Fire Pump Motor Starter

The 7th column gives starting power factor for each starting type.

Fire pump motor starter.

Kilovolt amperes as a per cent of that of the motor s fla full load amperes rating. There are a variety of starting methods for fire pump controllers each with a different answer for how much current will be drawn when the motor is initially started. World class manufacturer of fire pump controllers when there s 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. The more the reduction of the inrush current the more complex the equipment must be.

Eaton s fire pump controllers are designed and manufactured in accordance with the strictest fire protection electrical and insurance codes in the. Flygt offers a wide range of pump starters for soft start stop protection against overload short circuit and motor overheating to suit the various needs of our customers. The fd90 epct fire soft start controller incorporates a solid state starter which provides a step less smooth current ramp to the motor. Electric soft starter fire control panels use a variable frequency drive to drive an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor.

This characteristic eliminates current surges and mechanical torque transients. A soft stop feature allows for smooth deceleration of the motor thus eliminating water hammer throughout the cycle.