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ATS740 (2 – Wire) Auto-transfer Switch

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Set in a compact 72 x 144mm DIN standard module, the ATS740 Auto-Transfer-Switch is purpose designed to
operate with contactors or motorised circuit breakers in automatic mains failure (A.M.F) applications where no DC
supply is present. As the unit is AC powered from either the Mains or the Alternator, at the point of Mains Failure
(engine not running) the unit is not powered! Thus, a ‘True Delay on Disconnect’ Start Timer incorporating a
magnetically latching ‘RUN’ relay is employed. This provides a simple 2 – wire (volt-free) connection to a remote
mounted Gen-Set. If our RSM72 Remote Start Module is employed as the engine controller it can easily operate at a
distance in excess of 100 metres.

The front panel has nine ‘High Intensity’ LED’s to indicate mains, alternator & system status together with a selector
switch providing ‘Plant Off (Stop), Auto, Test off Load & Test on Load operating modes. All user adjustable
timers and level potentiometers are accessible at the rear of the unit. No special equipment is required.

MODE SELECTION
AUTO: With the mains supplying the load (‘Mains Available’ & ‘Mains on Load’ and ‘Power’ LED’s lit) the
ATS740 is in automatic ‘Standby’ mode. Should the mains fall out of limits (and remain so for the
duration of the Start Delay time, T1) the RUN relay will ’Set’, issuing a start command to the remote
genset controller. Once the generating set is running and producing an output within limits, the
ATS740 will control the transfer devices and switch the load to the generating set. Should the mains
supply return within limits the unit will control the sequence of events in order to switch the load
back to the mains supply and stop the generating set after the ‘Cool Down Timer’ (T3) has elapsed.
The unit is now back in ‘Standby’ mode.
In this mode the remote test on and off load inputs are enabled as below
TEST
OFF-LOAD: The RUN contacts will close via the Mode-Switch irrespective of the RUN relay status. However,
the mains (provided that it remains within limits) will continue supplying the load. In the event of the
mains falling out of limits, the unit will operate as though in AUTO mode but the engine will not
stop after the mains return sequence is complete
TEST
ON-LOAD: Operates as above but forces the alternator to take the load as if the mains had fallen out of limits,
irrespective of the actual mains-available status.
(STOP)
PLANT OFF: Two-wire ‘Run’ contacts are open circuit (via the mode switch) forcing the engine to stop, via it’s
own control system, irrespective of the RUN relay status. If the unit is powered (from the alternator
or mains) or powered up in this mode, the RUN relay will be re-set, signalling the engine to stop. If
the Mains is within limits it will take the load, ‘Mains Available’, ‘Mains on Load’ and ‘Power’
LED’s lit.

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TYPICAL A.M.F OPERATION
1) With healthy Mains, turn the Mode Switch from ‘Off’ to ‘Auto’ (see note.1)

2) Auto mode selected, mains within limits and supplying the load. Engine not running.
‘Mains Available’, ‘Mains On Load’ & ‘Power’ LED’s lit

3) Mains supply out of limits : no LED’s lit (see note.3)

MCC and MBR relays de-energise
Start Delay (T1) times out : pulses ‘Run Plant’ relay to set position, status LED lit (see note.2)
Closed RUN contacts signal engine controller to start
Engine runs up to speed : ‘Power’ LED lit
• Alternator within limits : ‘Alternator Available’ LED lit
• Standby Contactor Control relay (SCC) energises, connecting term. 18 & 19
• Standby Break delay (T4) timing out : ‘Transfer Delay’ LED lit
• Standby Break Relay (SBR) energises

4) Alternator within limits and supplying the load

MCC & MBR
‘Alternator Available’, ‘Alternator On Load’ & ‘Power’ LED’s lit De-energise

4) Mains supply returns to within limits : ‘Mains Available’ LED lit

Mains within limits for ‘Restoration Delay’ (T2) : status LED lit
SCC de-energises and ‘Alternator On Load’ LED extinguishes
If mains goes ‘out of limits’ at this point
Mains within limits for ‘Cool Down’ time (T3) : status LED lit
Mains Contactor Control relay (MCC) energises, connecting term. 9 & 10
Mains Break delay (T5) timing out : ‘Transfer Delay’ LED lit
If mains goes ‘out of limits’ at this point
Mains Break relay (MBR) energises
• If mains goes ‘out of limits’ at this point
• ‘Run Plant’ relay is pulsed to reset position, status LED extinguishes (see note.2)
• RUN contacts open, signalling the engine to stop

NOTES:

1) When initially switching from ‘Off’ to ‘Auto’ mode, the ‘Run Plant’ led will flash on, once.

2) Whilst the unit is powered (‘Power’ LED lit), the ‘Run Plant’ LED indicates the RUN relay status. That is,
LED lit for RUN relay in the ‘Set’ position and un-lit for the Run Relay in the ‘Reset’ position

3) If the Mains supply goes out of limits and returns to within limits during the Start Delay time (engine not
running) the ’Cool Down’ timer will run and its status LED light.

Key
SCC Standby Contactor Control (relay) Normally-open contacts linking term.18 & 19
MCC Mains Contactor Control (relay) Normally-open contacts linking term. 9 & 10
SBR Standby Break Relay Volt-Free changeover contact set
MBR Mains Break Relay Volt-Free changeover contact set
RUN Run Relay Volt-Free normally-open contacts

T1 Start Delay ‘True’ Delay-on-Disconnect Timer

T2 Restoration Delay on Mains return
T3 Cool Down Delay
T4 Standby Break Delay Delay before ‘Standby Break Relay’ (SBR) can energise (after SCC)
T5 Mains Break Delay Delay before ‘Mains Break Relay’ (MBR) can energise (after MCC)

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CONNECTIONS
Always ensure that the correct wire sizes are used and that all terminals are tightened correctly

Terminal Description Input / Output Connect To ------

1 N/O Volt-Free ‘Run’ Contact N/O V/F Contact RSM72, Term.18 (Run, +Ve I/P)
2 C/O Volt-Free ‘Run’ Contact C/O V/F Contact RSM72, Term.17(Auto+Ve O/P)&N/O 2nd Time Clock
Contact
3 1 2 Test Off Load Input -VE Input Anode of 1 Amp external diode. To Run off Load
4 Auto Output C/O Contact Common of 1st Time Clock Contact
5 Test On Load Input N/O Contact Link To 1st Time Clock N/O If Required to Run On Load
6 Auto Run C/O Contact Common of 2nd Time Clock Contact

7 Mains on Load ‘Mains’ On-Load Status A.C. Input Live - Mains (via n/o ‘Aux.’ contacts)
8 Mains ‘Mains’ Voltage Sensing A.C. Input Neutral - Main Sensing
9 Mains ‘Mains’ Voltage Sensing A.C. Input Live - Main Sensing (280VAC max)
10 MCC ‘Mains’ Contactor Control A.C. Output Live - Mains Contactor Coil output
11 C/O V/F Contacts Mains Break Control
MBR
12 N/O V/F Contacts Mains Break Control
Mains Break Relay
13 N/C V/F Contacts Mains Break Control
14 Earth Screen
15 N/C V/F Contacts Standby Break Control
16 SBR N/O V/F Contacts Standby Break Control
Standby Break Relay
17 C/O V/F Contacts Standby Break Control
18 SCC ‘Standby’ Contactor Control A.C. Output Live - Standby Contactor Coil output
19 ALT. Alternator Voltage Sensing A.C. Input Live - Alternator Sensing (280VAC max)
20 ALT. Alternator Voltage Sensing A.C. Input Neutral - Alternator Sensing
21 Alt. On Load Alternator On-Load Status A.C Input Live – Alternator
(via n/o ‘Aux.’ contacts)
22 (Reserved)

Note: - Terminals 3, 4, 5 & 6 may be connected to externat contacts to run system from a remote switch (i.e. Time
Clock) only when in “Auto Mode”

BUILD OPTIONS
Model Description Phase Monitoring Manual, Mains - Restoration

ATS 740 / 115 Standard Model 1 phase No

ATS 740 / 230 Standard Model 1 phase No

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SPECIFICATION
Mains Sensing : 280VAC (maximum) Single Phase with hysteresis
Upper Threshold 180V (for 220/240V systems) & 90V (for 110/120V systems) - - or as specified.
Lower Threshold 160V (for 220/240V systems) & 80V (for 110/120V systems) - - or as specified.

Alternator Sensing : 280VAC (maximum) Single Phase with hysteresis

Upper Threshold 190V (for 220/240V systems) & 95V (for 110/120V systems) - - or as specified.
Lower Threshold 170V (for 220/240V systems) & 85V (for 110/120V systems) - - or as specified.

Relay Contacts : RUN contacts = SPNO rated at 8A / 60VDC (Resistive Load)

SCC & MCC contacts = SPNO rated at 16A / 230VAC (Resistive Load)
MBR & SBR contacts = volt-free SPCO rated at 16A / 230VAC (Resistive Load)

De-rate to 14% for ALL inductive loads (i.e. 16A resistive = 2.2A inductive)

Timers : T1 Start Delay 0.5 - 30 sec User Adjustable [True ‘Delay on Disconnect’ Timer]
T2 Run-On Delay 30s - 30 min User Adjustable (unless specified otherwise)
T3 Stop Delay 4s - 4 min User Adjustable (unless specified otherwise)
T4 Standby Break Delay 0- 30sec User Adjustable (unless specified otherwise)
T5 Mains Break Delay 0- 30sec User Adjustable (unless specified otherwise)

General : Ambient temperature -100C to +550C operating temperature -250C to +700C Storage

Protection : Internal ‘Varistor’ devices are fitted to minimise arcing and hence prolong the contact life on the
MCC and SCC relays. They are also fitted at the Mains and Alternator inputs to protect the sensing
circuitry.

Construction : Through panel fitting, horizontally mounted, 72 x 144mm DIN standard case. Reversed screen
printed “LEXAN” front panel. Printed Circuit Boards, varnished as standard.

Dimensions & Mounting:

Notes :
1/ All dimensions
72 in mm
2/ Not to Scale
3/ Panel cut-out
68 x 140mm
122
144

The module must be fitted into a suitable control panel which provides adequate protection from the extremes of
Temperature, Humidity & Vibration. If this control panel is set-mounted then suitable ‘Anti-Vibration’ mounts
MUST be used.

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