Firetrol FTA1800 Autotransformer Starting Fire Pump Controllers

Description

Firetrol FTA1800 Autotransformer Starting Fire Pump Controllers use an autotransformer to supply reduced voltage when starting the motor. The controller is of the closed circuit type where the motor circuit remains closed during the transition from start to run resulting in minimum line disturbance.The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump system information.The autotransformer has three taps for selection of starting current and torque; 50% tap for 150% current and 25% torque, 65% tap (factory setting) for 250% current and 42% torque and the 80% tap for 384% current and 64% 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

Autotransformer Starting Fire Pump Controllers use an autotransformer to supply reduced voltage when starting the motor.
The controller is of the closed circuit type where the motor circuit remains closed during the transition from start to run resulting in minimum line disturbance.
The autotransformer has three taps for selection of starting current and torque; 50% tap for 150% current and 25% torque, 65% tap (factory setting) for 250% current and 42% torque and the 80% tap for 384% current and 64% torque.

Features

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

Applications

Facilities with limited power capacity or long cable runs from the utility.
Systems powered by emergency backup generators with sensitive voltage regulation.
Large industrial plants where multiple high-horsepower motors may start simultaneously.
High-rise commercial buildings requiring minimized mechanical vibration in fire piping.