Firetrol FTA1250 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, dis-plays and records fire pump system information.When the controller is actuated via pressure, START push-button, 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.

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

Starting Method: Part Wye Delta (Reduced Current)
Standard Compliance: NFPA 20, UL 218, FM 1321/1322
Voltage Range: 200V to 600V (depending on specific model configuration)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Enclosure Rating: NEMA Type 2 (Standard), with options for Type 3R, 4, 4X, and 12
Horsepower Rating: Available for a wide range of motor sizes
Short Circuit Withstand Rating: High-interrupting capacity options available

Features

Disconnect Switch / Circuit Breaker
Motor Starter
7″ Capacitive Color Touchscreen
Weekly Test Timer
Data Logging
True RMS Metering

Applications

Firetrol FTA1250 Electric Fire Pump Controllers are essential components in fire suppression systems across various high-stakes sectors:

High-rise commercial office buildings and residential complexes.
Industrial manufacturing plants and processing facilities.
Oil and gas refineries where safety systems must be fail-safe.
Large-scale warehouses and logistics hubs.
Hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities requiring reliable fire protection.