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Operation
EPCT FirE sEriEs FirE PumP ConTrollEr
MN124016EN August 2019 www.eaton.com
The HOME tab will display the incoming utility voltage
and frequency along with the state of the contactor(s)
and motor. The HOME tab will display the current system
pressure reading along with the programmed Start and
Stop setpoints. At the bottom of the HOME tab is the
Notification Area which shows all status, alarms, and timers
indications with visuals to show which signals are sounding
the audible alarm; the date, time, and operation mode are
display below the Notification Area.
When the controller receives a call-to-start signal and
successfully starts the pump motor, visual indication will
be provided by showing the “M” contact in a closed state,
a border around the Motor/Pump, and a motor spinning
graphic. There will be a Pump Running status in the
Notification Area
4.2.1.3. Home screen of a controller without an ATS (motor running)
Fig 3. HOME tab with ATS
The HOME tab will display the incoming voltage and
frequency for both sources along with the state of the
transfer switch breakers, Source 2 external disconnect
handle, and the motor. The HOME tab will display
the current system pressure reading along with the
programmed Start and Stop setpoints. At the bottom of the
HOME tab is the Notification Area which shows all status,
alarms, and timers indications with visuals to show which
signals are sounding the audible alarm; the date, time, and
operation mode are display below the Notification Area.
When the controller receives a call-to-start signal and start the
pump motor, visual indication will be provided by showing a
border around the Motor/Pump, and a motor spinning graphic.
There will be a Pump Running status in the Notification Area.
4.3 Automatic start / stop
The EPCT controller will automatically start and stop the fire
pump motor as dictated by the features supplied and their
programmed set-point values. A summary of the controller
intelligence and supervisory circuits that constantly monitor
the condition of the system pressure, inputs, and system
alarm points is provided.
4.3.1 Manual start sequence
Manual start is defined as a local start, remote manual start,
remote manual start/stop, or emergency start. Whenever
the motor is running via a manual start, the motor needs to
be manually stopped via the stop pushbutton located on the
enclosure flange.
