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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS MODEL VPx 2018/10 VPX-MAN003-E REV3.DOCX3...
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- Page 3 Table of content GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................6 TYPES OF ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS ................6 1.1. ACROSS-THE-LINE STARTER ..................... 6 1.1.1. Model VPA: ..........................6 1.2. REDUCED VOLTAGE STARTER ....................6 1.2.1. Model VPR: AUTOTRANSFORMER STARTER ..............6 1.2.2. Model VPS: SOLID STATE STARTER ..................6 METHODS OF STARTING / STOPPING ....................
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
9.2.6. connection to external device ....................14 10. START-UP AND TEST PROCEDURES ....................15 10.1. VeRIFICATIONS ...........................15 10.1.1. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ....................15 10.1.2. PIPING INSTALLATION ......................15 10.2. SETTINGS on the electronic boards .....................16 10.3. DIPSWITCH ..........................16 10.3.1. PHASE REVERSAL (Ph Rev) ....................16 10.3.2. RUN PERIOD TIMER (RPT) ....................16 10.3.3. - Page 5 15.8. How to replace the ribbon ......................28 How TO RETRIEVE PRESSURE DATA’S FROM RS232 PORT ..........28 15.9. 15.10. preventive and maintenance test ....................31 15.11. VISUAL INSPECTION ........................31 15.12. OPERATIONAL INSPECTION ......................31 2018/10 VPX-MAN003-E REV3.DOCX3...
- Page 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Model VPx electric fire pump controllers are and for automatic start, controlled by the designed to automatically start an electric pressure sensor. The combination driven fire pump upon detection of a automatic/non-automatic option provides a pressure drop in the fire protection system. It 10-minute automatic stop after automatic is intended to control 3-phase squirrel cage start but only after all starting causes have...
- Page 7 2. METHODS OF STARTING / STOPPING The controllers are available as combination automatic / non-automatic with provision for manual or automatic shutdown (automatic shutdown only possible after automatic start) 2.1.5. SEQUENTIAL START 2.1. METHODS OF STARTING In case of multiple pump application, it may 2.1.1.
- Page 8 3. VARIABLE SPEED PRESSURE LIMITING CONTROL 3.1. GENERAL 3.3. PRESET SPEED MODE The variable speed pressure limiting control In this mode, the speed of the motor is is enabled if the speed selector switch is in constant ‘VARIABLE’ or ‘PRESET’ position. The speed selector switch must be in While in ‘VARIABLE’...
- Page 9 4. FRONT PANEL Philips screwdriver. When removed, it is 4.1. GENERALS possible to have access to small switch. The A display located on the left side is used to pressure unit (PSI or kPa) can be selected monitor the electrical parameters of the on the field.
- Page 10 4.3.4. LOW SYSTEM PRESSURE This LED indicates that pressure drops below the lowest threshold. 4.4. FLANGE ANNUNCIATORS 4.4.1. BYPASS MODE This pilot light indicates when the selector switch is in bypass mode or when the bypass contactor is activated. 4.4.2. VFD FAILURE This pilot light indicates when the drive failed.
- Page 11 5. ALARM CONTACTS The following alarm contacts are available on all controllers: motor run power available (loss of phase) phase reversal motor trouble bypass mode VFD failure 2018/10 VPX-MAN003-E REV3.DOCX3...
- Page 12 6. INSTALLATION The VPx electric fire pump controller is listed National Fire Protection Association for the cULus and is intended to be installed in Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA accordance with the Standard of the n°20-2007 (Centrifugal Fire Pumps) and in USA National Electrical Code NFPA 70 in Canada...
- Page 13 9. CONNECTIONS 9.1. WATER CONNECTIONS The pipe connection for the pressure sensor components against metallic debris or is 1/2”. The pressure sensor connection is drilling chips. Failure to do so may cause located on the side of the controller. injuries to personnel, damage the controller The pump start - stop pressure sensor shall and subsequently void warranty.
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Page 14: Connection To External Device
9.2.6. CONNECTION TO start station (manually operated). This EXTERNAL DEVICE remote start contact must be normally open. Change of state of this contact will initiate a REMOTE MANUAL START SIGNAL manual start of the pump. Each electric fire pump controller has provision for connection to a manual remote 2018/10 VPX-MAN003-E REV3.DOCX3... -
Page 15: Start-Up And Test Procedures
10. START-UP AND TEST PROCEDURES D A N G E R HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE IS PRESENT IN THE ENCLOSURE WHICH WILL CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. MAINTENANCE OR START UP SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIANS. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD WORK ON OR AROUND THIS EQUIPMENT. -
Page 16: Settings On The Electronic Boards
10.2. SETTINGS ON THE ELECTRONIC BOARDS ATS99 is the name of the internal circuit board located on the controller (left side). PRS99 is the name of the electronic circuit board located on the controller door (left side) Sequencial module (SM1) is the name of the control unit located on the controller (left side) 10.3. -
Page 17: Prs
10.4. 10.4.1. PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT DANGER. Set the cut-out and cut-in threshold on the PRS board. It is recommended Hazardous to set the cut-out threshold 5 psi above the cut-in threshold. If the cut-out voltage is threshold is set above the maximum pump pressure, it is impossible to stop present in the the pump with ‘stop’... -
Page 18: Variable Speed Drive (Vfd) Settings
A list of all VFD parameters is attached on the inside of the enclosure. The non-critical parameters can be adjusted on the field by the Tornatech technician. Critical parameters shall not be changed. 11.1.1. -
Page 19: Pressure Setpoint
11.1.4. PRESSURE SETPOINT The pressure setpoint is expressed in percentage of 300 psi. To adjust the pressure setpoint, start the controller with manual start push button - main switch in ‘variable’ position, create a flow demand by opening a valve,- shutdown jockey pump. -
Page 20: Actual Start-Up
12. ACTUAL START-UP 12.1. CHECK MOTOR ROTATION DANGER. Turn the speed selector switch to BYPASS position Hazardous Note : the buzzer will sound when the controller will be powered voltage is up. The buzzer can be silenced by depressing silence push button present in the ... -
Page 21: Pump Start Test
13. PUMP START TEST Note in this section, all starting causes will be tested. The pump will run at preset speed. 13.1. START FROM START PUSHBUTTON PB1 Turn the speed selector switch to PRESET position Press the START pushbutton on the controller, pump motor will start regardless of the system pressure and continues to run at preset speed. -
Page 22: Automatic Shutdown Mode
experienced Verify that the pump motor starts at the desired pressure. licensed Verify the speed reference is adjusted properly to build the pressure electricians above the desired cut out pressure. should Let the pump build up pressure until it reaches cut-out. perform start ... -
Page 23: Sequential Module Programming Instructions
14. SEQUENTIAL MODULE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 14.1. HOW TO ADJUST DATE The date and time are factory set for North America Eastern time. The date and time are saved even without any power. If the controller is installed in other time zone, the date and time may need to be adjusted. -
Page 24: How To Set Sm1 In Run Mode
14.3. HOW TO SET SM1 IN RUN MODE Note : The controller is shipped from factory to be operational at power up. The sequential module should stay always in RUN mode (RUN symbol appears on the bottom right of the screen). If the sequential module is in STOP mode, the alarm buzzer is activated with no possibility of silencing. -
Page 25: Prs99 Programming Instructions
15. PRS99 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 15.1. HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 or if the voltage of the second source is not Power V / Hz present. It has the same readout of the top line (See above). Current / TT 12.4 Amps / Hr 15.1.3. -
Page 26: What Is The Flashing Symbol On The Second Line
If the cut-in pressure has been set higher setting. Re-set the settings to ensure that than the cut-out pressure, display line the cut-out pressure setting is higher than flashes on and off, to signal an improper the cut-in pressure setting. 15.3. -
Page 27: How To Print Reports
15.6. HOW TO PRINT REPORTS Be sure that paper is in the printer. The if, while the printing is in progress, PRINT is PAPER FEED push-button allows the paper pressed, the printing will stop after few roll motor to advance the paper. seconds. -
Page 28: How To Replace The Paper
HOW TO RETRIEVE PRESSURE DATA’S FROM RS232 PORT 15.9. 1. Connection between laptop computer 3. Communication Configuration and Tornatech Fire Pump Controller. To be able to communicate with the Fire a. Verify that your laptop computer has a Pump Controller, the communication... - Page 29 file that you will designate to receive The downloaded data is saved in the file the data. created in step 3a. This file is a .TXT file that c. It is good practice to save the data with can be red by "Notepad", "Word", "Lotus" and "Excel"...
- Page 30 Press the "Print" button firmly for approximately 1 second. f. The data is downloaded on the screen Communication has not been but the destination file remains empty. established. Select Call-Call and verify Communication is not in capture mode. if the "connected" status appears at the Select Transfer-Capture Text - select bottom left of the screen.
- Page 31 15.10. PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE TEST Fire pump controllers are an important part of your fire protection system. They require a minimum preventive maintenance but must be periodically inspected and their operation simulated to assure constant performance. NOTE : : Qualified and authorized personnel only must do this maintenance. 15.11.
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