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LOW VOLTAGE PANELS

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Automatic Transfer Switch

Mechanism of Operation
Automatic transfer-This type of transfer takes place automatically per the
programmable settings in the ATS controller. The ATS controller senses source
availability and when the programmed conditions are met, initiates a command to
start the transfer including the generator start command (when transferring from a
utility to a generator source). An automatic transfer switch can be configured to
perform a utility-to utility transfer or a generator-to generator transfer (provided the
ATS controller has this capability).

UTILITY–GENERATOR

Transfer switches are traditionally applied

between a utility and a generator set for
emergency and standby power systems

GENERATOR–GENERATOR

Transfer switches are sometimes applied

between two generator sets for prime power use
(often in remote installations). In such
applications, source power is periodically
alternated between the generator sets to equally
share run time.

This step is achieved by a gentle turning of two selector switches:

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1. The two position selector switch that lies on the right front of the
panel.

This switch is considered as the main switch of the ATS.

2. The two position selector switch that lies on LEFT front of the panel.

OFF The state where the load is de-energized. This state is selected by
making only the two position selector switch at off state

(Position 0)

MAINS The state where the only permitted supply for energizing the
load is the National electric grid. This state is selected by
making only the two position selector switch at MAINS state

(Position 1)

GEN1 The state where the only permitted supply for energizing the
load is DG1. This state is selected by making the two position selector
switch at MANUAL state

Manual operation - The contactor-based automatic transfer switches can be

manually operated by utilizing a tool supplied with the switch. Always make
sure that the Source 1 power and Source 2 power are off before making the
transfer

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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RIGID automatic transfer switches are

reliable, rugged, versatile, and
compact assemblies for transferring essential
loads and electrical
distribution systems from one power source
to another. RIGID’s
contactor-based transfer switch is rated 40–
1600A and can be
supplied in separate enclosures for
stand-alone applications or can
be supplied as an integral component in
the following equipment:

• MagnumE DS switchgear
• Pow-R-LineE switchboards
• Motor control centers
(MCCs)
• Panelboards

For detailed information on the

aforementioned equipment,
please see 15th edition of the
Consulting Application Guide.
Note: For information on transfer
switch panels, refer to
Volume 2—Commercial Distribution, Tab 5, CA08100003E.

OPERATION FLOW CHART

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(OPEN TRANSITION)

After detection of Utility Supply being OFF, ATS

transmits signal to Generator to start

Generator will immediately start and

Generator will shut- Generator controller will check if there are
YES
down while Alarming any abnormal values in parameters
abnormality on
display

NO

ATS will disconnect Utility circuit breaker and

transfer Load circuit to Generator

Generator will stay in NO

operation while ATS will keep checking if Utility Supply is ON
displaying output

YES

ATS switches load circuit to Utility and signals

Generator to turn OFF

After 10 seconds Generator will stop automatically

after cooling down
Note: The period of switching can
Be varied as per client requirement
From seconds for start/stop to
hours/days for changeover between
generators

SAMPLE LAYOUT DRAWING

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SLD DRAWING
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CONT

CONTROL
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POWER
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POWER