Duplex Pump Controller Model FPC-1200 is a float
switch based duplex pump controller intended primarily for
wastewater lift stations and other pump down applications. The
FPC-1200 connects to four float switches to measure the tank
level and has relay outputs to control two pumps and a seal-fail
alarm. It includes sensor inputs for the seal failure and temperature
failure devices on most submersible pumps. In the
event of a seal failure, the Seal Fail indicator and the Seal Fail
output relay are energized, and the corresponding pump is
demoted to lag position. In the event of a temperature failure,
the Temp Fail indicator is energized and the corresponding
pump is disabled until the temperature failure condition no
longer exists. Two 12V driver outputs are included for the High
Alarm horn and light. If the High float is activated (closed), the
High Alarm driver outputs are activated and the High Alarm
indicator will flash on and off. A Mute input and High Alarm
Test pushbutton allow the alarm to be silenced and tested during
operation. The controller has built-in HOA (hand-off-automatic)
switches and each pump has Call and Run indicators.
The Call indicators are energized when the controller activates
each load pump and the Run indicators are energized by feedback
from each motor starter auxiliary contact. The HOA
switches allow each pump to be energized manually, disabled,
or energized automatically by the float inputs. A lead pump
selector switch permits either pump to be selected as lead
pump or alternation can be selected causing either pump to
operate as lead. The FPC-1200 uses removable terminal strips
to make replacement in the field quick and easy. With the addition
of an enclosure, circuit breakers, and motor starters, the
FPC-1200 makes a complete low cost lift station controller.