ETI Tracon FPT-130 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FPT 130 Overview.................................................................................... 2
Installation ................................................................................................ 3
Power Source and Load Connections................................................... 4
Temperature Sensor................................................................................ 5
External Alarm.......................................................................................... 5
Dip Switches............................................................................................. 6
Operation ................................................................................................. 7
Specications ........................................................................................... 9
Pilot Duty
The FPT 130 General Purpose Thermostat with GFEP cannot be used
for Pilot Duty applications.
Resistive Load Usage Only
This product is not for use with Inductive loads. Inductive loads
may create nuisance tripping of the Ground–Fault Equipment
Protection circuit.
Abnormal Odor or Smoke
In the event of smoke or a burning or abnormal odor, immediately
interrupt power to the unit by turning off the circuit breaker protecting
the unit.
Electrical Shock / Fire Hazard
Any installation involving electric heater wiring must be grounded
to earth to protect against shock and re hazard. Suitable ground
fault detection and interrupting systems must be in use at all times to
reduce shock and re hazard and to protect equipment.
Electric wiring to heating elements must be installed in accordance
with National Electrical Code (NEC)/Canadian Electrical Code
requirements, as well as all other local and applicable electrical
codes and any thirdparty standards. This product is intended for
commercial and industrial applications. Follow the installation
MODEL FPT-130TRACON
®
SINGLE–POINT FREEZE PROTECTION HEAT–TRACE CONTROL

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instructions contained in this manual and those provided
by the heater manufacturer.
Size the circuit breaker appropriately for the expected
load and inrush current. The maximum rated current for
the FPT 130 is 30 amps with resistive load.
Heater loads and their controls should not share a circuit
branch with other types of equipment. A shared circuit
may result in electromagnetic interference that can affect
system operation.
Make certain that the heater shield is properly grounded.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the equipment
or re.
Following installation and prior to beginning system
operation, refer to and perform the Post-Installation Test
described in this manual.
ITEMS INCLUDED
QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION
1 25169 TRACON MODEL FPT 130 Single-Point
Freeze Protection Heat–Trace Control
1 25076 Temperature Sensor
1 25298 FPT 130 Installation Sheet
1 25165 FPT 130 Installation and Operation
Manual (this document)
OVERVIEW
The TRACON FPT-130 Heat–Trace Control is a
microprocessor–based heat–trace control thermostat.
Ideal uses include freeze protection, hot water
temperature maintenance, grease line trace, tank
heating, and other temperature monitoring and control
applications. The FPT-130 and its heater load can be
powered with an available line voltage source of 100 – 277
V ac. The controller and heater load are powered from the
same supply connection. The internal load contactor are
rated to switch up to 30 A resistive. The adjustable GFEP
function provides additional safety and compliance with
national and local electrical codes. The unit’s housing is a
NEMA 4X IP66 weather–resistant enclosure for enhanced
durability.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Adjustable temperature set point of 30 °F, 38 °F, 45 °F,
or 50 °F (−1.1 °C, 3.3 °C, 7.2 °C, or 10 °C) for various
freeze protection applications
• Can use an NEC Class 2 temperature sensor with up to
2,000 ft. cable for enhanced installation options
• Thermistor temperature sensor with 20 ft.cable included
for applications of −40 °F to 230 °F (−40 °C to 110 °C)
• Ground–Fault Equipment Protection with manual and
automatic test function
• Alarms for excess ground fault current, low load current,
and temperature
• Alarms indicated with panel LED lights and relay contact
for remote signaling
• A Fault Mode setting which can be set to energize or
de-energize the heaters during a sensor failure
• Fire Protection Mode maintains heater operation for
use in critical re protection systems
• Durable weather–resistant NEMA 4X IP66 enclosure
permits indoor or outdoor installation
The The FPT 130 is permanently connected equipment
and does not have an internal disconnect device. The
installer must provide an accessible disconnect device,
with short circuit and overcurrent protection (these are
not supplied by Environmental Technology Inc). When
power is applied, the system will start.

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INSTALLATION
The FPT 130 Automatic Heat–Trace Control should be
installed by a qualied, licensed electrician. Installation
must conform to all applicable local and national electrical
codes and laws. The unit’s NEMA 4X IP66 enclosure allows
for indoor or outdoor applications.
The FPT 130 controller has an ambient operating
temperature range of −40 °F to 131 °F (−40 °C to 55 °C).
To avoid potential internal condensation mount the unit
out of direct sunlight.
Install the FPT on a xed, at, vertical surface using the unit’s
mounting anges. The mounting anges accommodate
1/4” or 6.3 mm fasteners.
The FPT 130’s nonmetallic enclosure has one 1.046”
hole for conduit entry; this can hold both power and
load wiring.
Use only Listed Type 4X IP66 liquid–tight conduit hubs
or cable glands. Connect the hub to the conduit system
before connecting the hub to the enclosure.
The unit comes with two installed liquid–tight cable
glands. One of these ttings is for the temperature sensor
cable, and the other is for the alarm relay cable.
The cable glands can accommodate cable diameters
0.08” to 0.24” (2 mm to 6 mm). The temperature sensor
may be located up to 2,000’ (610m) from the FPT.
There is a removable electrical insulation divider that
must be in place when there is power applied to the unit.
All leads should be terminated; no unsecured leads
should be left inside the wiring compartment.
FIGURE 1. The FPT 130
wiring layout

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POWER SOURCE AND CONTACTOR CONNECTIONS
Supply Voltage
The FPT 130 operates from 100 – 277 V ac at 50/60
Hz. This control and its heater load should not share a
circuit branch and circuit breaker with other types of
equipment.A shared circuit may result in electromagnetic
interference that can affect system operation. For line
supply and load connections, use 10 AWG wires rated
for at least 194 °F (90 °C). The connections are shown in
Figure 3 and Figure 4.
Contactor Ratings
The heater contactor provides dual Form A (DPST)
contacts rated for heater loads up to 30 amps and 277
volts ac. The dual contacts on the contactor are used to
control both legs of the input power (Line and Neutral).
Manual Load Test
To manually energize the load, hold Test/Reset
pushbutton for ve seconds. The output will switch on and
stay on for ve minutes, or until Test/Reset pushbutton is
pressed again. A manual load test is recommended upon
installation to verify the heater function and load current. FIGURE 3. Contractor Connections
FIGURE 2. Mounting
dimensions
COVER SCREWS
Max Torque = 4 In-Lbs

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TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Thermistor (25076)
The FPT 130 comes with a thermistor temperature sensor
with a 20 ft. jacketed cable that has an operating range
of −40 °F to 230 °F (−40 ˚C to 110 ˚C). See Figure 5 for
proper wiring for the thermistor sensor.
EXTERNAL ALARM
Alarm Connections
An alarm or power–off condition can be communicated
by either opening or closing a relay contact. It is important
to make the proper alarm relay connections to achieve
the desired result. The middle terminal labeled COM
(Common) is used in both wiring congurations. Connect
one alarm relay lead to the COM terminal.
If the system needs a contact to close to signal an alarm or
power–off condition, connect the other alarm relay lead
to the NC (Normally Closed) terminal. See Figure 6.
If the system needs a contact to open to signal an alarm or
power–off condition, then connect the other alarm relay
lead to the NO (Normally Open) terminal.
If the unit has power, and there are no alarm conditions
then the NO and COM terminals will be connected. If the
unit loses power or an alarm condition occurs then the
NC and COM terminals will be connected.
Note: The “Normally” condition of the relay is the alarm
condition for the unit.
FIGURE 4.
Connection
Schematic
FIGURE 5. Thermistor sensor connection
FIGURE 6. External alarm connection

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
FIGURE 7. FPT 130
DIP switch identication
Note: The DIP switches are read
at power-up. If any DIP switch
is changed while the unit is
on, then the power needs to be
turned off and on again for the
new setting to take effect.

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OPERATION
The FPT 130 can maintain temperatures at setpoints of
30 °F, 38 °F, 45 °F, or 50 °F (−1.1 °C, 3.3 °C, 7.2 °C, or
10 °C). The heater will energize when the temperature
drops below the designated setpoint. The heater will de-
energize when the temperature reaches 2 °F (1 °C) above
the setpoint.
The FPT 130 features ETI’s patented self–testing GFEP,
which switches the system off when it detects excessive
ground current leakage (unless Fire Protection Mode is
on). The GFEP eliminates the extra expenses associated
with having to provide external GFEP.
The FTP 130 also features a Low Current Alarm, which
switches the system off when it detects a load current
below 0.1 amps (unless Fire Protection Mode is on). The
load current is checked during each ground fault test,
and whenever the load is on. Note: the low-current alarm
takes ve seconds of low current to activate.
FPT 130 Front Panel
Indicator Lights (See Figure 8.)
• POWER indicator – This green LED lit solid indicates that
the FPT 130 is receiving power.
– Blinking indicates a calibration error.
• HEAT indicator – This yellow LED lit solid indicates when
the heater is energized.
– Blinking asymmetric (1/2 sec off × 1–1/2 sec on) – Low
Current Alarm, heater relay closed.
– Blinking asymmetric (1/2 sec on × 1–1/2 sec off) – Low
Current Alarm, heater relay open.
– Blinking fast – Stuck relay.
• LOW TEMP indicator – This blue LED lit solid indicates
when the temperature falls to 32 °F (0 °C) for all
setpoints except the 30 °F (-1.1 °C) setpoint. For the 30
°F (-1.1 °C) setpoint the LOW TEMP alarm will indicate
when the temperature drops to 28 °F (-2.2 °C).
– Blinking indicates sensor fault.
– Blinking fast – indicates High Temperature alarm.
• ALARM indicator – This red LED lit solid indicates when
there is a high ground fault current.
– Blinking indicates a GFEP circuit failure (this light will
also blink while system is preforming a self–test).
Pushbuttons
• TEST/RESET pushbutton – This red pushbutton has the
following functions:
– To test the ground fault detector circuit itself AND
to test for a ground fault when the heat load is not
energized (the heater will energize during the test).
Note: whenever the heat is on, the unit is continuously
checking for a ground fault.
– To reset the system after a ground fault. If the ground
fault no longer exists, then normal operation will resume.
– To reset the low-current alarm. If the load current is
still below 0.1 amps then the alarm will recur in ve
seconds. Note: the low-current alarm takes ve
seconds of low current to activate.
– Energizes heater for system testing or troubleshooting.
Pressing this pushbutton for ve seconds will energize
the heater for ve minutes. Pressing the push
button again will de-energize the heater and resume
normal operation.
Note: Because the unit has no ON/OFF power switch,
power runs to the unit as soon as facility power is
connected to it. When the unit has power, the green
POWER indicator will be lit.
FIGURE 8. FPT 130 front panel

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DISABLING THE LOW TEMP ALARM LED
The blue LOW TEMP alarm LED indicates the presence of
Low Temperature, High Temperature, or a bad thermistor.
When disabled this blue LED will only indicate for the
presence of a bad thermistor.
How To Disable The Low Temp Alarm LED
• Hold down the red TEST/RESET pushbutton for
approximately ten seconds.
– After the rst ve seconds the unit will go into Manual
Mode, energizing the heater cable if it is not all ready
energized.
– After the second ve seconds the unit will enter the
LOW TEMP blue LED edit mode. This is indicated by
the blue LED ashing rapidly. Release the button at
this point. (The unit will exit Manual Mode.)
Note: The blue LED may ash for a couple of seconds
after releasing the red TEST/RESET pushbutton.
• The blue LED will indicate whether the LOW TEMP
Alarm is currently disabled or not.
– If the blue LED remains on the LOW TEMP Alarm is
currently enabled.
– If the blue LED goes off the LOW TEMP Alarm is
currently disabled.
– To keep the setting as it is wait ve seconds and the
unit will resume normal operation.
– To change this setting press the red TEST/RESET
pushbutton within ve seconds. The new status of
this setting will show for three seconds before the unit
resumes normal operation.
Note: The blue LED will ash rapidly before exiting
the LOW TEMP blue LED editing mode and resuming
normal operation.

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SPECIFICATIONS
General
Certications UL 60730–1, UL 1053,
CSA E60730–1:13
Environmental
Area of use Nonhazardous locations
Operating temperature range −40 °F to 122 °F (−40 °C to 50 °C)
Enclosure
Dimensions 8 1/8” (W) x 5 1/5” (H) x 4 3/8” (D)
207 mm (W) x 140 mm (H) x
112 mm (D)
Ingress protection NEMA 4X, IP66
Cover attachment Polycarbonate cover, plastite screws
Cable entries Two liquid–tight cable glands installed
for sensor and alarm leads, cable
diameter 0.08” to 0.24” (2 mm to 6
mm) One 1.046” hole to accommodate
a ¾” conduit tting for power wiring
connection
Material Polycarbonate
Weight 2.7 lb. (1.22 kg)
Mounting Wall mount with anges
Wiring Terminal Ratings
Power Barrier Strip Terminals for Line, Neutral,
and Ground; use 10 AWG wires rated
for at least 194 °F (90 °C)
Sensors Terminal Block, rising cage clamp,
12–28 AWG leads
Alarm relay Terminal Block, rising cage clamp,
12–28 AWG leads
Parameter Settings
Temperature setpoints 30 °F, 38 °F, 45 °F, or 50 °F
(−1.1 °C, 3.3 °C, 7.2 °C, or 10 °C)
Low–temperature threshold 32 °F (0 °C) for 38 °F, 45 °F, or 50 °F
(3.3 °C, 7.2 °C, or 10 °C) setpoints
28 °F (-2.2 °C) for 30 °F (-1.1 °C)
setpoint
Low–current alarm threshold 0.1 A
Low–current alarm delay 5 s
Ground fault limit current 30 mA
Self–Test Interval 24 h
User Interfaces
Pushbuttons Test/Reset
DIP switches Temperature setpoint
Thermistor fault mode
Fire protection mode
Remote Interface
Alarm relay Isolated SPDT 1 AMP Class 2
contact
Indicators
Status indicator Power to the unit (Green solid)
Calibration error (Green blinking)
Call for heat (Yellow solid)
Low current alarm (Yellow blinking)
Stuck relay (Yellow blinking fast)
Low temperature (Blue solid)
Sensor fault (Blue blinking)
Ground fault (Red solid)
GFEP circuit failure (Red blinking)
Summary alarm relay reporting Low load current
High ground fault current
Sensor fault
Internal fault
Control Ratings
Temperature accuracy +/− 2 °F (1 °C)
Temperature Sensors
Temperature inputs (Included) Thermistor,
100k ohms at 25 °C, range −40 °F
to 230 °F (−40 °C to 110 °C),
20ft Lead (25076)
GFEP (Ground–Fault
Equipment Protection)
Threshold 30 mA
Automatic self–test range Veries GFEP functionality every
24 hr. and whenever the load is
turned on
Power
Supply voltage 100 – 277 V ac 50/60 Hz
Controller power consumption 5 W maximum, 2 W idle
Load rating 30 A, 100 – 277 V ac resistive
Specications are at 77 °F (25 °C) unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
25169 TRACON MODEL FPT 130 Single-Point
General Purpose Heat–Trace Control
25076 Temperature Sensor
25298 FPT 130 Installation Sheet
25165 FPT 130 Installation and Operation
Manual (this document)
CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
For assistance, contact Customer Service. Ofce hours are
from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM ET.
Email: [email protected]
Web: networketi.com
Mail: ETI
1850 North Sheridan Street
South Bend, IN 46628
RETURNS AND REPLACEMENT PART PURCHASES
Equipment cannot be returned for credit once it has
been installed. ETI will repair or replace faulty equip-
ment under warranty. Prior to removal of equipment for
warranty return, please contact ETI Technical Support for
troubleshooting assistance.
Before returning a unit to ETI, obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization from our Customer Service Department,
available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If
possible, use the original container and packing materials
when packing the unit for shipment. It is important to
mark the Return Merchandise Authorization clearly
on the outside of the shipping container so that it may
be correctly processed upon receipt at Environmental
Technology. For more information about replacement
parts or for a replacement Data Sheet or Manual, please
visit www.networketi.com.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ETI’s two year limited warranty covering defects in
workmanship and materials applies. Contact Customer
Service for complete warranty information.
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