Operator’s ASCO 7000 Series

Manual 3-Source, Power Transfer Switch with

Supplement Accessory 111A or 111A12, Standby Generator to Generator Controls

Configuration
The 3-Source, Power Transfer Switch consists of a 7000 Series
generator automatic transfer switch with Acc. 111A or 111A12
controls (GTS) and a remote 7000 Series main automatic transfer
switch (RMTS), provided separately. The generator transfer switch
(GTS) source inputs are fed power from two generators, Generator 1
and Generator 2. The generator transfer switch (GTS) load output
feeds the emergency source input of the remote main transfer switch
(RMTS). The utility service feeds the normal source input of the
remote main transfer switch (RMTS). The remote main transfer
switch (RMTS) load output feeds the facility loads.

Note: Acc. 111A utilizes power from 24 VDC engine

batteries. Acc. 111A12 utilizes power from 12 VDC engine
batteries.

NOTES
 Refer to the operator’s manual, outline drawing, and wiring
diagram provided with the 7000 Series Power Transfer
Switch for installation and connection details and
accessories.
 Refer to the Controller User’s Guide 381333-126 for status
display messages, time delay settings, pickup and dropout
settings, and other adjustments.

Operation

Generator Transfer Switch GTS Operator Controls

Normal Mode:

If utility power is acceptable on the normal source input of the remote

main transfer switch (RMTS), the utility source will be providing
power to the panelboard loads.

Upon loss of utility power, the generator transfer switch (GTS) will
function as selected by the Source Selector switch located on the
generator transfer switch (GTS) operator controls as shown in the
figure. The Source Selector switch provides four (4) selectable
modes of operation: Gen 1, Auto, Alternate, and Gen 2.

These operating modes are controlled by the programmable controller

(a logic relay) which provides the functionality of Accessories 111A
& 111A12. Control of the generator transfer switch (GTS) is
provided by its associated Group 5 Controller.

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Generator 1 Preferred Mode:
With the Source Selector switch in the Gen 1 position, on loss of
utility power, as sensed by the remote main transfer switch (RMTS),
the generator transfer switch (GTS) will receive an engine start
signal. Generator 1 will be signaled to start. Once Generator 1
attains rated voltage and frequency the generator transfer switch
(GTS) transfers to Generator 1. Upon sensing acceptable emergency
power, the main transfer switch (MTS) will transfer to the
Emergency Source. The facility loads will now be supplied from
Generator 1.
In the event that Generator 1 fails while supplying power to the
facility loads and the utility power has not been restored, Generator 2
is signaled to start. Once Generator 2 attains rated voltage and
frequency, the generator transfer switch (GTS) will transfer from the
failed generator to the operational generator. The system will remain
connected to this source for the duration of the utility outage. The
Generator 1 start signal is terminated.
Note: Generator 1 failure is signaled based on
unacceptable generator output voltage or frequency for the
time delay set on the Generator 1 Failure Timer, time
delay T3, (adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec).
Factory set to 30 seconds (minimum recommended setting).
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Generator 2 Preferred Mode:
With the Source Selector switch in the Gen 2 position, on loss of
utility power, as sensed by the remote main transfer switch (RMTS),
the generator transfer switch (GTS) will receive an engine start
signal. Generator 2 will be signaled to start. Once Generator 2
attains rated voltage and frequency the generator transfer switch
(GTS) transfers to Generator 2. Upon sensing acceptable emergency
power, the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) will transfer to the
Emergency Source. The facility loads will now be supplied from
Generator 2.
In the event that Generator 2 fails while supplying power to the
facility loads and the utility power has not been restored, Generator 1
is signaled to start. Once Generator 1 attains rated voltage and
frequency, the generator transfer switch (GTS) will transfer from the
failed generator to the operational generator. The system will remain
connected to this source for the duration of the utility outage. The
Generator 2 start signal is terminated.
Note: Generator 2 failure is signaled based on
unacceptable generator output voltage or frequency for the
time delay set on the Generator 2 Failure Timer, time
delay T4, (adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec).
Factory set to 30 seconds (minimum recommended setting).
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Alternate Mode:
(Alternation of Generator Starting)
The Alternate mode provides balanced running time of the two
generators by automatically determining the preferred generator for
starting.
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Two types of generator starting alternation are available based on the
Generator Run Timer, time delay T6, (adjustable from 0 to 9999
hours). Factory set to 0.
Standard Alternation -
With the Source Selector switch in the Alternate position and the
Generator Run Timer, time delay T6, set to “0” hours, Generator 1
and Generator 2 will alternate in starting preference.
On loss of utility power, as sensed by the remote main transfer
switch (RMTS), the generator transfer switch (GTS) will receive
an engine start signal. Assuming that Generator 1 is next in order
to provide emergency power in the alternating starting sequence, it
shall be started. On occurrence of the next utility failure, as sensed
by the remote main transfer switch (RMTS), Generator 2 will be
signaled to start. The automatic selection of the preferred
generator signaled to start, will continue to alternate between the
two generators on the occurrence of subsequent utility source
failures.
Once the automatically selected, preferred generator attains rated
voltage and frequency, the generator transfer switch (GTS) will
transfer to it. If the generator fails to start or fails while connected
to the facility loads, the other generator is signaled to start in the
same manner as described for the Generator 1 Preferred Mode and
Generator 2 Preferred Mode.
Timed Alternation -
With the Source Selector switch in the Alternate position and the
Generator Run Timer, time delay T6, set to “greater than 0” hours,
Generator 1 and Generator 2 will alternate in starting preference
whenever the Generator Run Timer expires.
On loss of utility power as sensed by the main transfer switch
(MTS), the generator transfer switch (GTS) will receive an engine
start signal. If Generator 1 is selected to provide Emergency
Power this time, on the next utility failure Generator 1 will remain
the preferred generator. Generator 1 will continue to be the
preferred generator on future utility failures until expiration of the
T6 timer. Once the T6 timer expires, on the next utility failure
Generator 2 will be signaled to start. Generator 2 is now the
preferred generator and will continue to be the preferred generator
on future utility failures, until expiration of the T6 timer. Once the
preferred engine generator attains rated voltage and frequency the
generator transfer switch (GTS) will transfer to that source. If the
generator fails to start or fails while connected to the facility loads,
the other generator is signaled to start in the same manner as
described for the Generator 1 Preferred Mode and Generator 2
Preferred Mode.
Upon the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) sensing acceptable
emergency power, it will transfer to the Emergency Source. The
facility loads will now be supplied from either Generator 1 or
Generator 2 as automatically selected.
Note: The Generator Run Timer, time delay T6, is only activated
when the automatically selected, preferred generator is acceptable as
sensed by the generator transfer switch (GTS) controller.
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Auto Mode: will cause the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) to bypass its
retransfer time delay and immediately transfer back to utility source.
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utility power, as sensed by the remote main transfer switch (RMTS),
the generator transfer switch (GTS) will receive an engine start
signal. Both generators will be signaled to start. The generator
transfer switch (GTS) will transfer to the first generator to attain rated
voltage and frequency. Upon sensing acceptable emergency power,
the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) will transfer to the
Emergency Source. The facility loads will be supplied from the
generator selected by the generator transfer switch (GTS).

The other generator will enter a cool-down timing sequence before

shutting down as determined by its respective cool-down timer;
Generator 1 Cool-Down Timer, time delay T1 or Generator 2 Cool-
Down Timer, time delay T2, (adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec).
Factory set to 5 minutes.

If the generator fails while connected to the facility loads, the other
generator is signaled to start in the same manner as described for the
Generator 1 Preferred Mode and Generator 2 Preferred Mode.
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Restoration of Utility:

Upon restoration of the utility service and retransfer of the remote

main transfer switch (RMTS) to the Normal Source (refer to the
Controller User’s Guide), the unloaded generator will begin a cool-
down timing sequence before shutting down as determined by 2E
time delay, in the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) controller
(refer to the Controller User’s Guide), (adjustable from 0 to 99
minutes 59 sec). Factory set to 5 minutes.

The generator transfer switch (GTS) will remain connected to the last
available generator.
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Simulated Utility Failure:

Activation of the Transfer Control switch, at the remote main transfer

switch (RMTS) operator controls, to the Transfer Test position, will
initiate an engine start signal to the generator transfer switch (GTS).
The sequence will proceed based on the mode that is selected on the
Source Selector switch located on the generator transfer switch
(GTS) operator controls.

The remote main transfer switch (RMTS), upon sensing acceptable

emergency power, will transfer to the Emergency Source. The
facility loads will now be supplied power from either Generator 1 or
Generator 2 as selected by the generator transfer switch (GTS).

In the event that the loaded generator fails during the test period and
the utility is available, the remote main transfer switch (RMTS) will
immediately retransfer to the utility service.

In the event of a utility failure during the test period, the running
generator will continue to supply power to the facility loads. Upon
restoration of the utility service, retransfer to the utility service will
occur as described above under Restoration of Utility. Activation of
the Transfer Control switch, at the remote main transfer switch
(RMTS) operator controls, to the Retransfer Delay Bypass position,

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Controls and Indicators:
(Refer to Generator Transfer Switch GTS Operator Controls figure,
Page 1)
Generator 1 Start:
Two position selector switch to select Auto or Manual start
for Generator 1.
Generator 2 Start:
Two position selector switch to select Auto or Manual start
for Generator 2.
Source Selector:
Four position selector switch to select Gen 1, Auto,
Alternate, or Gen 2.
Transfer Switch Connected To Generator 1: Indicator (Red)
Transfer Switch Connected To Generator 2: Indicator (Red)
Generator 1 Source Available : Indicator (Green)
Generator 2 Source Available : Indicator (Green)
Programmable Controller Failed: Indicator (Red)
Indicates a failure of the programmable controller. The
preferred generator operating modes are controlled by the
Generator Controller (a logic relay).
Gen-1 Alarm: Indicator (Red)
Indicates problems with Generator 1, such as failing to start
within the allotted time as set on the Generator 1 Failure
Timer, time delay T3 or not obtaining proper voltage and
frequency as determined by the generator transfer switch
(GTS) controller.
Gen-2 Alarm: Indicator (Red)
Indicates problems with Generator 2, such as failing to start
within the allotted time as set on the Generator 2 Failure
Timer, time delay T4 or not obtaining proper voltage and
frequency as determined by the generator transfer switch
(GTS) controller.
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Time Delays:
(Internal to the programmable logic relay)
Time delay T1: Generator 1 Cool-Down Timer
Adjustable 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec. Factory set to 5
minutes.
Time delay T2: Generator 2 Cool-Down Timer
Adjustable 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec. Factory set to 5
minutes.
Time delay T3: Generator 1 Failure Timer
Adjustable 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec. Factory set to 30
seconds Minimum recommended setting.
Time delay T4: Generator 2 Failure Timer
Adjustable 0 to 99 minutes 59 sec. Factory set to 30
seconds Minimum recommended setting.
Time Delay T5: Factory timer (set to 3 seconds). Do not adjust.
Time Delay T6: Generator Run Timer
Adjustable from 0 to 9999 hours. Factory set to 0 hours
Time Delay T7: Factory timer (set to 3 seconds) *Do not adjust.
Notes:
1) The Feature 2E Engine cool-down timer in the
Controller of the remote main transfer switch (RMTS)
should be set to the same time delay as the
T1 and T2 Generator Cool-Down Timers in the
programmable logic relay for the generator transfer
switch (GTS).
2) If external engine Cool-Down timers are used and the
remote main transfer switch (RMTS) feat. 2E engine
cool-down timer is set to Zero (0), than the Generator
1 cool-down timer (T1) needs to be set to a value
greater than the Generator 1 failure timer (T3) and the
Generator 2 cool-down timer (T2) needs to be set to a
value greater than the Generator 2 failure timer (T4).
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