FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER
For Diesel Driven Fire Pumps
Hazardous Area, for Zones 1 & 2 (Class 1 Division 1)
Type
EFP/NFPA80/PN
Release 1.3
Features:
The Metron Eledyne Diesel Pneumatic Fire Pump
Controller is designed and approved for use in
Class 1, Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D,
hazardous locations and suitable for use in adverse
conditions.
Components are contained in a NEMA 4X
weatherproof enclosure with a ‘lexan’ windowed
front door and lockable internal access door on
which is mounted the indicators and switches.
The controller is suitable for either direct mounting
on the engine skid using AV mounts or for wall
mounting. A freestanding plinth is available as an
optional extra.
Standard paint finish in epoxy resin, colour red to
Metron Eledyne paint specification number PS
0396 and suitable for use in corrosive
environments. Internal components are mounted
on a white gear tray.
The controller is designed to operate in exposed
hazardous installations such as offshore oil platforms, chemical and petrochemical plants.
Powered by air supply filtered lubricated or not (when used at 0°C and below, dry air and
pipe trace heating should be used).
Single air supply input to controller with a pressure gauge for visual monitoring. Maximum
inlet pressure 10 bars. Minimum pressure 6 bars.
Dual air supply monitoring circuits to lock out and alarm at low pressure. Alarm only at high
pressure.
RoHS & WEEE
COMPLIANT
WEE/CFO105WV
NFPA20
The controller is designed to the latest NFPA No
20 standards for automatic and manual starting of
diesel engine driven fire pumps.
Features continued:Single crank output of 90 seconds.
Air supply input is via a 10 mm stainless
steel bulkhead fitting. Outputs to
solenoids and monitoring circuits via 6
mm stainless steel bulkhead fittings.
Can be used with air cylinder pressures
higher than 10 bars provided reducers are
fitted external to controller.
Logic chassis fitted with plug in logic
modules for ease of replacement.
Suitable for operation in ambient
temperatures up to 50°C (a sun canopy
must be fitted on outdoor installations
when used in high ambient temperatures.)
Logic modules fitted with pop up
indicators giving instant indication of
input and output pressures.
Emergency manual start P.B behind lockable break glass panel on door allowing starting from
either cylinder.
Adjustable 0-20 seconds, delay start timer.
Oil and water monitoring channels with engine overspeed shutdown as standard. Extra
monitor channels available as Options (A, B, C).
Air flaps can be operated in an overspeed shutdown condition.
40 day pulse counter for weekly starting which is internally mounted.
Voltfree electrical changeover contacts for ‘Pump on demand’, ‘Engine running’, ‘Controller
off or in manual’, ‘Fault on engine or controller’. These contacts must be fed from
intrinsically safe relays fitted in safe area.
Controller Options
A - Extra Monitor / fault Channel
B - Extra Monitor / faultChannel
E - Anti-condensation Heater and Thermostat (either 110 volts or 220/240 volts)
P - Plinth
S - Stainless Steel Enclosure
METRON ELEDYNE, a division of Hubbell Ltd
19 Autumn Park, Dysart Road, Grantham, LINCS. NG31 7DD. United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1476 516120 FAX: +44 (0) 1476 516121
email: info@metroneledyne.co.uk www.metroneledyne.co.uk