GPD

MODEL
Diesel engine fire pump controller
The model GPD fire pump controller for a diesel engine driven
Micro-processor based
fire pump, built to the latest NFPA20 and UL218 Standards
provides for:
• Manual starting of engine by manual crank push buttons (2)
• Automatic starting of engine on pressure drop as detected
by a built in pressure transducer. During cranking, each
battery is alternatively connected to the starter for
15 seconds. After six (6) start attempts, a Failure to Start
alarm is initiated.
• Automatically programmed exercising of engine as initiated
by a real time clock energizing a drain solenoid on the
pressure sensing line.
• Manual exercising of the engine as initiated by the Run Test
push button
• Manual stop of engine by Stop push button..
• Automatic stop of engine, if required (after automatic start
only).
• Engine Overspeed shut down and alarm (manual reset).
• Engine Low Oil Pressure alarm (manual reset) and shut
down only during automatic exercise cycle.

Only quality components, all U.L. listed or recognized and

C.S.A. certified, are used throughout to assure the best OPTIONAL
possible reliability.

The complete assembled and wired controllers are factory

tested before shipping and ready for immediate installation.
N.Y.C.
APPROVED
Volt. Current Mode CONTROLLER PROTECTION LEVEL:
Battery 1 • Standard NEMA-UL-CSA type 3R – IP 14
Battery 2 (protected against dropping water)
Pressure • Optional NEMA-UL- CSA type 12 – IP 52 (oil and dust tight)
• Optional NEMA-UL- CSA type 4 – IP 65 (waterproof)
• Optional NEMA-UL- CSA type 4X – IP 65 (waterproof, corrosion
resistant, painted SS T-304)
• Dimensions: 36” high x 24” wide x 8” deep,
AC Power Main switch
On in Auto Mounting feet available
Battery #1 Battery #2
• Weight: approx. 150 lbs (68 kg)
Failure Failure
Charger #1 Charger #2 OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE LIMITS:
Failure Failure • 41ºF to 122ºF (5ºC to 50ºC)
Engine Engine
Low Oil Pressure High Temp.
CONTROL PANEL
Engine Engine
Overspeed Run • Manual crank pushbuttons (2)
Engine Fail when • Individual battery circuit breakers
Fail to Start Running • Master selector switch (manual - off - auto)
Pump Room Deluge Valve / • Printer
alarm Remote Start
Weekly Controller
Test Trouble
ANNUNCIATOR AND DISPLAY PANEL
• 16 annunciator points c/w super bright red led
• Individual cut in and cut out pressure adjustment
Max Cut-out • Individual cut in, cut out and system pressure readout
Cut in 0
• Individual charger voltmeter & ammeter readout
Cut out Cut in • Individual charger mode indication
Push to increase value
• Lamp test / silence push button
• Run test push button
• Print push button
Lamp Test Run Test Print Paper Feed • Paper feed push button
 GPD MODEL

Diesel engine fire pump controller

Micro-processor based
STANDARD FEATURES: Type C: Operational modifications
• Two independent fully automatic battery chargers rated for Option C1 Lockout circuit from other equipment.
10 A. continuous charge, 12 or 24 VDC c/w AC input filter, Option C2 Interlock circuit to an other fire pump
current limiter, over current shutoff, 500 mA trickle charge, controller.
Option C3 220 V. / 50-60Hz incoming power
dead cell detection, low battery voltage alarm. Option C4 240 V. / 50-60Hz incoming power
• Pressure transducer (300 PSIG) suitable for clean water Option C5 CE listing c/w AC isolating switch
• Run period timer for automatic stop (door interlock) and EMI filter
• Provision for remote start push button Option C6 Nickel-Cadmium battery chargers
• Provision for deluge valve start Option C7 Engine block heater circuit (same voltage
• Drain solenoid valve for weekly exercise as battery charger primary)
• Remote alarm circuits rated 10A. 125 VAC for Option C8 Foam pump controller (w/o valve kit and
pressure transducer)
- Engine run (DPDT).
Option C9 Non pressure actuated controller
- Master Selector Switch in Off or Manual (1 N/O). Option C10 Positive ground system
- Master Selector Switch in Auto (1 N/O). (N replaced by P in model no.)
- Common Engine Trouble (1 DPDT).
Overspeed, fail to start, low oil pressure, Type D: Miscellaneous
high coolant temperature, fail when running Option D1 NEMA / UL/ CSA 12 enclosure
• Controller trouble: (oil and dust tight)
- Battery 1 or 2 failure, charger 1 or 2 failure, pressure Option D2 NEMA / UL / CSA 4 enclosure
line failure (waterproof).
Option D3 NEMA / UL / CSA 4X enclosure
• Pump room alarms: (waterproof, corrosion resistant,
- Low suction, low fuel level, water reservoir low, painted SS304).
water reservoir empty, low pump room temperature, Option D4 Pressure transducer 600 PSI
high fuel level, AC failure Option D5 Stainless steel pressure tranducer
• Provision for modem connection (Modem optional) 300 PSI (SS316) and piping
Option D6 Stainless steel pressure tranducer
600 PSI (SS316) and piping
OPTIONAL FEATURES: Option D7A Low fuel level float switch supplied as
Type A: Individual engine separate item (1.1/4”)
Option D7B Low fuel level float switch supplied as
alarm contacts (DPDT) separate item (1.1/2”)
Option A1 Weekly test alarm contacts Option D8A High fuel level float switch supplied as
Option A2 Over speed alarm contacts separate item (1 1/4ʼʼ)
Option A3 Low oil pressure alarm contacts Option D8B High fuel level float switch supplied as
Option A4 High temperature alarm contacts separate item (1 1/2ʼʼ)
Option D9A Anti condensation heater & thermostat
Option A5 Failure to start alarm contacts
Option D9B Anti condensation heater & humidistat
Option A6 Battery 1 & 2 failure alarm contacts (2 DPDT) Option D10 Low pump room temperature thermostat
Option A7 Charger 1 & 2 failure alarm contacts (2 DPDT) (fixed at 41ºF - 5ºC)
Option A8 AC failure alarm contact Option D11 Low suction pressure switch mounted
inside controller
Option D12 Tropicalization
Type B: Pump room alarm contacts (DPDT) Option D13 Modem for remote monitoring
Option B1 Low fuel level alarm contacts Option D14 Printer port connection in lieu of printer
Option B2 Water reservoir low alarm contacts Option D15 Externally mounted wetted parts
Option B3 Water reservoir empty alarm contacts Option D16 Omit Mounting feet
Option B4 Low pump room temperature alarm contacts Option D17 French labeling
Option B5 High fuel level alarm contacts Option D18 Spanish labeling
Option B6 Low system pressure alarm contacts Option D19 Labeling in language other than English,
French or Spanish
Option B7 Low suction pressure alarm contacts
Other programmable alarm points available on request. Option H1 Export crating

HOW TO ORDER: GPD - Negative ground - 12 or 24 VDC - Floor or Wall mounted - BCE - 10 - options
Ex.: GPD - N - 12 - F - BCE - 10 - options

CANADA
Tornatech inc., 7075, Place Robert-Joncas # 132, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4M 2Z2
U.S.A.
Tornatech inc., Montgomery Center, Vermont, U.S.A. 05471
9BRO240.GPD Rev.0
Tel.: 1 514 334 0523 1 800 363 8448 (Canada & U.S.A.) Fax: 1 514 334 5448 SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION WITHOUT NOTICE
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