Automatic Transfer

Switch (ATS)

Catalogue 2012
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
Automatic Transfer Switch
The need for continuous power supply and its reliability has increased
rapidly over the years, especially in all those areas where uninterrupted
power supply is a must. Modern systems are power dependent.
Their complexity has increased as continuous information and
communications are needed to control automated process, be in
industries, commercial complexes, hospitals, hotels or even modern
residences.
The need, as such, for independent stand by power system has
therefore increased manifold. The power distribution, control,
monitoring and protection of stand by power system needs to be
integrated. Stand by generator systems, for example, are required
to cater to :-
• Sensitive Loads are supplied by UPS systems. The period of
non-availability of power, before the stand by supply takes over, is
bridged by battery banks. Typical loads are computers, hospital
equipments, micro processor controlled industrial machines etc.
• Critical Loads mostly involve stand by generator systems which
supply power to lighting systems, air conditioning, elevators etc
in Airports, Hotels and commercial complexes.
• Essential Loads also use stand by generator systems mostly in
process industries as they relate to high restarting times or high
down times.
Automatic transfer from main supply to stand by supply is vital for all
the above kinds of loads.
In the event of power failure, the stand by power is usually expected
to take over automatically. Electrical starting equipment, battery bank
and diesel generator are required for the automatic operation.
The automatic transfer is achieved mostly by automatic mains failure
systems. The process of onload transfer has to be monitored &
controlled for a smooth Changeover and within safety limits of all
elements of the system. This is achieved by Automatic Transfer Switch
(ATS). Range
Features: • High speed transfer, • Superior making & breaking
capacity • Compact & light weight design • Positive indication
through flag indicator • Neutral point transfer • Liberal terminals
• Phase barriers Range
Range : Current rating from 100A to 630A in three frame sizes in
three pole and four pole execution.
Specification : Conforms to IS/IEC:60947-6-1
Cross Sectional View of Single Pole of ATS
Operating Shaft for Contacts
Standby Supply - Incoming Terminals
Common outgoing - Load Terminals
Moving Contact
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Construction
The Switch comprises of upto four symmetrical poles coupled
with the Main Operating Mechanism. The switching mechanism
is quick make, quick break type. Load terminals are given on the
Lower side but can also be provided on the upper side.
Contact Mechanism
The contact system is housed in a frame made of Polyester
reinforced glass material. Each pole has two independent set of
Moving contact assemblies for Main & standby supply and one
Fixed contact assembly for the common outgoing load terminals.
The Moving assemblies are mechanically operated by Cams when
rotated by the Main Operating Mechanism. Moving Contacts
make on to Fixed Contacts under constant pressure with backup
spring. Main Contacts are made of Silver-Tungsten to ensure anti-
weld characteristics. The Arc Chute plates placed in the path of
contact, efficiently quench the Arc and there by enhance the life
of the contacts.
Main Operating Mechanism
The main mechanism independently actuates two sets of Cam
linkages, which in turn operate the two independent moving
contact assemblies.
The closing command is through a Solenoid Coil supplied with
220V AC. The operating mechanism always responds by closing
on the main supply side and not on to standby supply side, when
both supplies are present.
The tripping coil, when energised, is used to bring the ATS to OFF
/ Neutral position.
Closing on to the standby supply is achieved through the
selective coil. The energisation of selective coil, disengages the
main mechanism and prevents closing on to the main supply. The
solenoid coil can then close the second set of moving contacts on
to the standby supply.
The moving contact mechanism of the main supply and the
standby supply are inherently mechanically interlocked through a
double throw arrangement, which ensures that at no point of time
two supplies are paralleled.
Housing for Arc Chute
Frame
Main Supply - Incoming Terminals
Fixed Contact
 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Name Plate Trip Button

Control Circuit Terminal Block Selector (Source-II)
Earthing Terminal On / Off Indicators (Source I & II)
ATS Controller Unit Main Supply Terminals

Arc Extinguishing Chambers

ATS Protection Unit (optional)

Auxilliary Switch (2 nos.)

Control Wiring
Standby Supply Terminals
Manual Operating Handle
Actuator For Closing Coil Terminals For Load

Operation (Automatic) Close on to Standby Supply

In the event of main supply being available, the ATS can be Closure on to standby supply side is achieved, when the “selective”
instantaneously switched ON, by the closing coil C, through mode is continously pressed and the manual handle rotates the
terminals A1, A2, from its OFF / Neutral position. operating shaft by about 45o in anticlockwise direction.

If the ATS is ON at the standby supply position, then it is first Trip

tripped by the trip coil TC, through terminals BT1 - BT2. This
ensures that the two sources of supply are not paralleled. A Tripping can be achieved manually by pressing momentarily
suitable external control circuit will ensure this, as shown in circuit through the “Trip Button”.
diagram for Automatic Instantaneous Changeover mode.
Closing ATS manually to source-II
The Auxiliary Switches AX or BX, disconnect the closing coil C, 1. Keep selector pressed using a screwdriver through the
once the ATS is ON, thereby the power consumption of the coil C selector hole as shown
is zero, when the ATS is closed.
2. Switch to source-II (mains) by rotating the handle upwards
To switch the ATS to standby supply, the selective coil SC is though an angle (approximately 45°)
first energised. Then the closing coil C is powered through limit
swtiches LS and terminals B1, B2. Closing ATS manually to source-I
The Trip Coil TC, can be energised through AT1 - AT2 or BT1 - BT2 Switch to source-I (mains) by rotating the handle upwards though
to switch off the main supply or standby supply. an angle (approximately 45°)

45° Click to lock

Keep selector pressed

45° using a screwdriver

Operation (II Emergency)

In an emergency, the ATS can be operated manually, but as an
off-load switch only.

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Technical Information

Frame Size TNFO1 TNFO2 TNFO3

Rated Operational Current le A 100 160 200 315 400 630
No. Of Poles 3P / 4P 3P / 4P 3P / 4P 3P/4P 3P / 4P 3P / 4P
Rated Insulation Voltage Ui V 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Rated Operational Voltage Ue V 415V AC / 110V DC 415V AC / 110V DC 415V AC / 110V DC
Rated Frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50 50
Class Pc Pc Pc Pc Pc Pc
Utilization Category AC 31A AC 31A AC 31A AC 31a AC 31A AC 31a
Dielectric Strength Kv 5 5 5 5 5 5
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage Uimp Kv 8 8 8 8 8 8
Rated Making Capacity At 415V (Cosø = 0.80) A 1000 1600 2000 3150 4000 6300
Rated Breaking Capacity At 415V (Cosø = 0.80) A 800 1280 1600 2520 3200 5040
Rated Short Time Withstand Current (1 Sec) KArms 5 7 10 12 12 15
Fuse Protected S/C Withstand Current KArms 80 80 80 80 80 80
Rated Short Circuit Making Capacity KArms 7.65 17 17 17 17 25.2
Mech. Life (No. of ops.) 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Elect. Life (No. of ops.) 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 4,000 2,000
Switching Frequency (ops. Per Hr) 60 60 60 60 60 60
Terminal Position Front Front Front Front Front Front
Terminal Capacity - Cu (Cable) mm2 35 70 95 185 240 ---
Al (Cable) mm2 50 95 150 240 300 ---
Busbar mm --- --- --- --- 40 X 5 X 2 40 X 8 X 2
Weight 3P Kg 8.3 8.7 10.5 11 18 19.5
4P Kg 9.3 9.7 11.5 12 21 22.5
Mounting Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical
Coil
Operating Voltage V 200 / 220 200 / 220 200 / 220 200 / 220 200 / 220 200 / 220
Operating Current A
Main Coil 3P / 4P 3.0 /3.5 3.0 /3.5 4.0/4.5 4.0/4.5 8.0/10.5 8.0/10.5
Trip Coil 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7
Operating Time (ms)
Make 55 55 55 55 60 60
Main Power Source
Break 20 20 20 20 25 25
Make 80 80 80 80 90 90
Standby Power Source
Break 20 20 20 20 25 25
Changeover Time (Using Controller Mode)
min - 0.1m Sec
Changeover Time
max - 60 Sec

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Circuit Diagrams
Wiring Diagram (Controller to ATS)

Wiring Diagram (ATS with Controller & Protection Unit)

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Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Utilization Scope
Auto Transfer Switch is a self-acting equipment containing
the transfer switching devices and other necessary devices for
monitoring supply circuits and for transferring one or more load
circuits from one supply to another.
The operating sequence of ATS consists of an automatic transfer
of a load from the normal supply to an alternate supply in the
event of a monitored supply deviation and automatically returning
the load to the normal supply when quality of mains supply is
restored. The transfer is with a predetermined time delay and
includes an interim off position.
In case of both the normal and the alternate supplies being
present, the ATS shall assume the normal supply position, which
is termed as ‘preferred supply’.
The various utilization categories show the most popular
applications of Auto Transfer Switch, as per IEC-60947-6-1.

Utilization Category
Nature of current Typical applications
Operations A Operations B
AC-31A AC-31B
Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. Switching of mixed
AC-32A AC-32B resistive and inductive loads, including moderate overloads. Mo-
Alternating Current AC-33A AC-33B tor loads or mixed loads including motors, resistive loads and up
AC-35A AC-35B to 30% incandescent lamp loads. Electric discharge lamp loads.
Incandescent loads
AC-36A AC-36B
DC-31A DC-31B
Resistive loads. Motor loads or mixed loads including motors.
Direct Current DC-33A DC-33B
Incandescent lamp load
DC-36A DC-36B

Three Pole - Basic Unit

Current Rating (A) Open

Cat. No. Cat. No.
Execution
100 ISYTSA0100 ISY#PD0100
160 ISYTSA0160 ISY#PD0160
200 ISYTSA0200 ISY#PD0200
315 ISYTSA0315 ISY#PD0315
400 ISYTSA0400 ISY#PD0400
630 ISYTSA0630 ISY#PD0630
In Enclosure
100 ISYTSAE100 ISY#PDE100
160 ISYTSAE160 ISY#PDE160
200 ISYTSAE200 ISY#PDE200
315 ISYTSAE315 ISY#PDE315
400 ISYTSAE400 ISY#PDE400
630 ISYTSAE630 ISY#PDE630

Four Pole - Basic Unit

Current Rating (A) Open

Cat. No. Cat. No.
Execution
100 ISYFSA0100 ISY#PD0100
160 ISYFSA0160 ISY#PD0160
200 ISYFSA0200 ISY#PD0200
315 ISYFSA0315 ISY#PD0315
400 ISYFSA0400 ISY#PD0400
630 ISYFSA0630 ISY#PD0630
In Enclosure
100 ISYFSAE100 ISY#PDE100
160 ISYFSAE160 ISY#PDE160
200 ISYFSAE200 ISY#PDE200
315 ISYFSAE315 ISY#PDE315
400 ISYFSAE400 ISY#PDE400
630 ISYFSAE630 ISY#PDE630
Note : Primary side protections include single phasing, over voltage, under voltage and phase reversal. While the trip coil operates using 220V AC available from either
of the electrical sources, the protection unit requires 12 DC battery input for its functioning. The same needs to be made available from an uninterrupted source such as
external battery being used for self start generator set.

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Dimensions (in mm) - Open Execution

Current Over All Switch

Frame No. of Connection Terminals Terminal
Rating Dimensions Mounting Weight
Size Poles Bolt Size
(A) A B C J K L P R S T V W Y Y1
1 100 3P 257 241 122 201 139 f9 38 15 30 4 30 32 40 90 M8x30MM 8.3Kg
100 4P 295 241 122 201 177 f9 38 15 30 4 30 32 40 90 M8x30MM 9.3Kg
1 160 3P 257 241 122 201 139 f9 38 15 30 4 30 32 40 90 M8x30MM 8.7Kg
160 4P 295 241 122 201 177 f9 38 15 30 4 30 32 40 90 M8x30MM 9.7Kg
2 200 3P 290 253 122 213 172 f9 48 30 30 5 35 38 40 90 M8x30MM 10.5Kg
200 4P 338 253 122 213 221 f9 48 30 30 5 35 38 40 90 M8x30MM 11.5Kg
2 315 3P 290 253 122 213 172 f9 48 30 30 5 35 38 40 90 M8x30MM 11.0Kg
315 4P 338 253 122 213 221 f9 48 30 30 5 35 38 40 90 M8x30MM 12.0Kg
3 400 3P 340 337 144 290 208 f10 60 40 40 5 42 42 38 110 M10x40MM 19.5Kg
400 4P 400 337 144 290 270 f10 60 40 40 5 42 42 38 110 M10x40MM 21.0Kg
3 630 3P 340 337 144 290 208 f10 60 44 40 7 42 42 38 110 M10x40MM 21.0Kg
630 4P 400 337 144 290 270 f10 60 44 40 7 42 42 38 110 M10x40MM 22.5Kg

C
N B Cutout for
F Controller
Indicators for
Main / Standby

Cutout for
фD Protection Unit
(Optional)
G

Place for
Sticker
E

Note:
Enclosure sheet thickness 1.6mm (16 SWG)
cover sheet thickness 2.0mm (14 SWG)
Cutout size in panel for
flush mounting of
controller / protection
unit (S)

Dimensions (in mm) - in Enclosure

Rating A B C D E F G H N
100A-315A 550 450 255 φ 25.4 320 63 500 400 5
400A-630A 550 520 275 φ 25.4 328 68 500 470 5

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