THOMSON TSC 80E - V2.1 User manual

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TSC 80e
TRANSFER SWITCH CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION, OPERATING &
SERVICE MANUAL
Software Version 2.1
PM091 Rev 0 09/01/21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. PRODUCT REVISION HISTORY 1
1.2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2
1.3. NOTES TO TRANSFER SWITCH INSTALLER 2
1.3.1. SYSTEM VOLTAGE 2
1.3.2. SYSTEM PHASING - HIGH LEG DELTA SYSTEMS 3
1.3.3. REMOTE START CONTACT FIELD WIRING 4
1.3.4. DIELECTRIC TESTING 4
2. DESCRIPTION 5
2.1. LEXAN FACEPLATE 5
2.2. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 7
2.2.1. TERMINAL BLOCKS 8
2.2.2. DIAGNOSTIC LED’S 8
2.3. TSC 80e CONTROLLER FEATURES 9
2.4. APPLICATION INFORMATION 11
2.4.1. AC VOLTAGE SENSING INPUT 11
2.4.2. AC CONTROL POWER INPUT 13
2.4.3. OUTPUTS 13
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14
3.1. AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 14
3.1.1. NORMAL OPERATION 14
3.1.2. ABNORMAL OPERATION 15
3.2. TEST MODES 17
3.2.1. UTILITY POWER FAIL SIMULATION (LOAD TEST) 17
3.2.2. AUTOMATIC PLANT EXERCISE TEST 18
3.2.3. FOUR FUNCTION REMOTE TEST (FTS4 OPTION) 19
3.2.4. REMOTE TEST 20
3.3. TRANSFER FAIL FAULT RESET 20
3.4. LAMP TEST 21
3.5. TIMER BYPASS 21
3.6. TSC 80e LCD DISPLAY OPERATION 22
3.6.1. LCD DISPLAY SCREENS 22
3.6.2. LCD DISPLAY MODE OPERATION 25
3.6.3. SYSTEM STATISTICS 25

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3.6.4. DATALOG MENU 26
4. TSC 80E SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 27
4.1. PASSWORDS 27
4.1.1. USER READ (VIEW ONLY MODE) 27
4.1.2. USER READ / WRITE MODE 27
4.1.3. MASTER READ / WRITE MODE 27
4.1.4. PASSWORD ENTRY PROCEDURE 28
4.2. SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 28
4.3. PROGRAMMING DISPLAY MAIN MENU SCREENS 30
4.4. QUICK GUIDE VOLTAGE CHANGE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 31
4.5. QUICK GUIDE PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 32
4.6. PROGRAMMING DISPLAY SUB-MENU DESCRIPTIONS 33
4.6.1. PASSWORD ENTRY & RESET 33
4.6.2. SYSTEM DATE & TIME 34
4.6.3. AUTO EXERCISE TIMER 34
4.6.4. SYSTEM OPTIONS 36
4.6.5. SYSTEM CONFIG 36
4.6.6. VOLTAGE CALIBRATION 41
4.6.7. UTILITY VOLTAGE SETPOINTS 44
4.6.8. GENERATOR VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY SETPOINTS 45
4.6.9. SYSTEM TIMING DELAYS 45
4.6.10. PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS 47
4.6.11. SYSTEM STATISTICS 50
4.6.12. DATALOGS 51
4.7. TSC 80e FACTORY DEFAULT PROGRAMMING SETTINGS 52
5. TSC 80E TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM 53
6. TSC 80E SPECIFICATIONS 54
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 55
8. TSC 80E REPLACEMENT PARTS 56
9. PRODUCT RETURN POLICY 57
10. NOTES 58

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PRODUCT REVISION HISTORY
The following information provides an historical summary of changes made to this product
since the original release.
Software Version
2.0 08/08/14 Original software release for TSC 80e
2.1 09/01/21 Software updated to incorporate Configurable PT Ratio for 3 phase,
3 wire applications
Operating & Service Manual Version
Rev 0 09/01/19 Original release of dedicated Manual for TSC 80e
Contact Thomson Technology, to obtain applicable instruction manuals. Soft copy of most
current version is available at www.thomsontechnology.com.

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1.2. GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE:
Installations should be done in accordance
with all applicable electrical regulation
codes as required.
The following information is provided for general information only pertaining to TSC
80e Transfer Switch Controllers installed in a Thomson Technology Automatic
Transfer Switch as applied in a typical site installation. For specific site installation
information, consult Thomson Technology as required.
CAUTION
contents subject to damage by
STATIC ELECTRICITY
This equipment contains static-sensitive parts. Please observe the following anti-static
precautions at all times when handling this equipment. Failure to observe these
precautions may cause equipment failure and/or damage.
• Discharge body static charge before handling the equipment (contact a grounded
surface and maintain contact while handling the equipment, a grounded wrist strap
can/should also be utilized).
• Do not touch any components on the printed circuit board with your hands or any
other conductive equipment.
• Do not place the equipment on or near materials such as Styrofoam, plastic and
vinyl. Place the equipment on grounded surfaces and only use an anti-static bag
for transporting the equipment.
1.3. NOTES TO TRANSFER SWITCH INSTALLER
1.3.1. SYSTEM VOLTAGE
If the transfer switch has programmable/multi-tap system voltage capability (refer to
electrical schematic), confirm the transfer switch has been configured for the correct

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system voltage. If the transfer switch requires reconfiguring, the TSC80e controller will
require re-programming as well.
WARNING
Failure to confirm and match transfer
switch voltage with the system voltage
could cause serious equipment damage.
1.3.2. SYSTEM PHASING - HIGH LEG DELTA SYSTEMS
When the transfer switch is connected to a 3-phase 4-wire delta systems, the “High”
leg (Phase B, colored Orange), must be connected to Phase B of the Utility and/or
Generator supply. This will ensure the ATS control power, which is internally
connected between Phase A and Neutral is maintained at 120VAC. Refer to figure
below for further details.
WARNING
Failure to match correct system phasing
will result in serious damage to the
TSC 80e controller.
208V
B
(O range)
(High Leg)
C
(Yellow)
A
(R ed)
N
(W hite)
PH A
(UA)
Automatic Transfer
Switch (Utility Supply)
PH B
(UB)
PH C
(UC)
Neural
(N)
120V 120V
240V 240V

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CAUTION!!!
All installation and/or service work performed must be done by qualified
personnel only. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or death.
1.3.3. REMOTE START CONTACT FIELD WIRING
As a minimum, the remote engine start control field wiring shall conform to the local
regulatory authority on electrical installations. Field wiring of a remote start contact
from a transfer switch to a control panel should conform to the following guidelines to
avoid possible controller malfunction and/or damage.
1.3.3.1.Minimum #14 AWG (2.5mm2) wire size shall be used for distances up to
100ft (30m)1). For distances exceeding 100 ft. (30m) consult Thomson
Technology.
1.3.3.2.Remote start contact wires should be run in a separate conduit.
1.3.3.3.Avoid wiring near AC power cables to prevent pick-up of induced
voltages.
1.3.3.4.An interposing relay may be required if field-wiring distance is
excessively long (i.e. greater than 100 feet (30m)) and/or if a remote
contact has a resistance of greater than 5.0 ohms.
1.3.3.5.The remote start contact provided is voltage free (i.e. dry contact).
Refer to the “TSC 80e Typical Connection Diagram” on page 52 for
terminal interface and contact voltage/current ratings or page 13 for
specifications on output contact ratings. Applying voltage or current in
excess of the ratings will damage the controller and is not cover by
Thomson Technology’s limited warranty.
1.3.4. DIELECTRIC TESTING
Do not perform any high voltage dielectric testing on the transfer switch with the
TSC80e controller connected into the circuit, as serious damage will occur to the
controller. All AC control fuses and control circuit isolation plugs connected to the
TSC80e must be removed if high voltage dielectric testing is performed on the transfer
switch.

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2. DESCRIPTION
The TSC 80e controller utilizes microprocessor-based design technology, which provides high
accuracy for all voltage sensing and timing functions. The TSC 80e is factory configured to control all
the operational functions and display features of the automatic transfer switch.
The TSC 80e controller consists of two parts; a Lexan faceplate, which is mounted externally on the
transfer switch door, and a printed circuit board (PCB), which is mounted inside the transfer switch on
the enclosure door. The TSC 80e PCB contains a built-in LCD display that is visible from the front
panel faceplate. The Lexan faceplate contains operation/data-acquisition/programming pushbuttons
and indication LEDs.
2.1. LEXAN FACEPLATE
The TSC 80e Controller Lexan faceplate is shown as in FIGURE 1. The Lexan pushbuttons
and LED lights are connected to the main PCB via plug-in ribbon cable. The main features of
the Lexan faceplate are described as follows with reference to FIGURE 1.
Utility Supply Available LED light
Load on Utility supply LED light
Load on Generator supply LED light
Generator Supply Available LED light
ATS Load Bus Energized LED light
Utility Power Fail Test Mode Pushbutton (Program value DECREMENT/DOWN Pushbutton) & LED light
 Auto Generator Exercise Mode Pushbutton (Program value INCREMENT/UP Pushbutton) & LED light
LCD Display Screen Viewing Window
Programming Escape/Data Log review Pushbutton
Programming Enter Pushbutton

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FIGURE 1 - TSC 80e Controller Lexan Faceplate
• ESC pushbutton. The ESC function is used to “ESCAPE” or exit the last field or
programming menu. The program menu is a drill down format; by pressing the
ESC button the program steps back one layer at a time until it escapes/exits
the program menu. The ESC function can also be used to view the controllers
Data Logs that are stored.
• DOWN pushbutton. The DOWN function is used to change or decrement
values while in the programming mode and is used to scroll down through the
status menus or programming sub menus to the next item.