MATelec HydroSTART FPC-81143 Mild Steel IP54 Single Door Three Phase 0.1-16A DOL Single Pump Controller

Operating from a three-phase 400 Vac supply, the FPC-81143 HydroSTART regulates a single submersible pump in standard setups. This unit is housed in an indoor-rated IP54 single-door powder-coated mild steel enclosure. It provides basic pump management for sewage pump-out or transfer applications where space is limited.

Powered by a standard three-phase 400 Vac supply, the controller routes switching current through its integrated contactor. Overload protection is handled by externally mounted current transformers, offering selectable CT ranges of 0.1 to 6 Amps and 5 to 16 Amps. This single-pump three-phase installation utilizes two current transformers to monitor two phase lines. Dials on the control module allow user-adjustable trip threshold calibration.

DIP switch 1 on the control module selects between level empty control and pressure boost operations for the single three-phase pump. Level control uses float inputs to govern pump cycles, while pressure mode connects to a starting pressure switch. Manual control is enabled via the capacitive touch keypad, with a configurable five-minute manual timeout to prevent the pump from running indefinitely.

The indoor IP54 mild steel panel includes contactors for three-phase switching and individual circuit breaker isolation. Keypad operation provides simple pump mode selection and scannable system status indicator lights. Onboard elements trigger a visual strobe and audible buzzer alarms provide indication of system faults under smart chirp control. BMS systems integrate via the volt-free common fault relay, and SCADA links utilize Modbus RTU RS485 terminals. Core protections include low-level shutdown and a 7-day pump anti-seize program.

Features

• Microprocessor-controlled current sensing providing selectable low and high CT overload protection ranges.
• Dedicated volt-free common fault output relay rated for BMS alarm reporting.
• Automatic pump anti-seize program running idle motors for five seconds every seven days.
• Individual pump circuit breakers providing electrical protection and isolation for each pump.
• Redesigned capacitive touch keypad interface providing intuitive pump control and visual input LEDs.
• Pad-lockable mains power isolator switch ensuring safe physical isolation during on-site maintenance.
• Built-in Modbus RTU RS485 serial terminals supporting seamless SCADA telemetry integration.