General Information
Typical Pressure Sensing Line Connection
Fire Pump Controllers & Jockey Pump Controllers
If water pulsation causes erratic operation of the
pressure switch or the recorder, a supplemental air chamber
or pulsation damper might be needed
Not less than 1/2-in. brass pipe
with brass fittings or equivalent
Figure A.10.5.2.1(a) Piping Connection for Each Automatic
Pressure Switch (for Electric Fire Pump and Jockey Pumps).
Not less than 5 ft. 0 in.
Control Panel
Indicating
control valve
Bronze check valves with
3/32-in. orifice in clapper
Notes:
1) Solenoid drain valve used for engine-driven fire pumps can be at
A, B, or inside controller enclosure.
2) If water is clean, ground-faced unions with noncorrosive diaphragms
drilled for 3/32 in. orifices can be used in place of the check valves.
Pressure
Switch
Suction
Connected to a tapped boss
or other suitable outlet
between the indicating
control valve and check
valve
1/2-in. globe valves
A
1/4-in. plug
Fire
Pump
Controller
WATER
SUPPLY
1/2-in. globe valves
B
1/4-in. plug
Test connection at A or B
See Note
Minimum
5 ft. (1.5 m)
Fire
Pump
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Jockey
Pump
Figure A.10.5.2.1(b) Piping Connection for Pressure-Sensing
Line (Electric Fire Pumps).
Note: Check valves or ground-face unions complying with 10.5.2.1.
Minimum
5 ft. (1.5 m)
Jockey
Pump
Controller
See Note
NFPA 20 (2007 Edition)
10.5.2.1 Water Pressure Control.
10.5.2.1.1.1 Unless the requirements of 10.5.2.1.1.2 are met, there shall be provided a pressure-actuated switch having adjustable high and low
calibrated set points as part of the controller.
10.5.2.1.1.2 The requirements of 10.5.2.1.1.1 shall not apply in a nonpressure-actuated controller, where the pressure-actuated switch shall
not be required.
10.5.2.1.2 There shall be no pressure snubber or restrictive orifice employed within the pressure switch.
10.5.2.1.3 This switch shall be responsive to water pressure in the fire protection system.
10.5.2.1.4 The pressure-sensing element of the switch shall be capable of withstanding a momentary surge pressure of 400 psi (27.6 bar) or
133 percent of fire pump controller rated operating pressure, whichever is higher, without losing its accuracy.
10.5.2.1.5 Suitable provision shall be made for relieving pressure to the pressure-actuated switch to allow testing of the operation of the
controller and the pumping unit. (See figure A.10.5.2.1(a) and Figure A.10.5.2.1(b)).
10.5.2.1.6 Water pressure control shall be in accordance with 10.5.2.1.6.1 through 10.5.2.1.6.5.
10.5.2.1.6.1 Pressure switch actuation at the low adjustment setting shall initiate pump starting sequence (if pump is not already in operation).
10.5.2.1.6.2 A listed pressure recording device shall be installed to sense and record the pressure in each fire pump controller pressure-sensing
line at the input to the controller.
10.5.2.1.6.3 The recorder shall be capable of operating for at least 7 days without being reset or rewound.
10.5.2.1.6.4 The pressure-sensing element of the recorder shall be capable of withstanding a momentary surge pressure of at least 400 psi
(27.6 bar) or 133 percent of fire pump controller rated operating pressure, whichever is greater, without losing its accuracy.
10.5.2.1.6.5 For variable speed pressure limiting control, a 1/2 in. (15mm) nominal size inside diameter pressure line shall be connected
between the pump discharge flange and the discharge control valve, as appropriate.
A.10.5.2.1 Installation of the pressure-sensing line between the discharge check valve and the control valve is necessary to facilitate
isolation of the jockey pump controller (and sensing line) for maintenance without having to drain the entire system (See figure
A.10.5.2.1(a) and figure A.10.5.2.1(b)).
A.10.5.2.1.6.2 The pressure recorder should be able to record a pressure at least 150 percent of the pump discharge pressure under no-flow
conditions. In a high-rise building, this requirement can exceed 400 psi (27.6 bar). This pressure recorder should be readable
without opening the fire pump controller enclosure. This requirement does not mandate a separate recording device for each
controller. A single multi-channel recording device can serve multiple sensors.
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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:
„ Two pole AC line circuit breaker
„ Manual-Off-Auto selector switch
„ Manual test push-button
• FTA1100
„ Two manual crank push-buttons
„ 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)
„ Door mounted display/interface panel featuring
a 80 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display,
Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and
easy to read LED Indicators
„ MAIN SWITCH IN AUTO LED
„ ENGINE FAIL TO START LED
„ CHARGER MALFUNCTION LED
„ BATTERY #1 TROUBLE LED
„ BATTERY #2 TROUBLE LED
„ SYSTEM PRESSURE LOW LED
„ ENGINE RUNNING LED
„ ENGINE COOLANT TEMP HIGH LED
„ ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW LED
„ ENGINE OVERSPEED LED
„ LOW FUEL LEVEL LED
„ Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
„ Daylight Savings Time Option
„ Weekly Test Timer
„ Engine Run Time Meter
„ Digital Pressure Display
„ USB Host Controller and Port
„ Solid State Pressure Transducer
„ Data Log
„ Event Log (3000 events)
„ Simultaneous Display of Battery Voltages and
Charging Rates
„ Disk Error Message
„ Disk Near Full Message
„ Pressure Error Message
„ Fail to Start Message
„ Low Suction Pressure Message
„ Crank Cycle Status Indication (Displays Cranking Battery, Number of Starting Attempts and
Crank/Rest Time Remaining)
„ 300 psi (20.7 bars) wet parts (solid state pressure transducer, solenoid valve, plumbing) for
fresh water applications
„ High Speed Open Serial Communications Port
„ NEMA Type 2 enclosure
Special Enclosures
-T
NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14), Painted Steel
-E
NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56), Painted Steel
-F
NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56), #304 Stainless Steel,
Unfinished**
-FXP NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56), #304 Stainless Steel,
Painted Finish
-FD NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56), #316 Stainless Steel,
Unfinished**
-FDB NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56), 12 Gauge, Seam
Welded, #316 Stainless Steel, Polished and
Brushed Finish
-FDP NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56), #316 Stainless Steel
Painted Finish
-G
NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52), Painted Steel
** Unfinished (Not painted, polished or brushed).
-CPL
Mounting Legs
-N31 Standard 12” Mounting Legs
-N32 Base Mounting Legs 6”
-JR
-JT
-CTS
-EE
-EF
-EH
-EJ
-EK
-KH
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
-LC
-LD
-LE
-LG
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
-AJ
-AK
-AL
-AM
-AN
-AP
-AR
-AS
-AT
-AV
-AW
-AY
-COM
Additional contacts for remote indication, engine running - 2 sets provided as standard
Contacts for remote indication,
engine overspeed
Contacts for remote indication,
low oil pressure
Contacts for remote indication,
high water temperature
Contacts for remote indication,
engine failed to start
Contacts for remote indication,
battery / charger failure
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in manual
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in off
Contacts for remote indication,
main switch in auto
Contacts for remote indication,
pump room trouble (common alarm)1
Contacts for remote indication,
low pump room temperature1
Contacts for remote indication, reservoir low1
Contacts for remote indication, low suction
pressure1
Low suction pressure alarm, (Includes
selectable auto/manual reset, audible, visible
and remote alarms, initiating pressure switch not
included)
-PE
Contacts for remote indication, system 115%
over pressure (for use with PLD engines only)
Built-in low suction pressure alarm panel (Includes selectable auto/manual reset, audible,
visible and remote alarms and mounted and
wired pressure switch)
Additional contacts for remote indication, engine
trouble (common alarm) - 1 set provided as
standard
Additional contacts for remote indication, main
switch mis-set (common alarm) - 1 set provided
as standard
Contacts for remote indication,
relief valve discharge1
Visible flow meter on alarm1
Contacts for remote indication,
flow meter on1
Visible jockey pump running indication
Audible and Visible jockey pump trouble indication
Contacts for remote indication, common output
for any alarm
Contacts for remote indication,
high fuel level1
Visible fuel spill alarm1
Contacts for remote indication,
fuel spill1
Contacts for remote indication,
reservoir high1
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)
-ZPN
5150 Ethernet Connectivity Module (Allows
users to monitor limited controller status via a
single computer or over a computer network)
-ZPM
Serial Modbus RTU Communications Protocol
(Allows users to monitor all aspects of the controller status via a RS485 communications network (system integration required). (Includes
RS485 to twisted pair breakout module, optical
isolation module (4000 ft. range) and customer
connection terminal blocks).
FTA1100-K1 Low fuel level switch, 16” Max. Length2
FTA1100-K1-X High/Low fuel level switch - specify levels/tank dimensions2
FTA1100-K2 Low fuel level switch, 25” Max. Length2
FTA1100-K21 380-480 volt operation (transformer)2
Export packaging (Wooden crating to conform to IPPC
standards)
1
2
- Initiating switches by others
- Shipped loose for installation by the customer
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