Fundamentals of ATS
Fundamentals of ATS
U Source 1
Switch
Source 1
Customer’s
Shared Load
Bus
L
ATS
Source 2 Source 2
Switch
G
Powered by Source 1
G
Powered by Source 2
G
Basic Transfer Switch Construction
U Source 1
Switch
Source 1
Connections Customer’s
Load
Shared
Bus
L
Source 2
Source 2 Switch
Connections
G
ATS Controller
U
Inputs
ATS
Control
Outputs L
G
Switch Actuator
ATS
Control
L
Switch
Actuator
G
ReTransfer
Power Relays Power Relay
from Utility
to Load
ATS
Control
from Genset
Source 1
Fails
Shutdown Detect
Source 2 Failure
ReTransfer Start
Load to Source 1 Source 2
Source 1 Monitor
Returns Source 2
Transfer Load
to Source 2
Types of Transfer Switches
Open Transition
Closed Transition
Bypass Isolation
Breaker Based
Open Transition
“Break”…
…before “Make”
Closed Transition
Both switches
can be closed at
the same time
Bypass Isolation
Bypass
Transfer
OT
ATS
Breaker Based
Utility Breaker
Genset Breaker
Applications
Utility to Genset
Utility to Utility
Genset to Genset
Utility to Genset
G
Utility to Utility
U1
U2
Genset to Genset (Prime Power)
G1
G2
Genset to Genset (Dual Standby)
U Util to Gen
ATS
G1 L
Gen to Gen
ATS
G2
Summary
Authorized
Qualified
Unqualified
Electrical Safe Work Condition
Energized Work Permit
Electrical Shock
Shock Approach Boundaries
Limited Approach
301 – 750 V 3’ – 6” 1’ – 0” 0’ – 1”
Arc Flash/Blast
Arc Flash Boundary
Arc Flash
Boundary
Exposed,
energized
conductor
Labeling of Equipment
Nominal
Voltage
Hazard/Risk
Category
Approach
Boundaries
Flash
Boundary
Standard Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
8 cal/cm2 clothing
Leather Safety
Shoes
Rubber Insulating Gloves
Leather Protector
Rubber Insulating Glove
Arc Flash PPE Hazard/Risk Categories
AR Balaclava No No Yes
Table 130.7(C)
Boundaries
Typical ATS Energized Components
Utility Power Lugs
Utility/Genset
Sensing
Load
Lugs
Power
Relays
S1 Sensing Open S1
Outputs
S2 Sensing Open S2
Source 1 Sensing
(All Phases)
to Load
ATS
Control
from Genset
Source 2 Power Sensing
from Utility
to Load
ATS
Control
Source 2 Sensing
from Genset
Source Sensing w/ PTs
from Utility
Source 1 Sensing PT
to Load
ATS
Control
Source 2 Sensing PT
from Genset
Pickup
Nominal Voltage
Pickup Setting
Voltage
Source determined
acceptable
Time
Dropout
Nominal Voltage
Dropout Setting
Voltage
Source determined
unacceptable
Time
Remote Start
Rmt. St.
Relay
ATS
Control
Position Sensing
Source 1 from Utility
Pos. Switch
S1 Position
to Load
ATS
Control
S2 Position
Source 2
Pos. Switch from Genset
Switch Control
from Utility
Power
Relays
Open S2
Close S1
to Load
ATS
Control
Close S2
Open S1
Switching
Mechanism
from Genset
Display
Display LEDs
to Load
ATS
Control
Time Delays
TDES
TDNE
ATS
TDPT Control
TDEN
TDEC
TDEL
Phase Rotation from Utility
A B C
to Load
A B C
Synchronizing
Transfer/ReTransfer Inhibit
from Utility
to Load
ATS
Control
Transfer ReTransfer
Inhibit Inhibit from Genset
Summary
Switch
Auxiliary Actuator
Switches
Switch
Mechanism
Power Relays
Switch Mechanism Types
Load Interrupter
Cassette Contactor
Electrically Operated Breaker
Load Interrupter
Source Lugs Arc Chute
A B C N
Contact
Cross
Bar
Load Lugs
Spring Mechanism
Arc Chutes (Load Interrupter)
Cassette Contactor (OHPC/CHPC)
Source 1 From Source 1
Opening Cam (Stationary)
Movable
Contacts
Contact
Closing
Springs
To Load
From Source 2
Source 2 (Stationary)
Opening Cam
Electrically Operated Breaker (PLT)
Switch Actuators
Solenoid
Linear Motor
Charge Motor/Tensioned Springs
Solenoid
Solenoid
Shaft
Solenoid
Housing
Coil
Typical Solenoid Mechanism
Linear Motor
Motor
Shaft
Coil
A
Linear
Motor
Housing
Coil
B
Charging/Rewind Motor
Power Relays
Relays
Contactors
Relays
Movable, Hinged
Contact Coil
Normally
Closed Common Three-pole
Normally
Open
Contactors
Power Relays
Contactors
Relays
Auxiliary Switches
Summary
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Normal
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Loss of Utility
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDES
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Start Genset
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Genset Available
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDNE
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Open from Utility
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDPT
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Close to Genset
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Monitor Utility
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Utility Returns
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDEN
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDEL
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Open from Genset
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDPT
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Close to Utility
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
TDEC
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Shutdown Genset
U
Utility Voltage
Utility Position
Open S2
Power Relays
ATS Control
Close S1
Close S2 L
Open S1
Genset Position
Genset Voltage
Rmt St
G
Summary
OTEC Control
Panel
Optional Cover
Guard
EC Control Panel
Configuration
LEDs
Indicator
LEDs
Pushbuttons
Configuration LEDs
Function
Indicator
LEDs
Value
Indicator
LEDs
ATS Status LEDs
Util. Genset
Available Available
LED LED
Util. Genset
Connected Connected
LED LED
Pushbuttons
Set Exercise
Test
Override
Inside of the Door
EC Control
Panel
GTEC
OTEC
Rear View of EC Control Panel
P5
P4
Serial No
P3
Configuration
Switch
P3 – Voltage Sensor Inputs
P4 - Inputs
Terminal Block P5 - Outputs
Summary
L1 L2 L3
Genset Sensing
L1 L3
Control Power
Ground B+ Input
Test
Test
LED
Test Pushbutton
Exercise
Configuration
Switch
Front Panel Indicator LEDs
Function
Indicator LEDs Value
Indicator LEDs
Configurable Functions in Service Manual
Configuring the EC Control
Configuration
Switch
Summary
Utility
Sensing
Loss of Utility
S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Start Genset Rmt St
S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Genset Available Rmt St
S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Open from Utility Rmt St
Open
S1 S2 S1
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Close to Genset Rmt St
Open Close
S1 S2 S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Utility Returns Rmt St
S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
TDEN/TDEL Rmt St
Elev.
S1 S2 Relay
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Open from Genset Rmt St
Open
S1 S2 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Close to Utility Rmt St
Close Open
S1 S2 S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Shutdown Genset
S1 S2
Utility
Sensing
Gen
Sensing
Summary
ATS
Door
Inside of the Door Components
Power S1 Switch
Relays
J1 and J2
Power Relays
K1
K2
K3
J1 and J2
J1
J2
S1 Switch
S1 Switch
Inside of the Cabinet Components
Utility Connections
Utility Auxiliary
Utility Side
Switches
Contacts
Crossbar
TB1
Linear Motor
Capacitor
CB1 Load
Connections
Mechanical
Interlock
TB2
Genset
Contacts
Genset Connections
Genset Auxiliary
Switches
Utility Auxiliary Switches
S2 S3 S4 S5
Genset Auxiliary Switches
S6 S7 S8 S9
S1
K1 Switch
K2
S2
K3 J1 Switch
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
K1
K2
K3 J1
J2
Power
Relays Position
Switches
Customer Load
Terminal Connections
Block
Genset
Mechanism Connections
Control
Source/Load Connections
Utility Connections
Genset Connections
Load Connections
Power Relays
K1
K2
K3
K4
Utility Auxiliary Contact
ASW1
Genset Auxiliary Contact
BSW1
TB-1
Control Fuses
FM1
FM2
FM3
FM4
FS1
FS2
FB
Switch Indicators Utility Switch
Indicator
Genset Switch
Indicator
Manual Operation
K1 ON
K2
K3
OFF
K4
GT Control Genset
Wiring Sensing
Normal Operating Conditions
ON
OFF
Loss of Utility
ON
OFF
Genset Available
ON
OFF
Open from Utility
OFF
OFF
Close to Genset
OFF
ON
Utility Returns
OFF
ON
Open from Genset
OFF
OFF
Close to Utility
ON
OFF
Shutdown Genset
ON
OFF
Summary
Gather
Analyze
Test
Repair
Retest
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Perform Repair
– Make sure to check with customer
Double check that the component to be replaced is
the problem component
– Ensure the test performed was done correctly and the
proper solution was reached
Ensure that the proper procedures are followed
based on the manufacturing guidelines
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