3KC ATC6300 and 6500 Transfer Control Device - Product Overview

3KC ATC6300 and
3KC ATC6500 transfer

control devices
Product overview
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Table of contents
1 Overview of ATC6x00 portfolio
2 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6300
4 Comparison of 3KC ATC6300 vs. 3KC ATC6500
5 Customer benefits
6 Service & support
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ATC6x00 portfolio
3KC ATC6x00 Transfer Control Devices
The Siemens 3KC ATC6x00 transfer control devices, when equipped with motor-driven circuit breakers
(ACB, MCCB), enable remotely-operated transfer switching equipment (RTSE) or contactors transfer
control between a main and ancillary network. The stability of the power supply is analyzed by means of
voltage taps upstream of the switchgear. User-defined limit values (voltage, frequency, phase sequence)
function as framework conditions for analyzing the quality of the power supply. If the actual value
exceeds or falls below the limit value for a defined period of time, the 3KC ATC6x00 initiates a
changeover to the alternative source.
In conjunction with power and transfer switching equipment from Siemens, the 3KC ATC6x00 transfer ATC6300
control devices can be used to implement user-defined transfer switching according to 60947-6-1.
Features of the ATC6x00 series:

• Transfer switching between 2 sources between comprising network/network,
network/generator or generator/generator
• Measurement of three-phase systems with and without neutral conductor, of two-
phase systems and of single-phase systems
• Simple parameterization via the user interface of the device or via the Siemens
software SENTRON powerconfig
ATC6500

ATC6x00 portfolio
ATC6x00 application
Changeover between 2 sources, with 2 switching devices Changeover between 2 sources, with 3 switching devices
ATC6300 ATC6500 ATC6500
Changeover between 2 sources It is also possible to control a tie breaker

Internal partitions into prioritized, non-prioritized loads
 active load management

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Accessories ATC6x00 (1)
The 3KC ATC6x00 have 2 or 3 (3KC ATC6500) interfaces for expansion modules.
Expansion modules with DI/DO
• Expansion module 4DI

• Expansion module 4DO, SSR*
• Expansion module 2DI/2DO, SSR*
3
• Expansion module 2DO, relay 1 4
1
• Expansion module 2DI/2DO, relay
Expansion modules with communication interfaces
• Expansion module RS485

• Expansion module Ethernet
1 2
3
*SSR = Solid state relay

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Accessories ATC6x00 (2)
IP protective seals USB front interface

3KC9000-8TL67 and 3KC9000-8TL68 3KC9000-8TL73
By means of the 3KC9000-8TL67 and 3KC9000-8TL68 protective • By means of the USB front interface, 3KC ATC6x00 units are
seal, front-side IP-65 protection of the 3KC ATC6x00 is achieved parameterized on the front side using powerconfig
(from version 3.10 and version 3.12 for ATC6500).
• Mini USB cable included in scope of delivery
• It is not necessary to open the control cabinet door.
1 1
3KC9000-8TL67 3KC9000-8TL68

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Door mounted
3KC ATC6300 Transfer Control Device 3KC ATC6500 Transfer Control Device
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3 4
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Parameterization
Easy parameterization via the user interface or using software

The ATC6x00 series offers a variety of adjustable parameters, which occur during the connection of generators
(e.g. generator ramp-up time, generator stopping time and generator start test at specific times). Thanks to
parameterization via the user interface or by means of the freely available SENTRON powerconfig software, the
transfer control devices provide a high level of convenience and quick access to all device settings.
The following options exist for the parameterization of the devices:

• User interface
• Parameterization via the USB front interface accessory
• Parameterization via an integrated/optional RS485 interface (integrated on ATC6500) by means of Modbus RTU
• Parameterization via an optional Ethernet interface by means of Modbus TCP

ATC6x00 portfolio
Parameterization via the user interface
3KC ATC6300 Transfer Control Device 3KC ATC6500 Transfer Control Device
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Parameterization by means of the SENTRON powerconfig software
• By means of the USB front interface, 3KC ATC6x00 units are parameterized on the
front side using SENTRON powerconfig (from version 3.10 and version 3.12 for
ATC6500).
• Optionally, the devices can be parameterized by means of expansion modules via
an RS485 interface (integrated on ATC6500) or via an Ethernet interface.

ATC6x00 portfolio
Safe power supply with the 3KC ATC6x00 transfer control devices
System/value-add aspects
4 1
Monitoring of the main 
and backup system for network faults
1
2 Control of circuit breakers 
3 Forwarding of measured values 

2 and switching states to an energy
management system
3
4 Warning signal output to control lamp and load 

shedding of non-essential consumers

ATC6x00 portfolio
Target sectors
The transfer control devices are suitable for deployment in …
Infrastructure Industrial applications
Power supply for airports, Power supply for

stadiums, railway stations, power supply for industrial processes,
computer centers, communications systems furnaces, production lines

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5 Customer benefits
6 Service & support

Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6300
Functions of the 3KC ATC6300 (1)
Operation
• Backlit graphic LCD 128x80 for displaying measurements, events and alarms
in 5 languages (English, Italian, French, Spanish and German)
• Control of the functions by microprocessor with virtual real-time clock
• Integrated password protection
Technical functions
• Auxiliary voltage supply possible by tapping from the supply sources
(110-240 V AC 50/60 Hz) or by means of a separate DC source (12-24 V DC)
• 6 programmable digital inputs and 7 programmable relay outputs provided on the device
• Scalable by means of additional expansion modules (max. 2) with digital inputs and outputs and through
communication interfaces (RS485, Ethernet)
• Freely programmable inputs, outputs, limit values, alarms as well as counters
• Programmable automatic generator test

The 3KC ATC6300 permits voltage measurements both between L-L and between N-L.
The following parameters are measured by the 3KC ATC6300:
Minimum and Minimum and

maximum voltage maximum frequency
Voltage Phase sequence error

unbalance and phase failure

Compatible Siemens SENTRON switching devices
The 3KC ATC6300 has been tested in conjunction with the following Siemens switchgear.
Compatible Siemens products
Air Circuit Breaker 3WL 3WT
Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3 VA 3VL
Remotely Operated Transfer 3KC3 3KC4

Switching Equipment

Technical specifications
Measured variable Basic setting Limit value setting Delay time Can be deactivated
70% ... 100% 1 ... 600 s –

Rated mains voltage Un 100 ... 480 V
100% ...130% 1 ... 600 s 
Voltage unbalance 1% ... 20% 1 ... 600 s 
Phase failure 60% ... 80% 1 ... 30 s 
Phase sequence Left, right – – 
80% ... 100% 1 ... 600 s

Frequency 50/60 Hz 
100% ...120% 1 ... 600 s
• Infeed system sources Q1 and source Q2 are connected with the 3KC ATC6300 transfer control device
• In the event of system irregularities, the 3KC ATC6300 transfer control device actuates components Q1 and Q2,
depending on the setting

Configuration of transfer switching
Circuit diagram for transfer switching according to IEC 60947-6-1 with the 3KC ATC6300 transfer control device
• Incoming supply lines 1 and 2 are connected to the 3KC ATC6300

transfer control device
• In the event of system irregularities, the 3KC ATC6300 transfer control
device actuates the components Q1 and
Q2 accordingly
• The 3KC ATC6300 transfer control device fulfills the requirements of an
electrical interlock in accordance with IEC 60947-6-1
• Q1 and Q2 need to be configured with switching devices from the
SENTRON portfolio: With molded case circuit breakers (3VA or 3VL),
with air circuit breakers (3WL or 3WT) or with a remotely operated
transfer control device (3KC3, 3KC4)
Note:
The circuit diagram shown is valid for the 3VA
circuit breaker! For more information, refer to
the manual.

Application: Power supply to typical emergency systems
Typical emergency power supply

• A typical emergency power supply system is composed of a
generator with an engine drive and an independent fuel source.
• In general, normal power supply is used and the generator is
left unused in a stable pre-start status.
• As soon as deviations in the primary network are identified, the
3KC ATC6300 transfer control device will give the generator a
signal to allow for the generator to start and accelerate to the
rated frequency and voltage.
• Once the secondary emergency power supply is stable, the
3KC ATC6300 transfer control device
is responsible for switching the needed loads to the secondary
network.

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Operation
• Backlit graphic LCD 128x80 for displaying measurements, events and alarms in 8 languages
(ENG-ITA-FRA-SPA-GER-POR-POL-RUS)
• Control of the functions by microprocessor with virtual real-time clock
• Integrated password protection
Technical functions
• Auxiliary voltage supply possible by tapping from the supply sources (110-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
or by means of a separate DC source (12-24-48 V DC)
• 8 programmable digital inputs and 7 programmable relay outputs provided on the device
• Scalable by means of additional expansion modules (max. 3) with digital inputs and outputs
and through communication interfaces (Ethernet)
• Integrated RS485 interface
• Freely programmable inputs, outputs, limit values, alarms as well as counters
• Programmable automatic generator test
• 5 firmly defined applications with corresponding control of the optional tie breaker
• Option of INPHASE transition*
• Storage of up to 250 incidents with the relevant date/time
* The ATC waits until both sources are synchronous, the transfer is then performed in open transition

The 3KC ATC6500 permits voltage measurement both between L-L and between N-L.
The following parameters are measured by the 3KC ATC6500:
Minimum and Minimum and

maximum voltage maximum frequency
Voltage Phase sequence error

unbalance and phase failure
Voltage and frequency Deviation of phase

deviation of the displacement of the
two sources* two sources*
* Necessary for the application of INPHASE Transition

Technical specifications
Measured variable Basic setting Limit value setting Delay time Can be deactivated
70 % ... 100 % 1 ... 600 s –

Rated mains voltage Un 100 ... 600 V
100 % ...130 % 1 ... 600 s 
Voltage unbalance 1 % ... 20 % 1 ... 600 s 
Phase failure 60 % ... 80 % 1 ... 30 s 
Phase sequence Left, right – – 
80 % ... 100 % 1 ... 600 s

Frequency 50/60 Hz 
100 % ...120 % 1 ... 600 s
• Infeed system sources Q1 and source Q2 are connected with the 3KC ATC6500 transfer control device
• In the event of system irregularities, the 3KC ATC6500 transfer control device actuates components Q1 and Q2,
as well as the tie breaker TB, depending on the setting

Compatible Siemens SENTRON switching devices
The 3KC ATC6500 has been tested in conjunction with the following Siemens switchgear.
Compatible Siemens products
Air Circuit Breaker 3WL 3WL10
3WT
Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3 VA 3VA27

Configuration of transfer switching
Circuit diagram for transfer switching with an additional tie breaker
• Incoming supply lines 1 and 2 are connected to the 3KC ATC6500

transfer control device
• In the event of system irregularities, the 3KC ATC6500 transfer control
device actuates the components BRK1/BRK2 as well as tie breaker TB
• Q1 and Q2 need to be configured with switching devices from the
SENTRON portfolio: With (3VA) molded case circuit breakers with air
circuit breakers (3WL or 3WT)
Note:
The circuit diagram shown is valid for circuit
breakers! For more information, refer to the
manual.

Load management with the 3KC ATC6500 (1)
2 sources, 2 switching devices (SRC1 (kVA) = SRC2 (kVA)) 2 sources, 3 switching devices (SRC1 (kVA) > SRC2 (kVA))
3KC ATC connects on of the 2 sources • In case of failure of the main source, only the prioritized load is
supplied by the secondary source.
• In a normal case, both loads are supplied by the main source
Source 1 Source 2 Switching device 1 Switching device 2 Source 1 Source 2 Switching Switching Coupling
(SRC1) (SRC2) (BRK1) (BRK2) (SRC1) (SRC2) dev. 1(BRK1) dev. 2 (BRK2) switch (TB)
0* 0* Open Open 0* 0* Open Open Open
0* 1* Open Closed 0* 1* Open Closed Open
1* 1* Closed Open 1* 1* Closed Open Closed
0 = Infeed sources not available, 1 = Infeed source available, Load = Prioritized Load, NPL = Non-prioritized load

2 sources, 3 switching devices (SRC1 (kVA) = SRC2 (kVA)) 2 sources, 3 switching devices (SRC1 (kVA) > SRC2 (kVA))
• In a normal case, supply of loads by one source each • In a normal case, supply of loads by one source each
• In case of failure of the source, the prioritized and non-prioritized • In case of failure of main source , the prioritized load is supplied by
loads are supplied by the remaining source the remaining source II
• In case of failure of source II, the prioritized and non-prioritized
loads are supplied
by source I
Source 1 Source 2 Switch 1 Switch 2 Coupling Source 1 Source 2 Switch 1 Switch 2 Coupling
(SRC1) (SRC2) (Brk1) (Brk2) switch (TB) (SRC1) (SRC2) (Brk1) (Brk2) switch (TB)
0 0 Open Open Open 0 0 Open Open Open
0 1 Open Closed Closed 0 1 Open Closed Open
1 0 Closed Open Closed 1 0 Closed Open Closed
1 1 Closed Closed Open 1 1 Closed Closed Open

2 sources, 3 switching devices (SRC1 (kVA) > SRC2 (kVA)) INPHASE Transition
• In case of failure of the prioritized source, only the prioritized load is • Retransfer to primary source possible if Δ voltage, Δ frequency and
supplied by the secondary source. Δ cos phi of the sources are within set limit values
• In a normal case, both sources are supplied by the main system • Check if sources are synchronous
• Transition is then performed in open transition mode
Advantage of INPHASE Transition:

• Stable load transfer, as transfer is performed when sources are
synchronous
• Reduction of transfer times
Source 1 Source 2 Switching dev. Switching dev. Switching dev.

• No risk of coupling asynchronous networks, as transition is
(SRC1) (SRC2) 1 (BRK1) 2 (BRK2) 3 (TB/NPL) performed in open transition
0* 0* Open Open Open
0* 1* Open Closed Open
1* 1* Closed Open Closed

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Comparison of 3KC ATC6300 vs. 3KC ATC6500
Dimensions
Dimensions
144 mm
180 mm
144 mm
240 mm

Technical specifications (1)
3KC ATC6300 3KC ATC6500

User guidance
Display type LCD LCD
Language 5 (GER, ENG, SPA, FRA, ITA) 8 (GER, ENG, SPA, FRA, ITA, POR, POL)
Power supply
12-24 V DC 12-24-48 V DC
Auxiliary power supply
110-240 V AC, 110-250 V DC 110-240 V AC, 110-250 V DC
Frequency 45-66 Hz 45-66 Hz
Measuring inputs
Connection method Single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase system Single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase system
Maximum rated voltage Ue 100-480 V AC L-L 100-600 V AC L-L
Measuring range 50-576 V AC 50-720 V AC
Frequency 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz
Digital inputs
Number of inputs 6 8
Programmable All All
Digital outputs
Number of outputs 7 7
Configuration 6 NO + 1 CO 4 NO + 3 CO


Application
Network/Network, Network/Generator, Network/Network, Network/Generator,

Application type
Generator/Generator Generator/Generator
Number of controllable breakers 2 3

Automatic load management (load shedding)
No Yes
Communication
• Integrated RS485 interface
• USB front interface (accessory)
Programming via interface • USB front interface (accessory)
• Communication module RS485 or Ethernet (accessory)
• Communication module Ethernet (accessory)
RS485 Expansion module RS485 Integrated
Ethernet Expansion module Ethernet Expansion module Ethernet
MODBUS TCP, RTU, ASCII TCP, RTU, ASCII


Ambient conditions
Version Door mounted Door mounted
Dimensions 144x144x45 mm 240x180x45 mm
IP40 IP40
IP degree of protection
IP65 optional IP65 optional
Max. pollution degree of the environment 2 2
Overvoltage category 3 3
Additional functions
Expandable 2 modules 3 modules
4 DI 4 DI
4DO, SSR 4DO, SSR
2DI/2DO, SSR 2DI/2DO, SSR
Expandability with 2DI/2DO, relays 2DI/2DO, relays
2DO, relays 2DO, relays
RS485 RS485
Ethernet Ethernet
Real-time clock ● ●
Real-time clock – operating time without supply voltage 5 minutes 12 – 15 days
Storable events 100 250
Compatible Siemens switches 3VL, 3VA, 3WT, 3WL, 3KC 3VA, 3WT, 3WL

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Customer benefits
Monitoring and control
Your Feature/function Benefits

benefits
• Quick and easy • Easy and quick commissioning
configuration/programming with the • Easy system integration
SENTRON powerconfig configuration
software • Easy installation and wiring
• LCD display in various languages • Monitoring of voltage and frequency
fluctuations, phase sequence,
• Predefined applications settings voltage unbalance
(3KC ATC6500)
• Integrated RS485 interface (3KC
ATC6500) as well as interfaces for
communication available separately
(RS485, Ethernet)
• No additional components needed for
electrical interlock
• Numerous measured variables

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Service & support
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1 Overview of ATC6x00 portfolio

2 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6300

3 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6500

4 Comparison of 3KC ATC6300 vs. 3KC ATC6500

6 Service & support

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Features of the ATC6x00 series:

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ATC6300 ATC6500 ATC6500

Changeover between 2 sources It is also possible to control a tie breaker

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Expansion modules with DI/DO

• Expansion module 4DI

Expansion modules with communication interfaces

• Expansion module RS485

*SSR = Solid state relay

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IP protective seals USB front interface

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Easy parameterization via the user interface or using software

The following options exist for the parameterization of the devices:

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3 Forwarding of measured values 

4 Warning signal output to control lamp and load 

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The transfer control devices are suitable for deployment in …

Infrastructure Industrial applications

Power supply for airports, Power supply for

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1 Overview of ATC6x00 portfolio

2 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6300

3 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6500

4 Comparison of 3KC ATC6300 vs. 3KC ATC6500

6 Service & support

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Minimum and Minimum and

Voltage Phase sequence error

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Compatible Siemens products

Air Circuit Breaker 3WL 3WT

Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3 VA 3VL

Remotely Operated Transfer 3KC3 3KC4

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70% ... 100% 1 ... 600 s –

Voltage unbalance 1% ... 20% 1 ... 600 s 

Phase failure 60% ... 80% 1 ... 30 s 

Phase sequence Left, right – – 

80% ... 100% 1 ... 600 s

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• Incoming supply lines 1 and 2 are connected to the 3KC ATC6300

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Typical emergency power supply

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1 Overview of ATC6x00 portfolio

2 Functions and technical specifications of the 3KC ATC6300