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Installation manual EPCT Fire series Fire Pump Controller...
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CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to...
4.4.1 Control input descriptions ........................9 4.4.1.1. Remote manual start ............................... 4.4.1.2. Remote manual stop ............................... 4.4.1.3. Remote manual start/stop ............................4.4.1.4. Remote auto start ..............................4.4.1.5. Deluge valve start ..............................EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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5.4.10 Phases ..............................14 5.4.11 System frequency ..........................14 5.4.12 CT Ratio..............................14 5.4.13 Motor FLA ............................14 5.4.14 Common alarm settings ........................14 5.4.15 Notification area settings ........................14 EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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Weekly motor test timer ........................17 5.8 Alarm setpoints tab ..............................17 5.8.1 Phase reversal ............................17 5.8.2 Phase failure alarm setpoint ......................... 17 5.8.3 Motor overload setpoint ........................17 EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must The rated impulse withstand voltage rating of this assembly be strictly observed in the installation, operation, and is 10kV. maintenance of this device. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
If required, the running period timer (RPT) must be set electrical connections are tightened before energizing. for a minimum of ten (10) minutes. Refer to Appendix F for programming of the RPT. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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NFPA, Pamphlet 20 standards. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Refer to the schematic diagram mounted on the inside of the controller door for all connection points specific to the controller. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
If a starting condition exists, the pump motor will start again once the stop button is released. 3.8 Transfer switch components Refer to Section 6 for the description of the transfer switch components. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
(5) minute countdown timer where, when it expires, the controller will exit the Welcome Screen to the Home tab and resume normal operation. 4.2.1 Welcome screen and home screen graphics 4.2.1.1. Welcome screen EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Operation 4.2.1.2 Home Tab without an ATS Fig 1. HOME tab (idle) Fig 2. HOME tab (pump running) EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
There will be a Pump Running status in the Notification Area. be manually stopped via the stop pushbutton located on the enclosure flange. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
When this input is in the “Connected” state, the EPCT controller will signal a visual indication on the main display board for High Room Temperature. The Common Alarm relay will also de-energize for remote monitoring of this alarm. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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The Startup (1CR) relay is the motor start relay. It will energize when there is a call-to-start. When the relay closes, it provides full voltage to the start/run contactor. This is not a reprogrammable relay. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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0-999 PSI / Disabled minutes of inactivity. The screen saver will turn the screen Pressure Variance Recording 1-999 PSI / Disabled black and will show a moving EATON logo. To deactivate the Hourly Pressure Recording Enabled / Disabled screensaver simply press anywhere on the screen.
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Source 2 Under Frequency 0-100% / Disabled (Dropout) initiate a call-to-start on the generator and, once voltage 0-100% / Disabled (Pickup) is available on the Source 2 input, the ATS will transfer to EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, Dutch, and overvoltage conditions, as well as phase loss conditions. Turkish. Refer to Appendix B for programming. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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The configuration will not adjust functionality settings. 5.4.20 Save configuration to USB The controller’s configuration can be saved onto a USB drive. The configuration can then be used on other EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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Eaton assumes no liability when this function elapsing. If the system pressure does not exceed the is used. programmed Stop Pressure setpoint, the fire pump motor will continue to run. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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The system pressure is then increased to a timed out, the Fail to Stop alarm will be generated. higher known value which is also entered into the controller. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
This menu item allows the user to adjust frequency dropout programmed for. and pickup settings. Should the controller be equipped with an ATS, the screen will provide the ability to have different setpoints for either Source. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
The statistics can be cleared by pressing the ATS Transfer Failure “Clear All Controller Statistics” button. Please refer to Table Source 2 Disconnected 4 for the statistical values that are recorded. S1 Available EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
USB in comma Last S2 Overvoltage separated value (CSV) format. Last S1 Under frequency Last S2 Over frequency Last S1 Under frequency EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
To manually operate the transfer switch, you must first de-energize the controller. After it is de-energized you may manually rotate the handle until the arrow aligns to the desired transfer switch position. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Source 2 ATS default to should both power sources be viable. contact closed and the Source 1 ATS contact open. When the transfer switch is in the neutral position both the Source EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Source 2. While the weekly test timer is timing, the remaining time will be displayed in the notification area. Refer to section 5.8 and Appendix G. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
120VAC input (non-polarity specific), two terminals are used for an external 120VAC, minimum 50mA light connection, two terminal blocks are used for an external and silence push button. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix A: menu structure Appendix A: menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix B: startup tab menu structure Appendix B: startup tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix C (a): panel setup tab menu structure Appendix C (a): panel setup tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix C (b): panel setup tab menu structure continued Appendix C (b): panel setup tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix C (c): panel setup tab menu structure continued Appendix C (c): panel setup tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix C (d): panel setup tab menu structure continued Appendix C (d): panel setup tab menu structure continued Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. ote: EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix C (e): panel setup tab menu structure continued Appendix C (e): panel setup tab menu structure continued Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. ote: EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix D: help tab menu structure Appendix D: help tab menu structure Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. ote: EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix E (a): pressure settings tab menu structure, Appendix E (a): pressure settings tab menu structure, ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix E (b): pressure settings tab menu structure continued, Appendix E (b): pressure settings tab menu structure continued, Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. ote: EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix E (c): pressure settings tab menu structure continued Appendix E (c): pressure settings tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix F: timer values tab menu structure Appendix F: timer values tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix G (a): ATS settings tab menu structure Appendix G (a): ATS settings tab menu structure Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. ote: EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix G (b): ATS settings tab menu structure continued Appendix G (b): ATS settings tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix H (a): alarm setpoints tab menu structure Appendix H (a): alarm setpoints tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix H (b): alarm setpoints tab menu structure continued Appendix H (b): alarm setpoints tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix I (a): inputs / outputs tab menu structure Appendix I (a): inputs / outputs tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix I (b): inputs / outputs tab menu structure continued Appendix I (b): inputs / outputs tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix J: History stats diag. Tab menu structure Appendix J: History stats diag. Tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix K: Relay option board– tab menu structure Appendix K: Relay option board– tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix L (a): 4-20 mA device – tab menu structure Appendix L (a): 4-20 mA device – tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix L (b): 4-20 mA device – tab menu structure continued Appendix L (b): 4-20 mA device – tab menu structure continued ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix M: MODBUS board – tab menu structure Appendix M: MODBUS board – tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
Appendix N: Supervisory alarm option board – tab menu structure Appendix N: Supervisory alarm option board – tab menu structure ote: Pressing the Back or Cancel button when available will return the screen to the previous option. EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
A timer has been started to detect less than 20% of the programmed motor full load amps after a call to stop is initiated TD S1 TO S2 Timer for the delay between transfer of transfer switch from S1 to S2 EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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WAITING FOR S2 When a to start the engine is initiated, the controller is waiting for source 2 to have healthy voltage to initiate a transfer from source 1 to source 2 EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
One of the power supply voltages is out of spec. Voltages monitored are: 5V, 3.3V, 1.25V, -5V, 24V, 24V Drain Valve, 24V Opt Card 4-20mA Error The 4-20mA current is below 3.8mA or above 20.2mA EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
(2)1/0-750MCM (CU/AL) (2)#1-500MCM PER Ø (CU/AL) (2)1/0-750MCM (CU/AL) (3)3/0-400MCM PER Ø (CU/AL) (2)1/0-750MCM (CU/AL) *Coils available: 380V-50Hz, 380V-60Hz, 415V-50Hz, 415V-60Hz *For proper cable size, refer to the National Electrical Code NFPA-70 EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com...
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