Control and indication

Changeover switches

Wiring Diagrams for the use of changeover switches (I-0-II)

with stand-by generators
Stand-by generator or Alternative supply generator: typical location NOTE 1: In Australia and NZ, the Main Supply Neutral upstream of
of manual changeover device with centre “off” position in the main the MEN connection is NOT allowed to be switched.
switch board. (AS/NZS 3010: Electrical installations - Generating sets).

The incoming changeover must be protected with an appropriate NOTE 2: Refer to AS/NZS 3000, 3010 and local Service and
MCB 63A - 6kA - C curve to protect against short circuit and Installation Rules for specific requirements.
disconnection.

Single phase

MAIN SWITCH BOARD

Normal Supply Generator Set

GS

Incoming Check
power
Check power
L G N GN protection
protection

L N
2P Changeover Switch
Outgoing
Installation
main switch* *May also be
a circuit breaker
To electrical
installation

Main Neutral Link

indication
Control &

Three phase

MAIN SWITCH BOARD

Normal Supply Generator Set
L1
L2 L1
L2
L3
L3 GS
N

Check Check power

power protection
protection
Incoming
R G1 W G2 B G3 N GN
I II I II I II I II
L1 L2 L3 N
4P Changeover Switch
Outgoing

Installation
main switch* *May also be a
circuit breaker
To electrical
installation

Main Neutral Link

250 Subject to technical modification