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Automatic Transfer Switchboard
Utility
Facility
load
Gen
• Low or medium voltage • Available as closed or open transition
– closed transition eliminates power
• Low voltage switchgear available outage during transfer – open
as UL 891 listed transition prevents connection of
generator to utility
• Provides all necessary
overcurrent protection – no • Available in NEMA 3R for outdoor use
additional generator or utility (as shown)
circuit breakers required
• Feeder circuit breakers for a total
• Available as service entrance as facility switchgear solution are
required by NEC available
• Includes active synchronizing • High accuracy electrical metering
• Utility RTU compatible • Standard silver plated copper bus
[Link] 433 N. 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 Tel. 765-446-2343
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Service System Not In
Utility Disconnected Automatic Mode
Monitor
90 100 110
APT
80 PS-P
70
60
% Amps V 1 / V1-2
50 A1
40 kVA
A neutral
V 2 / V2-3
A2
PF
Hz
V 3 / V3-1
A3
kW
kVAR
MAX
DMD MAX MIN
MAX
ESC SELECT ENTER
MIN
1 2 3 Status
Set-
4 5 6 points
Generator
Monitor 7 8 9
Prot-
Enter 0
ection
APT
PS-V
V 1 / V1-2
V 2 / V2-3
Hz
V 3 / V3-1
Service Disconnect Automatic Operation Transition Mode
Off/Reset Closed Trans.
Phase Energize Disconnect Test/ Automatic Closed Return Open
rotation Transfer Trans. Trans.
MAX
DMD MAX MIN
MAX
ESC SELECT ENTER
MIN
Control Panel Layout
(closed transition, service entrance configuration shown)
Switchboard Specifications
Voltage: 208 – 600V, 3 phase, 3 or 4 wire (low voltage)
2400 – 15kV, 3 phase, 3 wire (medium voltage)
Current: Up to 4000A (low voltage)
Up to 3000A (medium voltage)
Enclosure: NEMA 1 for indoor use
NEMA 3R for outdoor use (optional)
Dimensions: Std. low voltage – 28”W x 80”H x 46” or 54” or 62”D
Metering 0.3% - voltage and current
accuracy: 0.6% - power and energy
[Link] 433 N. 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 Tel. 765-446-2343
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Switchboard Specifications (con’t.)
Metering 3 varieties of APT true RMS Power Sensors available:
options: PS-V – voltage and frequency sensing
PS-P – power sensing (A, kW, PF, kVAR, etc.)
PS-E – energy sensing (kW-hrs., kVAR-hrs.)
Generator Overcurrent (50/51), undervoltage, overvoltage,
protection: underfrequency, overfrequency
Options: SCADA-ready Modbus communications port
Gen
Load
Utility
[Link] 433 N. 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 Tel. 765-446-2343
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Overview of Operation
A. Automatic Mode
APT automatic transfer switchgear provides automatic back-up power when utility power fails. This is
accomplished in several operational steps:
1. The switchgear continuously monitors the “health” of the utility.
2. Upon utility failure, a signal is issued to start the back-up generator.
3. The switchgear then disconnects the utility and connects the generator to the load.
4. When the utility returns and is diagnosed to be stable, the switchgear then re-transfers power
back from generator to utility.
a. Closed transition type* -- actively synchronizes the generator to the utility source,
momentarily (for less than 100 mSec.) parallels the two sources together, and then
disconnects the generator.
b. Open transition type – first opens the generator circuit breaker and second closes the
utility breaker.
5. The start signal is automatically removed from the back-up generator. It cools down and shuts
off.
* Closed transition type switchgear minimizes the power disturbances to sensitive loads by never
disconnecting power upon the transfer back to utility power.
B. Test/Transfer Mode
Test/Transfer mode provides provisions for periodic testing of the back-up system. When set to
Test/Transfer, the switchgear functions as though there was an actual utility failure and initiates back-up
operation accordingly. Test/transfer can be activated using various sub-modes that provide expanded
capabilities:
1. Open Transition** – this setting transfers power to the generator in a “break-before-make”
fashion. When test/transfer mode is turned off, power transfer from generator back to utility is
also “break-before-make.” This operation produces two brief power outages – one outage per
transfer.
2. Closed Transition Return*** – this setting closely simulates a normal automatic back-up
sequence. First power is transferred from utility to generator in a “break-before-make” fashion,
thereby producing a brief power outage. Then when test/transfer mode is turned off, power
transfer from generator back to utility is accomplished “make-before-break.” No power outage is
produced upon the return.
3. Closed Transition*** – this mode provides a method of testing the back-up system without ever
producing a power outage. Power is transferred from utility to generator in a “make-before-
break” fashion by utilizing active generator synchronizing. When test/transfer mode is turned off,
power is transferred back from generator to utility again using “make-before-break.” This mode
can also be used as an effective means of “peakshaving” facility loads to reduce utility bills.
This mode can be also initiated remotely by a utility RTU of facility energy control system.
** available with both closed and open transition type switchboards
*** available only with closed transition type switchboards
[Link] 433 N. 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 Tel. 765-446-2343