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zref:ats:relay [2024/05/25 13:48] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1zref:ats:relay [2024/09/21 04:59] (current) – [Motor Contactor Selection] Alan Shea
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 This Auto Mains Fail or Automatic Transfer Switch uses [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay_logic|"Relay Logic"]] to control two motor contactors (rated 100A or above) to transfer power to a load circuit between utility power and a standby generator.   This Auto Mains Fail or Automatic Transfer Switch uses [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay_logic|"Relay Logic"]] to control two motor contactors (rated 100A or above) to transfer power to a load circuit between utility power and a standby generator.  
  
-{{ :ats:rs-pro_136-5381.png?direct&150|}} +{{ :zref:ats:rs-pro_136-5381.png?direct&150|}} 
-One or more [[https://us.rs-online.com/product/rs-pro/1365382/71768525/|multi-meter(s)]] can be included but is not shown.((Three current transformers per meter also required, for example: https://us.rs-online.com/product/simpson/01305/70232978/))  +One or more [[meters|multi-meters(s)]] can be included but is included in the wiring diagram
  
 ====Motor Contactor Selection== ====Motor Contactor Selection==
 The appropriate size of motor contactors should be selected based on the load served and the genset size. The 400A frame is a good general purpose selection, but smaller or larger can substituted. Recommended source: [[https://www.factorymation.com/Contactors_Overloads_qs/Metasol-Contactors-Overloads-9-to-800A?Coil_Voltage=240V-AC-Class&Nominal_Amps=150,225,400,800|FactoryMation.com]] //(225A frame and larger have 100-240VAC/DC coils)//  The appropriate size of motor contactors should be selected based on the load served and the genset size. The 400A frame is a good general purpose selection, but smaller or larger can substituted. Recommended source: [[https://www.factorymation.com/Contactors_Overloads_qs/Metasol-Contactors-Overloads-9-to-800A?Coil_Voltage=240V-AC-Class&Nominal_Amps=150,225,400,800|FactoryMation.com]] //(225A frame and larger have 100-240VAC/DC coils)// 
  
-  * //See the discussion at [[ats:start|ATS Pro & Con]] for reasons why this may or may not be an appropriate choice for your application.// +  * //See the discussion at [[:zref:ats:start#contactor-based-atspro-con|ATS Pro & Con]] for reasons why this may or may not be an appropriate choice for your application.// 
  
 =====One-Line Diagram=== =====One-Line Diagram===
-{{ :ats:e116.1_r4.1_-_transfer_switch.png?600 |}} +{{ :zref:ats:e116.1_r6_auto_transfer_switch.png?direct&600 |}}
-<WRAP col2> +
-===Auto Mains Fail Transfer Switch== +
-  * {{ :ats:e116.1-3_r4.1_-_transfer_switch.pdf |E116.1-3 r4.1 Transfer Switch (PDF)}} +
-  * {{ :ats:e116.1-3_r4.1_-_transfer_switch.dsn |E116.1-3 r4.1 Transfer Switch (DSN)}}+
  
 ===Auto Mains Fail Transfer Switch -- Selector Switch== ===Auto Mains Fail Transfer Switch -- Selector Switch==
-  * {{ :ats:e116.1-3_r5.2_auto_transfer_switch_selector.pdf |E116.1-3 r5.2 Transfer Switch (PDF)}} +<WRAP col2> 
-  * {{ :ats:e116.1-3_r5.2_auto_transfer_switch_selector.dsn |E116.1-3 r5.2 Transfer Switch (DSN)}}+  * {{ :zref:ats:e116.1-3_r6_auto_transfer_switch_selector.pdf |E116.1-3 r6 Transfer Switch (PDF)}} 
 +  * {{ :zref:ats:e116.1-3_r6_auto_transfer_switch_selector.dsn |E116.1-3 r6 Transfer Switch (DSN)}}
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
-//(.dsn) files can be edited with [[:TinyCAD|]].//+//(.dsn) files can be edited with [[https://www.metatek.org/TinyCAD|]].//
  
 ====Description of Operation=== ====Description of Operation===
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