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Operator's Manual: An Experienced Licensed Electrician Must Install The ATS
Operator's Manual: An Experienced Licensed Electrician Must Install The ATS
Rating Label
Each automatic transfer switch contains a rating label to
define the loads and fault circuit withstand / closing ratings.
Refer to the label on the transfer switch for specific values.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
30–200 amp. sizes
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES CANADA PO Box 1238, 17 Airport Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3T 5T3
telephone 519 758–8450, fax 519 758–0876, for service call 1 888 234–2726 (ASCO) www.asco.ca
Nameplate Catalog Number Identification
The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each A typical Catalog Number is shown below with its
specific ASCO Series 300 ATS. Use the ATS only elements explained. The example is for a Series 300
within the limits shown on this nameplate. ATS with switched neutral, 3 pole, 200 amp, 480 V, in
a Type 1 enclosure:
D 300 B 3 200 N 1 C
load power
connections
emergency power
connections
Transfer
Switch
maintenance
handle
(see WARNING
under Manual
Operation)
terminals for
engine start
contacts
normal power
connections
cable spacers
(see INSTALLATION)
load power
connections
Controller
emergency power
connections
Transfer Switch
maintenance handle
(see WARNING under
Manual Operation)
terminals for
engine start contacts
normal power
connections
cable spacers
(see INSTALLATION)
Figure 1–1. Cable spacers for 150, 200, & 230 amp.
Testing Power Conductors
transfer switches.
Do not connect the power conductors to the ASCO
Series 300 transfer switch until they are tested.
Installing power cables in conduit, cable troughs and
ceiling-suspended hangers often requires considerable
force. The pulling of cables can damage insulation and
stretch or break the conductor’s strands. For this
reason, after the cables are pulled into position, and
before they are connected, they should be tested to
verify that they are not defective or have been
damaged during installation.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
Engine Starting Contacts Controller Ground
Customer connections for engine control contact A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’s
connections are located on the transfer switch. Refer lower left mounting stud. Because the controller is
to wiring diagram provided with the Series 300 ATS mounted on the enclosure door, a conductive strap
and connect the engine start wires to the appropriate must be used between the enclosure and the door.
terminals. See Figure 1–2 and Table A. This connection provides proper grounding which does
not rely upon the door hinges.
Table A. Engine start connections.
Figure 1–3. Input / output label on the Controller showing possible connections to the lower terminal block.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
Functional Test
The Functional Test consists of three checks: manual Position of the transfer switch is indicated here
operation, voltage checks, and electrical operation.
weight marked N (normal)
and E (emergency)
Do these checks in the order presented to
avoid damaging the automatic transfer switch.
maintenance
Read all instructions on the Wiring Diagram and labels handle
affixed to the automatic transfer switch. Note the
control features that are provided and review their
operation before proceeding.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
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INSTALLATION (continued)
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SECTION 2 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Lights show position of transfer switch. Lights show the sources accepted.
Transfer To Emergency Light for built–in
engine exercise timer:
The sequence for load transfer to
³ blinks rapidly when
emergency source begins automatical- button is held 5 sec.
ly when normal source voltage falls while being set
below the preset dropout point or ³ blinks slowly when
when Transfer Test button is pressed. button is released (set)
An under voltage condition on any and during 20 min.
exercise period.
phase of the normal source is de-
tected by the sensor. ³ stays on after engine
stops (exerciser is
When the normal enabled for weekly
source voltage fails or operation)
the Transfer Test See page 5–1
button is pressed, the for complete
Hold 15 sec. to Press to cancel the Hold 5 sec. to set instructions
SE relay de-energizes start the engine active exercise period 20 min. engine exercise
and relay NR begins generator and to (stops engine now or period immediately (engine
its timing cycle (1 or 3 transfer the load after cooldown) See starts) and weekly thereafter.
seconds, momentary to emergency. page 5–1. Figure 2–1. Membrane controls and indicator lights.
normal source outage
delay). The NR relay is provided with a time delay on Retransfer to Normal
dropout to override momentary outages and prevent The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source
nuisance starting of the engine-driven generator. If the automatically begins when the voltage sensor detects
normal source voltage returns above the sensor dropout restoration of the normal source. The voltage level
setting before the time delay expires, the NR relay timing must rise above the preset pickup point on all phases
cycle is reset to zero and relay SE energizes. before the sensor will accept the normal source.
If the normal source voltage does not return above the When the normal source is accepted by the sensor,
sensor dropout setting before the time delay expires, the relay SE begins its timing cycle (adjustable 1 sec. to 30
NR relay de-energizes and signals the engine-driven gen- min., retransfer to normal delay). For immediate
erator to start. At the same time, a voltage and frequen- retransfer press Bypass Time Delay button. SE relay is
cy sensor begins monitoring the emergency source. The provided with a time delay on pickup to prevent
sensor will accept the emergency source only when both immediate load retransfer to the normal source. The
voltage and frequency reach preset pickup points. Usual- delay insures that the normal source has stabilized
ly about ten seconds elapse from dropout of the NR relay before reconnection of vital loads. If the normal
to acceptance by the sensor. This time span occurs be- source voltage falls below the present dropout point
cause the engine-driven generator must crank, start, and before the time delay expires, the timing cycle is reset
run up to nominal pickup points. For this reason, if the to zero. If the emergency source fails for more than 4
Transfer Test button is pressed it must be held for 15 sec- seconds during the timing cycle, ER relay drops out
onds. If the emergency source is available immediately, and the load is immediately retransferred to the
the sensor may accept it as soon as NR relay drops out. normal source, if that source is acceptable.
When the emergency source is accepted by the sensor, SE relay energizes and ER relay is dropped out. The
relay ER begins its timing cycle (transfer to emergency TS coil is energized, the transfer switch operates, and
delay). ER relay is provided with an adjustable (0 to 5 all switch contacts (mains, controls, auxiliaries) reverse
minutes) time delay on pickup to delay transfer of the position. The transfer switch is now supplying the load
load to the emergency source. For immediate transfer from the normal source again.
press Bypass Time Delay button.
Upon retransfer to the normal source, NR relay begins
ER relay energizes, the TS coil is energized, the transfer its timing cycle (unloaded running delay, engine cooldown).
switch operates, and all switch contacts (mains, controls, NR relay is provided with a 5 min. time delay on pickup
auxiliaries) reverse position. The transfer switch is now to keep the engine running for a cool-down period.
supplying the load from the emergency source.
NR relay energizes after the time delay and signals the
The transfer switch will remain in the Emergency engine-driven generator to shut down. All circuits are
position until the normal source is restored. If the reset for any future normal source failure.
Transfer Test button is used, the transfer switch will
remain on emergency until the retransfer to normal Activation of standard control features shown in Section 5 will
alter the sequence of operation and introduce additional time
delay times out. delays during transfer operations.
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SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DISCONNECTING THE CONTROLLER
For high reliability and long life for the ATS: The harness disconnect plugs are furnished for repair
purposes only and should not have to be unplugged. If
Operate the switch at least once a month. Perform this
the controller must be isolated, follow these steps
4–step Electrical Operation Test (test with load transfer).
carefully.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Note the control features that are activated or Proceed with care! The automatic
furnished on the switch and review their operation. transfer switch is energized.
Refer to Section 5, Control Features.
Table 3-1. Trouble-Shooting Checks.
CHECK IN NUMERICAL SEQUENCE
PROBLEM 1 OPERATION 2 GEN-SET 3 VOLTAGE
Gen-Set does not start when Hold the Transfer Test button Starting control must be in
the Transfer Test button is 15 sec. or the outage must be automatic position. Batteries
pressed and held for 15 long enough to allow for the 1 must be charged and
seconds or when the normal or 3 sec. Momentary Normal connected. Check wiring to —
source fails. Source Outage Delay plus engine starting contacts.
engine cranking and starting
time.
Transfer switch does not Wait for Transfer to Emergen- Generator output circuit Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to cy Delay (0 to 5 min.) to time breaker must be closed. 90% of nominal phase to
emergency source after the out. For immediate transfer, Generator frequency must be phase voltage between
gen-set starts. press the Bypass Time Delay at least 57 Hz. transfer switch terminals EA
button. If Motor Load Transfer and EC (or EL1 and EL2 for 2
is active, wait for inphase con- pole switches). *
dition (see below). * These are factory settings.
Transfer switch does not Wait for Retransfer to Normal Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to normal Delay (1 sec. to 30 min.) to 90% of nominal phase to
source when normal returns time out. For immediate re– phase voltage between
or when Transfer Test button transfer, press Bypass Time — transfer switch terminals NB
is released. Delay button. If Motor Load and NC, NC and NA, and NA
Transfer is active, wait for in- and NB (or NL1 and NL2 for 2
phase condition (see below). pole switches).
Gen-Set does not stop after Wait for the 5 minute Starting control must be in
load retransfer to the normal Unloaded Running Delay to automatic position. —
source. time out.
If the problem is isolated to circuits on the controller or the transfer switch, call your local ASCO Power Technologies
sales office, representative, or ASI. In the United States, call 1–800–800–2726. In Canada, call 1–888–234–2726.
Furnish the Serial No., Bill of Material (BOM) No., and Catalog No. from transfer switch nameplate.
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SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS
Time Delay Adjustment To change a setting, follow procedure on page 4-2. Use
Standard time delays are set to customer specifications Table 4-1 as a guide to time delay values and their cor-
(if none specified, standard factory settings are used). responding adjustment DIP switch or potentiometer.
1
TD ES 3 seconds —
Normal Source Outages 3 seconds Actuator 1 off
1
TIMER 0 minutes 0 to 5
Transfer to Emergency — — P2
N/E (full ccw) minutes
Override Momentary
— 4 seconds non-adjustable — — —
Emergency S. Outages
TIMER 30 minutes 1 second to
Retransfer to Normal — — P1
E/N (full cw) 30 minutes
Unloaded Running
— 5 minutes non-adjustable — — —
(Engine Cooldown)
Sensor Adjustments
Voltage and frequency sensor pickup and dropout points
are set to customer specifications (if none specified, Any change in these settings may affect the
standard factory settings are used). To change a setting, normal operation of the automatic transfer switch.
This change could allow the load circuits to
follow procedure on page 4–2. Use Tables 4-2 and 4–3 remain connected to a low voltage source.
for settings and corresponding DIP switch actuators.
Table 4-2. Voltage and Frequency Settings. ( Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings).
% of nominal S1 DIP
DESCRIPTION LABELS SETTING
FACT. SET ADJ RANGE SWITCH
95 % * Actuator 3 off
3
PU / N Pickup 90 %
90 % Actuator 3 on
3
Actuator 1 off
1 2
90 % *
Actuator 2 off
Normal Source Voltage Actuator 1 on
1 2
85 %
Actuator 2 off
DO / N Dropout 85 %
Actuator 1 off
1 2
80 %
Actuator 2 on
Actuator 1 on 1 2
70 %
Actuator 2 on
Emergency Source –– Pickup 90 % non-adjustable
––
Voltage –– Dropout 75 % non-adjustable
–– Pickup 95 % non-adjustable
––
–– Dropout 85 % non-adjustable
Emergency Source
Frequency
eque cy 60 / 50 60 Hz Actuator 4 off
4
60 / 50 Hz 60 Hz
Hz 50 Hz Actuator 4 on
4
Voltage Phases 3 1
3, 3/1 3
1 phase Actuator 6 on
6
* If dropout voltage is set to 90%, the pickup voltage must be set to 95%.
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ADJUSTMENTS (continued)
cover thumb
Do not make any setting changes latch
while the controller is energized.
10. Turn the engine starting control to automatic. Figure 4-4. Setting DIP switch actuators.
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SECTION 5 CONTROL FEATURES – ENGINE EXERCISERS
These timers periodically exercise the emergency engine-generator plant. They can be set to exercise with or without
load transfer, or they can be completely disabled. The engine-generator should be exercised under load once a week for
a minimum time period of 20 minutes, or follow the recommendations of the engine-generator set manufacturer. Refer
to page 4–2 for location of DIP switches, battery (provided), and jumper block in the controller.
5
the Set Engine Exerciser push button is pressed (and Std. Timer Actuator Actuator
held for at least 5 seconds), and then at the same time Disabled 7 off 5 on
5
weekly thereafter. A 9 volt alkaline battery (Duracell Exercise
Actuator
MN1604, Everready 522, or Panasonic 6AM6) is without
8
8 off
Load
furnished and installed in the controller to maintain the Exercise Actuator
setting. The battery jumper block must be shifted to the with Load 8 on
8
ON position. See Figure 4–2 on page 4–2.
Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings.
Fill in day and time set. Week Day ______ Time _______.
status light
Press to cancel an active exercise
period (stops generator). Press and hold for 5 sec. or until status light
blinks rapidly to set exercise period immediately
If Exercise with Load is set, retransfers load to and every week hereafter (generator starts).
Normal, then stops generator after min. cooldown. If Exerciser with Load is set,
transfers load to Emergency.
Figure 5-1. Operator panel pushbuttons and light.
Select below either Exercise without Load or Exercise with Load according to the setting of DIP switch S1, actuator 8. The
load transfers from the Normal source to Emergency source (generator) and back again if Exercise with Load is selected.
Exercise without Load, DIP Switch S1, Actuator 8 off How to Set Built–In Timer
8
Exercise with Load, DIP Switch S1, Actuator 8 on How to Set Built–In Timer
8
2–line
display connections
for source
availability
signal contacts
3 buttons
Figure 5–2. Accessory 11BG module (mounted behind operator interface and connected to the controller)
includes source availability signal contacts and a programmable engine exerciser.
Contact ratings:
2 amps @ 30 Vdc, 0.5 amp. @ 125 Vac resistive
Figure 5–3. Source availability signal contacts.
Disabled 7 off 5 on
5
Load
The programmable engine exerciser incorporates a 7 Exercise
day or 14 day time base. Proper controller settings must Actuator
with
8 on
8
Daylight Saving
NOTE: During total power outages, power to the
Changing the Parameters Time Adjust accessory is maintained by a battery in the Controller
Use the UP and DOWN arrow (see page 4–2). Be sure that the 9–volt alkaline battery
keys to move though the displays is fresh and enabled (jumper in ON position) so that
Date the time and date settings are not lost.
to the parameter to be changed.
Push the ENTER key to start the Date Display
editing process. The first Time The Date Display shows the present system date. The
parameter will flash. Use the UP
format is “day of week (week) month/day of
and DOWN arrow keys to adjust month/year”.
the parameter to the desired Run TIme
NOTE: Week is either week 1 or week 2. This is used
value and press the ENTER key
in conjunction with the bi–weekly timer.
to save the value. The next
parameter will now flash. Repeat Start TIme Daylight Savings Time Adjust Display
the process until each parameter This display shows whether the automatic daylight
is properly configured. saving time adjustment is active. The factory default is
Engine Exerciser
Engine Exerciser Display “NO”. If enabled, the unit will automatically adjust for
daylight saving time at 2 AM on Sunday as follows:
The Engine Exerciser Display
shows the status of the engine Part No. 629857–001* 629857–002*
exerciser. When the unit is shipped from the factory Start first Sunday in April 2nd Sunday in March
the programmable engine exerciser is “Disabled” and Stop last Sunday in Oct first Sunday in Nov
must be set to “Enabled” by the customer. When the
* Part no. on back of circuit board. New DST starts in 2007.
engine exerciser is running, this display will count down
the remaining time until the end of the exercise period. Fast / Slow Adjust Display
Start Time Display This display shows the automatic fast/slow adjustment
The Start Time Display shows the engine exerciser start value. The factory default is 0. This feature can be
time. There are four parameters that determine the start used to trim a clock that runs fast or slow. For example,
time: if your clock runs 10 seconds slow per week, change the
weekly (”Every”) or bi–weekly (”Alt”) operation fast/slow adjust value to “+10” and the unit will
day of week (”Sun” through “Sat”) automatically add 10 seconds to the clock every week.
start hour (0 through 23) NOTE: Adjustments are made Sunday morning at 2
start minutes (0 through 59) AM. If you want your exerciser period to start at 2 AM
For example, if the user wants the exerciser to run every on Sunday, you cannot use this feature and the
other Saturday at 3 PM, the proper configuration would adjustment must be set to 0.
be: “Alt Sat @ 15:00”
Fill in your settings for future reference
Weekly or Bi–weekly Day of Week Start Time Run Time
0 – 23 hour
Every = weekly 0 – 23 hour
Sun through Sat 0 – 59 minute
Alt = bi–weekly 0 – 59 minute 30 min. is default setting
5
disable Actuator 5 off Delay Before Transfer
5
LD TDBT S2 DIP SWITCH
Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings. Actuator 7 on
7 8
0 (disable)
Actuator 8 on
Note Actuator 7 on
7 8
3 seconds
Actuator 8 off
If the Motor Load Transfer feature is enabled, Actuator 7 off
7 8
10 seconds
it will be activated following the Load Actuator 8 on
Disconnect Feature Delay Before Transfer Actuator 7 off
7 8
20 seconds
delay. Actuator 8 off
6
disable Actuator 6 off
6
*Enabling the Delay After Transfer will cause the control
signal to reset after the same delay as set for the Delay
Before Transfer.
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CONTROL FEATURES (continued)
turn clockwise
to raise temperature
380 volt
ATS derived voltage 44G K613127
(with transformer)
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INDEX
A H P
accessories, 5–2, 5–5 handle, maintenance, 1–3 parts, 3–1
auxiliary circuits, 1–2 warning, 1–3 problem, 3–2
harness, 1–2 programmable engine exerciser, 5–2,
disconnect plugs, 3–1
B HELP
5–3
E O settings, 4–1
transfer to emergency, 4–1
electrical operation, 1–5 operation transfer to normal, 4–1
electrical, 1–5
engine exerciser, 5–1, 5–2, 5–3 timer (plant exerciser), how to set,
manual, 1–3 5–1, 5–2, 5–3
engine starting contacts, 1–2 illustration of, 1–3
warning, 1–3 transfer switch position lights, 1–4,
sequence of, 2–1 1–5
F optional accessories transfer test, 1–5, 3–1
features, see control features programmable engine exerciser trouble–shooting, 3–2
frequency, pickup and dropout, 4–1 & source availability signal
contacts, 5–2, 5–3
functional test, 1–3, 1–4, 1–5 serial communication module, 5–5 V
strip heater, 5–5 voltage, phase, 4–1
G voltage, pickup and dropout settings,
ground, controller, 1–1 4–1
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright --- ASCO Power Technologies, L.P. 2007