full voltage starting. The controller monitors, displays and
records fire pump system information.
When the controller is actuated by the pressure
switch, START pushbutton, deluge valve contact, etc.,
the first contactor closes, connecting one of the motor windings to the line. During starting, the motor will
draw approximately 65% of its normal locked rotor
current and develop approximately 42% of its normal
starting torque. After a time delay, the second
contactor closes, connecting the second winding in
parallel with the first. The motor then draws its normal
running current and develops its rated torque.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
• FTA1250
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible Low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button and solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1250-20(B)
Product Description
Wye-Delta Open Transition Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1300 Wye-Delta, Open
Transition Starting Fire Pump Controllers are used
with delta-wound squirrel cage motors. FTA1300 controllers are of the open circuit transition type in which
the motor circuit is opened during the transition from
start to run. The controller monitors, displays and
records fire pump system information.
Actuating the controller by the pressure switch, START
pushbutton or deluge valve contact closes the start
contactor connecting the motor to the line in the wye
connection. The motor will draw approximately 33%
of its normal inrush current and develop approximately
33% of its normal starting torque. After a time delay,
the motor is automatically reconnected in delta, applying full voltage to the motor windings. These controllers are recommended especially for use with generator sets.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
• FTA1300
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button with solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1300-20(B)
Product Description
Wye-Delta Closed Transition Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1350 Wye-Delta, Closed
Transition Starting Fire Pump Controllers are used
with delta-wound squirrel cage motors. FTA1350 controllers are of the closed circuit transition type in which
the motor circuit remains closed during the transition
from start to run. The controller monitors, displays
and records fire pump system information.
Actuating the controller by the pressure switch, START
pushbutton or deluge valve contact closes the start
contactor connecting the motor to the line in the wye
connection. The motor will draw approximately 33%
of its normal inrush current and develop approximately
33% of its normal starting torque. After a time delay,
the motor is automatically reconnected in delta, applying full voltage to the motor windings. During this
transition, a resistor is connected to each phase, minimizing line disturbances and voltage drop during starting. These controllers are recommended especially
for use with generator sets.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
• FTA1350
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button with solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1350-20(B)
Product Description
Primary Resistance Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1500 Primary Resistance
Fire Pump Controllers use resistors in the line to reduce line voltage when starting the pump motor. The
controller monitors, displays and records fire pump
system information.
The circuit to the motor is not opened during the transition from start to run. While starting, the motor will
draw 50% of full load starting current and supply 25%
of rated torque. This method of starting minimizes
line disturbances and voltage drop when starting.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
• FTA1500
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n Transition Contactor and Power Resistors
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button with solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1500-20(C)
Product Description
Autotransformer Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1800 Autotransformer Starting Fire Pump Controllers use an autotransformer to
supply reduced voltage when starting the motor. The
controller is of the closed circuit type where the motor circuit remains closed during the transition from
start to run resulting in minimum line disturbance.
The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump
system information.
The autotransformer has three taps for selection of
starting current and torque; 50% tap for 150% current and 25% torque, 65% tap (factory setting) for
250% current and 42% torque and the 80% tap for
384% current and 64% torque.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
• FTA1800
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n Transition Contactor and Autotransformer
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible relief valve discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button with solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1800-20(C)
Product Description
Solid State Starting Electric
Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA1900 Solid State Starting
Fire Pump Controllers feature soft start, soft stop and
system sensing capabilities that not only provide for
reduced voltage starting, but also offer an improved
level of hydromechanical performance. The controller
monitors, displays and records fire pump system information.
When called to run, the motor will accelerate along a
ramp beginning at 40% of normal starting current with
15% of full voltage torque. When stopping, the motor
will ramp down to a preset level and allow for a restart, limiting stress in the piping system. If no additional starting causes are present, the motor will continue to ramp down to a full stop. This controller helps
to reduce water hammer in the system.
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n Fire pump Circuit Breaker
n Motor contactor
• FTA1900
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit
Breaker mechanism
n Firetrol SS/3 Solid State SCR Starter
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit
ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If
unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Soft Start Bypass Timer
n Daylight Savings Time option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Motor Acceleration Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Soft Starter Overtemp message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
-AZ
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
150,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200,000 Amps RMS Sym
Note: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not be
available for all horsepowers and voltages. Consult
factory for availability.
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES
(Refer to publication SD900-21)
FTA900 - generator set emergency supply
FTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator set
emergency supply
FTA950 - second utility emergency supply
FTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utility
emergency supply
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AF
Audible and Visible low pump
room temperature alarm
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AH
Audible low suction pressure
alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure
Low pump room temperature
switch, mounted and wired
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm
with manual reset push-button
-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual
reset, audible, visible and remote alarms
and mounted and wired pressure switch)
-EG
Visible Relief Valve Discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
-P
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-PB
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
-PT
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
-HV
Audible alarm device
-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm
-LW
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-DZ
Test push-button with solenoid valve*
-ED
Load shed circuits
-EL
Series pumping, high zone
controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone
controller(s)
-EN
Series pumping, low zone
controller
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
FTA1000, 1250, 1300
FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900
*Weekly Test Timer Standard
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD1900-20(B)
Product Description
Power Transfer Switches for
Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Description—Firetrol® Power Transfer Switches are
available completely assembled with Firetrol Electric Fire Pump Controllers; full or reduced voltage
types. The power transfer switches are built in two
versions:
FTA900 — For use when the normal power source
is a utility and the emergency power source is a generator set.
FTA950 — For use when both the normal and emergency power sources are utilities.
The entire package of power transfer switch and
controller is completely factory assembled, wired,
tested and shipped as a complete unit for easy field
connection to the power sources and the fire pump
motor.
Approvals—Firetrol power transfer switches are
listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers; UL1008, Automatic Transfer Switches; UL508,
Industrial Control Equipment, CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment; and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or exceed the
requirements of the approving authorities as well as
NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each transfer switch:
n Emergency power source disconnect switch sized
for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n (FTA950 only) Fire pump circuit breaker
• FTA900
FTA950
n (FTA950 only) Mark II monitors for overcurrent tripping (non-thermal) of circuit breaker and alarm indicator for phase failure/phase reversal
n 3-pole, double throw transfer switch mechanism,
electrically operated, mechanically held
n Control module providing for the following:
Differential voltage sensing on all phases of the
normal power source
Voltage sensing of the emergency power source
Frequency sensing of the emergency power
source
Transfer time delay to compensate for momentary power outages of the normal source
Retransfer from emergency to normal source is
automatically delayed unless the emergency
source fails
Cool-down timer for unloaded running of the generator set after retransfer to the normal power
source
Instantaneous retransfer to normal if the emergency source fails and the normal source is available
3 second transfer restart delay to reduce current
surges when transferring to or from the emergency source
NO and NC engine control contacts to start the
generator set when the normal power source fails
n Transfer Switch Normal LED
n Transfer Switch Emergency LED
n Emergency Isolating Switch Open LED
n Test Selector Switch
n Transfer By-pass Switch
n Silence Alarm Pushbutton
n Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer
Switch in Emergency Audible Alarms
n Output contacts (NO and NC) for Generator Start,
Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer
Switch position indicators
n Standard Withstand Rating, emergency side only
FTA900 (Generator set equipped with molded
case circuit breaker)
100-150A, 22,000A RMS Sym., 200-480V;
10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600V
260-400A, 35,000A RMS Sym ., 200-480 V;
10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600 V
600-800A, 50,000A RMS Sym., 200-480V;
10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600V
FTA950—See Options
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure (IEC IP11)
Note: The withstand rating of the normal power
source side of the transfer switch will be the same
as the withstand rating of the fire pump controller
assembled with the power transfer switch.
Options—The following are available as options to
FTA950 Power Transfer Switches:
Circuit Breaker Option
-M
Standard withstand rating
200-600V - 100,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
-N
Intermediate withstand rating
200-600V - 150,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
-P
High withstand rating
200-600V - 200,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
-Q
Standard intermediate withstand rating
200-480V - 65,000 Amps RMS Sym.
-R
Standard low withstand rating
550-600V - 42,000 Amps RMS Sym.
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to all transfer switches:
Special Enclosures
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IEC IP
56)
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
Special finish paint—consult factory
Special finish color—consult factory
Anti-condensation Space Heaters
-H
120 Volt space heater
-J
120 Volt space heater with thermostat
-K
120 Volt space heater with humidistat
-L
240 Volt space heater
-M
240 Volt space heater with thermostat
-N
240 Volt space heater with humidistat
Alarms
-EC Extra contacts for remote indication, transfer
switch position
-BX Contacts for remote indication, second utility
source phase failure/phase reversal (FTA950
only)
Miscellaneous
-ED Load shed circuits
-TM Microprocessor type (Group 5) control module
-TN As above, with serial communications port
-S
Tropicalization
(919) 460-5200 • www.firetrol.com • Sales Office: Cary, NC 27512 USA
PD900-20(A)
Product Description
Limited Service Controllers
Description—Firetrol® FTA750 Limited Service Controllers may be used for the automatic control of small
electrically driven fire pumps and booster pumps
where they are acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
Approvals—Firetrol limited service controllers are
listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment,
and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to
meet or exceed the requirements of the approving
authorities as well as NEMA and the latest editions
of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps,
and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Voltage surge protector
n Main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker for assigned motor horsepower and voltage
n Firetrol FTA436 Phase Failure/Phase Reversal
Monitor
n Motor contactor
• FTA750
n Power Available Pilot Light - indicates 3-phase
power available and control power normal
n Phase Reversal Pilot Light - illuminates when
phases are reversed
n Control transformer with 120 volt AC - secondary
unfused for controller operating logic circuits, with
fuse for possible external auxiliary devices
n Circuitry for start by remote deluge valve or other
fire protection equipment (requires normally
closed, open to start remote contacts)
n Remote interlock circuit (requires remote normally
open contact which closes to operate)
n Built-in Start and Stop pushbuttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Minimum Run Timer for automatic stop
n Pressure switch, integrally mounted on a
threaded bulkhead fitting with external 1/2 inch
connection
n Field connection remote alarm terminals (normally
open-close to alarm and normally closed-open
to alarm) for each of the following: Pump Operating, Pump Power Failure, Phase Reversal
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition—operation of emergency run
mechanism results in a full voltage start of the
motor
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure (IEC IP11)
Options—The following are available as options to
the controllers:
Timer Option
-A With running period timer (auto/manual start with
auto/manual shutdown, selectable)
-B Without running period timer (auto/manual start
with manual shutdown only)
Circuit Breaker Option
-A Standard withstand rating
2-20 HP, 200-240V - 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
25-30 HP, 200-240V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
3-30 HP, 380-600V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
-B Intermediate withstand rating
200-480V - 65,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
550-600V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
NOTE: Standard controllers contain MERCURY filled pressure switches which are readily and visibly labeled “Contains Mercury - do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose as
hazardous waste. Keep cover in place.” To avoid the use
of Mercury, contact Firetrol or your local representative for
alternative devices.
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to the controllers:
Special Enclosures
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IEC
IP56)
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
Special paint color or finish—consult factory
Anti-condensation Space Heaters
-H
120 Volt space heater
-J
120 Volt space heater with thermostat
-K
120 Volt space heater with humidistat
-L
240 Volt space heater
-M
240 Volt space heater with thermostat
-N
240 Volt space heater with humidistat
Pressure Switches and Recorders
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.3 kg/cm2) pressure switch for
fresh water service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 kg/cm2) pressure switch for
sea water/foam service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.3 kg/cm2) pressure switch for
sea water/foam service
Automatic Power Transfer Switches
(Refer to Publication PD975-01)
FTA975 - generator set emergency supply
FTA976 - second utility emergency supply
Alarms
-AC Extra contacts (normally open & normally
closed) for remote indication, pump operating
-AM Contacts for remote indication, pump fail to
start
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication, phase failure/phase reversal
-BY Contacts for remote indication, pump overload
-P
Built-in alarm system (includes visible supervisory voltage normal indication and audible
phase failure, phase reversal and pump run
indication)
-PB Built-in low system pressure visible alarm with
manual reset
-PE Contacts for remote indication, low system
pressure
Miscellaneous
-A
Sequential start
-R
Pump operating pilot light
-S
Tropicalization
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Product Description
Power Transfer Switches for
Limited Service Controllers
Description—Firetrol® Power Transfer Switches are
available completely assembled with Firetrol Limited
Service Controllers. The power transfer switches are
built in two versions:
FTA975 — For use when the normal power source
is a utility and the emergency power source is a generator set.
FTA976 — For use when both the normal and emergency power sources are utilities.
The entire package of power transfer switch and
controller is completely factory assembled, wired,
tested and shipped as a complete unit for easy field
connection to the power sources and the fire pump
motor.
Approvals—Firetrol power transfer switches are
listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers; UL1008, Automatic Transfer Switches; UL508,
Industrial Control Equipment, CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment; and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or exceed the
requirements of the approving authorities as well as
NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
FTA975
• FTA976
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each transfer switch:
n Emergency power source disconnect switch sized
for connected motor horsepower and voltage
n (FTA975 only) molded case isolating switch
n (FTA976 only) thermal-magnetic circuit breaker
n 3-pole, double throw transfer switch mechanism,
electrically operated, mechanically held
n Control module providing for the following:
Differential voltage sensing on all phases of the
normal power source
Voltage sensing of the emergency power source
Frequency sensing of the emergency power
source
Transfer time delay to compensate for momentary power outages of the normal source
Retransfer from emergency to normal source is
automatically delayed unless the emergency
source fails
Cool-down timer for unloaded running of the generator set after retransfer to the normal power
source
Instantaneous retransfer to normal if the emergency source fails and the normal source is available
3 second transfer restart delay to reduce current
surges when transferring to or from the emergency source
NO and NC engine control contacts to start the
generator set when the normal power source fails
n Transfer Switch Normal Pilot Light
n Transfer Switch Emergency Pilot Light
n Emergency Isolating Switch Open Pilot Light
n Test Selector Switch
n Transfer By-pass Switch
n Silence Alarm Pushbutton
n Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer
Switch in Emergency Audible Alarms
n Output contacts (NO and NC) for Generator Start,
Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer
Switch position indicators
n Standard Withstand Rating, emergency side only
FTA975 (Generator set equipped with molded
case circuit breaker)
3-30HP, 200-600V, 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
FTA976
3-20HP, 200-240V, 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
25-30HP, 200-240V, 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
3-30HP, 380-600V, 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
n NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11) enclosure
Note: The withstand rating of the normal power
source side of the transfer switch will be the same
as the withstand rating of the fire pump controller
assembled with the power transfer switch.
Options—The following are available as options to
FTA976 Power Transfer Switches:
Special Enclosures
-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F NEMA Type 4X (#304 Stainless Steel) (IEC IP56)
-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
Special paint color or finish - Consult Factory
Circuit Breaker Option
-B Intermediate withstand rating
200-480V - 65,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
550-600V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to all transfer switches:
Anti-condensation Space Heaters
-H 120 Volt space heater
-J 120 Volt space heater with thermostat
-K 120 Volt space heater with humidistat
-L 240 Volt space heater
-M 240 Volt space heater with thermostat
-N 240 Volt space heater with humidistat
Explanation of Catalog Number
FTA975-BL100B-ED
Type
975 Gen Set
976 Second Utility
Start Option
-B Automatic
Withstand rating
-A Standard (FTA976)
-B Intermediate (FTA976)
-D Standard (FTA975)
Modifications
Voltage
-H 200-208
-A 220-240
-F 380-415
-B 440-480
-C 550-600
Ampere rating
100
Example—FTA975-BD100B-ED
FTA975 Power Transfer Switch for generator set
emergency power source, 100 Amp, 440-480 Volts,
with load shed circuits.
Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimensions and specifications may change at any time
without notice. Contact the factory or local representative for current specifications.
Alarms
-BX Contacts for remote indication, second utility
source phase failure/phase reversal (FTA976
only)
Miscellaneous
-ED Load shed circuits
-TM Microprocessor type (Group 5) control module
-TN As above, with serial communications port
-S Tropicalization
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PD975-01(E)
Product Description
High Voltage Fire Pump Controllers
2300-7200 Volt
Description—Firetrol® FTA2000 combined automatic
and manual class E2 high voltage controllers are intended for starting of squirrel cage motors driving listed
fire pumps. Maximum ratings are as follows:
Max. HP
1500
2000
2500
3500
3-Phase Voltage
2200 - 2500
3200 - 3500
4000 - 5000
5000 - 7200
Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities
as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,
Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n Isolating Switch - NEMA Rating, 7200 Volts, 400
Amps with external operating handle with electrical and mechanical interlocks to prevent opening
of the high voltage compartment door with the isolating switch or the main contactor closed. Interlocks prevent opening the isolating switch with the
main contactor closed.
n Vacuum Contactor - NEMA Rating, 7200 Volts,
400 Amps
• FTA2000
n Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
n Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass
automatic start circuits
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a
40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy
to read LED Indicators
n Normal-Off-Test Selector Switch - Internally
mounted for functional test of control system only,
requires that isolating switch be open and a separate 120 volt AC power source be supplied.
n POWER ON LED
n PUMP RUN LED
n PHASE FAILURE LED
n PHASE REVERSAL LED
n LOW PRESSURE LED
n DELUGE OPEN LED
n INTERLOCK ON LED
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time Option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Elapsed Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 Events)
n True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase
display of amps and volts
n Disk Error message
n Disk Near Full message
n Pressure Error message
n Motor Over 320% message
n Local Start message
n Remote Start message
n Emergency Start message
n Fail To Start message
n Undervoltage message
n Overvoltage message
n Low Suction Pressure message
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
SPECIAL ENCLOSURES
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS
-H
120 Volt Space Heater
-J
120 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-K
120 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
-L
240 Volt Space Heater
-M
240 Volt Space Heater With
Thermostat
-N
240 Volt Space Heater With
Humidistat
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
-B
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for
Fresh Water Service
-C
0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
-D
0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)
Pressure Transducer for Sea
Water, Foam or Copper
Corrosive Service
ALARMS
-AC
Extra contacts (normally open &
normally closed) for remote
indication, pump operating
-AG
Built-in reservoir low alarm
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
pump fail to start
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low
-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,
phase failure/phase reversal
-BY
Contacts for remote indication,
pump overload
-EG
Visible Relief Valve Discharge alarm
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge
-EJ
Built-in flow meter on alarm
-EK
-P
-PB
-PT
-HV
-HW
-LVA
-LW
-LY
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on
Built-in alarm system (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
Built-in low system pressure
visible alarm with manual reset
Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC
supervisory power (Includes
visible supervisory voltage normal
indication and audible pump
operating, phase failure and phase
reversal indication)
Audible alarm device
Audible and visible pump fail to start alarm
(Requires modification -HV)
Visible pump on demand alarm
Audible and visible pump on
demand alarm (requires (-HV))
Contacts for remote indication,
pump on demand (requires (-LVA)
or (-LW))
MISCELLANEOUS
-BAT 220-240 Volt test circuit
-EP SIS Wire, sleeve wire markers and ring
tongue terminals
-GZ 50 Hertz operation
-PY
Motor space heater output
contacts
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (when factory
programmed or programmed
by Firetrol representative
during start-up)
-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up
mechanism
Export packaging
*Weekly Test Timer - Standard
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PD2000-20(A)
Product Description
Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controller
Description – Firetrol® combined automatic and
manual Mark II based diesel engine fire pump controllers are intended for starting and monitoring fire
pump diesel engines. They are available for use
with 12 or 24 volt negative ground systems using
lead acid or Nickel-Cadmium batteries. The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump
system information.
Approvals – Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed
by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., in accordance
with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers,
CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
(cUL), and approved by Factory Mutual. They are
built to meet or exceed the requirements of the
approving authorities as well as NEMA and the
latest editions of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code.
Standard Features – The following are included
as standard with each controller:
n Two pole AC line circuit breaker
n Manual-Off-Auto selector switch
n Manual test push-button
• FTA1100
n Two manual crank push-buttons
n Two 10 Amp battery chargers with 4 stage charging cycle, selectable AC voltage (110 / 220), selectable DC voltage (12 / 24), and selectable
battery type (Lead Acid, Ni-Cad 9/18 Cell, NiCad 10/20 Cell)
n Door mounted display/interface panel featuring
a 80 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display,
Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and
easy to read LED Indicators
n MAIN SWITCH IN AUTO LED
n ENGINE FAIL TO START LED
n CHARGER MALFUNCTION LED
n BATTERY #1 TROUBLE LED
n BATTERY #2 TROUBLE LED
n SYSTEM PRESSURE LOW LED
n ENGINE RUNNING LED
n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP HIGH LED
n ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW LED
n ENGINE OVERSPEED LED
n LOW FUEL LEVEL LED
n Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
n Daylight Savings Time Option
n Weekly Test Timer
n Engine Run Time Meter
n Digital Pressure Display
n 3.5” 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive (20,000 events)
n Data Log
n Event Log (3000 events)
n Simultaneous Display of Battery Voltages and
Charging Rates
n Disk Error Message
n Disk Near Full Message
n Pressure Error Message
n Fail to Start Message
n Low Suction Pressure Message
n Crank Cycle Status Indication (Displays Cranking Battery, Number of Starting Attempts and
Crank/Rest Time Remaining)
n 300 psi (20.7 bars) wet parts (pressure transducer, solenoid valve, plumbing) for fresh water applications
n High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
n NEMA Type 2 enclosure
Special Enclosures
-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP 56)
-F NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56) #304 Stainless
Steel
-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
Mounting Legs
-N31 Standard 12” Mounting Legs
-N32 Base Mounting Legs 6”
Anti-Condensation Space Heaters
-H 120 Volt Space Heater
-J 120 Volt Space Heater with Thermostat
-K 120 Volt Space Heater with Humidistat
-L 240 Volt Space Heater
-M 240 Volt Space Heater with Thermostat
-N 240 Volt Space Heater with Humidistat
Pressure Transducers, Solenoid Valves, Plumbing
-B 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) wet parts for fresh
water applications
-C 0-300 psi (0-21.1 bars) wet parts for sea
water/foam or copper corrosive applications
-D 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) wet parts for sea
water/foam or copper corrosive applications
Alarms
-AC
Additional contacts for remote indication, engine running - 2 sets provided
as standard
-AJ
Contacts for remote indication,
engine overspeed
-AK
Contacts for remote indication,
low oil pressure
-AL
Contacts for remote indication,
high water temperature
-AM
Contacts for remote indication,
engine failed to start
-AN
Contacts for remote indication,
battery / charger failure
-AP
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in manual
-AR
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in off
-AS
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in auto
-AT
Contacts for remote indication,
pump room trouble (common alarm)1
-AV
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature1
-AW
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir low1
-AY
Contacts for remote indication,
low suction pressure1
-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm with
manual reset push-button1
-CTS Built-in low suction pressure alarm
panel (Includes selectable auto/
manual reset, audible, visible and
remote alarms and mounted and
wired pressure switch)
-EE
Additional contacts for remote indication, engine trouble (common alarm) 1 set provided as standard
-EF
Additional contacts for remote indication, main switch mis-set (common
alarm) - 1 set provided as standard
-EH
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge1
-EJ
Visible flow meter on alarm1
-EK
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on1
-LC
Contacts for remote indication,
high fuel level1
-LD
Visible fuel spill alarm1
-LE
Contacts for remote indication,
fuel spill1
-LG
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir high1
-PE
Contacts for remote indication,
low system pressure
Miscellaneous
-AZ
Low pump room temperature switch,
mounted and wired
-BA
220-240 Volt operation
-EL
Series pumping, high zone controller
-EM
Series pumping, mid zone controller
-EN
Series pumping, low zone controller
-S
Tropicalization
-ZPA Customized, annual service display
message (factory programmed)
-ZPB High quality impact printer with automatic paper take-up mechanism
FTA1100-K1 Low fuel level switch2
FTA1100-K21 380-480 volt operation (transformer)2
Export packaging
1
2
- Initiating switches by others
- Shipped loose for installation by the customer
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Product Description
Alarm Panels
Electric Fire Pump Controllers
• FTA200-A
FTA200-B
Type B - Type B panels provide the same alarm indication as the Type A except that SUPERVISORY
POWER FAILURE does not have the audible alarm
feature. Only a visible alarm indication is provided.
Description—Firetrol® FTA200 alarm panels are
designed to meet the NPFA 20 specifications requiring a remote alarm panel when the pump house or
pump room is not constantly attended. The alarm
panel must be installed in a location that is under
supervision at all times.
Approvals—These alarm panels are listed by
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls, certified by
CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
(cUL), approved by the New York City Bureau of Electrical Control and Board of Standards and Appeals
and Factory Mutual. They are designed to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities listed above as well as NFPA 20, Installation of
Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
Type A - Type A panels provide audible and visible
alarm indication for the following conditions:
n Supervisory Voltage Normal
n Pump Operating
n Pump Phase Failure
n Pump Phase Reversal
Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of
printed circuit boards which provide reliable and
trouble free service. The enclosures are NEMA Type
2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof for indoor wall mounting. The
standard enclosure color is red.
Mounted on the enclosure door are the pilot lights
for visible alarm indication, the audible device for
audible alarm indication, the SILENCE ALARM
pushbutton and the PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton.
Each pilot light will illuminate to indicate its alarm
condition and will remain lighted until the abnormal
condition has been corrected. The audible alarm
will sound when the alarm conditions occur and will
continue to sound until the abnormal condition has
been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton
has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE ALARM
pushbutton will silence the audible alarm but will not
extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm condition
occurs the audible alarm will again sound until silenced by the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton or until
the abnormal condition has been corrected.
The PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton is supplied for
manually testing the pilot lights, audible alarm and
output circuits.
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to the controllers:
Special Enclosures
-F
NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)
-Y
NEMA Type 1 (IEC IP10) Flush Mount,
Painted Steel
Consult Factory for other style enclosures.
Additional Alarm Functions
Each additional alarm function ordered will include a control relay and pilot light and will provide
audible and visible alarm. There is no limit as to the
number of additional alarm functions that can be
supplied, however, enclosure size and weight may
be affected. Consult the Factory for dimensions and
shipping weights when ordering more than 2 additional alarms.
Standard remote alarms may be ordered by using the Suffix Letters indicated for the corresponding alarm function on the Electric Fire Pump Controller. Alarm functions must exist in the controller to
be ordered as remote alarms.
Standard Remote Alarms
-AM Pump Fail To Start
-BY Pump Overload
-EG Relief Valve Discharge
-EJ Flow Meter On
Non-Standard Remote Alarms
-BT When ordering, specify the number of alarms
required, the function of each and the nameplate marking of each.
Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights
-LA To meet local code requirements.
Dimensions and Shipping Weight
Explanation of Catalog Number
FTA200-A-Y
Approx. Shipping Weight
18 lbs (8kg)
Alarm Panel Type
Modification Code(s)
Example - FTA200-A-Y
Type A Alarm Panel with Nema Type 1, Flush
Mount Enclosure.
Information Required With Orders
n Catalog number of alarm panel
n Catalog number of controller to be used with
alarm panel
n Modifications if any (give complete description)
Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimensions and specifications may change at any time
without notice. Contact the factory or local representative for current specifications.
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Product Description
Alarm Panels
Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controllers
• FTA200-F
FTA200-G
Type G - Type G panels provide alarm indication for
the following conditions:
n Supervisory Voltage Normal (Visible Only)
n Engine Trouble (Audible and Visible
n Engine Running (Audible and Visible)
n Main Switch Mis-Set (Audible and Visible)
n Pump Room Trouble (Audible and Visible)
Description—Firetrol® FTA200 alarm panels are
designed to meet the NPFA 20 specifications requiring a remote alarm panel when the pump house or
pump room is not constantly attended. The alarm
panel must be installed in a location that is under
supervision at all times.
Approvals—These alarm panels are listed by
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with
UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls, certified by
CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
(cUL), approved by the New York City Bureau of Electrical Control and board of Standards and Appeals
and Factory Mutual. They are designed to meet or
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities listed above as well as NFPA 20, Installation of
Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
Type F - Type F panels provide alarm indication for
the following conditions:
n Supervisory Voltage Normal (Visible Only)
n Engine Trouble (Audible and Visible)
n Engine Running (Audible and Visible)
n Main Switch Mis-Set (Audible and Visible)
Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of
printed circuit boards which provide reliable and
trouble free service. The enclosures are NEMA Type
2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof for indoor wall mounting. The
standard enclosure color is red.
Mounted on the enclosure door are the pilot lights
for visible alarm indication, the audible device for
audible alarm indication, the SILENCE ALARM
pushbutton and the PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton.
Each pilot light will illuminate to indicate its alarm
condition and will remain lighted until the abnormal
condition has been corrected. The audible alarm
will sound when the alarm conditions occur and will
continue to sound until the abnormal condition has
been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton
has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE ALARM
pushbutton will silence the audible alarm but will not
extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm condition
occurs the audible alarm will again sound until silenced by the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton or until
the abnormal condition has been corrected.
The PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton is supplied for
manually testing the pilot lights, audible alarm and
output circuits.
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to the controllers:
Special Enclosures
-F
NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)
-Y
NEMA Type 1 (IEC IP10) Flush Mount,
Painted Steel
Consult Factory for other style enclosures.
Additional Alarm Functions
Each Additional alarm function ordered will include a control relay and pilot light and will provide
audible and visible alarm. There is no limit as to the
number of additional alarm functions that can be
supplied, however, enclosure size and weight may
be affected. Consult the Factory for dimensions and
shipping weights when ordering more than 2 additional alarms.
Standard remote alarms may be ordered by using the Suffix Letters indicated for the corresponding alarm function on the Diesel Engine Fire Pump
Controller. Alarm functions must exist in the controller to be ordered as remote alarms.
Standard Remote Alarms
-AU Low Fuel Level
-AV Low Pump Room Temperature
-AW Reservoir Low
-AY Low Suction Pressure
-AJ Engine Overspeed
-AK Low Oil Pressure
-AL High Water Temperature
-AM Engine Failed To Start
-AN Battery/Charger Failure
-AP Main Switch In Manual
-AR Main Switch In Off
-AS Main Switch In Auto
-LC High Fuel Level
-LE Fuel Spill
-EG Relief Valve Discharge
-EJ Flow Meter On
Non-Standard Remote Alarms
-BT When ordering, specify the number of alarms
required, the function of each and the nameplate marking of each.
Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights
-LA To meet local code requirements.
Operation on 220-240 Volts
-BA Panel is supplied as standard for operation
on 110-120 volts.
Dimensions and Shipping Weight
Approx. Shipping Weight
18 lbs. (8kg)
Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimensions and specifications may change at any time without notice. Contact the factory or local representative
for current specifications.
Explanation of Catalog Number
FTA200-G-AU-LE
Alarm Panel Type
Modification Code(s)
Example - FTA200-G-AU-LE
Type G Alarm Panel with remote alarms for Low
Fuel Level and Fuel Spill.
Information Required With Orders
n Catalog number of alarm panel
n Catalog number of controller to be used with
alarm panel
n Modifications if any (give complete description)
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PD200-02(B)
Product Description
Low Suction Pressure Shutdown Alarm Panels
Fire Pump Controllers
• FTA200-D
FTA200-E
Mounted on the enclosure door are the pilot lights
for visible alarm indication, the audible device for
audible alarm indication and the SILENCE ALARM
push-button.
Each pilot light will illuminate to indicate its alarm
condition and will remain lighted until the abnormal
condition has been corrected. The audible alarm
will sound when the alarm conditions occur and will
continue to sound until the abnormal condition has
been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM push-button has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE
ALARM push-button will silence the audible alarm
but will not extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm
condition occurs the audible alarm will again sound
until silenced by the SILENCE ALARM push-button
or until the abnormal condition has been corrected.
A pressure switch for monitoring the suction pressure is mounted on the side of the enclosure.
Description—Firetrol® FTA200 low suction pressure
alarm and shutdown panels are designed to be used
with electric and diesel engine driven fire pump controllers. They are intended for use where a local
authority mandates pump shutdown in the event of
low suction pressure.
Approvals—These alarm panels have been approved by Factory Mutual.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
Type D - Type D panels provide audible and visible
alarm indication for the following conditions:
n Supervisory Voltage Normal
n Pump Controller Voltage Failure
n Low Suction Pressure (Automatic Reset)
Type E - Type E panels provide the same alarm indication as the Type D except that LOW SUCTION
PRESSURE shutdown and alarm must be manually
RESET when suction pressure is restored.
Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of
printed circuit boards which provide reliable and
trouble free service. The enclosures are NEMA Type
2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof for indoor wall mounting. The
standard enclosure color is red.
APPROVED
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to the controllers:
Special Enclosures
-F
NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)
Consult Factory for other style enclosures.
Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights
-LA To meet local code requirements.
Operation on 220-240 Volts
-BA Panel is supplied as standard for operation
on 110-120 volts.
50 HZ Operation
-GZ Controller is supplied to operate on 50 HZ
incoming power.
Dimensions and Shipping Weight
Explanation of Catalog Number
FTA200-D-GZ
Alarm Panel Type
Modification Code(s)
Example - FTA200-D-GZ
Type D Alarm Panel with modification to operate
on 50 HZ incoming power.
Information Required With Orders
n Catalog number of shutdown panel
n Catalog number of controller to be used with
shutdown panel
n Modifications if any (give complete description)
WARNING- Because NFPA 20 specifically prohibits the installation of any device in the suction
piping which will restrict starting or stopping of
the fire pump (See NFPA 20, Paragraph 2-9.9),
Firetrol assumes no liability when Type D or E
Shutdown Panels are used in connection with
fire pump control equipment.
Approx. Shipping Weight
20 lbs (9 kg)
Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimensions and specifications may change at any time
without notice. Contact the factory or local representative for current specifications.
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PD200-03(C)
Product Description
Jockey Pump Controllers
• FTA500
Circuit Breaker Option
-A
Standard withstand capacity
200-240V - 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
380-480V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
550-600V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.
NOTE—Consult factory for high interrupting capacity circuit breakers.
Omit Minimum Run Timer
-B
Controller without minimum run timer
Floor Mounting Legs
FTA
-N2 Specify when ordering
Modifications—The following are available as modifications to the controllers:
Description—Firetrol® FTA500 Jockey Pump Controllers are intended for use with fire pump systems.
They are used for pressure maintenance in fire pump
installations to prevent unnecessary cycling of the
main fire pump.
Approvals—Firetrol jockey pump controllers are
listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls,
and CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment.
They are built to meet or exceed the requirements
of the approving authorities as well as NEMA and
the latest edition NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Standard Features—The following are included as
standard with each controller:
n NEMA Type 2 drip-proof enclosure
n Horsepower rated fusible disconnect switch with
fuseblock and fuses
n Horsepower rated motor contactor and overload
relay
n HAND-OFF-AUTO selector switch
n Minimum run timer
n 30-300 psi (2.1-20.7 bars) Pressure switch, diaphragm style, snap action type contact and 1040 psi (.7-2.8 bars) adjustable differential, suitable for fresh water applications with 0-300 psi
(0-20.7 bars) pressure gauge
Options—The following are available as options to
the controllers:
Special Enclosures
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)
-E
NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)
-F
NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IEC
IP56)
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)
Special paint color or finish—consult factory
Anti-condensation Space Heaters
-H
120 Volt space heater
-J
120 Volt space heater with thermostat
-K
120 Volt space heater with humidistat
-L
240 Volt space heater
-M
240 Volt space heater with thermostat
-N
240 Volt space heater with humidistat
Pressure Switches and Recorders
-ZNY 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure switch for
fresh water service (Bourdon tube style, Mercury switch type)
-B
0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) pressure switch for
fresh water service (Bourdon tube style, Mercury switch type)
-C
0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure switch for sea
water/foam service (Bourdon tube style, Mercury switch type)
-D
0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) pressure switch for
sea water/foam service (Bourdon tube style,
Mercury switch type)
-SL 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure recorder for
fresh water service
-SM 0-500 psi (0-34.5 bars) pressure recorder for
fresh water service
-SN 0-1,000 psi (0-69 bars) pressure recorder for
fresh water service
-SP 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure recorder for
sea water/foam service
NOTE: Standard Jockey Pump controllers DO NOT CONTAIN MERCURY filled pressure switches. Controllers with
optional pressure switches listed above do contain mercury filled switches which are readily and visibly labeled
“Contains Mercury - do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose
as hazardous waste. Keep cover in place.”
-SR
0-500 psi (0-34.5 bars) pressure recorder for
sea water/foam service
-SS 0-1,000 psi (0-69 bars) pressure recorder for
sea water/foam service
Alarms
-AC Extra contacts (normally open & normally
closed) for remote indication, pump operating
-AM Contacts for remote indication, pump fail to
start
-BY Contacts for remote indication, pump overload
-BW Contacts for remote indication, pump power
failure
-BX Contacts for remote indication, phase reversal/phase failure
Miscellaneous
-BJ Power ON pilot light
-BZ Elapsed time meter
-S
Tropicalization
-BN Control circuit transformer
-R
Pump operating pilot light
-GZ 50 Hertz operation
Dimensions and Shipping Weight
Explanation of Catalog Number
FTA500-AF05B-B
Timer Option
-A With running
period timer
-B Without timer
Disconnect
-F With Fuseblock and
Fuses
-A Circuit Breaker
Modifications
Voltage (3 phase)*
-H 200-208
-A 220-240
-F 380-415
-B 440-480
-C 550-600
Horsepower
1/4-50
* For single phase applications (2 HP Max.) use
the following voltage codes:
-D 110-120
-T 200-208
-E 220-240
-U 380-415
-G 440-480
-S 550-600
Example—FTA500-AF05B-BN
FTA500 jockey pump controller, 5 HP, 440-480 Volts,
with modification (-BN) control circuit transformer
Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimensions and specifications may change at any time
without notice. Contact the factory or local representative for current specifications.
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PD500-01(I)
Specifications
Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Main Fire Pump Controller
The main fire pump controller shall be a factory
assembled, wired and tested unit and shall conform
to all the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA
20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps
for Fire Protection and NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code.
The controller shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for
Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, and Canadian Standards
Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment (cULus), approved by Factory Mutual
and approved by the City of New York for fire pump
service.
Starting Method
The controller shall be of the combined manual
and automatic type designed for:
Full Voltage Starting
Solid State Soft Starting
Wye (Star)-Delta Open Transition Starting
Wye (Star)-Delta Closed Transition Starting
Part Winding Starting
Primary Resistance Reduced Voltage Starting
Autotransformer Reduced Voltage Starting
of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, voltage, phase and frequency rating shown on the plans
and drawings. The controller components shall be
housed in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, wall
mounted enclosure.
Withstand Ratings (Short Circuit Current Ratings)
All controller components shall be front mounted,
wired and front accessible for maintenance. The minimum withstand rating of the controllers shall not be
less than 100,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical at 200600 Volts*. If the available system fault current exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be supplied
with a withstand rating of 150,000 or 200,000 Amps
RMS Symmetrical, as required.
*Note: 100,000 Amp withstand rating not available in
some larger horsepowers. Consult factory for
details.
Isolation Switch and Circuit Breaker
The controller shall include a motor rated combination isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker,
mechanically interlocked and operated with a single,
externally mounted handle. When moving the handle
from OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism shall
sequence the isolating disconnect switch ON first, and
then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved
from ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall
sequence the circuit breaker OFF first, and then the
isolating disconnect switch.
The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker
shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the
ON position except by a hidden tool operated defeater
mechanism. The isolating disconnect switch/circuit
breaker shall be capable of being padlocked in the
OFF position for installation and maintenance safety,
and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON
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position without affecting the tripping characteristics
of the circuit breaker. The controller door shall have
a locking type handle and three point cam and roller
vault type hardware. The circuit breaker trip curve
adjustment shall be factory set, tested and sealed for
the full load amps of the connected motor. The circuit
breaker shall be capable of being field tested to verify
actual pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous trip
points after field installation without disturbing incoming line and load conductors.
Operator Interface
The fire pump controller shall feature an operator
interface with user keypad. The interface shall monitor and display motor operating conditions, including
all alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms,
events, and pressure conditions shall be displayed
with a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 2line, 20-character, vacuum fluorescent, dot matrix type
designed to allow easy viewing from all angles and in
all light conditions. The display and interface shall be
NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 protection
and shall be fully accessible without opening the controller door. The display and user interface shall utilize multiple levels of password protection for system
security. A minimum of 3 password levels shall be
provided. The display shall be capable of being programmed for any language.
Ammeter/Voltmeter
The fire pump controller operator interface shall
be capable of displaying true RMS digital motor
voltage and current measurements for all three
phases simultaneously. Displays requiring pushbutton and selector switches to toggle between
phases or current and voltage shall not be accepted.
Voltage and current shall be measured by True
RMS technology to provide the most accurate
measurement for all sine waves, including nonsinusoidal waveforms. Average responding meters
will not be accepted.
Digital Status/Alarm Messages
The digital display shall indicate text messages
for the status and alarm conditions of:
• Motor On
• Sequential Start Time
• Minimum Run Time
• Local Start
/ Off Delay Time
• Remote Start
• Fail to Start
• System Battery Low
• Under Voltage
• Over Voltage
• Locked Rotor Trip
• Low Suction Pressure
• Over Frequency
• Emergency Start
• Motor Over 320%
• Drive Not Installed
• Motor Overload
• Disk Error
• Printer Error
• Disk Near Full
• Pressure Error
The Sequential Start Timer and Minimum Run Timer/
Off Delay Timer shall be displayed as numeric values
reflecting the value of the remaining time.
LED Visual Indicators
LED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall
indicate:
• Power On
• Emerg. Isolating Switch Open
• Pump Running • Low System Pressure
• Alarm
• Transfer Switch Normal
• Deluge Open • Transfer Switch Emergency
• Phase Failure • Phase Reversal
• Interlock On
In addition to the standard alarm contacts required
by NFPA 20, the digital display module shall have N.O.
and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digitally displayed alarm and N.O. and N.C. contacts for
remote indication up to EIGHT, specified, programmable alarm.
Data Logging
The digital display shall monitor the system and
log the following data:
• Motor Calls/Starts
• Elapsed Motor Run Time
• Last Trip Currents
• Elapsed Power On Time
• Last Breaker Trip
• Maximum Run Currents
• Minimum Voltages • Minimum Run Currents
• Maximum Voltages • Last Motor Run Time
• Last Phase Failure • Last Start Currents
• Last Phase Reversal • Min/Max Frequency
• Min/Max Pressure
Event Recording
Printer - The controller shall be equipped with a
dot matrix, impact printer to record all operational and
alarm events. The printer shall use standard 16# bond
paper, commercially available at office supply stores.
Thermal or electrostatic printers are not acceptable.
The printer shall feature a mechanical take-up mechanism to prevent excessive paper buildup in the bottom of the controller during automatic operation.
The printer shall automatically record all events
and pressure settings. It shall allow the user to select
the pressure recording frequency based upon either
time or pressure deviation. If set for time based recording, the printer shall record the pressure every
30 minutes during standby and every 15 seconds during operation.
Memory - The controller shall record all operational and alarm events to system memory. All events
shall be time and date stamped and include an index
number. The system memory shall have the capability of storing 3000 events and allow the user access to
the event log via the user interface. The user shall
have the ability to scroll through the stored messages
in groups of 1, 10, or 100.
Floppy Disk Drive - The controller shall include a
floppy disk drive to save all operational and alarm
events. The floppy disk drive shall have the ability to
store up to 1 year’s worth of data (under normal operating conditions) in individual monthly files. Each event
shall be time and date stamped. The controller shall
also have the capability to save settings and values to
disk through the user interface.
Communications - The controller shall feature two
independent communications ports to allow connectivity to computers, modems, or building management
systems.
Solid State Pressure Transducer
The controller shall be supplied with a solid state
pressure transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7
bar) ±1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall be
used for both display of the system pressure and control of the fire pump controller. Systems using analog
pressure devices or mercury switches for operational
control will not be accepted.
The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSURE
shall be digitally displayed and adjustable through the
user interface. The pressure transducer shall be
mounted inside the controller to prevent accidental
damage. The pressure transducer shall be directly
pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without any
other supporting members. Field connections shall
be made externally at the controller coupling to prevent distortion of the pressure switch element and
mechanism.
Operation
A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer
shall be provided as standard. Upon a call to start,
the user interface shall display a message indicating
the remaining time value of the On Delay timer.
The controller shall be field programmable for
manual stop automatic stop. If set for automatic stopping, the controller shall allow the user to select either
a Minimum Run Timer or an Off Delay Timer. Both
timers shall be programmable through the user interface.
The controller shall be fully programmable to allow up to 8 custom alarm messages to be displayed
on the user interface.
A nonadjustable restart delay timer shall be provided to allow the residual voltage of the motor to decay prior to restarting the motor. At least 2 seconds,
but no more than 3 seconds, shall elapse between
stopping and restarting the pump motor.
A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard.
The controller shall have the ability to program the
time, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addition, the controller shall have the capability to display
a preventative maintenance message for a service
inspection. The message text and frequency of occurrence shall be programmable through the user interface.
A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user
interface shall also have the ability to display the status of the system inputs and outputs.
The controller shall not start the fire pump motor
under a single-phase condition. If the motor is already running when a phase loss occurs, the controller shall continue to run the motor, but still display a
Phase Failure alarm.
The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol.
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SP1000-20(A)
Specifications
Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer Switches
Main Fire Pump Controller with Transfer Switch
The main fire pump controller shall be factory assembled and wired with a power transfer switch listed by
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. for transfer switch and
fire pump service. The power transfer switch shall be
approved by Factory Mutual.
The power transfer switch and fire pump controller
shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a single
unit and shall conform to all requirements of the latest
edition of NFPA 20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA
70, National Electrical Code.
Power Transfer Switch for Generator Set Emergency
Power Source
The power transfer switch shall be housed within the
fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC
IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to the fire
pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be
fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The
fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to shipment.
The power transfer switch shall include a motor rated
disconnect/isolating switch capable of interrupting the
motor locked rotor current. The disconnect/isolating
switch shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON
position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism. The disconnect/isolating switch shall be capable
of being padlocked in the OFF position with up to three
padlocks for installation and maintenance safety, and
shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position.
The enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and
three point cam and roller type vault hardware.
A auxiliary contract shall be provided on the transfer
switch to prevent starting of the emergency generator
set when the transfer switch or the main fire pump controller are being serviced.
The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of sensing both the normal power source and the emergency
power source. The normal power source pickup shall be
set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency power source
shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal voltage and 95%
nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accommodate individual installation requirements. The transfer
signal shall be delayed for one second, delaying the transfer and engine start signals so as to compensate for
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momentary, normal power outages. An automatic delay
of three seconds shall be provided upon transfer to or
from the emergency power source to allow the motor to
slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances that could
trip either the generator set or fire pump circuit breakers.
The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER SWITCH
NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and
EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED’s, TEST
and TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible alarm
device and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton mounted on
the flange of the enclosure. The power transfer switch
shall be furnished with both normally open and normally
closed auxiliary contacts for an engine start signal when
normal power failure occurs. Auxiliary contacts shall
also be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the
transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall be
electrically operated and mechanically held, and shall
be capable of being operated by a manual transfer mechanism located on the switch.
The power transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA900
for normal utility power and engine generator set emergency power.
Power Transfer Switch for Second Utility Emergency
Power Source
The power transfer switch shall be housed within the
fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC
IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to the fire
pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be
fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The
fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to shipment.
The power transfer switch shall include a motor rated
combination isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker,
mechanically interlocked and operated with a single,
externally mounted handle. When moving the handle
from OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch closed first, and
then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved from
ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence
the circuit breaker open first, and then the isolating disconnect switch.
The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall
be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door
cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position
except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.
The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be
capable of being padlocked in the OFF position for installation and maintenance safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position without affecting
the tripping characteristics of the circuit breaker. The
enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and three
point cam and roller type vault hardware.
The circuit breaker trip curve adjustment shall be
factory set, tested and sealed for the connected full load
amps of the motor.
The fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall
have data logging capability for historical operation recording and to aid in annual test, service and trouble
shooting. The data logging shall be accessible by front
mounted interface panel and also by saving the information to supplied 1.44M floppy disk drive. The floppy disk
file shall be in text (.txt) format and easily readable by
most common text editing or word processing software.
The circuit breaker shall be capable of being field tested
to verify actual pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous
trip points after field installation without disturbing incoming line and load conductors.
The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of sensing both the normal power source and the emergency
power source. The normal power source pickup shall be
set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency power source
shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal voltage and 95%
nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accommodate individual installation requirements. The transfer
signal shall be delayed for one second, delaying the transfer signal so as to compensate for momentary, normal
power outages. An automatic delay of three seconds
shall be provided upon transfer to or from the emergency
power source to allow the motor to slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances that could trip either the transfer switch or fire pump circuit breakers.
The controller shall have TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED’s, TEST and
TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible alarm device
and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton mounted on the flange
of the enclosure. To aid servicing, no indicating lights or
switch devices shall be mounted on the enclosure door.
Auxiliary contacts shall be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the transfer switch position. The transfer
switch shall be electrically operated and mechanically
held, and shall be capable of being operated by a manual
transfer mechanism located on the switch.
The transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA950 for
normal utility power and second utility emergency power.
Note: FTA900 and FTA950 power transfer switches are
designed for use with Firetrol Electric Fire Pump Controllers, models FTA1000, FTA1250, FTA1300, FTA1350,
FTA1500, FTA1800 and FTA1900.
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SP900-20(A)
Specifications
Limited Service Controllers
The main fire pump controller shall be a
factory assembled, wired and tested Limited
Service Controller conforming to all the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20,
Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
The controller shall be manufactured in the
United States and be listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218,
Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
(cUL), approved by Factory Mutual, and approved by the City of New York for fire pump
service.
The controller shall be of the combined
manual and automatic type suitable for full
voltage starting of the fire pump motor having
the horsepower, voltage, phase and frequency
rating shown on the plans and drawings.
The controller shall be housed in a NEMA
Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, gasketed, wall
mounted steel enclosure.
The controller components shall include a
thermal magnetic circuit breaker with a minimum withstand rating of not less than:
3-20 H.P. — 200-240 Volts —
10,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical
25-30 H.P. — 200-240 Volts —
18,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical
3-30 H.P. — 380-600 Volts —
14,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical
If the available fault current of the system
exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be
supplied with a withstand rating as shown below:
Horsepower
3-30
3-30
Voltage Withstand Rating
Amps RMS Sym.
200-480
65,000
550-600
18,000
The circuit breaker shall have an externally
mounted operating handle mechanically interlocked with the enclosure door so that entrance
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to the controller is not allowed with the handle
in the ON position except by a hidden tool
operated defeater. The circuit breaker handle
shall be capable of being padlocked in the
open or OFF position with up to three padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.
The circuit breaker handle shall be in full control of the circuit breaker. The controller door
shall have a locking type handle.
The controller shall have externally
mounted, on the enclosure flange, POWER ON
and PHASE REVERSAL pilot lights, START
and STOP pushbuttons and an EMERGENCY
RUN mechanism. The START pushbutton and
EMERGENCY RUN mechanism shall be
separate units and not combined.
The POWER ON pilot light shall be wired
through contacts on the phase monitor to give
true power on indication. Loss of power in
any phase or loss of the control circuit transformer shall cause the light to go out. The
PHASE REVERSAL pilot light shall be wired
through contacts on the phase monitor to give
true indication of incorrect phase angle relationships.
The controller shall be supplied with a pressure switch having a range of 0-300 psi (0-21
kg/cm2) and with independent high and low
pressure settings. The pressure switch shall
be mounted inside the controller to prevent
unauthorized adjustment and/or accidental
damage. The pressure switch shall be directly
pipe mounted to a solidly welded bulkhead
pipe coupling without any other supporting
members and field connections shall be made
externally at the controller coupling to prevent
distortion of the pressure switch element and
mechanism. The adjustment knobs shall be
capable of being sealed after final adjustment.
The controller shall have a minimum run
period timer set for ten minutes. The minimum run timer shall include an integral timer
running pilot light to indicate when the run timer
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is in the timing mode. Terminals shall be provided to field convert the controller from automatic to manual shutdown. Terminals shall be
provided so that standard duty rated, normally
open pushbutton stations can be wired to the
controller. Terminals shall be provided so that
a remote deluge valve contact may be wired
to the controller to start the unit. The controller
shall be supplied with interlock and shutdown
circuits as standard.
Individual PHASE FAILURE, PHASE REVERSAL and PUMP OPERATING alarm contacts shall be wired to terminals. These contacts shall be both normally open and normally
closed and be electrically isolated for wiring
to either remote alarm panels as supplied by
the controller manufacturer, or for use with remote telephone dropout type alarm systems.
A factory built in alarm shall be provided in
the fire pump controller, requiring only 120 Volt
supervisory power. This alarm shall give an
audible alarm for PUMP OPERATING,
PHASE FAILURE, or PUMP FAILURE and a
visual alarm for SUPERVISORY VOLTAGE
AVAILABLE. This alarm shall be electrically
isolated from the remote alarm contacts so
that 24 VDC or separate 120 VAC remote
alarms can be utilized. All alarm contacts shall
be rated 125 VAC maximum 10 amperes pilot duty. They shall also be suitable for direct
switching of low energy alarm circuits — 6
VDC minimum, 10 MA, 0.6 VA minimum.
The control circuit transformer shall be of
the molded winding construction type with built
in molded terminals and shall be fuse protected from external loads. The fuse shall be
installed on the transformer.
The manufacturer shall test the entire controller assembly prior to shipment. This test
shall include, but no be restricted to, each function the controller may be required to perform
including remote alarms, remote start, automatic start with manual shutdown, automatic
stop, remote deluge valve start, pressure drop
start and manual start-stop.
The manufacturer shall perform a high potential test of the controller power circuits at
not less than two times the rated voltage plus
1000 volts.
The controller shall be manufactured by
Firetrol, Inc.
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SP750-01(H)
Specifications
Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer Switches
Main Fire Pump Controller with Transfer Switch
The main fire pump controller shall be factory
assembled and wired with a power transfer switch
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. for transfer
switch and fire pump service. The power transfer
switch shall be approved by Factory Mutual.
The power transfer switch and fire pump controller shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a
single unit and shall conform to all requirements of
the latest edition of NFPA 20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps
and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Power Transfer Switch for Generator Set Emergency Power Source
The power transfer switch shall be housed within
the fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type
2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to
the fire pump controller. Where the power transfer
switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The fire pump controller/power
transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and
tested as a unit prior to shipment.
The power transfer switch shall include a motor
rated disconnect/isolating switch capable of interrupting the motor locked rotor current. The disconnect/
isolating switch shall be mechanically interlocked so
that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the
handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool
operated defeater mechanism. The disconnect/isolating switch shall be capable of being padlocked in
the OFF position with up to three padlocks for installation and maintenance safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position. The enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and three
point cam and roller type vault hardware.
A auxiliary contact shall be provided on the transfer switch to prevent starting of the emergency generator set when the transfer switch or the main fire
pump controller are being serviced.
The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of
sensing both the normal power source and the emergency power source. The normal power source
pickup shall be set at 95% nominal voltage. The
emergency power source shall be set to pick up at
90% nominal voltage and 95% nominal frequency.
All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accommodate individual installation requirements. The transfer signal
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shall be delayed for one second, delaying the transfer
and engine start signals so as to compensate for momentary, normal power outages. An automatic delay
of three seconds shall be provided upon transfer to or
from the emergency power source to allow the motor
to slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances that
could trip either the generator set or fire pump circuit
breakers.
The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER
SWITCH NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH
OFF pilot lights, TEST and TRANSFER BYPASS
switches, an audible alarm device and SILENCE
ALARM pushbutton mounted on the flange of the
enclosure. The power transfer switch shall be furnished with both normally open and normally closed
auxiliary contacts for an engine start signal when
normal power failure occurs. Auxiliary contacts shall
also be provided and wired to terminals to indicate
the transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall
be electrically operated and mechanically held, and
shall be capable of being operated by a manual transfer mechanism located on the switch.
The power transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA975
for normal utility power and engine generator set emergency power.
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Specifications
• Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer Switches
Power Transfer Switch for Second Utility Emergency Power Source
The power transfer switch shall be housed within
the fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type
2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to
the fire pump controller. Where the power transfer
switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The fire pump controller/power
transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and
tested as a unit prior to shipment.
The power transfer switch shall include a motor
rated circuit breaker, operated with a single, externally mounted handle. The circuit breaker shall be
mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door
cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position
except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.
The circuit breaker shall be capable of being padlocked
in the OFF position for installation and maintenance
safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the
ON position without affecting the tripping characteristics of the circuit breaker. The enclosure door shall
have a locking type handle and three point cam and
roller type vault hardware.
The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of
sensing both the normal power source and the emergency power source. The normal power source pickup
shall be set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency
power source shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal
voltage and 95% nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be field
adjustable to accommodate individual installation requirements. The transfer signal shall be delayed for
one second, delaying the transfer signal so as to com-
pensate for momentary, normal power outages. An
automatic delay of three seconds shall be provided
upon transfer to or from the emergency power source
to allow the motor to slow sufficiently, preventing line
disturbances that could trip either the transfer switch
or fire pump circuit breakers.
The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER SWITCH
NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and
EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF pilot lights,
TEST and TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible
alarm device and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton
mounted on the flange of the enclosure. To aid servicing, no indicating lights or switch devices shall be
mounted on the enclosure door. Auxiliary contacts
shall be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the
transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall be
electrically operated and mechanically held, and shall
be capable of being operated by a manual transfer
mechanism located on the switch.
The transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA976 for
normal utility power and second utility emergency
power.
Note:
FTA975 and FTA976 power transfer switches are
designed for use with Firetrol Limited Service Controllers model FTA750.
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SP975-01(A)
Specifications
Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controllers
Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controller
The fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled, wired and tested unit and shall conform to all
the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
The controller shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for
Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, and Canadian Standards
Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment (cULus) and approved by Factory Mutual.
The controller shall be:
12 Volt
24 Volt
The controller components shall be housed in a NEMA
Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, wall mounted enclosure.
Operator Interface
The fire pump controller shall feature an operator
interface with user keypad. The interface shall monitor and display motor operating conditions, including
all alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms,
events, and pressure conditions shall be displayed
with a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 4line, 20-character, vacuum fluorescent, dot matrix type
designed to allow easy viewing from all angles and in
all light conditions. The display and interface shall be
NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 protection
and shall be fully accessible without opening the controller door. The display and user interface shall utilize multiple levels of password protection for system
security. A minimum of 3 password levels shall be
provided. The display shall be capable of being programmed for any language.
Digital Status/Alarm Messages
The digital display shall indicate text messages
for the status and alarm conditions of:
• Engine Run
• Sequential Start Time
• Minimum Run Time
• Crank/Rest Time - Cycle
/ Off Delay Time
• Remote Start
• Engine Fail to Start
• System Battery Low
• Low Suction Pressure • Printer Error
• Drive Not Installed
• Manual Engine Crank
• Disk Error
• Disk Near Full
• Pressure Error
The Sequential Start Timer, Minimum Run Timer/Off
Delay Timer and Crank/Rest time shall be displayed
as numeric values reflecting the value of the remaining
time.
LED Visual Indicators
LED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall
indicate:
• Main Switch in Auto
• Alarm
• Engine Fail to Start
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Charger Malfunction
Battery #1 Trouble
Battery #2 Trouble
System Pressure Low
Engine Running
Engine Coolant Temperature High
Engine Oil Pressure Low
Engine Overspeed
In addition to the standard alarm contacts required
by NFPA 20, the digital display module shall have N.O.
and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digitally displayed alarm and N.O. and N.C. contacts for
remote indication up to EIGHT, specified, programmable alarm.
Data Logging
The digital display shall monitor the system and
log the following data:
• Motor Calls/Starts
• Total Engine Run Time
• Last Engine Run Time
• Last Engine Start
• Last High Water Temperature
• Last Low Oil Pressure
• Last Low Fuel Level
• Last Battery Charger Failure
• Last Battery Trouble
• Last Engine Overspeed
• Minimum Battery Voltages
• Maximum Battery Voltages
• Total Unit Run Time
• Minimum/Maximum System Pressure
Event Recording
Printer - The controller shall be equipped with a
dot matrix, impact printer to record all operational and
alarm events. The printer shall use standard 16# bond
paper, commercially available at office supply stores.
Thermal or electrostatic printers are not acceptable.
The printer shall feature a mechanical take-up mechanism to prevent excessive paper buildup in the bottom of the controller during automatic operation.
The printer shall automatically record all events
and pressure settings. It shall allow the user to select
the pressure recording frequency based upon either
time or pressure deviation. If set for time based recording, the printer shall record the pressure every
30 minutes during standby and every 15 seconds during operation.
Memory - The controller shall record all operational and alarm events to system memory. All events
shall be time and date stamped and include an index
number. The system memory shall have the capability of storing 3000 events and allow the user access to
the event log via the user interface. The user shall
have the ability to scroll through the stored messages
in groups of 1, 10, or 100.
Floppy Disk Drive - The controller shall include a
floppy disk drive to save all operational and alarm
events. The floppy disk drive shall have the ability to
store up to 1 year’s worth of data (under normal oper-
ating conditions) in individual monthly files. Each event
shall be time and date stamped. The controller shall
also have the capability to save settings and values to
disk through the user interface.
Communications - The controller shall feature two
independent communications ports to allow connectivity to computers, modems, or building management
systems.
Solid State Pressure Transducer
The controller shall be supplied with a solid state
pressure transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7
bar) ±1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall be
used for both display of the system pressure and control of the fire pump controller. Systems using analog
pressure devices or mercury switches for operational
control will not be accepted.
The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSURE
shall be digitally displayed and adjustable through the
user interface. The pressure transducer shall be
mounted inside the controller to prevent accidental
damage. The pressure transducer shall be directly
pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without any
other supporting members. Field connections shall
be made externally at the controller coupling to prevent distortion of the pressure switch element and
mechanism.
A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user
interface shall also have the ability to display the status
of the system inputs and outputs.
Battery Chargers
The controller shall include two fully automatic, 200
amp hour, 4 step battery chargers. The chargers shall
feature a qualification stage, in which the batteries are
examined by the charger to insure that they are not defective and are capable of accepting a charge. The battery charger shall feature:
• Selectable AC Power Voltage
• Selectable Battery Voltage
• Selectable Battery Type
• Charge Cycle Reset Push-button
The controller shall be a Firetrol brand.
Operation
A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer
shall be provided as standard. Upon a call to start,
the user interface shall display a message indicating
the remaining time value of the On Delay timer.
The controller shall be field programmable for
manual stop or automatic stop. If set for automatic
stopping, the controller shall allow the user to select
either a Minimum Run Timer or an Off Delay Timer.
Both timers shall be programmable through the user
interface.
The controller shall include an AC Power Loss start
timer to start the engine in the event of AC Power failure.
The controller shall be fully programmable to allow
up to 8 custom alarm messages to be displayed on
the user interface.
A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard.
The controller shall have the ability to program the
time, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addition, the controller shall have the capability to display
a preventative maintenance message for a service
inspection. The message text and frequency of occurrence shall be programmable through the user interface.
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SP1100-20
Specifications
Alarm Panels
The alarm panel shall be a factory assembled,
wired and tested unit and shall conform to all the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code.
The alarm panel shall be listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls, certified by CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment (cUL), approved
by the New York City Bureau of Electrical Control and
Board of Standards and Appeals and Factory Mutual.
The alarm panel shall be low voltage DC and
make use of printed circuit boards which can be easily wired together for future additional alarms.
The alarm panel shall have individual pilot lights
to indicate its alarm condition which shall remain
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lighted until the alarm condition has been corrected.
The alarm panel shall also have an audible alarm
which will sound when the alarm conditions occur and
may be silenced by pressing a SILENCE ALARM
push-button.
Each alarm initiation shall be subsequent to any
and all previous alarm conditions so that the silence
push-button acknowledgment of any one alarm will
not prevent the audible alarm from sounding on successive alarm conditions.
The alarm panel shall have a PUSH-TO-TEST
push-button for manually testing all pilot lights, audible alarms and output circuits (types A, B, F, G only).
All alarm pilot lights and push-buttons shall be plainly
marked for identification.
The alarm panel shall be NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11)
drip-proof for indoor wall mounting.
The alarm panel shall be a Firetrol FTA200 model.
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SP200-01(E)
Specifications
Jockey Pump Controllers
The auxiliary jockey pump controller, if required
and specified on the plans and specifications, shall
be factory assembled, wired, and tested and specifically designed for this type of service. This
controller shall be UL listed, and shall be of the
same manufacturer as the main fire pump controller.
The controller shall incorporate a full voltage
magnetic starter, main disconnect switch, motor
fuse block with fuses, HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC
selector switch and a pressure switch.
The pressure switch shall have a range of 30-300
psi (2.1-20.7 bars) and have an adjustable differential range of 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars). The pressure
switch shall be of the diaphragm type utilizing snapaction type contacts. The pressure switch shall be
mounted inside the controller to prevent any unauthorized adjustment and/or accidental damage. The
pressure switch shall be directly pipe mounted to a
bulkhead pipe coupling without any other supporting members. A system pressure gauge shall be
mounted with the pressure switch to assist in
pressure switch adjustments and provide an indication of current system pressure. Field connections
shall be made externally at the controller coupling to
prevent distortion of the pressure switch element
and mechanism.
The controller shall have a running period timer
to prevent too frequent automatic starting of the
jockey pump motor. The timer shall be set to keep
the motor in operation for at least one minute and
interwired with the pressure switch.
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The disconnect switch shall be mechanically
interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be
opened with the handle in the ON position except
by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.
The disconnect switch shall be capable of being
padlocked in the OFF position with up to three
padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.
The minimum enclosure rating shall be NEMA
Type 2 (IEC IP11), drip-proof.
All pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights
shall be NEMA Type 12, oiltight. Pilot lights (when
specified) shall be transformer type. No pushbuttons
or pilot lights shall be mounted on the enclosure
door.
The control circuit transformer (when specified)
shall be of the molded winding construction type
with built-in molded terminals and shall be fuse
protected. The fuse shall be built into the transformer.
The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment,
shall hook up and test the jockey pump controller as
a completed assembly. This test shall include, but
not be restricted to, each function the controller
may be required to perform including manual startstop, automatic start-stop and minimum run timing.
The manufacturer shall perform a high potential
test of the controller power circuits at not less than
two times the rated voltage plus 1000 Volts.
The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol,
Inc.
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SP500-01(I)
Specifications
Jockey Pump Controllers
Wye Delta Open Transition with Main Disconnect Switch
The auxiliary jockey pump controller, if required
and specified on the plans and specifications, shall
be factory assembled, wired, and tested and specifically designed for this type of service. This
controller shall be UL listed, and shall be of the
same manufacturer as the main fire pump controller.
The controller shall incorporate a wye delta open
transition starting method, control circuit transformer, main disconnect switch, motor fuse block,
HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC selector switch and pressure switch.
The pressure switch shall have a range of 30-300
psi (2.1-20.7 bars) and have an adjustable differential range of 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars). The pressure
switch shall be of the diaphragm type utilizing snapaction type contacts. The pressure switch shall be
mounted inside the controller to prevent any unauthorized adjustment and/or accidental damage. The
adjustment knobs shall be capable of being sealed
after final adjustment. The pressure switch shall be
directly pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling
without any other supporting members. A system
pressure gauge shall be mounted with the pressure
switch to assist in pressure switch adjustments and
provide an indication of current system pressure.
Field connections shall be made externally at the
controller coupling to prevent distortion of the pressure switch element and mechanism.
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The controller shall have a running period timer
to prevent too frequent automatic starting of the
jockey pump motor. The timer shall be set to keep
the motor in operation for at least one minute and
interwired with the pressure switch.
The disconnect switch shall be mechanically
interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be
opened with the handle in the ON position except
by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.
The disconnect switch shall be capable of being
padlocked in the OFF position with up to three
padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.
The minimum enclosure rating shall be NEMA
Type 2 (IEC IP11), drip-proof.
All pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights
shall be NEMA Type 12, oiltight. Pilot lights (when
specified) shall be transformer type. No pushbuttons
or pilot lights shall be mounted on the enclosure
door.
The control circuit transformer shall be of the
molded winding construction type with built-in
molded terminals and shall be fuse protected. The
fuse shall be built into the transformer.
The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment,
shall hook up and test the jockey pump controller as
a completed assembly. This test shall include, but
not be restricted to, each function the controller
may be required to perform including manual startstop, automatic start-stop and minimum run timing.
The manufacturer shall perform a high potential
test of the controller power circuits at not less than
two times the rated voltage plus 1000 Volts.
The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol,
Inc.
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