WITH POWER TRANSFER SWITCH

STANDARD SUBMITTAL PACKAGE

SBP1300-63 &
FTA1300 Wye-Delta, Open Transition Starting Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Product Description

• Daylight Savings Time Option

• Weekly Test Timer
• Elapsed Time Meter
• Door mounted display/interface panel featuring a 128
x 64 pixel backlit LCD Graphical Display, Membrane
Type User Control Push-buttons and easy to read LED
Indicators for:
• POWER AVAILABLE
• ALARM
• TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL (If unit ordered with
Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
• TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY (If unit ordered with
Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
• SYSTEM PRESSURE LOW
• PUMP RUNNING
• DELUGE OPEN
• REMOTE START
Description—Firetrol® FTA1300 Wye-Delta, Open Transi- • INTERLOCK ON
tion Starting Fire Pump Controllers are used with delta-
wound squirrel cage motors. FTA1300 controllers are • FAIL TO START
of the open circuit transition type in which the motor • MOTOR OVERLOAD
circuit is opened during the transition from start to run. • EMERGENCY ISO SWITCH OFF (If unit ordered with
The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump Automatic Power Transfer Switch)
system information. • PHASE FAILURE
Actuating the controller by the pressure switch, START • PHASE REVERSAL
push-button or deluge valve contact closes the start • AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN DISABLED
contactor connecting the motor to the line in the wye • OVERVOLTAGE
connection. The motor will draw approximately 33% of • UNDERVOLTAGE
its normal inrush current and develop approximately • Digital Pressure Display
33% of its normal starting torque. After a time delay, the • USB Host Controller and Port
motor is automatically reconnected in delta, applying • Solid State Pressure Transducer
full voltage to the motor windings. These controllers are • Data Log
recommended especially for use with generator sets. • Event Log (3000 Events)
Approvals – Firetrol fire pump controllers are listed by • True RMS Metering with simultaneous 3 Phase Display
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with of Amps, Volts, Frequency, Pressure and Alarm Mes-
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, CSA, Standard sages
for Industrial Control Equipment, and approved by Factory • Disk Error message
Mutual. They are built to meet or exceed the require- • Disk Near Full message
ments of the approving authorities as well as NEMA and • Pressure Error message
the latest editions of NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal • Motor Over 320% message
Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. • Local Start message
Standard Features—The following are included as stan- • Remote Start message
dard with each controller: • Emergency Start message
• Voltage surge protector • Fail To Start message
• Main Disconnect Switch sized for connected motor • Undervoltage message
horsepower and voltage • Overvoltage message
• Fire pump Circuit Breaker • NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP22) enclosure
• Single handle Isolating Disconnect Switch/Circuit • Suitable for use as Service Equipment
Breaker mechanism • Each standard controller comes with user set options
• Motor contactor for:
• Emergency Manual Run Mechanism to mechanically • Interlock Alarm • Low Pressure Audible
close motor contactor contacts in an emergency con- •Low Suction • Pump Run
dition • User Defined Input • Weekly Test
• Built-in Start and Stop push-buttons to bypass auto-
matic start circuits
• Minimum Run Timer / Off Delay Timer
FTA950 Power Transfer Switch for Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Product Description

• Fire pump circuit breaker

• Mark II monitors for overcurrent tripping (non-ther-
mal) of circuit breaker and alarm indicator for phase
failure/phase reversal
• 3-pole, double throw transfer switch mechanism,
electrically operated, mechanically held
• ASCO® Group 5 Control module providing for the
following:
-Door mounted operator interface panel with 4 line
LCD display
-In-phase monitor
-Programmable engine exerciser
-Transfer switch data logging
-Differential voltage sensing on all phases of the nor-
mal power source
-Voltage sensing of the emergency power source
-Frequency sensing of the emergency power source
Description—Firetrol ® Power Transfer Switches are -Transfer time delay to compensate for momentary
available completely assembled with Firetrol Electric power outages of the normal source
Fire Pump Controllers; full or reduced voltage types. The -Retransfer from emergency to normal source is auto-
power transfer switches are built for use with genera- matically delayed unless the emergency source fails
tor set or 2nd utility use. The entire package of power -Cool-down timer for unloaded running of the genera-
transfer switch and controller is completely factory as- tor set after retransfer to the normal power source
sembled, wired, tested and shipped as a complete unit -Instantaneous retransfer to normal if the emergency
for easy field connection to the power sources and the source fails and the normal source is available
fire pump motor. -3 second transfer restart delay to reduce current
surges when transferring to or from the emergency
Approvals—Firetrol power transfer switches are listed source
by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with -NO and NC engine control contacts to start the
UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Controllers; UL1008, Auto- generator set when the normal power source fails
matic Transfer Switches; UL508, Industrial Control Equip- • Transfer Switch Normal LED
ment, CSA, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment; and • Transfer Switch Emergency LED
approved by Factory Mutual. They are built to meet or • Emergency Isolating Switch Open LED
exceed the requirements of the approving authorities as • Test Selector Switch
well as NEMA and the latest editions of NFPA 20, Instal- • Transfer By-pass Switch
lation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, and NFPA 70, National • Silence Alarm Push-button
Electrical Code. • Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer Switch
in Emergency Audible Alarms
Standard Features—The following are included as stan- • Output contacts (NO and NC) for Generator Start,
dard with each transfer switch: Emergency Isolating Switch Open and Transfer Switch
• Emergency power source disconnect switch sized for position indicators
connected motor horsepower and voltage • NEMA Type 2 enclosure (IEC IP22)
FTA1000 — FTA1930 Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Specifications

Main Fire Pump Controller trip curve adjustment shall be factory set, tested and sealed for
The main fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled, the full load amps of the connected motor. The circuit breaker
wired and tested unit and shall conform to all the requirements shall be capable of being field tested to verify actual pick up,
of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation locked rotor, and instantaneous trip points after field installa-
of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection and NFPA 70, National tion without disturbing incoming line and load conductors.
Electrical Code.
The controller shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Operator Interface
Inc., in accordance with UL218, Standard for Fire Pump Con- The fire pump controller shall feature an operator interface
trollers, CSA, and Canadian Standards Association CSA-C22.2, with user keypad. The interface shall monitor and display motor
Standard for Industrial Control Equipment (cULus), approved operating conditions, including all alarms, events, and pressure
by Factory Mutual and approved by the City of New York for conditions. All alarms, events, and pressure conditions shall
fire pump service. be displayed with a time and date stamp. The display shall be
a 128x64 Backlit LCD capable of customized graphics. The
Starting Method display and interface shall be NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X,
The controller shall be of the combined manual and auto- and 12 protection and shall be fully accessible without opening
matic type designed for: the controller door. The display and user interface shall utilize
multiple levels of password protection for system security. A
Full Voltage Starting minimum of 3 password levels shall be provided.
Wye (Star)-Delta Open Transition Starting
Wye (Star)-Delta Closed Transition Starting Ammeter/Voltmeter
Part Winding Starting The fire pump controller operator interface shall be
Primary Resistance Reduced Voltage Starting capable of displaying true RMS digital motor voltage and
Autotransformer Reduced Voltage Starting current measurements for all three phases simultaneously.
Digital Soft Start Reduced Current Starting Displays requiring push-button and selector switches to
toggle between phases or current and voltage shall not be
of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, voltage, phase accepted.
and frequency rating shown on the plans and drawings. The Voltage and current shall be measured by True RMS
controller components shall be housed in a NEMA Type 2 (IEC technology to provide the most accurate measurement for
IP22) drip-proof, wall mounted enclosure. all sine waves, including non-sinusoidal waveforms. Average
responding meters will not be accepted.
Withstand Ratings (Short Circuit Current Ratings) Digital Status/Alarm Messages
All controller components shall be front mounted, wired The digital display shall indicate text messages for the
and front accessible for maintenance. The minimum withstand status and alarm conditions of:
rating of the controllers shall not be less than 100,000 Amps • Motor On • Sequential Start Time
RMS Symmetrical at 200-600 Volts*. If the available system • Minimum Run Time • Local Start
fault current exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be / Off Delay Time • Remote Start
supplied with a withstand rating of 150,000 or 200,000 Amps • Fail to Start • System Battery Low
RMS Symmetrical, as required. • Under Voltage • Over Voltage
*Note: 100,000 Amp withstand rating not available in • Locked Rotor Trip • Over Frequency
some larger horsepowers. Consult factory for • Emergency Start • Motor Over 320%
details. • Drive Not Installed • Motor Overload
Isolation Switch and Circuit Breaker • Disk Error • Printer Error
The controller shall include a motor rated combination • Disk Near Full • Pressure Error
isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker, mechanically inter- The Sequential Start Timer and Minimum Run Timer/Off Delay
locked and operated with a single, externally mounted handle. Timer shall be displayed as numeric values reflecting the value
When moving the handle from OFF to ON, the interlocking of the remaining time.
mechanism shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch ON
first, and then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved LED Visual Indicators
from ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence LED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall indicate:
the circuit breaker OFF first, and then the isolating disconnect • Power Available • Alarm
switch. • Pump Running • System Pressure Low
The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be • Remote Start • Transfer Switch Normal
mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be • Deluge Open • Transfer Switch Emergency
opened with the handle in the ON position except by a hidden • Phase Failure • Phase Reversal
tool operated bypass mechanism. The isolating disconnect • Interlock On • Fail To Start
switch/circuit breaker shall be capable of being padlocked in • Motor Overload • Emerg. Iso. Switch Off
the OFF position for installation and maintenance safety, and • Automatic Shutdown Disabled
shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position without • Overvoltage • Undervoltage
affecting the tripping characteristics of the circuit breaker.
The controller door shall have a locking type handle and three
point cam and roller vault type hardware. The circuit breaker
 Data Logging Seismic Certification
The digital display shall monitor the system and log the The controller shall be certified to meet or exceed the
following data: requirements of the 2006 International Building Code and
• Motor Calls/Starts • Pump Total Run Time the 2010 California Building Code for Importance Factor 1.5
• Pump Last Run Time • Total Controller Pwr On Time Electrical Equipment for Sds equal to 1.88 or less severe seismic
• Last Pump Start • Min/Max System Pressure regions. Qualifications shall be based upon successful tri-axial
• Last Phase Fail/Reversal • Last Locked Rotor Trip shake-table testing in accordance with ICC-ES AC-156. Certifi-
• Last Locked Rotor Current • Min/Max Frequency cation without testing shall be unacceptable. Controller shall
• Max Starting Currents • Max Run Currents be clearly labeled as rated for installation in seismic areas and a
• Min/Max Voltage per Phase while idle (not running) Certificate of Conformance shall be provided with the controller.
• Min Voltage per Phase during Start NOTE: Not available on Model FTA1500 Controllers
• Min/Max Voltage per Phase during Run
Operation
Event Recording A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer shall be
Memory - The controller shall record all operational and provided as standard. Upon a call to start, the user interface
alarm events to system memory. All events shall be time shall display a message indicating the remaining time value of
and date stamped and include an index number. The system the On Delay timer.
memory shall have the capability of storing 3000 events and The controller shall be field programmable for manual stop
allow the user access to the event log via the user interface. The or automatic stop. If set for automatic stopping, the controller
user shall have the ability to scroll through the stored messages shall allow the user to select either a Minimum Run Timer or an
in groups of 1 or 10. Off Delay Timer. Both timers shall be programmable through
the user interface.
USB Host Controller A nonadjustable restart delay timer shall be provided to
The controller shall have a built-in USB Host Controller. A allow the residual voltage of the motor to decay prior to restart-
USB port capable of accepting a USB Flash Memory Disk shall ing the motor. At least 2 seconds, but no more than 3 seconds,
be provided. The controller shall save all operational and alarm shall elapse between stopping and restarting the pump motor.
events to the flash memory on a daily basis. Each saved event A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard. The
shall be time and date stamped. The total amount of histori- controller shall have the ability to program the time, date, and
cal data saved shall solely depend on the size of the flash disk frequency of the weekly test. In addition, the controller shall
utilized. The controller shall have the capability to save settings have the capability to display a preventative maintenance mes-
and values to the flash disk on demand via the user interface. sage for a service inspection. The message text and frequency
of occurrence shall be programmable through the user inter-
Serial Communications face.
The controller shall feature a RS485 serial communications A Lamp Test feature shall be included. The user interface
port for use with 2 or 4 wire Modbus RTU communications. shall also have the ability to display the status of the system
inputs and outputs.
Solid State Pressure Transducer A Audible Test feature shall be included to test the opera-
The controller shall be supplied with a solid state pressure tion of the audible alarm device.
transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bar) ±1 psi. The The controller shall not start the fire pump motor under a
solid state pressure switch shall be used for both display of single-phase condition. If the motor is already running when a
the system pressure and control of the fire pump controller. phase loss occurs, the controller shall continue to run the motor,
Systems using analog pressure devices or mercury switches but still display a Phase Failure alarm.
for operational control will not be accepted. The fire pump controller software shall be automatically
The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSURE shall be digi- upgradable through the USB port by simply inserting a flash
tally displayed and adjustable through the user interface. The disk with the new software. Fire pump controllers that require
pressure transducer shall be mounted inside the controller to laptop computers, handheld equipment or specialized devices
prevent accidental damage. The pressure transducer shall be for software upgrades shall be prohibited.
directly pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without any The controller shall be a Firetrol brand.
other supporting members. Field connections shall be made
externally at the controller coupling to prevent distortion of
the pressure switch element and mechanism.

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of this information or for any errors or omissions. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SP1000-50 (C)
FTA950 Automatic Power Transfer Switches
Specifications

Main Fire Pump Controller with Transfer isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall
Switch be capable of being padlocked in the OFF posi-
The main fire pump controller shall be fac- tion for installation and maintenance safety,
tory assembled and wired with a power transfer and shall also be capable of being locked in the
switch listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. ON position without affecting the tripping char-
for transfer switch and fire pump service. The acteristics of the circuit breaker. The enclosure
power transfer switch shall be approved by Fac- door shall have a locking type handle and three
tory Mutual. point cam and roller type vault hardware.
The power transfer switch and fire pump The circuit breaker trip curve adjustment
controller shall be factory assembled, wired and shall be factory set, tested and sealed for the
tested as a single unit and shall conform to all connected full load amps of the motor.
requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, The fire pump controller/power transfer
Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, National switch shall have data logging capability for
Electrical Code. historical operation recording and to aid in
annual test, service and trouble shooting.
Power Transfer Switch for Gen Set / Second The data logging shall be accessible by front
Utility Emergency Power Source mounted interface panel and also by saving
The power transfer switch shall be housed the information via the standard USB port. The
within the fire pump controller enclosure or in data file shall be in text (.txt) format and easily
a NEMA Type 2 (IEC IP22) drip-proof enclosure readable by most common text editing or word
attached directly to the fire pump controller. processing software. The circuit breaker shall
Where the power transfer switch is provided in be capable of being field tested to verify actual
an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous trip
fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single points after field installation without disturbing
unit. The fire pump controller/power transfer incoming line and load conductors.
switch shall be factory assembled, wired and The automatic transfer switch shall consist
tested as a unit prior to shipment. of an inherently double throw power transfer
The power transfer switch shall include a switch mechanism and a microprocessor con-
motor rated combination isolating disconnect trol panel to provide automatic operation. The
switch/circuit breaker, mechanically inter- transfer switch and control panel shall be of the
locked and operated with a single, externally same manufacturer. The automatic transfer
mounted handle. When moving the handle switch shall be an ASCO 7000 series with a
from OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism group 5 control panel.
shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch The transfer switch shall be electrically
closed first, and then the circuit breaker. When operated and mechanically held. The electri-
the handle is moved from ON to OFF, the inter- cal operator shall be a momentarily energized,
locking mechanism shall sequence the circuit single solenoid mechanism. The switch shall
breaker open first, and then the isolating dis- be mechanically interlocked to ensure only
connect switch. two possible positions, normal or emergency.
The isolating disconnect switch/circuit Switches having a neutral position shall not be
breaker shall be mechanically interlocked so permitted.
that the enclosure door cannot be opened The switch shall be positively locked and
with the handle in the ON position except by a unaffected by momentary outages, so that con-
hidden tool operated bypass mechanism. The
 tact pressure is maintained at a constant value The transfer switch shall have visible pilot
and contact temperature rise is minimized light indication for the following conditions:
for maximum reliability and operating life. All TRANSFER SWITCH IN NORMAL, TRANSFER
main contacts shall be silver composition and SWITCH IN EMERGENCY, NORMAL SOURCE
inspection of all contacts shall be possible from ACCEPTED, EMERGENCY SOURCE ACCEPTED
the front of the switch without disassembly of and EMERGENCY ISOLATION SWITCH OPEN.
operating linkages and without disconnection Remote alarm contacts shall be supplied as
of power. standard for the following conditions: EMER-
Designs utilizing components of molded GENCY SOURCE ISOLATION SWITCH OPEN,
case circuit breakers, contactors, or parts NORMAL POWER AVAILABLE, EMERGENCY
thereof, which are not intended for continuous POWER AVAILABLE and TRANSFER SWITCH
duty, repetitive switching or transfer between POSITION. An audible alarm shall sound if:
two active power sources are not acceptable. EMERGENCY ISOLATION SWITCH OPEN and
The transfer switch control panel shall have TRANSFER SWITCH IN EMERGENCY. A SILENCE
a 4 line, 20 character LCD display and keypad for ALARM push-button shall be supplied . A selec-
viewing all available data and setting desired tor switch shall be supplied to manually test
operational parameters. Voltage and frequency the transfer to emergency and the retransfer
on both the normal and emergency sources to normal power.
shall be continuously monitored. The normal The transfer switch shall be a Firetrol FTA950
source pick up shall be set at 95% of nominal for generator set and second utility emergency
voltage and the emergency source pick up set power.
at 90% of nominal voltage and 95% nominal
frequency. Source status screens shall be pro- Note: FTA950 power transfer switches are de-
vided for both normal & emergency to provide signed for use with Firetrol Electric Fire Pump
digital readout of voltage, frequency and phase Controllers.
rotation on all 3 phases.

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While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness herein, ASCO assumes no responsibility, and disclaims all liability, for damages resulting from use
of this information or for any errors or omissions. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Emerson, Consider It Solved., Emerson Network Power, the Emerson Network Power Logo, ASCO, Firetrol and the Firetrol Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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SP950-50 (A)
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3-PHASE
INCOMING ISOLATING CIRCUIT POWER
LINES SWITCH BREAKER TRANSFER
SWITCH 4CT
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