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METRON MP430 Series User Manual

METRON MP430 Series
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Fire Pump Controller
For Electric Motor Driven Fire Pumps
MP430 Fire Pump Controller
Wye−Delta Reduced
Current Types
Series MP430 and
Series MP435 − Combined
Manual and Automatic
Metron Fire Pump Controllers conform to the latest
requirements of Chapter 7, National Fire
Protection Association Pamphlet 20, Standard for
Centrifugal Fire Pumps as adopted by
Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual.
They are withstand rated and listed by
Underwriters’ Laboratories and approved by
Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
Sizes range from 15 to 700 horsepower, 200 to
600 volts, 50 Hz. These controllers are for use on
Reduced Voltage type installations.
Only the highest quality components, all UL listed
or UL recognized, are used throughout to assure
the best possible reliability. The cabinet is
fabricated of heavy gauge reinforced steel with
drip-proof hood. All field wiring and service
connections may be made from the front, allowing
the controller to be mounted flush against a wall.
The controller is completely wired, assembled, and
tested at the factory before shipment, and ready
for immediate installation.
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METRON MP430 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryController
SeriesMP430
Input Voltage24V DC
Output Voltage0-10V DC
Protection ClassIP20
Weight200g

Summary

Standard and Optional Features

Standard Features Overview

Covers MP430/MP435 operation, OID, and alarm indicators.

Data Logging

Pressure Log Details

Details the continuous pressure recording system and its storage.

Event Log Details

Details the system event logging capability and storage.

Alarm Log Details

Details the alarm log as a subset of the event log.

Optional Features and Enclosures

Space Heater Option

Optional space heater for moisture reduction in the cabinet.

Weekly Test Start Solenoid Option

Option for automatic weekly motor run tests.

Omit Legs Option

Option to omit controller legs for common skid mounting.

Printer Option

Optional dot matrix printer for log data.

Enclosure Options

Available NEMA type enclosures for the controller.

Controller Specifications

General Description

Overall conformance to standards and voltage availability.

Equipment Features

Lists standard controller features like enclosure, OID, and indicators.

Auxiliary Alarms Standard

Details standard auxiliary inputs/outputs and programmable alarms.

Data Logging Standard

Covers standard pressure, event, and alarm logs.

Options Standard

Lists standard optional features available.

General Information

Controller Functions

Automatic Starting Sources

Lists methods for automatic pump starting.

Operator Interface Device (OID)

Describes the OID's display, buttons, and navigation.

Alarms and Signal Lights

Details standard indicator lights and audible alarm functions.

Data Logger Function

Explains the data logging capabilities for system events.

Weekly Test Timer Function

Describes the automatic weekly test feature.

Manual Start and Stop Buttons

Explains the function of the manual start and stop buttons.

Controller Cabinet Description

Describes the physical enclosure of the controller.

Controller Operation

Automatic Mode Operation

Details auto mode, starting sequence, and stop conditions.

Test Mode Operation

Explains how the test mode initiates pump starts.

Periodic Self Testing

Describes the weekly test timer operation.

Sequential Starting Provision

Explains how sequential starting is achieved.

Emergency Manual Operation

Details the use of the emergency manual start lever.

Primary Resistance Start Operation

Explains the Series MP400 primary resistance start.

AC Power Failure Starting

Describes how the controller starts on AC power loss.

Normal Automatic Operation

Details automatic pump start/stop logic.

Sequential Start Timer

Explains the timer for multiple pump installations.

Pump Room Alarms Monitoring

Details inputs for pump room alarm monitoring.

Installation and Testing

Controller Installation

Guidelines for installing the fire pump controller.

Test Procedures

Outlines tests to perform after installation for proper operation.

Input/Output Status Lights

Explains the status indicators (LEDs) for inputs and outputs.

Automatic Starting Tests

Details tests for automatic pump starting.

Periodic Weekly Start Test

Describes the procedure for the weekly pump test.

Weekly Test Time Setting

Explains how to set the weekly test schedule.

Remote Start Switch Circuits

Details wiring for remote start switches.

OID Use and Navigation

OID Overview and Buttons

Introduces the OID, its LEDs, buttons, and display.

Common OID Tasks

Covers horn silencing, alarm resetting, mode changes, test, and lamp test.

OID Navigation Controls

Explains how to navigate between system status, logs, and config menus.

System Status, Logs, Config Navigation

Details navigation through system status, logs, and configuration menus.

Configuration Setpoints Navigation

Explains how to navigate configuration setpoint screens.

Navigating System Status and Logs

Describes navigation within system status and system logs screens.

System Logs Management

Log Overview

Explains the three data logs: alarm, event, and pressure.

Scrolling Through Logs

Details how to navigate and view entries in the logs.

Printing Log Data

Explains how to print data from alarm, event, and pressure logs.

Controller Configuration

Configuration Screens Overview

Describes the structure of configuration screens and password protection.

Changing Setpoint Values

Details the process of modifying configuration setpoints.

Printing Configuration Setpoints

Explains how to print configuration setpoint data.

System Set Point Definitions

Pump Start/Stop Pressure Settings

Defines settings for pump start and stop pressure.

Pump Start Delay and Auto Stop

Defines settings for start delay and automatic stopping.

Ramp Stop and Solenoid Valve Options

Defines settings for ramp stop and solenoid drain valve.

Automatic Weekly Test Settings

Defines settings for automatic weekly test operation.

Auto Weekly Test Run Time

Defines the duration for automatic weekly test runs.

Stop Motor During Test on Alarm

Defines whether to stop the pump during tests if an alarm occurs.

Supervisory Power Settings

Defines settings related to supervisory power monitoring and startup.

Pressure Transducer Failure Start

Defines if the pump starts on pressure transducer failure.

Low Intake Shutdown Settings

Defines settings for shutdown on low intake pressure or level.

Pressure Switch Pump Start

Defines if the pump starts via a connected pressure switch.

Deluge Valve Pump Start Setting

Defines the setting to monitor the deluge valve for pump start.

User Preference Settings

Defines various user preference settings for the controller.

High/Low Discharge Pressure Alarms

Defines settings for high and low discharge pressure alarms.

No Load Amps and LCD Backlight

Defines no load conditions and LCD backlight settings.

Language and Password Settings

Defines language selection and user password settings.

Reversed Phase Order Setting

Defines the setting to correct phase reversal indications.

Alarm and Event Log Messages

Log Message Descriptions

Lists and explains possible messages in alarm and event logs.

Auxiliary Alarm Text List

Lists text messages for auxiliary alarms and internal variables.

Optional Printer Operation

Printer Operator Information

Describes the printer's buttons and basic operation.

Printer Door Latch and Feed Button

Details how to operate the door latch and paper feed button.

Paper Roll Replacement Procedure

Guides on how to replace the paper roll in the printer.

Ribbon Cartridge Replacement

Guides on how to replace the printer ribbon cartridge.

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