
2-2 Operation TP-5670 9/94
Sequence of Operation
Normal Source Failure
Load transfer to the emergency source automatically
begins when the voltage sensing circuit detects reduced
voltage or total loss of the normal source. Relay K2,
located on the main logic circuit board, will de-energize
whenever the voltage level falls below the preset
dropout point (70%) of line voltage. See Figure 2-3.
The time delay engine start relay (TDES) begins its
engine start timing cycle as the K2 relay deenergizes.
The TDES relay is located on the main logic panel. See
Figure 2-3. Standard time delay is factory set at 3.0
seconds. TDES relay is a time delay on dropout to
override momentary outages. This delay prevents
nuisance starting of the generator set. If the normal
source voltage returns above the voltage dropout
setting before the time delay expires the K2 and TDES
energize causing the timing cycle to reset to zero.
TDES relay deenergizes after the time delay and signals
the generator set to start. The emergency voltage and
frequency circuits monitor the emergency source. The
K1 relay will energize when the emergency source
voltage and frequency reach the pickup points (85%
voltage and 95% frequency). See Figure 2-3. If the
emergency source is immediately available, the sensing
circuits will accept immediately.
When the emergency source is acceptable, the
emergency relay (ER) relay is energized. The ER relay
will cause immediate transfer to the emergency source
or cause the opening of the normal source and/or a
transfer to the emergency source after a time delay
(TDOE) if the switch is equipped with an optional
program transition function. See Figure 2-1.
When the ER relay or the TDOE relay (if equipped)
energizes the switch transfers load to the emergency
source. The transfer switch is now supplying the load
from the emergency source and will remain in this
position until the normal source is restored.
Normal Source Restoration
Load transfer to the normal source automatically begins
when the voltage sensing circuit detects restoration of
the normal source. The voltage level must rise above
the preset pickup point (90%) on all phases before the
circuit will accept the normal source again.
When the normal source is accepted by the voltage
sensing circuit the K2 relay is energized. After a time
delay period (TDEN) the NR relay energizes. This time
delay ensures that the normal source has stabilized
before reconnection of vital loads. An optional program
transition will stop the transition in the off position for an
adjustable time (TDON). If the emergency source fails
during this timing cycle the K1 relay drops out and the
load is immediately transferred to the normal source if
acceptable.
The K1 relay energizes and after the TDEN delay the NR
relay energizes. The ER relay is dropped out. The
switch transfers load back to the normal source. The
transfer switch is in the normal position.
The logic circuitry energizes the TDES relay, which
signals the generator set to shut down. All circuits are
reset for any future normal source failure.
Normal Source Failure
Time Delay Engine Start
Time Delay Normal-to-Emergency
Contactor Transfer to Emergency Position
Normal Source Return
Time Delay Emergency-to-Normal
Contactor Transfer to Normal Position
Time Delay Engine Cooldown
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Figure 2-2. Logic Board Operation