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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH MODEL VPx + VPU 2018/10 VPX-MAN002-E REV4.DOCX4...
- Page 2 2018/10 VPX-MAN002-E REV4.DOCX4...
- 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 TYPES OF AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ..................
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
10. Mounting ..............................14 10.1. wall mounting ..........................14 10.2. floor mounting ..........................14 11. connections ............................15 11.1. WATER CONNECTIONS ......................15 11.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................15 11.2.1. ELECTRICAL WIRING ......................15 11.2.2. enclosure drilling........................15 11.2.3. INCOMING POWER CONNECTIONS ..................15 11.2.4. MOTOR CONNECTIONS ......................15 11.2.5. alarm contact connection ......................15 11.2.6. - Page 5 17.1. How to read the display .........................27 17.1.1. Top Line ..........................27 17.1.2. SECOND LINE ........................27 17.1.3. THIRD LINE ..........................27 17.1.4. FOURTH LINE.........................27 17.2. How to adjust the cut in / cut out pressure ..................27 17.3. What is the flashing symbol on the second line ................28 17.4.
- 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. TYPES OF AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH TRANSFER SWITCH CATALOGUE NUMBER MODEL n° EXAMPLE: VPU - 480 / 20 / 3 / 60 Model prefix Voltage HP rating Phase Frequency exceeding 225 % of the fire pump motor’s 2.1. MODEL VPU rated full load current.
- Page 8 3. 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) 3.1.5. SEQUENTIAL START 3.1. METHODS OF STARTING In case of multiple pump application, it may 3.1.1.
- Page 9 4. VARIABLE SPEED PRESSURE LIMITING CONTROL 4.1. GENERAL 4.3. 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 10 5. TRANSFER SWITCH OPERATION SEQUENCE Test’ button is used, the transfer switch will 5.1. TRANSFER TO remain on alternate power source until the ALTERNATE POWER retransfer to normal delay times out (5 SOURCE minutes). The Transfer to Alternate Power Source 5.2.
- Page 11 6. FRONT PANEL 6.1. GENERALS The fourth line is dedicated for the pressure system status. The first section shows the A display located on the left side is used to cut-out threshold, the second section shows monitor the electrical parameters of the the cut-in threshold, the third section shows incoming power and to set the automatic the system pressure.
- Page 12 The last trouble is recorded and displayed. To clear the symbol and the LED, the Reset 6.6. TRANSFER SWITCH – Push button must be depressed. Note : this LED is not activated under drive MONITORING failure condition. 6.6.1. ALARM BELL 6.3.3.
- Page 13 7. 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 The following alarm contacts are available in the transfer switch compartment transfer switch in normal position transfer switch in alternate position alternate isolating switch in off position...
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Page 14: Mounting
8. INSTALLATION The VPx electric fire pump controller is listed National Fire Protection Association for the cULus, CSA and is intended to be installed Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA in accordance with the Standard of the n°20-2007 (Centrifugal Fire Pumps) and in USA National Electrical Code NFPA 70 in Canada... -
Page 15: Connections
11. CONNECTIONS 11.1. WATER CONNECTIONS The pipe connection for the pressure sensor The installer is responsible for adequate is 1/2”. The pressure sensor connection is protection of fire pump controller located on the side of the controller. components against metallic debris or The pump start - stop pressure sensor shall drilling chips. -
Page 16: Connection To External Device
be required if induced voltages cause 11.2.6. CONNECTION TO problems to electronic equipment. EXTERNAL DEVICE (NOTE: This induction problem is more likely REMOTE MANUAL START SIGNAL to occur in 600 V. models.) Each electric fire pump controller has provision for connection to a manual remote start station (manually operated). -
Page 17: Start-Up And Test Procedures
12. 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 18: Settings On The Electronic Boards
12.2. 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) 12.3. -
Page 19: Prs
12.4. 12.4.1. 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 20: 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. 13.1.1. -
Page 21: Pressure Setpoint
13.1.4. 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 22: Actual Start-Up
14. ACTUAL START-UP 14.1. 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 23: Pump Start Test
15. PUMP START TEST Note in this section, all starting causes will be tested. The pump will run at preset speed. 15.1. 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 24: 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 25: Sequential Module Programming Instructions
16. SEQUENTIAL MODULE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 16.1. 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 26: How To Set Sm1 In Run Mode
16.3. 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 27: Prs99 Programming Instructions
17. PRS99 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 17.1. 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 17.1.3. -
Page 28: 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. 17.3. -
Page 29: How To Print Reports
17.6. 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 30: How To Replace The Paper
HOW TO RETRIEVE PRESSURE DATA’S FROM RS232 PORT 17.9. 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 31 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"...
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Page 32: Transfer Switch Section - Verification
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 33: Installation And Mechanical Check
17.10.1. INSTALLATION AND MECHANICAL CHECK DANGER Locate the overcurrent protective device (circuit breaker) on the alternate power source, which is upstream of the transfer switch. Switch OFF this breaker and secure it in OFF position with a padlock. ... -
Page 34: Check Generator Starting And Transfer
17.10.2. CHECK GENERATOR STARTING AND Pilot light status TRANSFER Verify that transfer switch is in N (Normal) position, if not, refer to previous point. Verify that Normal Power Circuit Breaker and Alternate Power Isolating Switch are both in OFF position. ... - Page 35 position 3. Secure it in off position with a padlock. Work on power wires will be done. 4. Open Transfer switch compartment door. 5. Verify with a tester that the power on the line side of the Alternate Power Isolating Switch is disconnected before proceeding.
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Page 36: Check Generator Stopping And Retransfer From Alternate To Normal Power Source
17.10.3. CHECK GENERATOR STOPPING AND Pilot light status RETRANSFER FROM ALTERNATE TO NORMAL POWER SOURCE Verify that - Alternate Power Isolating Switch is in ON position, Generator Set is running Normal Power Circuit Breaker is in OFF position, DANGER Transfer switch is in ALTERNATE position. -
Page 37: Manual Transfer And Retransfer Test
17.10.4. MANUAL TRANSFER AND RETRANSFER TEST Verify that : Normal power circuit breaker is in OFF position, Alternate Power Isolating Switch in OFF position, Generator Set is not running. Move Normal Power Circuit Breaker onto the ON position. ... -
Page 38: Preventive And Maintenance Test
17.11. 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. 17.12. - Page 39 2018/10 VPX-MAN002-E REV4.DOCX4...
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