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Rating Label
Each automatic transfer switch contains a rating label to
define the loads and fault circuit withstand / closing ratings.
Refer to the label on the transfer switch for specific values.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASCO POWER TECHNOLOGIES CANADA PO Box 1238, 17 Airport Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3T 5T3
telephone 519 758–8450, fax 519 758–0876, for service call 1 888 234–2726 (ASCO) www.asco.ca
Nameplate Catalog Number Identification
The Transfer Switch nameplate includes data for each A typical Catalog Number is shown below with its
specific ASCO Series 300 ATS. Use the ATS only elements explained. The example is for a Series 300
within the limits shown on this nameplate. ATS with switched neutral, 3 pole, 200 amp, 480 V, in
a Type 1 enclosure:
D 300 B 3 200 N 1 C
load power
connections
emergency power
connections
Transfer
Switch
maintenance
handle
(see WARNING
under Manual
Operation)
terminals for
engine start
contacts
normal power
connections
cable spacers
(see INSTALLATION)
load power
connections
Controller
emergency power
connections
Transfer Switch
maintenance handle
(see WARNING under
Manual Operation)
terminals for
engine start contacts
normal power
connections
cable spacers
(see INSTALLATION)
!
Line Connections
Refer to the Wiring Diagram provided with your Series The cable spacers must be located as shown
300 ATS. All wiring must be made in accordance with the for 150, 200, and 230 ampere transfer switches.
National Electrical Code and local codes.
cable spacers
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INSTALLATION (continued)
Engine Starting Contacts Controller Ground
Customer connections for engine control contact A grounding wire must be connected to the controller’s
connections are located on the transfer switch. Refer to lower left mounting stud. Because the controller is
wiring diagram provided with the Series 300 ATS and mounted on the enclosure door, a conductive strap must
connect the engine start wires to the appropriate be used between the enclosure and the door. This
terminals. See Figure 1–2 and Table A. connection provides proper grounding which does not
rely upon the door hinges.
Table A. Engine start connections.
Figure 1–3. Input / output label on the Controller showing possible connections to the lower terminal block.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
Functional Test
The Functional Test consists of three checks: manual Position of the transfer switch is indicated here
operation, voltage checks, and electrical operation.
weight marked N (normal)
!
and E (emergency)
Do these checks in the order presented to
avoid damaging the automatic transfer switch.
Read all instructions on the Wiring Diagram and labels maintenance
affixed to the automatic transfer switch. Note the control handle
features that are provided and review their operation
before proceeding.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
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INSTALLATION (continued)
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SECTION 2 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Lights show position of transfer switch. Lights show the sources accepted.
Transfer To Emergency Light for built–in
engine exercise timer:
The sequence for load transfer to
➤ blinks rapidly when
emergency source begins automati- button is held 5 sec.
cally when normal source voltage while being set
falls below the preset dropout point ➤ blinks slowly when
or when Transfer Test button is button is released (set)
pressed. An under voltage condition and during 20 min.
exercise period.
on any phase of the normal source is
detected by the sensor. ➤ stays on after engine
stops (exerciser is
When the normal enabled for weekly
source voltage fails or operation)
the Transfer Test button See page 5–1
is pressed, the SE relay for complete
Hold 15 sec. to Press to cancel the Hold 5 sec. to set instructions
de-energizes and relay start the engine
active exercise period 20 min. engine exercise
NR begins its timing generator and to (stops engine now or period immediately (engine
cycle (1 or 3 seconds, transfer the load after cooldown) See starts) and weekly thereafter.
momentary normal to emergency. page 5–1. Figure 2–1. Membrane controls and indicator lights.
source outage delay).
The NR relay is provided with a time delay on dropout to Retransfer to Normal
override momentary outages and prevent nuisance starting The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source
of the engine-driven generator. If the normal source voltage automatically begins when the voltage sensor detects
returns above the sensor dropout setting before the time restoration of the normal source. The voltage level must
delay expires, the NR relay timing cycle is reset to zero and rise above the preset pickup point on all phases before
relay SE energizes. the sensor will accept the normal source.
If the normal source voltage does not return above the When the normal source is accepted by the sensor, relay
sensor dropout setting before the time delay expires, the SE begins its timing cycle (adjustable 1 sec. to 30 min.,
NR relay de-energizes and signals the engine-driven retransfer to normal delay). For immediate retransfer
generator to start. At the same time, a voltage and press Bypass Time Delay button. SE relay is provided with
frequency sensor begins monitoring the emergency source. a time delay on pickup to prevent immediate load
The sensor will accept the emergency source only when retransfer to the normal source. The delay insures that
both voltage and frequency reach preset pickup points. the normal source has stabilized before reconnection of
Usually about ten seconds elapse from dropout of the NR vital loads. If the normal source voltage falls below the
relay to acceptance by the sensor. This time span occurs present dropout point before the time delay expires, the
because the engine-driven generator must crank, start, and timing cycle is reset to zero. If the emergency source fails
run up to nominal pickup points. For this reason, if the for more than 4 seconds during the timing cycle, ER relay
Transfer Test button is pressed it must be held for 15 seconds. drops out and the load is immediately retransferred to
If the emergency source is available immediately, the sensor the normal source, if that source is acceptable.
may accept it as soon as NR relay drops out.
SE relay energizes and ER relay is dropped out. The TS
When the emergency source is accepted by the sensor, coil is energized, the transfer switch operates, and all
relay ER begins its timing cycle (transfer to emergency switch contacts (mains, controls, auxiliaries) reverse
delay). ER relay is provided with an adjustable (0 to 5 position. The transfer switch is now supplying the load
minutes) time delay on pickup to delay transfer of the from the normal source again.
load to the emergency source. For immediate transfer
press Bypass Time Delay button. Upon retransfer to the normal source, NR relay begins its
timing cycle (unloaded running delay [engine cooldown] ).
ER relay energizes, the TS coil is energized, the transfer NR relay is provided with a 5 minute time delay on pickup
switch operates, and all switch contacts (mains, controls, to keep the engine running for a cool-down period.
auxiliaries) reverse position. The transfer switch is now
supplying the load from the emergency source. NR relay energizes after the time delay and signals the
engine-driven generator to shut down. All circuits are
The transfer switch will remain in the Emergency
reset for any future normal source failure.
position until the normal source is restored. If the
Transfer Test button is used, the transfer switch will Activation of standard control features shown in Section 5
remain on emergency until the retransfer to normal delay will alter the sequence of operation and introduce
times out. additional time delays during transfer operations.
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SECTION 3 TESTING & SERVICE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DISCONNECTING THE CONTROLLER
For high reliability and long life for the ATS: The harness disconnect plugs are furnished for repair
Operate the switch at least once a month. Perform this purposes only and should not have to be unplugged. If the
4–step Electrical Operation Test (test with load transfer). controller must be isolated, follow these steps carefully.
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TESTING & SERVICE (continued)
MANUAL LOAD TRANSFER 1. Open normal and emergency source circuit breakers.
This procedure will manually transfer the load if the
controller is disconnected. 2. Use the maintenance handle to manually operate
transfer switch to the opposite source. See page 1–3,
! Manual Operation Test.
Do not manually operate the transfer switch 3. If the transfer switch is in the Emergency position
until both power sources are disconnected:
manually start the engine generator and then close
open both circuit breakers.
the emergency source circuit breaker.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING !
Note the control features that are activated or furnished Proceed with care!
on the switch and review their operation. Refer to Section The automatic transfer switch is energized.
5, Control Features.
Table 3-1. Trouble-Shooting Checks.
CHECK IN NUMERICAL SEQUENCE
PROBLEM 1 OPERATION 2 GEN-SET 3 VOLTAGE
Gen-Set does not start when Hold the Transfer Test button Starting control must be in
the Transfer Test button is 15 sec. or the outage must be automatic position. Batteries
pressed and held for 15 long enough to allow for the 1 must be charged and
seconds or when the normal or 3 sec. Momentary Normal connected. Check wiring to —
source fails. Source Outage Delay plus engine starting contacts.
engine cranking and starting
time.
Transfer switch does not Wait for Transfer to Emergen- Generator output circuit Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to cy Delay (0 to 5 min.) to time breaker must be closed. 90% of nominal phase to
emergency source after the out. For immediate transfer, Generator frequency must be phase voltage between
gen-set starts. press the Bypass Time Delay at least 57 Hz. transfer switch terminals EA
button. If Motor Load Transfer and EC (or EL1 and EL2 for 2
is active, wait for inphase con- pole switches). *
dition (see below). * These are factory settings.
Transfer switch does not Wait for Retransfer to Normal Voltmeter should read at least
transfer the load to normal Delay (1 sec. to 30 min.) to 90% of nominal phase to
source when normal returns time out. For immediate re– phase voltage between
or when Transfer Test button transfer, press Bypass Time — transfer switch terminals NB
is released. Delay button. If Motor Load and NC, NC and NA, and NA
Transfer is active, wait for in- and NB (or NL1 and NL2 for 2
phase condition (see below). pole switches).
Gen-Set does not stop after Wait for the 5 minute Starting control must be in
load retransfer to the normal Unloaded Running Delay to automatic position. —
source. time out.
If the problem is isolated to circuits on the controller or the transfer switch, call your local ASCO Power Technologies
sales office, representative, or ASI. In the United States, call 1–800–800–2726. In Canada, call 1–888–234–2726. Furnish
the Serial No., Bill of Material (BOM) No., and Catalog No. from transfer switch nameplate.
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SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS
Time Delay Adjustment To change a setting, follow procedure on page 4-2. Use
Standard time delays are set to customer specifications Table 4-1 as a guide to time delay values and their corre-
(if none specified, standard factory settings are used). sponding adjustment DIP switch or potentiometer.
1
TD ES 3 seconds —
Normal Source Outages 3 seconds Actuator 1 off
1
TIMER 0 minutes 0 to 5
Transfer to Emergency — — P2
N/E (full ccw) minutes
Override Momentary
— 4 seconds non-adjustable — — —
Emergency S. Outages
TIMER 30 minutes 1 second to
Retransfer to Normal — — P1
E/N (full cw) 30 minutes
Unloaded Running
— 5 minutes non-adjustable — — —
(Engine Cooldown)
Sensor Adjustments !
Voltage and frequency sensor pickup and dropout points
are set to customer specifications (if none specified, Any change in these settings may affect the
normal operation of the automatic transfer
standard factory settings are used). To change a setting,
switch. This change could allow the load circuits
follow procedure on page 4–2. Use Tables 4-2 and 4–3 for to remain connected to a low voltage source.
settings and corresponding DIP switch actuators.
Table 4-2. Voltage and Frequency Settings. ( Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings).
% of nominal S1 DIP
DESCRIPTION LABELS SETTING
FACT. SET ADJ RANGE SWITCH
95 % * Actuator 3 off
3
PU / N Pickup 90 %
90 % Actuator 3 on
3
Actuator 1 off
1 2
90 % *
Actuator 2 off
Normal Source Voltage Actuator 1 on
1 2
85 %
Actuator 2 off
DO / N Dropout 85 %
Actuator 1 off
1 2
80 %
Actuator 2 on
Actuator 1 on 1 2
70 %
Actuator 2 on
Emergency Source –– Pickup 90 % non-adjustable
––
Voltage –– Dropout 75 % non-adjustable
–– Pickup 95 % non-adjustable
––
–– Dropout 85 % non-adjustable
Emergency Source
Frequency
eque cy 60 / 50 60 Hz Actuator 4 off
4
60 / 50 Hz 60 Hz
Hz 50 Hz Actuator 4 on
4
Voltage Phases 3 1
3, 3/1 3
1 phase Actuator 6 on
6
* If dropout voltage is set to 90%, the pickup voltage must be set to 95%.
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ADJUSTMENTS (continued)
!
cover thumb
Do not make any setting changes latch
while the controller is energized.
10. Turn the engine starting control to automatic. Figure 4-4. Setting DIP switch actuators.
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SECTION 5 CONTROL FEATURES – ENGINE EXERCISERS
These timers periodically exercise the emergency engine-generator plant. They can be set to exercise with or without
load transfer, or they can be completely disabled. The engine-generator should be exercised under load once a week for a
minimum time period of 20 minutes, or follow the recommendations of the engine-generator set manufacturer. Refer to
page 4–2 for location of DIP switches, battery (provided), and jumper block in the controller.
5
the Set Engine Exerciser push button is pressed (and Std. Timer Actuator Actuator
held for at least 5 seconds), and then at the same time Disabled 7 off 5 on
5
weekly thereafter. A 9 volt alkaline battery (DuracellR Exercise
Actuator
MN1604, EverreadyR 522, or PanasonicR 6AM6) is without
8
8 off
Load
furnished and installed in the controller to maintain the Exercise Actuator
setting. The battery jumper block must be shifted to the with Load 8 on
8
ON position. See Figure 4–2 on page 4–2.
Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings.
Fill in day and time set. Week Day ______ Time _______.
status light
Press to cancel an active exercise
period (stops generator). Press and hold for 5 sec. or until status light
blinks rapidly to set exercise period immediately
If Exercise with Load is set, retransfers load to and every week hereafter (generator starts).
Normal, then stops generator after min. cooldown. If Exerciser with Load is set,
transfers load to Emergency.
Figure 5-1. Operator panel pushbuttons and light.
Select below either Exercise without Load or Exercise with Load according to the setting of DIP switch S1, actuator 8. The
load transfers from the Normal source to Emergency source (generator) and back again if Exercise with Load is selected.
Exercise without Load, DIP Switch S1, Actuator 8 off How to Set Built–In Timer
8
Exercise with Load, DIP Switch S1, Actuator 8 on How to Set Built–In Timer
8
2–line
display connections
for source
availability
signal contacts
3 buttons
Figure 5–2. Accessory 11BG module (mounted behind operator interface and connected to the controller)
includes source availability signal contacts and a programmable engine exerciser.
Contact ratings:
2 amps @ 30 Vdc, 0.5 amp. @ 125 Vac resistive
Figure 5–3. Source availability signal contacts.
the controller (see page 4–2 and page 5–3) must be turned
Opt. Timer Actuator Actuator
on to maintain the settings and to allow programming with
7
Disabled 7 off 5 on
5
the normal and emergency power turned off (page 5–1). Exercise
Actuator
without
8 off
8
Load
with or without load transfer (S1 DIP switch actuator 8).
See next page for instructions on setting the timer. Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings.
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CONTROL FEATURES (continued)
How to Set Optional Programmable Engine Exerciser (part of Acc. 11BG module)
For example, if the user wants the exerciser to run every
other Saturday at 3 PM, the proper configuration would
Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, be:
burns, or death is used in this transfer switch. “Alt Sat @ 15:00”
Deenergize both Normal & Emergency power NOTE: When choosing bi–weekly operation, the
sources before programming the exerciser.
exerciser will always run on the week designated “(1)” on
the date display.
Navigating the Menu Run Time Display
Fast/Slow Adjust
Use the UP and DOWN arrow The Run Time Display shows the run time for the engine
keys to move through the displays. exerciser. The default setting from the factory is 30
Daylight Saving minutes.
Changing the Parameters Time Adjust
Time Display
Use the UP and DOWN arrow
keys to move though the displays The Time Display shows the present system time. The
Date format is “hours:minutes:seconds”.
to the parameter to be changed.
Push the ENTER key to start the NOTE: During total power outages, power to the
editing process. The first accessory is maintained by a battery in the Controller (see
Time
parameter will flash. Use the UP page 4–2). Be sure that the 9–volt alkaline battery is fresh
and enabled (jumper in ON position) so that the time and
and DOWN arrow keys to adjust
date settings are not lost.
the parameter to the desired Run TIme
value and press the ENTER key Date Display
to save the value. The next The Date Display shows the present system date. The
parameter will now flash. Repeat Start TIme
format is “day of week (week) month/day of month/year”.
the process until each parameter
NOTE: Week is either week 1 or week 2. This is used in
is properly configured. conjunction with the bi–weekly timer.
Engine Exerciser
Engine Exerciser Display Daylight Savings Time Adjust Display
The Engine Exerciser Display This display shows whether the automatic daylight saving
shows the status of the engine
time adjustment is active. The factory default is “NO”. If
exerciser. When the unit is shipped from the factory the
enabled, the unit will automatically adjust for daylight
programmable engine exerciser is “Disabled” and must be
saving time at 2 AM on the first Sunday of April and the
set to “Enabled” by the customer. When the engine
exerciser is running, this display will count down the last Sunday of October.
remaining time until the end of the exercise period. Fast / Slow Adjust Display
This display shows the automatic fast/slow adjustment
Start Time Display
value. The factory default is 0. This feature can be used to
The Start Time Display shows the engine exerciser start trim a clock that runs fast or slow. For example, if your
time. There are four parameters that determine the start
clock runs 10 seconds slow per week, change the fast/slow
time:
adjust value to “+10” and the unit will automatically add
weekly (”Every”) or bi–weekly (”Alt”) operation
day of week (”Sun” through “Sat”) 10 seconds to the clock every week.
start hour (0 through 23) NOTE: Adjustments are made Sunday morning at 2 AM.
start minutes (0 through 59) If you want your exerciser period to start at 2 AM on
Sunday, you cannot use this feature and the adjustment
must be set to 0.
Fill in your settings for future reference
Weekly or Bi–weekly Day of Week Start Time Run Time
Every = weekly 0 – 23 hour 0 – 23 hour
Sun through Sat 0 – 59 minute
Alt = bi–weekly 0 – 59 minute 30 min. is default setting
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CONTROL FEATURES (continued)
INPHASE MONITOR LOAD DISCONNECT FEATURE
FOR MOTOR LOAD TRANSFER Connect external circuits to the terminals indicated on the
Inphase monitoring logic controls transfer and retransfer Wiring Diagram provided with the ATS.
of motor loads, so that inrush currents do not exceed
The double throw (Form C) contact is rated for 28 VDC or
normal starting currents. It avoids nuisance tripping of
120 VAC (5 amps resistive). The contact operates prior to
circuit breakers and mechanical damage to motor
a selectable 0, 3, 10, or 20 second delay before transfer of
couplings.
the Automatic Transfer Switch. The contact resets either
The Motor Load Transfer feature is built into the immediately following transfer or after the same delay as
controller. DIP switch S1 (actuator 5) activates this set for pre–signal before transfer.
feature: right = ON, left = OFF.
Time delay between the load disconnect control signal
FUNCTION S1 DIP SWITCH and initiation of transfer is set on the controller with DIP
enable Actuator 5 on switch S2 (actuators 6, 7, 8) as shown below:
5
disable Actuator 5 off Delay Before Transfer
5
LD TDBT S2 DIP SWITCH
Shaded DIP switches are standard factory settings. Actuator 7 on
7 8
0 (disable)
Actuator 8 on
Note Actuator 7 on
7 8
3 seconds
Actuator 8 off
If the Motor Load Transfer feature is enabled, Actuator 7 off
7 8
10 seconds
it will be activated following the Load Actuator 8 on
Disconnect Feature Delay Before Transfer Actuator 7 off
7 8
20 seconds
delay. Actuator 8 off
6
disable Actuator 6 off
6
*Enabling the Delay After Transfer will cause the control
signal to reset after the same delay as set for the Delay
Before Transfer.
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CONTROL FEATURES (continued)
turn clockwise
to raise temperature
380 volt
ATS derived voltage 44G K613127
(with transformer)
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INDEX
A G P
accessories, 5–2, 5–5 ground, controller, 1–1 parts, 3–1
problem, 3–2
auxiliary circuits, 1–2
H programmable engine exerciser, 5–2,
handle, maintenance, 1–3
B warning, 1–3
5–3