TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

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Category Essential features Bidders compliance Response
1. Number of sources it It should be Three Source Automatic Transfer COMPLY
can support as an Switch System consisting of (3) Three Auto SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
input Transfer switches that have been prototype three source power supplies in this case mains, and two
tested, factory built, production-tested, and site- generators, as shown below
tested together with all accessories necessary
for a complete installation. Three Sources are
as follows: 1- Utility, 2-New Generator Set and
Existing Generator Set.

2. Industry compatibility The automatic transfer switch shall be COMPLY

industrial (NOT residential) grade and SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to meet the
furnished so as to maintain system industrial grade of operation.
compatibility and local service responsibility for
the complete emergency power system

3. Number of poles The automatic transfer switch (ATS) shall be a COMPLY

minimum 4-pole design (3-pole + neutral), SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with 4
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rated for full load, continuous operation.
4. Multi – voltage The transfer switch shall be supplied with
compatibility (single multi-voltage capability to allow use on a
phase and three phase variety of standard system voltage levels
system) without replacement of components. The
transfer switch shall be field configurable to
operate on the following nominal system
voltages; 240V, 380V, 480V, 600V.
5. Rating Rating of the automatic transfer switch shall be
800 AMP
6.
6.1 Voltage condition The ATS shall continually monitor the
monitoring capability condition of the utility supply
voltage/frequency and shall automatically
respond to a utility power failure condition by
issuing an engine start signal to the New
Emergency standby generator. In the event of
the New Generator Set failure the Existing
Generator Set will be signaled to start.
6.2 Automation capability The ATS shall automatically transfer the
between mains and emergency load to the generator supply in the
failure event of a utility supply failure and return the
numbers of poles (3 pole and neutral)
• To transition between 3 sources – 1 Utility and 2
Generators
• Industrial Grade
• 4 Pole (3 Phase + Neutral)
• 400V /50Hz Service voltage.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
different voltage capabilities such as 240V, 380V, 480V, 600V.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
800AMP current rating.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to give priorities
to the emergency generator while the mains is failed and will
start the second genset if the emergency generator is not working
well or fail to start, but both generators will start immediately the
mains fails the difference is if the selected or preferred generator
is ok to start working the second one will commanded to stop and
start working if and only if the preferred generator is not able to
work.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to automate
operations between generator and mains.
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load to the utility supply upon restoration.
6.3 Load test capability When an On-Load test mode is activated, the
ATS shall automatically transfer the emergency
load to the generator supply and return the load
to the utility supply upon test completion.
6.4 Transfer capability The ATS shall perform a closed transition fast
from genset to mains power transfer between operating generator
and the utility supply once the utility power
source has been restored.
6.5 ATS components The Automatic Transfer Switch package shall
include the following main components:
A. ATS Enclosure
B. Power Switching Mechanism
C. Automatic Transfer Switch Controller:
D. Operator Interface Display
E. Source Voltage & Frequency Sensors
F. ATS control logic c/w Integrated Time
Delays, Inputs & Outputs
G. Engine Start Output Contact
7. Experience The Transfer Switch shall be designed and
manufactured in a facility, which is registered to
an ISO 9001:2008 quality system. The supplier
shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience
designing and manufacturing automatic
transfer switches.
8. Weather condition The Transfer Switch should operate
compatibility continuously in Addis Ababa and entoto altitude
and weather condition.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
on load test capabilities on the generator so that it enables the
generator to test load caring capacity with the mains presence.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate to
have a fast power transfer time to go from generator to the mains
when the mains source is restored.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
the components listed below
• ATS Enclosure
• Power Switching Mechanism
• Automatic Transfer Switch Controller:
• Operator Interface Display
• Source Voltage & Frequency Sensors
• ATS control logic c/w Integrated Time Delays, Inputs &
Outputs
• Engine Start Output Contact
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
quality system of ISO 9001:2008 registered and the company has
over 10 years of experience on this field.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate to
withstand harsh weather conditions and then will operate In
Addis Ababa and entoto altitude and weather conditions.
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9. Capability of load with The automatic transfer switch assembly shall be
our derating rated for 100% continuous load without de-
rating.
10. Short circuit fault Short Circuit fault withstand current rating of
current rating the complete assembly shall be 50 K amps RMS
for up to 3 Cycles. The interrupting and closing
rating shall be equal to or exceed the required
withstand rating. This rating shall be obtained
with standard upstream over current protection
devices.
11. Enclosure The complete ATS assembly shall be mounted
in a NEMA 3R rated enclosure suitable for
outdoor application.
12. Accessibility of ports The rear section shall contain bussing and
provisions for customer incoming and outgoing
line and load cables. Access shall be from the
rear by removable rear covers.
13. Lugs Adequate size and quantity of ground lugs shall
be provided and shall conform to NEC/CEC
guidelines. Ground bus shall be a full-length
copper ground bus bonded to the frame with
adequate size and quantity of ground lugs and
shall conform to NEC/CEC guidelines.
14. Busbars Where load bus bars are utilized, they shall be
tin plated round-edge high conductivity copper
and be sized for 100% continuous load rating of
the transfer switch, in accordance with NEMA,
CSA and UL guidelines. The short circuit
withstand rating of the completed bus assembly
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to work 100%
continuous load without de rating.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
short circuit fault withstand current rating of 36KA.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
NEMA 3R rated enclosure and it is suitable for outdoor
application.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
rear section which has bussing and provisions for cable
incomings and outgoing line and load cables.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
adequate size and quantity of ground lugs will be provided and
which are conform to NEC/CEC.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
load bus bars that are utilized and it is tin plated rounded-edge
high conductive and which is sized for 100% continuous load
rating and also works in accordance of NEMA, CSA and UL
guidelines.
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shall be not less than the short circuit fault
current of the system.
15. Cable connections Provision shall be made to terminate all
incoming and outgoing power cables and
grounding conductors. Connections shall be via
screw type cable lugs.
16. Cable entry The automatic transfer switch shall be
constructed to accommodate bottom entry of
incoming generator power cables, incoming
utility power cables and bottom exit of outgoing
load cables. Cable type shall be copper
conductors with appropriate size for carrying
the rated parameters.
17. Power switching unit The power switching units shall be fix-
mounted, utilize fully enclosed contacts and
their withstand/closing rating shall be equal to
or exceed the required withstand rating of the
complete system.
18. Brand new materials All materials and parts used in the unit
shall be new, of current manufacture, of best
industrial grade, and free from defects and
imperfections.
19. De-energizing All internal control devices used in the
capability automatic transfer switch shall be capable of
being de-energized and isolated from the
system by use of an accessible isolation plug
for servicing procedures as required.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
cable connection provision to terminate all incoming and
outgoing power cable and ground conductors.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
bottom cable entry port for power cables.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
power switching units which is fix-mounted, utilize fully enclosed
contacts.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
brand new materials which are free from defects and
imperfections.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
all internal control devices to be de-energized and isolated from
the system by use of an accessible isolation plug.
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20. Serviceability The automatic transfer switch design shall
provide front accessible components and
wiring for easy serviceability. Power or control
connections, which are not readily serviceable
while the transfer switch is mounted in its
enclosure, are not acceptable.
21. Strength and rigidity The enclosure shall consist of a 16 gauge or
better steel angle /channel framework and be of
adequate strength and rigidity to endure
normal conditions of use and to support all
equipment mounted within. Bolt-on steel
panels and hinged doors shall form the outer
shell of the enclosure.
22. Seismic events The Transfer Switch shall be designed and
withstanding constructed to withstand seismic events when
capability in building correctly anchored to the building structure.
structure
The Transfer Switch shall successfully
withstand a seismic event with a spectral
acceleration of minimum 200%.
Transfer Switch anchoring detail drawings shall
be furnished by the Transfer Switch supplier to
the Owner and Installation Contractor for
compliance of seismic ratings.
23. Source of power for Transfer switch control power shall be obtained
controlling from the source being transferred to. The
controls shall not require any connection to
external power sources for normal automatic
operation. Transfer switches requiring control
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
to have serviceability capability and power/control connections.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
enclosure consist of 16 gauge and has adequate strength and
rigidity.
COMPLIANT
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
to withstand seismic events when correctly anchored to the
building structure.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to withstand
seismic event with a spectral acceleration of minimum 200%
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS is to be supplied with Transfer Switch
anchoring detail drawings shall be furnished by the Transfer
Switch supplier to the Owner and Installation Contractor for
compliance of seismic ratings.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to have a control
power which is obtained from the source being transferred.
And the controls will not require any connection to external
power sources for normal automatic operation.
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power solely from the engine starting (or other)
batteries are not acceptable.
A control circuit isolation plug shall be provided
to isolate all control circuitry inside the transfer
switch to facilitate maintenance procedures.
When isolated, there shall be no voltage present
on the control circuitry.
24. Control cables The transfer switch shall have control plugs for
all interconnection to provide superior
serviceability. Separate plugs shall be provided
for voltage sensing, ATS controller, engine start
outputs, programmable 1/0 and
communications. All plugs shall be keyed to
prevent incorrect installation.
25. PLC module The automatic transfer switch shall include a
fully integrated microprocessor-based Transfer
Switch Controller which shall provide the
following key features:
A. Graphical 7" Color Touch Screen Operator
Interface Display
B. Open and/or Closed Transition Transfer
Control
C. Utility/Gen Voltage and Frequency Metering
D. Modbus TM RTU Serial Communication
E. 8 Programmable Relay Output
Contacts/more
F. 16 Programmable Digital Inputs/more
G. Engine Start Output Contact
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with a
control circuit isolation plug which will be provided to isolate all
control circuitry inside the transfer switch to facilitate
maintenance procedures, and when isolated there will not be
voltage present on the control circuitry.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to have a control
plugs for all interconnection to provide superior serviceability.
And separate plugs will be provided for voltage sensing, ATS
controller, Engine start outputs, programmable 1/0 and
communications. All plugs will be keypad to prevent incorrect
installation.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
PLC module which will include a fully integrated microprocessor
– based transfer switch controller which will provide the
following key features
A. Graphical 7" Color Touch Screen Operator Interface Display
B. Open and/or Closed Transition Transfer Control
C. Utility/Gen Voltage and Frequency Metering
D. Modbus TM RTU Serial Communication
E. 8 Programmable Relay Output Contacts/more
F. 16 Programmable Digital Inputs/more
G. Engine Start Output Contact
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The transfer switch controller shall include an
operator interface graphical color touch screen
display which shall be door mounted. The
display shall contain the following features:
A. 7.0-inch Diagonal Color Display Screen
B. Capacitive Touchscreen
C. Resolution 800 x 480 (WVGA)
D. Wide Viewing Angle
E. Serial, Ethernet, USB Ports
F. SD Card Memory Card
The transfer switch controller display shall
provide easy to navigate software menu screens
for all ATS system information and control.
The following information shall be displayed
within the software menu system:
A. System Time/Date
B. ATS Power Mimic Bus
C. Source Available/ATS Position Indication
D. Utility supply metering- 3 phase voltage and
frequency
E. Generator supply metering- 3 phase voltage
and frequency
F. ATS Load metering -3 phase voltage
G. Timer countdown display
H. ATS Control Modes
(Auto/Off/Manual/Engine Start)
I. Data Logging of Events
J. Alarm Summary
K. Alarm Logs
L. Event Logs
M. Virtual Synchro scope
N. Calendar-Based Exercise Scheduler
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with a
transfer switch controller which will include an operator
interface graphical color touch screen display which will be door
mounted, the display will contain the following features.
A. 7.0-inch Diagonal Color Display Screen
B. Capacitive Touchscreen
C. Resolution 800 x 480 (WVGA)
D. Wide Viewing Angle
E. Serial, Ethernet, USB Ports
F. SD Card Memory Card
COMPLIANT
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
the transfer switch controller display that will provide easy to
navigate software menu screens for all ATS system.
And the following information will be displayed on the screen
A. System Time/Date
B. ATS Power Mimic Bus
C. Source Available/ATS Position Indication
D. Utility supply metering- 3 phase voltage and frequency
E. Generator supply metering- 3 phase voltage and frequency
F. ATS Load metering -3 phase voltage
G. Timer countdown display
H. ATS Control Modes (Auto/Off/Manual/Engine Start)
I. Data Logging of Events
J. Alarm Summary
K. Alarm Logs
L. Event Logs
M. Virtual Synchro scope
N. Calendar-Based Exercise Scheduler
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The Transfer Switch Controller shall be an
Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) which shall
have a unique Internet Protocol (IP) Address for
programming/configuring and remote
communication.
The Transfer Switch Controller shall be capable
of operating in conjunction with other ATS
controllers on a common Ethernet
communication network.
Password Security: The transfer switch
controller software program shall include a
three (3) level security password system for
access to all programming functions. Specific
password levels shall be provided for "read
only", "read/write" and "administrator".
Password security shall allow for users to be
named with individual user names and login
passwords.
All programming/configuring of the transfer
switch controller set points
including voltage, frequency and time delays
shall be software programmable from the front
door mounted graphical display screen.
Utility/Gen Metering: Digital and Analog (i.e.
graphical representative) metering shall be
provided by the transfer switch controller for
the Utility and Generator supplies. The transfer
switch controller shall have an accuracy of +-
0.5% (Full Scale) for all voltage and frequency
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) which shall have a unique
Internet Protocol (IP) Address for programming/configuring and
remote communication.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate in
conjunction with other ATS controllers on a common ethernet
communication network.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
three level of password security for access to all programming
functions, specific password levels is going to be provided for
“read only”, “read/write” and. "administrator". Password security
will allow for users to be named with individual user names and
login passwords.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS has been manufactured to operate with
programming or configuring feature of frequency voltage and
time delays in the front panel.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with the following standard
metering features which will be provided for the utility and
generator supplies;
A. Digital and graphical analog display of AC voltages.
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readings. The following standard metering
features shall be provided for the utility and
generator supplies;
A. Digital and graphical analog display of AC
voltages.
B. Three phase or single-phase voltages (Line
to Line & Line to Neutral).
C. Phaser diagram showing graphical
phase relationship and voltage magnitude.
D. Symmetrical Component Diagrams
(Positive, Negative & Zero sequence display).
E. Voltage phase rotation indication.
F. Frequency display to 0.1 Hz resolution.
26.
26.1 Voltage and frequency
sensing The Transfer Switch controller shall have fully
integrated 220-600V, 3 phase true RMS AC
voltage sensing on the Utility Supply, generator
supply and ATS Load bus for operation and
monitoring. Programmable set points shall be
provided for utility/generator source under
voltage, overvoltage and phase unbalance.
AC voltage sensing shall utilize advanced
symmetrical component algorithms to
determine positive, negative and zero sequence
voltages. This shall provide the capability to
detect true phase loss/unbalance (i.e. single
phasing) protection on 3 phase systems where
re-generative phase voltages maybe present
due to failed 3 phase transformers or motor
loads.
AC Voltage sensing shall be fully configurable to
allow operation on 3 phase 3 wire and 3 phase
4 wire systems without use of additional
B. Three phase or single-phase voltages (Line to Line & Line to
Neutral).
C. Phaser diagram showing graphical phase relationship
and voltage magnitude.
D. Symmetrical Component Diagrams (Positive, Negative &
Zero sequence display).
E. Voltage phase rotation indication.
F. Frequency display to 0.1 Hz resolution.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with fully integrated 220V-
600V three phase true RMS AC voltage sensing on the utility
supply, generator supply and ATS load bus for operation and
monitoring.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with AC voltage sensing with
utilize advance symmetrical component algorithms to determine
positive, negative and zero sequence voltages, this will provide
the capability to detect true phase loss/unbalance (i.e. single
phasing) protection on 3 phase systems where re-generative
phase voltages maybe present due to failed 3 phase transformers
or motor loads.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with AC Voltage sensing which
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potential transformers on systems 60OVAC or
below.
Phase Sequence & Phase Reversal
Protection: Phase Sequence/Phase reversal
protection shall be provided to inhibit transfer
between alternate sources should an incorrect
phase sequence condition exist between
connected sources. The Transfer Switch
controller shall provide capability to program
either A-B-C or C-B-A phase rotation.
Under Voltage Sensing: Three phase under
voltage sensing shall be provided for both utility
and generator supplies. Activation of an
abnormal under voltage condition on any phase
shall initiate a load transfer to the alternate
source or shall inhibit a transfer to a source
until its voltage levels are within normal limits.
The under voltage sensor shall be user
adjustable from 70-100% of nominal and shall
be based on a falling (i.e. drop-out) voltage.
The under voltage sensor shall be factory set
for drop-out at 85% nominal voltage. The
under voltage sensor shall reset (i.e. pick-up)
5% above the dropout setting and shall be
adjustable. The under voltage sensor shall
include an adjustable transient time delay
feature.
Over Voltage Sensing: Three phase over
voltage sensing shall be provided for both utility
and generator supplies. Activation of an
abnormal over voltage condition on any phase
shall initiate a load transfer to the alternate
is fully configurable to allow operation on 3 phase 3 wire and 3
phase 4 wire systems without use of additional potential
transformers on systems 60OVAC or below.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with phase sequence and
phase reversal protection: which will provide to inhibit transfer
between alternate sources, the transfer switch controller then
provide capability to program either ABC or CBA phase rotation.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with under voltage sensing
which will enables the generator to turn off while the under
voltage sensed, The under voltage sensor is user adjustable from
70-100% of nominal and is based on a falling (i.e. drop-out)
voltage. The under-voltage sensor is factory set for drop-out at
85% nominal voltage. The under voltage sensor will reset (i.e.
pick-up) 5% above the dropout setting and is adjustable. The
under voltage sensor then include an adjustable transient time
delay feature
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with over voltage sensing it
enables the generator to turn off when the over voltage limit set
point is reached. The over voltage sensor is user adjustable from
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source or shall inhibit a transfer to a source
until its voltage levels are within normal
limits. The over voltage sensor shall be user
adjustable from 100-130% of nominal and shall
be based on a rising (i.e. pick-up) voltage. The
over voltage sensor shall be factory set for pick-
up at 115% nominal voltage. The over voltage
sensor shall reset (i.e. drop-out) 5% below the
pick-up setting and shall be adjustable. The
over voltage sensor shall include an adjustable
transient time delay feature.
Phase Unbalance/Phase Loss Sensing:
Voltage phase unbalance/phase loss sensing
shall be provided for the generator and utility
supplies. Activation of an abnormal utility
phase unbalance condition shall initiate the
generator to start and to transfer on load. The
voltage phase unbalance sensor shall be user
adjustable from 3-30% of nominal and shall be
factory set for pick-up at 5% nominal voltage.
The voltage phase unbalance sensor shall
include an adjustable transient time delay
feature.
Under Frequency Sensing: Under frequency
sensing shall be provided for both utility and
generator supplies. Activation of an abnormal
under frequency condition shall initiate a load
transfer to the alternate source or shall inhibit
a transfer to a source until its frequency
levels are within normal limits. The under
frequency sensor shall be user adjustable from
70-100% of nominal and shall be based on a
falling {i.e. drop-out) frequency. The under
frequency sensor shall be factory set for
100-130% of nominal and is based on a rising (i.e. pick-up)
voltage. The over voltage sensor is factory set for pick-up at 115%
nominal voltage. The over voltage sensor is reset (i.e. drop-out)
5% below the pick-up setting and is user adjustable. The over
voltage sensor includes an adjustable transient time delay
feature.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with phase loss sensing or
phase unbalance sensing, this will enable the generator to turn off
when the generator it senses phase unbalance or phase loss.
The voltage phase unbalance sensor is user adjustable from 3-
30% of nominal and is factory set for pick-up at 5% nominal
voltage. The voltage phase unbalance sensor includes an
adjustable transient time delay feature.
COMPLIANT
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with under frequency sensing
which will provide for both utility and generator supplies.
The under frequency sensor is user adjustable from 70-100% of
nominal and is based on a falling {i.e. drop-out) frequency. The
under frequency sensor is factory set for drop out at 80%
nominal frequency. The under frequency sensor is reset {i.e.
pick-up) 10% above the dropout setting and is adjustable. The
under-frequency sensor includes an adjustable transient time
delay feature.
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drop out at 80% nominal frequency. The
under frequency sensor shall reset {i.e. pick-
up) 10% above the dropout setting and shall
be adjustable. The under-frequency sensor
shall include an adjustable transient time delay
feature.
Over Frequency Sensing: Over frequency
sensing shall be provided for both utility and
generator supplies. Activation of an abnormal
over frequency condition shall initiate a load
transfer to the alternate source or shall inhibit a
transfer to a source until its frequency levels are
within normal limits. The over frequency sensor
shall be user adjustable from 100-130% of
nominal and shall be based on a rising (i.e. pick-
up) frequency. The over frequency sensor shall
be factory set at 115% nominal voltage. The
over frequency sensor shall reset (i.e. drop-out)
5% below the pick-up setting and shall be
adjustable. The over frequency sensor shall
include an adjustable transient time delay
feature.
27.1 Time delays for The following time delay functions shall be
different cases provided within the transfer switch controller:
Engine Start - A time delay on engine start
shall be provided to delay the engine start
signal after failure of the utility source. The time
delay shall be user adjustable 0- 60 seconds,
factory set at three (3) seconds.
Engine Warmup - A time delay for engine
warm up shall be provided which permits
transfer to the generator supply after generator
voltage and frequency have reached acceptable
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with over frequency sensing
which will provide for both utility and generator supplies.
The over frequency sensor is user adjustable from 100-130% of
nominal and is based on a rising (i.e. pick-up) frequency. The
over frequency sensor is a factory set at 115% nominal voltage.
The over frequency sensor is reset (i.e. drop-out) 5% below the
pick-up setting and it is user adjustable. The over frequency
sensor includes an adjustable transient time delay feature.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with time delay function which
will provide within the transfer switch controller.
And the time delay on engine start will be provided to delay the
engine start signal after utility sources, The time delay for engine
is to be user adjustable 0- 60 seconds, factory set at three (3)
seconds.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with engine warmup time
delay with user adjustable, The time delay is to be user adjustable
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limits. The time delay shall be user adjustable 0-
60 minutes, factory set at two (2) seconds.
Utility Return - A time delay for return to
utility shall be provided which permits a re-
transfer back to the utility supply only after
stable voltage and frequency condition exists
for the specified time period. The time delay
shall be user adjustable 0-60 minutes, factory
set at two (2) minutes.
Engine Cooldown - A time delay for engine
cooldown shall be provided which delays the
engine stop signal after load has retransferred
back to the utility source. The time delay shall
be user adjustable 0- 60 minutes, factory set at
two (2) minutes.
Neutral Delay - A time delay for neutral
position shall be provided in the open
transition mode to minimize the effect of out-of-
phase transfer due to connected motor load.
The time delay shall be user adjustable 0- 120
seconds, factory set at three (3) seconds.
Gen Commit to Transfer Delay - A time delay
for Gen Commit to Transfer position shall be
provided. Should the generator fail to transfer
on load with the "commit to transfer" feature
enabled, the ATS shall automatically re-transfer
back to the utility supply if within nominal
limits following expirary of the "Gen Commit
to Transfer" timer. The time delay shall be
user adjustable 0-600 seconds, factory set at
three hundred (300) seconds.
Transfer Fail Delay - A time delay for Transfer
Fail delay shall be provided.
0-60 minutes, factory set at two (2) seconds.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with utility return time delay
with user adjustable, The time delay is to be user adjustable 0-60
minutes, factory set at two (2) minutes.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with engine cooldown delay
time with user adjustable, The time delay is user adjustable 0- 60
minutes, factory set at two (2) minutes.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with neutral delay time with
user adjustable time frame, The time delay is user adjustable 0-
120 seconds, factory set at three (3) seconds.
COMPLIANT
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with gen commit time delay
with transfer position to be provided, The time delay is user
adjustable 0-600 seconds, factory set at three hundred (300)
seconds.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with transfer fail delay with
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The timer shall activate a fail alarm condition if user adjustable time frame, The time delay is user adjustable 0-
the transfer switch fails to successfully transfer 600 seconds, factory set at thirty (30) seconds.
within the transfer fail time delay setting. The
time delay shall be user adjustable 0- 600
seconds, factory set at thirty (30) seconds.
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29. Timer Bypass: The transfer controller shall provide a timer COMPLY
bypass function to automatically bypass SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
unwanted delays during testing or maintenance has been manufactured to operate with a timer bypass function to
procedures. The timers shall automatically reset automatically bypass unwanted delays during testing or
on the next operation sequence to their original maintenance procedures, and the time delays will have a user-
setting. The following time delays shall have a initiated bypass features-
user-initiated bypass feature: A. Engine Warmup Delay
A. Engine Warmup Delay B. Utility Return Timer
B. Utility Return Timer C. Engine Cooldown Timer
C. Engine Cooldown Timer D. Neutral Delay Timer
D. Neutral Delay Timer
30. Real time clock The transfer controller shall provide a real-time COMPLIANT
clock to display system time and date for use by SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
event logging and the ATS exercise scheduler. has been manufactured to operate with real time clock to display
The real-time clock shall have automatic system time and date for use by event logging and the ATS
shifting of date/time for daylight savings and exercise scheduler
leap year occurrences. The real-time time clock
shall be powered by an independent 10 year life
battery to maintain all time/date settings upon
loss of control power.
31. ATS Status The transfer switch controller shall provide the COMPLY
Indication: following indication lights/icons on a common SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
screen for simple visual indication of ATS has been manufactured to operate with ATS status indication
status: which will provide the following indication screen for simple
A. Utility/Gen Source available visual indication of the ATS status
B. Load Bus Energized A. Utility/Gen Source available
C. ATS Position: Utility or Generator Source B. Load Bus Energized
Connected to Load C. ATS Position: Utility or Generator Source Connected to Load
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D. Engine Start Signal Initiated
E. ATS in TEST or Exercise Mode
F. Load Shed is active
G. Current ATS Operating Mode
(Auto/Off/Man/Test)
H. Common alarm (Flashing Icon)
I. Security Access Locked/Unlocked
32 Alarm Annunciation: The transfer switch controller shall provide an
alarm annunciation screen to indicate the status
of all individual alarm conditions on the ATS.
The alarm screen shall have an alarm reset
function.
33. Alarms Log: The transfer switch controller shall provide an
alarm log screen to indicate a history of recent
alarms. All alarm logs shall be provided with a
time/date stamp and the name of user who
reset the alarm. Alarm logs can be filtered by
calendar date.
34. Events Log: The transfer switch controller shall provide an
event log screen to indicate a history of recent
events. All event logs shall be provided with a
time/date stamp and the name of user who
activated/deactivated a specific event. Event
logs can be filtered by calendar date.
35. Virtual Synchro For transfer switches equipped with open
scope: transition -fast transfer or closed transition
transfer mechanisms, the transfer controller
display shall indicate the operating status of the
"in-sync" transfer operation. Operating status
shall include the following display features:
A. Virtual Synchro scope showing graphical
phase degree and speed (slow-fast)
representation between the two sources prior
to transfer operation.
D. Engine Start Signal Initiated
E. ATS in TEST or Exercise Mode
F. Load Shed is active
G. Current ATS Operating Mode (Auto/Off/Man/Test)
H. Common alarm (Flashing Icon)
I. Security Access Locked/Unlocked
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with alarm annunciation which
will have an alarm reset function.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with alarm logs and the
transfer switch controller will provide an alarm log screen to
indicate a history of recent alarms.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with event logs which can be
filtered by calendar date.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with virtual synchro scope
which will include the following displays
A. Virtual Synchro scope showing graphical phase degree and
speed (slow-fast) representation between the two sources prior
to transfer operation.
B. Voltage Difference meter displayed in% system voltage
C. Slip Frequency meter displayed in% of system frequency
D. Generator and Utility Phase A-N voltage
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B. Voltage Difference meter displayed in%
system voltage
C. Slip Frequency meter displayed in% of
system frequency
D. Generator and Utility Phase A-N voltage
E. Generator and Utility frequency
36. ATS Control Mode: The transfer switch controller shall provide
selectable operating modes available from the
main operating screen. The following operating
modes shall be provided:
A. Auto: ATS shall operate automatically during
a utility power failure
B. Off: ATS shall not start engine or transfer
load during a utility power failure
C. Manual: ATS can be operated manually to
the desired source.
D. On Load Test: ATS shall be selected to
operate in On-Load test mode and permit load
transfer
E. Off Load Test: ATS shall be selected to
operate in Off-Load test mode and shall not
permit load transfer
F. Timed Test: ATS shall be selected to
operate in a Timed test mode
G. Closed Transition: ATS shall be selected to
operate in a Closed Transition Transfer mode
H. Cyclic: to operate DG in programmable
cyclic mode with selectable priorities.
Utility Retransfer Operation Selection: The
operator interface display shall provide a
selection for Utility Re-transfer operation. The
utility re-transfer operation shall be user
selectable for Automatic, or Manual re-transfer
operation. When Manual re-transfer mode is
E. Generator and Utility frequency
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with ATS control mode of
selectable operating modes available from the main operating
screen.
And the following operating model will be provided
A. Auto: ATS will operate automatically during a utility power
failure
B. Off: ATS not start engine or transfer load during a utility
power failure
C. Manual: ATS can be operated manually to the desired source.
D. On Load Test: ATS can be selected to operate in On-Load test
mode and permit load transfer
E. Off Load Test: ATS can be selected to operate in Off-Load test
mode and shall not permit load transfer
F. Timed Test: ATS can be selected to operate in a Timed test
mode
G. Closed Transition: ATS can be selected to operate in a Closed
Transition Transfer mode
H. Cyclic: to operate DG in programmable cyclic mode with
selectable priorities.
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selected, the user can initiate when the
retransfer to utility power shall occur.
37. Test Modes: The transfer switch controller shall provide the
following user selectable test modes and
features:
A. On Load/Off Load: The operator interface
shall provide selection of "OFF• LOAD” testing
(i.e. load does not transfer to generator) or
“ONLOAD" testing (i.e. load transfers to
generator) modes.
B. Automatic Timed Test Modes: Automatic
timed test mode shall be provided to allow for
tests to be manually initiated and automatically
terminated. Timed test modes shall be user
adjustable (0-999 minutes). The load shall
automatically re-transfer back to the utility
supply should the generator fail on load.
C. Automatic Gen Exerciser: A calendar
based automatic exercise time function shall be
provided for generator testing. The Exercise
scheduler shall be fully programmable for;
start/stop date & time, duration of the test and
type of test mode (i.e. On-Load or Off-Load).
The exercise timer shall utilize the transfer
controller’s internal time clock for referencing
all timing functions. The transfer switch shall
automatically re-transfer back to the utility
supply if the generator set fails during an
exercise period.
38. Scheduler: A calendar-based scheduler shall be provided
by the transfer switch controller. The scheduler
shall operate based on the transfer switch
controller real-time clock. The scheduler shall
allow users to program over 20 specific event
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with transfer switch controller
which will provide the following user selectable test modes and
features
A. On Load/Off Load: The operator interface to be provide
selection of "OFF• LOAD” testing or “ONLOAD" modes.
B. Automatic Timed Test Modes: Automatic timed test mode
to be provided to allow for tests to be manually initiated and
automatically terminated. Timed test modes to be user adjustable
(0-999 minutes). The load will then automatically re-transfer
back to the utility supply and then the generator fail on load.
C. Automatic Gen Exerciser: A calendar based automatic
exercise time function to be provided for generator testing. The
Exercise scheduler to be fully programmable for; start/stop date
& time, duration of the test and type of test mode (i.e. On-Load or
Off-Load). The exercise timer will utilize the transfer controller’s
internal time clock for referencing all timing functions. The
transfer switch will automatically re-transfer back to the utility
supply if the generator set fails during an exercise period.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with scheduler which will
provide by the transfer switch controller. The user can program
over 20 specific event schedules,
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schedules to be added. Each event can be edited
individually and its operating status can be
monitored. The scheduler shall allow the
following programming functionality:
A. Schedule Event Start Date/Time
B. Event Period (Day/Week/Month/Year)
C. Schedule Event Stop Date/Time
D. Event Duration (mins/hours)
E. Event Operation Type (Off-Load Test, On-
Load Test)
F. Number of Re-occurring Events (one-time or
number of events)
39. Transfer Switch Fail The following transfer switch failure logic and
Logic: alarming shall be provided during open or
closed transition transfer sequences
A. Transfer Fail: Control logic shall be provided
for sensing a transfer switch failure in open or
closed transition mode. When an alarm
condition is activated, the transfer controller
shall automatically force a transfer to the
alternate source if available.
B. Power Switching Device Fail: Control
logic shall be provided to detect if a power
switching device fails to close or open during
an open or closed transition operating
sequence. Should a power switching device fail
to close or open for any reason within a preset
time period (adjustable), an alarm light and
alarm relay contact shall be activated.
C. Gen Failure: Control logic shall be provided
for immediate transfer to the utility supply (if
within acceptable limits) should the
generator set fail during any activated test
mode.
the scheduler allows the following programming functionalities.
A. Schedule Event Start Date/Time
B. Event Period (Day/Week/Month/Year)
C. Schedule Event Stop Date/Time
D. Event Duration (mins/hours)
E. Event Operation Type (Off-Load Test, On-Load Test)
F. Number of Re-occurring Events (one-time or number of
events)
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with the transfer switch fail
logic and alarms to be provided during open or closed transition
transfer sequences.
A. Transfer Fail: Control logic to be provided for sensing a
transfer switch failure in open or closed transition mode. When
an alarm condition is activated, the transfer controller will
automatically force a transfer to the alternate source if available.
B. Power Switching Device Fail: Control logic to be provided to
detect if a power switching device fails to close or open during
an open or closed transition operating sequence. and a power
switching device fail to close or open for any reason within a
preset time period (adjustable), an alarm light and alarm relay
contact will then be activated.
C. Gen Failure: Control logic shall be provided for immediate
transfer to the utility supply (if within acceptable limits)
should the generator set fail during any activated test mode.
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40. Gen Commit to Programmable control logic shall be provided to
Transfer Logic: select whether or not the load shall be
transferred to the generator (following a utility
power failure) if the utility supply is
restored immediately before the generator
transfers on load. With the feature programmed
as NO (DISABLED), the transfer switch shall
not commit a transfer to the generator after the
engine start delay has expired, but shall return
to the utility supply if immediately restored.
With the feature programmed as YES
(ENABLED), the transfer switch shall commit a
transfer to the generator after the engine start
delay has expired. This feature shall be
automatically cancelled after expirary of the
Gen Commit to Transfer timer (5 mins
adjustable) should the generator fail to start.
41. Load Disconnect Control logic shall be provided to signal an
Contact (LDC): external load (e.g. elevator) of an impending
transfer to and from the generator supply. The
contact shall close prior to a transfer and
remain closed until the transfer is completed
and the post transfer delay time has expired. A
pre-transfer delay function shall be provided,
programmable O – 30 seconds. A post transfer
delay function shall be provided, programmable
O - 30 seconds.
42. Engine Start Two (2) engine start contacts shall be provided
Contacts: which shall close to initiate starting of the
engine.
43. Load Shed: The transfer controller shall have provisions to
provide a load shed output contact via
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with gen commit to transfer
logic
will provide to select whether or not the load to be transferred to
the generator, if the utility supply is restored immediately before
the generator transfers on load, and features programmed as NO
the transfer switch will no commit a transfer to the generator
after the engine start delay has expired, but it will return to the
utility supply if immediately restored.
With a feature programmed as YES the transfer switch will
commit a transfer to the generator after the engine start delay has
expired, this features will then automatically cancelled after
expiry of the Gen commit to transfer timer with 5 minutes user
adjustable with the generator fail to start.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with load Disconnect contact
(LDC) which have different features that have all the required
points raised here, A pre-transfer delay function is to be provided,
programmable O – 30 seconds. A post transfer delay function is to
be provided, programmable O - 30 seconds.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with engine start contacts
which will provide which has close to initiate starting of the
engine.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
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assignment of one of the programmable output
contacts. The Load shed output shall be
activated whenever the generator transfers on
load and shall reset once the utility supply
retransfers back on load. the Load shed feature
shall be programmable based on a generator
kW load set point.
44. User Programmable a minimum of Sixteen (16) user programmable
Digital Inputs: digital inputs shall be provided by the transfer
controller. The digital inputs shall accept a dry
(isolated) logic contact to switch to DC
negative(ground). Each input shall allow
mapping to over 30 different control or
monitoring functions as available within the
transfer controller database. The following
inputs shall be mapped as factory defaults:
A. Remote Test - Utility Power Fail Simulate
(Close to Test)
B. Remote Alarm Reset (Momentary Close to
Reset)
C. Service Disconnect Mode Activated (External
Control Switch)
D. Utility Power Switching Device (USD)
Tripped
E. Generator Power Switching Device (GSD)
Tripped
F. Transfer Control in Manual (External
Control Switch)
G. Transfer Control in Closed Transition Mode
(External Control Switch)
H. Utility Power Switching Device (USD) Open
I. Generator Power Switching Device (GSD)
Open
J. Generator Bypass Switch (GB) Closed
has been manufactured to operate with load shed output contact
via assignment of one of the programmable output contacts.
And the load shed output will then be activated whenever the
generator transfers on load and will reset once the mains back on
load.
And the load shed feature is programmable based on a generator
KW load set point.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with user programmable
digital inputs. With a minimum of Sixteen (16) user
programmable digital inputs that will be provided by the transfer
controller.
The digital input will accept a dry (isolated) logic contact to
switch to DC negative(ground), each input allow mapping to over
30 different controller or monitoring functions.
And the following inputs will be mapped as factory defaults
A. Remote Test - Utility Power Fail Simulate (Close to Test)
B. Remote Alarm Reset (Momentary Close to Reset)
C. Service Disconnect Mode Activated (External Control Switch)
D. Utility Power Switching Device (USD) Tripped
E. Generator Power Switching Device (GSD) Tripped
F. Transfer Control in Manual (External Control Switch)
G. Transfer Control in Closed Transition Mode (External Control
Switch)
H. Utility Power Switching Device (USD) Open
I. Generator Power Switching Device (GSD) Open
J. Generator Bypass Switch (GB) Closed
K. Utility Bypass Switch (NB) Closed
L. Load Isolate Switch (LI) Closed
M. Generator Isolate Switch {GI) Closed
N. Utility Isolate Switch {NI) Closed
0. Inhibit Transfer to Utility (Source 1)
P. Inhibit Transfer to Generator (Source 2/3)
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K. Utility Bypass Switch (NB) Closed
L. Load Isolate Switch (LI) Closed
M. Generator Isolate Switch {GI) Closed
N. Utility Isolate Switch {NI) Closed
0. Inhibit Transfer to Utility (Source 1)
P. Inhibit Transfer to Generator (Source 2/3)
45. User Programmable minimum of Eight (8) user programmable
Output Contacts: output contacts shall be provided by the
transfer controller. Each output contact shall be
user programmable. The following outputs shall
be mapped as factory defaults:
A. Load on Utility (AUX U)
B. Load on Generator (AUX G)
C. Load Disconnect Contact (LDC)
D. Fail to Transfer (FIT)
E. ATS Not in Auto
F. ATS in Auto
G. Utility Power Available {UPA}
H. Generator Power Available {GPA)
Remote Alarm Contacts: A factory installed
common alarm output Normally Open, for
connection to the remote management system
shall be included. Remote management system
shall be included having the following contact.
A. Load on Utility
B. Load on New Generator Set
C. Load on Existing Generator Set
46. Transfer to Controller shall provide a programmable digital
Generator Inhibit: input to inhibit transfer to generator until
external signal is removed. Input can be utilized
in multiple generator/ATS applications.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with user programmable
output contacts: with a minimum of eight user programmable
output contacts.
And the following outputs will be mapped as factory defaults.
A. Load on Utility (AUX U)
B. Load on Generator (AUX G)
C. Load Disconnect Contact (LDC)
D. Fail to Transfer (FIT)
E. ATS Not in Auto
F. ATS in Auto
G. Utility Power Available {UPA}
H. Generator Power Available {GPA)
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with remote alarm contacts.
And also included remote management system with the following
contact
A. Load on Utility
B. Load on New Generator Set
C. Load on Existing Generator Set
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with transfer to generator
inhibit
and the Controller will provide a programmable digital input to
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47. In-Sync Transfer For transfer switches equipped to operate in
Sensor: a fast "open" or "closed" transition transfer
sequence, the transfer switch controller shall
provide an integrated "in-sync" transfer
sensor to safely permit in-sync transfers to
occur when both sources are available. The in-
sync transfer sensor shall provide adjustable
voltage and frequency thresholds to only permit
transfers when the two sources are safely in
phase. The in-sync sensor shall also provide a
zero degree closing angle target by utilization
of anticipatory closing angle control logic for
different levels of slip frequency.
48. Modbus TCP The transfer switch controller shall provide a
Ethernet l00BaseT Ethernet port for customer
Communication: connection to a remote data monitoring device
such as PLC or desktop PC. The Ethernet Port
shall provide Modbus TCP protocol with data
registers defined in the Modbus Communication
Manual. The Modbus port shall provide the
following main data register information:
A. ATS Position Status
B. ATS Source and Load Status
C. Alarm status
D. Utility/Generator 3 Phase Voltage
E. ATS Load Bus voltage
F. ATS Load Bus Power Metering (kW, kVA,
kVAR, PF) when power metering option is
provided).
G. Event logging data
H. Remote operation
inhibit transfer to generator until external signal is removed.
Input can be utilized in multiple generator/ATS applications.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with in-sync transfer sensor
which has many uses in the system, The in-sync sensor is also
provide a zero degree closing angle target by utilization of
anticipatory closing angle control logic for different levels of slip
frequency.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with MODBUS TCP/IP ethernet
communication which will provide a l00BaseT Ethernet port for
customer connection to a remote data monitoring device such as
PLC or desktop PC. The Ethernet Port will provide Modbus TCP
protocol with data registers defined in the Modbus
Communication Manual. The Modbus port will provide different
functionalities such as below
A. ATS Position Status
B. ATS Source and Load Status
C. Alarm status
D. Utility/Generator 3 Phase Voltage
E. ATS Load Bus voltage
F. ATS Load Bus Power Metering (kW, kVA, kVAR, PF) when
power metering option is provided).
G. Event logging data
H. Remote operation
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49. Data Logging The transfer controller shall provide data
Memory: logging and shall store the data in non-volatile
memory on a removable SD memory card. The
following events shall be recorded and stored:
A. Total Number of Transfers
B.Total Number of Transfers due to source
failure
C. Number of Hours Controller is energized
D. Number of Hours Load is on Utility
E. Number of Hours Load is on Generator
50. Four Source -controller shall include a Master/Slave
Transfer Control functionality for use in configuring two
independent transfer switches as a three-source
transfer system.
51. Redundancy ATS should have redundant ATS controller.
52. Sequence of - In the event of a source 1 power failure the
operations Master ATS controller shall check utility power
source 2 then switch to utility 2. If utility 1 and
2 are not available it should send an engine
start signal to the slave input on the Slave
controller. The slave controller shall send an
engine start signal to both generators. If a
preferred generator is selected, the Slave
controller will count down through the time
delay for engine failure and remain on the
preferred generator if it is available. If the
preferred generator is not available at that time,
the Slave ATS will transfer to the non-preferred
generator. If none-preferred is selected, the
Slave ATS will transfer to the first available
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with data logging memory
with different functionalities
and the following event will be recorded and stored
A. Total Number of Transfers
B.Total Number of Transfers due to source failure
C. Number of Hours Controller is energized
D. Number of Hours Load is on Utility
E. Number of Hours Load is on Generator
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to include a Master/Slave functionality
for use in configuring two independent transfer switches as a
three-source transfer system.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to have redundant ATS controller
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with sequence of operations
like below
In the event of a source 1 power failure the Master ATS controller
shall check utility power source 2 then switch to utility 2. If utility
1 and 2 are not available it then send an engine start signal to the
slave input on the Slave controller. The slave controller then send
an engine start signal to both generators. If a preferred generator
is selected, the Slave controller will count down through the time
delay for engine failure and remain on the preferred generator if
it is available. If the preferred generator is not available at that
time, the Slave ATS will transfer to the non-preferred generator. If
none-preferred is selected, the Slave ATS will transfer to the first
available generator. The unused generator will be shut down as
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generator. The unused generator will be shut soon as the Slave ATS is connected to a good source.
down as soon as the Slave ATS is connected to a
good source.
53. Lockable access doors The ATS shall be equipped with lockable access COMPLY
doors. SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with equipped lockable access
doors.
54. Priorities The ATS should support selecting priorities COMPLY
among the connected DG to start and have a SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
cyclic operation feature. has been manufactured to support selecting priorities among the
connected DG to start and have a cyclic operation feature.
55. Wiring diagram and The manufacturer shall furnish complete COMPLY
schematics schematic and wiring diagrams for the SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
particular automatic transfer switch and a is to be supplied with complete schematic and wiring diagrams.
typical wiring diagram for the entire system
showing all components, relays and part
numbers.
All wiring and connections to integrate the ATS
into the generator output shall be made by the
vendor before acceptance by the AMN
56. Weather proof This ATS shall be an integral part of the COMPLY
enclosure generator set and be secured to the weather- SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
proof enclosure has been manufactured to operate with an integral part of the
generator set and be secured to the weather – proof enclosure.
57. Type of transition The transfer switch shall be open transition COMPLY
type, positively electrically and mechanically SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
interlocked to prevent simultaneous closing and has been manufactured to operate with open type transition
mechanically held in both normal and which is electrically and mechanically interlocked.
emergency positions.
58. Protection Independent break before make action shall be COMPLIANT
used as protection to prevent dangerous source SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
to source connections. has been manufactured to operate with independent break
protection before make action be used as protection to prevent
dangerous source to source connections.
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59. Operation The transfer switch shall be approved for COMPLY

manual operation. The electrical operating
means shall be approved for manual operation.
The electrical operating means shall be by
electric solenoid. Every portion of the contactor
is to be positively mechanically connected.
60. Actuator The transfer switch electrical actuator shall
have an independent disconnect means to
disable the electrical operation during
manual switching.
Main switch contacts shall be high pressure
silver alloy contacts to resist burning and
pitting for long life operation.
61. Input voltage Input voltage shall be stepped down to 24VAC
for safety and reliability.
62. Indicator lamps Provide colored indicator lamps to be energized
when the transfer switch position is in either
UTILITY {white) or EMERGENCY (red). A third
lamp shall be provided to indicate STANDBY
OPERATING (amber). These lights shall be
energized from utility or the engine-generator
set.
63. Operating handle Provide manual operating handle to allow for
manual transfer. This handle shall be mounted
inside the lockable enclosure so accessible only
by authorized personnel.
64. Safety switch Provide a safety disconnect switch to prevent
load transfer and automatic engine start while
performing maintenance. This switch will also
be used for manual transfer switch operation.
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with manual operation as an
option, Every portion of the contactor is positively mechanically
connected.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to have an independent disconnect means
to disable the electrical operation during manual switching.
And the main switch contact will be high pressure silver alloy
contacts to resist burning and pitting for long life operation.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with input voltage which will
be stepped down to 24V AC for safety and reliability.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with indicator lamps for all
indication’s activities.
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with manual operating handle
to allow for manual transfer, and this handle is mounted inside
the lockable enclosure to accessible only by professionals or
authorized one
COMPLY
SCHNEIDER ASCO ATS
has been manufactured to operate with safety switch that will
prevent load transfer and automatic engine start while
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performing maintenance, and this operation is used for also

manual operation.

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አቶ አብዱራህማን አቡበከር- አቡልኬስ ኃ/የተ/የግ ማህበር- ቺፍ ኦፕሬሽንስ ኦፊሰር

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ጨረታዉን አቡልኬስ ኃ/የተ/የግ ማህበርን ወክሎ ጨረታውን ለመፈረም ደንበኛ ስልጣን ተሰጥቷቸዋል፡፡
ቀን፡ 07/06/2015