Eaton Pdi wavestar tfa sts 250-600a User manual

p/n: P-164001113

Revision 01

250 – 1200A

Installation and Operation Manual

Eaton®PDI WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switch

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Eaton PDI WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switch

250-1200A

Installation and Operation

Cover Photo: Eaton PDI WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switches 800-1200A and 250-600A

Dear Customer,

On behalf of everyone at Eaton, we thank you for partnering

with us, and trusting us to maintain your business continuity

and preventing downtime at your facility.

Our suite of backup power, power distribution and power

management products are designed to protect you from a host

of threats including power outages, surges, lighting strikes, and

enable you to monitor and control your power infrastructure.

We trust that your Eaton Uninterruptible Power Supply system

and Accessory Products, will deliver high quality, reliable

backup power for your business, and we are committed to your

success.

Please read this Installation and Operation Manual, which

details the installation, and operation processes for your

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Eaton PDI WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switc Installation and Operation Manual P-164001113—Rev 01 v

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22 SSyysstteemm DDeessccrriippttiioonn................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

2.1 Basic Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................3

2.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................3

2.2.1 Environmental Operating Specifications..................................................................................................... 3

2.2.2 Storage Conditions................................................................................................................................4

2.2.3 Other Specifications ..............................................................................................................................4

2.3 System Layout...........................................................................................................................................4

2.4 Transfer Process: Algorithms ...................................................................................................................... 11

2.4.1 The Pro lem of Transformer Current Inrush.............................................................................................. 11

2.4.2 Sense and Transfer Algorithms .............................................................................................................. 11

2.5 Transfer Process ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.5.1 Power Switching Components .............................................................................................................. 11

2.5.2 Operational Modes: Normal and Bypass .................................................................................................. 12

2.6 High Availa ility through Redundancy ........................................................................................................... 13

2.7 Cooling................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.8 Operational Information and Controls............................................................................................................ 14

2.8.1 Graphics Touch-Screen Monitor/Display .................................................................................................. 14

2.8.2 Operational Assistance ........................................................................................................................ 14

2.9 System Security....................................................................................................................................... 14

2.10 Communications..................................................................................................................................... 15

2.11 Optional Features ................................................................................................................................... 15

2.12 Class A Computing Device........................................................................................................................ 15

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3.1 Receiving................................................................................................................................................ 17

3.2 Unloading, Unpacking, and Handling ............................................................................................................. 17

3.3 Internal Inspections................................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.1 Internal Wiring Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 18

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4.1 Placing the TFA STS 250-600A Unit .............................................................................................................. 19

4.1.1 Placement Information......................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.2 Mounting TFA STS on Floor .................................................................................................................. 19

4.1.3 Mounting TFA STS on Floor Stand .......................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Power Connections................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2.1 Upstream Circuit Breaker Protection ....................................................................................................... 24

4.2.2 Power Sources................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2.3 Ca le Entry/Exit.................................................................................................................................. 25