METRON MP430 Series, Manual

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PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION
The basic function of the model MP Fire Pump Controller for electric motor driven fire pumps is to automatically start the fire pump
electric motor upon a drop in pressure in the water main, or from a number of other demand signals. This controller provides alarm
and/or alarm shutdown protection for various motor and power failures. Stopping of the motor after the demand period is over may
be either manual or automatic. This controller also includes an automatic weekly test starting feature.
PART II: FUNCTIONS
Equipment is provided in the Controller to provide the following functions:
A. Automatic Starting From:
a.
Drop in water line pressure
b. Operation of optional remote start switches, such as remote start switch, deluge valve switch, fire alarm switch, etc.
c. Weekly test timer
B. OID – Operator Interface Device - Provided for display of alarm functions, system pressure, 3 phase AC volts, 3 phase motor
current and alarm conditions, etc. Includes buttons for Auto, Test, Manual and Off. Also features a 4 line by 20 character LCD
for display
C. Alarms and Signal Lights - Twelve (12) Standard lights are provided to give visual signals for; "Power On”, "System Fault” ,
“Phase Failure", "Phase Reversal" , “Pump Running”, "Pump Failed to Start" , "Motor Overload" , "Low Pressure",
"Motor Lockout", “Local Start”, “Remote Start” and “Deluge Start”. When a transfer switch is supplied, additional lights
are provided for “Transfer Switch in Normal”, “Transfer Switch in Emergency” and “Emergency Iso Sw Open”. In
addition the mode buttons have LED’s on the button indicating “Auto”, Manual”, “Test”, or “Off” mode . 12 additional lights
(9 when a transfer switch is supplied), configurable by the factory, are provided for "Pump Room Alarms" . An audible alarm
horn is mounted on the front of the cubicle for sounding in the event of failure. Terminals are provided for remote failure
indication of the following:
"Power Available"
"Phase Reversal"
"Pump Running"
"Controller Not in Auto"
D. A data logger is provided as standard to record system pressure along with numerous alarm conditions and system events. The
data can be displayed on the OID or can be downloaded to a PC through the RS232, RS485 or USB port provided on the main
system board or printed to the internal printer (if supplied).
E. A weekly test timer is supplied to automatically start the pump any set day of the week, at a set time of day, and a preset run
time. See System Config Screen 106.
F. “Start” Push button – A green push button is provided on the exterior of the cabinet to manually start the pump. When this
button is pressed, the motor will continue to run until it is stopped using the Stop push button.
G. "Stop" Push button - A red pushbutton is provided on the exterior of the cabinet to stop the pump in Automatic only after
starting causes have returned to normal. This returns the controller to the automatic position. In the Manual mode this will also
stop the pump after starting via the Start push button.
H. Cabinet - A heavy gauge steel cubicle encloses the controller.