April 27, 2004

O & M Manual for the EATON ATC-300 Automatic

Transfer Switch Controller
Instruction Booklet

New Information

Description Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Status Monitoring and Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Typical Function of the ATC-300 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A: Display Messages for Status and Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix B: Operational Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix C: Display Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix D: Pickup / Dropout Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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CAUTION CAUTION
THE ATC-300 CONTROLLER IS FACTORY PROGRAMMED FOR A COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRE-
SPECIFIC AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH. DO NOT ATTEMPT SENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLA-
TO INTERCHANGE ATC-300 CONTROL DEVICES WITHOUT CON- TION, OPERATION, OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN
SULTING EATON ELECTRICAL. ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED
TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.
All possible contingencies that may arise during installation, ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT
operation, or maintenance, and all details and variations of MUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
this equipment do no purport to be covered by these instruc- CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
tions. If further information is desired by the purchaser
regarding a particular installation, operation, or maintenance
1.2 Background
of particular equipment, please contact an authorized EATON Transfer switches are used to protect critical electrical loads
Sales Representative or the installing contractor. against loss of power. The load’s Source 1 power source is
backed up by a Source 2 power source. A transfer switch is
connected to both the Source 1 and Source 2 power sources
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION and supplies the load with power from one of the two
sources. In the event that power is lost from Source 1, the
1.1 Preliminary Comments and Safety transfer switch transfers the load to the Source 2 power
Precautions source. This transfer can be automatic or manual, depending
upon the type of transfer switch equipment being used.
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects Once Source 1 power is restored, the load is automatically or
associated with the installation, application, operation, and manually transferred back to the Source 1 power source,
maintenance of the Automatic Transfer Controller (ATC)-300 again depending upon the type of transfer equipment being
Controller. It is provided as a guide for authorized and quali- used.
fied personnel only in the selection and application of the
ATC-300 Controller. Please refer to the specific WARNING In automatic transfer switch (ATS) equipment, the switch’s
and CAUTION in Section 1.1.2 before proceeding. If further intelligence system initiates the transfer when the Source 1
information is required by the purchaser regarding a particular power falls below or rises above a preset voltage or fre-
installation, application, or maintenance activity, please con- quency. If the Source 2 power source is a standby generator,
tact an authorized EATON sales representative or the install- the ATS initiates generator start up then transfers to the
ing contractor. Source 2 power source when sufficient generator voltage is
available. When Source 1 power is restored, the ATS auto-
1.1.1 Warranty and Liability Information matically transfers back to the Source 1 power source and
No warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of initiates generator engine shutdown.
fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or warran-
ties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made An ATS consist of three basic elements:
regarding the information, recommendations and descriptions 1. Main contacts to connect and disconnect the load to and
contained herein. In no event will EATON be responsible to from the power sources.
the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negli-
gence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, 2. A mechanism to transfer the main contacts from source
incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, to source.
including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equip-
ment, plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power, 3. Intelligence/supervisory circuits to constantly monitor the
additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or condition of the power sources and thus provide the
claims against the purchaser or user by its customers result- intelligence necessary for the switch and related circuit
ing from the use of the information and descriptions con- operation.
tained herein. This manual deals with the third basic element of the ATS,
1.1.2 Safety Precautions the required intelligence/supervisory circuits. Earlier ATSs
were controlled by relay logic type or a solid-state, single
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must board controllers. In either case, the control panel consisted
be strictly observed in the installation, operation, and mainte- of a number of individually mounted and wired devices offer-
nance of this device. ing a limited amount of system flexibility, especially in the
case of the relay logic design. The ATC-300 Controller
advances the application of intelligence, supervisory, and pro-
gramming capabilities for ATS equipment.
WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE
1.3 Product Overview
PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL The ATC-300 Controller is a comprehensive, multi-function,
SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN microprocessor based ATS controller. It is a compact, self-
EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN contained, panel mounted device designed to replace tradi-
ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRE-
SENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL tional relay and solid-state logic panels.
ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICH APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE
DOCUMENT. IN ADDITION, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE
ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE.

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Designed to meet the needs of markets worldwide, the Re-Transfer

ATC-300 Controller: Re-transfer is defined as a change of the load connection
from the Source 2 to the Source 1.
■ Is a UL Recognized Component
Source 1
■ Complies with UL 1008/ CSA 22.2-178 Source 1 is the primary source (normal source, normal power
■ Meets the Intent of UL 991 source, or normal).

■ Meets IEC 1000-4-2, 1000-4-3, 1000-4-4, 1000-4-5, Source 2

1000-4-6, and 1000-4-11 Source 2 is the secondary source (emergency source, emer-
gency power source, emergency, standby, or backup source).
■ Meets CISPR 11, Class A
Source 1: Failed or Fails
■ Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A Source 1 is defined as “failed” when it is outside of its under-
voltage/overvoltage/ underfrequency/overfrequency (if appli-
■ Meets European Standards Conformance (CE mark)
cable) setpoint ranges for the nominal voltage and frequency
The ATC-300 Controller provides an unmatched degree of setting.
programmed flexibility to address the needs of any system. It
Source 2: Failed or Fails
operates from all system voltages between 120 and 600 Vac,
Source 2 is defined as “failed” when it is outside of its under-
single-phase and 3-phase, at 50 or 60 Hz. In addition, a
voltage/overvoltage/ underfrequency/overfrequency (if appli-
period of no control power operation is provided. The ATC-
cable) setpoint ranges for the nominal voltage and frequency
300 Controller monitors the condition of the 3-phase line-to-
setting for a time exceeding 0.5 seconds after the TDEF time
line voltage and frequency of both the Source 1 and Source 2
delay expires.
power sources. It can also be programmed for single-phase
operation. The ATC-300 Controller provides the necessary Transfer
intelligence to insure that the switch operates properly Transfer is defined as a change of the load connection from
through a series of programmed sensing and timing functions. the Source 1 to the Source 2 power source, except when
specifically used as “Transfer to Neutral”.
A standard ATC-300 Controller will:
Transfer to Neutral
■ Monitor Source 1 and Source 2 power source voltages and
Transfer to neutral is defined as when the load circuits are
frequencies;
disconnect from both the Source 1 and Source 2 power
■ Provide undervoltage monitoring of the Source 1 and sources.
Source 2 power sources;
Unconnected
■ Permit customer programming; Unconnected is defined as when the input is not shorted by
an external contact or connection.
■ Display real-time and historical information;
VIN, RMS
■ Permit system testing; Refers to the operating input voltage (Vac, RMS).
■ Store customer/factory established parameters in nonvola-
tile memory; and 1.5 Functions/Features/Options
The primary function of ATC-300 Controller is to accurately
■ Provide faceplate source status indications. monitor power sources and provide the necessary intelligence
to operate an ATS in an appropriate and timely manner. In
1.4 Glossary addition, the ATC-300 Controller provides programming
With respect to their use within this document and as they through the device’s faceplate or communication option.
relate to ATS and controller operation, the following terminol-
ogy is defined. 1.5.1 Operational Simplicity
From installation to programming to usage, the ATC-300
Available Controller was designed with operational simplicity in mind.
A source is defined as “available” when it is within its under- Only one style needs to be considered, regardless of input/
voltage/overvoltage/ underfrequency/overfrequency (if appli- output requirements or system voltages and frequencies. The
cable) setpoint ranges for the nominal voltage and frequency ATC-300 Controller provides the functionality of numerous
setting. other devices combined in one package that mounts in 6.5 by
Connected 8.5 inches of panel space.
Connected is defined as when the input is shorted by an The user-friendly front panel interface simplifies routine oper-
external contact or connection. ation, programming, data presentation, and setting adjust-
Failed or Fails ments. An LCD-based display provides the flexibility of a
A source is defined as “failed” when it is outside of the appli- back-lit display for enhanced visibility. The operation of the
cable voltage and frequency setpoint ranges for the nominal front panel membrane pushbuttons move the ATC-300 Con-
voltage and frequency setting for a time exceeding 0.5 sec- troller display from function to function or step to step within
onds after the time delay emergency fail (TDEF) time delays a function.
expires.
Failsafe
Failsafe is a feature that prevents disconnection from the only
available power source and also forces a transfer or re-trans-
fer operation to the only available power source.

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1.5.2 Standard and Optional Features 5J. 3-Phase Undervoltage and Underfrequency Protection
A variety of programmable features are available with the Adjustable Undervoltage:
ATC 300 Controller to meet a wide variety of application Dropout: 50 - 97% of nominal
requirements. Individual features or feature combinations Pickup: (Dropout +2%) - 99% of nominal
provide the intelligence required to tailor ATSs to individual
needs. Adjustable Underfrequency:
Dropout: 90 - 97% of nominal
The features are factory activated, depending upon customer Pickup: (Dropout +1Hz) - 99% of nominal
requirements. The specific variable setpoints associated with
standard and factory activated features are stored in nonvola- 6. Test Operators
tile memory. Activated feature setpoints are available for
customer adjustment. Any feature not selected and factory Eaton ATSs are provided with a Test Pushbutton that
activated cannot be viewed or adjusted. simulates a loss of the Source 1 power source as stan-
dard (Feature 6B). All programmed time delays (TDNE,
1.5.2.1 Standard Features TDEN, etc.) will be performed as part of the Test.
The following is a list of the standard features of the ATC- Engine run time of the Test is equal to the Plant Exer-
300 Controller. ciser (Feature 23) programmed setpoint. All Tests are
Failsafe protected.
1. Time Delay Normal to Emergency (TDNE)
6B. Test Pushbutton
This feature provides a time delay when transferring
from the Source 1 to the Source 2 power source. Tim- Programmable setpoints include:
ing begins when Source 2 becomes available. It permits 1. Load, No Load Testing, or Disabled and
controlled transfer of the load circuit to Source 2.
2. Engine run time is equal to the Plant Exerciser
Adjustable 0 - 1800 Seconds Feature 23) setting.
2. Time Delay on Engine Starting (TDES) 7. Time Delay Emergency Fail (TDEF)
This feature provides a time delay of the signal to initiate This feature provides a time delay that prevents a con-
the engine/generator start cycle in order to override nected emergency source from being declared “failed”
momentary power outages or voltage fluctuations of in order to override momentary generator fluctuations.
Source 1. If the Source 2 power source remains in the failed state
Adjustable 0 - 120 Seconds then, 0.5 seconds after the TDEF timer expires, the
transfer switch will proceed with the programmed
3. Time Delay Emergency to Normal (TDEN) sequence for re-transfer. This time delay is only imple-
This feature provides a time delay of the re-transfer oper- mented when the Source 2 power source is a genera-
ation to permit stabilization of Source 1. Timing begins tor.
when Source 1 becomes available. If Source 2 fails dur-
ing timing, then re-transfer is immediate, overriding the Adjustable 0 - 6 Seconds
time delay. 8. Time Delay Bypass Pushbutton
Adjustable 0 - 1800 Seconds
This feature provides a way (by pushing the Help and
4. Time Delay for Engine Cool-down (TDEC) Step pushbutton simultaneously) to bypass the TDNE
(Feature 1) and/or TDEN (Feature 2) time delays. The
This feature provides a time delay of the signal to initiate
Time Delay Bypass function, when activated by push-
the engine/generator stop cycle after the re-transfer
ing the Help and Step pushbutton simultaneously, will
operation. This allows the engine/generator to cool
reduce any or all of the programmed time delay to zero.
down by running unloaded. Timing begins on comple-
tion of the re-transfer cycle. 8C. Bypass TDEN
Adjustable 0 - 1800 Seconds This feature provides a membrane pushbutton to
bypass the TDEN time delay.
5. Source 2 Monitoring and Protection
8D. Bypass TDNE
This feature provides monitoring and protection based on
the Source 2 voltage and/or frequency setpoints. All This feature provides a membrane pushbutton to
feature 5 functions are “failsafe” operations. bypass the TDNE time delay.
5B. Single Phase Undervoltage and Underfrequency Protec- 12. Power Source Annunciation
tion
This feature provides LEDs to give switch position and
Adjustable Undervoltage: power source availability indications.
Dropout: 50 - 97% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout +2%) - 99% of nominal Switch Position

Adjustable Underfrequency: Provides LEDs to indicate the switch position.

Dropout: 90 - 97% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout +1Hz) - 99% of nominal

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12C. Source 1 - Source Connected 26. Source 1 - Monitoring and Protection

This feature provides a green LED that, when lit, indi- This feature provides Source 1 monitoring and protec-
cates the load is connected to Source 1. tion functions. If the Source 1 power supply fails,
then the ATC-300 will begin the sequence of opera-
12D. Source 2 - Source Connected tions necessary to transfer the load circuit to the
This feature provides a red LED that, when lit, indi- Source 2 power source. All Feature 26 monitoring and
cates the load is connected to Source 2. protection functions are “failsafe” operations.

Power Source Availability 26A. All Phase Undervoltage Protection

Provides LEDs to indicate if a power source is avail- This feature provides all phase undervoltage monitor-
able. LEDs may be integral or separate from the con- ing and protection.
troller. Adjustable Undervoltage:
12G. Source 1 - Available Dropout: 50-97% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout +2%) to 99% of nominal
This feature provides a white LED that, when lit, indi-
cates Source 1 is available. 26D. Go to Source 2

12H. Source 2 - Available This feature provides the capability for an external
contact opening to initiate a load power transfer to the
This feature provides an amber LED that, when lit, indi- Source 2 power source. This includes starting the
cates Source 2 is available. engine/generator, performing the programmed time
delays, and the transfer operation. Re-transfer will
15. Switch Position Indication Contact
occur when the external contact is closed or under a
This feature provides a contact that indicates if the “failsafe” condition. A connection point on the con-
power-switching device is in the “Open” or “Closed” troller for the connection of an external contact is
position. included.

15E. Source 1 Position Indication Contact 29. Alternate Transfer Modes of Operation

This feature provides 1 Dry Form “C” contact that indi- Provides standard or optional transfer modes, mode
cates the position of the Source 1 power-switching selection devices, and operational methods for ATSs.
device.
29A. Automatic Operation
15F. Source 2 Position Indication Contact
Provides fully automatic transfer, re-transfer, and
This feature provides 1 Dry Form “C” contact that indi- engine/generator startup and shutdown operations.
cates the position of the Source 2 power-switching
32. Delayed Transition Transfer Modes for Open Transition
device.
Transfer Switches
23. Plant Exerciser (PE)
This feature provides delayed transition transfer
This feature provides a means for automatic testing of modes for an open transition transfer switch. Often
the engine/generator set or standby power system. All used in systems with inductive loads, a delayed transi-
programmed time delays will be performed during plant tion transfer switch may prevent or reduce in-rush cur-
exerciser operations. rents due to out of phase switching of inductive loads.

23K. Plant Exerciser Selectable – Disabled/1/7/14/28 Day 32A. Time Delay Neutral
Interval
This feature provides a time delay in the neutral posi-
This feature provides for automatic test operation of tion during the transfer and re-transfer operations dur-
the generator. Available test cycles are daily, 7, 14, ing which both Source 1 and Source 2 are
or 28 days with duration equal to the programmed disconnected from the load circuit. The time delay is
engine test time. programmable and is the same for both transfer and
re-transfer operations.
Programmable setpoints allow for selection of three
test cycles: Adjustable 0 - 120 Seconds

■ Engine Start/Run Only (No Load);

■ Exercise with Load Transfer; or Disabled
■ This is a “Failsafe” operation.

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35. Pre-Transfer Signal 5K. 3-Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency

This feature provides a signal to a remote device prior Adjustable Overvoltage:
to a re-transfer operation. It provides one Form “C” Dropout: 105 - 120% of nominal
contact (NO/NC) for interface with other equipment Pickup: (Dropout –2%) - 103% of nominal
(typically elevator controls). The contacts close/open
on a timed basis prior to transfer in either direction. Adjustable Overfrequency:
After TDNE/TDEN times out, this relay closes and the Dropout: 103 - 110% of nominal
Pre-transfer Timer (TPRE) starts timing. After the Pickup: (Dropout -1Hz) - 101% of nominal
TPRE times out, the transfer proceeds by starting the 5L. Source 2 3-Phase Source 2 Voltage Unbalance/Loss
TDN timer if enabled. The pre-transfer relay opens
after the transfer is complete. For a 3-phase source, this feature monitors phase volt-
age ratios. Voltage unbalance (%) is calculated as the
Adjustable 0 - 120 Seconds difference between the maximum and minimum phase
35A. Pre-transfer Signal with 1 N.O. and 1 N.C. Contacts voltage, divided by the minimum phase voltage. User-
selectable setpoints are available for dropout and pickup
This feature provides pre-transfer signal and includes unbalance settings (minimum 2% differential). Dropout
1 N.O. and 1 N.C. contact. is adjustable from 5 to 20%. Pickup is adjustable from 3
to (Dropout –2%). A setpoint for user-selectable time
1.5.2.2 Optional Features delay from 10 to 30 seconds is provided. The factory
The following is a list of the optional features of the ATC-300 default setpoints are: 5% dropout, 3% pickup, and 30
Controller. seconds time delay. A user-selectable setpoint for
5. Source 2 Monitoring and Protection enable and disable is also provided.

This feature provides monitoring and protection based When an unbalance condition is detected on Source 2,
on the Source 2 voltage and/or frequency setpoints. All the Unbalance Timer (TD UNBAL) starts timing. After
Feature 5 functions are “failsafe” operations. TD UNBAL times out, Source 2 is declared “failed”.

5C. 1-Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency 12. Power Source Annunciation

Adjustable Overvoltage: This feature provides LEDs to give switch position and
Dropout: 105 - 120% of nominal power source availability indications.
Pickup: (Dropout –2%) - 103% of nominal Overcurrent Trip Indication
Adjustable Overfrequency: Available only with integral Overcurrent Protection
Dropout: 103 - 110% of nominal (Feature 16). (Shown on Automatic Transfer Controller
Pickup: (Dropout -1Hz) - 101% of nominal Display.)
5D. 1-Phase Undervoltage 12L. Source 1 Tripped (Requires Feature 16) Via ATC-300
Adjustable Undervoltage: LDC-Based Display
Dropout: 50 - 97% of nominal The Automatic Transfer Controller LCD display will
Pickup: (Dropout +2%) - 99% of nominal read “Lockout” if the Source 1 circuit breaker is in the
5E. 1-Phase Overvoltage “tripped” position.

Adjustable Overvoltage: 12M. Source 2 Tripped (Requires Feature 16) Via ATC-300
Dropout: 105 - 120% of nominal LDC-Based Display
Pickup: (Dropout –2%) - 103% of nominal The Automatic Transfer Controller LCD display will
5F. 3-Phase Undervoltage read “Lockout” if the Source 2 circuit breaker is in the
“tripped” position.
Adjustable Undervoltage:
Dropout: 50 - 97% of nominal This feature provides Form “C” relay auxiliary contacts.
Pickup: (Dropout +2%) - 99% of nominal 14. Relay Auxiliary Contacts
5G. 3-Phase Overvoltage This feature provides Form “C” relay auxiliary contacts.
Adjustable Overvoltage: 14G. Source 1 Present 1NO/1NC
Dropout: 105 - 120% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout –2%) - 103% of nominal This feature provides two NO and two NC contacts.
The relay is energized only when the Source 1 power
5H. Phase Reversal source is available.
For a 3-phase source, this feature monitors the phase 14H. Source 2 Present 1NO/1NC
sequence of the sources. If both sources do not have
the same ABC or CBA sequence, the source that is not This feature provides two NO and two NC contacts.
connected will be considered “Unavailable”. The relay is energized only when the Source 2 power
source is available.

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26. Source 1 - Monitoring and Protection SECTION 2: HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

This feature provides Source 1 monitoring and protec-
tion functions. If the Source 1 power supply fails, then 2.1 General
the ATC will begin the sequence of operations neces- The purpose of this section is to familiarize the reader with
sary to transfer the load circuit to the Source 2 power the ATC-300 Controller hardware, its nomenclature, and to
supply. All Feature 26 monitoring and protection func- list the unit’s specifications. The information presented is
tions are “failsafe” operations. divided into the following three parts:
26C. All Phase Overvoltage Protection ■ Operator Panel;
Provides all phase overvoltage monitoring and protec- ■ Rear Access Area; and
tion. ■ Specification Summary.

Adjustable Overvoltage: 2.2 Front (Operator) Panel

Dropout: 105-120% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout -2%) to 103% of nominal The front panel, depending on the installation, is normally
accessible from the outside of a panel or door. The front
26E. All Phase Underfrequency Protection panel provides a means to:
Provides all phase underfrequency monitoring and pro- ■ Alert the user to specific conditions;
tection. ■ Program the controller; and
Adjustable Underfrequency: ■ Set and monitor the operating parameters.
Dropout: 90-97% of nominal
Pickup: (Dropout +1Hz) to 99% of nominal The ATC-300 Controller front panel serves two primary func-
tions: output and input. The output function consists of:
26F. All Phase Overfrequency Protection
■ A two-line, 16 character LCD display module
Provides all phase overfrequency monitoring and pro- ■ Five LED outputs
tection.
1 Unit Status
Adjustable Overfrequency:
Dropout: 103-110% of nominal 2 Source 1 Available
Pickup: (Dropout -1Hz) to 101% of nominal
3 Source 1 Connected
26H. Phase Reversal Protection
4 Source 2 Available
For a 3-phase source, this feature monitors the phase
5 Source 2 Connected
sequence of the sources. If a source does not have the
same ABC or CBA sequence as the phase reversal set- There are seven input functions accessible through the push-
point, the source will be considered “Unavailable”. buttons:
26L. Source 1 3-Phase Voltage Unbalance/Loss 1 Help/Lamp Test
For a 3-phase source, this feature monitors phase volt- 2 Engine Test
age ratios. Voltage unbalance (%) is calculated as the
difference between the maximum and minimum phase 3 Step/Enter
voltage, divided by the minimum phase voltage. User- 4 Increase
selectable setpoints are available for dropout and
pickup unbalance settings (minimum 2% differential). 5 Decrease
Dropout is adjustable from 5 to 20%. Pickup is adjust-
able from 3 to (Dropout –2%)). A setpoint for user- 6 Alarm Reset
selectable time delay from 10 to 30 seconds is pro- 7 Bypass Time Delay
vided. The factory default setpoints are: 5% dropout,
3% pickup, and 30 seconds time delay. A user-select-
able setpoint for enable and disable is also provided.
When an unbalance condition is detected on Source 1,
the Unbalance Timer (TD UNBAL) starts timing. After
TD UNBAL times out, Source 1 is declared “failed”.

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The LEDs
Unit Status
The green Unit Status LED blinks at a rate of once per second
while in the ATC-300 Controller is in the “Run” Mode. This
indicates that the ATC-300 has completed a self-diagnostic
and system diagnostic cycle. The self-diagnostic cycle
checks include the:
■ Microprocessor operation and
■ Memory operation.
The system diagnostic cycle checks include the:
■ Output relay operation;
■ Control input operation; and
■ Transfer switch operation.

The Unit Status LED blinks at an increased rate while the

ATC-300 Controller is in the “Program” Mode.
Source 1 Available
The white Source 1 Available LED illuminates if the Source 1
power source meets the criteria to be considered “available”.
Figure 1. The ATC-300 Controller Front Panel. That is, when it is within its undervoltage/overvoltage/under-
frequency/overfrequency/voltage unbalance/phase reversal (if
2.2.1 The Output Function Components applicable) setpoint ranges for the nominal voltage and fre-
The Display quency setting.

A 2-line, 16-character alphanumeric LCD Display module is Source 1 Connected

used to display all ATC-300 Controller monitored parameters, The green Source 1 Connected LED illuminates when the
setpoints, and messages in easy to read formats. The display Source 1 switching device and its associated position indicat-
has a green high contrast background that allows clear visibil- ing auxiliary contact are closed.
ity of any information displayed. The display is continuously
lit for clear visibility under poorly lit or no light conditions. Source 2 Available
Six different displays can be presented via the LCD Display: The amber Source 2 Available LED illuminates if the Source 2
power source meets the criteria to be considered “available”.
■ Status Display That is, when it is within its undervoltage/overvoltage/under-
■ Source 1 Display frequency/overfrequency/voltage unbalance/phase reversal (if
■ Source 2 Display applicable) setpoint ranges for the nominal voltage and fre-
■ Time/Date Display quency setting.
■ History Display Source 2 Connected
■ Setpoints Display
The red Source 2 Connected LED illuminates when the
As a default when there are no active commands or timers Source 2 switching device and its associated position indicat-
being displayed, the display cycles through the following ing auxiliary contact are closed.
information at three-second intervals. This is referred to as
the “Home” screen. 2.2.2 The Input Function Components

1. Line 1: Date (ex.: 01/20/04) The Pushbuttons and Combinations

Line 2: Military Time (ex.: 15:35:30 [= 3:35:30 PM]) Help/Lamp Test Pushbutton
2. Line 1: Source 1 The Help/Lamp Test pushbutton serves two functions. If the
Line 2: Actual metered values on Source 1 (ex.: 480 Vac Help/Lamp Test pushbutton is pressed when a message is
60 Hz) present on the LCD Display, a detailed description of the mes-
sage will appear. The detailed message description will scroll
3. Line 1: Source 2 across the bottom of the display. The detailed description
Line 2: Actual metered values on Source 2 (ex.: 480 Vac can be aborted by pressing Help/Lamp Test key a second
60 Hz) time.
See Section 3 for more detailed information.

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If the LCD Display is displaying the Home screen when the 2.3 REAR ACCESS AREA
Help/Lamp Test key is pressed, all of the LED’s will momen-
The rear access area of the ATC-300 Controller is normally
tarily illuminate, then the following information will scroll accessible from the rear of an open panel door (Figure 2).
across the display:
■ Serial number of the ATC-300 Controller;
■ Hardware revision number (= parts list revision number);
■ Software version and revision number;
■ Feature code – a decodable string listing all optional fea-
tures programmed in the ATC-300 Controller; and
■ Firmware version.

Engine Test Pushbutton

The Engine Test pushbutton allows the user to test the
Source 2 (generator) engine. The engine test function can be
set with the ATC-300 Controller to one of three setpoint
modes to allow flexibility in how the test is run:
0 No Load Engine Test;
1 Load Engine Test; or
2 Disabled.
The factory default is set to 1 - Load Engine Test.
For complete information on the Engine Test function, see
Section 5.7.
Step/Enter Pushbutton
The Step/Enter pushbutton allows the user to scroll through
the information and setpoint displays. By pressing the Step/
Enter pushbutton, the information on the LCD Display will
advance through the voltage(s), frequency, and status condi-
tion of Source 1, then Source 2, then the time and date infor-
mation, then the history information, then the setpoints. The
information on the LCD Display advances one step through
the displayed information cycle with each depression of the Figure 2. ATC-300 Controller (Rear View).
Step/Enter pushbutton. All wiring connections to the ATC-300 Controller are made at
Increase Pushbutton the rear of the chassis.
The Increase pushbutton allows the user to increase the value Note: To allow for uniform identification, the frame of reference when
of the setpoints. When ATC-300 Controller is in the “Pro- discussing the rear access area is with the panel door open and the
gram” Mode (to change setpoint values), each time the User facing the back of the ATC-300 Controller.
Increase pushbutton is pressed, the value of the displayed Located at the left rear of the chassis are connectors J1, J2,
item will increase by one. and J7. J1 and J2 provide for voltage monitoring of Source 1
and Source 2 respectively. J7 is provided for Sources 1 and
Decrease Pushbutton
Source 2 control power input. Located at the right rear of the
The Decrease pushbutton allows the user to decrease the chassis is the J3 programming port connector. The J4 and
value of the setpoints. When ATC-300 Controller is in the J5 connectors are located at the bottom of the controller.
“Program” Mode (to change setpoint values), each time the The J4 connector provides DC wetted connections for vari-
Decrease pushbutton is pressed, the value of the displayed ous control inputs. The J5 connector provides dry relay con-
item will decrease by one. tacts for primary control outputs.
Alarm Reset Function (Increase + Decrease Pushbuttons) See Section 5.5.1 for contact ratings.
Pressing the Increase and Decrease pushbuttons simulta-
neously will reset the Alarm function. In addition, if both
pushbuttons are pressed simultaneously while viewing any of
the historical logged values in the program mode, the value of
the current item displayed resets to zero.
Bypass Time Delay Function (Step/Enter + Help/Lamp
Test)
Pressing the Step/Enter and Help/Lamp Test pushbuttons
simultaneously will bypass the TDNE or TDEN functions when
they actively counting. The “Bypass TDNE/TDEN” function
does not have a user accessible, programmable setpoint for
enable or disable.

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2.4 Specification Summary

Table 1. ATC-300 Controller Specifications

Input Control Voltage 65 to 145 Vac 50/60 Hz

Voltage Measurements of Source 1 VAB Source 2 VAB
Source 1 VBC Source 2 VBC
Source 1 VCA Source 2 VCA
Voltage Measurement Range 0 to 790 Vac RMS (50/60 Hz)
Voltage Measurement Accuracy ± 1% of Full Scale
Frequency Measurements of Source 1 and Source 2
Frequency Measurement Range 40 Hz to 70 Hz
Frequency Measurement Accuracy ± 0.3 Hz Over the Measurement Range
Undervoltage Dropout Range 50 to 97% of the Nominal System Voltage
Undervoltage Pickup Range (Dropout +2%) to 99% of the Nominal System Voltage
Overvoltage Dropout Range 105 to 120% of the Nominal System Voltage
Overvoltage Pickup Range 103% to (Dropout -2%) of the Nominal System Voltage
Underfrequency Dropout Range 90 to 97% of the Nominal System Frequency
Underfrequency Pickup Range (Dropout +1Hz) to 99% of the Nominal System Frequency
Overfrequency Dropout Range 103 to 110% of the Nominal System Frequency
Overfrequency Pickup Range 101% to (Dropout -1Hz) of the Nominal System Frequency
Operating Temperature Range -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)
Storage Temperature Range -30 to +85°C (-22 to +185°F)
Operating Humidity 0 to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Operating Environment Resistant to Ammonia, Methane, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Hydrocarbons
Generator Start Relay 5 A, 1/6 HP @ 250 Vac
5 A @ 30 Vdc with a 150 W Maximum Load
K1, K2, Pretransfer, Alarm Relays 10 A, 1-3 HP @ 250 Vac
10 A @ 30 Vdc
Applicable Testing UL Recognized Component
Meets Intent of UL 991, 1008
Meets IEC 1000-4-2, 1000-4-3, 1000-4-4, 1000-4-5, 1000-4-6, 1000-4-11
Meets CISPR 11, Class A
Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
Enclosure Compatibility NEMA 1, NEMA 3R, and NEMA 12
UV Resistant ATC-300 Faceplate

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SECTION 3: STATUS MONITORING The source voltage has risen above the dropout setting and
not dropped below the pickup setting.
AND SETPOINTS SOURCE 1 U-F SOURCE 2 U-F
The source frequency has dropped below the dropout setting
and not risen above the pickup setting.
NOTICE SOURCE 1 O-F SOURCE 2 O-F
The source frequency has risen above the dropout setting and
ALTHOUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PARAMETERS AND SETPOINTS not dropped below the pickup setting.
CAN BE DISPLAYED, THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED IF THEY WERE
NOT ORIGINALLY ORDERED AND PROGRAMMED. SOURCE 1 UNBAL SOURCE 2 UNBAL
The voltage unbalance has risen above the dropout setting
and not dropped below the pickup setting.

NOTICE S1 PHASE REVERSE S2 PHASE REVERSE

The phase sequence does not agree with the setpoint value,
indicating that the phase sequence is reversed.
WHETHER VIEWING OR PROGRAMMING, THE DISPLAY
RETURNS TO THE HOME SCREEN IF NO PUSHBUTTON ACTIVITY 3.1.2 Time/Date Display
IS DETECTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MINUTES.
The Time/Date Display indicates real time in terms of hours,
3.1 Status Display minutes, and seconds; and month, day, and year. It also indi-
cates individual time and date items for programming pur-
The Status Display provides messages regarding anything poses. The day of the week can also be set with 1 =
that is presently changing or happening to the ATS’s status, Sunday, 2 = Monday, etc. The time, date, and day of the
including source information, timer countdown, and failure week can be set in the Program Mode.
reports. Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of Status
Display messages. 3.1.3 History Display
The History Display indicates historical and cumulative
counter values as follows:
Engine Run Time
This counter will log the generator run time in hours. Time
will start being logged at the time the GEN START contacts
are closed, and it will stop as soon as they are opened. This
counter will count up to 9999 hours and then turn over to
0000. It can be reset to zero in the Program Mode.
Source 1 Connected Time
LCD DISPLAY
This counter logs the time in hours that Source 1 has been
connected to the load. Time will be logged while the
SOURCE 1 CLOSED control input is in the “connected” state.
This counter will count up to 9999 hours and then turn over
to 0000. It can be reset to zero in the Program Mode.
Source 2 Connected Time
This counter logs the time in hours that Source 2 has been
connected to the load. Time will be logged while the
SOURCE 2 CLOSED control input is in the “connected” state.
This counter will count up to 9999 hours and then turn over
Figure 3. The LCD Display. to 0000. It can be reset to zero in the Program Mode.
3.1.1 Source 1 and Source 2 Displays Source 1 Available Time
The Source 1 and Source 2 displays indicate the present sta-
tus of the sources in terms of voltage and frequency. If the When Source 1 meets the voltage and frequency setpoint cri-
source is available, the condition display will be “SOURCE 1 teria, this counter logs the time in hours. This counter will
GOOD” or “SOURCE 2 GOOD”. If it is unavailable, one of the count up to 9999 hours and then turn over to 0000. It can
following possible conditions will be shown: be reset to zero in the Program Mode.

SOURCE 1 U-V SOURCE 2 U-V Source 2 Available Time

The source voltage has dropped below the dropout setting When Source 2 meets the voltage and frequency setpoint cri-
and not risen above the pickup setting. teria, this counter logs the time in hours. This counter will
count up to 9999 hours and then turn over to 0000. It can
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Load Energized Time

When either of the two sources is connected to the load and
the connected source is available, this counter will start log-
ging the time in hours. This counter will count up to 9999
hours and then turn over to 0000. It can be reset to zero in
the Program Mode.
Total Number of Transfers
This counter logs the number of transfer cycles that occur.
This counter will count up to 9999 hours and then turn over
to 0000. It can be reset to zero in the Program Mode.
Reason/Date/Time for the 16 Most Recent Transfers
The 16 most recent transfer events are stored in history and
may be viewed at the LCD Display as follows:
■ Use the Step/Enter pushbutton to step to the “TRANSFER
HISTORY” message.
■ Press the Increase pushbutton to display the most recent
transfer event (T01) along with the type and cause of the
event.
■ Press the Decrease pushbutton to display the date and time
of the event. Continually pressing the Decrease pushbut-
ton will cycle the display between the event display and
the date/time of event display.
■ Press the Increase pushbutton to display the next most
recent transfer event (T02).
■ Pressing the Step/Enter pushbutton, while viewing any of
the transfer history displays, will exit the Transfer History
displays.
3.1.4 Setpoints Display
The Setpoints Display indicates presently programmed set-
points. The setpoints can be altered with valid password
entry. Keep in mind; if an optional ATC-300 Controller fea-
ture was not originally ordered and programmed, it will not be
displayed. Refer to Section 6 for more details on setpoints.
3.1.5 Help Display
This display presents moving language messages, explana-
tions, and prompts to assist the operator. When the Help/
Lamp Test Pushbutton is pressed and released a second time
during the scrolling of a message, the message is aborted.

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SECTION 4:TYPICAL FUNCTION OF K1 and K2 relays, located on pins 1 and 2 (K1) or pins 3 and
4 (K2) on the J-5 connector, are use to control device posi-
THE ATC-300 CONTROLLER tion. S1 and S2 inputs are located on pins 1 and 2 (S1) or
pins 3 and 4 (S2) on the J-4 connector and are used to sense
The ATC-300 Controller operates as follows. device position.
The input connections of the ATC-300 controller are wetted K1 closes until the S1 input is satisfied but no longer than 6
and work on an opening or closure of an external contact. seconds before the S1 device Alarm is triggered and the K1
The output connections are dry contacts and function relay is deenergized. The K2 relay functions the same as the
depending on input connections and / or source availability. K1 relay in that it closes until the S2 input is satisfied (closed)
120 Vac, 60 Hz is required to power the ATC-300 controller. but no longer than 6 seconds before the S2 device Alarm is
Power is supplied to either pins 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 on the J-7 triggered and the K2 relay is deenergized. Either input MUST
connector. be satisfied prior to resetting the Alarm. The S1 and S2 con-
nected inputs are wetted inputs that require a contact closure
Source 1 (S1) sensing is supplied on the J-1 connector; in order to be satisfied.
Source 2 (S2) sensing is supplied on the J-2 connector.

S1 - Line
Control 1 Clk
S1 - Neut
Power J7 2 In
S2 - Line Programming
J3 3 Out
S2 - Neut Port
4 Gnd
5 5V

Phase C
Source 1 Phase B J1
Phase A 8.0 in.

Phase C
Source 2 Phase B J2
Phase A

J5 J4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
+32 VDC

+32 VDC
K1 - (Com)

Source 1 Closed
K2 - (Com)

Source 2 Closed

+32 VDC
K1 - (NO)

+32 VDC
Lockout
Pretransfer - (Com)
K2 - (NO)

Pretransfer - (NC)

Earth Ground

Go To Source 2

Monitor Mode
Pretransfer - (NO)

Alarm - (Com)

Gen Start - (NO)

+32 VDC
Gen Start - (Com)
Alarm - (NC)
Alarm - (NO)

Output Relays Control Inputs

6.5 in.

Figure 4. Connectors on the ATC-300 Controller.

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The S1 device Alarm will occur if the switch is commanded The Alarm contact will change state when the lockout signal
to go from S1 to S2 and the S1 connected input is NOT is sensed. “Lockout” is displayed on the controller. The fault
removed within 6 seconds after the command to transfer. indicating device MUST be reset before the controller can be
The S1 device Alarm will also occur if the switch is com- reset or the Alarm will continue to indicate.
manded to go from S2 to S1 and the S1 connected input is
NOT connected within 6 seconds after the command to
transfer from the neutral position. That is the K2 relay closes
AFTER TDNE or after TD PRE-TRAN times out, if the S1 con-
nected input is NOT opened within 6 seconds the K2 relay
will open and an S1 device error message, “SOURCE 1
DEVICE”, will be displayed.
A typical transfer request will begin with an S1 outage (S1
becomes unavailable per the programmed setpoints), Engine
Test, or Plant Exercise function. After TDES, if programmed,
counts down, the Generator Start contact will close. For a
Plant Exercise or Engine Test, the S2 available light MUST
become available within 90 seconds or the generator start
contacts will reopen. Once S2 meets the requirements to be
considered available, then TDNE, if programmed, will time
down. TD PRE-TRAN will time down if programmed and if S1
is available (Engine Test or Plant Exercise). The K2 relay will
energize. The S1 connected input MUST open within 6 sec-
onds (see above). K2 will open IF TDN is programmed. TDN
will then time down and K2 will energized until the S2 con-
nected input is closed (this MUST happen within 6 seconds
of K2 closure or the S2 device alarm will trigger and the K2
relay will deenergize). Once the S2 connected input is satis-
fied, K2 will open.
When S1 returns and becomes available per the programmed
setpoints, TDEN, if programmed, will time out. TD PRE-
TRAN, if programmed, will time out. K1 will energize for no
longer than 6 seconds or until the S2 connected input is
removed. If the 6 seconds times out, then an S2 device
Alarm will trigger and K1 will open. Once the input is
removed, then K1 will open if TDN is programmed. TDN will
time down and K1 will reclose until the S1 input is satisfied,
but for no longer than 6 seconds. If the 6 seconds is
reached, then an S1 device Alarm will be triggered and the
K1 relay will open. If the S1 connected input is satisfied,
then K1 will open and TDEC will time down and open the
engine start contact.
The Go To Source 2 input (normally closed, open to initiate)
causes the Engine Start contacts to close. Once the S2 sens-
ing satisfies the setpoints programmed, then a transfer is initi-
ated. The transfer functions as described above. The
controller will maintain the Engine Start contacts and the S2
connected as long as the Go To Source 2 input is maintained.
Once it is removed, a retransfer to S1, if S1 is available per
the setpoints, will occur and functions as described above.
“Go To Source 2” is displayed on the controller.
The Monitor Mode input (normally open, close to initiate) is
utilized to put the controller in a “Monitor” only state. No
other inputs will affect the operation of the controller when
the Monitor Mode input is initiated. The controller will ONLY
monitor the voltage and frequency of the S1 and S2 inputs.
Changing of the setpoints of the controller MAY be accom-
plished while in Monitor Mode. All setpoints are accessible
and all timers can be reset. “ATS Not In Automatic” is dis-
played on the controller.
The Lockout input (normally closed, open to initiate) is uti-
lized to place the controller in a state where it will NOT sup-
ply any outputs regardless the inputs. It is used to monitor
the state of any fault indicating devices. If the fault device
trips due to an over current or over load condition, then a
contact opening will place the controller in the Lockout state.

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SECTION 5: OPERATION the ATC-300 that the Source 2 device is open. This input is
typically wired to the Source 2 device auxiliary contact that is
closed when the Source 2 device is closed. The Source 2
5.1 General input is always enabled.
This section specifically describes the operation and func-
tional use of the ATC-300 Controller. The practical use of Lockout
and operation within each category will be discussed. In this When the “Lockout” input is in the “Unconnected” state, the
section, it is assumed that prior sections of this manual were ATC-300 Controller will not permit an automatic transfer
reviewed and that the operator has a basic understanding of operation. When the “Lockout” input is in the “Uncon-
the hardware. nected” state, the LCD Display will be active continuously. It
will read “Lockout” on Line 2 of the LCD Display screen
5.2 Automatic Mode immediately, regardless of any controller or switching device
The Automatic Mode of the ATC-300 Controller provides for operation. When the “Lockout” input is in the “Connected”
automatic transfer and re-transfer from Source to Source as state and the Alarm is reset, the ATC-300 will permit auto-
dictated by the features supplied and their programmed set- matic transfer operation. This input is typically wired to the
point values. It provides a summary of the ATC-300 Control- normally closed Source 1 and Source 2 device alarm contact
ler intelligence and supervisory circuits that constantly that opens when one of the devices has tripped due to a fault
monitor the condition of both the Source 1 and Source 2 current. The “Lockout” input is selectable as enabled or dis-
power sources, thus providing the required intelligence for abled via factory control only.
transfer operations. These circuits, for example, automati-
cally initiate an immediate transfer of power when the power Go To Source 2
fails or the voltage level drops below a preset value. Exactly When the “Go to Source 2” input is in the “Connected” state,
what the ATC-300 Controller will initiate in response to a the ATC-300 Controller is be in a normal, automatic operation
given system condition depends upon the combination of mode. When the “Go To Source 2” input is in the “Uncon-
standard and selected optional features. nected” state, the ATC-300 controller will initiate a generator
start and then transfer to the Source 2 power source. The
5.3 Monitor Mode ATC-300 will maintain the connection to Source 2 until the
Monitor Mode is a special operating mode in which the ATC- input changes to the “Connected” state, upon which it will
300 Controller does not provide control for transfer opera- initiate a re-transfer to the Source 1 power source. When the
tions. The ATC-300 will, however, continuously monitor “Go To Source 2” input is in the “Unconnected” state, the
both Source 1 and Source 2 voltages and frequencies. LCD Display will be active continuously. Active time delays
will be constantly displayed on Line 1, with real-time remain-
The ATC-300 will be in Monitor Mode when the “Monitor ing countdown to zero status. It will constantly read “Go To
Mode” control input is in the “Connected” state as described Source 2” on Line 2 of the LCD Display. This operation is
in Section 5.4. While in the Monitor Mode of operation, the “failsafe”. The “Go To Source 2” input is always enabled.
ATC-300 LCD Display will display “ATS NOT IN AUTO- The “Go To Source 2” input does not have a user accessible
MATIC”. programmable setpoint for enable or disable.

5.4 Control Inputs Monitor Mode

The ATC-300 has five individual input control signals. The When the “Monitor Mode” input is in the “Unconnected”
inputs are DC wetted with the unregulated DC supply and state, operation of the ATC-300 Controller will not be
appropriate current limiting to provide a nominal current of 10 effected. When the “Monitor Mode” input is in the “Con-
mA per channel. nected” state, the ATC-300 will monitor the Source 1 and
Source 2 voltages and frequencies but will not provide any
5.4.1 Control Input Descriptions control capabilities. When the “Monitor Mode” input is in
The Control Input “State” definitions are as follows. the “Connected” state, the ATC-300 LCD Display will be
active continuously and will constantly read “ATS” on Line 1
Connected - When the input is shorted by an external contact
and “NOT IN AUTOMATIC” on Line 2 of the LCD Display.
or connection.
The “Monitor Mode” input is selectable as enabled or disabled
Unconnected - When the input is NOT shorted by an external via factory control. The “Monitor Mode” input does not have
contact or connection. a user accessible programmable setpoint for enable or dis-
able. This is NOT a “failsafe” operation.
The Control Input operations are defined as follows.
Source 1 Closed 5.5 Output Relay
The primary control outputs of the ATC-300 Controller are
When this input is in the “Connected” state, it indicates to dry relay contacts. These relays are comprised of one latch-
the ATC-300 Controller that the Source 1 device is closed. ing “Form A” relay to provide the generator start contacts,
When this input is in the “Unconnected” state, it indicates to and four conventional coil “Form C” relays (two of which
the ATC-300 that the Source 1 device is open. This input is implement only the Form A contact) necessary to complete
typically wired to the Source 1 device auxiliary contact that is the electrical control function. Since the outputs were tested
closed when the Source 1 device is closed. The “Source 1 per the UL 1008 Dielectric Test, the dielectric rating for each
Closed” input is always enabled. output is a minimum of 1500 Vac. The output relays are
Source 2 Closed pulsed to eliminate error caused by software “races” between
Lockout and Source 1 or Source 2 Closed inputs.
When this input is in the “Connected” state, it indicates to
the ATC-300 Controller that the Source 2 device is closed. The latched coil relay is UL/CSA rated at 5 A, 1/6 HP, 250
When this input is in the “Unconnected” state, it indicates to Vac. The DC rating is 5 A, 30 Vdc, with a 150 W maximum

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load. The remaining conventional relays are UL/CSA rated at 5.5.1.1 Customer Connections
10 A, 1/3 HP, 250 Vac. The DC rating is 10 A at 30 Vdc.
Note:The ATC-300 Controller MUST BE properly grounded at J-5, Pin
12 for proper operation. CAUTION
The Output Relay functions are divided into two categories:
THE ATC-300 CONTROLLER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
■ Customer Connections and AT J-5, PIN 12 FOR PROPER OPERATION.
■ Transfer Operation Contacts.

5.5.1 Output Relay Descriptions

Specifically the relay functions are as follows.

S1 - Line
Control 1 Clk
S1 - Neut
Power J7 2 In
S2 - Line Programming
J3 3 Out
S2 - Neut Port
4 Gnd
5 5V

Phase C
Source 1 Phase B J1
Phase A 8.0 in.

Phase C
Source 2 Phase B J2
Phase A

J5 Connector

J5 J4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
+32 VDC

+32 VDC
K1 - (Com)

Source 1 Closed
K2 - (Com)

Source 2 Closed

+32 VDC
K1 - (NO)

+32 VDC
Lockout
Pretransfer - (Com)
K2 - (NO)

Pretransfer - (NC)

Earth Ground

Go To Source 2

Monitor Mode
Pretransfer - (NO)

Alarm - (Com)

Gen Start - (NO)

+32 VDC
Gen Start - (Com)
Alarm - (NC)
Alarm - (NO)

Output Relays Control Inputs

6.5 in.

Figure 5. J-5 Connector Output Relay Connections.

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Generator Start Relay This Form A output is used for control of the transfer switch
motor to close the Source 1 device (i.e. circuit breaker) for
This latching relay is the generator start relay for system con- motor-operator transfer switches. The K1 relay momentarily
figurations that employ a generator as the Source 2 power energizes until the ATC-300 senses that the Source 1 device
source. This relay provides a Form A contact of silver alloy is closed, then K1 de-energizes. The K1 outputs are Common
with gold flashing for closure of the generator start circuit. Pin (J-5, Pin 1) and Normally Open Pin (J-5, Pin 2).
The Form A contact is implemented with the Common Pin (J- Output Relay K2
5, Pin 13) and the Normally Open Pin (J-5, Pin 14). The gen-
erator start relay contacts are rated for 5 A, 1/6 HP @ 250 This Form C relay is used for control of the transfer mecha-
Vac. The DC rating is 5 A @ 30 Vdc with a 150 W maximum nism. Only the Form A contact is available for connection.
load.
This Form A output is used for control of the transfer switch
Alarm Relay motor to close the Source 2 device (i.e. circuit breaker) for
motor-operator transfer switches. The K2 relay momentarily
The alarm relay is de-energized to indicate an absence of an energizes until the ATC-300 senses that the Source 2 device
alarm state and energized to indicate the presence of an is closed, then K2 de-energizes. The K2 outputs are Common
alarm condition. Alarm conditions include the following. Pin (J-5, Pin 3) and Normally Open Pin (J-5, Pin 4).
1. Improper circuit breaker operation (breaker fails to open or
close within six [6] seconds) 5.6 Operating Voltage and Measurements
The ATC-300 Controller operates with control power from
2. Motor operator failure
65 to 145 Vac. The ATC-300 operates on single and three
3. Lockout phase systems with selectable frequency settings of 50 or 60
Hz depending on the system ordered.
4. Failsafe condition
The ATC-300 can perform the time delay engine start func-
5. Aborted engine test due to Source 2 unavailability tion without control power. This is accomplished by the use
6. Aborted plant exerciser test due to Source 2 of a supercap and a latching control relay. The supercap
unavailability stays charged for several minutes to power the logic circuitry
that provides the start pulse to the latching control relay. The
7. Unsuccessful in-phase transition latching control relay, which controls the generator, only
changes state when it receives start or stop pulses. The coil
The alarm relay will remain energized until “Alarm Reset” is voltage for the latching relay comes from another capacitor
pressed. that also stays charged for several minutes.
The full Form C contact of this relay may be wired to an The ATC-300 Controller operates directly from the line sens-
alarm annunciator panel to indicate a problem with the ATS. ing inputs of the Source 1 and Source 2 power sources. The
The full Form C contact of this relay is implemented with the nominal operating system inputs are from 120 to 600 Vac.
Common Pin (J-5, Pin 8), the Normally Closed Pin (J-5, Pin The standard system assumes that neutral is available and
10), and Normally Open Pin (J-5, Pin 9). The alarm relay con- that the transfer motor can therefore be powered from an
tacts are rated for 10 A, 1-3 HP @ 250 Vac. The DC rating available 120 Vac source. If a neutral conductor is not avail-
is 10A @ 30 Vdc. able, a 120 Vac supply is created by an external transformer.
Pre-transfer Relay All voltage monitoring and measurements are true RMS mea-
This Form C relay opens/closes on a timed basis (adjustable surements.
from 1 to 120 seconds) prior to the transfer operation
between two available sources to allow the load to be de- 5.7 Engine Test
energized prior to transfer in either direction. After TDNE/ The Engine Test is intended to permit the periodic perfor-
TDEN times out, this relay energizes and the Pre-transfer mance of tests of the system. The exact test conditions are
timer (TD PRE-TRAN) starts timing. After TD PRE-TRAN determined by the programmed setpoints. The operator-
times out, the transfer proceeds. The pre-transfer relay de- selected parameters include setting the engine run time and
energizes after the transfer is complete. the Test Mode. Refer to Table 2 for test programming
details.
The full Form C contact of this relay is implemented with the
Common Pin (J-5, Pin 5), the Normally Closed Pin (J-5, Pin There are three test modes:
7), and the Normally Open Pin (J-5, Pin 6). The pre-transfer
relay contacts are rated for 10 A, 1-3 HP @ 250 Vac. The 0 No Load Engine Test;
DC rating is 10 A @ 30 Vdc. 1 Load Engine Test; or
5.5.1.2 Transfer Operations Connections 2 Disabled.
K1 and K2 are factory wired to operate the transfer switch.
The relay contacts for each are rated for 10 A, 1/3 HP @ The factory default is set to 1 - Load Engine Test
250 Vac. The DC rating is 10 A @ 30 Vdc. Note: If the Source 2 power source is not programmed as a generator,
Note: The ATC-300 Controller MUST BE properly grounded at J-5, Pin this function will be inactive.
12 for proper operation.
Output Relay K1
This Form C relay is used for control of the transfer mecha-
nism. Only the Form A contact is available for connection.

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5.8 Plant Exerciser

NOTICE
IF THE ATS IS UNABLE TO PROCESS A ENGINE TEST REQUEST
DUE TO THE ATS STATUS, THE REQUEST IS IGNORED. NOTICE
When the Engine Test pushbutton is pressed, the following THE PLANT EXERCISER FEATURE ALLOWS FOR AUTOMATIC
message will appear on the LCD Display: PROGRAMMING OF THE DESIRED TEST CYCLE ON A DAILY,
7-DAY, 14-DAY, OR 28-DAY BASIS. IF THE ATS IS UNABLE TO
Line 1: Password 0 0 0 0 PROCESS A PLANT EXERCISER REQUEST DUE TO THE ATS STA-
Line 2: Use Inc/Dec & Step TUS, THE REQUEST IS IGNORED.

After entering the 4-digit password and pressing the Step/ The plant exerciser is a feature that provides an automatic
Enter pushbutton, the ATC-300 will display the Time Delay test of the generator. The test can be run daily, every
on Engine Starting (TDES) timer countdown. Once the TDES 7 days, every 14 days, or every 28 days with durations equal
countdown reaches zero, the ATC-300 Controller will initiate to the programmed engine test time. Two optional modes of
an engine start. The engine run duration will be per the plant exercising are available:
Engine Run Test Time setpoint.
■ No Load Exercise; and
If the (0) No Load Engine Test Mode has been selected, the ■ Load Exercising with “Failsafe”.
transfer from Source 1 to Source 2 will not occur. If the
(1) Load Engine Test Mode has been selected, the transfer The ATC-300 Controller allows the user to program the exact
from Source 1 to Source 2 will occur after the generator out- day, hour, and minute that the Plant Exercise will occur. This
put has reached the specified setpoints. If the (2) Disabled allows for the Plant Exercise to take place at the most oppor-
Mode has been selected, or if the “Number of Generators” tune time for the specific facility.
setpoint is programmed to zero, the Engine Test will not The hour and minute that the Plant Exerciser is performed are
occur. programmed with the “PE HOUR” and “PE MINUTE” setpoints
All enabled and programmed time delays will be performed where “PE HOUR” is in military time (1:00 PM = 13:00) and
per the setpoints during an engine test. The time delays will the “PE MINUTE” can be set from 0 to 59. The test day is
appear on the LCD Display with “countdown to zero” when programmed with the “PE DAY” setpoint. The ATC-300 Con-
active. Depending on the setpoints and the optional features troller compares the “PE DAY” setpoint with the “WEEKDAY”
selected with the ATC-300 Controller, these can include: setting, which is set along with the time and date. If a 7-day
plant exercise is programmed, the selections are from
■ TDES; “1 SUN” through “7 SAT”.
■ Time Delay Normal to Emergency (TDNE);
If a 14-day plant exercise is programmed, the “PE DAY” set-
■ Time Delay Emergency to Normal (TDEN); point can be set from “1 SUN” to “14 SAT” where “1 SUN”
■ Time Delay for Engine Cooldown (TDEC); is the first Sunday of the 14-day period and “14 SAT” is the
■ Time Delay Neutral (TDN); and second Saturday of the 14-day period.
■ Pre-transfer Delay Signal (TD PRE-TRAN). If a 28-day plant exercise is programmed, the “PE DAY” set-
All operations are “Failsafe”, that is they prevent disconnec- point can be set from “1 SUN” to “28 SAT” where “1 SUN”
tion from the only available power source and also force a is the first Sunday of the 28-day period and “28 SAT” is the
transfer or re-transfer operation to the only available power fourth Saturday of the 28-day period.
source. If desired, the Plant Exerciser can be disabled by choosing
During an engine test, if the Engine Test pushbutton is “OFF” for the “Plant Exer-“ setpoint.
pressed a second time before the Engine Test is complete and Plant Exercising in the Load Exercising Mode is “Failsafe”. If
correct password has been entered; the Engine Test will be the generator fails during testing for any reason, the ATC-300
terminated. An engine test may also be aborted in the follow- will signal the transfer switch to return to the Source 1 power
ing ways: source. The ATC-300 will display “FAILSAFE” until a push-
1. If the Emergency Source does not become available button is pressed.
within 90 seconds of the ATC-300 providing the engine
start command; 5.9 In-phase Transition (Optional Feature 32E)
The In-Phase Transition capability permits a transfer or re-
2. If, during the TDNE countdown, the Emergency Source
transfer only between 2 available sources that have a phase
goes unavailable more than three times (Each time, TDNE
angle difference of eight degrees or less. The In-Phase transi-
will restart);
tion feature includes user selectable enable/disable and per-
3. If the Emergency Source is powering the load and it goes missible frequency difference setpoints. The ATC-300
unavailable for more than the TDEF setting; and Controller will display “SYNC TIME” and the active timer on
Line 1 of the LCD display. In the event Source 1 and Source
4. If the Normal source becomes unavailable. 2 fail to synchronize within the sync time, the Alarm relay will
When an engine test is aborted due to an unavailable source energize and “Failed to Sync” will be displayed on Line 1.
during TDNE countdown, the Alarm relay will energize, a After resetting the alarm, another in-phase transition may be
“TEST ABORTED” message with appear on the display, and attempted or a non-synchronized transfer may be initiated by
the event will be logged into the Transfer History as “Aborted failing the connected source. The adjustable frequency differ-
Test”. ence is 0.0 to 3.0 Hz.

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In-phase transition is an open transition with both sources in- SECTION 6: PROGRAMMING
phase. An anticipatory scheme is used for controlling the cir-
cuit breakers. The advance angle is calculated based on the
frequency difference between the two sources and also the
6.1 Introduction
response time of the breaker. This results in the optimum
reconnect angle of 0 degrees for all of the frequency differ-
ence values. NOTICE
Both sources must be available and the frequency difference
must be less than the in-phase transition frequency difference ALTHOUGH ALL ATC-300 CONTROLLER PROGRAMMABLE FEA-
TURES ARE ADDRESSED IN THIS SECTION, ONLY THOSE
setpoint (0.0 to 3.0 Hz). When these conditions are met, the ORDERED BY THE CUSTOMER AND INITIALLY PROGRAMMED AT
ATC-300 Controller will monitor the phase difference THE FACTORY WILL APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY FOR PROGRAM-
between the two sources. The synchronization timer will MING CHANGES IN THE FIELD.
count down and be displayed as “SYNC TIME” while waiting
for synchronization to be detected. When the phase differ- The ATC-300 Controller is fully programmable from the
ence is within the advance angle window, the “transfer” device’s faceplate or remotely through the communications
command is given. This is an open transition but both port. Users can reprogram setpoints as well as other parame-
sources will be in-phase when the transfer occurs. ters. The time, date, and setpoints can only be changed
while the device is in the Program Mode.
If the synchronization does not occur within a specified
amount of time, the Alarm relay will energize and the failure Program Mode is achieved by entering a valid password when
will be logged into the Transfer History as either “Sync Fail - prompted by the Setpoints screens. The Unit Status LED will
Freq” or “Sync Fail - Phase” depending on whether the fre- blink at a faster rate when viewing the setpoints while in Pro-
quency difference or the phase difference was excessive. gram Mode.

5.10 Program Mode

The ATC-300 Controller is fully programmable from the NOTICE
device’s faceplate once the Password has been correctly
entered. Any operator associated with programming the WHILE IN THE PROGRAM MODE, THE ATC-300 CONTROLLER IS
ATC-300 Controller will quickly discover that ATC-300 pro- NEVER OFF-LINE AND CONTINUES TO FUNCTION IN ACCOR-
gramming is just a matter of simple, repetitive steps. How- DANCE WITH PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED SETPOINTS.
ever, because of the importance placed on this function and
its critical relationship to the proper functioning of the sys- 6.2 Password
tem, Section 6 of this manual is dedicated to the Program
Mode. Refer to that section and Table 2 for details. To enter the Program Mode, the ATC-300 Controller requires
a password to prevent unauthorized persons from modifying
setpoint values.
There are five screens related to the password, which is a
four-digit number from 0000 to 9999.
1. VIEW YES
SETPOINTS?
Use the Increase or Decrease pushbuttons to select Yes, then
use the Step/Enter pushbutton to enter the selection and
move to the next screen
2. CHANGE YES
SETPOINTS?
Use the Increase or Decrease pushbuttons to select Yes or
No, then use the Step/Enter pushbutton to enter the selection
and move to the next screen. If No is selected, the user will
be able to review the setpoints but not make any changes. If
Yes is selected, the Password screen will appear.
3. PASSWORD 0000
(Use Inc/Dec)
Use the Increase or Decrease keys to scroll to the desired
value (0 - 9) for the first digit, then use the Step/Enter key to
enter the value and move to the next digit. Repeat for
remaining three digits. After all four numerals of the pass-
word are entered, press the Step/Enter pushbutton to enter
the password and proceed to the next screen. If an invalid
password is entered, the LCD Display shall read “Invalid Pass-
word” and the user must press the Step/Enter pushbutton to
initiate another password entry sequence.
Note:The factory default password is “0300”. If the password is for-
gotten, contact the factory for the backdoor password.

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4. CHANGE YES
PASSWORD?
Use the Increase or Decrease pushbuttons to select Yes or
No, then use the Step/Enter pushbutton to enter the selection
and move to the next screen. If No is selected, the first Set-
point screen will appear. If Yes is selected, the following
screen will appear.
5. NEW PASSWORD 0000
(Use Inc/Dec)
Use the Increase or Decrease pushbuttons to scroll to the
desired value (0 - 9) for the first digit of the new password,
then use the Step/Enter pushbutton to enter the value and
move to the next digit. Repeat for remaining three digits.
The user then steps through the setpoint screens and can
change the setpoint values. During this time, the Unit Status
LED will blink at a faster rate. At the end of the setpoint
screens, the user will be prompted to save the setpoints.

6.3 Display Only Mode

In the Display Only Mode, the ATC-300 Controller allows the
user to view all setpoints and their programmed values. Each
press of the Step/Enter pushbutton will advance the program
to the next setpoint. Setpoint values CANNOT be changed
while in the Display Only Mode.

6.4 Change Setpoints Mode

In the Change Setpoints Mode, the user can step through the
Setpoint screens and change the Setpoint values using the
Increase and Decrease pushbuttons. During this time, the
Unit Status LED will blink at a faster rate to indicate Program
Mode. At the end of the setpoint screens, the LCD Display
will read Save Setpoints? Either the Increase or Decrease
pushbutton may be used to select either Yes or No”. The
Step/Enter pushbutton is then pressed to enter the selec-
tion. If Yes is selected at the Save Setpoints? Screen, the
ATC-300 shall save the Setpoint settings and the LCD Dis-
play shall read Programming Setpoints to confirm entry. If
“No” is selected, then all Setpoints will remain unchanged.

6.5 Programmable Features and Setpoints

CAUTION
CHANGING THE SYSTEM NOMINAL VOLTAGE OR FREQUENCY
SETPOINT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE ALL THE PICKUP
AND DROPOUT SETTINGS TO THE NEW DEFAULT VALUES.

All ATC-300 Controller programmable features and associ-

ated setpoint possibilities with any required explanations are
presented in Table 2. Remember that only features originally
ordered and factory programmed will appear in the display.

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The following setpoints are programmable if the corresponding feature is programmed.

Table 2. Programmable Features and Setpoints

Setpoint Optional Setpoint Units Description Range Factory Default

Feature
New Password Four Digits Set New Password 0000 to 9999 0300
TDES Minutes: Seconds Time Delay Engine Start 0 to 120 seconds 0:03
TDNE Minutes: Seconds Time Delay Normal to Emergency 0 to 1800 seconds 0:00
TDEN Minutes: Seconds Time Delay Emergency to Normal 0 to 1800 seconds 5:00
TDEC Minutes: Seconds Time Delay Engine Cool-off 0 to 1800 seconds 5:00
NOM FREQ Hertz Nominal Frequency 50 or 60 Hz As ordered
NOM VOLTS Volts Nominal Voltage 120 to 600 volts As ordered
S1 UV DROP Volts Source 1 Undervoltage Dropout 97% to 50% of NOMV 80% of NOMV in volts
S2 UV DROP Volts Source 2 Undervoltage Dropout 97% to 50% of NOMV 80% of NOMV in volts
S1 UV PICK Volts Source 1 Undervoltage Pickup 99% to (1UVD + 2%) 90% of NOMV in volts
S2 UV PICK Volts Source 2 Undervoltage Pickup 99% to (2UVD + 2%) 90% of NOMV in volts
S1 OV DROP X Volts Source 1 Overvoltage Dropout 105% to 120% 115% of NOMV in volts
S2 OV DROP X Volts Source 2 Overvoltage Dropout 105% to 120% 115% of NOMV in volts
S1 OV PICK X Volts Source 1 Overvoltage Pickup (1OVD - 2%) to 103% 110% of NOMV in volts
S2 OV PICK X Volts Source 2 Overvoltage Pickup (2OVD - 2%) to 103% 110% of NOMV in volts
S1 UF DROP X Hertz Source 1 Underfrequency Dropout 90% to 97% of NOMF 94% of NOMF in hertz
S2 UF DROP Hertz Source 2 Underfrequency Dropout 90% to 97% of NOMF 94% of NOMF in hertz
S1 UF PICK X Hertz Source 1 Underfrequency Pickup (1UFD + 1Hz) to 99% 96% of NOMF in hertz
S2 UF PICK Hertz Source 2 Underfrequency Pickup (2UFD + 1Hz) to 99% 96% of NOMF in hertz
S1 OF DROP X Hertz Source 1 Overfrequency Dropout 103% to 110% of NOMF 106% of NOMF in hertz
S2 OF DROP X Hertz Source 2 Overfrequency Dropout 103% to 110% of NOMF 106% of NOMF in hertz
S1 OF PICK X Hertz Source 1 Overfrequency Pickup (1OFD - 1Hz) to 101% 104% of NOMF in hertz
S2 OF PICK X Hertz Source 2 Overfrequency Pickup (2OFD - 1Hz) to 101% 104% of NOMF in hertz
TDN Minutes: Seconds Time Delay Neutral 0 to 120 seconds 0:00
PLANT EXER Days Plant Exerciser Programming OFF, DAILY, 7-DAY, 14- OFF
DAY or 28 DAY
PE LOAD XFR Plant Exerciser Load Transfer 0 or 1 (1 = yes) 0
PE DAY Days Plant Exerciser Day of the Week SUN, MON, TUE, WED,
THU, FRI or SAT
PE HOUR Hours Plant Exerciser Hour 0 to 23 0
PE MINUTE Minutes Plant Exerciser Minute 0 to 59 0
TEST MODE Test Mode 0, 1 or 2 (0 = No Load 0
Engine Test, 1 = Load
Engine Test, 2 = Disabled)
TER Minutes Engine run test time 0 min to 600 min 5:00
TPRE Seconds Pretransfer delay timer 0 sec to 120 sec 0:00
PHASES Three phase or single phase 1 or 3 AS ORDERED
VOLT UNBAL X Volts Voltage Unbalanced 0 or 1 (1 = Enabled) 1
UNBAL DROP % X Percent Percent for Unbalanced Voltage 5 to 20% of Phase to 20%
Dropout Phase Voltage Unbalance
UNBAL PICK % X Percent Percent for Unbalanced Voltage Dropout minus (UNBAL 10%
Pickup DROP % -2) to 3%
UNBAL DELAY X Seconds Unbalanced Delay Timer 10 to 30 20
TDEF Seconds Time Delay Emergency Fail Timer 0 sec to 6 sec 0:06
IN-PHASE X In-phase Transition 0 or 1 (1 = Enabled) 0
IP FREQ DIFF X Hertz In-phase Transition Frequency 0.0 Hz to 3.0 Hz 1
Difference
SYNC TIME X Minutes In-phase Transition 1 min to 60 min 5
Synchronization Timer
PHASE REV X Phase Reversal OFF, ABC, or CBA OFF

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Table 2 Programmable Features and Setpoints (Cont.)

Setpoint Optional Setpoint Units Description Range Factory Default

Feature
DST ADJUST Day Light Savings 0 or 1 (1=Enabled) 1
LANGUAGE Selected Language English, French, Spanish, or English
Dutch
CHANGE Set Time and Date
TIME/DATE?

Hours Set Hour 0 to 23 Eastern Standard Time

MINUTES Set Minute 0 to 59 Eastern Standard Time

WEEKDAY Set Weekday SUN, MON, TUE, WED, Eastern Standard Time
THU, FRI or SAT

MONTH Set Month JAN or 01 Eastern Standard Time

DAY Set Day 1 to 31 Eastern Standard Time

YEAR Set Year Current Year Eastern Standard Time

RESET Yes or No No
SYSTEM
COUNTERS?

RESET ALL? Resets all System Counters Yes or No No

RESET Hours Resets ENGINE RUN Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

ENGINE RUN?

RESET Hours Resets S1 CONN Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

S1 CONN

RESET Hours Resets S2 CONN Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

S2 CONN

RESET Hours Resets S1 AVAIL Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

S1 AVAIL

RESET Hours Resets S2 AVAIL Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

S2 AVAIL

RESET Hours Resets LOAD ENERG Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

LOAD ENERG

RESET Hours Resets TRANSFERS Counter 0 to 9999 XXXX

TRANSFERS

SAVE Save Changed Setpoints Yes or No Yes

SETPOINTS?

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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING AND

MAINTENANCE
7.1 Level of Repair
This manual is written with the assumption that only ATS
troubleshooting will be performed. If the cause of malfunc-
tion is traced to an ATC-300, the unit should be replaced
with a new unit. The malfunctioning unit should then be
returned to EATON Electrical for factory repairs.

7.2 ATC-300 Controller Troubleshooting

The Troubleshooting Guide (Table 3) is intended for service
personnel to identify whether a problem being observed is
external or internal to the unit. For assistance with this deter-
mination, contact EATON Electrical. If a problem is identified
to be internal, the unit should be returned to the factory for
replacement.

Table 3. Troubleshooting Guide

.

Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solution(s)

All front panel indicator LED’s are off. Control power is deficient or absent. Verify that control power is connected at J7
and that it is within specifications.

ATC-300 is malfunctioning. Replace the unit.

“Unit Status” LED is not blinking. Control power is deficient or absent. Verify that control power is connected at J7
and that it is within specifications.

ATC-300 is malfunctioning. Replace the unit.

One or more voltage phases read Incorrect wiring. Verify voltage with multimeter. Check wiring.
incorrectly. Replace the unit.

ATC-300 is malfunctioning. Verify ground connection at J-5, Pin 12

Front panel pushbuttons do not work. Bad connection inside the ATC-300. Replace the unit.
Unit did not accept new setpoints via Operator error. Enter the correct Password and change the set-
front panel. points.

No pushbuttons pressed for 2.5 minutes. Avoid intervals of 2.5 minutes of inactivity with
pushbuttons when changing setpoints.
Source 1 or Source 2 is not available Voltage and/or frequency are not within setpoint values. Verify voltage and/or frequency with multime-
when it should be. ter. Check the programmed setpoint values.
Unit displays “LOCK-OUT”. Circuit breaker tripped. Check for a overload/short circuit condition

Lockout circuit wiring problem. Check lockout circuit wiring.

Unit displays “SOURCE 1 DEVICE”. Source 1 breaker/contactor did not open when it was Check the Source 1 circuit breaker shunt trip
commanded to open (within 6 seconds). (ST) wiring.

Source 1 breaker/contactor did not close when it was Check the Source 1 circuit breaker spring
commanded to close (within 6 seconds). release (SR) wiring.

Source 1 closed contacts did not open when Source 1 Check the Source 1 closed control input wiring
breaker opened (within 6 seconds). on J-4, Pins 1 and 2.

Source 1 closed contacts did not close when Source 1 Check the Source 1 closed control input wiring
breaker closed (within 6 seconds). on J-4, Pins 1 and 2.
Unit displays “SOURCE 2 DEVICE”. Source 2 breaker/contactor did not open when it was Check the Source 2 circuit breaker shunt trip
commanded to open (within 6 seconds). (ST) wiring.

Source 2 breaker/contactor did not close when it was Check the Source 2 circuit breaker spring
commanded to close (within 6 seconds). release (SR) wiring.

Source 2 closed contacts did not open when Source 2 Check the Source 2 closed control input wiring
breaker opened (within 6 seconds). on J-4, Pins 3 and 4.

Source 2 closed contacts did not close when Source 2 Check the Source 2 closed control input wiring
breaker closed (within 6 seconds). on J-4, Pins 3 and 4.

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Table 3. Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)

Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solution(s)

Unit will not perform an Engine Test. Engine Test pushbutton was not pressed. Press the Engine Test pushbutton to initiate the
test.

Display is not displaying the Home screen before initiat- Use the Step/Enter pushbutton to step to the
ing the test. Home screen. If a timer is timing down, wait
until it is done.

Engine Test setpoint is set to Disable (Value of “2”). Re-program the Engine Test setpoint.

Number of generators setpoint is set to 0. Re-program the number of generators setpoint.

Generator became unavailable when connected to the Increase the Time Delay Emergency Fail (TDEF)
load. timer setpoint.

Generator became unavailable before connecting to the Check the generator for proper function.
load.

Generator voltage and/or frequency did not become Verify the voltage and/or frequency with a mul-
available within 90 seconds of engine starting. timeter. Check the programmed setpoint val-
ues. Check the engine maintenance.
Plant Exerciser failed to exercise. Incorrect date or time setting. Verify real time clock settings for the time and
date.

Incorrect setpoint programmed for the PE DAY, PE Re-program the PE DAY, PE HOUR, and/or PE
HOUR, and/or PE MINUTE. MINUTE setpoint.

Generator voltage and/or frequency did not become Verify the voltage and/or frequency with a mul-
available within 90 seconds of engine starting. timeter. Check the programmed setpoint val-
ues. Check the engine maintenance.

Generator became unavailable when connected to the Increase the TDEF timer setpoint.
load.
Generator became unavailable before connecting to the Check the generator for proper function.
load.
Engine fails to start after the TDES Incorrect wiring. Check the wiring between the Gen Start relay
times out. (J-5, Pins 13 and 14) and the engine.

Gen Start relay contacts are not closed. Replace the unit.

Engine did not start. Check the generator for proper function.

7.3 ATC-300 Replacement Step 5: Remove the four (4) mounting screws, located on
the four corners, which hold the unit and trim plate
Follow these procedural steps to replace the ATC-300. against the door or panel. These are accessed from
Step 1: Turn off the control power at the main disconnect or the front of the unit. Support the unit and remove
isolation switch of the control power supply. If the the two center screws.
switch is not located within view from the ATC-300, Step 6: Remove the unit from the door or panel. Lay the
lock it out to guard against other personnel acciden- original mounting screws aside for later use.
tally turning it on.
Step 7: Align the unit with the opening in the door or panel.
Step 2: Verify that all “foreign” power sources wired to the
ATC-300 are de-energized. These foreign power Step 8: Using the original mounting hardware, secure the
sources may also be present on some of the terminal replacement unit to the door or panel.
blocks.
Step 9: Using the sketch mentioned in Step 3, replace each
Step 3: Before disconnecting any wires from the unit, make wire at the correct terminal and make sure each is
sure they are individually identified to assure that secure. Make certain that each harness plug is
reconnection can be correctly performed. Make a securely seated.
sketch to help with the task of terminal and wire
identification. Step 10: Restore control power to the unit.

Step 4: Remove all wires and disconnect plug-type connec- 7.4 Maintenance and Care
tors.
The ATC-300 is designed to be a self-contained and mainte-
nance-free unit. The printed circuit boards are calibrated and
conformally coated at the factory. They are intended for ser-
CAUTION vice by factory-trained personnel only.

SUPPORT THE ATC-300 FROM THE REAR WHEN THE SCREWS

ARE LOOSENED OR REMOVED IN STEP 5. WITHOUT SUCH
SUPPORT, THE UNIT COULD FALL OR THE PANEL COULD BE
DAMAGED.

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APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES

FOR STATUS AND TIMERS
Display Message
TDEC Countdown cool-off timing before the generator contacts are opened.

TDES Countdown timing before the generator contacts are closed.

TDNE Countdown timing before Source 1 is disconnected before transferring to Source 2. Timing begins when Source
2 is available.

TDN Countdown timing with both sources disconnected from the load.

TDEN Countdown timing before Source 2 is disconnected before transferring to Source 1. Timing begins when Source
1 becomes available.

TRANSFER Waiting for the switch to make the transfer from the neutral position to the intended source.

ATS NOT IN AUTOMATIC Control input for monitor mode is closed.

LOCK-OUT OVERCURRENT TRIP A trip condition has been detected by either breaker, and the system is locked-out from further transfers.

ENGINE RUN The engine run test timer is counting down before the test is completed. Pressing the Engine Test pushbutton
will abort this timer and the test.

START TEST? To initiate an engine test sequence, press the Engine Test pushbutton again, or press Increase and Decrease
pushbuttons simultaneously to clear.

WAIT FOR S2 Waiting for the Source 2 source voltage and frequency to become available.

TD PRE-TRAN Countdown timer while waiting for a pre-transfer acknowledge input.

SYNC TIME Countdown timing in minutes while waiting for sources to synchronize during an in phase transition.

SOURCE 1 DEVICE Indicates that the Source 1 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) failed to open or close

SOURCE 2 DEVICE Indicates that the Source 2 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) failed to open or close.

TDEF Countdown timing before declaring Source 2 unavailable (accounts for momentary generator fluctuations).

TD UNBAL Countdown timer before declaring a source unavailable due to a voltage unbalance condition.

TEST ABORTED Indicates that an engine test or plant exercise was aborted after three unsuccessful attempts. Source 2 did not
remain available while TDNE was timing.

GO TO SOURCE 2 Indicates that the load is connected to Source 2 because the Go To Source 2 control input is in the “uncon-
nected” state.

FAILSAFE Indicates that the load was connected to Source 2 but Source 2 became unavailable so the load transferred back
to Source 1.

SETPOINTS ERROR Memory problem with the setpoints. Contact the factory.

OPTIONS ERROR Memory problem with the factory options. Contact the factory.

PROGRAMMING SETPOINTS Setpoints are being saved in memory.

WAITING FOR NEUTRAL Waiting for the neutral position to be reached by the switch.

WAITING FOR S1 TO OPEN Waiting for the Source 1 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) to open.

WAITING FOR S2 TO OPEN Waiting for the Source 2 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) to open.

WAITING FOR S1 TO CLOSE Waiting for the Source 1 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) to close.

WAITING FOR S2 TO CLOSE Waiting for the Source 2 device (i.e. circuit breaker, contactor) to close.

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APPENDIX B: OPERATIONAL
FLOWCHARTS
■ Utility - Generator Transfer Switch
■ Dual Utility Transfer Switch
■ In-phase Transition Implementation

Utility - Generator Transfer Switch

Source 1 is available

Close Source 1
(Energize K1)

Source 1 is powering the load

Source 1 becomes unavailable

(or Engine Test, Plant Exercise, Go To Emergency)
No

TDES timer times out Is Source 1

Available?

Send "Engine Start" signal

(Energize Gen Start relay) Yes
TDEN timer times out

No TPRE timer times out

Is Source 2
Available? Open Source 2
(Energize K1)
Yes
TDNE timer times out TDN timer times out
(If Option 32A is enabled)

TPRE timer times out

(If Source 1 is Available) Close Source 1
(Energize K1)

Open Source 1
(Energize K2) Source 1 is powering the load

TDEC timer times out

TDN timer times out
(If Option 32A is enabled)
Remove "Engine Start" signal
(De-energize Gen Start relay)
Close Source 2
(Energize K2)

Source 2 is powering the load

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Dual Utility Transfer Switch

Source 1 is available

Note: Programs TDES, TDEC and TDEF

Close Source 1 Setpoint to 0 Seconds
(Energize K1)

Source 1 is powering the load

Source 1 becomes unavailable

(or Go To Emergency)

No
No
Is Source 1
Is Source 2 Available?
Available?

Yes
Yes
TDEN timer times out
TDNE timer times out

TPRE timer times out

TPRE timer times out
(If Source 1 is Available)
Open Source 2
(Energize K1)
Open Source 1
(Energize K2)
TDN timer times out
(If Option 32A is enabled)
TDN timer times out
(If Option 32A is enabled)
Close Source 1
(Energize K1)
Close Source 2
(Energize K2)
Source 1 is powering the load

Source 2 is powering the load

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In-Phase Transition Implementation

Source 1 is available

Close Source 1
(Energize K1)

Source 1 is powering the load

Receive request to transfer to Source 2

(or Engine Test, Plant Exercise, Go To Emergency)

TDES timer times out

Send "Engine Start" signal

(Energize Gen Start relay)

No

Is Source 2
Available?

Yes
TDNE timer times out

Sync timer times out Energize Alarm relay

Source 1 is powering the load

Sources
synchronized No
before Sync timer
times out

Yes

Open Source 1 and close

Source 2
(Energize K2)

Source 2 is powering the load

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APPENDIX C: DISPLAY MENU TREE

Note: Only standard and programmed optional Features will appear on
the LCD Display. Optional Features that are not programmed will be
skipped and will not appear on the LCD display.

A T C -3 0 0 D IS P L A Y M E N U T R E E
4 /1 6 /0 4
2 /1 9 /0 3
1 0 :0 1 :0 2 A M

DATE 4 /7 /0 4
SOURCE 1
120 VAC 60 Hz
STEP

V IEW NO S T E P (Y E S )
SOURCE 2
SYSTEM CO UNTERS?
120 VAC 60 Hz

STEP
S T E P (N O ) E N G IN E R U N 9999

S1 Vab 120
STEP

STEP S1 CONN 9999

S1 Vbc 120
STEP

STEP S2 CONN 9999

S 1 V ca 120
STEP

STEP S 1 A V A IL 9999

S1 FREQ 6 0 .0
STEP

STEP
S 2 A V A IL 9999

SOURCE 1 GOOD
STEP

LO AD EN ERG 9999
STEP

S2 Vab 120 STEP

TRAN SFERS 9999

STEP

S2 Vbc 120 STEP

STEP T R A N S F E R H IS T O R Y D e c re a s e (Y E S )

S 2 V ca 120 D e c = Y E S , S te p = N O

S T E P (N O ) T01 O PEN S2→ S1

STEP P re fe rre d S o u rc e

S2 FREQ 6 0 .0 STEP D e cre a s e

1 /3 1 /0 2
STEP
1 1 :1 5 :3 2 P M
STEP D e cre as e
SOURCE 2 GOOD

T02 O PEN S1→ S2

STEP U n d e r v o lt a g e
T IM E 1 0 :0 1 :0 2 A M

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V IE W Y E S S T E P (N O ) B a ck to
S E T P O IN T S ? b e g in n in g
m e n u
S T E P (Y E S )

C H A N G E N O S T E P (Y E S )

S E T P O IN T S ?

S T E P (N O ) P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

C H A N G E N O S T E P (Y E S )

P A S S W O R D ?

S T E P (N O ) N E W P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

N E W P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

N E W P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

N E W P A S S W O R D 0000
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

T D E S 0 :0 3
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

T D N E 0 :0 5
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

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T D E N 0 :0 5
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 1 O V P IC K 5 0 4
U s e In c /D e c
T D E C 0 :0 5 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 2 O V P IC K 5 0 4
U s e In c /D e c
N O M F R E Q 6 0 .0 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S 1 U F D R O P 5 8 .0
U s e In c /D e c
N O M V O L T A G E 4 8 0
S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 2 U F D R O P 5 8 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 1 U V D R O P 3 8 4 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 1 U F P IC K 5 9 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 2 U V D R O P 3 8 4
S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 2 U F P IC K 5 9 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 1 U V P IC K 4 3 2 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 1 O F D R O P 6 2 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 2 U V P IC K 4 3 2 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 2 O F D R O P 6 2 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 1 O V D R O P 5 2 8 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S 1 O F P IC K 6 1 .0
U s e In c /D e c
S 2 O V D R O P 5 2 8 S T E P
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S 2 O F P IC K 6 1 .0
U s e In c /D e c

S T E P

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T D N 0 :0 5 V O L T U N B A L 1
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S T E P

P L A N T E X E R - 7 D A Y U N B A L D R O P % 1 0
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S T E P

P E L O A D X F R 1 U N B A L P IC K % 8
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S T E P

P E D A Y 1 S U N U N B A L D E L A Y 2 0
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S T E P

P E H O U R 1 T D E F 6
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S T E P

P E M IN U T E 0 IP F R E Q D IF F 1 .0
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S T E P

T E S T M O D E 1 S Y N C T IM E 5
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c
S T E P S T E P

T E R 0 :0 1 P H A S E R E V 1
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S T E P

T P R E 0 :0 2 D S T A D J U S T 1
U s e In c /D e c U s e In c /D e c

S T E P S T E P

L A N G U A G E -E N G L IS H
P H A S E S 3 U s e In c /D e c
U s e In c /D e c
S T E P

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C H A N G E N O S T E P (Y E S )

T IM E /D A T E ?

S T E P (N O ) H O U R S 10A M
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

M IN U T E S 2
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

W EE K D AY 4 W E D
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

M O N TH 4
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

D A Y 7
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

Y E A R 2004
U s e In c /D e c

STEP

R E S E T N O S T E P (Y E S )

S Y S TE M C O U N TE R S ?

S T E P (N O ) R E S E T N O S T E P (N O )

A LL C O U N TE R S ?

S T E P (Y E S )

E N G IN E R U N 9999
P U S H A la r m R e s e t

STEP

S 1 C O N N 9999
P U S H A la r m R e s e t
STEP

S 2 C O N N 9999
P U S H A la r m R e s e t

STEP

E F

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E
F

S 1 A V A IL 9 999
P U S H A la rm R e s e t

STEP

S 2 A V A IL 9 999
P U S H A la rm R e s e t

STEP

LO A D EN ER G 9 9 99
P U S H A la rm R e s e t

STEP

TR A N S FER S 99 99
P U S H A la rm R e s e t

STEP

S A V E YES
S E T P O IN T S ?

STEP

B a ck to
b e g in n in g m e n u

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APPENDIX D: Pickup / Dropout Tables

UnderVoltage Pickup / Dropout Table
Percentage Voltage
120 208 220 240 380 415 480 600
97 116 202 213 233 369 403 466 582
96 115 200 211 230 365 398 461 576
95 114 198 209 228 361 394 456 570
94 113 196 207 226 357 390 451 564
93 112 193 205 223 353 386 446 558
92 110 191 202 221 350 382 442 552
91 109 189 200 218 346 378 437 546
90 108 187 198 216 342 374 432 540 Pickup
89 107 185 196 214 338 369 427 534
88 106 183 194 211 334 365 422 528
87 104 181 191 209 331 361 418 522
86 103 179 189 206 327 357 413 516
85 102 177 187 204 323 353 408 510
84 101 175 185 202 319 349 403 504
83 100 173 183 199 315 344 398 498
82 98 171 180 197 312 340 394 492
81 97 168 178 194 308 336 389 486
80 96 166 176 192 304 332 384 480 Dropout
79 95 164 174 190 300 328 379 474
78 94 162 172 187 296 324 374 468
77 92 160 169 185 293 320 370 462
76 91 158 167 182 289 315 365 456
75 90 156 165 180 285 311 360 450
74 89 154 163 178 281 307 355 444
73 88 152 161 175 277 303 350 438
72 86 150 158 173 274 299 346 432
71 85 148 156 170 270 295 341 426
70 84 146 154 168 266 291 336 420
69 83 144 152 166 262 286 331 414
68 82 141 150 163 258 282 326 408
67 80 139 147 161 255 278 322 402
66 79 137 145 158 251 274 317 396
65 78 135 143 156 247 270 312 390
64 77 133 141 154 243 266 307 384
63 76 131 139 151 239 261 302 378
62 74 129 136 149 236 257 298 372
61 73 127 134 146 232 253 293 366
60 72 125 132 144 228 249 288 360
59 71 123 130 142 224 245 283 354
58 70 121 128 139 220 241 278 348
57 68 119 125 137 217 237 274 342
56 67 116 123 134 213 232 269 336
55 66 114 121 132 209 228 264 330
54 65 112 119 130 205 224 259 324
53 64 110 117 127 201 220 254 318
52 62 108 114 125 198 216 250 312
51 61 106 112 122 194 212 245 306
50 60 104 110 120 190 208 240 300

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OverVoltage Pickup / Dropout Table

Percentage Voltage
120 208 220 240 380 415 480 600
120 144 250 264 288 456 498 576 720
119 143 248 262 286 452 494 571 714
118 142 245 260 283 448 490 566 708
117 140 243 257 281 445 486 562 702
116 139 241 255 278 441 481 557 696
115 138 239 253 276 437 477 552 690 Dropout
114 137 237 251 274 433 473 547 684
113 136 235 249 271 429 469 542 678
112 134 233 246 269 426 465 538 672
111 133 231 244 266 422 461 533 666
110 132 229 242 264 418 457 528 660 Pickup
109 131 227 240 262 414 452 523 654
108 130 225 238 259 410 448 518 648
107 128 223 235 257 407 444 514 642
106 127 220 233 254 403 440 509 636
105 126 218 231 252 399 436 504 630

UnderFrequency Pickup / Dropout Table

Percentage Frequency
50 60
97 49 58
96 48 58 Pickup
95 48 57
94 47 56 Dropout
93 47 56
92 46 55
91 46 55
90 45 54

OverFrequency Pickup / Dropout Table

Percentage Frequency
50 60
110 55 66
109 55 65
108 54 65
107 54 64
106 53 64 Dropout
105 53 63
104 52 62 Pickup
103 52 62

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This instruction booklet is published EATON Electrical

solely for information purposes and 1000 Cherrington Parkway
should not be considered all-inclusive. Moon Township, PA 15108-4312l
U.S.A.
If further information is required, you tel: 1-800-525-2000
should consult EATON. www.eatonelectrical.com
Sale of product shown in this literature
is subject to terms and conditions out-
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not intended to and does not enlarge or
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is the contract between the purchaser
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against the purchaser or user by its
customers resulting from the use of the
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