Eaton FT30 Across-the-Line Fire Pump Controller with Automatic Transfer Switch

The Eaton FT30 is the across-the-line model with automatic transfer switch in Eaton's EPCT Fire line of electric fire pump controllers. It combines a full-service, full-voltage controller and a fire-pump-rated automatic transfer switch in one assembly. Every FT30 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 the FT30 works

The FT30 applies full line voltage to the motor at start through a single motor contactor. Starting inrush current is approximately 600% of the motor's rated full load amperes. The integrated automatic transfer switch moves the fire pump to an alternate power source, such as a generator or second utility feed, when the normal source fails, and the EPCT Fire touchscreen manages both the controller and the transfer switch from one display. The FT30 can be programmed for fully automatic or semi-automatic operation.

FT30 controllers are supplied as dual utility controllers and meet FM 1321/1323 approvals. Where the utility or site limits inrush, reduced-voltage models with transfer switch are available: FT40 part winding, FT60 autotransformer, FT70 and FT80 wye-delta, and FT90 soft start.

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, listed to UL 218, and FM 1321/1323 approved. See the bid submittal for the full list of approvals.

FT30 catalog numbers explained

Every EPCT Fire catalog number follows the same pattern. For example, FT30-100-D-L1 is a 100 HP, 480V/60Hz across-the-line controller with transfer switch and English labels in the standard enclosure.

Common options

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

FT30, FD30 or FD30 with FPATS?

If the fire pump doesn't need automatic transfer, the stand-alone FD30 across-the-line controller is the simpler option. Where the controller and transfer switch need to be separate, an FD30 can be paired with an FPATS stand-alone transfer switch.

What we need for a quote

• Motor horsepower
• Line voltage, phase and frequency
• Alternate power source (generator or second utility feed)
• 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 – FT30 – 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, transfer switch 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.