Automatic Transfer Switches

When a generator set is installed to automatically provide standby power in the event of mains failure, a load transfer panel or automatic transfer switch is required. The transfer panel is designed to sense when the mains has failed, signal the generator set to start, switch the load from the failed mains to the generator set and then switch it back after the mains is reestablished. See below.

Function of a oad Transfer !anel MTi Load Transfer Panel The "Ti oad Transfer !anel is a microprocessor based control system that is designed to work with #utostart $ontrol Systems %&''(, )''(, )''(*, +('(, +&'( and #ccess )''' Series, to form an automatic mains failure system. -nly a two wire interconnection is necessary between the generator set control panel and the "Ti panel making the installation very simple. The two wires are identified for all F. Wilson #utostart $ontrol Systems as/"Ti $0- System !anel 1 2 &) &''( series panel 3 2 &) )''( Series panel 1 2 &) )''(* series panel 1 2 &)

"Ti $0- System !anel 1 2 &)

#ccess )''' series panel 4 2 &)

+('( Series panel (5 2 65

+&'( series panel 1" 2 6'

General Operation When the micro controller is operating correctly the green heartbeat *7 will flash. The "Ti changeover system monitors the mains voltage, if the control system detects that the mains supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined setpoint a timer is enabled, &"T %mains fail timer,. #lso the corresponding red *7 will illuminate to indicate the phase on which the undervoltage was sensed. 8f the mains is still below the setpoint when &"T has timed out then the "Ti will open the mains contactor to disconnect the mains from load. Then the 90contact will close to link the two wires of the generator control system autostart %as shown above,. The generator will start and once up to rated speed and voltage a timer will be enabled, #T. #T is the alternator timer which will time out and then allow the generator contactor to close, the load will now be supplied by the genset. The "Ti will still monitor the mains for when it returns. #s soon as the mains returns and is above a healthy level setpoint, ("T %mains return timer, will be enabled. 8f the mains is still

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present and within limits after ("T times out the generator contactor will open to disconnect the genset from mains. 7:T %7eadband Timer, will now start to time and once complete the mains contactor will close reconnecting the load to the mains again. The genset will continue to run, due to ;-T %run on timer,, this is enabled as soon as the generator is taken off load and the purpose of this is so that the genset is allowed some time to run with no load for cooling purposes. -nce ;-T has timed out then the 90- contact connecting the two autostart wires will open and the generator will shut down awaiting the ne<t mains fail. Timer Settings There are 4 main timers used on the "Ti !$:. These are/ Timer name &"T #T ("T 7:T ;-T Timer function "ains fail timer #lternator timer "ains return timer 7ead band timer ;un -n Timer Timer details Time from mains failure to the issue of generator start signal Time from generator available to generator contactor close signal Time from mains available to generator contactor open signal Time between generator contactor open signal and mains contactor close signal and vice versa Time from generator contactor open signal to gen stop signal Timer range (s = +'s 's = +'s &m)'s = &3m 's = (4s 5s = 3m Default Settings +s +s &m)'s 1s )4s

The timers are changed using on board 78! switches SW( and SW& and are defined according to the diagram below.

Procedure for changing the timer settings 1. &. 5. ). Remo e all power from the !oard. 8nsert 89> ) for (' seconds to reset system. Set timer 78! switches as required. ;emove 89> ) and reconnect power to board.

Optional Remote Status "ndication L#D$s% 8f fitted, this option allows a remote indication of the status *7?s that are mounted on the "Ti panel. # (' way ribbon cable connected to connector *$(( on the "Ti !$: sends the appropriate signals to a matching status display !$:

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Mains&Generator oltage le el threshold The "Ti allows the mains and generator fail0return points to be set on site without the use of variable #$ supplies. This is done with use of a calibrated multimeter and applying the measured 7$ values to an equation to calculate the e<act #$ setpoint. There are si< potentiometers on the !$: called "#, ":, "$, .#, .: and .$. These pots are for ad@usting the setpoint for each phase sensed from the mains and generator. The fail setpoint is set typically ('A lower than the rated line to neutral voltage. The return setpoint is then automatically set for ).4A above the fail point. To give an e<ample/ 8f the voltage system was )(40&)'v the fail point would be &)' < '.6 B &(+v. The healthy return point would then be &(+ < (.')4 B &&+v.

Procedure for setting mains&gen threshold

Mains (. $onnect a calibrated 7$ meter test points !C# and .97. %see diagram over, &. #d@ust pot "# to bias measured 7$ voltage to desired level based on the formula D7$ B %Dac < '.'&3, = '.5+( To carry on the e<ample we were required to set the fail point for &(+v, this would equate to a dc voltage of 4.+31v. 5. ;epeat for phase : 2 $ using test point !C: and pot ": for phase :, use !C$ and "$ for phase $. Generator (. $onnect a calibrated 7$ meter test points .*9# and .97. &. #d@ust pot .# to bias measured 7$ voltage to desired level based on the formula D7$ B %Dac < '.'&3, = '.5+( 5. ;epeat for phase : 2 $ using test point .*9: and pot .: for phase :, use .*9$ and .$ for phase $.

'ontrol Switches
The main control switch on the front of the panel has three positions/#ET- = The normal position for automatic operation. T*ST W8TC-ET T;#9SF*; = For testing the generator set without connecting the load. This switch will start the generator immediately. T*ST W8TC T;#9SF*; = For testing the generator set with the load connected. This switch simulates a mains failure by disconnecting a phase from the !$: and the "Ti will operate as for a mains failure. 8n addition to the main control switch there is a F$ontrol :ypassG key switch for use by service personnel only. 8n the FnormalG position the "Ti operates normally. The other two positions allow for the service personnel to manually connect the load to the operating generator set or

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to the mains supply. This switch would be used if the "Ti !$: has been damaged or the timer settings are to be changed. Status L#D$s The front of the door has the status *7?s, maintenance switch and main control switch. There are four status *7?s as shown. !ressing the amp Test :utton, located on the front of the door, will illuminate them for testing.

"Ti Series oad Transfer !anel Status 7isplay 8tem 7escription (. &. 5. ). F"ains #vailableG Status *7 F"ains on oadG Status *7 F.enerator on oadG Status *7 F.enerator #vailableG Status *7

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7escription ink ) = Timer reprogramming "#, ": 2 "$ .#, .: 2 .$ "ains test points !C#, !C: 2!C$

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7escription .en test points .*9#, .*9: 2 .*9$ .97 Test !oint Doltage selector link & Doltage selector link 5

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