MATelec HydroSTART FPC-82243-SMS/BMS Mild Steel 3PH Dual Pump Controller

Designed for complex multi-monitoring sewer structures, the MATelec Australia HydroSTART FPC-82243-SMS/BMS controls two three-phase motors. Housed in an IP56 powder-coated mild steel enclosure with a secure inner door, the system provides high durability in demanding outdoor or indoor installations. This multi-monitoring system pairs a BMS module providing additional volt-free outputs with a built-in ME-Link SMS dialler for SMS alarm notifications and remote status messaging.

Operating in either level empty control mode using float switches, or pressure boost mode via pressure switches, the board manages low-voltage inputs. It integrates terminals for low level, duty stop, duty start, standby start, high level, and system enable.

Motor phase currents are monitored using externally mounted current transformers. The current-sensing circuitry protects the pumps from overloads, zero-current, and undercurrent faults. An automatic anti-seize timer runs idle motors for five seconds every seven days to prevent seizure.

The enclosure has a removable gland plate to simplify cable entry and a padlockable mains power isolator for lock-out safety. Prior to installation or servicing, all supply circuits must be isolated to prevent electrical hazards or personal harm. All electrical connections must be carried out by a suitably qualified and registered electrician in accordance with relevant electrical standards.

• An onboard power supply converter that steps down supply voltage to 12Vdc low-voltage power to protect internal switch input lines.
• A capacitive keypad interface on the inner panel with dedicated LED status indicator lights for levels, running pumps, and system faults.
• An audible alarm buzzer that silences itself after five minutes of sounding, transitioning to a brief two-second chirp every five minutes.
• Direct serial RS485 terminal connections on the control board supporting Modbus RTU communication protocol for SCADA networks.
• A keypad manual mode configuration that can be set with a five-minute timeout to automatically return the pump to automatic control.
• High-level alarm selectable for a fifteen-minute delay with automatic reset, or a one-minute sewage delay with manual reset.