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Application note 1SDC200034M0201

1 oct 2004

Application of Automatic Transfer Switch unit ATS010

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
Wiring diagrams ................................................................................................................ 1
ATS010 unit Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1
Circuit Breakers accessories............................................................................................. 2
Auxiliary components ........................................................................................................ 4

Introduction
ATS010 is an electronic Automatic Transfer Unit, which is employed together with ABB
SACE Low Voltage Circuit breakers.
This documents provides application information for ATS010:
- wiring diagrams according to the type of circuit breaker
- power requirements for the electronic unit
- required accessories for the circuit breakers
- required additional devices (auxiliary devices)

Wiring diagrams
Wiring diagrams for ATS010 are published on the ABB Library as:
ITSCE-RM0020001
ITSCE-RM0021001
ITSCE-RM0022001
1SDM000033R0001

use of ATS010 with Emax circuit breakers

use of ATS010 with Isomax S3-S4-S5 circuit breakers
use of ATS010 with Isomax S6-S7 circuit breakers
use of ATS010 with Tmax T4-T5 circuit breakers

ATS010 unit Power Supply

A 24VDC or 48VDC power supply with backup battery / battery charger is required. This
is used to power the ATS010 unit.
Power supply should be dimensioned according to the ATS010 power requirements: 5W
at 24V, or 10W at 48V.
Battery capacity of at least 1.2 Ah is recommended (e.g. 2 battery units 12V, 1.2Ah
each, connected in series may be used).

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Circuit Breakers accessories

Each of the circuit breakers must be fitted with the following accessories:
Emax

shunt opening release YO

shunt closing release YC
gearmotor for charging of closing springs
auxiliary contact for signalling of circuit-breaker open/cosed
auxiliary contact for signalling of overcurrent release tripped
auxiliary contact for signalling of circuit-breaker racked-in
(only if withdrawable circuit breaker)

Isomax S3-S4-S5

direct action motor operating mechanism

auxiliary contacts:
one open/close change-over contact and one release
tripped contact (1Q 1SY)
contact for signalling circuit breaker racked-in (only if
withdrawable circuit breaker)

Isomax S6-S7

stored energy motor operating mechanism

auxiliary contacts:
1 open/close change-over contact and one release
tripped contact (1Q 1SY)
contact for signalling circuit breaker racked-in (only if
withdrawable circuit breaker)
key lock for motor operating mechanism against manual
operation

Tmax T4-T5

stored energy motor operator MOE

cabled auxiliary contacts AUX-C: 1 open/closed changeover
contact + 1 release tripped changeover contact (1Q 1SY)
auxiliary position contact AUP for signalling of circuit-breaker
racked-in (only if withdrawable circuit breaker)

In addition, mechanical interlock between the two breakers is required, as follows:

Emax

Mechanical interlock across two circuit-breakers

Isomax S3-S4-S5

Mechanical interlock across two circuit-breakers

Isomax S6-S7

Mechanical interlock across two circuit-breakers

Tmax T4-T5

Interlocking mechanism including frame (horizontal - MIR-HB or

vertical - MIR-VB) and plate (MIR-P)

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The following supply voltages can be used for the motor operator and opening/closing
releases:
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24V DC
48V DC
60V DC
110V DC (*)
24V AC
30V AC
48V AC
60V AC
110V..127V AC
220V..250V AC
Isomax S3-S4-S5
24V DC
48V DC
60V DC
110V DC(*)
100V...127V AC
220V...250V AC
Isomax S6-S7
24V DC
48V DC
60V DC
110V DC (*)
110V AC
120V...127V AC
220V...250V AC
Tmax T4-T5
24V DC
48V DC (*)
60V DC (*)
110V DC (*)
24V AC
48V...60V AC
110V...125V AC
220V...250V AC
(*) Only listed values are allowed. Do not use other supply
voltages (e.g., 54V DC, 100V DC, 120V DC).

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Auxiliary components
The following auxiliary components are employed, as shown in the wiring diagrams:
- Q61/1, Q61/2 protection devices
- K1, K2 contactors
- KC1, KC2, KO1, KO2 contactors

Q61/1, Q61/2 protection devices

These devices are used to protect:
- the input circuit of ATS010
- the motor operators or opening/closing coils of the circuit breakers, if they are powered
by normal and emergency lines (see circuit diagram "Without safety auxiliary power
supply")

How to select Q61/1 and Q61/2

Fuses or modular circuit breakers may be used, according to specific installation
requirements.
Fuses are selected as follows:
- if application is With DC or AC safety auxiliary voltage (like on page 3 and 4 of
diagrams), 30 mA fuses should be used.
- if application is Without safety auxiliary voltage (like on page 2 of diagrams)
fuses must be selected according to electrical data of motor operators or shunt releases
(see technical catalogue of relevant range of circuit breaker).
For line-to-line voltages below or equal to 400V, ABB modular circuit breakers can be
selected as follows:
- if application is With DC or AC safety auxiliary voltage (like on page 3 and 4 of
diagrams)
Q61/1 : 2-pole modular circuit breaker In=1A(C) ( S252 C1 )
Q61/2 : 4-pole modular circuit breaker In=1A(C) ( S254 C1 )

- if application is Without safety auxiliary voltage (like on page 2 of diagrams)

devices must be selected according to short-circuit current calculated at the main
breakers:
short circuit current
<= 7.5 kA

Q61/1 : 2-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S240 series ( S242 C6 )

Q61/2 : 4-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S240 series ( S244 C6 )

<= 10 kA

Q61/1 : 2-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S250 series ( S252 C6 )

Q61/2 : 4-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S250 series ( S254 C6 )

<= 15 kA

Q61/1 : 2-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S270 series ( S272 C6 )

Q61/2 : 4-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S270 series ( S274 C6 )

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<= 50 kA

Q61/1 : 2-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S500 series ( S502 C6 )

Q61/2 : 4-pole modular circuit breaker In=6A(C), S500 series ( S504 C6 )

> 50 kA (**)

Q61/1 and Q61/2 : 6A fuses gG6 (total quantity: 6)

(**) NOTE: if allowed by application, 6A fuses gG6 can be used for lower short-circuit current too

K1, K2 contactors
These interlocked contactors are used only if application is Without safety auxiliary
voltage.
Their purpose is to switch power supply to the motor operators or opening/closing coils
of the circuit breakers between Normal and Emergency power supply.

How to select K1 and K2

ABB interlocked contactors (compact reversing contactors) VB6 are recommended as
K1 and K2. Contactors with at least two main contacts and one normally closed auxiliary
contact are required.
K1 and K2 are selected according to the operating voltage of the motor operator or shunt
opening/closing releases, as follows:
Contactor Type

ABB Code

110V...127V AC

VB6-30-01 110V...127VAC

GJL 121 1901 R 8014

220V...250V AC

VB6-30-01 220V...250VAC

GJL 121 1901 R 8010

KO1, KC1, KO2 and KC2 contactors

These contactors are used only if application is With DC safety power supply. Their
purpose is to control the motor operators and opening/closing releases.

How to select KO1, KC1, KO2 and KC2

ABB mini contactors BC6 are recommended for this application.
They must be selected according to the type of breakers and supply voltage as follows:
Contactor Type

ABB Code

Emax
Isomax S6-S7
Tmax T4-T5

24V DC
48V DC
60V DC
110V..125VDC

BC6-30-10-1.4 24VDC
BC6-30-10-1.4 48VDC
BC6-30-10-1.4 60VDC
BC6-30-10-1.4 110VDC

GJL 121 3001 R 0101

GJL 121 3001 R 1106
GJL 121 3001 R 0103
GJL 121 3001 R 0104

Isomax S3-S4-S5

24VDC
48VDC
60VDC
110..125VDC

BC6-22-00 24VDC
BC6-22-00 48VDC
BC6-22-00 60VDC
BC6-22-00 110..125VDC

GJL 121 3501 R 0001

GJL 121 3501 R 1006
GJL 121 3501 R 0003
GJL 121 3501 R 0004

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