Eaton FDM30 Medium Voltage Fire Pump Controller (EPCT Fire)
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The Eaton FDM30 is the medium voltage model in Eaton's EPCT Fire line of electric fire pump controllers, for across-the-line starting of fire pump motors from 2,200V up to 6,900V. It pairs the EPCT Fire 7" touchscreen with Eaton's AMPGARD medium voltage motor control design. Every FDM30 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.
Medium voltage construction
The FDM30 is based on Eaton's AMPGARD controller design and uses the TRITON SL Series medium voltage vacuum contactor. Its vacuum interrupters offer long electrical life and high interruption capacity. Integral current-limiting fuses provide interrupting ratings of 200 MVA at 2,400V, 400 MVA at 3,000–4,160V and 570 MVA at 4,800–6,900V.
- Draw-out isolating switch: externally operated, three-pole, grounds and isolates the starter when open, with provisions for three padlocks in the off position
- Mechanical interlocks that prevent entry into the high-voltage area while the starter is energized
- Isolated low-voltage control compartment with its own access door, and all components accessible from the front
- Spare fuse storage inside the enclosure, per NFPA 20, plus a built-in test circuit for checking the control circuit with high voltage isolated
- Emergency start handle that mechanically closes the motor contactor independently of the control circuits
EPCT Fire touchscreen features
- 7" color touchscreen: 800x480 high-resolution display, a fast processor that reduces input lag, and a simplified tab system to program site-specific setpoints, view critical system information and troubleshoot with on-screen diagnostics
- 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
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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) freestanding 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.
FDM30 ratings
| Line voltage | Motor horsepower | Interrupting rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2,200 – 2,400V | 100 – 1,000 HP | 200 MVA |
| 3,000V | 100 – 1,250 HP | 400 MVA |
| 3,300 – 3,600V | 100 – 1,500 HP | 400 MVA |
| 4,160V | 100 – 2,000 HP | 400 MVA |
| 4,800V | 100 – 2,250 HP | 570 MVA |
| 5,500V | 100 – 2,750 HP | 570 MVA |
| 6,000 – 6,300V | 100 – 3,000 HP | 570 MVA |
| 6,600 – 6,900V | 100 – 3,250 HP | 570 MVA |
FDM30 catalog numbers explained
FDM catalog numbers follow their own pattern, with medium voltage codes. For example, FDM30-1000-E-L1 is a 1,000 HP, 4,160V/60Hz medium voltage controller with English labels in the standard enclosure.
| Segment | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Model and starting type | FDM30 | FDM = medium voltage fire pump controller · 30 = across-the-line |
| Horsepower | 1000 | Motor HP, from 100 to 3,250 HP depending on voltage (see ratings above) |
| Voltage (60Hz) | E | A = 2,200–2,400V · B = 3,000V · C = 3,300V · D = 3,600V · E = 4,160V · F = 4,800V · G = 5,500V · H = 6,000V · J = 6,300V · K = 6,600V · L = 6,900V |
| Voltage (50Hz) | — | M = 2,200–2,400V · N = 3,000V · P = 3,300V · Q = 3,600V · R = 4,160V · S = 4,800V · T = 5,500V · U = 6,000V · V = 6,300V · W = 6,600V · X = 6,900V |
| 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) |
FDM options
| A / B | Built-in alarm system / alarm bell |
| C1 – C5 | Extra contacts, two form-C (pump run, AC power failure, phase reversal, low and high reservoir) |
| COM | Communications option |
| E2 / E5 / E9 / E10 | NEMA 4 / NEMA 4X 304 stainless / NEMA 4X painted steel / NEMA 4X 316 stainless |
| E8 / EX | Tropicalization / export crating |
| F2 | Floor stand, 2 inch height (not available with NEMA 4 or 4X) |
| P7 / P8 / P10 | Low suction pressure switch with pilot light / low suction shutdown / sea water rated pressure transducer |
| R1 – R7 | Space heaters, with thermostat or humidistat options; R4 low pump room temperature switch |
| TBE / USB | Terminal block enclosure / externally mounted USB port |
Low voltage or medium voltage?
The FDM30 is for fire pump motors fed at 2,200V and above. For services up to 600V, see the low voltage EPCT Fire controllers, starting with the FD30 across-the-line and the reduced-voltage FD60, FD70, FD80 and FD90.
What we need for a quote
- Motor horsepower
- Line voltage and frequency (50 or 60Hz)
- Enclosure type
- Options and label language
- Site altitude, if outside the standard -1,000 to +2,000 meter range
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
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Installation, wiring and commissioning should follow Eaton's instruction manual and NFPA 20 and be performed by qualified personnel.