Eaton FD40 Part Winding Fire Pump Controller (EPCT Fire)
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The Eaton FD40 is the part-winding model in Eaton's EPCT Fire line of electric fire pump controllers. It's a full-service, reduced-voltage controller for electric fire pumps driven by part-winding motors. Every FD40 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 part-winding starting works
A part-winding controller starts the motor on part of its windings, then connects the rest once the motor accelerates. This reduces starting current by up to 40% while maintaining up to 50% of motor starting torque. The FD40 is the most economical method of reduced-voltage starting, but it requires a special motor wound for part-winding starting. If your motor isn't wound for part-winding, consider the FD60 autotransformer, FD70 or FD80 wye-delta, or the FD90 soft start. Where full-voltage starting is acceptable, see the FD30 across-the-line controller.
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
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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.
FD40 catalog numbers explained
Every EPCT Fire catalog number follows the same pattern. For example, FD40-100-D-L1 is a 100 HP, 480V/60Hz part-winding controller with English labels in the standard enclosure.
| Segment | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Model and starting type | FD40 | FD = stand-alone controller · 40 = part winding |
| Horsepower | 100 | Motor HP, from 5 to 700 HP. Not every HP is available at every voltage. |
| Voltage | D | A = 208V/60Hz · B = 240V/60Hz · C = 380V/50Hz · D = 480V/60Hz · E = 600V/60Hz · F = 415V/50Hz · H = 380V/60Hz · J = 400V/50Hz · K = 400V/60Hz |
| Language | L1 | L1 English · L2 French · L4 Italian · L5 Spanish · L6 Portuguese · L7 Chinese · L8 Polish · L9 Dutch · L11 Turkish |
| Options | (none) | Added codes for enclosures and accessories (see below) |
Common options
| E1 / E2 / E3 / E4 | NEMA 3R / NEMA 4 / NEMA 12 / NEMA 3 enclosure |
| E5 / E9 / E10 | NEMA 4X: 304 stainless / painted steel / 316 stainless |
| F2 | Floor stand, 2 inch height (not available with NEMA 3, 4 or 4X) |
| H / I | High or intermediate withstand rating |
| OP1 – OP4 | Relay board, MODBUS board, secondary 4-20mA device card, alarm board |
| C1 – C5, CX | Extra contacts (pump run, AC power failure, phase reversal, reservoir levels, custom) |
| P7 / P8 | Low suction pressure switch / low suction shutdown |
| R1 – R7 | Space heaters, with thermostat or humidistat options |
| B | Alarm bell |
See the full EPCT Fire option selection matrix for every code.
FD40 or FT40?
The FD40 is a stand-alone controller. If the fire pump also needs automatic transfer to an alternate power source, choose the FT40, which combines the part-winding controller and a fire-pump-rated transfer switch in one assembly. You can also pair an FD40 with a separate FPATS stand-alone transfer switch.
What we need for a quote
- Motor horsepower, and confirmation the motor is wound for part-winding starting
- 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
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.