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WEBINAR FOR THE IEC MARKET

New generation Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) solutions

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Speakers

Anatoly Kosyakin Laura Mazzoleni

Global Application Specialist Global Product Manager
Electrification business, Smart Power Electrification business, Smart Power

Antti Kullas
Global Product Manager
Electrification business, Smart Power

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This is what we do

ABB is a technology leader that is driving the

digital transformation of industries. With a
history of innovation spanning more than
130 years, ABB has four customer focused,
globally leading Businesses: Electrification,
Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics
& Discrete Automation, supported by the
ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s Power
Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in
2020. ABB operates in more than 100
countries with about 144,000 employees

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Agenda

Introduction to Transfer Switching

New generation:
• Circuit-breakers based ATS
• Switch based ATS
ABB Transfer Switch Solutions
Questions and Answers

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Introduction to Transfer Switching
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Transfer switch
Power security starts here

Normal power Alternative power

– A normal power source provides power to all loads for an source source
indefinite long time. The power is provided by the utility network.

– An alternative power source provides power in case the power

supply from the utility is interrupted or differs from nominal
values:
• Generator sets
Transfer switch
• Separate feeder of supply network that is independent of the
normal feeder
• Storage batteries

– A transfer switch contains one or more switching devices for

disconnecting load circuits from one supply and connecting to Electrical loads
another supply1)

June 10, 2020 Slide 6 1) IEC 60947-6-1: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 6-1: Multiple function equipment – Transfer switching equipment
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There’s an ABB solution for every application

Data centers Hospitals Infrastructure

Industry Power plants Commercial & Residential buildings

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Transfer Switch Solutions classification

– Circuit-breakers Circuit-
– Switch technology breakers
Switching device
– Contactors
– Static transfer switch

Switch
technology
– Manual transfer switch (MTS) – operated manually with handle
– Remotely operated transfer switch (RTS) – motorized or with
Controlling method solenoid, controlled remotely with rotary switch or push button
– Automatic transfer switch (ATS) – equipped with ATS controller Contactors
or embedded ATS software

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Location of ATS on the single-line diagram

ATS in the Main Distribution Board (MDB) to back up power supply for most
of facility loads, mainly based on circuit-breakers, because:
1. Overcurrent protection after MV/LV transformers is required
2. Switch and contactors based ATS will require additional space in the
switchgear and installation time
3. Power supply configurations with bus tie are only possible with circuit-
breakers
4. Withdrawable executions are needed to conduct a safe maintenance

ATS in Sub-Distribution Board (SDB) to back up power supply for selected

critical facility loads, mainly based on switch technology, because:
1. Overcurrent protection is provided by upstream devices
2. No need to conduct a selectivity study
3. Isolation function is needed to conduct a safe maintenance

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New generation of Circuit-breakers based ATS
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Conventional solution
Circuit-breakers based ATS Normal power Alternative power
source source

Traditional ATS systems based on low voltage circuit-breakers typically

require the installation of external controllers to monitor the power lines
and perform automatic transfer switching operations ATS
controller

Intrinsic limitations are:

• Need of external device with basic functionality and dedicated copper
connections
• Replication of voltage sensing from the circuit-breakers
• Limited measurement capabilities
• Absence of continuity check RTS based on
circuit breakers
• Limited diagnostics data
• Limited configuration capabilities
• Basic communication protocols

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Embedded ATS
New generation of circuit-breakers based ATS

SACE Emax 2 low voltage circuit-breakers introduce a new

generation of ATS solutions, fully embedded in the device

• No need of external ATS controller

• Ekip trip units used as PLC to manage automatic operations
• Embedded measurement capabilities through integrated modules
• Circuit-breakers equipped with accessories for remote operations and
communication (Ekip modules)
• Proprietary communication bus available for direct signals exchange
between circuit-breakers
• Self-diagnostics of internal connections (e.g. Ekip Link bus connection,
sensors status, circuit-breaker diagnostics)

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Embedded ATS
New generation of circuit-breakers based ATS

How it works

Ekip trip units Ekip Connect 3 tool

to enable the automatic transfer switching for ATS logic configuration and commissioning
operations

Ekip modules
ATS License
to enable communication and check that all
pre-configured and tested to download and
the conditions for the transfer procedure are
activate
satisfied

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Embedded ATS
New generation of circuit-breakers based ATS

Built-in approach
• As compact as circuit-breakers
• Less and more simplified connections
• Higher system reliability guaranteed

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Embedded ATS
New generation of circuit-breakers based ATS

Logic configuration
Built-in approach
• As compact as circuit-breakers
• Less and more simplified connections
• Higher system reliability guaranteed

Optimized commissioning
• Ready-to-go solution
• Intuitive interface through Ekip Connect 3 software tool
• Lower installation and commissioning time

License transfer

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Embedded ATS
New generation of circuit-breakers based ATS

Built-in approach
• As compact as circuit-breakers
Buy
• Less and more simplified connections
• Higher system reliability guaranteed

Optimized commissioning
• Ready-to-go solution
• Intuitive interface through Ekip Connect 3 software tool
• Lower installation and commissioning time

Upgrade
Powerful electronics
• Wide range of communication protocols
• Cloud-connectivity to the ABB Ability EDCS platform
• New generation of Ekip trip units with software upgradability

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New generation of Switch based ATS
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Conventional solution
Switch based ATS

Normal
Alternative
- Two switch-disconnectors side by side or back to back on the power source
power source
common shaft
- Bridging bars on the load side
- Electromechanical motor (with gearbox) with limited voltage
options ATS
controller
- External wiring harnesses
- External controller with basic functionality
- Limited measuring capabilities
- Limited diagnostics data
- Limited configuration possibilities
- Limited communication capabilities
RTS based on
switch technology

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Conventional solution
Switch based ATS

Conventional solution:
ATS controller
- Bringing dangerous line voltages to the door

Conclusion RTS based on

switch technology
- Increased probability of fault due to possible mistakes during
the installation and assembly
- Overall safety and reliability of the installation may be
compromised

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TruONE® ATS
New generation of Switch based ATS

World’s first true ATS

– One unit, One wire – just like an ATS should be.
• Saves up to 60 meters of wire.
• Embedded controller with detachable HMI
– Purpose built ATS
• Power pole design for two sources
• Versions with overlapping neutral
• Maintenance free poles
– Solenoid operated mechanism
• In-phase transfer below 50 ms
• 200-480V with one TruONE part number
– Modular structure to simplify service
• All critical components are replaceable

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TruONE® ATS
New generation of Switch based ATS

World’s first true ATS

– Enhanced measuring capabilities
• Embedded Rogowski coils
• Current, power, energy, THD
– Market leading communication capabilities
• 6 protocols and same modules as with ABB Emax 2
– Optimized commissioning:
• Automated commissioning capabilities
• Programming via PC tool (Ekip Connect), without power
• Common tool for configuring ABB low voltage devices

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TruONE® ATS
New generation of Switch based ATS

World’s first true ATS

– Improved diagnostics
• Generator start time/date, start-up time
– Predictive maintenance
• Temperature, contact wear
– Cloud connectivity with ABB AbilityTM: EDCS
• Real time monitoring
– Type tested: IEC, UL, CCC

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ABB Transfer Switch Solutions
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Summary
Integrated and future ready ATS solutions – why?

Simplicity and reliability

Increase reliability of power supply to your critical loads, while
decreasing installation time and complexity in the maintenance
→ All-in-one concept

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Summary
Integrated and future ready ATS solutions – why?

Speed up your project

Increase the turnover of your assembly line with enhanced
commissioning capabilities
→ Ekip Connect 3 configuration tool – common for ABB devices,
offline configuration

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Summary
Integrated and future ready ATS solutions – why?

Stay proactive, save time and reduce costs

Improve the efficiency of the facility and plan maintenance
effectively with the wide variety of data available via
communication protocols or in ABB Ability Electrical Distribution
Control System (EDCS)

Monitor energy consumption and costs at a glance, implementing

energy management strategies easier and faster.

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World headquarters for
transfer switch
solutions
From well-established technologies to
the latest in digital innovation

• Manual, motorized, automatic

• Closed and open transition
• Open and enclosed types
• IEC, UL, CCC

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Transfer switch resources

• Offering
• Documentation
• Videos
For more information visit: • Latest news
solutions.abb/transferswitches

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