The Tornatech GPX Series is a full-service electric fire pump controller designed to control and protect fire pump motors using multiple starting methods, including Across-the-Line, Wye-Delta Open, Part Winding, Autotransformer, Wye-Delta Closed, and Soft Start Soft Stop. The controller is equipped with a ViZiTouch™ 2.1 7-inch color touchscreen for monitoring voltage, current, system pressure, pump status, and recording events and pressure data. The GPX is designed in accordance with NFPA 20 and is available with UL/FM certifications, making it suitable for commercial, industrial, and critical fire protection applications.

Specification

Manufacturer

Tornatech

Series

GPX

Controller Type

Full Service Electric Fire Pump Controller

Starting Method

GPA – Across-the-Line; GPY – Wye-Delta Open; GPP – Part Winding; GPR – Autotransformer; GPW – Wye-Delta Closed; GPS – Soft Start Soft Stop

Operation Mode

Manual & Automatic Full Service

Standard

NFPA 20

Certifications

UL 218, UL 1008, FM Approved (Class 1321/1323)

Seismic Certification

ICC-ES AC156, IBC 2015, CBC 2016, ASCE 7-10

Short Circuit Withstand Rating

100 kA (200–480 V), 50 kA (600 V)

Enclosure Rating

NEMA 2

Operator Interface

7-inch ViZiTouch™ 2.1 Color Touchscreen HMI

Controller Logic

Embedded Microcomputer with PLC Software Logic

Display Functions

True RMS Voltage & Current, Digital Pressure Gauge, Pump Status, Temperature, Time & Date

Pressure Units

PSI, kPa, Bar, Feet of Head, Meter of Water

Programmable Functions

Cut-In/Cut-Out Pressure, Minimum Run Timer, Sequential Start Timer, Weekly Test Timer

Communication Protocol

Modbus TCP/IP (RJ45)

Data Logging

Lifetime Event & Pressure Recording with USB Download

Pressure Transducer

500 psi Working Pressure, 0–300 psi Calibrated

Pressure Connection

½" FNPT

Remote Connections

Manual Remote Start, Automatic Remote Start, Deluge Valve Start

Alarm Outputs

DPDT Dry Contacts, 8A, 250 VAC

Audible Alarm

6-inch Alarm Bell, 85 dB @ 10 ft (3 m)

Maintenance Features

Service Reminder, Pump Curve Generation & Storage

USB Port

External USB for Data Export

Supported Languages

Multi-language Interface