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Description—Firetrol® FTA1000 Full Voltage Fire

Pump Controllers are intended for use with electric

motor driven fire pumps where the capacity of the

power source permits full voltage starting. Full volt-

age is applied to the motor as soon as the controller

is actuated. The controller monitors, displays and

records fire pump system information.

Full voltage starting is simple and low cost and is

preferred whenever the utility or emergency generator

set will permit this type of starting.

Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed

by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with

UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,

Standard for Industrial Control Equipment , and ap-

proved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or

exceed the requirements of the approving authorities

as well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20,

Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70,

National Electrical Code.

Standard Features—The following are included as

standard with each controller: Voltage surge protector

Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected mo-

tor horsepower and voltage

Fire pump Circuit Breaker

Motor contactor

Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechani-

cally close motor contactor contacts in an emer-

gency condition

Product DescriptionFull Voltage Starting Electric

Fire Pump ControllersFTA1000 •

Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass

automatic start circuits

Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a

40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Mem-

brane Type User Control Push-buttons and easy

to read LED Indicators Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit

Breaker mechanism

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED

TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL LED (If unit or-

dered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)

TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unitordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)

EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If

unit ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)

Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer

Daylight Savings Time Option

Weekly Test Timer

Elapsed Time Meter

Digital Pressure Display

1.44M Floppy Disk Drive

Data Log

Event Log (3000 Events)

True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 phase

display of amps and volts Disk Error message

Disk Near Full message

Pressure Error message

Motor Over 320% message

Local Start message

Remote Start message

Emergency Start message

Fail To Start message

Undervoltage message

Overvoltage message

Low Suction Pressure message

High Speed Open Serial Communications Port

NEMA Type 2 enclosure



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PD1250-20(B)

SPECIAL ENCLOSURES-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)-F NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)

FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900

-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)

CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTION-N Intermediate withstand rating

150,000 Amps RMS Sym.-P High withstand rating

200,000 Amps RMS SymNote: Intermediate and High withstand ratings may not beavailable for all horsepowers and voltages. Consultfactory for availability.

ANTI-CONDENSATION SPACE HEATERS-H 120 Volt Space Heater -J 120 Volt Space Heater With

Thermostat-K 120 Volt Space Heater With

Humidistat-L 240 Volt Space Heater -M 240 Volt Space Heater With

Thermostat-N 240 Volt Space Heater With

Humidistat

PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS-B 0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar)

Pressure Transducer for Fresh Water Service

-C 0-300 psi (0-21.1 bar) Pressure Transducer for Sea Water, Foam or Copper Corrosive Service

-D 0-600 psi (0-42.25 bar) Pressure Transducer for Sea Water, Foam or Copper Corrosive Service

AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCHES(Refer to publication SD900-21)FTA900 - generator set emergency supplyFTA901 - bypass isolation switch for generator setemergency supplyFTA950 - second utility emergency supplyFTA951 - bypass isolation switch for second utilityemergency supply

ALARMS-AC Extra contacts (normally open &

normally closed) for remote indication, pump operating

-AF Audible and Visible low pump room temperature alarm

-AG Built-in reservoir low alarm-AH Audible low suction pressure

alarm-AM Contacts for remote indication,

pump fail to start-AV Contacts for remote indication,

low pump room temperature-AW Contacts for remote indication,

reservoir low-AY Contacts for remote indication,

low suction pressure

-AZ Low pump room temperature switch, mounted and wired

-BW Extra contacts for remote indication, phase failure/phase reversal

-BY Contacts for remote indication, pump overload

-COM Visible Low suction pressure alarm with manual reset push-button

-CTS Built in Low Suction Pressure Alarm Panel (Includes selectable auto/manual reset, audible, visible and remote alarms and mounted and wired pressure switch)

-EG Visible relief valve discharge alarm-EH Contacts for remote indication,

relief valve discharge-EJ Built-in flow meter on alarm-EK Contacts for remote indication,

flow meter on-P Built-in alarm system (Includes

visible supervisory voltage normal indication and audible pump operating, phase failure and phase reversal indication)

-PB Built-in low system pressure visible alarm with manual reset

-PE Contacts for remote indication, low system pressure

-PT Built-in alarm system, 220 VAC supervisory power (Includes visible supervisory voltage normal indication and audible pump operating, phase failure and phase reversal indication)

-HV Audible alarm device-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm-LW Audible and visible pump on

demand alarm (requires (-HV))-LY Contacts for remote indication,

pump on demand (requires (-LVA) or (-LW))

MISCELLANEOUS-DZ Test push-button and solenoid valve*-ED Load shed circuits-EL Series pumping, high zone

controller -EM Series pumping, mid zone

controller(s)-EN Series pumping, low zone

controller -PY Motor space heater output

contacts-S Tropicalization-ZPA Customized, annual service display

message (when factory programmed or programmed by Firetrol representative during start-up)

-ZPB High Quality Impact Printer with paper take-up mechanism

Export packaging FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900

*Weekly Test Timer Standard



Description—Firetrol® FTA1250 Part Winding Start-ing Fire Pump Controllers can be used where the char-acteristics of the power source do not permit full volt-age starting. The controller monitors, displays andrecords fire pump system information.

When the controller is actuated by the pressureswitch, START pushbutton, deluge valve contact, etc.,the first contactor closes, connecting one of the mo-tor windings to the line. During starting, the motor willdraw approximately 65% of its normal locked rotor

current and develop approximately 42% of its normalstarting torque. After a time delay, the secondcontactor closes, connecting the second winding inparallel with the first. The motor then draws its normal

running current and develops its rated torque.











standard with each controller:

Voltage surge protector



Product DescriptionPart Winding Starting Electric



Motor contactor



gency condition

Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypassautomatic start circuits




to read LED Indicators

Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit

Breaker mechanism

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED



TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY LED (If unit

ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch)




Daylight Savings Time option

Weekly Test Timer

Motor Acceleration Timer

Elapsed Time Meter Digital Pressure Display


Data Log



display of amps and volts

Disk Error message




Local Start message


Emergency Start message Fail To Start message


Overvoltage message







PD1250-20(B)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat


















-COM Visible Low suction pressure alarm with manual reset push-button












MISCELLANEOUS-DZ Test push-button and solenoid valve*-ED Load shed circuits-EL Series pumping, high zone











Description—Firetrol® FTA1300 Wye-Delta, OpenTransition Starting Fire Pump Controllers are usedwith delta-wound squirrel cage motors. FTA1300 con-trollers are of the open circuit transition type in whichthe motor circuit is opened during the transition fromstart to run. The controller monitors, displays andrecords fire pump system information.

Actuating the controller by the pressure switch, STARTpushbutton or deluge valve contact closes the startcontactor connecting the motor to the line in the wyeconnection. The motor will draw approximately 33%of its normal inrush current and develop approximately33% of its normal starting torque. After a time delay,the motor is automatically reconnected in delta, ap-plying full voltage to the motor windings. These con-trollers are recommended especially for use with gen-

erator sets.
















Motor contactor

Product DescriptionWye-Delta Open Transition Starting Electric




gency condition



Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display, Mem-




Breaker mechanism

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED









Weekly Test Timer


Elapsed Time Meter


1.44M Floppy Disk Drive Data Log




Disk Error message




Local Start message




Undervoltage message Overvoltage message







PD1300-20(B)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat


















-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm with manual reset push-button












MISCELLANEOUS-DZ Test push-button with solenoid valve*-ED Load shed circuits-EL Series pumping, high zone











Description—Firetrol® FTA1350 Wye-Delta, ClosedTransition Starting Fire Pump Controllers are usedwith delta-wound squirrel cage motors. FTA1350 con-trollers are of the closed circuit transition type in whichthe motor circuit remains closed during the transitionfrom start to run. The controller monitors, displaysand records fire pump system information.

Actuating the controller by the pressure switch, STARTpushbutton or deluge valve contact closes the startcontactor connecting the motor to the line in the wyeconnection. The motor will draw approximately 33%of its normal inrush current and develop approximately33% of its normal starting torque. After a time delay,the motor is automatically reconnected in delta, ap-plying full voltage to the motor windings. During thistransition, a resistor is connected to each phase, mini-mizing line disturbances and voltage drop during start-ing. These controllers are recommended especially

for use with generator sets.















Product DescriptionWye-Delta Closed Transition Starting Electric



Motor contactor



gency condition

Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypassautomatic start circuits






Breaker mechanism

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED









Weekly Test Timer




Data Log




Disk Error message




Local Start message




Overvoltage message







PD1350-20(B)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat









































Description—Firetrol® FTA1500 Primary Resistance

Fire Pump Controllers use resistors in the line to re-

duce line voltage when starting the pump motor. The

controller monitors, displays and records fire pump

system information.

The circuit to the motor is not opened during the tran-

sition from start to run. While starting, the motor will

draw 50% of full load starting current and supply 25%

of rated torque. This method of starting minimizes

line disturbances and voltage drop when starting.

Approvals—Firetrol fire pump controllers are listedby Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with











Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected mo-tor horsepower and voltage


Motor contactor



gency condition



Product DescriptionPrimary Resistance Starting Electric







Breaker mechanism

Transition Contactor and Power Resistors

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED




ordered with Automatic Power Transfer Switch) EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED (If




Weekly Test Timer


Elapsed Time Meter



Data Log



display of amps and volts Disk Error message




Local Start message





Overvoltage message







PD1500-20(C)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat









































Description—Firetrol® FTA1800 Autotransformer Start-ing Fire Pump Controllers use an autotransformer tosupply reduced voltage when starting the motor. Thecontroller is of the closed circuit type where the mo-tor circuit remains closed during the transition fromstart to run resulting in minimum line disturbance.The controller monitors, displays and records fire pumpsystem information.The autotransformer has three taps for selection of starting current and torque; 50% tap for 150% cur-rent and 25% torque, 65% tap (factory setting) for 250% current and 42% torque and the 80% tap for 384% current and 64% torque.










Standard Features—The following are included asstandard with each controller:





Motor contactor

Product Description Autotransformer Starting Electric




gency condition







Breaker mechanism

Transition Contactor and Autotransformer

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED









Weekly Test Timer


Elapsed Time Meter

Digital Pressure Display 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive

Data Log




Disk Error message




Local Start message



Fail To Start message Undervoltage message

Overvoltage message







PD1800-20(C)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat









































Description—Firetrol® FTA1900 Solid State StartingFire Pump Controllers feature soft start, soft stop andsystem sensing capabilities that not only provide for reduced voltage starting, but also offer an improvedlevel of hydromechanical performance. The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump system in-formation.When called to run, the motor will accelerate along aramp beginning at 40% of normal starting current with15% of full voltage torque. When stopping, the motor will ramp down to a preset level and allow for a re-start, limiting stress in the piping system. If no addi-tional starting causes are present, the motor will con-tinue to ramp down to a full stop. This controller helpsto reduce water hammer in the system.
















Motor contactor

Product DescriptionSolid State Starting Electric




gency condition







Breaker mechanism

Firetrol SS/3 Solid State SCR Starter

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED








Soft Start Bypass Timer


Weekly Test Timer




Data Log




Disk Error message




Local Start message



Soft Starter Overtemp message


Overvoltage message







PD1900-20(B)


FTA1000, 1250, 1300 FTA1350, 1500, 1800, 1900









Humidistat




















-EG Visible Relief Valve Discharge alarm-EH Contacts for remote indication,





















Description—Firetrol® Power Transfer Switches are

available completely assembled with Firetrol Elec-

tric Fire Pump Controllers; full or reduced voltage

types. The power transfer switches are built in two

versions:

FTA900 — For use when the normal power source

is a utility and the emergency power source is a gen-

erator set.

FTA950— For use when both the normal and emer-

gency power sources are utilities.

The entire package of power transfer switch and

controller is completely factory assembled, wired,

tested and shipped as a complete unit for easy field

connection to the power sources and the fire pump

motor.

Approvals—Firetrol power transfer switches are

listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accor-

dance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Control-

lers; UL1008, Automatic Transfer Switches; UL508,

Industrial Control Equipment , CSA, Standard for In-

dustrial Control Equipment; and approved by Fac-

tory Mutual. They are built to meet or exceed therequirements of the approving authorities as well as

NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20, Installa-

tion of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, Na-

tional Electrical Code.


standard with each transfer switch:

Emergency power source disconnect switch sized

for connected motor horsepower and voltage

(FTA950 only) Fire pump circuit breaker

Product DescriptionPower Transfer Switches for

Electric Fire Pump Controllers

FTA900 FTA950

(FTA950 only) Mark II monitors for overcurrent trip-

ping (non-thermal) of circuit breaker and alarm in-

dicator for phase failure/phase reversal

3-pole, double throw transfer switch mechanism,

electrically operated, mechanically held

Control module providing for the following:Differential voltage sensing on all phases of the

normal power source

Voltage sensing of the emergency power source

Frequency sensing of the emergency power

source

Transfer time delay to compensate for momen-

tary power outages of the normal source

Retransfer from emergency to normal source is

automatically delayed unless the emergency

source fails

Cool-down timer for unloaded running of the gen-

erator set after retransfer to the normal power

sourceInstantaneous retransfer to normal if the emer-

gency source fails and the normal source is avail-

able

3 second transfer restart delay to reduce current

surges when transferring to or from the emer-

gency source

NO and NC engine control contacts to start the

generator set when the normal power source fails

Transfer Switch Normal LED

Transfer Switch Emergency LED

Emergency Isolating Switch Open LED

Test Selector Switch Transfer By-pass Switch

Silence Alarm Pushbutton

Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer

Switch in Emergency Audible Alarms

Output contacts (NO and NC) for Generator Start,


Switch position indicators

Standard Withstand Rating, emergency side only

FTA900 (Generator set equipped with molded

case circuit breaker)

100-150A, 22,000A RMS Sym., 200-480V;

10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600V

260-400A, 35,000A RMS Sym ., 200-480 V;10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600 V

600-800A, 50,000A RMS Sym., 200-480V;

10,000A RMS Sym., 550-600V

FTA950—See Options

NEMA Type 2 enclosure (IEC IP11)

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Note: The withstand rating of the normal power

source side of the transfer switch will be the same

as the withstand rating of the fire pump controller

assembled with the power transfer switch.

Options—The following are available as options to

FTA950 Power Transfer Switches:

Circuit Breaker Option

-M Standard withstand rating

200-600V - 100,000 Amps, RMS Sym.-N Intermediate withstand rating

200-600V - 150,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

-P High withstand rating

200-600V - 200,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

-Q Standard intermediate withstand rating

200-480V - 65,000 Amps RMS Sym.

-R Standard low withstand rating

550-600V - 42,000 Amps RMS Sym.

Modifications—The following are available as modi-

fications to all transfer switches:

Special Enclosures

-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)

-E NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)

-F NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IEC IP

56)


Special finish paint—consult factory

Special finish color—consult factory

Anti-condensation Space Heaters

-H 120 Volt space heater

-J 120 Volt space heater with thermostat

-K 120 Volt space heater with humidistat

-L 240 Volt space heater

-M 240 Volt space heater with thermostat-N 240 Volt space heater with humidistat

Alarms

-EC Extra contacts for remote indication, transfer

switch position

-BX Contacts for remote indication, second utility

source phase failure/phase reversal (FTA950

only)

Miscellaneous

-ED Load shed circuits

-TM Microprocessor type (Group 5) control module

-TN As above, with serial communications port

-S Tropicalization

PD900-20(A)



Description—Firetrol® FTA750 Limited Service Con-

trollers may be used for the automatic control of small

electrically driven fire pumps and booster pumps

where they are acceptable to the authority having

jurisdiction.

Approvals—Firetrol limited service controllers are



lers, CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment,

and approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to

meet or exceed the requirements of the approving

authorities as well as NEMA and the latest editions

of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps,

and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.




Main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker for as-

signed motor horsepower and voltage

Firetrol FTA436 Phase Failure/Phase Reversal

Monitor

Motor contactor

Product DescriptionLimited Service Controllers FTA750

Power Available Pilot Light - indicates 3-phase

power available and control power normal

Phase Reversal Pilot Light - illuminates when

phases are reversed

Control transformer with 120 volt AC - secondary

unfused for controller operating logic circuits, withfuse for possible external auxiliary devices

Circuitry for start by remote deluge valve or other

fire protection equipment (requires normally

closed, open to start remote contacts)

Remote interlock circuit (requires remote normally

open contact which closes to operate)

Built-in Start and Stop pushbuttons to bypass


Minimum Run Timer for automatic stop

Pressure switch, integrally mounted on a

threaded bulkhead fitting with external 1/2 inch

connection

Field connection remote alarm terminals (normally

open-close to alarm and normally closed-open

to alarm) for each of the following: Pump Operat-

ing, Pump Power Failure, Phase Reversal



gency condition—operation of emergency run

mechanism results in a full voltage start of the

motor

NEMA Type 2 enclosure (IEC IP11)


the controllers:

Timer Option

-A With running period timer (auto/manual start with

auto/manual shutdown, selectable)

-B Without running period timer (auto/manual start

with manual shutdown only)


-A Standard withstand rating

2-20 HP, 200-240V - 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

25-30 HP, 200-240V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

3-30 HP, 380-600V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

-B Intermediate withstand rating200-480V - 65,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

550-600V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

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NOTE: Standard controllers contain MERCURY filled pres-sure switches which are readily and visibly labeled “Con-tains Mercury - do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose ashazardous waste. Keep cover in place.” To avoid the useof Mercury, contact Firetrol or your local representative for alternative devices.




Modifications—The following are available as modi-fications to the controllers:Special Enclosures-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)-E NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)-F NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IEC

IP56)-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)

Special paint color or finish—consult factory

Anti-condensation Space Heaters-H 120 Volt space heater -J 120 Volt space heater with thermostat-K 120 Volt space heater with humidistat-L 240 Volt space heater -M 240 Volt space heater with thermostat-N 240 Volt space heater with humidistat

Pressure Switches and Recorders-B 0-600 psi (0-42.3 kg/cm2) pressure switch for

fresh water service-C 0-300 psi (0-21.1 kg/cm2) pressure switch for

sea water/foam service-D 0-600 psi (0-42.3 kg/cm2) pressure switch for

sea water/foam service

Automatic Power Transfer Switches(Refer to Publication PD975-01)FTA975 - generator set emergency supplyFTA976 - second utility emergency supply

Alarms-AC Extra contacts (normally open & normally

closed) for remote indication, pump operating

-AM Contacts for remote indication, pump fail tostart

-BW Extra contacts for remote indication, phase fail-ure/phase reversal

-BY Contacts for remote indication, pump overload-P Built-in alarm system (includes visible super-

visory voltage normal indication and audiblephase failure, phase reversal and pump runindication)

-PB Built-in low system pressure visible alarm withmanual reset

-PE Contacts for remote indication, low systempressure

Miscellaneous-A Sequential start-R Pump operating pilot light-S Tropicalization

PD750-20(A)



Description—Firetrol® Power Transfer Switches are

available completely assembled with Firetrol Limited

Service Controllers. The power transfer switches are

built in two versions:

FTA975 — For use when the normal power source

is a utility and the emergency power source is a gen-

erator set.

FTA976— For use when both the normal and emer-

gency power sources are utilities.

The entire package of power transfer switch and

controller is completely factory assembled, wired,tested and shipped as a complete unit for easy field

connection to the power sources and the fire pump

motor.

Approvals—Firetrol power transfer switches are



lers; UL1008, Automatic Transfer Switches; UL508,

Industrial Control Equipment , CSA, Standard for In-

dustrial Control Equipment; and approved by Fac-

tory Mutual. They are built to meet or exceed the

requirements of the approving authorities as well as

NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20, Installa-tion of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, Na-

tional Electrical Code.

Product DescriptionPower Transfer Switches for Limited Service Controllers

FTA975 FTA976


standard with each transfer switch:

Emergency power source disconnect switch sized

for connected motor horsepower and voltage

(FTA975 only) molded case isolating switch

(FTA976 only) thermal-magnetic circuit breaker 3-pole, double throw transfer switch mechanism,

electrically operated, mechanically held

Control module providing for the following:

Differential voltage sensing on all phases of the

normal power source

Voltage sensing of the emergency power source

Frequency sensing of the emergency power

source

Transfer time delay to compensate for momen-

tary power outages of the normal source

Retransfer from emergency to normal source is

automatically delayed unless the emergency

source failsCool-down timer for unloaded running of the gen-

erator set after retransfer to the normal power

source

Instantaneous retransfer to normal if the emer-

gency source fails and the normal source is avail-

able

3 second transfer restart delay to reduce current

surges when transferring to or from the emer-

gency source

NO and NC engine control contacts to start the

generator set when the normal power source fails

Transfer Switch Normal Pilot Light

Transfer Switch Emergency Pilot Light

Emergency Isolating Switch Open Pilot Light

Test Selector Switch

Transfer By-pass Switch

Silence Alarm Pushbutton


Switch in Emergency Audible Alarms

Output contacts (NO and NC) for Generator Start,


Switch position indicators

Standard Withstand Rating, emergency side only

FTA975 (Generator set equipped with molded

case circuit breaker)3-30HP, 200-600V, 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

FTA976

3-20HP, 200-240V, 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

25-30HP, 200-240V, 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

3-30HP, 380-600V, 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11) enclosure

Note: The withstand rating of the normal power

source side of the transfer switch will be the same

as the withstand rating of the fire pump controller

assembled with the power transfer switch.

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FTA976 Power Transfer Switches:

Special Enclosures

-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)

-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)

-F NEMA Type 4X (#304 Stainless Steel) (IEC IP56)


Special paint color or finish - Consult Factory


-B Intermediate withstand rating

200-480V - 65,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

550-600V - 18,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

Modifications—The following are available as modi-

fications to all transfer switches:

Anti-condensation Space Heaters

-H 120 Volt space heater

-J 120 Volt space heater with thermostat

-K 120 Volt space heater with humidistat

-L 240 Volt space heater

-M 240 Volt space heater with thermostat

-N 240 Volt space heater with humidistat

Alarms

-BX Contacts for remote indication, second utility

source phase failure/phase reversal (FTA976

only)

Miscellaneous

-ED Load shed circuits

-TM Microprocessor type (Group 5) control module-TN As above, with serial communications port

-S Tropicalization

Explanation of Catalog Number

FTA975-BL100B-ED

Type Modifications

975 Gen Set Voltage

976 Second Utility -H 200-208

Start Option -A 220-240

-B Automatic -F 380-415

Withstand rating -B 440-480

-A Standard (FTA976) -C 550-600-B Intermediate (FTA976) Ampere rating

-D Standard (FTA975) 100

Example—FTA975-BD100B-ED

FTA975 Power Transfer Switch for generator set

emergency power source, 100 Amp, 440-480 Volts,

with load shed circuits.

Note—Due to continual product enhancements, di-

mensions and specifications may change at any time

without notice. Contact the factory or local repre-

sentative for current specifications.

PD975-01(E)



Description—Firetrol® FTA2000 combined automatic

and manual class E2 high voltage controllers are in-

tended for starting of squirrel cage motors driving listed

fire pumps. Maximum ratings are as follows:











standard with each controller: Isolating Switch - NEMA Rating, 7200 Volts, 400

Amps with external operating handle with electri-

cal and mechanical interlocks to prevent opening

of the high voltage compartment door with the iso-

lating switch or the main contactor closed. Inter-

locks prevent opening the isolating switch with the

main contactor closed.

Vacuum Contactor - NEMA Rating, 7200 Volts,

400 Amps

Product DescriptionHigh Voltage Fire Pump Controllers

2300-7200 Volt FTA2000 •



gency condition






Normal-Off-Test Selector Switch - Internally

mounted for functional test of control system only,

requires that isolating switch be open and a sepa-

rate 120 volt AC power source be supplied.

POWER ON LED

PUMP RUN LED

PHASE FAILURE LED

PHASE REVERSAL LED

LOW PRESSURE LED

DELUGE OPEN LED

INTERLOCK ON LED


Daylight Savings Time Option

Weekly Test Timer

Elapsed Time Meter



Data Log




Disk Error message




Local Start message





Overvoltage message




3-Phase Voltage

1500

2000

2500

3500

2200 - 2500

3200 - 3500

4000 - 5000

5000 - 7200

Max. HP




PD2000-20(A)

SPECIAL ENCLOSURES-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP56)-F NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56)-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)





Humidistat







-AG Built-in reservoir low alarm-AM Contacts for remote indication,

pump fail to start-AW Contacts for remote indication,

reservoir low-BW Extra contacts for remote indication,

phase failure/phase reversal-BY Contacts for remote indication,

pump overload-EG Visible Relief Valve Discharge alarm-EH Contacts for remote indication,

relief valve discharge-EJ Built-in flow meter on alarm

-EK Contacts for remote indication, flow meter on

-P Built-in alarm system (Includes visible supervisory voltage normal indication and audible pump operating, phase failure and phase reversal indication)



-HV Audible alarm device-HW Audible and visible pump fail to start alarm

(Requires modification -HV)-LVA Visible pump on demand alarm-LW Audible and visible pump on



MISCELLANEOUS-BAT 220-240 Volt test circuit-EP SIS Wire, sleeve wire markers and ring

tongue terminals-GZ 50 Hertz operation-PY Motor space heater output




Export packaging

*Weekly Test Timer - Standard



Product DescriptionDiesel Engine Fire Pump Controller

FTA1100 •

Description – Firetrol® combined automatic and

manual Mark II based diesel engine fire pump con-

trollers are intended for starting and monitoring fire

pump diesel engines. They are available for use

with 12 or 24 volt negative ground systems using

lead acid or Nickel-Cadmium batteries. The con-

troller monitors, displays and records fire pump

system information.

Approvals – Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed

by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., in accordance

with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers,

CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment

(cUL), and approved by Factory Mutual. They are

built to meet or exceed the requirements of the

approving authorities as well as NEMA and the

latest editions of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifu-

gal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code.

Standard Features – The following are includedas standard with each controller: Two pole AC line circuit breaker Manual-Off-Auto selector switch

Manual test push-button

Two manual crank push-buttons Two 10 Amp battery chargers with 4 stage charg-

ing cycle, selectable AC voltage (110 / 220), se-

lectable DC voltage (12 / 24), and selectable

battery type (Lead Acid, Ni-Cad 9/18 Cell, Ni-Cad 10/20 Cell)

Door mounted display/interface panel featuring

a 80 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display,

Membrane Type User Control Push-buttons and

easy to read LED Indicators MAIN SWITCH IN AUTO LED ENGINE FAIL TO START LED CHARGER MALFUNCTION LED

BATTERY #1 TROUBLE LED BATTERY #2 TROUBLE LED SYSTEM PRESSURE LOW LED

ENGINE RUNNING LED ENGINE COOLANT TEMP HIGH LED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW LED ENGINE OVERSPEED LED

LOW FUEL LEVEL LED Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer Daylight Savings Time Option Weekly Test Timer

Engine Run Time Meter Digital Pressure Display 3.5” 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive (20,000 events)

Data Log Event Log (3000 events) Simultaneous Display of Battery Voltages and

Charging Rates

Disk Error Message Disk Near Full Message Pressure Error Message Fail to Start Message

Low Suction Pressure Message Crank Cycle Status Indication (Displays Crank-

ing Battery, Number of Starting Attempts and

Crank/Rest Time Remaining)

300 psi (20.7 bars) wet parts (pressure trans-ducer, solenoid valve, plumbing) for fresh wa-

ter applications

High Speed Open Serial Communications Port NEMA Type 2 enclosure



Special Enclosures-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)-E NEMA Type 4 (IEC IP 56)-F NEMA Type 4X (IEC IP56) #304 Stainless

Steel-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)

Mounting Legs

-N31 Standard 12” Mounting Legs-N32 Base Mounting Legs 6”

Anti-Condensation Space Heaters-H 120 Volt Space Heater -J 120 Volt Space Heater with Thermostat-K 120 Volt Space Heater with Humidistat-L 240 Volt Space Heater -M 240 Volt Space Heater with Thermostat-N 240 Volt Space Heater with Humidistat

Pressure Transducers, Solenoid Valves, Plumbing -B 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) wet parts for fresh

water applications-C 0-300 psi (0-21.1 bars) wet parts for seawater/foam or copper corrosive applica-tions

-D 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) wet parts for seawater/foam or copper corrosive applica-tions

Alarms-AC Additional contacts for remote indica-

tion, engine running - 2 sets providedas standard

-AJ Contacts for remote indication,engine overspeed

-AK Contacts for remote indication,low oil pressure

-AL Contacts for remote indication,high water temperature

-AM Contacts for remote indication,engine failed to start

-AN Contacts for remote indication,battery / charger failure

-AP Contacts for remote indication,main switch in manual

-AR Contacts for remote indication,main switch in off

-AS Contacts for remote indication,

main switch in auto-AT Contacts for remote indication,pump room trouble (common alarm)1

-AV Contacts for remote indication,low pump room temperature1

Miscellaneous-AZ Low pump room temperature switch,

mounted and wired

-BA 220-240 Volt operation-EL Series pumping, high zone controller -EM Series pumping, mid zone controller -EN Series pumping, low zone controller -S Tropicalization-ZPA Customized, annual service display

message (factory programmed)-ZPB High quality impact printer with auto-

matic paper take-up mechanism

FTA1100-K1 Low fuel level switch2

FTA1100-K21 380-480 volt operation (trans-former)2

Export packaging

1 - Initiating switches by others2 - Shipped loose for installation by the cus-

tomer


-AW Contacts for remote indication,reservoir low1

-AY Contacts for remote indication,low suction pressure1

-COM Visible low suction pressure alarm withmanual reset push-button1

-CTS Built-in low suction pressure alarmpanel (Includes selectable auto/

manual reset, audible, visible andremote alarms and mounted andwired pressure switch)

-EE Additional contacts for remote indica-tion, engine trouble (common alarm) -1 set provided as standard

-EF Additional contacts for remote indica-tion, main switch mis-set (commonalarm) - 1 set provided as standard

-EH Contacts for remote indication,relief valve discharge1

-EJ Visible flow meter on alarm1

-EK Contacts for remote indication,flow meter on1

-LC Contacts for remote indication,high fuel level1

-LD Visible fuel spill alarm1

-LE Contacts for remote indication,fuel spill1

-LG Contacts for remote indication,reservoir high1

-PE Contacts for remote indication,low system pressure

PD1100-20(A)



Product Description Alarm Panels

Electric Fire Pump Controllers

FTA200-AFTA200-B

Description—Firetrol® FTA200 alarm panels are

designed to meet the NPFA 20 specifications requir-

ing a remote alarm panel when the pump house or

pump room is not constantly attended. The alarm

panel must be installed in a location that is under

supervision at all times.

Approvals—These alarm panels are listed by

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with

UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls, certified by


(cUL), approved by the New York City Bureau of Elec-

trical Control and Board of Standards and Appeals

and Factory Mutual. They are designed to meet or

exceed the requirements of the approving authori-

ties listed above as well as NFPA 20, Installation of

Centrifugal Fire Pumps.



Type A - Type A panels provide audible and visible

alarm indication for the following conditions:

Supervisory Voltage Normal Pump Operating

Pump Phase Failure

Pump Phase Reversal

Type B - Type B panels provide the same alarm in-

dication as the Type A except that SUPERVISORY

POWER FAILURE does not have the audible alarm

feature. Only a visible alarm indication is provided.

Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of printed circuit boards which provide reliable and

trouble free service. The enclosures are NEMA Type

2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof for indoor wall mounting. The

standard enclosure color is red.

Mounted on the enclosure door are the pilot lights

for visible alarm indication, the audible device for

audible alarm indication, the SILENCE ALARM

pushbutton and the PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton.

Each pilot light will illuminate to indicate its alarm

condition and will remain lighted until the abnormal

condition has been corrected. The audible alarm

will sound when the alarm conditions occur and will

continue to sound until the abnormal condition has

been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton

has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE ALARM

pushbutton will silence the audible alarm but will not

extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm condition

occurs the audible alarm will again sound until si-

lenced by the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton or until

the abnormal condition has been corrected.

The PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton is supplied for

manually testing the pilot lights, audible alarm and

output circuits.

Modifications—The following are available as modi-fications to the controllers:Special Enclosures-F NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)-Y NEMA Type 1 ( IEC IP10) Flush Mount,

Painted SteelConsult Factory for other style enclosures. Additional Alarm Functions Each additional alarm function ordered will in-clude a control relay and pilot light and will provideaudible and visible alarm. There is no limit as to thenumber of additional alarm functions that can besupplied, however, enclosure size and weight maybe affected. Consult the Factory for dimensions andshipping weights when ordering more than 2 addi-tional alarms. Standard remote alarms may be ordered by us-ing the Suffix Letters indicated for the correspond-ing alarm function on the Electric Fire Pump Con-troller. Alarm functions must exist in the controller tobe ordered as remote alarms.

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Dimensions and Shipping Weight


FTA200-A-Y

Alarm Panel Type

Modification Code(s)

Example - FTA200-A-YType A Alarm Panel with Nema Type 1, Flush

Mount Enclosure.

Information Required With Orders

Catalog number of alarm panel

Catalog number of controller to be used with

alarm panel

Modifications if any (give complete description)

Approx. Shipping Weight

18 lbs (8kg)

Standard Remote Alarms-AM Pump Fail To Start-BY Pump Overload-EG Relief Valve Discharge-EJ Flow Meter OnNon-Standard Remote Alarms-BT When ordering, specify the number of alarms

required, the function of each and the name-

plate marking of each.Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights-LA To meet local code requirements.





PD200-01(B)



Product Description Alarm Panels

Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controllers

FTA200-F FTA200-G

Description—Firetrol® FTA200 alarm panels are

designed to meet the NPFA 20 specifications requir-

ing a remote alarm panel when the pump house or

pump room is not constantly attended. The alarm

panel must be installed in a location that is under

supervision at all times.

Approvals—These alarm panels are listed by

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance withUL508, Standard for Industrial Controls, certified by


(cUL), approved by the New York City Bureau of Elec-

trical Control and board of Standards and Appeals

and Factory Mutual. They are designed to meet or

exceed the requirements of the approving authori-

ties listed above as well as NFPA 20, Installation of

Centrifugal Fire Pumps.



Type F - Type F panels provide alarm indication for

the following conditions: Supervisory Voltage Normal (Visible Only)

Engine Trouble (Audible and Visible)

Engine Running (Audible and Visible)

Main Switch Mis-Set (Audible and Visible)

Type G - Type G panels provide alarm indication for

the following conditions:

Supervisory Voltage Normal (Visible Only)

Engine Trouble (Audible and Visible

Engine Running (Audible and Visible)

Main Switch Mis-Set (Audible and Visible) Pump Room Trouble (Audible and Visible)

Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of

printed circuit boards which provide reliable and






audible alarm indication, the SILENCE ALARM

pushbutton and the PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton.


condition and will remain lighted until the abnormal

condition has been corrected. The audible alarm



been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton

has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE ALARM

pushbutton will silence the audible alarm but will not

extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm condition

occurs the audible alarm will again sound until si-

lenced by the SILENCE ALARM pushbutton or until

the abnormal condition has been corrected.

The PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton is supplied for

manually testing the pilot lights, audible alarm andoutput circuits.

Modifications—The following are available as modi-fications to the controllers:Special Enclosures-F NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)-Y NEMA Type 1 ( IEC IP10) Flush Mount,

Painted SteelConsult Factory for other style enclosures. Additional Alarm Functions Each Additional alarm function ordered will in-clude a control relay and pilot light and will provideaudible and visible alarm. There is no limit as to thenumber of additional alarm functions that can besupplied, however, enclosure size and weight maybe affected. Consult the Factory for dimensions andshipping weights when ordering more than 2 addi-tional alarms. Standard remote alarms may be ordered by us-ing the Suffix Letters indicated for the correspond-ing alarm function on the Diesel Engine Fire PumpController. Alarm functions must exist in the control-ler to be ordered as remote alarms.

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FTA200-G-AU-LE

Alarm Panel Type


Example - FTA200-G-AU-LE

Type G Alarm Panel with remote alarms for Low

Fuel Level and Fuel Spill.


Catalog number of alarm panel


alarm panel


Standard Remote Alarms-AU Low Fuel Level-AV Low Pump Room Temperature-AW Reservoir Low-AY Low Suction Pressure

-AJ Engine Overspeed-AK Low Oil Pressure-AL High Water Temperature-AM Engine Failed To Start-AN Battery/Charger Failure-AP Main Switch In Manual-AR Main Switch In Off -AS Main Switch In Auto-LC High Fuel Level-LE Fuel Spill-EG Relief Valve Discharge-EJ Flow Meter OnNon-Standard Remote Alarms

-BT When ordering, specify the number of alarmsrequired, the function of each and the name-plate marking of each.

Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights-LA To meet local code requirements.Operation on 220-240 Volts-BA Panel is supplied as standard for operation

on 110-120 volts.


18 lbs. (8kg)

Note—Due to continual product enhancements, dimen-

sions and specifications may change at any time with-out notice. Contact the factory or local representative

for current specifications.

PD200-02(B)



Product DescriptionLow Suction Pressure Shutdown Alarm Panels

Fire Pump Controllers

FTA200-DFTA200-E

Description—Firetrol® FTA200 low suction pressure

alarm and shutdown panels are designed to be used

with electric and diesel engine driven fire pump con-

trollers. They are intended for use where a local

authority mandates pump shutdown in the event of

low suction pressure.

Approvals—These alarm panels have been ap-

proved by Factory Mutual.



Type D - Type D panels provide audible and visible

alarm indication for the following conditions:

Supervisory Voltage Normal

Pump Controller Voltage Failure

Low Suction Pressure (Automatic Reset)

Type E - Type E panels provide the same alarm in-

dication as the Type D except that LOW SUCTION

PRESSURE shutdown and alarm must be manually

RESET when suction pressure is restored.

Construction - FTA200 alarm panels make use of

printed circuit boards which provide reliable and






audible alarm indication and the SILENCE ALARM

push-button.


condition and will remain lighted until the abnormalcondition has been corrected. The audible alarm



been corrected or the SILENCE ALARM push-but-

ton has been pressed. Pressing the SILENCE

ALARM push-button will silence the audible alarm

but will not extinguish the pilot light. If another alarm

condition occurs the audible alarm will again sound

until silenced by the SILENCE ALARM push-button

or until the abnormal condition has been corrected.

A pressure switch for monitoring the suction pres-

sure is mounted on the side of the enclosure.

Modifications—The following are available as modi-fications to the controllers:Special Enclosures-F NEMA Type 4X, 304 stainless (IEC IP56)Consult Factory for other style enclosures.Substitute Amber for Red Pilot Lights-LA To meet local code requirements.Operation on 220-240 Volts-BA Panel is supplied as standard for operation

on 110-120 volts.50 HZ Operation-GZ Controller is supplied to operate on 50 HZ

incoming power.

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APPROVED




Dimensions and Shipping Weight Explanation of Catalog Number

FTA200-D-GZ

Alarm Panel Type


Example - FTA200-D-GZ

Type D Alarm Panel with modification to operate

on 50 HZ incoming power.


Catalog number of shutdown panel


shutdown panel


WARNING- Because NFPA 20 specifically prohib-

its the installation of any device in the suction

piping which will restrict starting or stopping of

the fire pump (See NFPA 20, Paragraph 2-9.9),

Firetrol assumes no liability when Type D or E

Shutdown Panels are used in connection with

fire pump control equipment.


20 lbs (9 kg)


mensions and specifications may change at any timewithout notice. Contact the factory or local repre-


PD200-03(C)



Description—Firetrol® FTA500 Jockey Pump Con-trollers are intended for use with fire pump systems.They are used for pressure maintenance in fire pumpinstallations to prevent unnecessary cycling of themain fire pump.

Approvals—Firetrol jockey pump controllers arelisted by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., in accor-dance with UL508, Standard for Industrial Controls,and CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment .They are built to meet or exceed the requirementsof the approving authorities as well as NEMA and

the latest edition NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

Standard Features—The following are included asstandard with each controller: NEMA Type 2 drip-proof enclosure Horsepower rated fusible disconnect switch with fuseblock and fuses Horsepower rated motor contactor and overload

relay HAND-OFF-AUTO selector switch Minimum run timer 30-300 psi (2.1-20.7 bars) Pressure switch, dia-

phragm style, snap action type contact and 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars) adjustable differential, suit-

able for fresh water applications with 0-300 psi(0-20.7 bars) pressure gaugeOptions—The following are available as options to

the controllers:

Product DescriptionJockey Pump Controllers FTA500

Circuit Breaker Option-A Standard withstand capacity

200-240V - 10,000 Amps, RMS Sym.380-480V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.550-600V - 14,000 Amps, RMS Sym.

NOTE—Consult factory for high interrupting capac-ity circuit breakers.

Omit Minimum Run Timer -B Controller without minimum run timer

Floor Mounting LegsFTA-N2 Specify when ordering

Modifications—The following are available as modi-fications to the controllers:

Special Enclosures-T NEMA Type 3R (IEC IP14)-E NEMA Type 4 (painted steel) (IEC IP56)

-F NEMA Type 4X (#304 stainless steel) (IECIP56)

-G NEMA Type 12 (IEC IP52)Special paint color or finish—consult factory

Anti-condensation Space Heaters-H 120 Volt space heater -J 120 Volt space heater with thermostat-K 120 Volt space heater with humidistat-L 240 Volt space heater -M 240 Volt space heater with thermostat-N 240 Volt space heater with humidistat

Pressure Switches and Recorders-ZNY 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure switch for

fresh water service (Bourdon tube style, Mer-cury switch type)

-B 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) pressure switch for fresh water service (Bourdon tube style, Mer-cury switch type)

-C 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure switch for seawater/foam service (Bourdon tube style, Mer-cury switch type)

-D 0-600 psi (0-41.4 bars) pressure switch for sea water/foam service (Bourdon tube style,Mercury switch type)

-SL 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure recorder for fresh water service

-SM 0-500 psi (0-34.5 bars) pressure recorder for fresh water service

-SN 0-1,000 psi (0-69 bars) pressure recorder for fresh water service

-SP 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bars) pressure recorder for sea water/foam service

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NOTE: Standard Jockey Pump controllers DO NOT CON-TAIN MERCURY filled pressure switches. Controllers withoptional pressure switches listed above do contain mer-cury filled switches which are readily and visibly labeled“Contains Mercury - do not put in trash. Recycle or disposeas hazardous waste. Keep cover in place.”





FTA500-AF05B-B

Timer Option Modifications

-A With running Voltage (3 phase)*

period timer -H 200-208

-B Without timer -A 220-240

-F 380-415

Disconnect -B 440-480

-C 550-600Horsepower

1/4-50

* For single phase applications (2 HP Max.) use

the following voltage codes:

-D 110-120

-T 200-208

-E 220-240

-U 380-415

-G 440-480

-S 550-600

Example—FTA500-AF05B-BN

FTA500 jockey pump controller, 5 HP, 440-480 Volts,

with modification (-BN) control circuit transformer





-SR 0-500 psi (0-34.5 bars) pressure recorder for sea water/foam service

-SS 0-1,000 psi (0-69 bars) pressure recorder for sea water/foam service

Alarms-AC Extra contacts (normally open & normally

closed) for remote indication, pump operating-AM Contacts for remote indication, pump fail to

start-BY Contacts for remote indication, pump overload-BW Contacts for remote indication, pump power

failure-BX Contacts for remote indication, phase rever-

sal/phase failure

Miscellaneous-BJ Power ON pilot light-BZ Elapsed time meter -S Tropicalization-BN Control circuit transformer -R Pump operating pilot light-GZ 50 Hertz operation


-F With Fuseblock and Fuses

-A Circuit Breaker

PD500-01(I)



Main Fire Pump Controller The main fire pump controller shall be a factory

assembled, wired and tested unit and shall conformto all the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumpsfor Fire Protection and NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code.The controller shall be listed by Underwriters Labo-ratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, and Canadian Standards

Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Con-trol Equipment (cULus), approved by Factory Mutualand approved by the City of New York for fire pumpservice.

Starting Method The controller shall be of the combined manual

and automatic type designed for:Full Voltage StartingSolid State Soft StartingWye (Star)-Delta Open Transition Starting

Wye (Star)-Delta Closed Transition StartingPart Winding StartingPrimary Resistance Reduced Voltage Starting

Autotransformer Reduced Voltage Starting

of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, volt-age, phase and frequency rating shown on the plansand drawings. The controller components shall behoused in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, wallmounted enclosure.

Withstand Ratings (Short Circuit Current Ratings) All controller components shall be front mounted,

wired and front accessible for maintenance. The mini-mum withstand rating of the controllers shall not be

less than 100,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical at 200-600 Volts*. If the available system fault current ex-ceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be suppliedwith a withstand rating of 150,000 or 200,000 AmpsRMS Symmetrical, as required.*Note: 100,000 Amp withstand rating not available in

some larger horsepowers. Consult factory for

details.

Isolation Switch and Circuit Breaker The controller shall include a motor rated combi-

nation isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker,mechanically interlocked and operated with a single,externally mounted handle. When moving the handlefrom OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism shall

sequence the isolating disconnect switch ON first, andthen the circuit breaker. When the handle is movedfrom ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shallsequence the circuit breaker OFF first, and then theisolating disconnect switch.

The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclo-sure door cannot be opened with the handle in theON position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism. The isolating disconnect switch/circuitbreaker shall be capable of being padlocked in theOFF position for installation and maintenance safety,and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON

position without affecting the tripping characteristicsof the circuit breaker. The controller door shall havea locking type handle and three point cam and roller vault type hardware. The circuit breaker trip curveadjustment shall be factory set, tested and sealed for the full load amps of the connected motor. The circuit

breaker shall be capable of being field tested to verifyactual pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous trippoints after field installation without disturbing incom-ing line and load conductors.

Operator InterfaceThe fire pump controller shall feature an operator

interface with user keypad. The interface shall moni-tor and display motor operating conditions, includingall alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms,events, and pressure conditions shall be displayedwith a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 2-line, 20-character, vacuum fluorescent, dot matrix typedesigned to allow easy viewing from all angles and inall light conditions. The display and interface shall be

NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 protectionand shall be fully accessible without opening the con-troller door. The display and user interface shall uti-lize multiple levels of password protection for systemsecurity. A minimum of 3 password levels shall beprovided. The display shall be capable of being pro-grammed for any language.

Ammeter/Voltmeter The fire pump controller operator interface shall

be capable of displaying true RMS digital motor voltage and current measurements for all threephases simultaneously. Displays requiring push-button and selector switches to toggle betweenphases or current and voltage shall not be ac-

cepted.

Voltage and current shall be measured by TrueRMS technology to provide the most accuratemeasurement for all sine waves, including non-sinusoidal waveforms. Average responding meterswill not be accepted.

Digital Status/Alarm MessagesThe digital display shall indicate text messages

for the status and alarm conditions of:• Motor On • Sequential Start Time• Minimum Run Time • Local Start / Off Delay Time • Remote Start

• Fail to Start • System Battery Low• Under Voltage • Over Voltage• Locked Rotor Trip • Low Suction Pressure• Over Frequency • Emergency Start• Motor Over 320% • Drive Not Installed• Motor Overload • Disk Error • Printer Error • Disk Near Full• Pressure Error

The Sequential Start Timer and Minimum Run Timer/Off Delay Timer shall be displayed as numeric valuesreflecting the value of the remaining time.

Specifications

Electric Fire Pump Controllers •FTA1000

-1900




LED Visual IndicatorsLED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall

indicate:• Power On • Emerg. Isolating Switch Open• Pump Running • Low System Pressure• Alarm • Transfer Switch Normal• Deluge Open • Transfer Switch Emergency• Phase Failure • Phase Reversal• Interlock On

In addition to the standard alarm contacts requiredby NFPA 20, the digital display module shall have N.O.and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digi-tally displayed alarm and N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indication up to EIGHT, specified, program-mable alarm.

Data Logging The digital display shall monitor the system and

log the following data:• Motor Calls/Starts • Elapsed Motor Run Time• Last Trip Currents • Elapsed Power On Time• Last Breaker Trip • Maximum Run Currents• Minimum Voltages • Minimum Run Currents• Maximum Voltages • Last Motor Run Time

• Last Phase Failure • Last Start Currents• Last Phase Reversal • Min/Max Frequency• Min/Max Pressure

Event Recording Printer - The controller shall be equipped with a

dot matrix, impact printer to record all operational andalarm events. The printer shall use standard 16# bondpaper, commercially available at office supply stores.Thermal or electrostatic printers are not acceptable.The printer shall feature a mechanical take-up mecha-nism to prevent excessive paper buildup in the bot-tom of the controller during automatic operation.

The printer shall automatically record all eventsand pressure settings. It shall allow the user to selectthe pressure recording frequency based upon either time or pressure deviation. If set for time based re-cording, the printer shall record the pressure every30 minutes during standby and every 15 seconds dur-ing operation.

Memory - The controller shall record all opera-tional and alarm events to system memory. All eventsshall be time and date stamped and include an indexnumber. The system memory shall have the capabil-ity of storing 3000 events and allow the user access tothe event log via the user interface. The user shallhave the ability to scroll through the stored messagesin groups of 1, 10, or 100.

Floppy Disk Drive - The controller shall include a

floppy disk drive to save all operational and alarmevents. The floppy disk drive shall have the ability tostore up to 1 year’s worth of data (under normal oper-ating conditions) in individual monthly files. Each eventshall be time and date stamped. The controller shallalso have the capability to save settings and values todisk through the user interface.

Communications - The controller shall feature twoindependent communications ports to allow connec-tivity to computers, modems, or building managementsystems.

Solid State Pressure Transducer The controller shall be supplied with a solid state

pressure transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7bar) ±1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall be

used for both display of the system pressure and con-trol of the fire pump controller. Systems using analogpressure devices or mercury switches for operationalcontrol will not be accepted.

The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSUREshall be digitally displayed and adjustable through theuser interface. The pressure transducer shall bemounted inside the controller to prevent accidentaldamage. The pressure transducer shall be directlypipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without anyother supporting members. Field connections shallbe made externally at the controller coupling to pre-vent distortion of the pressure switch element andmechanism.

Operation A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer

shall be provided as standard. Upon a call to start,the user interface shall display a message indicatingthe remaining time value of the On Delay timer.

The controller shall be field programmable for manual stop automatic stop. If set for automatic stop-ping, the controller shall allow the user to select either a Minimum Run Timer or an Off Delay Timer. Bothtimers shall be programmable through the user inter-face.

The controller shall be fully programmable to al-low up to 8 custom alarm messages to be displayedon the user interface.

A nonadjustable restart delay timer shall be pro-

vided to allow the residual voltage of the motor to de-cay prior to restarting the motor. At least 2 seconds,but no more than 3 seconds, shall elapse betweenstopping and restarting the pump motor.

A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard.The controller shall have the ability to program thetime, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addi-tion, the controller shall have the capability to displaya preventative maintenance message for a serviceinspection. The message text and frequency of oc-currence shall be programmable through the user in-terface.

A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user interface shall also have the ability to display the sta-tus of the system inputs and outputs.

The controller shall not start the fire pump motor under a single-phase condition. If the motor is al-ready running when a phase loss occurs, the control-ler shall continue to run the motor, but still display aPhase Failure alarm.

The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol.

SP1000-20(A)



Main Fire Pump Controller with Transfer Switch

The main fire pump controller shall be factory as-

sembled and wired with a power transfer switch listed by

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. for transfer switch and

fire pump service. The power transfer switch shall be

approved by Factory Mutual.The power transfer switch and fire pump controller

shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a single

unit and shall conform to all requirements of the latest

edition of NFPA 20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA

70, National Electrical Code.

Power Transfer Switch for Generator Set Emergency

Power Source

The power transfer switch shall be housed within the

fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC

IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to the fire

pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is pro-

vided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be

fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The

fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall be fac-

tory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to ship-

ment.

The power transfer switch shall include a motor rated

disconnect/isolating switch capable of interrupting the

motor locked rotor current. The disconnect/isolating

switch shall be mechanically interlocked so that the en-

closure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON

position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mecha-

nism. The disconnect/isolating switch shall be capable

of being padlocked in the OFF position with up to threepadlocks for installation and maintenance safety, and

shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position.

The enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and

three point cam and roller type vault hardware.

A auxiliary contract shall be provided on the transfer

switch to prevent starting of the emergency generator

set when the transfer switch or the main fire pump con-

troller are being serviced.

The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of sens-

ing both the normal power source and the emergency

power source. The normal power source pickup shall be

set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency power source

shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal voltage and 95%nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sens-

ing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accom-

modate individual installation requirements. The transfer

signal shall be delayed for one second, delaying the trans-

fer and engine start signals so as to compensate for

momentary, normal power outages. An automatic delay

of three seconds shall be provided upon transfer to or

from the emergency power source to allow the motor to

slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances that could

trip either the generator set or fire pump circuit breakers.

The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER SWITCHNORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and

EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED’s, TEST

and TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible alarm

device and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton mounted on

the flange of the enclosure. The power transfer switch

shall be furnished with both normally open and normally

closed auxiliary contacts for an engine start signal when

normal power failure occurs. Auxiliary contacts shall

also be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the

transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall be

electrically operated and mechanically held, and shall

be capable of being operated by a manual transfer mecha-

nism located on the switch.

The power transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA900

for normal utility power and engine generator set emer-

gency power.

Specifications

Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer Switches

FTA900

950 •




Power Transfer Switch for Second Utility Emergency

Power Source

The power transfer switch shall be housed within the

fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC

IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to the fire

pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is pro-vided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be

fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The

fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall be fac-

tory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to ship-

ment.

The power transfer switch shall include a motor rated

combination isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker,

mechanically interlocked and operated with a single,

externally mounted handle. When moving the handle

from OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism shall se-

quence the isolating disconnect switch closed first, and

then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved from

ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence

the circuit breaker open first, and then the isolating dis-

connect switch.

The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall

be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door

cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position

except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.

The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be

capable of being padlocked in the OFF position for in-

stallation and maintenance safety, and shall also be ca-

pable of being locked in the ON position without affecting

the tripping characteristics of the circuit breaker. The

enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and threepoint cam and roller type vault hardware.

The circuit breaker trip curve adjustment shall be

factory set, tested and sealed for the connected full load

amps of the motor.

The fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall

have data logging capability for historical operation re-

cording and to aid in annual test, service and trouble

shooting. The data logging shall be accessible by front

mounted interface panel and also by saving the informa-

tion to supplied 1.44M floppy disk drive. The floppy disk

file shall be in text (.txt) format and easily readable by

most common text editing or word processing software.

The circuit breaker shall be capable of being field tested

to verify actual pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous

trip points after field installation without disturbing incom-

ing line and load conductors.

The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of sens-

ing both the normal power source and the emergencypower source. The normal power source pickup shall be

set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency power source

shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal voltage and 95%

nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sens-

ing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accom-

modate individual installation requirements. The transfer

signal shall be delayed for one second, delaying the trans-

fer signal so as to compensate for momentary, normal

power outages. An automatic delay of three seconds

shall be provided upon transfer to or from the emergency

power source to allow the motor to slow sufficiently, pre-

venting line disturbances that could trip either the trans-fer switch or fire pump circuit breakers.

The controller shall have TRANSFER SWITCH NOR-

MAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and EMER-

GENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED’s, TEST and

TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible alarm device

and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton mounted on the flange

of the enclosure. To aid servicing, no indicating lights or

switch devices shall be mounted on the enclosure door.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided and wired to termi-

nals to indicate the transfer switch position. The transfer

switch shall be electrically operated and mechanically

held, and shall be capable of being operated by a manual

transfer mechanism located on the switch.The transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA950 for

normal utility power and second utility emergency power.

Note: FTA900 and FTA950 power transfer switches are

designed for use with Firetrol Electric Fire Pump Con-

trollers, models FTA1000, FTA1250, FTA1300, FTA1350,

FTA1500, FTA1800 and FTA1900.

SP900-20(A)



The main fire pump controller shall be a

factory assembled, wired and tested Limited

Service Controller conforming to all the re-

quirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20,

Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, Na-tional Electrical Code.

The controller shall be manufactured in the

United States and be listed by Underwriters’

Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218,

Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA,

Standard for Industrial Control Equipment

(cUL), approved by Factory Mutual, and ap-

proved by the City of New York for fire pump

service.

The controller shall be of the combinedmanual and automatic type suitable for full

voltage starting of the fire pump motor having

the horsepower, voltage, phase and frequency

rating shown on the plans and drawings.

The controller shall be housed in a NEMA

Type 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, gasketed, wall

mounted steel enclosure.

The controller components shall include a

thermal magnetic circuit breaker with a mini-

mum withstand rating of not less than:

3-20 H.P. — 200-240 Volts —10,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical

25-30 H.P. — 200-240 Volts —

18,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical

3-30 H.P. — 380-600 Volts —

14,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical

If the available fault current of the system

exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be

supplied with a withstand rating as shown be-

low:

Horsepower Voltage Withstand Rating

Amps RMS Sym.

3-30 200-480 65,000

3-30 550-600 18,000

The circuit breaker shall have an externally

mounted operating handle mechanically inter-

locked with the enclosure door so that entrance

to the controller is not allowed with the handle

in the ON position except by a hidden tool

operated defeater. The circuit breaker handle

shall be capable of being padlocked in the

open or OFF position with up to three pad-locks for installation and maintenance safety.

The circuit breaker handle shall be in full con-

trol of the circuit breaker. The controller door

shall have a locking type handle.

The controller shall have externally

mounted, on the enclosure flange, POWER ON

and PHASE REVERSAL pilot lights, START

and STOP pushbuttons and an EMERGENCY

RUN mechanism. The START pushbutton and

EMERGENCY RUN mechanism shall be

separate units and not combined.

The POWER ON pilot light shall be wired

through contacts on the phase monitor to give

true power on indication. Loss of power in

any phase or loss of the control circuit trans-

former shall cause the light to go out. The

PHASE REVERSAL pilot light shall be wired

through contacts on the phase monitor to give

true indication of incorrect phase angle rela-

tionships.

The controller shall be supplied with a pres-sure switch having a range of 0-300 psi (0-21

kg/cm2) and with independent high and low

pressure settings. The pressure switch shall

be mounted inside the controller to prevent

unauthorized adjustment and/or accidental

damage. The pressure switch shall be directly

pipe mounted to a solidly welded bulkhead

pipe coupling without any other supporting

members and field connections shall be made

externally at the controller coupling to prevent

distortion of the pressure switch element andmechanism. The adjustment knobs shall be

capable of being sealed after final adjustment.

The controller shall have a minimum run

period timer set for ten minutes. The mini-

mum run timer shall include an integral timer

running pilot light to indicate when the run timer

FTA750 Specifications

Limited Service Controllers •




FTA750 Specifications

Limited Service Controllers•

is in the timing mode. Terminals shall be pro-

vided to field convert the controller from auto-

matic to manual shutdown. Terminals shall be

provided so that standard duty rated, normally

open pushbutton stations can be wired to thecontroller. Terminals shall be provided so that

a remote deluge valve contact may be wired

to the controller to start the unit. The controller

shall be supplied with interlock and shutdown

circuits as standard.

Individual PHASE FAILURE, PHASE RE-

VERSAL and PUMP OPERATING alarm con-

tacts shall be wired to terminals. These con-

tacts shall be both normally open and normally

closed and be electrically isolated for wiring

to either remote alarm panels as supplied by

the controller manufacturer, or for use with re-

mote telephone dropout type alarm systems.

A factory built in alarm shall be provided in

the fire pump controller, requiring only 120 Volt

supervisory power. This alarm shall give an

audible alarm for PUMP OPERATING,

PHASE FAILURE, or PUMP FAILURE and a

visual alarm for SUPERVISORY VOLTAGE

AVAILABLE. This alarm shall be electrically

isolated from the remote alarm contacts sothat 24 VDC or separate 120 VAC remote

alarms can be utilized. All alarm contacts shall

be rated 125 VAC maximum 10 amperes pi-

lot duty. They shall also be suitable for direct

switching of low energy alarm circuits — 6

VDC minimum, 10 MA, 0.6 VA minimum.

The control circuit transformer shall be of

the molded winding construction type with built

in molded terminals and shall be fuse pro-

tected from external loads. The fuse shall be

installed on the transformer.The manufacturer shall test the entire con-

troller assembly prior to shipment. This test

shall include, but no be restricted to, each func-

tion the controller may be required to perform

including remote alarms, remote start, auto-

matic start with manual shutdown, automatic

stop, remote deluge valve start, pressure drop

start and manual start-stop.

The manufacturer shall perform a high po-

tential test of the controller power circuits at

not less than two times the rated voltage plus

1000 volts.

The controller shall be manufactured by

Firetrol, Inc.

SP750-01(H)



Main Fire Pump Controller with Transfer Switch

The main fire pump controller shall be factory

assembled and wired with a power transfer switch

listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. for transfer

switch and fire pump service. The power transfer

switch shall be approved by Factory Mutual.The power transfer switch and fire pump control-

ler shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a

single unit and shall conform to all requirements of

the latest edition of NFPA 20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps

and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

Power Transfer Switch for Generator Set Emer-

gency Power Source

The power transfer switch shall be housed within

the fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type

2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to

the fire pump controller. Where the power transfer

switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the en-

closures shall be fitted so that the assembly consti-

tutes a single unit. The fire pump controller/power

transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and

tested as a unit prior to shipment.

The power transfer switch shall include a motor

rated disconnect/isolating switch capable of interrupt-

ing the motor locked rotor current. The disconnect/

isolating switch shall be mechanically interlocked so

that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the

handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool

operated defeater mechanism. The disconnect/iso-

lating switch shall be capable of being padlocked inthe OFF position with up to three padlocks for instal-

lation and maintenance safety, and shall also be ca-

pable of being locked in the ON position. The enclo-

sure door shall have a locking type handle and three

point cam and roller type vault hardware.

A auxiliary contact shall be provided on the trans-

fer switch to prevent starting of the emergency gen-

erator set when the transfer switch or the main fire

pump controller are being serviced.

The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of

sensing both the normal power source and the emer-

gency power source. The normal power source

pickup shall be set at 95% nominal voltage. Theemergency power source shall be set to pick up at

90% nominal voltage and 95% nominal frequency.

All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time de-

lays shall be field adjustable to accommodate indi-

vidual installation requirements. The transfer signal

shall be delayed for one second, delaying the transfer

and engine start signals so as to compensate for mo-

mentary, normal power outages. An automatic delay

of three seconds shall be provided upon transfer to or

from the emergency power source to allow the motor

to slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances thatcould trip either the generator set or fire pump circuit

breakers.

The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER

SWITCH NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMER-

GENCY and EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH

OFF pilot lights, TEST and TRANSFER BYPASS

switches, an audible alarm device and SILENCE

ALARM pushbutton mounted on the flange of the

enclosure. The power transfer switch shall be fur-

nished with both normally open and normally closed

auxiliary contacts for an engine start signal when

normal power failure occurs. Auxiliary contacts shall

also be provided and wired to terminals to indicate

the transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall

be electrically operated and mechanically held, and

shall be capable of being operated by a manual trans-

fer mechanism located on the switch.

The power transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA975

for normal utility power and engine generator set emer-

gency power.

Specifications

Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer SwitchesFTA975-976 •




Power Transfer Switch for Second Utility Emer-

gency Power Source

The power transfer switch shall be housed within

the fire pump controller enclosure or in a NEMA Type

2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof enclosure attached directly to

the fire pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the en-

closures shall be fitted so that the assembly consti-

tutes a single unit. The fire pump controller/power

transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and

tested as a unit prior to shipment.

The power transfer switch shall include a motor

rated circuit breaker, operated with a single, exter-

nally mounted handle. The circuit breaker shall be

mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door

cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position

except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.

The circuit breaker shall be capable of being padlocked

in the OFF position for installation and maintenance

safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the

ON position without affecting the tripping characteris-

tics of the circuit breaker. The enclosure door shall

have a locking type handle and three point cam and

roller type vault hardware.

The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of

sensing both the normal power source and the emer-

gency power source. The normal power source pickup

shall be set at 95% nominal voltage. The emergency

power source shall be set to pick up at 90% nominal

voltage and 95% nominal frequency. All voltage sens-

ing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be fieldadjustable to accommodate individual installation re-

quirements. The transfer signal shall be delayed for

one second, delaying the transfer signal so as to com-

pensate for momentary, normal power outages. An

automatic delay of three seconds shall be provided

upon transfer to or from the emergency power source

to allow the motor to slow sufficiently, preventing line

disturbances that could trip either the transfer switch

or fire pump circuit breakers.The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER SWITCH

NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and

EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF pilot lights,

TEST and TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible

alarm device and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton

mounted on the flange of the enclosure. To aid servic-

ing, no indicating lights or switch devices shall be

mounted on the enclosure door. Auxiliary contacts

shall be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the

transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall be

electrically operated and mechanically held, and shall

be capable of being operated by a manual transfer

mechanism located on the switch.

The transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA976 for

normal utility power and second utility emergency

power.

Note:

FTA975 and FTA976 power transfer switches are

designed for use with Firetrol Limited Service Con-

trollers model FTA750.

FTA975-976 •Specifications

Fire Pump Controller Power Transfer Switches

SP975-01(A)



Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controller The fire pump controller shall be a factory as-

sembled, wired and tested unit and shall conform to allthe requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Stan-dard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for FireProtection and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

The controller shall be listed by Underwriters Labo-ratories, Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, and Canadian Standards

Association CSA-C22.2, Standard for Industrial Con-trol Equipment (cULus) and approved by Factory Mu-tual.

The controller shall be:

12 Volt24 Volt

The controller components shall be housed in a NEMAType 2 (IEC IP11) drip-proof, wall mounted enclosure.

Operator InterfaceThe fire pump controller shall feature an operator

interface with user keypad. The interface shall moni-tor and display motor operating conditions, includingall alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms,events, and pressure conditions shall be displayedwith a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 4-line, 20-character, vacuum fluorescent, dot matrix typedesigned to allow easy viewing from all angles and inall light conditions. The display and interface shall beNEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 protectionand shall be fully accessible without opening the con-troller door. The display and user interface shall uti-lize multiple levels of password protection for systemsecurity. A minimum of 3 password levels shall be

provided. The display shall be capable of being pro-grammed for any language.

Digital Status/Alarm MessagesThe digital display shall indicate text messages

for the status and alarm conditions of:• Engine Run • Sequential Start Time• Minimum Run Time • Crank/Rest Time - Cycle / Off Delay Time • Remote Start• Engine Fail to Start • System Battery Low• Low Suction Pressure • Printer Error • Drive Not Installed • Manual Engine Crank• Disk Error • Disk Near Full

• Pressure Error

The Sequential Start Timer, Minimum Run Timer/Off Delay Timer and Crank/Rest time shall be displayedas numeric values reflecting the value of the remainingtime.

LED Visual IndicatorsLED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall

indicate:• Main Switch in Auto• Alarm• Engine Fail to Start

• Charger Malfunction• Battery #1 Trouble• Battery #2 Trouble• System Pressure Low• Engine Running• Engine Coolant Temperature High

• Engine Oil Pressure Low• Engine Overspeed

In addition to the standard alarm contacts requiredby NFPA 20, the digital display module shall have N.O.and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digi-tally displayed alarm and N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indication up to EIGHT, specified, program-mable alarm.

Data Logging The digital display shall monitor the system and

log the following data:• Motor Calls/Starts• Total Engine Run Time

• Last Engine Run Time• Last Engine Start• Last High Water Temperature• Last Low Oil Pressure• Last Low Fuel Level• Last Battery Charger Failure• Last Battery Trouble• Last Engine Overspeed• Minimum Battery Voltages• Maximum Battery Voltages• Total Unit Run Time• Minimum/Maximum System Pressure

Event Recording Printer - The controller shall be equipped with a

dot matrix, impact printer to record all operational andalarm events. The printer shall use standard 16# bondpaper, commercially available at office supply stores.Thermal or electrostatic printers are not acceptable.The printer shall feature a mechanical take-up mecha-nism to prevent excessive paper buildup in the bot-tom of the controller during automatic operation.

The printer shall automatically record all eventsand pressure settings. It shall allow the user to selectthe pressure recording frequency based upon either time or pressure deviation. If set for time based re-cording, the printer shall record the pressure every30 minutes during standby and every 15 seconds dur-ing operation.

Memory - The controller shall record all opera-

tional and alarm events to system memory. All eventsshall be time and date stamped and include an indexnumber. The system memory shall have the capabil-ity of storing 3000 events and allow the user access tothe event log via the user interface. The user shallhave the ability to scroll through the stored messagesin groups of 1, 10, or 100.

Floppy Disk Drive - The controller shall include afloppy disk drive to save all operational and alarmevents. The floppy disk drive shall have the ability tostore up to 1 year’s worth of data (under normal oper-

Specifications

Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controllers • FTA1100




ating conditions) in individual monthly files. Each eventshall be time and date stamped. The controller shallalso have the capability to save settings and values todisk through the user interface.

Communications - The controller shall feature twoindependent communications ports to allow connec-tivity to computers, modems, or building management

systems.Solid State Pressure Transducer

The controller shall be supplied with a solid statepressure transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7bar) ±1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall beused for both display of the system pressure and con-trol of the fire pump controller. Systems using analogpressure devices or mercury switches for operationalcontrol will not be accepted.

The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSUREshall be digitally displayed and adjustable through theuser interface. The pressure transducer shall bemounted inside the controller to prevent accidentaldamage. The pressure transducer shall be directly

pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without anyother supporting members. Field connections shallbe made externally at the controller coupling to pre-vent distortion of the pressure switch element andmechanism.

Operation A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer

shall be provided as standard. Upon a call to start,the user interface shall display a message indicatingthe remaining time value of the On Delay timer.

The controller shall be field programmable for manual stop or automatic stop. If set for automaticstopping, the controller shall allow the user to selecteither a Minimum Run Timer or an Off Delay Timer.

Both timers shall be programmable through the user interface.The controller shall include an AC Power Loss start

timer to start the engine in the event of AC Power fail-ure.

The controller shall be fully programmable to allowup to 8 custom alarm messages to be displayed onthe user interface.

A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard.The controller shall have the ability to program thetime, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addi-tion, the controller shall have the capability to displaya preventative maintenance message for a serviceinspection. The message text and frequency of oc-currence shall be programmable through the user in-

terface.

SP1100-20

A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user interface shall also have the ability to display the statusof the system inputs and outputs.

Battery ChargersThe controller shall include two fully automatic, 200

amp hour, 4 step battery chargers. The chargers shall

feature a qualification stage, in which the batteries areexamined by the charger to insure that they are not de-fective and are capable of accepting a charge. The bat-tery charger shall feature:• Selectable AC Power Voltage• Selectable Battery Voltage• Selectable Battery Type• Charge Cycle Reset Push-button

The controller shall be a Firetrol brand.




The alarm panel shall be a factory assembled,

wired and tested unit and shall conform to all the re-

quirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Centrifu-

gal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code.

The alarm panel shall be listed by Underwriters’Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL508, Stan-

dard for Industrial Controls, certified by CSA, Stan-

dard for Industrial Control Equipment (cUL), approved

by the New York City Bureau of Electrical Control and

Board of Standards and Appeals and Factory Mu-

tual.

The alarm panel shall be low voltage DC and

make use of printed circuit boards which can be eas-

ily wired together for future additional alarms.

The alarm panel shall have individual pilot lights

to indicate its alarm condition which shall remain

lighted until the alarm condition has been corrected.

The alarm panel shall also have an audible alarm

which will sound when the alarm conditions occur and

may be silenced by pressing a SILENCE ALARM

push-button.

Each alarm initiation shall be subsequent to anyand all previous alarm conditions so that the silence

push-button acknowledgment of any one alarm will

not prevent the audible alarm from sounding on suc-

cessive alarm conditions.

The alarm panel shall have a PUSH-TO-TEST

push-button for manually testing all pilot lights, au-

dible alarms and output circuits (types A, B, F, G only).

All alarm pilot lights and push-buttons shall be plainly

marked for identification.

The alarm panel shall be NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP11)

drip-proof for indoor wall mounting.

The alarm panel shall be a Firetrol FTA200 model.

Specifications

Alarm Panels • FTA200

SP200-01(E)




The auxiliary jockey pump controller, if required

and specified on the plans and specifications, shall

be factory assembled, wired, and tested and spe-

cifically designed for this type of service. This

controller shall be UL listed, and shall be of thesame manufacturer as the main fire pump control-

ler.

The controller shall incorporate a full voltage

magnetic starter, main disconnect switch, motor

fuse block with fuses, HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC

selector switch and a pressure switch.

The pressure switch shall have a range of 30-300

psi (2.1-20.7 bars) and have an adjustable differen-

tial range of 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars). The pressure

switch shall be of the diaphragm type utilizing snap-

action type contacts. The pressure switch shall be

mounted inside the controller to prevent any unau-thorized adjustment and/or accidental damage. The

pressure switch shall be directly pipe mounted to a

bulkhead pipe coupling without any other support-

ing members. A system pressure gauge shall be

mounted with the pressure switch to assist in

pressure switch adjustments and provide an indica-

tion of current system pressure. Field connections

shall be made externally at the controller coupling to

prevent distortion of the pressure switch element

and mechanism.

The controller shall have a running period timer

to prevent too frequent automatic starting of the

jockey pump motor. The timer shall be set to keep

the motor in operation for at least one minute and

interwired with the pressure switch.

The disconnect switch shall be mechanically

interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be

opened with the handle in the ON position except

by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.

The disconnect switch shall be capable of beingpadlocked in the OFF position with up to three

padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.

The minimum enclosure rating shall be NEMA

Type 2 (IEC IP11), drip-proof.

All pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights

shall be NEMA Type 12, oiltight. Pilot lights (when

specified) shall be transformer type. No pushbuttons

or pilot lights shall be mounted on the enclosure

door.

The control circuit transformer (when specified)

shall be of the molded winding construction type

with built-in molded terminals and shall be fuseprotected. The fuse shall be built into the trans-

former.

The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment,

shall hook up and test the jockey pump controller as

a completed assembly. This test shall include, but

not be restricted to, each function the controller

may be required to perform including manual start-

stop, automatic start-stop and minimum run timing.

The manufacturer shall perform a high potential

test of the controller power circuits at not less than

two times the rated voltage plus 1000 Volts.

The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol,

Inc.

Specifications

Jockey Pump Controllers FTA500 •

SP500-01(I)




The auxiliary jockey pump controller, if required

and specified on the plans and specifications, shall

be factory assembled, wired, and tested and spe-cifically designed for this type of service. This

controller shall be UL listed, and shall be of the

same manufacturer as the main fire pump control-

ler.

The controller shall incorporate a wye delta open

transition starting method, control circuit trans-

former, main disconnect switch, motor fuse block,

HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC selector switch and pres-

sure switch.

The pressure switch shall have a range of 30-300

psi (2.1-20.7 bars) and have an adjustable differen-

tial range of 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars). The pressureswitch shall be of the diaphragm type utilizing snap-

action type contacts. The pressure switch shall be

mounted inside the controller to prevent any unau-

thorized adjustment and/or accidental damage. The

adjustment knobs shall be capable of being sealed

after final adjustment. The pressure switch shall be

directly pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling

without any other supporting members. A system

pressure gauge shall be mounted with the pressure

switch to assist in pressure switch adjustments and

provide an indication of current system pressure.

Field connections shall be made externally at the

controller coupling to prevent distortion of the pres-

sure switch element and mechanism.

The controller shall have a running period timer

to prevent too frequent automatic starting of the

jockey pump motor. The timer shall be set to keepthe motor in operation for at least one minute and

interwired with the pressure switch.

The disconnect switch shall be mechanically

interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be

opened with the handle in the ON position except

by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism.

The disconnect switch shall be capable of being

padlocked in the OFF position with up to three

padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.

The minimum enclosure rating shall be NEMA

Type 2 (IEC IP11), drip-proof.

All pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lightsshall be NEMA Type 12, oiltight. Pilot lights (when

specified) shall be transformer type. No pushbuttons

or pilot lights shall be mounted on the enclosure

door.

The control circuit transformer shall be of the

molded winding construction type with built-in

molded terminals and shall be fuse protected. The

fuse shall be built into the transformer.

The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment,

shall hook up and test the jockey pump controller as

a completed assembly. This test shall include, but

not be restricted to, each function the controller

may be required to perform including manual start-

stop, automatic start-stop and minimum run timing.

The manufacturer shall perform a high potential

test of the controller power circuits at not less than

two times the rated voltage plus 1000 Volts.

The controller shall be manufactured by Firetrol,

Inc.

Specifications

Jockey Pump Controllers

Wye Delta Open Transition with Main Disconnect SwitchFTA516 •

SP516-01(C)



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