NFPA Controllers and Mark IIXG

Basic Types of Pump Controllers:

 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Life Safety Equipment – Controls for Industrial
Equipment
Electric Controllers
Primary Design
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor starter
– System operation – Protection of
is primary connected motor is
primary
– Protection of
connected motor is – System operation
secondary is secondary
Primary Design
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor starter
– System operation – Protection of
is primary connected motor is
primary
– Protection of
connected motor is – System operation
secondary is secondary

This is the single most important statement in the presentation.

All design philosophy is based on this fact!
Specific Component or Design
Differences Include:

Per NFPA 20, 2013

 Circuit Breakers
– NFPA 20 10.4.3 thru 10.4.4
 Service Entrance Ratings
– NFPA 20 10.1.2.4
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
– NFPA 20 9.2.2-4(e)
 Motor Contactors
– NFPA 20 10.4.5
 Starting Circuits
– NFPA 20 10.5
 Pressure Sensing Devices
– NFPA 20 10.5.2.1.1.1
Circuit Breaker Basic Design
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Set to Allow – Set to Protect the
Operation, not to Connected Electric
Protect the Motor
Connected Electric
Motor
Circuit Breaker Type
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Magnetic Device – Thermal-Magnetic
Only Type Device
– NO Thermal
Elements are
Permitted
– Instantaneous
Reset
Fire Pump Circuit Breaker
 Fire pump controller circuit  Isolating switch and circuit
breaker breaker assembly
– Magnetic only – Note single handle
– Special trip curve per NFPA operator
20, 2013 10.4.4.1
 Trip characteristics
– carry a minimum 300%
MFLC for 3 minutes
– trip at locked rotor in 8-20
seconds (600% Motor FLC)
– Short circuit trip
instantaneously
Circuit Breaker Trip Curve
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Minimum Setting is – Set to TRIP at
300% of the Motor’s 125% to 150% of
Full Load Amps for the Motor’s Full
3 Minutes Minimum Load Amps
Circuit Breaker ( continued )
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Maintains Locked – Not Permitted
Rotor Current for:
– Possible Damage to
– 8 Seconds MIN Motor or Controller
– 20 Seconds MAX
– LRC = 600% of
Motor FLA
Circuit Breaker ( continued )
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Instantaneous Trip at – Not Permitted
2000% of Motor Full
Load Amps – Possible Damage
to Motor or
Controller
Circuit Breaker Review
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– 300% Motor FLA MIN – Instantaneous
Trip at 125%-
– 600% Motor FLA for 150% Motor FLA
8-20 Seconds
– 2000%
Instantaneous Trip
Circuit Breaker Trip Curve
Component - Design Differences Include:
 Circuit Breakers
 Service Entrance Ratings
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
 Motor Contactors
 Starting Circuits
 Pressure Sensing Devices
Service Entrance Rating
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Equipped with – Grounding Lug
Grounding Lug Bonded Not Required
to the Enclosure
– For Added Safety
– Isolation Switch
Controller Equipped Not Usually
with Isolating Switch Supplied
Interlocked with
Enclosure Door
Service Entrance Rating (continued)
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Utility Can – Utility Cannot
DIRECTLY Connect Connect Directly
to Controller
– A Load Distribution
Center Required
Article 695, NEC
 Key Power
Details
Preferred Installation

Power Utility Power “MDB” or Main Distribution Board

Power
Transformer Meter
to include Main Switch and branch breakers
Meter
Station

This is the preferred method as specified in the NFPA-20 Document.

UL/FM This method ensures that the controller’s line voltage protective
Approved devices are allowed to function as specified, to allow Operation over
Fire Protection.
Pump
Controller There are no devices ahead of the fire pump controller’s disconnect
that can fail, trip or otherwise interrupt power to the fire pump
controller.

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Component - Design Differences Include:
 Circuit Breakers
 Service Entrance Ratings
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
 Motor Contactors
 Starting Circuits
 Pressure Sensing Devices
Short Circuit Current Rating
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Controller Tested as – Not Required
a Unit to Prove Safe
in a Severe Fault
Condition
What is a Short Circuit Current Rating?
 The Controller is Subjected to a High
Amperage Bolted Fault Condition
 After the Fault Clears the Controller’s:
– Door Remains Closed
– Cables Remain Secure in Terminals
– Power Circuit Integrity
– Disconnect Switch Operates
Component - Design Differences Include:
 Circuit Breakers
 Service Entrance Ratings
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
 Motor Contactors
 Starting Circuits
 Pressure Sensing Devices
Motor Contactor
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– No Thermal Overload – Thermal Overload
Relay Relay Installed,
set at 115% Motor
– Contactor Coil at FLA
LINE Voltage
– Contactor Coil at
CONTROL
Voltage
Motor Contactor ( continued )
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– NO Control Circuit – Control Circuit
Fuse Protected by a Fuse

– NO Voltage, – Voltage &

Frequency or Other Frequency Sensors,
Sensor to Prevent Prevent Operation
Operation of of Contactor &
Contactor Protect Attached
Motor
Contactor Assembly
 Wye-Delta Starting  Wye Delta Open
Configuration: Transition Type

– Note:
• No overload relays
• line voltage coil
 Emergency Run
Mechanism
Specific Component or Design Differences Include:
 Circuit Breakers
 Service Entrance Ratings
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
 Motor Contactors
 Starting Circuits
 Pressure Sensing Devices
Demand Starting Circuits
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Provision for “Drop Out” Type – Usually Only One
Device, e.g. Deluge Valve
Simple Method
– Provision for Remote Start Required
from Sensors for Flow, Smoke
, Flame or Other Detectors
– Provision for Auto Start from
Internal Device
– Provision for manual
emergency run device
 Typically, pressure sensor
– start on low system pressure
Emergency Starting Circuits
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– If the contactor coil does not – Not Permitted
function for any reason an
emergency mechanical means
is available for closing the
contactor.
Specific Component or Design Differences Include:

 Circuit Breakers
 Service Entrance Ratings
 Short Circuit Current Ratings
 Motor Contactors
 Starting Circuits
 Pressure Sensing Devices
Pressure Sensing Device
 Controller per NFPA-20  Motor Starter
– Must Have – Usually Diaphragm
Independent High Type with Single
and Low Settings Adjustment
– Be Able to Visually – No Visual Switch
Determine Start Position
setting and Stop Determination
setting
Questions??
Mark IIXG So Advanced It’s Simple
The Mark IIXG Platform

 The Mark II concept was born of a need for:

– Simplified operation
– Enhanced safety for operating and inspection
personnel
– Accountability and responsibility on the part of
owners, property managers and operators to be sure
the system is ready and reliable
Platform cont...
 Diagnostics and Event Log
 Communications
– Modbus and others
 Clear text messages or LED’s instead of pilot lights
 Customized alarm messages
Mark IIXG Platform
Basis for all Firetrol pump controller products
 Electric
 Electric with ASCO transfer switches
 Diesel engine driven fire pump controllers
 High (Medium) voltage electric motor driven units
 Limited Service fire pump controllers
 Jockey Pump controllers
Common look, feel and usage across the product line
Key Components
Mark IIXG Interface

Pressure transducer with

bulkhead fitting

USB Drive
Host USB
 USB
– Unlimited memory
– Newer Technology
• USB connection
– Host USB (MASTER USB)
• Allows for uploading as well
as downloading
• Update software without use
of PC and cable
NFPA Requirements
 Electric controller  NFPA 20 - 10.3.4.3
– Means shall be
provided on the
exterior of the
controller to read all
line currents and line
voltages within 5%
NFPA also requires:
 10.5.2.1.7.2
– Listed pressure recording device to sense and record
pressure.

The Mark IIXG Fire Pump Controller takes

this well beyond the requirement offering:
• pressure recording
• event recording
• data logging of all events in the system
Mark II Data Logging
 All of these data  Essential Data Points in the fire
pump controller system
points represent
– Elapsed run time
critical operational
information about the – Total Motor Starts

system – Total Power On time

– Last motor start currents
– Total call to start
– Last start date and time
– Min/Max currents
– Last phase fail date and time
– Last locked rotor trip date
 Transfer Switches

Transfer Switch

Fire Pump Controller

Typical NFPA-20 Arrangement 1

Listed Combination Fire Pump
Controller and Power Transfer
Switch (7-8.2.1)
Connection of Emergency Power

3-PHASE POWER 2nd UTILITY

SERVICE ENTRANCE POWER SOURCE
G GROUNDING LUG

DISCONNECT DISCONNECT
CIRCUIT CIRCUIT
SHUNT BREAKER BREAKER
TRIP ST SHUNT TRIP ST
PMR POWER PMR
(Phase &
MONITOR
Current Sensing) (Phase &
N Current Sensing)
E

MOTOR EMERGENCY RUN POWER TRANSFER SWITCH

M
CONTACTOR OPERATOR

MOTOR M
Typical ATS Arrangement
Two Types of Transfer Switches
Life Safety Non Life Safety

i.e. i.e.

Fire Protection Lights, Fans

Preferred Arrangement: FPC with ATS
Fire pump ATS
controller section
section
Medium Voltage Electrics
Medium Voltage Controllers
 Available Starting Methods
– FTA2000 – DOL

 Voltages and HP’s available

– 2.3kV – 7.2 kV
– Up to 3500 HP
Medium Voltage Controllers
 Powertrain
– Isolation Switch With Fuses
– Vacuum Contactor
Questions??
Diesel Controllers
Components

 AC and DC circuit
breakers  Mark II Diesel

 Master USB Port

 Mark IIXG
 Plug and Play Board
 Dual Battery Chargers
 Pressure transducer
– No Mercury
Engine Protection Circuits
 Diesel Controller per NFPA-20
– Allows the Engine to Continue
Operation:
– When a Low Oil Pressure Condition
Exists
– When a High Cooling Water Temperature
Condition Exists

 Controller shuts down the engine in

“Test” mode for all of the above.
Pressure Limiting Diesels
 PLD Engines
– Reduces pump speed to limit pump discharge and prevent
over-pressure
– Mechanical means to limit pressure
Mark IIXG Controller and PLDs
 NFPA 20 - 12.4.1.4 requires the controller
provide a visible and audible alarm for “System
Overpressure” 2010 edition.
 Alarms are provided as standard with Firetrol
diesel controllers.
 Option (-CPL) must be added for a remote
“System Overpressure” alarm. There is a small
adder for this feature.
Electronic Engines
 NFPA 20, 2010 Section 12.4.1.4 requires the controller
have visible and audible indicators for the ECM
(electronic control module) switch being in the alternate
position and a fuel injection malfunction .
 Typical engine shown with ECM
Mark IIXG Controller and Electronic Engines
 Terminals 301 and 302 must be added to all controller
brands to interconnect with electronic engines for
required alarms.
 The electronic engine terminals are standard in all
Firetrol diesel controllers.

 Firetrol standard diesel controller works with all

current NFPA 20 engine manufacturer designs.
C1D2 UL Listed DFPC
 Another first from Firetrol
– The only UL Listed C1D2
diesel engine fire pump
controller
 Primary market
– Offshore platforms
– Areas where it is impossible to
locate the fire pump system
away from hazardous area

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Standard Features
Class I Div II DFPC
 Padlock Hasp And Clamps
 316-L Stainless Steel Brushed Finish, 12 GA, Seam Welded Enclosure
(60”x36”x14”)
 Lifting Lugs
 Stainless Back Plate
 Door Holding Bracket
 Gland Plate
 ECD Drains
 Nameplates – White With Black Lettering
 6” Mounting Legs
 Mark II XG Design

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Features
Class I Div II DFPC

 Circuit Breakers In NEMA 7 Enclosures

– Incoming Single Phase AC Power
– DC Battery Power

Circuit breakers in

Explosion proof

enclosures

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Features
Class I Div II DFPC

 Battery Charging Circuit

– 10 Amp For Each Battery Is
Standard
– 20 Amp Charging Circuit
Available As An Option

20 Amp charger

Option shown

(2 chargers for

each battery)
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Features
Class I Div II DFPC

 Relay Circuit Board

– Special Design To Accommodate Class 1,
Division 2 Hermetically Sealed Relays

Hermetically sealed

Relays on PCB

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Layout Drawing

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Jockey Pump Controllers
Digital Jockey (FTA550)
 FTA 550F jockey controller
Jockey Controller
FTA550 JockeyXG

 Mark IIXG based jockey panel

 Digital display
 Front mounted HOA Switch
 LED indicators for
– Power On
– Pump Running
– Alarm
 NEMA 2/12 Polycarbonate
enclosure (non-metallic)
Jockey Controller
FTA550 Jockey XG

>>USER INTERFACE
ON OUTSIDE OF PANEL!!!!!

– 100% digital and electronic based

– Common look and feel
– No need to open door of live panel
to make pressure adjustments or
setup panel!
– No Tools needed! All easy menu
setup.
Jockey XG Features
 0-300 psi pressure
transducer
 Control Circuit
Transformer
(24VAC control
circuit)
 Overload
Protection
 Service Entrance
Rated
Jockey XG features cont....
 Minimum Run timer  Pressure recording
 On-Delay timer  Data Log
 Pump restart timer  Event Log (3000 events)
 Indication for:  2 user selectable status
messages*
– Overpressure
– Start/Stop Pressures
– Low Pressure
– Cycles/Period
– Failed to Start – Cycles Per Hour
– Switch “Not in Auto” – Total Cycle Count
– Pump Total Run Time
Jockey XG Models
FTA550F FTA550E
Polycarbonate Enclosure ONLY Painted Steel NEMA 2 Enclosure Standard
NEMA 2/12 Std / Optional NEMA 3R, 4, 4X Optional NEMA 3R, 4, or 4X Stainless
 Increase reliability with Jockey

Talk

Patent Pending

Jockey Talk serial

communications link
Firetrol Product Enhancement –
“Jockey Talk”
 What is JockeyTalk??
 Advanced feature that allows Mark IIXG FPC to communicate
with JockeyXG
 What does it do?
 Jockey pressure and status monitored in main fire pump
controller
 A pressure delta can be set to alarm if there is a discrepancy
between jockey and FPC
 All jockey events reported and logged at main FPC
 How complicated to hook up?
 Simply install a Cat5 (Ethernet) cable between controllers
and enable the FPC!
Communications
RS485 Serial Modbus RTU Option –ZPM
2-wire or 4-wire

Opto-Isolator/Repeater 24V Power Supply

Seismic Certification – Shake Table Testing
Seismic Certification
Due to the rising concern for safety during catastrophic events such as
earthquakes, Firetrol pursued approval for installation of fire pump
controllers in seismically active regions. The results were
astounding!
1. Controllers were initially tested at an Sds (short period spectral
acceleration) level of 1.93 and then at the maximum level of 2.50.
2. Because all components functioned during and after each shake test,
Firetrol achieved an importance factor of 1.5 at an Sds level of 2.50 in
accordance with IBC 2009 and ICC-EC AC156.
3. Meets The Requirements Of The 2010 California Building Code
4. Firetrol brand controllers are approved for installation in most of the
seismically active regions around the world!
How to order
 Option (-SEI) Seismic Certification
– This option should be added to controller to receive:
• Seismic Certificate which includes S/N and signature
• Label on controller that denotes seismic rating
Questions??