Oshpd special seismic certification preapproval osp. Electric fire pump controllers transfer switches limited service controllers jockey pump, alarm panels, additive controllers. Ac fire pump xylem applied water systems united states. For ul listed and fm approved electric fire pump applications. Residential fire pump controller micro processor based the tornatech model rpa micro processor based residential fire pump controller is designed to control one fire pump supplying water to a residential sprinkler system. Remote alarm panels for use with diesel and electric fire pump controllers. The basic function of the fire pump controller is to start the pump motor to maintain the water system pressure. Only the highest quality components are used throughout our controllers to assure the best possible reliability. Nfpa overview tornatech electric fire pump controllers this website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. Standard features izitouch operator interfacev 2 assemblynema pressure and event recorder battery voltage and. Select or set the ocpd to carry indefinitely the sum of the lockedrotor current of the fire pump and pressure maintenance pump motors, and 100% of the ampere rating of the fire pumps accessory equipment. It is selected as per customer choice if any, otherwise it can be either tornatech, firetrol, hubble lexington or joslyn clarke. Fire pump controller options and pricing for master control systems fire pump controllers. Sffeco fire fighting products fire pumps certified fire.
Tornatech jp3 jockey pump controllers are both ul and csa listed and meet iec industrial control standards. Understanding fire pump controller applications fire pump controllers are control panels containing electrical components such as circuit breaker, switches, relays and other devices dedicated to the operation of fire pumps. Fire pump controller and product manuals tornatech. The supply conductors shall connect directly to a listed fire pump controller. Tornatech jockey pump controller with led display model jp34602360 designed for 460v service and up to 2hp motors. Full service full voltage across the line starter electric fire pump controller keywords. General information diesel engine controllers electric fire pump controllers transfer switches limited service controllers jockey pump, alarm panels, additive controllers. World class manufacturer of fire pump controllers when theres a call to start a fire pump in an emergency situation, you need a fire pump controller that you can count on to start every time, without fail because life safety depends on it. How to calibrate a transducer on a tornatech jockey pump. The intelidrive lite fpc is very friendly and easy to use, allowing for easy use and simple adaptation. Tornatech jockey pump controller 208v fire sprinkler. Product fire fpd series controllers for enginedriven centrifugal pumps.
The test pressure is to be upto 2 times the maximum working pressure of the pump, but in no case less than 250 psi 1724 kpa to ensure no rupture or leakage through the castings at the test pressure. Gpa electric fire pump controllers by tornatech inc vizitouch touch screen operator interface. Tornatech full service electric fire pump controllers author. Electric fire pump controllers are designed to start an electric motor driven fire pump. Model opd ul listed disconnecting device tornatech. Tornatech specializes in fire pump controllers and accessories, as well as industrial pump controllers and legacy products. The fire pump controller is supplied with a pressure transducer. Eaton s fire pump controllers are designed and manufactured in accordance with the strictest fire. Once started the electric motor must continue to run until it is manually stopped. For over 100 years, ac fire pump systems has been on the forefront in developing, designing and custombuilding a wide range of fire pump systems including prefabricated packages and house units that meet every fire protection need. January 1 2009 installed inside the controller directly mounted to a bulkhead allowing for an external connection to the sprinkler system sensing line. You cannot use the fire pump controller as a junction box for wiring to supply other electrical equipment.
How to calibrate a transducer on an electric or diesel fire pump controller duration. Electric fire pump controllers with automatic transfer switch. Tornatech full service electric fire pump controllers. When installing conduit for wiring, extra care should be taken to insure. A manual start is controlled by remote manual button or by controller pushbutton. Located in the midwest, we can ship quickly to the entire usa, canada and mexico. Battery powered electric motordriven fire pump system for maintaining water pressure in a fire sprinkler network. Engine lockout a set of normally open dry contact is provided to interconnect to the lockout circuit in a diesel engine fire pump controller. Metron fire pump control division msc02 metron fire pump controls standard catalog catalog sections. Step by step guide on how to calibrate a transducer on a tornatech jockey pump controller model jp. This could be problematic with large sizes of single conductor fire rated mc cable. Dec 20, 2018 pt self test on a tornatech fire pump controller with vizitouch v2 operator interface. Descriptionfiretrol fta full voltage fire pump controllers are intended for use with electric motor driven fire pumps where the capacity of the power source permits full voltage starting. Tornatech jockey pump controller with led display model jp32082360 designed for 208v service and up to 2hp motors.
You must not connect conductors supplying power for pressure maintenance jockey or make up pump s to the fire pump controller, per sec. Fta peerless pump offers fire pumps, centrifugal pumps. The tornatech model opd electric fire pump disconnecting device provides a ul listed means of disconnecting and consequently isolating the fire pump controller from incoming power. When designing or installing electrical power supplies for fire pumps and their accessories, you must apply special rules as listed in nfpa 70, the national electrical code nec, and the standard for centrifugal fire pumps cfp nfpa 20. Dec 20, 2018 step by step guide on how to calibrate a transducer on a tornatech jockey pump controller model jp. The table shows the main starting parameters which are starting current, starting power kw power and starting torques among the.
By navigating our website, you accept our use of cookies. List all unique product identification numbers andor part numbers general description. Electric fire pump controllers in general are classified by starting method, as full voltage or reduced voltage starting. Gpx series electric fire pump controllers tornatech. Tornatech model jp3 jockey pump controller for fire sprinkler. General information typical pressure sensing line connection. Electric fire pump controller full service voltage across theline starter transfer switch for electric fire pump controller. Each pump is tested hydrostatically for not less than 5 minutes. Full voltage is applied to the motor as soon as the controller is actuated. A jockey pump installation prevents unnecessary starting of the fire pump due to small leaks in the sprinkler system piping. Standard features izitouch operator interfacev 2 assemblynema pressure and event recorder battery voltage and amperage display.
Fire pump starting type characteristics for electric fire pump motors and controllers the table is a listing of the main starting parameters of the nine starting methods starting types discussed above. Full service reduced voltage wyedelta open transition starter electric fire pump controller keywords. Based in montreal, canada since 1985, tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire pump controllers listed by ul and approved by fm and in accordance with the widely recognized nfpa 20 standard. Designing electrical systems for fire pumps since fire pumps are considered life safety equipment, they must be reliable. The tornatech model opd electric fire pump disconnecting device provides a ul listed means of disconnecting and consequently isolating the fire pump controller from incoming power and removing the risk of arc flash. It also assures complete overcurrent protection coordination upstream of the fire pump controller. Electric fire pump controllers are designed to start an. How to replace a transducer on a tornatech electric or diesel fire pump controller duration. Specifications for model gpl electric pump controller limited service full voltage across the line starter microprocessor based effective. The electric fire pump controller shall be supplied.
Feb 28, 2019 in order to address the above and other drawbacks, there is provided a battery powered electric motordriven fire pump system for maintaining water pressure in a fire sprinkler network, the fire pump system comprising a fire pump controller comprising a fire pump controller logic, a battery charger and a plurality of starting contactors, a. Warning about the unfused fire pump supply conductorsstating the location of the fire pump controller. As well as its versatility and automaticmanual starting sequence, the design fulfills nfpa 20 standards making the entire system highly reliable and giving us. When the electric motor controller starts, the diesel engine controller is prevented from starting on. Gpxfm series electric fire pump controllers tornatech. Eaton s fire pump controllers are designed and manufactured in accordance with the strictest fire protection, electrical and insurance codes in. Tornatech jockey pump controller 460v fire sprinkler.
A fire pump controller must start the electric motor driving a fire pump in response to an external start signal, usually a pressure switch that is plumbed into the fire service ring main. Our electric and diesel fire pump controllers feature the vizitouch color touch screen operator interface, ip55 enclosure with a 4. Tornatech offers the fpx series of electric fire pump controllers that are microprocessor based. In addition, we have developed controllers that meet various local standards and approvals such as a2p france and lpcb uk, to name a few. Model jp3 jockey pump controller 460 voltage 3 phase. Please consult our privacy policy for more information. Based in montreal, canada since 1985, tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire pump controllers in accordance with the nfpa 20 standard, listed with ul and approved by fm. It can either start the fire pump manually through the local start push button or automatically through the sensing of a pressure drop in the sprinkler system.
With over 30 years of experience is proud to be the premier supplier of fire pump products in the united states. It also provides complete overcurrent coordination upstream of the. Only the highest quality components are used throughout our controllers to assure the best. Tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire pump controllers listed by ul and approved by fm and in accordance with the widely recognized nfpa 20 standard. Jul 03, 2003 tornatech offers the fpx series of electric fire pump controllers that are microprocessor based. Tornatech ul listed and fm approved electric and diesel. This component plays a vital role in fire pumps as it controls the entire system. The controller monitors, displays and records fire pump system information. Eaton fire pump controllers for reliable fire protection. This may be accomplished in automatic controllers, series m300, m400 and m420, by automatically starting the pump motor upon drop in pressure in the water main or from a number of other demand signals. Electric engine fire pump controllers aline pumps australia. Pt self test on a tornatech fire pump controller with vizitouch v2 operator interface. Tornatech model jp3 jockey pump controller for fire. The devices within a fire pump controller panel perform such functions as receiving signals from alarm devices, such.
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