Eaton FD30 Across-the-Line Fire Pump Controller (EPCT Fire)

The Eaton FD30 is the across-the-line (full voltage) model in Eaton's EPCT Fire line of electric fire pump controllers. It's a stand-alone controller for electric fire pumps where full-voltage starting is acceptable to the utility and the authority having jurisdiction. Every FD30 is built to order, so we quote each one to your motor, voltage, enclosure and options. Call (786) 336-5783 or send us your catalog number or spec section.

How across-the-line starting works

The FD30 applies full line voltage to the motor at start through a single motor contactor. It's the simplest starting method and gives the motor full starting torque, but starting inrush current is approximately 600% of the motor's rated full load amperes. Where the utility or the site limits inrush, reduced-voltage models are used instead: FD40 part winding, FD60 autotransformer, FD70 and FD80 wye-delta, and FD90 soft start. The FD30 can be programmed for fully automatic or semi-automatic operation.

EPCT Fire features

• 7" color touchscreen: 800x480 high-resolution display, a fast processor that reduces input lag, and a simplified tab system for navigation and programming
• USB port: download history, statistics, configuration, diagnostics and start-up files; upload a configuration to reduce programming time; update firmware
• Event history: logs up to 65,000 time-stamped events, with on-screen filtering for troubleshooting
• Programmable output relays for common alarm, power/phase failure, phase reversal and pump run
• Optional boards:
  • Relay board: four (4) one form-C programmable output relays
  • MODBUS board: output communication via RS422 or RS485
  • Secondary 4-20mA device board: additional connections for external pressure transducers, temperature sensors and similar devices
  • Alarm board: a supervisory powered alarm output
• Enclosures: UL Type 2 (drip-proof) standard; Type 3, 3R, 4, 4X and 12 available
• Standards: built to NFPA 20 and listed to UL 218. See the bid submittal for the full list of approvals.

FD30 catalog numbers explained

Every EPCT Fire catalog number follows the same pattern. For example, FD30-75-D-L1-E1 is a 75 HP, 480V/60Hz across-the-line controller with English labels in a NEMA 3R enclosure.

Common options

See the full EPCT Fire option selection matrix for every code.

FD30 or FT30?

The FD30 is a stand-alone controller. If the fire pump also needs automatic transfer to an alternate power source, choose the FT30, which combines the controller and a fire-pump-rated transfer switch in one assembly. You can also pair an FD30 with a separate FPATS stand-alone transfer switch.

What we need for a quote

• Motor horsepower
• Line voltage, phase and frequency
• Enclosure type
• Options and label language
• Withstand rating, if your project requires high or intermediate

Have a full catalog number, a spec section or a photo of an existing nameplate? Send that instead and we'll match it. Call (786) 336-5783 or request a quote.

Bid submittal and documents

• EPCT Fire – FD30 – Bid Submittal (PDF, eaton.com)
• EPCT Fire option selection matrix

Replacement parts

Keeping an existing EPCT Fire controller in service? Shop EPCT Fire replacement components or browse all Eaton fire pump controller replacement parts.

Installation, wiring and commissioning should follow Eaton's instruction manual and NFPA 20 and be performed by qualified personnel.