CONTROLLER (continued) | Series 185 |
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3 --- Generator Starting Contacts
The generator starting contacts connections are on the controller. Refer to the generator manual. Disconnect the generator battery and verify that the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Connect the generator starting wires to the appropriate terminals on terminal block TB7 as shown on the wiring diagram. For wiring convenience terminal block TB7 has a removable plug. See Figure 4 and Table A.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TB7
removable
terminal block
Figure 4. TB7 generator starting contact terminals.
5 --- Automatic Generator Exerciser
The
Clock Battery
Be sure a fresh battery is installed and turned on. It will maintain the exerciser clock for about 24 hours in case of a power outage.
Recommended 9 volt alkaline batteries are (see Figure 5): Duracell MN 1404, Everready 522, Panasonic 6AM6
Turn on battery by putting S2 DIP switch actuator 10 in the on position (up). See Table B and Figure 6.
Exercise with or without Load
The generator should be exercised under load or follow the recommendations of the generator manufacturer. Be sure the exerciser is turned on. Then select either exercise with or without load. The ATS will transfer the load to the generator when the exercise with load is selected. See Figure 6 and Table B.
Table A. Generator Start Connections
When the Utility fails | Terminals on Controller |
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contact closes | |
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contact opens | |
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4 --- Settings
The time delay and sensor setting in the Group 4 controller are accessible on the inside. Refer to Tables B and C and to Figures 6 and 7. Use a
All power must be off before making any changes.
The factory default settings are shown in Table G on page 5.
Table B. Generator Exercise Settings
Function | Factory | DIP | DIP | Actuator | |
Setting | Switch | Actuator | Position | ||
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clock | off | S2 | 10 | on (up) | |
battery | off (down) | ||||
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exerciser | off | S1 | 7 | on (up) | |
off (down) | |||||
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with load or | without | S1 | 8 | with (up) | |
without load | load | without (down) | |||
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To Set Exerciser
Press and hold (5 seconds) the Set Engine Exerciser button. The exercise period occurs immediately and at approximately the same time weekly thereafter. The status light below the button blinks during the exercise period (including the cooldown). The light stays on to indicate that the exerciser has been set. If the light is off, the exerciser has not been set.
cover must be removed to replace 9V battery (use alkaline type)
screw
To Cancel an Active Exercise Period
Press the Bypass Time Delay button to stop an exercising generator. If exercise with load is set, the ATS retransfers the load to the utility, then stops the generator after cooldown.
Figure 5. Battery replacement.
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