Franklin Electric Pumptec IR 1 Single Phase Motor Protection

Franklin Electric Pumptec IR is a microcomputer-based protection device that continuously monitors motor load and power line conditions to provide protection against dry well conditions, waterlogged tanks and abnormal line voltage conditions.

Pumptec IR for 2- and 3-wire Single 1 Phase motors from 0.37 to 1.1kW

Pumptec interrupts power to the motor whenever the load drops quickly or below a preset level.
Indicator lights on the cover provide complete system status which can be easily viewed without removing the cover.
Pumptec is optimised to work with 2 & 3 wire single phase motors from 0.37 to 1.1 kW.  An underload (dry well) adjustment is provided to address unusual situations.

Additional Pumptec IR Features

• Easily Adjustable Sensitivity Settings
• Run and Fault Indicator Lights
• Heavy Duty Relay
• Alarm Circuit Contacts
• Remote Control Option
• UL/CSA Listed/ CSIPR14

Pumptec Protection Features

• Dry Well (Underload)
• Over and Under Voltage
• Rapid Cycle
• Bound Pump

Indicator Lights
• System Status Monitor
• Voltage
• Status

Other Features
• Heavy Duty Relay
• 115V / 230V 60/50Hz Operation

Franklin Pumptec IR OPTIONS:

Remote Communication – Pumptec also features an option for remote communication. With software available at no charge from Franklin Electric, a Pocket PC or Palm OS device with an infrared port can be used to remotely monitor and adjust Pumptec settings.  Access to a fault history makes diagnosis of system problems quick and easy.

Pumptec Remote Control Features

• Over & Under Load Settings
• Over & Under Voltage Settings
• Reset Time Settings
• Sensitivity & Timeout Adjustments
• Fault History (Last 15 Faults) load

Other Single 1 Phase Motor Protection Devices

If you are looking for a single phase motor protection device for a 3W-PSC motor then you need a Franklin Pumptec Plus.  These will protect single phase 2-wire, 3-wire and 3W-PSC motors from 0.37kw to 3.7kw

Handy videos

Using a Pumptec on a low yielding bore or well

Here is a handy video on how the pumptec can be used for low flow bores and filling water tanks.  Please be aware that this is an American video and their power supply is different from ours in Australia.

What’s a Pumptec and why did I need it?