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VTSC100

 Transfer Switch Controller 

 

Installation and User Manual  

Full Version

 

File: MAN-0068 R1.4, VTSC100 User Manual.doc (September 2013) 

VTSC100

 

 

          Transfer Switch Controller

 

 

Summary of Contents for VTSC100

Page 1: ...VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller Installation and User Manual Full Version File MAN 0068 R1 4 VTSC100 User Manual doc September 2013 VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller ...

Page 2: ... the carrier and request that an inspection report be filed prior to contacting DynaGen All returned items are to be shipped prepaid and include a Return Material Authorization RMA number issued by DynaGen RMA forms are available by contacting DynaGen Technical Support through the contact methods listed below Limited Warranty For warranty information refer to the standard terms and conditions of s...

Page 3: ...7 Terminal Description 8 Outline Dimension Drawing 9 TIMER SETTINGS 10 TDES 11 TDNE 11 TDEN 11 TDEC 11 TDNP Delay on Neutral 11 Test point measurements 12 120 277 System Voltage Setting 13 50 60 Hertz setting 14 Load No load 15 Over Under Voltage setting 16 Over Under Frequency setting 17 DIP SWITCH SETTING MASTER CHART 18 MANUAL TEST CONFIGURATION 19 LED INDICATIONS 21 LOGIC SEQUENCE 22 ...

Page 4: ...mine the amount of time the VTSC100 will wait before activating specific outputs to control transfer switch conditions Test points are provided on the VTSC100 for the accurate calibration of time delays As the VTSC100 controls DynaGen s Vigilant Transfer Switch functions specific conditions are shown by the controller on the external LED board Specific LED s will be illuminated or flashing dependi...

Page 5: ...age Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 2 accuracy Dropout 18 Pickup 13 2 accuracy Normal Line Sensing Under Frequency 5 12 1 accuracy 12 1 accuracy Emergency Line Sensing Under Voltage Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 2 accuracy Dropout 18 Pickup 13 2 accuracy Emergency Line Sensing Under Frequency 5 12 1 accuracy 12 1 accuracy Over Under Voltage Sensing Sensing is L N1 Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 adjustable Percen...

Page 6: ...he process A product number VTSC100 XXX XX X would consist of a combination of information from the following table TABLE1 IDENTIFICATION TABLE Position 1 7 Position 9 11 Position 13 14 Position 16 Series AC Voltage DC Voltage Neutral Delay VTSC100 240 240VAC 480 480VAC 12 12VDC 24 24VDC D Neutral Delay X No Neutral Delay Example The product number VTSC100 480 12 D would be described as follows Th...

Page 7: ...ed use a 10 AMP automotive style fuse 5 Do not switch AC voltages with remote start connections from timer module 6 Jumpers must be installed in the 12 24VDC jumper location on the VTSC100 for 12VDC operation 12 24 VDC OPERATION The VTSC100 controller is designed to operate in a 12 OR 24 VDC system voltage In 12VDC system operation the controller requires that jumpers be installed in the 12 24VDC ...

Page 8: ...ion of one lead from the remote start contacts of engine controller J27 5 Test switch input apply ground to simulate loss of utility 9 POSITION TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Term Description J1 1 Normal Phase A J1 2 Normal Neutral J1 3 Neutral J1 4 Normal Phase B J1 5 Neutral J1 6 Emergency Phase A J1 7 Normal Phase C J1 8 Emergency Phase C J1 9 Emergency Phase B 12 POSITION TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Term Descr...

Page 9: ...Operating Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 9 VTSC100 GENERAL LAYOUT Drawing not to scale ...

Page 10: ...er adjust settings with AC power on Completely isolate all sources of AC power from controller and transfer switch mechanism before making any adjustments All necessary timing functions of the VTSC100 are configurable through the use of on board potentiometers POTS Each pot has a 270 degree adjustment rotation and can be increased by turning the pot clockwise and decreased by turning the pot count...

Page 11: ...ze before any load is transferred When the VTSC100 recognizes that the generator has started the transfer switch will wait until the normal to emergency time delay has expired before switching to the neutral and emergency position This normal to emergency time delay allows the generator to be fully running before supplying power to a load Pot resolution is 1 second per each 80mV 4 TDEN Time Delay ...

Page 12: ...nually measure and adjust the time delay functions Simply install the voltage meter between the proper test point terminal and ground The following formula may be used for proper adjustments Test Point voltage Desired time in seconds Max time in seconds x 5 Example For a Time Delay Engine Start TDES of 10 Seconds Test Point voltage 10 32 x 5 Test Point voltage 1 5625 VDC for TDES Test point 1 TDEC...

Page 13: ... 480 VAC systems require specific hardware so simply adjusting this setting in the field will not convert the system voltage of the board The dip switch in location 1 on the VTSC100 is used at the factory to set the unit for 120 240 or 277 480 VAC systems Boards with the following Product Number Identification must have switch location 1 in the OFF position 1 VTSC100 240 12 X 2 VTSC100 240 12 D Bo...

Page 14: ...nually adjusted using the 50 60 HZ setting Improper system frequency settings may cause the controller to function improperly The dip switch located on the VTSC100 is used to set the unit for 50 or 60 Hz systems When switch location 2 is ON the system is configured for 60 Hz When switch location 2 is OFF the unit is configured for 50 Hz systems The 50 60 Hz connection is used as follows Function D...

Page 15: ...t is configured for a no load condition This setting applies to the engine exerciser only This setting allows for exercising or testing of the transfer switch under a load or no load condition When exercising the transfer switch under a load condition the switch will transfer to generator emergency power When exercising the transfer switch under a no load condition the switch will not transfer and...

Page 16: ...etting Depending upon the positions of Dip Switch locations 4 5 and 6 the VTSC100 will determine when to recognise a utility voltage failure When switch location 4 5 and 6 are ON the system is configured for an 11 Dropout range and a 6 Pickup range An example of an 11 dropout and a 6 pickup range for a standard 120VAC system would be as follows the controller would recognise a failure at 133 2V or...

Page 17: ...the positions of dip switch locations 7 8 and 9 the VTSC100 will determine when to recognize a utility failure When switch location 7 8 and 9 are ON the system is configured for a 5 failure range If the utility frequency varies to 5 over or 5 under the normal system utility frequency the frequency will be recognized as a failure For example if dip switch locations 7 8 and 9 are ON the over frequen...

Page 18: ...der Over Frequency out 12 OFF OFF OFF 11 OFF OFF ON 10 OFF ON OFF 9 OFF ON ON 8 ON OFF OFF 7 ON OFF ON 6 ON ON OFF 5 ON ON ON Under Over Voltage DO PU 18 13 OFF OFF OFF 17 12 OFF OFF ON 16 11 OFF ON OFF 15 10 OFF ON ON 14 9 ON OFF OFF 13 8 ON OFF ON 12 7 ON ON OFF 11 6 ON ON ON Load No Load Load ON No Load OFF 50 60 HZ 50 OFF 60 ON 120 277 VAC 120 OFF 277 ON ...

Page 19: ...wer on This controller and transfer switch mechanism contain dangerously high voltage Signs should be placed in transfer switch vicinity to indicate this important safety measure DANGER Never adjust settings with AC power on Completely isolate all sources of AC power from controller and transfer switch mechanism before making any adjustments ...

Page 20: ...d condition Testing may be preformed simply by setting the test switch to the test position The test position would be the position farthest from the adjustable pots Test Switch Test Normal Test Switch Please note that this setting is factory set with the test switch in the normal position Installing controller with test switch set to the test position will initiate an engine start up even when th...

Page 21: ...ection to eliminate improper installation The external LED board will indicate the status of the VTSC100 The LED board has five LED s to represent specific conditions Conditions include normal utility source emergency power source transfer to normal TTN command transfer to emergency TTE command and exerciser test condition Specific LED s may be illuminated solid or flashing depending on the status...

Page 22: ... also be illuminated during engine start time delay as well as normal to emergency time delay This indicates that the transfer switch will be commanded to transfer to the neutral position after any delay has expired Transfer to Emergency TTE Red Solid Flashing This indicates that the transfer switch has been commanded to go to the emergency position The led will also be illuminated during emergenc...

Page 23: ...transfer switch to temporarily stop at the neutral position during either the normal to emergency or emergency to normal transfers The temporary stop allows controlled isolation between both normal and emergency sources After the neutral delay has expired the transfer switch will complete the transfer to the destination source All connected loads will be transferred to the emergency power source W...

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