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MANUAL
 INDE X
Idler Mount Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Panel Mount Receptacle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WE ARE AMERICAN MADE! Panel Mount Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

American Rotary has been making premium rotary phase converters for more
than a decade. We provide industry leading telephone support for technical, Wired Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

application and sizing issues. We stand behind our products with the best
Wireless Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
warranty in the industry. We use premium components to ensure that our
products perform for you. American Rotary is a UL Certified Control Panel
Builder, and our rotary phase converters are available UL Listed to US and PHASE MONITORS
Canadian Safety Standards. We have partnered with Baldor Electric one of Standard Phase Monitor Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

the world’s largest and most respected manufacturers to supply our custom-
Phase Monitor with Timer Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
engineered idler/generators. American Rotary is listed with D&B as well as
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standards.
Phase Monitor Relay for Automatic Contactor
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IDLER MOUNT PANEL
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9

This is what the idler will look like When installing brackets on Locate the 4 slotted knockouts Insert 1/4 inch washer and lock The supplied idler cable has ring Showing the connections at the
once the brackets are installed, Rotary Phase Converters 5HP on the bottom of the control nut onto the isolator stud and lugs at one end, which go to the idler.
using the nylock nuts provided. - 15 HP, four extra nuts are panel enclosure. Be sure to tighten. idler. The other end goes to the
Adjust brackets so that the top provided. These bolts need completely remove the remnant panel. Refer to main installation
surfaces of the brackets are to be installed as shown here strip. If remnant strip drops into manual when making these
parallel to each other and level to protect the idler from the enclosure, maneuver enclosure connections.
with the ground. Remove all lift brackets. until remnant strip can be
rings. You may need to adjust removed.
idler thru bolts before mounting
bracket.

STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12

Tilt carriage bolt on an angle Slide each mounting bolt to This is how the unit will look once The supplied idler cable has ring Showing the connections at the Showing the connections at the
to slide into notched part of approximate position in each the panel has been mounted. lugs at one end, which go to the idler. panel.
knockout. slot. Loosely tighten lock nut idler. The other end goes to the
and rubber isolation mount so panel. Refer to main installation
adjustments can be made. manual when making these
connections.

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PANEL MOUNT RECEPTACLE PANEL MOUNT BREAKER
NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Remove the square knockout Insert the mounting tabs into the Test fit the breaker and
on the end of the converter slots on each side of the breaker. determine which mounting holes
enclosure. line up with the mounting tabs.
Remove the round knockout in the center of the Test fit the receptacle to ensure proper alignment remove these knockouts (not all
receptacle pattern along with the smaller knockouts with designated holes. enclosures have multiple hole
for the screws. Thes are on the end of the converter sets.
enclosure.

STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 5

Install wires from T1, T2, and Install the breaker into the
T3 of the converter to one side enclosure using the six machine
of the circuit breaker. Connect screws and lockouts provided.
wires from the output of the
Install wires from T1, T2, and T3 of the converter Install the receptacle into the enclosure using the
breaker to the 3 phase load.
to the terminals on the receptacle. Ground the two machine screws and locknuts provided.
Make sure the wires are long
receptacle using the ground lug in the converter
enough to allow the breaker to
enclosure.
be bolted into place.

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WIRED REMOTE START WIRELESS REMOTE START
NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. Factory installed only.

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
The wireless remote start comes preprogrammed from the factory. If you need to reprogram the remote
please follow the instructions below.

1. Turn on the single phase power. A light on the remote receiver will turn on indicating that the receiver
has power. This light is indicated by the ‘PWR’ notation.
2. Press and hold the button on the receiver until the Q1 LED light is blinking then release and press
the ‘OK’ button. This will change the light from a fast blink to a slow blink.
3. Press the ‘STOP’ (red) button on the remote three times.
4. The yellow light at Q1 should turn off and the LED light will blink. This indicates a successful
program of the stop button.
5. Press and hold the button on the receiver until the Q1 LED light is blinking then release and press
again until the Q2 LED blinking. Then press the ‘OK’ button. This will change the light from a fast blink
to a slow blink.
6. Press the ‘START’ (green) button three times.
7. The yellow light at Q2 should turn of and the LED light will blink. This indicates a successful
program of the stop button.

Once both the start and stop button are programmed. Press the Green start button to ensure the phase
converter starts and then press the Red Stop button to ensure the phase converter turns off. Then at the
control panel test the factory switch to ensure that it still functions as normal as well. If both function, you
have successfully installed your wireless remote switch!
NOTES
• Six leads are required to hook up a remote
switch with a functioning light at both IMPORTANT
This schematic is intended as a
locations.
• Terminals X1, X2, 3, and 4 are wired in guide only. All wiring must be done
parallel. by a licensed electrician familiar
• Wiring the switches as shown above with single and three phase
will provide starting, stopping, and lamp wiring and rotary phase converter
indicator functions at both locations. operation. All wiring must meet or
• Use at least 22 gauge wire. Go up a gauge exceed National Electric Codes.
for every 50 feet.

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PHASE MONITORS
STANDARD PHASE MONITOR RELAY AIR COMPRESSOR WIRING EXAMPLE

OVERVIEW
The American Rotary phase monitor relay is an accessory that can be added to a rotary phase converter
(RPC) to add a level of protection to your three phase equipment. The phase monitor relay continuously
monitors the output of the phase converter and only allows operation of the three phase equipment when
there is proper 3 phase power present. In the event of a phase converter shutdown or malfunction, the
phase monitor will shutdown the three phase equipment before damage can result.

FEATURES
• Equipped with a form C contact (1-normally open/1-normally closed) that is rated for 10A at 277V. See
diagram on phase monitor for details
• Monitors operation of converter and protects equipment from phase loss
• Simple two wire connection required between phase monitor and load controls
• Prevents starting of the load before the phase converter is running
• Will shut down in the event of a phase loss
• Will shut down if phase converter is accidentally turned off

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE

Electric shock could result in death or injury. Please consult qualified personnel for installation.

The manual is to serve the purpose of providing recommendations for proper performance but is not to
supersede or replace local or national electronic codes. Installation should be done by a licensed electrician
who is familiar with phase converter installations.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. All phase converter controlls are 240V. NOTES
• Phase monitor/timer circuit connections must be 208V-250V regardless if the phase converter is 240V
or 480V.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 • Terminal 8 on the phase monitor must receive 208V-250V power from L1 as shown in the above
diagram in order for the RPC to start.
Open the phase Remove the phase On the 3 phase Plug the phase monitor
converter and locate monitor relay from equipment, locate the relay back into the
the phase monitor relay. its mounting base by wires connecting the base. Reconnect power
pulling straight up. This on/off switch/pressure supply and start the
is a pin and socket switch/thermostat to phase converter. The
connection with no the motor contactor. LED on the phase
locking tabs. Remove the wire monitor will blink green
connecting the switch for a few seconds
to the contactor coil. followed by a solid
Run a wire from the green once the phase
switch to terminal 8 converter is operating
of the phase monitor and ready for the load
relay. Run a wire from to be started.
terminal 1 of the phase
monitor relay to the
motor contactor coil
on 3-phase load. See
example diagram on
page 13 for reference.

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PHASE MONITOR WITH TIMER KIT OPERATION
The timer system has two operating modes that can be chosen.
OVERVIEW
The American Rotary timer kit w/ phase monitoring is an accessory that can be added to a rotary phase The toggle switch to chose between the two modes is located next to
converter (RPC) to add automatic on demand starting and stopping of the RPC. The phase monitor relay the circuit board inside the RPC.
continuously monitors the output of the phase converter and only allows operation of the three phase
equipment when there is proper three phase power present. In the event of a phase converter shutdown or
malfunction, the phase monitor will shutdown the three phase equipment before damage can result. MANUAL: AUTOMATIC:
In manual mode the start/ In auto mode the RPC will
FEATURES stop button on the cover of automatically start when the 3
• Can be wired into load controls to start phase converter automatically before load starts the RPC will operate the RPC phase equipment is switched on.
• Will keep the phase converter running for .3 to 30 minutes after load is shut down independently of the 3 phase The start/stop switch on the RPC
• Monitors operation of converter and protects equipment from phase loss equipment. The phase monitor is is disabled. When the 3 phase
• Two wire connection required between phase monitor and load controls still operational and will protect equipment is switched off the
• Prevents starting of the load before the phase converter is running the equipment from being started RPC will continue to run for the
• Will shut down load if phase converter shuts down or malfunctions before the RPC is running. duration designated on the timer
• Will shut down load if phase converter is accidentally turned off module. This time delay can be
set between .3 - 30 minutes. The
start up time sequence is not
DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE adjustable.
Electric shock could result in death or injury. Please consult qualified personnel for installation.

This manual is to serve the purpose of providing recommendations for proper performance but is not to ADJUSTMENT
supersede or replace local or national electric codes. Installation should be done by a licensed electrician To adjust the RPC off delay locate the blue knob on the time delay
who is familiar with phase converter installations. module. The time delay ranges from .3 minutes min to 30 minutes max.
This module controls how long the RPC will keep running after the 3
phase equipment has been switched off.
INSTALLATION
In either mode, once the RPC is started, the LED on the phase monitor
NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. All phase converter controls are 240V. will blink green for a few seconds followed by a solid green once the
phase converter is operating and ready for the load to be started.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Open the phase Remove the phase On the 3 phase Plug the phase monitor
converter and locate monitor relay from equipment, locate the relay back into the base.
the phase monitor relay. its mounting base by wires connecting the Set the operation mode
pulling straight up. This on/off switch/pressure outlined on page 2 and
is a pin and socket switch/thermostat to reconnect the power
connection with no the motor contactor. supply.
locking tabs. Remove the wire
connecting the switch
to the contactor coil.
Run a wire from the
switch to terminal 8
of the phase monitor
relay. Run a wire from
terminal 1 of the phase
monitor relay to the
motor contactor coil
on 3-phase load. See
example diagram
on page 15-16 for
reference.

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AIR COMPRESSOR WIRING EXAMPLE
PHASE MONITOR WITH TIMER KIT - MULTIPLE LOADS
OVERVIEW
The American Rotary timer kit w/ phase monitoring is an accessory that can be added to a rotary phase
converter (RPC) to add automatic on demand starting and stopping of the RPC. The phase monitor relay
continuously monitors the output of the phase converter and only allows operation of the three phase
equipment when there is proper three phase power present. In the event of a phase converter shutdown or
malfunction, the phase monitor will shutdown the three phase equipment before damage can result.

FEATURES
• Can be wired into load controls to start phase converter automatically before load starts
• Will keep the phase converter running for .3 to 30 minutes after load is shut down
• Monitors operation of converter and protects equipment from phase loss
• Prevents starting of the load before the phase converter is running
• Will shut down load if phase converter shuts down or malfunctions
• Will shut down load if phase converter is accidentally turned off

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE

Electric shock could result in death or injury. Please consult qualified personnel for installation.

This manual is to serve the purpose of providing recommendations for proper performance but is not to
supersede or replace local or national electric codes. Installation should be done by a licensed electrician
who is familiar with phase converter installations.

INSTALLATION

NOTES NOTE: Disconnect single phase power before installing or servicing. All phase converter controls are 240V.
• Phase monitor/timer circuit connections must be 208V-250V regardless if the phase converter is 240V
or 480V. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
• Terminal 8 on the phase monitor must receive 208V-250V power from L1 as shown in the above
diagram in order for the RPC to start. Open the phase converter and A DPST maintained switch must Wire the A2 coil connection on
• There should already be a black wire in terminal 8 of the phase monitor. Do not remove this wire when locate the terminal strips for the be used to apply 240V to the the load contactor to the load
making field connections. load control interface. load control input terminal strip. control output terminal strip.
The source voltage for this must This will prevent the equipment
come from L1 to prevent damage from starting before the phase
to timer. This switch should also converter is running.
control the respective load that
needs to be operated. A double
pole switch or disconnect must
be used to prevent all loads
starting when one switch is
turned on. Connect all loads in
this manner. See wiring diagram
on page 19 for details.

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OPERATION FACTORY INSTALLED WIRING EXAMPLE
The timer system has two operating modes that can be chosen.

The toggle switch to choose between the two modes is located next to
the circuit board inside the RPC.

MANUAL: AUTOMATIC:
In manual mode the start/ In auto mode the RPC will
stop button on the cover of automatically start when the 3
the RPC will operate the RPC phase equipment is switched on.
independently of the 3 phase The start/stop switch on the RPC
equipment. The phase monitor is is disabled. When the 3 phase
still operational and will protect equipment is switched off the
the equipment from being started RPC will continue to run for the
before the RPC is running. duration designated on the timer
module. This time delay can be
set between .3 - 30 minutes. The
start up time sequence is not
adjustable.

ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the RPC off delay locate the blue knob on the time delay
module. The time delay ranges from .3 minutes min to 30 minutes max.
This module controls how long the RPC will keep running after the 3
phase equipment has been switched off.

In either mode, once the RPC is started, the LED on the phase monitor
will blink green for a few seconds followed by a solid green once the
phase converter is operating and ready for the load to be started.

NOTES
• Phase monitor/Timer circuit connections must be 208V-250V regardless if the phase converter is 240V
or 480V.
• Two or more machines may be connected in this manner provided that total current draw for the load
control output circuit does not exceed 10 amps.

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PHASE MONITOR RELAY FOR AUTOMATIC CONTACTOR CONTROL CONTROL LINE WIRING
***There are white wires in the following terminals in the Automatic Controller that are snipped. These are
OVERVIEW there only for a guide and should be removed. Do not splice into these wires.***
This setup is designed to disconnect the three-phase power on all three legs when power is disconnected
or power is lost. The system has voltage and phase monitoring so that the external contactor will only latch
STEP 1 STEP 2
when voltage and all three phases are present. If a phase drops out or voltage gets too low, the contactor Run a control wire from A1 in the Automatic Run a control line from L1 in the Automatic
will release cutting power to the three-phase load. Controller to terminal 1 located in the phase Controller to terminal 8 located on the Phase
converter panel on the Phase Monitor terminal Monitor terminal block.
block.
FEATURES
• Equipped with a main contactor that will break all 3 lines the event of a phase loss
• Monitors operation of converter and protects equipment from phase loss
• Prevents starting of the load before the phase converter is running
• Will shut down load if phase converter shuts down or malfunctions
• Will shut down load if phase converter is accidentally turned off WIRING EXAMPLE

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE *Location of terminals/contacts on

Electric shock may result in death or injury. Please consult qualified personnel for installation and ensure enclosed contactor will vary due to
proper safety measures are taken during installation and service of the equipment. the different amperage/size of the
contactor

NOTE: The manual is to serve the purpose of providing recommendations for proper performance but is not to
supersede or replace local or national electric codes. Installation should be done by a licensed electrician who
is familiar with phase converter installations. A contactor is not considered a disconnect. The use of a manual
disconnect may need to be added for servicing.

INSTALLATION
*Disconnect single phase power before installation.
*All controls are 240v.

Follow the phase converter installation guide for installation of the phase converter itself. Once that is
installed, leave the single-phase power off until the installation of the Automatic Controller contactor is
complete.

GENERAL LOAD WIRING

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Mount the enclosure in Take your three phase Route the wires on the Inside the Automatic
its desired location. load lines from the secondary side of the Controller panel there
phase converter, contactor (T1,T2,T3) to is a red wire that goes
NOTES
• Phase monitor/Timer circuit connections must be 208V-250V regardless if the phase converter is 240V
(T1,T2,T3), and route your load center panel. from A2 and should also
or 480V.
to the Automatic be connected into 3L2.
Controller enclosure. This is factory installed.
Run the lines through
the knockout on the
bottom of the panel.
Connect the wires
into L1,L2,L3 on the
Automatic Controller
contactor.

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NOTES

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