Firetrol FTA1300 Electric Fire Pump Controllers

Description

The Firetrol FTA1300 series operates as a specialized Wye-Delta, Open Transition starting system. This method is a preferred technical approach for starting fire pump motors when full-voltage starting is not feasible due to power source limitations. The controller functions by initially connecting the motor windings in a “Wye” configuration, which effectively reduces the starting current and torque to roughly one-third of standard levels. This controlled start is vital for preventing voltage drops that could interfere with other emergency equipment.

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

While specific internal components may vary based on horsepower (HP) and voltage requirements, the Firetrol FTA1300 Electric Fire Pump Controllers generally adhere to the following technical parameters:

Starting Method: Wye-Delta (Star-Delta) Open Transition.
Starting Current: 33% of full voltage locked rotor current.
Starting Torque: 33% of full voltage locked rotor torque.
Standards: Built to NFPA 20 requirements.
Approvals: UL Listed, FM Approved.
Enclosure Types: NEMA Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, or 12 available.
Voltage Range: 200V to 600V (Specify upon request).
Phase: 3-Phase, 50/60Hz.

Features

Voltage surge protector
Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor horsepower and voltage
Fire pump Circuit Breaker
Single Handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit Breaker mechanism
Motor contactor
Single Handle Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically close motor contactor contacts in an emergency condition
Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass automatic start circuits
Daylight Savings Time Option
Elapsed Time Meter
7.0” LCD capacitive type color touch screen (HMI technology) software upgradeable operator interface powered by an embedded microcomputer with software PLC logic.
500 PSI Pressure Transducer (calibrated for 300 PSI (20.7 Bar))and Test Solenoid for fresh water applications, externally mounted with protective cover
Audible alarm buzzer embedded in the MarkIII+
Pump Room Ambient Temperature Switch, Display and Alarms
Pressure and Event Recording with
Date Stamp to System Memory Accessible
VIA The User Interface and
Downloadable to a USB Flash Drive
Modbus Communications with TCP/IP frame format and a shielded female RJ45 connector
NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP22) enclosure with bottom entry gland plate and lifting lugs
Suitable for use as Service Equipment
The controller supplies visual indication of the following: Power Available
Motor Run
Periodic Test
Manual Start
Deluge Valve Start
Remote
Automatic Start
Remote Manual Start
Emergency Start
Pump On Demand (Automatic Start)
Pump Room Temp.
Lockout
The controller displays visual indication for the following alarm conditions:
- Control Voltage Not Healthy
- Invalid Cut-In
- Lock Rotor Current
- Loss of Power
- Low Ambient Temp.
- Low Water Level
- Motor Trouble
- Phase Reversal
- Overcurrent
- Overvoltage
- Phase Loss L1 / L2 / L3
- Phase Unbalanced
- Pressure Transducer Fault Detected
- Pump On Demand
- Pump Room Alarm
- Service Required
- Undercurrent
- Undervoltage
- Check Test Solenoid
- Weekly Test Cut-In Reached
- Audible and Visible Indication for Fail To Start.