F60 MK3Digital Pump Controller

The ultimate in versatile and flexible pump control — simple to use and very powerful. Monitors system pressure and flow to ensure complete pump protection, with five operating modes for single or dual pump systems.

Features

Very simple to program
Multi-voltage operation
Displays pressure and set points
15 programmable timers built in
Powerful 40 A solid-state drive
Dedicated alarm relay
Detachable electrical housing
20 bar (290 psi) pressure rating
Suits pipes 25 mm (1") and larger
Accepts remote input
Weatherproof housing

The F60 MK3 Digital Pump Controller is available in all-thermoplastic construction with a 1" BSP process connection. The standard controller operates from 220–240 V AC or from 24 V AC/DC; a dedicated 12 V DC model is also available.

More Information

Trailing wire option

This controller can use a trailing wire instead of the paddle. Order the F60-MK3 / F60-MK3-12 together with a TW Series trailing wire arm kit (TW-ARM-KIT-[length]): they are two separate items.

The kit is supplied loose and your installer fits it. Kelco does not fit kits or supply fitted units. Fitting instructions are supplied by email with your quote.

Kit lengths: 50, 80, 100, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250 and 300 mm. For any other length, please email [email protected].

Find the kits in Spare Parts. Check a length for your pipe in the Paddle Trimming Calculator.

Ordering — Available Models

Model Number	Description
F60-MK3	Standard model — 220–240 V AC and 24 V AC or 24 V DC operation
F60-MK3-12	Low-voltage model — 12 V DC operation only

Operating Limitations

Ambient temperature range	1 °C to 50 °C
Liquid temperature range	1 °C to 60 °C
Ingress protection rating	IP64
Maximum operating pressure (static or dynamic)	20 bar / 290 psi
Minimum burst pressure	> 25 bar / 360 psi
Starting pressure range	0 to 2000 kPa or 0 to 290 psi in steps of 1 kPa or 1 psi
Stopping pressure range	0 to 2000 kPa or 0 to 290 psi in steps of 1 kPa or 1 psi
Minimum pressure differential (on-to-off, off-to-on)	1 kPa or 1 psi
Recommended pipe size	25 mm / 1" or larger (no upper limit)

Electrical Data

Supply voltage (standard model)	220–250 V AC or 18–25 V AC/DC (multi-voltage input)
Supply voltage (12 V DC model)	11–14 V DC (65 mA current draw)
Maximum motor load (all models)	Single-phase motors up to 2.4 kW max at 240 V AC (P1). 3-phase motors of all sizes via a suitable interposing contactor — no maximum motor size applies when using an interposing contactor.
Relay 1 normally-open contact rating (HD terminal not in use)	10 A at 240 V AC resistive
Relay 1 normally-closed contact rating	3.5 A at 240 V AC resistive
Relay 2 normally-open contacts	3.5 A at 240 V AC resistive

Functions

# = user-settable

#Select pressure units (kPa or psi)	—
#Pre-start delay timer	All modes. Adjustable from 1 second to 18 hours in 1-second increments.
#Start-up timer	All modes. Adjustable from 1 second to 15 minutes in 1-second increments.
#Pressure rise timer	Mode 4 only. Allows time for the pressure to rise. Adjustable from 1 second to 15 minutes in 1-second increments.
#Run-on timer	All modes. Adjustable from 1 second to 15 minutes in 1-second increments.
#Pressure dip timer	Mode 4 only. Adjustable from 1 second to 4 minutes in 1-second increments.
#Delayed restarting timer	Modes 1–3 only. Adjustable from 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes in 1-minute increments.
#Starting pressure	0 to 2000 kPa or 0 to 290 psi in 1 kPa or 1 psi steps.
#Stopping pressure	0 to 2000 kPa or 0 to 290 psi in 1 kPa or 1 psi steps.
#Cyclic running and stopping timers	All modes. Running and stopping times both adjustable from 2 minutes to 99 hours 59 minutes in 1-minute increments.
#Auto restart if run dry	All modes. Single or repeatable tries. Adjustable from 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes in 1-minute increments.
#Anti-cycling	Modes 1–3 only. Adjustable from 1 motor start per hour to 1800 motor starts per hour.
#Burst pipe detection	Mode 3 only. Adjustable from 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes in 1-minute increments.
#Leak detector	—
#Dual pump control with or without dual flow sensing	—
#Starts the pump at a preset low pressure	—
#Stops the pump at a preset high pressure	—
Stops the pump if flow stops	Loss-of-prime protection for the pump(s).
Displays system pressure in preferred units	—
Displays high & low pressure set points	—
Remote start	Can start the pump using an external switch.
Flow-only start/stop	Starts and stops the pump on flow regardless of pressure.
Pump run-time display	Displays the total time the pump ran in minutes.
Fault diagnostic display	On a fault, displays the reason the pump was shut down.
Remote stop	Remote stop via an external switch opening its contacts — stops the pump if flow stops.

Dimensions

5 Operating Modes

The F60 MK3 includes 5 unique operating modes, each combining a different subset of the available timers and pressure-control functions. Different modes suit pressure-only, flow-only, dual-sensor, and dual-pump scenarios. The full mode × function matrix is set out in the printed data sheet PDF available below.

Flow Sensitivity & Paddle Trimming

Like the F29, the F60 MK3 uses a mechanical paddle to detect flow. The flow rate at which the paddle activates depends on pipe size, fluid viscosity, turbulence, and the trimmed paddle length. For an accurate estimate of activation flow and to determine how much to trim the paddle for your application, use the online Paddle Calculator.

Open the Paddle Calculator →

3-Phase Pump Motors

The F60 MK3 can be used to control either single-phase or 3-phase pumps, provided a 220–240 V AC or 24 V AC supply is available at the installation site. For 3-phase motors the F60 drives an interposing contactor — use the Pump Controller Power Calculator to size the contactor and verify cable rating and voltage drop.

Open the Pump Controller Power Calculator →

Hazardous Areas

The F60 MK3 is not certified for use in hazardous areas and must not be installed in any area classified as hazardous under AS/NZS 60079.10 (Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22).

Serviceability

The F60 MK3 digital pump controller is not user serviceable. However, spare parts are available from Kelco Engineering or from your distributor.