Fire Pump Controllers

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Fire Pump Controllers
Built to Standard
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
 Pamphlet 20 (NFPA-20)
 Standard for the Installation of Stationary
Pumps for Fire Protection
 Latest Edition (2016)
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Listings, Approvals & Certifications
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
 UL218 - Fire pump controllers
 UL1008 - Transfer Switch Equipment
 CSA C22.2 No. 14 Industrial Control Equipment
FM Global
 Approvals Class 1321/1323
CE Marking
 Optional
 Self-declaration
 Various EN, IEC & CEE directives and standards
New York City
 Accepted for use in the city of New York by the
Department of Buildings
Fire Pump Controllers
General
 Pressure and event recorder
 Pressure readings with date stamp
 Event recording with date stamp
 Stored in memory for lifetime of controller
 Data viewable on operator interface display screen
 Downloadable by USB port to external memory
device
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Listings, Approvals & Certifications
 Seismic Compliant
 Mounting arrangement: Wall /Rigid Wall Mounted
 Components are tested in accordance with ICC-ES
AC156, IBC 2015 & CBC 2016
 OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP)
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Full Service
Electric Fire Pump Controllers
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External Components
ViZiTouch V2 Operator Interface
Lifting Lugs
4” Alarm Bell

Externally Custom Designed

mounted IS/CB operator handle
pressure
transducer
and run test
solenoid
valve with
protective
cover.
Exterior USB Port

Key lock
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Internal Components
Circuit Breaker &
Interior
Isolating switch
USB Port
assembly

I/O board with Motor Contactor

removable alarm
contact terminals

Surge arrestor
Model GPA Custom designed
emergency start
mechanism with
integrated limit
switch
Gland plate
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External Components
Lifting Lugs
4” Alarm Bell

Custom designed
Externally IS/CB operator handle
mounted
pressure
transducer ViZiTouch V2
and run test Operator Interface
solenoid
valve with
protective
cover.
Transfer switch Exterior USB Port
compartment
Key lock
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Internal Components

I/O board with

removable alarm
contact terminals
Circuit Breaker &
Isolating switch
assembly

Model GPU Transfer Switch

Surge arrestor
Gland plate
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Standard Remote Alarm Contacts
 Required by NFPA20
 Power available
 Phase reversal
 Motor run
 Not required by NFPA20
 Common pump room alarm
 Common motor trouble
 Free (field programmable)

Note: Contacts are DPDT-8A-250VAC

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Standard Remote Alarm Contacts
 Required by NFPA20 when transfer switch is supplied
 Isolating switch in the OFF position
 Transfer switch in normal position
 Transfer switch in alternate (emergency) position

Note: Contacts are SPDT-8A-250VAC

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Starting Methods Summary
WYE-DELTA WYE-DELTA
ACROSS PART AUTOTRANS SOFT START PRIMARY
CLOSED OPEN
THE LINE WINDING FORMER SOFT STOP RESISTOR
TRANSITION TRANSITION

FULL REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED

VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
TYPICAL APPLIED
MOTOR STARTING 100% 100% 65% 30% 70% 100% 100%
VOLTAGE
60% OF
6 X FULL
NORMAL 42% OF 50% OF 50% OF 33% OF 33% OF
INRUSH LOAD
WITH 1st NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL
CURRENT
WINDING

STARTING TORQUE 100% 48% 42% 30% 49% 33% 33%

MOTOR TYPE STANDARD SPECIAL STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD SPECIAL SPECIAL

# OF WIRE
3 WIRE 6 WIRE 3 WIRE 3 WIRE 3 WIRE 6 WIRE 6 WIRE
CONNECTIONS
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Starting Methods
Full Voltage - Across the Line (Direct on Line)

Starting Method: Full Voltage Across the line (Direct on line)

Typical Voltage Applied at Start: 100%
Inrush Current: 6x normal load current
Starting Torque: 100% Motor
Type: Across the line (Direct on line)
No. of Contactors: 1 at 100% of horsepower
Min. ampacity of motor conductors: 3 at 125% x 100% of Full Load Current (FLC)
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Starting Methods
Full Voltage - Across the Line (Direct on Line)
Circuit Breaker / Isolating
Switch Assembly

Isolating Switch / Circuit

Breaker Operator Handle
I/O Board

Current Transformers (3)

Surge Arrestor
Motor Contactor

Control Relay Emergency Start

Mechanism with Integrated
Limit Switch
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Starting Methods
Starting Curve - Full Voltage - Across the Line (Direct on Line)
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Autotransformer

Starting Method: Reduced Voltage - Autotransformer

Typical Voltage Applied at Start: 65%
Inrush Current: 42% of normal load current
Starting Torque: 42%
Motor Type: Across the line (direct on line)
No. of Contactors: 2 at 42%, 1 at 33% of motor full load current (FLC)
Min. ampacity of motor conductors: 3 at 125% x 100% of FLC
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Autotransformer
Circuit Breaker / Isolating
Switch Assembly
Surge Arrestor

Isolating Switch / Circuit

Breaker Operator Handle
I/O Board

Control Relays

Current Transformers (3)

Transformer
Motor Contactors

Emergency Start
Mechanism with Integrated
Limit Switch
Autotransformer
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Starting Methods
Starting Curve - Reduced Voltage – Autotransformer
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Electronic Soft Starter (Soft Start / Soft Stop)

Starting Method: Reduced Voltage - Soft start / soft stop

Typical Voltage Applied at Start: 30%
Inrush Current: 30% (adjustable)
Starting Torque: 30%
Motor Type: Across the line (direct on line)
No. of Contactors: 1 at 100% of horsepower
Min. ampacity of motor conductors: 3 at 125% x 100% of full load current (FLC)
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage - Electronic Soft Starter (Soft Start / Soft Stop)
Circuit Breaker / Isolating
Switch Assembly
Surge Arrestor

Isolating Switch / Circuit

Breaker Operator Handle
I/O Board

Control Relays

Current Transformers (3)

Transformer
Motor Contactors

Emergency Start
Mechanism with Integrated
Limit Switch
Soft Starter
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Starting Methods
Starting Curve - Reduced Voltage – Electronic Soft Starter
(Soft Start / Soft Stop)
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Closed

Starting Method: Reduced Voltage - Wye-delta closed

Typical Voltage Applied at Start: 100%
Inrush Current: 33% of normal load current
Starting Torque: 33%
Motor Type: Wye-delta
No. of Contactors: 2 at 58%, 1 at 33% of motor full load current (FLC)
Min. ampacity of motor conductors: 6 at 125% x 58% of FLC
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Closed
Circuit Breaker / Isolating
Switch Assembly
Surge Arrestor

Isolating Switch / Circuit

Breaker Operator Handle
I/O Board

Control Relays

Current Transformers (3)

Transformer
Motor Contactors

Emergency Start
Mechanism with Integrated
Limit Switch
Resistor
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Starting Methods
Starting Curve - Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Closed
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Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Open

Starting Method: Reduced Voltage

Wye-delta open
Typical Voltage Applied at Start: 100%
Inrush Current: 33% of normal load current
Starting Torque: 33%
Motor Type: Wye-delta
No. of Contactors: 2 at 58%, 1 at 33% of motor full load current (FLC)
Min. ampacity of motor conductors: 6 at 125% x 58% of FLC
Fire Pump Controllers
Starting Methods
Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Open
Circuit Breaker / Isolating
Switch Assembly
Surge Arrestor

Isolating Switch / Circuit

Breaker Operator Handle
I/O Board

Current Transformers (3)

Transformer
Motor Contactors
Control Relays

Emergency Start
Mechanism with Integrated
Limit Switch
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Starting Methods
Starting Curve - Reduced Voltage – Wye Delta Open
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ViZiTouch V2 Operator Interface
Main features include:
 7” color display
 On-screen menu with intuitive icons
 Customizable factory issued password
 USB port cover (NEMA 4 rating)
 Integrated touch screen protector
 Powerful CPU
 Multi-language
 Upgradable software
 Wi-Fi connectivity (future)
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Home Screen
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Home Screen
with Automatic Transfer switch
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Diesel Engine
Fire Pump Controllers
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General
 AC power supply
 120V/1ph/60hz
 208V to 240V/1ph/50-60hz
 Engine starting voltage
 12VDC
 24VDC
 Grounding system
 Negative
 Battery chargers
 Two independent fully automatic
 10A continuous charge
 500mA trickle charge
Fire Pump Controllers
External Components ViZiTouch V2
Operator Interface
4” Alarm Bell
Key Lock

Externally mounted pressure

transducer and run test
solenoid valve with protective
cover

Exterior USB Port

Hand-Off-Auto
selector switch
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Internal Components
Transformers

AC isolation circuit breaker

Interior USB Port External isolation

switch (optional)
Battery chargers

DC isolation circuit breaker EMI filter

I/O board with

removable alarm Automotive type
contact terminals Gland plate engine connections
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Operational Features
Manual Start or Run Test or
Automatic Start
Remote Start Periodic Test
High Coolant
Alarm only Alarm only Shutdown
Temperature
Alarm &
Low Oil Pressure Alarm only Alarm only Shutdown
Shutdown
Schedule Overspeed Shutdown Shutdown Shutdown
Pump Room Low/High
Alarm only Alarm only Alarm only
Ambient Temperature
Low Fuel Level Alarm only Alarm only Alarm only
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Standard Remote Alarm Contacts
 Controller trouble
 Engine run / Louver activation
circuit
 Main switch in HAND or OFF
 Engine trouble**
 Pump room alarm**
 Field Programmable

** Re-assignable
Fire Pump Controllers
ViZiTouch V2 Operator Interface
Main features include:
 7” color display
 On-screen menu with intuitive icons
 Customizable factory issued
password
 USB port cover (NEMA 4 rating)
 Integrated touch screen protector
 Powerful CPU
 Multi-language
 Upgradable software
 Wi-Fi connectivity (future)
Fire Pump Controllers
Home screen
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Engine Connections
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Engine Connections
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Field Connections
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Jockey Pump Controllers
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External Components
Wall Mounting Lugs (4)
Digital Display 2 top – 2 bottom

Main Disconnect

Operator Interface
Type 2 Enclosure
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Internal Components
Transformer
Microprocessor Logic Board
Incoming Power Connection
Primary Fuses
Main Disconnect

HP Rated Motor Contactor

Pressure Transducer Thermo-magnetic

Motor Protector

Motor Connections
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iPD+ Operator Interface
Digital Display Power ON LED

Pressure Status LED’s

Auto Start LED

Hand Start LED

START / STOP Pushbuttons

Navigation Keypad

ON/OFF Pushbutton
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