Firerol FTA3100S Series

Description

Firetrol Variable Speed Electric Fire Pump Controllers provide a variable frequency drive (VFD) to control the speed of a centrifugal pump to limit system pressure in a fire sprinkler system. The Firetrol FTA3100S Series stands at the forefront of fire pump control technology. In many fire protection scenarios, a constant-speed pump can create excessive pressure during low-flow conditions, leading to mechanical stress on the entire network. The FTA3100S Series solves this by acting as an intelligent governor. By sensing discharge pressure and adjusting the motor’s frequency through the VFD, the controller ensures that the system pressure never exceeds the calibrated set point.

Brand

Firetrol

Firetrol, was founded in the early 1970’s and incorporated in Erie, Pennsylvania by an entrepreneur who saw an opportunity in a unique marketplace; the fire pump control industry. The business grew steadily between 1971 and 1980 as the company developed the first fire pump controller with molded case circuit breakers which drastically reduced their size, the first manual wound rotor controller for the New York City high-rise marketplace, the first medium voltage controller, and the first UL Listed controller with an automatic power transfer switch.

Specifications

Main Fire Pump Controller

The MarkIII+ FTA 3100S provides a variable frequency drive (VFD) to control the speed of a centrifugal pump for the purpose of limiting the system pressure in a sprinkler system used for fire protection. The controller shall control a fire pump motor having the horsepower, voltage, phase and frequency rating shown on the plans and drawings. The controller shall be equipped with both automatic and
manual bypass to start and run the motor should a problem arise with the VFD. The controller shall be provided with a full voltage starting bypass.

Standards, Listings & Approvals
The controller shall conform to all the requirements of the latest editions of:
NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
The controller shall be listed by:
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers Canadian Standards Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment (cUL)
The controller shall be approved by:
Factory Mutual (IEC 62091)

Enclosure
The controller components shall be housed in a NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP54) drip-proof, floor mounted enclosure with powder coat finish. The enclosure shall include conductor entry gland plates, enclosure lifting brackets and lockable door.

Features

MarkIII+ Operator Interface with display of set-point pressure, system pressure and start/stop set-points
Line Reactor 5%
NEMA Type 12 ventilated enclosure
VFD-Bypass selector switch
VFD Hertz Display and Visual indication of VFD Fault & VFD Bypass
Conduit entry gland plates

Applications

High-rise residential and commercial towers with high static head.
Industrial facilities where water supply pressure from the city fluctuates significantly.
Large-scale warehouse complexes with sensitive plastic or high-pressure piping.
Retrofit projects aiming to reduce maintenance costs related to pressure surge