ATS 420 ATS CONTROLLER

USER MANUAL
 ATS 420 ATS CONTROLLER USER MANUAL

Software Version
No. Version Date Note
1 V1.0 2021-07-01 Original release.

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Symbol Description
Symbol Description

Remind operators to operate correctly, otherwise it may cause

Note the equipment not to work correctly.

It is indicated that potential hazards can damage equipment

Be care without proper precautions.

It is indicated if appropriate preventive measures are not taken,

potentially dangerous situations may result in death, serious
Warning personal injury or significant property losses.

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Warning
1.The installation of this equipment must be carried out by professionals.
2.When installing and operating the controller, please read the entire instruction
manual first.
3.Any maintenance and commissioning of the equipment must be familiar with all the
equipment.
4.Safety standards and precautions in advance, otherwise it may cause personal
injury or damage to related equipment.
5.After the installation of the controller is completed, please verify that all protection
functions are valid.

Be Care
1.Please keep the good connection of the power supply of the controller. Do not
share the connection lines of the positive and negative electrodes of the battery
with the floating charger.
2.During the operation of the engine, do not disconnect the battery, otherwise it may
cause damage to the controller.

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Catalogue

Summary................................................................................................................................... 6

Main Features........................................................................................................................... 6

Parameters Display..................................................................................................................7

Parameters................................................................................................................................7

Overall Dimension and Wiring Diagram............................................................................... 8

Installation instruction............................................................................................................14

Panel and display...................................................................................................................15

Generator set start/stop operation...................................................................................... 16

Switch operation and ATS power control........................................................................... 19

Prompt status information.....................................................................................................21

Parameter setting...................................................................................................................22

Fault finding............................................................................................................................ 29

Notes:
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Summary
The controller is a dual power switching ATS controller, dual power intelligent
switch module with programmable, automatic measurement, automatic control and
LCD display functions. Automatic measurement and control can reduce incorrect
operation. It is an ideal option for ATS.
2.8inch LCD screen display with brand new UI design is adapted in this
controller can display related parameters directly. The LCD screen can display
various faults at the same time. Once the generator does not run normally, it can
effectively achieve protection.
There are Chinese/English interface options, more language can be set
according to user’s request. All the parameters can be configured through the front
face buttons or use programmable interface by RS485 or USB to adjust via PC. It has
compact structure, advanced circuits, simple wiring and high reliability, It can be
widely used in various types of power systems.

Main Features
There are two Models under ATS 420 series.
ATS 420: Dual power intelligent switch module.
ATS 420 R: Based on ATS 420, it adds RS485 port.
 Dual core 32bit high performance single chip microcomputer.
 2.8inch LCD screen, Available in Chinese/English languages, user’s language set
if necessary.
 System type can set as: "S1 Mains S2 Mains", "S1 Mains, S2 Gen", "S1 Gen S2
Mains", "S1 GenS2 Gen".
 Acrylic material is adapted to protect the screen.
 PC material panel, waterproof, oil-proof, UV-resistant, good operation feel and
long service life.
 USB Port: parameters can be set even without power through USD port to monitor
in real time.
 With RS485 communication port, can achieve "Three Remote" functions via
MODBUS protocol.
 Collection and display, gen, mains, power, phase and other parameters.
 Applicable for PC Three-stage, PC Two-stage, CB and CC switch.
 Automatic/Manual mode. In manual mode, can force the switch to close or open.
 Can control two generators to work as Cycle Run mode, Master Run mode and
Balance Run mode.
 Suitable for various AC systems (3 phase 4-wires, 3-phase 3-wires, single-phase
2-wire, and 2-phase 3-wire).
 Input/output function, status can be shown directly.
 Real time clock inside.
 Totally 5 relays output, 3 relays function configurable.
 Totally 4 configurable switch input, 2 switch function configurable.
 Control Protection: Realize automatic ATS switching of generator sets, perfect
fault display and protection functions.

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 Standard water-proof rubber gasket. The waterproof can reach IP54.

 Module design: All the connections are adapted with European connectors so that
installation, connection, repair and replacement can be more easily.

Parameters Display
 S1/S2 Voltage status
 S1/S2 Frequency
 Current real-time status
 S1/S2 Switch status
 S1/S2 Phase voltage
 S1/S2 Work status
 Input/Output status
 Total Power-on time
 Alarm number and account
 Alarm type (Warn Alarm, Fault Alarm)
 Alarm event
 Inputs, outputs number
 Input status, S1/S2 closing input, 1~2 are configurable ports
 Output status, S1/S2 closing output, 1~3 are configurable ports
 Real-time clock
 Current date/time

Parameters
Options Parameters
Working voltage DC 8V----36V Continuous
Standby：24V：MAX 2W
Power consumption
Working：24V：MAX 3W
1P2W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
2P3W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
S1 AC Voltage Input
3P3W 60VAC-620VAC (L-L)
3P4W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
1P2W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
2P3W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
S2 AC Voltage Input
3P3W 60VAC-620VAC (L-L)
3P4W 30VAC-360VAC (ph-N)
MAX Accumulating Time 99999.9Hours (Min Store time:6min)
Closing S1 output 250V/10 AMP Non-contact normally Open output

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Closing S2 output 250V/10 AMP Non-contact normally Open output

AUX. OUTPUT 1 250V/5 AMP Non-contact normally Open output
AUX. OUTPUT 2\3 250V/10 AMP Non-contact normally Open output
Closing S1 input Available if connecting with Battery -
Closing S2 input Available if connecting with Battery -
AUX.INPUT 1\2 Available if connecting with Battery -
Working condition -25-70℃
Storage condition -40-80℃
IP54：when waterproof rubber gasket is added between
Protection Level
controller and its panel
Apply AC 2.2kV voltage between high voltage terminal and
Insulation strength low voltage terminal; The leakage current is not more than
3mA within 1min.
Overall dimension 142mm*105mm*45mm
Panel cutout 116*90mm
Weight 0.5Kg

Overall Dimension and Wiring Diagram

 Overall Dimension:

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 Descriptions of terminal connection

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Cable cross
No. Function Description
sectional area
1 Non-contact normally Open output 1.5mm2
S1 Close Output
2 Capacity: 250V/10A 1.5mm2
3 Non-contact normally Open output 1.5mm2
S2 Close Output
4 Capacity: 250V/10A 1.5mm2
5 Normally Close 1.5mm2
Aux.
6 COM 250V/5 AMP Relay contact Output 1.5mm2
Output 1
7 Normally Open 1.5mm2
8 A1 1.5mm2
9 B1 S1 AC System 3P4W voltage input 1.5mm2
10 C1 For single phase, only connect A1, N1 1.5mm2
11 N1 1.5mm2
12 A2 1.5mm2
13 B2 S2 AC System 3P4W voltage input 1.5mm2
14 C2 For single phase, only connect A2, N2 1.5mm2
15 N2 1.5mm2
16 B- Connected with negative of starter battery. 1.5mm2
17 B+ Connected with positive of starter battery. 1.5mm2
Detect the S1 ATS closing status,
18 S1 Close Output 1.5mm2
Ground connected is active.
Detect the S2 ATS closing status,
19 S2 Close Output 1.5mm2
Ground connected is active.
20 Aux. Input 1 User-defined. 1.5mm2
21 Aux. Input 2 Ground connected is active. 1.5mm2
22 RS485_B- RS485 Communication Port 1.0mm2
23 RS485_A+ A 120 Ω shielded wire and good grounding 1.0mm2
24 RS485_SCR are recommended 1.0mm2
25 Normally Close 1.5mm2
Aux. Default: ATS Power L
26 COM 1.5mm2
Output 2 250V/5AMP Relay contact Output
27 Normally Open 1.5mm2
28 Normally Close 1.5mm2
Aux. Default: ATS Power N
29 COM 1.5mm2
Output 3 250V/5AMP Relay contact Output
30 Normally Open 1.5mm2
USB-B For PC operation and control

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 ATS 420 Typical Wiring Diagram

The following is a full-function application diagram of the ATS controller series.

The AUX. OUTPUT1 is set as the gens start output (normally open) of the default.

 MBS1 Wiring Diagram

Parameters Setting
1 Switch Type PC Three-stage
2 Aux. Output 1 Gen Start Output
3 Aux. Output 2 ATS Power L
4 Aux. Output 3 ATS Power N

TO LOAD SWITCHING DEVICE

L1 L2 L3 N
S1 POWER INPUT S2 POWER INPUT

R1 R2

S1 S2

T1 T2

N1
MBS1 N2

202 203 204 205 303 305 302

S1 CLOSE INPUT

S2 CLOSE INPUT
FIRE SWITCH

20A
10A
10A

20A
10A
10A
GND

1 2 3 4 25 8 9 10 11 28 18 19 16 27 12 13 14 15 30
A1 B1 C1 N1 A2 B2 C2 N2
S1 CLOSE S2 CLOSE S1 AC VOLTAGE INPUT S2 AC VOLTAGE INPUT
OUTPUT OUTPUT (AC0-300V) (AC0-300V)
(10A) (10A)
MODE：ATS420 USB

MAX 5A RS485
(DC8-36V)
16 17 7 6 5 20 21 22 23 24
- +
Remote
Start

Generator B A SCR
AUX. INPUT 1
AUX. INPUT 2

B+ B-
BATTERY

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 Contactor Wiring Diagram

Parameters Setting
1 Switch Type CB/CC
2 Aux. Output 1 Gen Start Output
3 Continuously Close 1-Enable

TO LOAD SWITCHING DEVICE

L1 L2 L3 N

S1 POWER INPUT S2 POWER INPUT

R1 R2

S1 S2

T1 T2

N1 N2
S1 CLOSE INPUT

S2 CLOSE INPUT
20A
10A
10A

20A
10A
10A
Contactor Contactor

8 9 10 11 16 1 2 18 19 3 4 16 12 13 14 15
A1 B1 C1 N1 A2 B2 C2 N2
GND

GND
S1 AC VOLTAGE S1 CLOSE S2 CLOSE S2 AC VOLTAGE
INPUT(AC0-300V) OUTPUT (10A) OUTPUT (10A) INPUT(AC0-300V)

MODE：ATS420 USB

MAX 5A MAX 10A MAX 10A RS485

(DC8-36V)
16 17 7 6 5 20 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24
- +
Remote
Start

AUX. OUTPUT 2

AUX. OUTPUT 3

Generator B A SCR
AUX. INPUT 1
AUX. INPUT 2

B+ B-
BATTERY

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 Breaker Wiring Diagram

Parameters Setting
1 Switch Type CB/CC
2 Aux. Output 2 S1 Open Control
3 Aux. Output 3 S2 Open Control
4 Aux. Output 1 Gen Start Output
MCH:Stored Energy Motor; MN:Under Voltage Trip;
5
MX:Open Relay;XF:Close Relay;

TO LOAD SWITCHING DEVICE

L1 L2 L3 N

S1 POWER INPUT S2 POWER INPUT

R1 R2

S1 S2

T1 T2

N1 N2

MCH MCH
MN MN
MX MX
XF XF
20A
10A
10A

20A
10A
10A
Breaker Breaker
GND

8 9 10 11 18 1 2 27 26 16 29 30 3 4 19 12 13 14 15
A1 B1 C1 N1 A2 B2 C2 N2
S1 CLOSE

S2 CLOSE
INPUT

INPUT

S1 AC VOLTAGE S1 CLOSE S1 OPEN S2 OPEN S2 CLOSE S2 AC VOLTAGE

INPUT(AC0-300V) OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT (AC0-300V)
(10A) (10A)

MODE：ATS420 USB
MAX 5A RS485
(DC8-36V)
16 17 7 6 5 20 21 22 23 24
- +
Remote
Start

Generator B A SCR
AUX. INPUT 1
AUX. INPUT 2

B+ B-
BATTERY

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Installation instruction
 The controller is fixed by two special fixing members and screws, and the screws
of the metal fasteners cannot be too tight.
 Panel Cutout: W116mm*H90mm.

Note: If the controller is installed directly in the genset shell or other fluctuated
equipment, the rubber pad must be installed.

Battery Voltage Input

ATS 420 controller is suitable for 8-36V DC battery voltage. Battery negative must be
reliably connected to the enclosure of the engine. The controller power supply B+
and B- must be connected to battery positive and negative, and the wire size must
not be less than 1.5mm2.

NOTE:
In case of floating charger connect charger output to battery positive and negative
directly, then, connect battery positive and negative poles to controller positive and
negative power supply.

Output and relay expansion

Note: All outputs of the controller are relay contacts. The maximum current
capacity is described in the "Parameters" in this manual. Please use it in the relay
current capacity. If an extended relay is needed, add a continuous current diode
(when the extended relay coil is DC) or a resistance-capacitance loop (when the
extended relay coil is AC) to both ends of the coil to prevent interference with the
controller or other equipment.
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If withstanding voltage test is conducted after the controller has already been
installed onto the control panel, please unplug all controller terminal connections in
order to prevent high voltage from damaging it.

Panel and display

LCD

Alarm UP

Warning OK/Setting

Running Down

S1 Close/Open S2 Close/Open

Auto Open Manual/Test

 Key Function Description

KEYS NAME Main Function
 Under running status. Press this key to stop the
generator set and operate all partial brakes;
 Pressing this key can cancel the setting and back to
Open
upper class under edition.
 Under the setting mode with checking data, the data can
be saved and system will exit after pressing.
 Pressing this key will set the module into manual mode.
Manual
 Press this key for 3 seconds to enter into genset manual
Test
start/stop operation interface.

Auto  Pressing this key will set the module into auto mode.

 Active in Manual mode. Press this key, if S1 load is

S1 Close/Open opened, then the S1 closing relay will be energized; if S1
load is closed, then the S1 opening relay will be energized.
 Active in Manual mode. Press this key, if S2 load is
S2 Close/Open opened, then the S2 closing relay will be energized; if S1
load is closed, then the S2 opening relay will be energized.
 Under display mode, parts of the page can move up.
Up  Under edition mode, pressing this key to move the digit
or increase the numbers.
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 Under records mode, pressing this key to move the digit.

 Under display mode, parts of the page can move down.
 Under edition mode, pressing this key to move the digit
Down
or decrease the numbers.
 Under records mode, pressing this key to move the digit.
 Confirm the change under edition mode.
 Shift right under edition mode.
OK  Page exited under records checking mode.
SET  In standby state, press for 3 seconds to enter the
Eliminate alarm parameter setting mode.
 In the alarm page, press this key to eliminate the fault
alarm.

 LED Indicators description

Indicator Type Description
Alarm  Lights red when a fault alarm occurs.
Warning  Lights yellow when a warning alert occurs.
Running  Green during normal operation.
S1 Close Status  It is light on when S1 close input is activated.
S2 Close Status  It is light on when S2 close input is activated.
 It is light on when the module is in Manual mode.
Manual/Test Mode
 It is light on when the module is in Test mode.
Auto Mode  It is light on when the module is in Auto mode.

 Alarm records checking

ATS 420 controller can save 14 group of alarm records which contains the alarm
record data includes detailed data such as alarm time,prompt status information, etc.
How to check the alarm records:
1. Enter alarm record page:
1) Press the key for 3 seconds to view the alarm record.
2) Enter the setting mode, select the alarm record and press key to enter
2. Press to turn upper digit and press to turn lower digit in order to choose
the record you need. Press to confirm the record and come into history records
checking page.
3. Press to turn lower records under records checking page. Press to turn
upper records and press to revert back to alarm history records page.
4. Exit from records page: In the history records page and checking page, press
to exit.

Generator set start/stop operation

Test machine

In the main screen, Press the for 3 seconds to enter into manual start operation
interface.

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Press / key to choose parameters (the current line was highlighted with black)
and then press Confirm key to confirm.
1. Return Notes and function description
2. Stop to test When test machine has been chosen, and if this item is selected,
genset start signal will disconnect immediately and it will stop
TEST OFF-LOAD or TEST ON-LOAD operation.
3. Test on load It will send out a start generator signal immediately. After gen
voltage is normal, the ATS will transfer the load to mains
immediately regardless the mains is normal or not.
4. Test off load It will send out a start signal immediately. After gen voltage is
normal, if mains voltage is normal, the ATS will not act. If mains
voltage is abnormal, ATS will transfer the load to generator.
When mains volt recovers to normal, the ATS will transfer the
load to mains. At this time the start generator signal still
continuously outputs.
5. Cycle When this is chosen, oil engine start signal will output circularly
Run Start according to master status. Circular output time can be set by the
users. If oil engine fault occurs, it won't send start signal to the oil
engine. If it transfers to manual mode, it will keep current status
and stop circular start time counting.

Requirements needed:
1. In automatic mode.
2. Set output to S1/ S2 start normally open output
3. Set input to remote start input.
4. <Cycle running time> and <Cycle stop time> should be programmed.
5. Set the system type as S1 Gens & S2 Gens.
6. Set proper < Wait Running > time, and set default delay to 60s.

In manual mode,after choosing a test machine , generator start-signal will output

immediately, but the ATS will not transfer automatically except for operation manually
by pressing key on the front panel.

Manual start

Press and manual mode indicator is on, which means controller is in manual
mode.

Press , S1 close relay outputs immediately, if S1 close input is active, the S1

power supply connects to load.

Press , S2 close relay outputs immediately, if S2 close input is active, the S2

power supply connects to load.

Press , S1/S2 open relay outputs immediately, if S1/S2 close input is inactive, the
S1/S2 power supply disconnects with load.
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NOTE: For the ATS without neutral position, it is invalid to press key.

Remote start/stop
Send remote start/stop signals using MODBUS protocol via RS485 port.
Remote Stop：Disconnect the start signal, i.e. stop the running genset.
Remote Start：Output the start signal, i.e. start the genset.

Auto start/stop
Input port start/stop operation
Set input port as "Remote Start On Load" or "Remote Start Off Load", both could not
be set simultaneously.
Remote Start on Load：When the input is active, genset close relay will active after
genset is normal; when the input inactive, genset will stop automatically.
Remote Start off Load：When the input is active, mains close relay will active after
mains is normal; genset close relay will active when the mains is abnormal while
genset is normal; when the input inactive, genset will stop automatically.

"S1 GEN S2 GEN" start/Stop

When system is "S1 Gen S2 Gen", input port start/stop function is as follows:
Remote Start on Load: Detect S1 or S2 start output according to start mode. Genset
close relay will active after genset is normal.
Remote Start off Load: Detect S1 or S2 start output according to start mode. Both
genset S1 close relay and S2 close relay are deactivated after genset start.
S1,S2 Gens Start Type: Cycs Run, Master Run, Balance Run.

Cycle Run Start:

When remote start is active, S1 and S2 cycle run start according to the cycle run time.
At the first time to start the genset, choose "S1 Start" or "S2 Start" depends on the
"Master Set" information. e.g. S1 start at the first time if "S1 Master" is selected. The
S1 cycle run countdown is started according to the preset delay. At the same time,
genset fault delay will be initiated. If S1 genset is normal before the fault delay has
expired, S1 will take load; S2 start after the preset S1 cycle run delay has expired
and the S2 loading process is same as S1. S1 will stop automatically after the S2 has
take load successfully. S1 and S2 will cycle run in this way alternately until the
remote start signal deactivated.
During the start process, if there is genset fault alarm (genset fault delay overtime or
genset fault input is active), fail to close or load inhibit alarm occurs, the starting
genset will be stop immediately and the additional genset will be start automatically.
During the cycle run process, if "Auto Mode" is selected, the current status will be
hold and the "cycle run countdown" will be suspended.

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Master Run
Mater genset will be start when remote start signal is active. During the start process,
if there is genset fault alarm (genset supply delay overtime or genset fault input is
active), fail to close or load inhibit alarm occurs, the starting genset will be stop
immediately and the additional genset will be start automatically.Otherwise, the
master run genset will running continuously until the remote start signal deactivated.

Balance Run
The gensets which has the shortest running hours will be start when remote start
signal is active. During the start process, if there is genset fault alarm (genset supply
delay overtime or genset fault input is active), fail to close or load inhibit alarm occurs,
the starting genset will be stop immediately and the additional genset will be start
automatically. Otherwise, the current genset will running continuously until the remote
start signal deactivated.

In system "S1 Gen S2 Gen" to start/stop genset should meet following several
conditions:
1) It is active in Auto mode;
2) System set as "S1 Gen S2 Gen"；
3) Output port should be set as "S1 Genset Start" and "S2 Genset Start "；
4) Input port should be set as "S1 Genset Fault Input", "S1 Genset Fault Input" and
"Remote Start On Load" or "Remote Start Off Load";
5) Should set start mode when "S1 Gen S2 Gen" system is selected;
6) Should configure setting "Genset Supply Delay",If start mode is cycle run, also
should set "S1 Cycs Run Time" and "S2 Cycs Run Time";

Among input ports, "S1 Genset Fault Input" and "S2 Genset Fault Input" are
selective setting, Genset fault can be judged by "Genset Supply Delay" and there no
need to inquire the fault alarm via input port.When S1, S2 start type configured as
"Not Used", there is no start genset signals output

Switch operation and ATS power control

Manual mode is selected by pressing the button; a LED besides the button will
illuminate to confirm the operation.

Press S1 button, S1 close relay will active, after the close delay has expired,

S1 close relay will deactivated and the S1 take load. Press S1 button again
(Invalid for the ATS without Open Control), S1 open relay will active, after the open
delay has expired, S1 open relay will deactivated and the S1 off load.

Press S2 button, S2 close relay will active, after the close delay has expired,

S2 close relay will deactivated and the S2 take load. Press S2 button again

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(Invalid for the ATS without Open Control), S2 open relay will active, after the open
delay has expired, S2 open relay will deactivated and the S2 off load.

Automatic operation

Auto mode is selected by pressing the button; a LED besides the button will
illuminate to confirm the operation. The controller will select S1 power or S2 power
according to the preset "master set" and control the genset to start according to the
preset conditions.

ATS Power supply

Switch Power Type can be set as DC Power or AC Power. If DC Power is selected,
then the switch can be transferred at any time (even when both S1 and S2 are
outage). If AC Power is selected, whether the power is normal or not should be
judged according to the ATS power setting and AC power voltage.
The power of ATS is supplied by controller, as long as one power is normal, this can
ensure ATS voltage power supply normally and can be transferred properly.
Users should select power supply voltage (phase voltage or line voltage) based on
ATS type. If choose phase voltage, connect the phase voltage of S1 and S2 (e.g. A
phase) to normally close (Pin25) and normally open (Pin27) contact of auxiliary
output 2; connect N phase of S1 and S2 to normally close (Pin28) and normally open
(Pin30) contact of auxiliary output 3. And then connect the common output of
auxiliary output 2 and auxiliary output 3 to ATS power supplies. Enter into the
parameter setting interface,set the configurable output 2 as "ATS power L1" while set
the configurable output 3 as "ATS power N". If the ATS power supplied by Line
Voltage, same procedures as above but change phase N to phase voltage and the
auxiliary output 3 should be configured according to the set. Wiring diagrams are
shown as following:
ATS Power L1

ATS Power L2
ATS Power N
ATS Power L

A1 A2 N1 N2 A1 A2 B1 B2

25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30

AUX. AUX. AUX. AUX.

OUTPUT2 OUTPUT3 OUTPUT2 OUTPUT3
(10A) (10A) (10A) (10A)

ATS Power L1 ATS Power N ATS Power L1 ATS Power L2

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Prompt status information

The following is the prompt information and status display, also including
warning/alarm status.
NO. Item Description
When there is fault alarm occurs, the indication will be
Please reset the displayed when change the genset mode to Auto
1
alarm Mode manually.
Show in status bar
After S1 was already closed, the indication will be
S1 was already
2 displayed when "S2 close" button is pressed.
closed
Show in status bar
After S2 was already closed, the indication will be
S2 was already
3 displayed when "S1 close" button is pressed.
closed
Show in status bar
Cycle Run Start Mode is active when "S1 Gens S2
Cycle Gen Start
4 Gens" system is active.
Mode
Show in status bar
Balance Run Start Mode is active when "S1 Gens S2
Balance Gen Hours
5 Gens" system is active.
Mode
Show in status bar
Master Run Start Mode is active when "S1 Gens S2
Master-Slave Gen
6 Gens" system is active.
Start Mode
Show in status bar
Current mode is Auto mode.
7 Auto Mode
Show in status bar
Current mode is Manual mode.
8 Manual Mode
Show in status bar

S1 Status (Upper to Lower)

No. Item Description
If there is “S1 fail to start” failure occurs when “S1
Gens S2 Gens” system is selected, it will initiate a fault
1 S1 Genset Fault
alarm. " ALARM " lights always on, displays "S1
Genset Fault" on the current fault screen.
In Auto mode, S1 close failure is occurs. " ALARM "
2 S1 Fail to Close lights always on, displays " S1 Failed to Close " on
the current fault screen.
In Auto mode, S1 open failure is occurs. " ALARM "
3 S1 Fail to Open lights always on, displays " S1 Failed to Open " on the
current fault screen.
4 S1 Over Voltage Voltage is higher than the set value.
5 S1 Loss of Phase Loss of any phase of A, B and C.
6 S1 Over Freq Frequency is higher than the set value.
7 S1 Under Freq Frequency has fallen below the set value.
8 S1 Under Volt Voltage has fallen below the set value.
S1 Phase Seq
9 A-B-C phase sequence is wrong
Wrong
10 S1 Volt Normal The S1 voltage is within the specified setting range
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S2 Status (Upper to Lower)

No. Item Description
If there is “S2 fail to start” failure occurs when “S1
Gens S2 Gens” system is selected, it will initiate a fault
1 S2 Genset Fault
alarm. " ALARM " lights always on, displays " S2
Genset Fault " on the current fault screen.
In Auto mode, S2 close failure is occurs. " ALARM "
2 S2 Fail to Close lights always on, displays " S2 Failed to Close " on
the current fault screen.
In Auto mode, S1 open failure is occurs. " ALARM "
3 S2 Fail to Open lights always on, displays " S2 Failed to Open " on the
current fault screen.
4 S2 Over Voltage Voltage is higher than the set value.
5 S2 Loss of Phase Loss of any phase of A, B and C.
6 S2 Over Freq Frequency is higher than the set value.
7 S2 Under Freq Frequency has fallen below the set value.
8 S2 Under Volt Voltage has fallen below the set value.
S2 Phase Seq
9 A-B-C phase sequence is wrong
Wrong
10 S2 Volt Normal The S2 voltage is within the specified setting range

Other status (Upper to Lower)

No. Item Description
it will initiate a fault alarm. when the input is active.
1 Switch Trip Alarm " ALARM " lights always on, displays " Switch Trip
Alarm " on the current fault screen.
When the input is active and the action select “Fault”, it
will initiate a fault alarm, " ALARM " lights always on,
2 Forced Open Fault
displays " Forced Open Fault " on the current fault
screen.
3 Gens start Genset start signal output.
4 Remote Start This input is active when start the genset circularly.
When the input is active and the action select "Warn",
5 Battery Over Volt " WARNING " lights always on, displays " Battery
Over Volt " on the current fault screen.
When the battery voltage has fallen below the pre-set
6 Battery Under Volt value," WARNING " lights always on, displays "
Battery Under Volt " on the current fault screen.

Parameter setting
 Enter the edition page
Please set the parameters according to below steps:
1) In the any status and there is no alarm, please press for 3 seconds to enter
the parameter setting mode. The default password is “07623”.
2) Press and add number 1, press to reduce number 1, press to turn
the digit into right, press once done. Then system comes into menu after
confirmation of password setting. The screen will display error if password is
wrong. The correct password should be put after pressing any button.
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3) Press to turn the digit into upper position, press to turn the digit into
lower position, press to get into parameters setting page.
4) Press to shift up the parameters, press to shift down the parameters,
press to get into parameter changing page.
5) Press to add number 1, press to reduce number 1, press to turn
the digit into right, press once done. If the parameters setting is in the valid
setting range,then it can be saved, if not, it can not be saved.
6) Press to save the parameters and exit from edition page.
7) Press to revert back to last class if in any setting position.

Revert back to default: put password "97011" when coming into parameters
setting, then all the parameters can be set as defaults.
Note: the data can’t be saved if the user didn’t press to confirm the setting.
 Parameter list.
1) Basic setting
No Parameter Range (default) Notes
0-English
0 Language Language option.
1-简体中文
S1 Available The delay from S1 voltage abnormal
1 1-3600S(10S)
Delay to normal.
S1 Unavailable The delay from S1 voltage normal to
2 1-3600S(5S)
Delay abnormal.
S2 Available The delay from S2 voltage abnormal
3 1-3600S(10S)
Delay to normal.
S2 Unavailable The delay from S2 voltage normal to
4 1-3600S(5S)
Delay abnormal.
0: S1 Master
5 Master-Slave Set 1: S2 Master Main and backup generator selection
2: No Master
0: S1 Mains S2 Gen
1: S1 Gen S2 Mains
6 System Type Set Select the system type of S1, S2.
2: S1 Mains S2 Mains
3: S1 Gen S2 Gen
0: Single Phase,2-Wire
1: 2-Phase,3-Wire AC power supply mode for closing
7 AC System
2: 3-Phase,3-Wire output.
3: 3-Phase,4-Wire
AC system rated voltage value, used
8 Rated Voltage 0-600V (220V)
to calculate the alarm value.
AC system voltage upper limit. If the
Over Volt Set value is greater than the upper limit, it
9 0-200%(120%)
Value will be abnormal. It will be disabled
when the maximum value is 200.

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AC system voltage upper limit return

Over Voltage value. If the value is less than the
10 0-200%(115%)
Return return value, it is normal; if the
maximum value is 200, it is disabled.
AC system voltage lower limit. If it is
Under Voltage Set less than the lower limit, it will be
11 0-200%(80%)
Value abnormal. It will be disabled when the
maximum value is 0.
AC system voltage lower limit return
Under Voltage value. It is normal when it is greater
12 0-200%(85%)
Return Value than the return value, and it is disabled
when the maximum value is 0.
AC system rated frequency value,
13 Rated Frequency 10-75HZ (50HZ)
used to calculate the alarm value.
Upper frequency limit. If the value is
Over Frequency greater than the upper limit, it will be
14 0-200%(110%)
Set Value abnormal. It will be disabled when the
maximum value is 200.
Frequency cap return value. Less than
Over Frequency the return value is normal, and it is
15 0-200%(104%)
Return Value disabled when the maximum value is
set to 200.
Lower frequency limit. If the value is
Under Frequency less than the upper limit, it will be
16 0-200%(90%)
Set Value abnormal. It will be disabled when the
minimum value is set to 0.
Frequency lower limit return value. It is
Under Frequency normal when it is greater than the
17 0-200%(96%)
Return Value return value. Disabled when the
minimum value is set to 0.
Phase Sequence 0: Disable
18 Phase sequence detection.
Wrong 1: Enable

2)Switch setting
NO Parameter Range(default) Notes
1 Close Time 1-20S(5S) Pulse time of close relay
2 Open Time 1-20S(5S) Pulse time of open relay
Interval time from S1 switch open to S2 switch
3 Transfer Interval 0-9999(1S) close; or from S2 switch open to S1 switch
close.
When the breaker fail to open for the first time,
then the module will close for the second time
and the Again Close Delay begins, after the
4 Again Close Delay 0-20S(1S)
delay has expired, if still failed to open for the
second time, the module will send out fail to
open alarm.
When the breaker fail to close for the first time,
5 Again Open Delay 0-20S(1S) then the module will open for the second time
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delay has expired, if still failed to close for the

second time, the module will send out fail to
close alarm.
0: Use S1 Open and S2 Open to control)
0: CB/CC
1: PC switch with OFF position, use S1 Open
6 Switch Type 1: PC Three-stage
to control
2: PC Two-stage
2: PC switch without OFF position
Forced Open 0: Warn Alarm
7 Forced breaking function
Action 1: Fault Alarm
0: Disable If "Enable" is selected, "Close Time" and
8 Continuously Close
1: Enable "Open Time" are deactivated.
0: DC Power；
9 ATS Power Type Switch power supply type selection.
1: AC Power
Lower limit voltage of switch power; The switch
ATS Power
10 0-100%（70%） can not transfer when the value has fallen
Low Point
below the set value.
Upper limit voltage of switch power; The switch
ATS Power
11 0-200%（130%） can not transfer when the value has exceeded
High Point
the set value.

3)Generator setting
Range
NO Parameter Notes
(defaults)
When the genset is ready to start, start delay
Gen Start
1 0-9999S(1S) begins, after the start delay has expired, start
Delay
signal will be initiated.
When the genset is ready to stop, stop delay
2 Gen Stop Delay 0-9999S(5S) begins, after the stop delay has expired, stop
signal will be initiated.
0: Cycles Gens
1: Master-Slave
Gen-Gen Start
3 Gens Generator start mode.
Mode
2: Balance Gens
Hours
S1 Cycles
4 0-9999Min(720Min) Gens cycle start S1 running time.
Work Time
S2 Cycles
5 0-9999Min(720Min) Gens cycle start S2 running time.
Work Time
When the start signal is active, the start delay
Genset will be initiated. If the gen voltage lasts abnormal
6 0-9999S(120S)
Available Time after the delay has expired, "Genset Fault" alarm
will be initiated.
Battery Under "Battery Under Volts" alarm will be initiated if the
7 0-100V(10V)
Volt Set Value battery voltage has fallen below the set value.
Battery Under
"Battery Under Volts" alarm will be removed if
8 Volt Return 0-100V(10.5V)
the battery voltage has exceeded the set value.
Value
Battery Over "Battery Over Volts" alarm will be initiated if the
9 0-100V(30V)
Volt Set Value battery voltage has exceeded the set value.

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Battery Over
"Battery Over Volts" alarm will be removed if the
10 Volt Return 0-100V(29.5V)
battery voltage has fallen below the set value.
Value

4)Input/Output setting
No Parameter Range(defaults) Notes
0-25(2:Remote 0: Disable: Disable this digital function
1 AUX.INPUT 1
start on Load: ) 1: Forced Open: No matter the genset is in
manual mode or Auto mode, when the input
is active, this will force the breaker to
transfer the ATS to OFF position. "No
Breaking" ATS is unavailable.
2: Remote start on Load: When the mains
power is normal, the generator set will start
to output and the generator will close.
3: Remote start Off Load: When the mains
power is normal, the generator set starts to
output and the power generation is not
closed.
0-25(1:Forced 4: S1 Fault Input: When the unit is turned on
3 AUX.INPUT 2
Open) cyclically, the unit fails and cannot be
started.
5: S2 Fault Input: When the unit is turned on
cyclically, the unit fails and cannot be
started.
6: Breaker Trip Input: Switch trip fault input.
7: S1 Master Input: Force S1 to be active.
8: S2 Master Input: Force S2 to be active.
9:Test lamp: LED indicators on the panel are all
on; LCD backlight is on; LCD screen is
dark;
10-25: Reserved
0-40(11: Gens 0: Disable: Disable this relay function.
9 AUX.OUTPUT 1
Start Output) 1: Common Alarm: Output when the unit has
0-40(20: ATS any alarm, until the alarm is reset.
11 AUX.OUTPUT 2
Power L) 2: Common Fault Alarm: Output when the unit
has any fault alarm, the controller will open
until the alarm resets.
3: Common Warn Alarm: It is output when the
unit has any warning alarm, until the alarm
is reset.
4: Transition Fault: It includes S1 Fail to Close
0-40(23: ATS alarm, S1 Fail to Open alarm, S2 Fail to
13 AUX.OUTPUT 3
Power N) Close alarm, S2 Fail to Open alarm.
5: S1 Available: Output when S1 power is
normal.
6: S1 Unavailable: Output when S1 power
supply is abnormal.
7: S2 Available: Output when S2 power is
normal.
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8: S2 Unavailable: Output when S1 power

supply is abnormal.
9: Manual Mode: Output when the genset is in
Manual mode.
10: Auto Mode: Output when the genset is in
Auto mode.
11: Gens Start Output: Control the genset to
start.
12: S1 Close Control: Control the S1 switch to
close.
13: S1 Open Control: Control the S1 switch to
open. If PC Three-stage is selected, it also
Control the S2 switch to open.
14: S2 Close Control: Control the S2 switch to
close.
15: S2 Open Control: Control the S2 switch to
open.
16: Breaker1 On Feedback: The close status of
S1 switch.
17: Breaker2 On Feedback: The close status of
S2 switch.
18:S1 Genset Start: When the system type is
"S1 Gen S2 Gen", it controls the S1 genset
start.
19:S2 Genset Start: When the system type is
"S1 Gen S2 Gen", it controls the S2 genset
start.
20: ATS Power L1: 25-30 ATS power status
output. Refer to the related description of
ATS power supply "Switch operation and
ATS power control in the catalog".
21: ATS Power L2
22: ATS Power L3
23: ATS Power N
24: S1/S2 Abnormal Volt: It outputs when S1
voltage and S2 voltage are abnormal.
25: Maintenance and startup: Timing test
function starts;
26: Battery Under Volt: Output when battery is
under voltage.
27: Battery Over Volt: Output when battery is
over voltage.
28-40: Reserved
AUX.OUTPUT 1 0: Normally open
10
Active Type 1: Normally close
AUX.OUTPUT 2 0: Normally open
12 Set the state when the relay output is active
Active Type 1: Normally close
AUX.OUTPUT 3 0: Normally open
14
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5)Module setting
No Parameter Range(default) Notes
0: Manual
The primary modes on power, easy for
1 Primary Modes 1: Auto
user operation.
2: Previous Mode
2 Controller ID 1-255(16) The IP built by controller and PC.
00000-
3 User password Change the password.
65535(07623)
0-4800
4 RS485 baud rate 1-9600 RS485 communication baud rate.
2-19200
1
5 Stop Bit 2 stop bits or 1 stop bit can be set.
2
Current 2016/01/01- Permanent calendar inside, please correct
6
Year/Month/Date 2099/12/31 the date timely.
Permanent calendar inside, please correct
7 Current time 00:00:00-23:59:59
the time timely.
8 Start screen display 0-20.0s (5.0s) Start screen display time,0: No-display.
LCD light will be closed automatically
5.0-6000.0s without any button pressed after delay. If
9 Saving mode
(600.0s) setting as 6000.0s, back light always
lighted.
The time when the page reverts back to
10 Homing display 5.0-600.0s (600.0s) the home page, If setting as 600.0s:
disabled.
Start screen will be opened without any
LOGO delay display 5.0-
11 button pressed after delay, If setting as
under standby 6000.0(6000.0s)
6000.0s: disabled.
12 LCD contrast 50-127(106) Set the LCD display contrast.
6)Working and maintenance setting
No Parameter Range(defaults) Notes
This mode must be under auto mode.
Working plan is disabled once setting as disable.
Disable
Working plan The working plan will be executed according the
1 Every month
format chosen date when setting as every month.
Every week
The working plan will be executed according the
chosen date when setting as every week.
From 1st to 31st
Maintenance
2 Default: the first The date chosen for every month.
date per month
day
Maintenance Monday to Sunday
3 The date chosen for every week.
date per week Default: Sunday
Maintenance
Disabled/with
4 with load or To choose if the genset starts with load or not.
load
not
Maintenance 00:00-
5 Maintenance start time setting.
start time 23:59(00:00)
Maintenance
6 1-120m(5m) Maintenance running time setting.
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Fault finding
Symptoms Possible Solutions
Check DC voltage.
Controller no
Check DC fuse.
response with power
Check AC Power supply.
Check the system type setting;
Genset Start
Check the output port function type and output settings;
Abnormal
Check various start / stop function settings
Check switch
Check the connection between the controller and the switch;
Genset running while
Check whether the switch type setting is consistent with the
ATS not transfer
switch;
Check ATS power settings and wiring
Check auxiliary output connections, pay attention to normally
Auxiliary Output Error open contact and normally close contact.
Check the output settings in parameters settings.
Check whether the programmable input port is reliably grounded
when the input is valid, and it should be left floating when the
Auxiliary Input input is invalid (Note: If the input port is connected to an
Abnormal excessively high voltage, it may burn the input port);
Input port setting function and input valid type in detection
parameter setting
Check the USB connection.
USB communication Check whether the USB port of the computer is normal.
is abnormal Check whether the USB driver is installed.
Check whether the controller is normally powered on.
Check the connection.
Check if the communication ID number setting is correct.
RS485 cannot
Check if the A and B lines of RS485 are reversed.
communicate
Check if the RS485 communication line driver is installed or not.
normally
Check if the communication port of the PC is damaged.
Add a 120 Ω resistor between the AB of the controller RS485.

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