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BR124053EN

Eaton EPCT Fire

Touchscreen based electric fire pump controllers
 Product Description Help tab
The EPCT Fire features an advanced, 7” color touchscreen that The help tab provides end users service contact information from
incorporates both the fire pump controller (FPC) and automatic the company that commissioned the unit (if programmed), factory
transfer switch (ATS) functionality into one, intuitive display. contact information, and a QR code to download the instruction
manual onto a mobile device.
Designed solely with the consumer in mind, the EPCT Fire Pressure Settings tab
enables technicians to commission the fire pump controller faster;
troubleshooting is made easier and is more effective through the Contains a variety of pressure settings that may be programmed to
use on-screen history filtering and diagnostic monitoring. suit site requirements. Some key settings include: Start Pressure,
Stop Pressure, Low Pressure Alarm, High Pressure Alarm, Low
Suction Shutdown, Low Foam Shutdown, Pressure Units, and the
All full-service fire pump controllers can be offered in either full-
ability to calibrate the transducer.
voltage or reduced voltages starting methods:
• FD/FT20 - Limited service Timer Values tab
• FD/FT30 - Across-the-line This tab system contains the programming point for all fire pump
controller related timers. These timers are: Minimum Run Time,
• FD/FT40 - Part winding Acceleration Time, Sequential Start Time, Fail to Start Time, Fail to
• FD/FT50 - Primary resistor Stop Time, and Weekly Motor Test Timer.
• FD/FT60 - Autotransformer ATS Settings tab (if equipped)
• FD/FT70 - WYE-Delta (Star-Delta) open transition The ATS Settings tab will only be enabled on units equipped with an
• FD/FT80 - WYE-Delta (Star-Delta) closed transition automatic transfer switch. Programming points within this tab only
pertain to the operation of the transfer switch.
• FD/FT90 - Soft start
Alarm Setpoints tab

Product Features There are seven (7) programmable alarm points within this tab
system: Phase Reversal, Phase Failure Alarm Setpoint, Motor
Touchscreen Display Overload Setpoint, Transducer Fail Pump Start, Abort Motor Test on
Low Voltage, Voltage Alarm Settings, and Frequency Alarm Settings.
General
Inputs/Outputs tab
Speed of commissioning, configuration and troubleshooting are
more critical to businesses today more than ever. Through the The I/O board is capable of accepting ten (10) custom inputs that
use of a 7” touchscreen, users can easily program all site specific can be programmed for seventeen (17) predefined conditions. The
setpoints through an intuitive menu structure, view all critical system output relays can be programmed for sixty-one (61) separate condi-
information, and troubleshoot quickly and accurately via on-screen tions. Additional relays can be added through the use of a single or
diagnostics. multiple optional relay boards.

Automatic Transfer Switch Integration History/Statistics/Diagnostics tab

Going away from the multiple screen approach, the EPCT Fire This tab system allows the customer/technician to view historical
touchscreen integrates both the Fire Pump Controller and Automatic data, controller statistics, controller diagnostics, and startup informa-
Transfer Switch into one display enabling the user to effectively tion. To assist, the controller can filter for specific events or between
manage programming and operation from one source. certain dates to speed up troubleshooting.

Commissioning Simplified I/O Board

The Startup tab features all controller related commissioning tasks
such as: Quick Setup, Setup Phase Reversal, Flow Test, Manual/ Power Supply
Automatic Starts, and Test Alarms. The redesigned I/O board is equipped with a full voltage power
supply capable of accepting voltage inputs between 200-600VAC
UL Type Rating three phase, or 240VAC single phase.
The touchscreen display has been tested in accordance with UL and
achieves a type 4X rating. Customer Input Connections
Connection terminals are provided at the top of the I/O board for
Programming Menu external customer connections that can be programmed through the
touchscreen display.
Startup tab
Output Relays
This tab system enables the user to complete all controller related
commissioning tasks. Each sub-menu within the Startup tab guides The I/O board features four (4), 250VAC, 8A, 2 Form-C relays desig-
the user through step-by-step, intuitive screens to quickly and effec- nated for the following: Common Alarm, Power/Phase Failure, Phase
tively complete the startup and commissioning process. Reversal, and Pump Run. Each relay socket has a surface mount LED
to indicate the relay’s coil status.
Panel Setup tab
Optional Boards
All variables relating to the panel, such as language, date and time,
nominal voltage, etc., are located in the Panel Setup tab. For all The controller can accept up to four (4) additional option boards:
programming points within the Panel Setup tab, refer to the instruc- optional relay board, MODBUS communication board, secondary
tion manual: MN124016EN. 4-20mA device board, and an alarm board. The controller has provi-
sions to allow future optional boards to be added with plug-and-play
functionality.

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Other Components Emergency Start Operator

Drain Valve Solenoid A mechanically operated emergency start handle (ESH) will mechani-
cally activate the motor contactor(s) independently from any electri-
All full-service EPCT Fire controllers are equipped with a drain valve cal control circuits.
solenoid used for manual or automatic motor tests.

External USB Port Standards & Certifications

The USB port allows the user to download historical messages, All EPCT Fire full-service, electric fire pump controllers meet
statistics, diagnostic information, startup file, and current controller or exceed the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories and
configuration to any USB device with FAT16 or FAT 32 formatting. Underwriters Laboratories Canada [UL218 and UL1008], Factory
Mutual, the Canadian Standards Association, New York City building
Enclosures code, CE mark, U.B.C./C.B.C. seismic requirements, and are built to
The EPCT Fire controllers come standard with UL type 2 (drip-proof) the latest edition of NFPA 20 standards. The EPCT Fire electric fire
enclosures. Optional enclosures are available and include: type, 3, pump controllers are suitbale for use as service entrance equipment
3R, 4, 4X, and 12. - does not meet CEC requirements for Canada.

Display Screens

Home tab - without ATS Home tab - with ATS

Common Alarm Settings Notification Area Settings

Message History Customer Service Contact

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Quick Specification Overview
Starting Conditions Withstand Ratings
Starting Method Starting Starting Staring Motor Voltage HP Short Circuit
Voltage Current Torque Connections Withstand Rating
FD/FT20 Full 600% 100% 2 (SP) or 3 200-208V 5-30 25,000
Limited Service 220-240V 5-30 25,000
380-415V 5-30 25,000
440-480V 5-30 25,000
575-600V 5-30 18,000
240V (SP) 5-15 10,000
FD/FT30 Full 600% 100% 3 200-208V 5-150 100,000
Across-the-Line 220-240V 5-200 100,000
380-415V 5-300 100,000
440-480V 5-400 100,000
575-600V 5-500 25,000
FD/FT40 Reduced 65% 50% 6 200-208V 5-250 100,000
Part Winding 220-240V 5-300 100,000
380-415V 5-500 100,000
440-480V 5-600 100,000
575-600V 5-700 25,000
FD/FT50 Reduced 50% 42% 3 200-208V 5-150 100,000
Primary Resistor 220-240V 5-200 100,000
380-415V 5-300 100,000
440-480V 5-400 100,000
575-600V 5-500 25,000
FD/FT60 Reduced 45% 42% 3 200-208V 5-150 100,000
Autotransformer 220-240V 5-200 100,000
380-415V 5-300 100,000
440-480V 5-400 100,000
575-600V 5-500 25,000
FD/FT70 Reduced 33% 33% 6 200-208V 5-250 100,000
WYE-Delta 220-240V 5-300 100,000
(Star-Delta) Open
Transition 380-415V 5-500 100,000
440-480V 5-600 100,000
575-600V 5-700 25,000
FD/FT80 Reduced 33% 33% 6 200-208V 5-250 100,000
WYE-Delta (Star- 220-240V 5-300 100,000
Delta) Closed
Transition 380-415V 5-500 100,000
440-480V 5-600 100,000
575-600V 5-700 25,000
FD/FT90 Reduced Adjustable Adjustable 3 200-208V 5-150 100,000
Soft Start 220-240V 5-200 100,000
380-415V 5-300 100,000
440-480V 5-400 100,000
575-600V 5-500 25,000

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